It didn't them very long to walk from Alucard's home to the Clockwork Spire, or as many referred to it, The King's Own Shadow. The Spire had many levels, admittance to which was based entirely on personal standing within the Vigilant. Fledgelings were allowed on the lowest levels, which is where various classes were taught on a variety of subjects, from stealth to armed and unarmed combat. The next two levels held the hospital, where Dark Mother's were taken when they went into labor. The next level up was the Shadow Barracks, only accessible to Shadow Rangers, the Master Shadow, and the Shadow King. On the final level, sat the Void Throne and the two offices that belonged to Alucard and the King.
Standing before the Void Throne, which was currently unoccupied, Alucard turned to Rowan. "Please wait here, I will return shortly with the King." His eyes strayed over her for a second longer before he left out one of the side rooms, supposedly where the king slept.