As soon as he saw them enter, he felt a slight sense of relief.
"We greet His Majesty."
The leaders of the vampire nobility immediately knelt on the ground to greet their ruler—the royal blood of the Vampire Kingdom, who had presided over them for more than a thousand years.
"Raise your heads. We have an important matter to discuss, one that concerns the safety of all living beings on this continent," King Evander spoke in a measured tone, though the concern in his voice was unmistakable.
The moment the vampire nobles heard this, their expressions shifted from calm to shock, their already pale faces turning even paler.
"D-Don't tell me it's exactly what I'm thinking… it's impossible…!" the middle-aged vampire spoke in a trembling voice, his legs shaking.
"I-Is it about those vile creatures, Your Majesty??" the woman with golden hair and a red dress asked, her voice also unsteady.
