They formed a circle around the weakened Kudell.
Miss could clearly see the fear on these civilians' faces, but they didn't retreat, instead circling steadfastly around the Civilian Protection Officer.
This was a rare scene.
Especially in Transylvania, which had been poisoned by vampires for 400 years, it was rare to see civilians, other than the Blood Servants, actively protect a high-ranking vampire. Knowing her brother as Phemys did, she knew that Kudell hadn't had a real Blood Servant in the hundred or so years since he was first embraced.
He deeply resented the vampire culture of servitude.
Therefore, these civilians weren't protecting him out of loyalty or admiration in this critical moment.
These civilians, who aren't soldiers, were gripping their crude weapons and trembling in front of Miss, a real vampire. Their hearts were pounding, a tangible fear that couldn't be hidden from Miss's eyes.
