章 27: A fruitless night

Meanwhile, at Varecien, Lyrus walked into the hall for the council meeting. In here, every single officiating Vampire, be it a minister, general in the army of Varecien, the commander of the royal guards. and the nobles were all seated as they awaited the King's presence.

"My Lord," everyone stood to their feet as he walked in, adorned in his usual black garments and a Cape with red undertone. Lyrus did not respond until he was seated and they remained standing until he told them to do so. A privilege and authority that many now envied and longed for.

"You may also sit," Lyrus said after taking his seat. Adrian stood beside him like the right hand that he was and began briefing the council on the matter of the kingdom and the purpose of the meeting.