“Your Highness,” the white-haired man greeted, as he stepped into the light.

The rays of light illuminated his figure, casting an eerie glow on his pale complexion. The sound of his voice sent a shiver down Kara's spine, eliciting an unsettling sensation that lingered within her.

It wasn't solely due to the tales she had heard from Mrs. Karvonen about the infamous Ejken tribe. No, deep within her being, Kara sensed a darkness emanating from him. And judging by ...