The moment I walked into the hall where I had summoned all the servants and guards of the palace, even my officials and the Vampire Lords, silence slowly descended.
I had ordered every worker in the palace to gather.
The hall could contain more than thirty thousand souls. In total, I knew the workers inside the palace were one hundred and sixty-seven, excluding officials and Vampire Lords.
I walked steadily, burning with anger within me.
It was evident on my face.
Hardened.
My hands were folded behind my back as I moved toward the royal stand.
Necks turned toward me as I entered.
Whispers died instantly.
Eyes wandered, wondering why I had summoned every worker in the palace. Their chests tightened, pondering whether this was for good… or bad.
But they sensed something wasn’t righ
