As soon as Vica saw them, she began shouting accusations, her voice dripping with venom. "Murderers! You've come to our land and killed our people!"
Layza raised a hand to silence her. "I will be the judge of what happened here. If you are found at fault, those present in this room will face execution as per vampire law."
Azriel stepped forward, his voice steady but firm. "This is not right. We are here on a diplomatic mission. When we extended our help to the vampire kind, there was no guarantee that the Goddess Gift would heal everyone. If you examine the deceased's body, you will see signs of infection similar to the other victims, not foul play."
Vica sneered, "Liars! You came here with deceitful intentions!"
Layza's voice boomed, "Enough! I will be the judge once all the evidence
