"You want to know about Fornaxeres?" Volrais speaks out confused.
"Yes," I stand up and walk down to him and continue " I want to learn a lot. This world is full of things unimaginable Volrais, things that are beyond us. But that does not mean we cannot reach for it. No, instead we take a hold of it, make it ours and use it."
Volrais looks somewhat startled by my words.
I look at Volrais and speak "What is wrong Volrais?".
Volrais replies immediately without hesitation "Nothing... I am just surprised."
"That is expected..." I say.
I remember saving Volrais from the Light Elves and the Wood Elves, they were chasing him to no end. I found him bruised, battered, and completely exhausted... Those Elves were no joke, they had many things up their sleeves, Volrais's night creatures could not survive, they were completely annihilated.
I dismissed Archibald to do what is required of him, and motioned for Volrais to walk with me and I say to him "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go to your laboratory and you explain to me what you can, all of it."
He nodded and we went through the doors, me following behind. As we exist, I see on each side of the door a guard, vampire guards. They straighten themselves up and salute me.
'The average vampire is at least twice maybe thrice stronger than the average human... But the guards are about four times stronger.' I think to myself as I glance towards them.
After a while we finally arrived at Volrais' laboratory. He opened the door and waited for me to enter, before entering and closing it himself. It was somewhat plain, a table in the middle of the room, like a sacrificial table/altar, had etchings and small sculptures, mostly of skulls. There are two bookshelves, one to the left and the other to the right. A small desk, ahead of the altar, with three chairs, comfortable looking chairs. 'Must be leather.' I think to myself.
We sit opposite of each other, while Volrais poured some tea for me.
I drink a little and say "Thanks." and he makes a light bow with his head.
Before we started talking, I telepathically communicated with both Hendriksen and Esmeralda, to come back and take some of the guards with them to bring me twenty bandits instead of five. I was going to use the rest to experiment with my powers, especially alchemy. I think I might be able to mutate them, turning them into... you could say a super-human or something similar. Humans have an open genome, one that can be altered and changed in different ways.
If I can do that, I can get an army of mutated soldiers. Easily double or even quadruple the strength of an average human.
Since this is a fantasy world that doesn't apply to the rules of my previous world. Which means, I am positively sure I can change them. I don't just have the knowledge of magic, but also of science, thankfully.
I did take biology and chemistry in university, even though it had nothing to do with my major. If I can replicate the tools of science such as the microscope, flasks, syringe and etcetera. I will be able to understand and carefully conduct experiments, that will be more successful than without such knowledge and tools. This will be useful, very useful.
Back to Volrais, we continue talking about the Fornaxeres, their history, as well as many other things. It took about twenty minutes to conclude this discussion. He explained that there are those who are born naturally a Fornaxeres and those who have to try to achieve it, which is not a walk in the park, it is a very difficult task. Fornaxeres magic is closely related to Dark Magic, specifically Necromancy. As well as that Fornaxeres' need an anchor of somewhat to make night creatures, something close to them or related to them. Could be a necklace or an axe. Something special. Volrais uses a short sword, which he told me was given to him by his uncle.
As we concluded everything, I stand up and say, "Well this was very helpful Volrais, thank you." he stands up and bows his head lightly and says, "Thank you, Lord Dracula."
I smile and say, "You have become stronger you know, keep up the good work." He nods, smiling. I walk towards the doors and say "One more thing, I will need an army, a big one. As big as you can make. Also, make sure they are ready as soon as possible." I finish reaching the door and opening it, stopping when Volrais speaks, saying "It will be done. But may I ask why?"
I grin and reply "We are going back Volrais, back to the world. Once again, my name will become known to all, no longer am I dead. Killed by the so-called Holy Church. It is time for a new Era." finishing I exist, not before seeing him wide eyed and smiling.
Walking through the halls towards the back of the castle, were the garden is. I think back to the time I met Volrais, and of who he is 'Volrais is known by quite a few titles, such as The Fornaxeres of Dracula, Lost and Last prince of Ulveizos, True King of Ulveizos.'
'Yes, he is an heir to a ruined kingdom. He told me about two months after saving him, when he decided to pledge his "allegiance", as he called it. The kingdom, its people scattered, destroyed by a High Elven Kingdom, with the assistance of the Holy Church… Every time, every damned time it is the Holy Church. Those pesky roaches will get what is coming for them. Though it is strange, I thought the Holy Church hates non-humans... Something to ponder on later.' I think to myself.
Existing the castle and reaching the garden, I sit on the bench and watch the beautiful flowers and the birds chirping and singing... Then, I notice a raven... not any raven, a raven with a unique and powerful aura.
"You don't need to hide... old man." I say plainly.