Mithias couldn't believe what he was hearing. Had the vampire lords hidden this mysterious Aludard from the world for all this time? How in hell could it not have been brought up at the Council of sirekings a decade ago? And even if the first son of the famed Dracula was alive, in some state, who exactly was he? Did Mithias really want an age of darkness? He pursed his lips with indecision. 

Adam was right about needing to first shame the Pope. A simple murder would only rally more to the cause, and the Purge were exceptionally good at rallying. Mithias remained quiet.