Kadyn took a deep breath to calm himself down.

 “What happened afterwards?” he asked.

 “Two days ago someone, no, actually, there were three people.” He looked at Kadyn and went on. “They were asking about you.”

 “For me?” A confused look emerged on his face, but then he became agitated. “Are they my parents?”

 “Well, they didn’t say anything about that,” Elder Jyn looked at Kadyn’s right hand and continued. “But the man had his right hand similar to yours.”

 “What?” Kadyn eyed his right hand and clenched his teeth. It seems his conjecture was on the spot. The change in his hand had something to do with his parents. Then he turned towards Jyn, asking, “What happened then?”

 “Though he was super powerful I felt he had no malicious intent towards you; so I told him that you went to Capital Orddono. But I had no information about you, as I didn’t hear about you ever since the attack on the Orddono. So they left.”

 “And?”

 “And just yesterday we received news that every single vampire in Magic Alliance was slaughtered by a mysterious man,” he paused briefly and then said. “After gathering a few more pieces of information I realised it was the same man who came here to ask about you.”

 Kadyn clenched his fist and felt a warmth in his heart. Ever since he came into this world, he had to do everything by himself; he could depend only on himself. Though Elora cared a lot about him, she was his little sister; it was he who needed to protect her. 

Only now did he realise that he also had someone who would paint the ground red in blood for him, slaughter hundreds and thousands of people for his sake. The feeling of being protected was new for him, but he cherished it a lot.

“Do you have any news about them?” he asked with a hopeful look, but became disappointed when the old man shook his head.

“Maybe we could spread the news about you,” suggested Elder Jyn.

But Kadyn shook his head. “It would attract unnecessary attention. Vampires are vicious by nature. I don’t think they would let me live if they knew I have a relationship with the one who slaughtered their tribesmen. It’s good as long as they are fine.” Kadyn took a deep breath and said. “Alright, I will take my leave then.” So he stood up. 

He had got the news about his parents, and he got the news about the condition of vampires(which seems in human’s favour. At least for the time being). He didn’t think they would attack Magic Alliance soon after receiving such a setback.

“Uh, so where are you going?” asked Elder Jyn.

“Don’t worry about me,” replied Kadyn. “I and everyone else are fine. I will contact you when I need to.” And then he vanished like a cloud of smoke, leaving a stunned old man behind.

— — 

Kadyn stood in the Meditation Chamber and a smile appeared on his face. “I will tell Elora about it,” he took a step forward, but then he realised it was midnight. “I will tell her in the morning.”

So he sat on the floor and closed his eyes. Time to meditate.

— —

“Is that true?” Elora said with an agitated voice. She never thought her parents were that powerful. They slaughtered every single vampire in the Magic Alliance.

“Of course, it is true,” Kadyn said. “Though I didn’t see them by myself, I don’t think anyone else other than Father would have a unique hand like me. How could such a coincidence exist in this world?”

Elora nodded, and then asked, “But why would they kill so many vampires?”

“Do you even need to ask?” Kadyn rolled his eyes when he saw his smart sister asking such a stupid question. “They must have gotten news about our fight with vampires. How would any parent feel when they learn someone tried to kill his or her children? Furthermore, the whereabouts of their children were unknown. No matter how tolerant someone was, and I am pretty sure father isn’t a type who is tolerant at all, his heart would burn in fury.”

“So that’s how it is,” Elora nodded in understanding, but then murmured. “I wonder where they went after killing those vampires.”

“No matter where they are, they are fine, and that is enough for me,” said Kadyn. “Alright, let’s go. It’s time to open the shop.”

As soon as the duo arrived at the shop, they spotted quite a rush outside the gates. “Who are they?” Kadyn asked Slyff.

“They are customers,” replied he, absentmindedly. He seemed to be stunned by such a crowd in front of the shop. But he also felt envious of Hall of Forging and Hall of Potions. He knew these people were here to buy artefacts or potions. It had nothing to do with him.

“Don’t worry,” Kadyn said when he saw the envious look on his face. “You will be able to earn energy points as well. You just need to work hard.”

Kadyn instructed them to open the gate, and the customers entered one by one. Though he knew his shop would become famous sooner or later, as his products were top quality, but he never thought it would take just a single day. As he was thinking about it, a familiar figure walked towards him. 

“What are you doing here, Hayla?” he asked. Then he thought about something and said, “All these people are here because of you?”

“I just told them about the shop and the good quality products. They are here on their own,” Hayla said. “I need to buy a few strength increasing potions and a few speed increasing potions.” She went into the shop without turning towards him.

Kadyn frowned and asked. “Why are you helping me?”

She stopped and said, “Because I know it’s just a matter of time before you earn your place here. I am just hasting the process. To earn favour from someone as talented as you, I don’t think it is anything bad.”

Kadyn was stunned for a moment. Then he asked. “Are you really just a maid?”

Hayla chuckled at his question and entered the shop without replying.