[Bonus chapter] Future Problems

"What?" Arthur said as he turned to face two vampires looking directly toward him: Alastair and Harker.

"We knew you were trying to look for her, as we tortured Tessa a few days ago and got that information from her. So, we acted dumb, and now you are right where we want you," Alastair said, smiling.

Arthur should have seen that coming, but they acted so well, and with the rift problem, he had other things inside his mind, which led him to that mistake.

"Why are you certain you can keep me inside this place?" Arthur asked, moving toward the exit, but a barrier stopped him before he could reach it.

"This room is old and is said to trap rank four mages easily. You will remain here as long as we want, and while you are there, no one can stop us from taking over the continent. See you, Placidusax."