NARRATOR

A few days earlier...

Outside the protective walls of the fief, Rousse had arrived at the refuge of Marius and his people.

He didn’t trust vampires, but he acknowledged they were alone in this world.

Enemies were everywhere, and allies were scarce.

Now… it remained to be seen if the vampire walking ahead of him was truly a loyal friend.

"Are you sure it was at the exit of the outer wall?" Marius asked Meridiana again.

Apparently, she had been the only witch they found, and honestly, sh