Just the kingdom I believe. I think they are all sworn to Anulo and the kingdom but not to eachother
"In any case, as I have said, they gain nothing from coming after you for now. Even if they wanted to gain your first follower, it would be useless to them. The kitten isn't strong enough to be worth it."
It seems more like the ash elf guardian? Or his sword?
Astaroth felt like he recognized the voice, but it felt unfamiliar to him simultaneously. Like he'd heard it before but couldn't put his finger on the memory of when or where.