Survival Instincts Kicked In

If it had been in the past, it would have been sufficient for the guard to simply nod at the weak vampire and be done with it.

However, ever since he had heard about the King paying attention to and even punishing those who disrespected this aide, the guard did not wish to take any chances and thus had been courteous just now.

Reina had known how her predecessor had been treated by the people residing within the Palace walls.

They were distant and tried not to interact with Rein as much as possible.

As for the time when communication was unavoidable, they treated her coldly but she had always tried not to let their actions affect her.

Therefore, Reina was now surprised to see this guard bowing down to greet her.

The guards stationed here at the outermost part of the Palace were on the lower end of the hierarchy as compared to the others who guarded the interiors of the Palace.