The door swung open, revealing the second-in-command of the vampires, Carson. He strode confidently toward Blade's office, approaching the king's table with urgency evident in his movements. The atmosphere was tense as Blade inquired about the problem at hand.

"What seems to be the issue?" Blade asked, observing Carson gasping for breath as if he had run a marathon to reach the office.

"We have encountered a problem, King Blade," Carson replied, his voice slightly strained. "A ...