Empire's Invasion [5]

  "What then," cried Alaric, "-nightwalkers aren't weak. Vampire arts or not, our kin is at the top of the food chain. I'm not being proud either, we've survived countess encounters with unnamed foes."

  "Alaric is right," added Julia, "-don't forget, the Sabbath clan has yet to step onto the battlefield. I wouldn't count us out of the fight yet. Also, not to be insulting to lady Elvira, Count Sabbath is a half-blooded vampire. The innate strength is significantly reduced."

  "Underestimating foes is never the greatest of ideas," said Serene, "-Lord Alaric, Lady Julia, please be considerate."

  "Understood," said they rather comprehensively. No bad blood nor hard feeling, they spoke out of admiration for their kind, in a way, the table felt united.