Baron Maugier's countenance underwent a dramatic transformation as he gazed upon the repugnant and detestable man standing before him. His entire being trembled with an intense fury, his eyes fixed upon the man with a ferocious glare that seemed to thirst for blood and yearns to shatter bones to dust. Unintentionally, a menacing aura enveloped him, alarming his young son who cast fearful glances between the man and his father, uttering hesitantly, "Father?"
"Ah, Lord Craith, what has come over you? You're frightening little Andrew there..." The enigmatic figure in black addressed him, directing a genuine and pitying gaze toward young Andrew.
