The news of the Bayonetta's Wyrm spread like wildfire throughout the kingdom. The dead carcass was discovered shortly after the fight, first by the close by adventurers, who heard the battle, then by wandering merchants, lastly it was found by the scout sent by the king. The scout was too late to squash the rumors, but made it in time to secure to head as trophy. It will be used to boast the morale of the kingdom. The Wyrm is now dead, peace will once again fall in Tyrn as sleepless nights are no more.
-Bayonetta Throne Room-
'Brother, they killed Wayland! His mission failed, he didn't even reach the Ravenaire Guildhouse. He was bested some 30 miles east of the Guild.'
Before the first brother could answer, the third spoke 'But that's impossible, we have had multiple battles with Tyrn, and they have no showcased a single warrior and magical beast over middle tier (level 60) how could they have possible killed Wayland. He might be the weakest of our three Brother Beasts, but still he outclassed all of Tyrn. Even with 5 middle tier warriors. Tyrn wouldn't stand a chance! I don't believe it'
Finally, Gregor, the oldest spoke
"It is the truth, our spies saw the carcass of the body. Wayland is dead, and from the looks of it, was killed by another magical beast. It seems like Tyrn had been hiding a secret weapon from us. We will wait for a full onslaught for now. We need more information on the new magic beast, before a big attack. For now, keep up the small battles, continue holding prisoners of war, and gain land as we can. We wait for the final blow until we can draw out their secret weapon."
The 2nd brother added
'I think it would also be wise to give in to the Count's request. He has been itching to lead a campaign, and with his strength and current determination, there is a good chance that he will encounter the one who slayed Wayland'
The three brothers all laughed in unison. They didn't much love the Count, but did admire his strength. Whether or not he lived was trivial but the plan was simple enough to work perfectly.
'Agreed, inform him at once. Now if that's all, we will end the meeting here'
Bayonetta, is a warring country, led by a warlord, Gregor Bayonetta. Him and his two brothers are the three most powerful warriors in the country, and overthrew the previous regime. Ever since then, they have been using their magical might to gain more territory and power. Between the three of them, they believed they were the strongest force on the lower continent. This was why there was no fear in their voice. But rather excitement, as they were always looking for a new enemy to become their stepping stone towards evolution. Each of the cabinet members left with the brothers giant grins as they last thing they remembered.
- Tyrn Castle dungeons, beneath the Bexley Wing -
Nia was standing over a prisoner, the once beautiful Genevieve Montclair, with a devilish grin in a single person cage located underneath her wing of the castle. This women was a current prisoner of war, and noble of the Bayonetta. Due to the Rights of War, nobles were to be captured from the battlefields, rather than killed. The Countess in question was part of a battle line lead by her husband, yet after an unexpected surprise from Tyrn, Bayonetta was forced to retreat, and the count fled for his life, leaving behind his wife. This was 5 months ago. Her first 2 months in prison were miserable, but then the princess came to her and took her into a separate holding cell, alone and took 'okay' care of her. Well okay for a prisoner atleast. The Countess had been waiting for the other shoe to drop. Yet, the only request the young princess had made was forced servitude as a handmaiden. Slavery has been outlawed for centuries, but the magic that made slaves obident, was still around today. Knowing this, the Countess knew this was no easy out. The princess had a plan for her.
Nia finally spoke after observing the fallen noble.
'My look how far the beauty has fallen, you seem to be looking worse by the day' snarked Nia
'What do you want today'
'Oh, I was just here to tell you the great news. We have killed the Wayland Wyrm, looks like our luck has finally turned… but this shouldn't come as a shock to you, since I've been telling you, we had a secret weapon this whole time' Nia smirked.
'Tsssk' The countess muttered, this was a huge blow to Bayonetta. The Wyrm might be the weakest of the 3 War titans, but he had the highest defense, and was able to tunnel under the Earths surface, allowing him to be a critical threat to any battle, as the Wyrm could be anyway and attack at any time. The other two Titans, might be stronger, but are easier to plan around, and sway the battlefield to a positive direction. This was bad news, especially if this secret weapon escaped unscathed.
'I will give you 24 hours. You can either, accept my turns, and become my handmaiden, bound to my loyalty and protection for life. Or I will return you to the true prison where you can await you days. If Bayonetta wins the war, being my handmaiden is something your country could easily make go away, but the scars from prison would never heal, oh and I forgot to mention, if you decline, I might just happen to let it slip about your past, whether your previous occupation, or worse… your hidden bloodline.'
With this, the princess knew she had the countess checkmated. She could not deny this request, and if she did her life could be ruined forever, no matter what the outcome of the war was.
'Fine… but first tell me what is it that you want from my so bad that you would dig that deep into my past sins.'
'Oh that's easy. I need you to make me irresistible. I will be meeting my future husband for the first time, and I need him to fall for him immediately. I need him to love me forever'
The countess stared at the love crazed princess. This was not some complicated play for power. No this was a women completely ensnared. She had seen this in the past, The Princess devotion would drive her to irrational decisions. There was no room for failure, for anything other than success would mean death.