Army of the Damned

VOLUME 10 Chapter 3

Outside in the ornate hallways of the Castle of the Vampires. The lone General prepares himself as the two hulking Elite Knights of the Kingdom stood before in guard of a large two door entrance. Shuffling between his hands are papers with pointers and statistics. The door suddenly opens and Alana pops out wearing a gown that has the same color as the Bloodrose and on its own is a replica of the Rose that's attached to it and a ribbon with her name and title.

The General on the other hand was wearing his usual green colored dress uniform meant for official work with the Men of the Woods. But his shoulder patch was replaced with that of the United Nations.

"M'Lord are you ready?"

"Hah.... ah... a bit?"

"Good. The Royal family is soon arriving. Let me see you properly."

He turns around to face her and she inspects the man. Wiping his shoulders and his jacket up and down and picking the smallest strands of hair that fell into his uniform.

"I didn't expect this to be this huge. Everyone and their Moms are here."

"This is the only second time humans have ever been a part of the Chamber of the High Court. The Elders will also be present in the back. On the second floor balcony right above you. M'Lord, you'll also be placed in the middle. Between the King and the Lords."

"I'll be standing in the middle of it all?! Wait wait wait, that's far too face to face. I was told I'll be far and in the middle!"

"Yes M'Lord. Just calm down. You'll be far in the middle when you'll be taking your formal opening speech after the King and the Lords. I didn't tell you this as I know you'll start overthinking again."

His hands start to tremble as the man tightens his necktie. Swallowing his saliva. "Haaah... calm down M'Lord." Alana holds his hand and lifts it up to her chin. "You'll do well. Lady Morgana is also here to be the representative of her family. Even the smaller Lords from the far off sides of the Kingdom know her. You shouldn't be afraid, I'm sure you'll do well."

"R-Really? Phew. Yeah. Hell yeah, I can do this." Though still trembling, the General started to smile visibly. "How are the two?"

"My plan worked. Bahamut is too busy eating to be a bother and the other one is watching us from afar."

"Sounds like her. Alright. Should I stay inside or wait out here?"

"You'll be in the front seat with the Colonels as you'll be the representative of the Humans of Earth, M'Lord. Worry not, they'll only be asking you questions and a bit of back and forth and if one of the smaller families wish to talk to you. You'll have no problems facing them with me and the Minuit House backing you."

"Alright phew. I can do this."

He flexes his muscles making Alana giggle and walks in with him, the General is met with three divided sectors. With the one for the Royalty in the front, the Lords and Families on the side, and them. On the end of the huge Court. Differing flags were everywhere but between them was the logo of the Kingdom. The large sparkling chandelier on the top brightly lit the entire room without the need for lamps or torches and the Nobility wore their more serious gowns and uniforms meant for the Court alone. Looking more to project power than to impress and look luxurious.

Everyone was busy chatting with each other. With the Vampires lightly talking with their hands or fans up their mouths as they chatted to the people next to them while the Outworlders were mostly standing about chatting openly and walking around checking out the place while enjoying the sights and the architecture of the room. With gargoyles and swans littered on displays at the wooden pillars. Sitting down in the front, Alana gives him a quick kiss on the cheek and waves at him as she walks to the seats of the Lords. Leaving him with the other players.