Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord-Chapter 281: Grandpas’ night out (3)

"This isn’t somewhere humans would roam. I haven’t seen any around here the two times I have come to see you. Only someone looking for trouble would come here," said Orlork.

"Based on this mark, they got the trouble they were looking for. Between the attacks and what the king does, there is plenty of evil for a demon to appear. If it did attach itself to a human, then the humans are in danger," said Zephyr.

Zephyr wasn’t concerned for vampires since the purebloods who met with demons got along with them, or so the stories say. It would be the humans that the demons target to do their evil deeds.

"This town is filled with enough gullible humans to be manipulated by a demon. I am curious what was offered to tempt the human," Orlork said as demons had a habit of promising gifts.

"It doesn’t matter what it is. This town already has too much trouble with humans and vampires. Demons do not need to be added in. It will only take one demon to make way for other demons to come here. You must find it," Zephyr said, passing on the task to Orlork.

"Why must I find it? I don’t care if demons were to roam the town. I am quite interested in learning more about the underworld and their beliefs that vampires are tied to the underworld. I have better things to do than to hunt down a human," Orlork replied.

Orlork didn’t want war, but he wasn’t here to free humans from their foolish mistakes. If a demon attached itself to a human, it was mostly one who was up to no good.

As fun as it would be for a demon to turn someone who was once pure into a sinner, they would be attracted to the evil ones.

"Besides, Xavier believes the attacks are tied to the church. The first place demons would seek to destroy is the church, since it affects them more than us. It would save us some trouble if they ruin the church," Orlork said, finding all the more reason to stay out of it.

"Haven’t you heard what happened with the church in town?" Zephyr asked, a little surprised Orlork wasn’t aware.

"No. Jasper," Orlork said, turning to Jasper. "Is there something you failed to tell me?"

"Oh! Yes master. It is spreading around that vampires were able to enter the church after your grandson was seen entering it. The church has been destroyed and the priests have fled," Jasper shared.

Jasper pinched himself as punishment for not telling Orlork.

"So, this demon is working fast. I do wonder how it was able to ruin a church. Aren’t you curious too?" Zephyr questioned, trying to get Orlork interested in investigating.

"No. I am more interested in visiting churches now that I can enter. You cannot dismiss me before this and then expect me to look into this mark because you said so. Since you will not be going to the palace, I am heading home," Orlork said, losing interest in his time with Zephyr.

"This may be of great concern to us one day. A human and a demon together are bad, considering the attacks. You might not want to be the one to deal with it, but you could bring it up to the others. Look at the state of the kingdom after ignoring trouble," said Zephyr.

"Perhaps it is not only the king who is useless," Zephyr said, succeeding in getting Orlork to stop.

Orlork turned around to face Zephyr. "That sounds like you would want to get rid of me."

"I might consider it if you prove to be useless. What exactly have the five families done other than create mixed-bloods? You don’t get involved when there is trouble in the kingdom you claim as your own, and you vote for a king who cares only about himself," Zephyr pointed out.

Again, Zephyr wasn’t thrilled about Selene being tied to the Blackthorns. The five families weren’t so special in his eyes, and the new king should be someone outside of those families.

"Don’t place blame on me for the actions of a king I did not vote for. I voted for Xavier to be king, but he didn’t want the position. You know nothing of what I have done. I have saved this town from a greater evil, which would do far worse than a demon. I shall leave now before I argue with you," said Orlork.

Orlork didn’t want there to be a rift between him and Zephyr as it would only affect their grandchildren.

Zephyr was left alone after Orlook took off for the sky, with the little servant turning into a bat to follow him. Zephyr looked at the mark which he had already written down, so he could look out for others like it.

Zephyr was certain this mark would bring trouble, but as of right now, he had to focus on killing everyone who went after his family.

Far away from where Zephyr stood, Phillip went back to Cassandra, who should have made her decision by now.

Phillip opened the door and entered the room alone. This time, Cassandra wasn’t soaked with water as Phillip kept his promise.

"Have you decided what you will do? Will you join me, or should I start a fire?" Phillip asked.

"Will you keep your promise that I get to kill vampires, and Gabriel’s death would be my doing? Can you promise that you are still the same Phillip who rescued me? That is all I want to know and then I will give my answer," Cassandra replied, but she was afraid of what awaited her.

"I have already told you that my plans remain the same. I don’t like that you are doubting me. It means you will one day doubt your loyalty toward me. You have already done it before, and I will not allow it a second time," Phillip said, not convinced Cassandra regretted the things she said.

"I know what I did to make you not trust me. I am only asking that you be the same Phillip who raised me. The one who took me in. I can follow you if you are still that Phillip, since I owe my life to that man. I don’t care what you are now. I care for Phillip," Cassandra said, digging her nails into her skin as it pained her to say this.

"I am still the same Phillip, and I will help you get your revenge. Come child," Phillip said, offering his hand to Cassandra. "The others are waiting for you."

Cassandra reluctantly accepted Phillip’s hand.

’What others?’ Cassandra wondered.