Automaze— an innovative all-time technology empowered by the magical ability of the S-Class Vampires invented by the Technological Team founded by the Humans and Vampires Alliance.
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Xier Rayden.
"IN THE NAME OF THE QUEEN, DROP YOUR WEAPONS! SURRENDER! NOW!"
My eyebrows twitched at the commotion the vampires made outside the tents. I lit a low fire using my power for me to gaze at the men forcing to barge in our camp. The smell of humans.
"We are the men sent by King Hans. All soldiers are accommodated with our transportation to ease your travel. We mean no harm for we obey the Queen"
I raised my hand as a sign to cease my men. "Settle down"
The uninvited guests immediately bent their knees upon noticing my appearance. Human soldiers, I see. "Commander Ransel, if I'm not mistaken- you are the son of King Hans"
"It is an honor to have you recognize me, my queen. As ordered, we will gladly escort you to our land says by my father. If you allow us." my lips formed a small smile as I hear him answer. Such a good boy, is he?
"Alright. I have exactly a thousand soldiers, can you afford to carry my men with the use of your transportation?" I asked. Glancing behind my back, all of the vampires are in position. All are waiting for the next command.
Practically speaking, we are food in this area. I admit that. The night has already surrounded us and in minutes, the X's could attack us in this forest. It will take us 8 hours to travel by foot or horse and of course, countless of those sinful creatures would attack us if we did take that route.
"Yes, your highness. Our transportation was designed to let soldiers travel around the 11 regions but only the higher organizations are allowed to use the trains" he explained, "and it is our priority to accompany you, my queen"
The stamina of my soldiers have gotten at least a bit better by now. Knowing the injured are successfully healed by the menders. I turned my head only to clarify the situation through Kiel, "Are we good?"
"Yes. I ran a full check on their recovery and it is advisable for us to take the train. King Hans is waiting for you too, your highness"
"Okay, then. Guide us through, Commander Ransel" As a sign of politeness, he bowed his head and showed us the path.
"All soldiers are required to follow the said officers up in front. No questions asked and no answers needed to clarify for all must obey. Pack up, now" I commanded
"YES, MY QUEEN!"
Moving on, yes. I am unfamiliar with this land. This is the former kingdom of my mother and it's under the sector of the land of humans. We are 5 regions away from my land which made it much more difficult to travel here.
As the path cleared up, my sight scanned the area located in the West part of the kingdom. I also noticed the hidden rails that are now visible, allowing us to see the whole train. "A single train can carry about a hundred thousand soldiers. We have 10 available trains that go around in the direction of the clock. Welcome aboard, your highness"
— ○ T h e F O R T R E S S ○ —
It is by luck and not even a single X-specie has gotten to pass this area. I noticed a glimmer in Kiel's palm as I grabbed it while he was unaware I was observing his actions. "You created a barrier?"
"We will be good as food if I didn't" he replied, then avoided my gaze. Guilty as charged.
Kiel Charles. The Vice Commander of the Alpha Team, the second-in-command or otherwise known as the pureblood's dog. He has known me ever since I was born. His family served mine for years and he was the last child that was assigned to watch my back. The job of the 'Charles'. It is their sworn oath to follow and obey every command of the purebloods.
That makes him bound by his uncontrolled fate, whether he likes it or not. He will be forever tied as a servant. Tragic, isn't it?
Kiel is somewhat talented. He holds the most powerful barrier which allows him to manipulate different kinds of barriers including this, 'The Hide Tracker' barrier. He created a unique barrier which prevents the X-species not to smell us, allowing other scents to throw them off into the other direction. Even I didn't notice he cast a certain spell, sneaky snake.
The travel took 4 hours. Much faster than expected. We already ran past the three eastern regions, making it much more difficult to recognize the place.
The Sun's Land (Kingdom of Terlaine)
"OPEN THE GATES! OUR QUEEN HAS ARRIVED"
Eyes filled with blue to normal colors, humans whose blood is much thicker than ours, and a heart that continuously beats inside of their caged little bodies. Ahh- the unique scent of humans that drive our fiery red eyes wild. How fascinating.
Every kingdom is surrounded by a protective barrier only to keep the X-species away from them. The normal life a human could have must be here. Plenty of land resources as well as the animals who they eat for their daily lives. A kingdom with 3/4 of humans but lived a few vampires.
I wonder how they seem to know me. Same stance as the vampire who ought to bow their heads and avoid my gaze. The power of the pureblood. Rayden. I could make anyone kneel in front of me regardless of what they are. Except for the damn X creatures.
We continued taking the path to the castle where the King resides. Several guards guarding the door and immediately opened when they noticed our presence. The long red carpet welcomed me as well as the 80-year-old King who stood in front of his throne, King Hans Terlaine.
"My Queen..." his hands reached mine as he kneeled and bowed before kissing the back of my hand. I could feel the warmth of the human blood rushing down from his veins.
"It is a great honor for you to visit us, your highness. We are always ready to serve you" Out of all the Kings I have met, he has the purest and kindest smile of all. No wonder my father really loved him as an ally.
"Are you aware of the command that was sent by the royal kingdom, King Hans?"
Order of the Royal Kingdom
LAND OF THE RAYDEN
All are informed about the appearance of the Queen in every single Kingdom. No land or kingdom shall oppose the Queen and must surrender all men to the purebloods. The vampire soldiers are reinforced and sent to all kingdoms to attain the safety of both vampires and humans against the X-species.
"Yes, your highness. We are bound to obey and follow all of your orders. The Land of the Sun is all yours" he answered.
"I never said it wasn't mine. All kingdoms should know that every single one of you will always be under the blood of the Rayden." I firmly stated.
He stayed silent. Unable to pronounce a single word. I own every land and they should be protected under the hands of the vampires. This is not tyranny but an act of protection. My will is always for the good of my men and my people.
"Your highness, your majesty.. I am very sorry to interrupt but the Verlaine has raised their war flag against us. They are killing their own men and ours to cause distress to you, my King" my eyes shifted at the guard who just spoke.
Verlaine?
"What Verlaine? Is there anything happening that I do not know about, King Hans?" I asked. What is this about? A war between humans?
"Verlaines are aware that you are here, my Queen. They are the human rebels who defied us 2 years ago and claimed the village as their own Kingdom. Verlaine must be under the Kingdom of Terlaine but since they successfully assassinated thousands of our men, we decided to draw the wall between them" says the King.
"You should know that all kingdoms are required to send me a monthly detailed report in order to address this kind of situation and you failed to comply with that. Are you ready to accept the consequences of defying the royal kingdom?"
"I am ready for the punishment, your highness. I just wanted to take things between me and the rebels and not bother you at all but I failed."
I took a deep breath and forcefully held myself back. "Humans already waged war upon us. Rebelling to any of the kingdoms is the same as defying the royal kingdom. The Rayden will never tolerate this kind of rebellion. We will accept the war."
"But your highness—" Upon hearing Kiel's protest, I didn't hesitate to repeat my command once more.
"Raise the flag of the Queen. This is my Kingdom, my realm and I, who bears the blood of the Rayden shall never back down to reclaim our land"