Kate was not surprised by him saying the girl was a soldier. She hoped that the evil sorcerer would be killed. It seems he was being elusive again and allow his army of slaves to fight for him. From the scares of the girl and Alyx. They were treated harshly and obedience was expected. Kate felt horrible for them both. She took a deep breath fearing an answer, "Alyx, are those that he makes serve him turned into vampires? I would ask the girl. She has suffered too. I need her think me as friend and not interrogating her. He will talk to the  men captured before talking to her." Kate was curious about the relationship between Alyx and Reika. She would not ask right now.