Since an open battle was impossible with the emperor present in the kingdom, Elder Alfred resorted to a non-violent approach.
He grumbled, cursing Emperor Kaan's visit as untimely. Elder Alfred boasted that he had held back out of respect for the emperor.
He claimed that if he had been allowed to fight King Valentin, he would have surely won. However, deep down, he questioned the outcome of such a fight.
Even though he was an elder, it had been so long since he had last exerted his full power that he was unsure whether his skills had gone rusty with time and neglect.
On the other hand, King Valentin was the brother of the exceptional Amara. The king had always been an outstanding vampire in battles, excelling both in physical prowess and strategic thinking.
However, Amara's extraordinary strength had overshadowed King Valentin's true worth.
