Lucius and Evelyn departed swiftly, leaving Elion standing amidst the debris with the mysterious vampire who had saved him.
"So, who are you?" Elion asked, curiosity piqued. "I heard Jonathan mention something about the king's shadow guard."
The vampire nodded. "Indeed. My name is Alverick. It's a pleasure to meet you face-to-face. I've been following you for almost three years under the king's orders, protecting and observing your progress. I work for the Shadow Protectors division."
Elion blinked in surprise. "Three years? I never even noticed. But why would the king give such an order?"
Alverick's expression remained unreadable. "I can't claim to fully understand the king's intentions. I simply follow his commands. But rest assured, his motives are always in Alastor's best interest."
