As they waited for the travelers to arrive, the tension in the room grew thicker, until it was almost palpable.
Finally, the servant returned, accompanied by a group of dusty and travel-worn individuals. They bowed low before Vampire Lord Laurent, and one of them stepped forward, a tall and imposing man with a stern expression.
"Your Lordship," he said, his voice deep and resonant. "We bring news of a discovery that will shake the very foundations of this kingdom. A discovery that will reveal a secret that has been hidden for years, a secret that concerns Lady Ophelia herself."
The room erupted into chaos once again, with everyone talking at once. But Vampire Lord Laurent's eyes never left Lady Ophelia's face, his gaze piercing and accusing.
"What is this secret?" he demanded, his voice cutting through the noise.