Murphy looked Doris up and down.
Although she seemed weak, the calluses on her fingers from constant training and her amazingly proportionate physique, as well as her characteristic silent stride, indicated she was no pushover.
She was a highly capable and well-trained shadow walker.
Confronted with Murphy's doubts, Doris remained calm. She sighed and said:
"You're right, I could have escaped, but what about my brothers? The wealth that I've accumulated over several years is all here. I can't just abandon them."
"Alright, I admit, I was thinking that under such dire circumstances, relying on a powerful person might also be a survival strategy. After all, for us 'sewer rats,' it's all the same whose orders we follow."
"Especially since he's a vampire."
"The Blood Vulture Clan is the ruler of these lands, aren't they?"
"I admit it, my lord."
