The vampire viscount fell to one knee and lowered his head. “The territory…” His voice was caught in his throat, almost as though he didn’t know how to reply.

Nighteye’s voice became softer. “Stand up, how come I’ve never seen you before?”

“I’m from a distant branch of Count Klaus’ family, and my bloodline is very mediocre. I was allowed to serve the old count after barely making it to the viscount rank. You were already under the Monroe family by that time, so you probably don’t recognize me.”

“Did something happen for you to come see me?”

“His Excellency wanted me to give you something.”

Nighteye was startled. In truth, she knew without having to ask this person that her small family on Evernight Continent was not in a good state. Edward had captured the old count back then, and the Monroe family wouldn’t clash with the Holy Son for a small side-branch on the Evernight Continent. Who would’ve thought Count Klaus managed to leave something for her?

The viscount said, “You know that… His Excellency...