Everyone's attention shifted immediately to Cael. It took effort to not change his expression under all those heavy, inquisitive glares from vampires…
But Irmilla continued as if nothing happened. "As for myself… I knew I could return, but I was afraid that if I do so, the elders of the Eternal Dusk Clan will definitely come after you, Father. Therefore, if I ever want to see you again, I have no other choice but to pass the Blood Trial."
Gasps passed through the audience. German clenched his free hand in a fist.
"The Blood Trial? You silly girl, do you really need to go to such lengths?!"
