The brutally murdered body of the old king had been found, and the whole kingdom became more cautious and fearful. Whispers of how this was so strange and unusual for a vampire as powerful as the old king to be murdered in a way where they couldn't find his head to give him a more respectful farewell.
Many people blamed it on the demon the king brought to the main castle to haunt them, to be responsible for the mysterious deaths of four people in less than a week.
The entire realm received the news of the unexpected demise of the ancient vampire, and their hearts were heavy—not for the deceased, but for their own safety. Everyone was now more cautious of themselves and walked in twos at night.
