Behind him, Lydia, Silphie, and Frigid watched Von with a mixture of awe and fear. Until now, they hadn't realized the truth—that Von was a vampire, one of the cursed Nightcrawlers, creatures banished from every kingdom and countries across Eternia due to the dark power they carried.
The air around Von grew thick with an oppressive malice, enough to make their breath catch in their throats. It wasn't just fear of the unknown; it was an instinctual terror, as if their very souls recognized the ancient power before them.
This was no ordinary vampire. The energy radiating from him was cold, predatory, and overwhelming—something far more dangerous than any curse-bound creature they had ever imagined.
"V-Von?" Lydia muttered, her voice shaky as she gazed at the figure before her.
