Blood Exchange

Although Jihaad and the three brothers didn't say anything, their subconscious action was as good as confessing Vaan's identity. As such, Bakram's dull eyes immediately lit up.

"You're Vanderlin Pendragon?" Bakram asked as he started sizing up Vaan to determine if there was anything special about him.

"And if I am?" Vaan indirectly admitted before casually asking, "Who are you? And what business do you have with me?"

"I am Duke Dragonchild's guard, Sir Bakram," Bakram introduced himself before continuing, "I believe it should be obvious what business I have with you, Sir Vanderlin. News of your feats on the way to Sunrock Bazaar has reached the Dukedom of Dragonmoor. I am interested in challenging you."

"But I am not interested in fighting you?"