Army of the Damned

VOLUME 15 Chapter 4

With the Emperor's arrival at the party, the already heightened atmosphere with the Vampires and Outworlders had completely been overtaken by the oddly kind and soft aura of the Emperor Daresh. Slow in his speech and deliberate in how he moved, the Emperor showed no signs of hostility as he awaited for the return of his Royal Guards.

Though a High Elf like the many others. He didn't hold contempt, nor did his eyes look high and mighty, it was respectful and warm. Often looking at you with a smile and an embrace than one of an official of extremely high rank and born from a lineage that goes as far back as entire histories of Kingdoms.

Soon, Knights came back and brought his throne to the room where he then sat. Even in his movement of sitting down, it was sedated and intentional. Anyone could see what he was to do next, and he held no qualms with the messy conversations some of his Generals, Elders, and Senators were having.

Then, a servant came with a plate full of food, one of which is a fruit with a soft skin that's shaped like spikes and he gladly thanked him as he handed it to his son. "Ah, Sir Orelg. Please bring some of these to my Son. He very well loves this dish, thank you." The servant bowed with a smile as he handed the odd looking fruit to the Prince and walked back to the buffet and got himself another plate this time full of meat.

People then soon started to line up in front of the throne and the Emperor got to answering their queries. He never butted in nor lifted a finger. He'd only silently listen whilst eating his dinner and after the person was done did he interdict his opinion on the matter. It didn't matter what topic it was, be it agriculture, production, military tactics or even Academic Magic. He was able to respond to them in a calm and reasonable manner. Not once having to raise his voice as he ate some of the food he was given.

After it was all done, he then stood up and looked at the back where an odd group of fellows were. "Son, keep your distance and an open ear." Walking towards them, he smiled at the General and the two Vampires. Looking at Bahamut, he tips his Crown at her and kneeled. Afterwards, he soon stood up and reached out his right hand, his left holding it up as Elizabeth and Alana both stood up and exchanged pleasantries with the Emperor.

He then faces Jackson and the two exchange a warm handshake and soon, ends up with Bahamut who checks his gloved hands first and then proceeds to take it and shake. "Thank you. But Goddess, may I be able to have a conversation with you? Of course, I am willing to give what you'd wish for if it may allow me for even ten minutes of your time." Jackson then notices that Bahamut was eating and her mood would generally be happy at that time.

"No need for payment, just speak. I can sense a divinity close to that of when Gods make and create deep within you."

"Very well. I am surprised you've exposed my lineage. I am the Elf that's closest to the Great Elves of Alioloc. My Son, soon poised to surpass me." The Emperor then proceeded to bow at a guest as he borrowed his chair and placed it in the empty space at their table.

It's completely opposite of Jacksons as he leaned forward, his elbows on top of his knees. "I shall be direct, so forgive my lack of elegance. But... Why Humans?" This made the Dragon stop midway her chew. "As even in Threa, the Dragons chose to convene with Humans. The fact of the matter, that in another world, in another dimension, with its own Gods and Cultures, Dragons still chose to be with Man. I'd like to personally ask. Why?" He then removes his gloves, showing his lanky hands.

"Why won't you ask the Dragons of this world? I have to know that Man's form is not the best, but it's not the worst. By all means, it's average at best. Average that we can mold our forms in."

"King Augustus and Queen Catherine had both been swamped by designs of the Outer Gods. It pulled them apart from each other and the Flying Kingdom. I simply cannot hope to find small talk between the two last living Dragon Gods in the physical realm with how their relationship with each other is faring."