47 Chapter 47: Pawns

Hours later, Valeria along with her entourage returned to Krestfall after having talked with Vulcan and his party. Her butler, who had been with the family for generations, was serving wine to all the guests in her large study.

"Hmph, I told Esteban they seemed off. Who knows what they were plotting originally before you roped them in, Valeria," commented Belmont in a criticizing tone about 'Dark Sentry'.

"It matters not what they were doing, they've signed the binding contract. As long as they are on our side, it will be to our benefit. Cheers, to another step to the throne," Valeria said, raising her glass along with Belmont and Lucius.

"I understand that they've joined us, but there isn't a need to think awful things about them. They're our allies, we should treat them as such," said Lucius, not enjoying the way Belmont talked down to their future comrades.