The attention wasn't very appealing to me, but as I had no choice but to use these blood-drunk fuckers, I entertained them a bit. I chatted with a few and ate with a few until I finally reached the receptionist area.
"Your Highness, it is good to see you. What have you graced us with your presence for today?"
"Send out a message to everybody that we will be expanding our army. Also, tell them to prepare for war," I said, but it was more like an announcement as the entire hall froze. A few dhampirs from the other sections of this building poked their heads in and smiled. Everybody smiled. Everybody grinned with excitement.
And before I was rushed with questions, I exited my quasi-world and reappeared in the dark alleyway. My heart raced with excitement as this new privilege of controlling an entire city presented itself to me.
