A week had passed with the training of everyone in progress. Among the generals, there was progress from some and others did not make as much progress, but it was acceptable.
Mikael was the most outstanding for learning the spells with a surprising ease that left Alfred feeling out of reality so absurd. He had the mana circuits closest to what would be considered the peak of perfection and ideal for using mana.
Alfred was sitting on a wooden bench with a red cushion to accommodate him in his library. It was a spacious and bright room lit by less powerful magic crystals that floated in the air. In the center of the room, there was a wooden table with the magnificent clock from before and a glass top where Alfred placed his reports and other important documents.
He was reading the reports of each of the generals that he wrote with their strengths and weaknesses and progress. He felt proud of some and disappointed of others. He wanted everyone to be able to use magic efficiently and creatively, but he knew that was hard to achieve.
The first was Lara who improved in healing delicate animals and complicated body structures. She had a gift for healing magic, so she got the profession of healer something very rare in vampires and could feel the pains and needs of living beings. She healed several injured animals that Alfred brought to her, from monsters, rabbits and even insects.
She used her hands to channel mana and wrap the animals with a clear golden light slightly crimson because of her species that calmed and regenerated the damaged tissues, but seemed to have an immense difficulty in harming others internally with her mana intentionally as if she had a block.
Then he passed and looked at the rest of the reports and felt a blend of satisfaction and frustration.
Mikael declared a sudden meeting for all vampires to attend. The meeting would start as soon as everyone was present.
Arriving at the platform, he saw his generals being the first to arrive at the meeting, followed by his people. The hall was crowded like the first time they entered it. Sighing, Mikael felt a blend of satisfaction and pride fill him and smiled. He looked at each one of his own people and said:
My people, we have achieved our new home in this beautiful palace, but … we are still weak and need to strengthen ourselves so that the same tragedy does not happen again.
And I plan to start building a city around the palace for when we accommodate humans. And for that, my generals will train you and improve your power.
Each vampire who best fits the profession of one of the generals should seek training to strengthen themselves. Hearing this, hundreds of vampires scattered throughout the immense and grand palace applauded, demonstrating their determination and happiness.
Your majesty Mikael, we will follow you for eternity! - shouted a vampire in the middle of the crowd. Yes, we trust you and your generals! - echoed another vampire. We will become stronger and protect our home! - exclaimed another vampire. Mikael nodded his head and thanked his people's support. He then introduced his generals, one by one, explaining their skills and specialties.
"This is Alfred, the owner of the library. But do not underestimate him. He is an archmage of elements. He can control fire, water, air, earth and other more complex elements with his mana. He can also use death magic to hurt. He is the wisest and most experienced of all of us. If you want to learn how to use magic efficiently and creatively, look for him.
This is Lara, the general of healing. She is an expert in healing magic and can heal any injury or disease with her hands. She can also feel the pains and needs of living beings. She is the kindest and gentlest of all of us. If you want to learn how to use magic to help others, look for her.
This is Nara, the general of assassination and stealth. She is an expert in dark magic and shadows and can become invisible by blending into shadows in front of others' eyes. She can also move silently and surprise her targets with quick and precise attacks. She is the most discreet and observant of all of us. If you want to improve on using magic to hide and spy and assassinate, look for her. She may have a cold appearance, but she is a great person.
This is Rafael, the general of defense. He is a solar warrior who is a master in the area of defense and endurance and battles for long periods of time. He is a master in the art of shield and weapons that cause impact. He has blond hair and blood-red eyes that shine like the sun. He is the strongest and bravest of all of us. If you want to learn how to use magic to protect yourself and resist enemy attacks, look for him.
This is Lucas, the general of souls. He is a soul mage who controls and commands souls. He is proficient in the use and knowledge of souls. He has navy blue hair and blood-red eyes that seem to see through everything. He is the most mysterious and intriguing of all of us. If you want to learn how to use magic to manipulate the souls of the living or the dead, look for him.
This is Uriel, the general master of magic. He is an archmage with the blessing of mana. He does not use spells in his battle mode, but rather his own will and imagination. He has black hair like the night and blood-red eyes that reflect his magic. He is the most creative and innovative of all of us. If you want to learn how to use magic without limits or restrictions, look for him.
This is Drake, a flaming swordsman. He can be considered new for having his transformation recently, but he has improved a lot in the use of sword and would be a great teacher. He has crimson hair and blood-red eyes that burn like fire. He is the most determined and passionate of all of us. If you want to learn how to use magic to combine with your sword and create devastating blows, look for him."
Mikael looked at his generals with pride and respect. They were his right arms and his most loyal friends. They had gone through many things together and had become a family by the memories he accepted.
Now, my brothers and sisters, choose your favorite general and follow him to the training site. There, you will learn everything they have to teach. Do not forget that our goal is to become stronger and protect our home. We are vampires, we are powerful, we are eternal! Mikael raised his right hand in the air and made a gesture of victory. The vampires imitated his gesture and shouted in unison:
We are vampires, we are powerful, we are eternal!