My Covenant - The Vicious Vampire Queen: Chapter 22

Selene

After Shuka and I enjoyed our time together for a little while, considering the main battle was over, a sudden loud explosion came from our previous position. It must have something to do with Lyra, who was able to avoid my current ultimate move.

It did drain a great deal of my magic power, but at the same time the devastation was very much what I was expecting. If not for her defensive ability from her spirits, there’s no way she would have survived it.

But… who is she fighting now? Did Gwen actually step up and try to take action? At those thoughts, more loud bangs sounded.

Gently pushing Shuka away from my body because she was still being very clingy, I said, “Shuka, we need to go check that out.”

“Ugh… fine…” Shuka said with annoyance. “Why couldn’t they just flee and allow us to spend some quality time together, bastards?” Shuka mumbled as we both started making our way in that direction.

Bang sizzle

Approaching the battlefield, it was littered with bodies and blood. Most of the buildings that were around our new home crumbled to the ground, covered in bloodstains. Body parts of our enemies strewn across the terrain.

Off in the distance there was a group of eight individuals surrounding a lone woman. As we got within striking range, I noticed that woman was Lyra, who had been beaten gravely with multiple lacerations visible along her body.

The two men did look quite familiar, but the females who accompanied them, I have no idea. These were the ones I turned earlier, and I can see they’ve wasted no time getting to work.

I remember they were expecting to lose their virginities to us before I dominated them. Well, it looks like they have made that dream come true. I couldn’t help but chuckle, “Hehehe.”.

Looking to my side, Shuka had a question mark looming over her head, not understanding my sudden outburst of laughter.

“It looks like those two from before created their own harems from the gifts they received.” All six of the women felt connected to me as well, so it was obvious they had the skill domination used on them.

“Disgusting perverts!” Shuka snarled. I’m sure she’s remembering those same men who tried to take advantage of her.

“Well… at least now they will be motivated to help our cause in the future.” I couldn’t help but chuckle again. I really don’t care how they use their free time. But, when the time comes to help, they better drop everything and show up without hesitation.

Once the two of us were about to arrive at their location, everyone froze as if they had all seen a ghost. Even Lyra stared at me with fear. I really like that look, hehehe. The more people that felt despair around me, the better.

The six elves and two men took a knee, bowing their heads in my direction. It seems that without even knowing my face, someone dominated by that skill will understand who the true ruler is without ever having to meet them.

Shuka hurriedly wrapped her arms around me. I glanced at Shuka, who was a few inches shorter, seeing the look of death on her face. If even one of them took an affectionate position towards me at this instance, they would probably die.

No amount of healing would help them survive being completely mauled. I guess she could also use her skill and just eat them. Who knows if they could survive her stomach, but I’m guessing it wouldn’t be easy.

‘Welcome back, my daughters. I’m happy to see you’re alright.’ The loving voice of my mother felt comforting as Shuka instantly relaxed. Amazing how she could have such a reaction. But, it’s good they’ve both accepted each other.

“No problem at all, Mom; it was a piece of cake.” I said with confidence. “How are things going here?” Who wouldn’t want to act cool in front of their parents in a situation like this?

‘Starting tomorrow, we’re really going to start training, both you and Shuka. Even though this was a victory in our favor, the both of you still act too recklessly. Knowing your limits is a must, and now with subordinates under you, leading by example is paramount.’ Her voice wasn’t really commanding, but firm.

We both sighed at her words, but at the same time I don’t really mind training. I think this is just a normal response that automatically happens when scolded by a parent. This is a feeling I have never received in this life, as I was always treated with hate or avoidance no matter the situation.

‘I’m just looking out for both of you. I’ve received combat strategies and multiple types of training methods from my experience at viewing the other world. My current photographic memory allows me to take in anything I see or read. It will be a great experience for our future endeavors.’

“I understand and look forward to it. Becoming an unstoppable force in the future is something I dreamed of all the time. Especially when I was in that dungeon all those years, I always wanted to become someone who was unmatched. So I would never be put into that type of situation ever again.” Shuka’s hug tightened at my words, and this sudden emotional feeling enveloped my body.

‘I’m so sorry, Selene. If only I had power, I would have saved you from that hell.’ My mother’s voice came off as emotional.

“It’s alright, Mom, I don’t blame you for any of this. I know my birth wasn’t even your decision, but I’m still glad you gave me a chance to be born into this world. I love you for that.” My eyes felt watery as the other nine people present besides Shuka tilted their heads up and looked at me with conflicted expressions. “Mom, can they also hear you?” I asked curiously.

‘No, I don’t want them in on our private conversation. Even though you’re still talking out loud, they still won’t understand the context.’

“Hehehe.” I guess it works for my persona as being someone crazy. “Anyway, what happened here?” I directed it to everyone, not just the one in my head.

“I can answer that, my mistress.”

“Who were you again?” I forgot to ask for their names on our last interaction.

“I’m your fateful servant Hendricks, and this is my partner in crime, Joel. These six ladies behind us were the ones we saved from that paper you gave us earlier.” At the words of Hendricks, Lyra reacted ever so slightly. Aha, so it has something to do with her.

“I can only assume those locations weren’t easy targets considering that distrustful elf was the one who drew it.” My finger pointing at Lyra as everyone present stared at her.

“C-c-could I speak to my lady?” One of the elves said with fear on her face. Her appearance was striking and at the same time innocent. The perfect poster child you would want in your movie to get all the horny men to come watch it.

“Hmm… sure, go for it.”

“Many years ago, Lyra tricked us into coming here.” She took a few seconds to compose herself before she continued, “The Elves have been persecuted for as long as I can remember. The human race wants to own our people because most of us are unable to defend ourselves. Our appearances do us no favors as we're very desirable to the opposite sex.”

She’s not lacking in confidence in her beauty, that’s for sure.

“Our men were disappearing by the day with no way of knowing the cause at the time. We became even more vulnerable than ever before. That was when Lyra offered to help secure us somewhere safe to stay.” A fierce anger showed on her face. “She led us into a trap with hundreds, if not thousands, of humans in armor present. We had nowhere to run, and Lyra just stood there and watched with a wicked smile as we were auctioned off to the highest bidder.” Tears dropped with all six looking depressed.

A sudden burst of laughter sounded out, “Hahaha, you stupid morons, too weak to even protect yourselves and too stupid to understand that I was the one who got rid of your husbands.” Everyone present was dumbfounded by her sudden confession. Her face twisted with joy as if she was getting off on their hatred towards her. “I very much enjoyed cutting each and every one of them apart.”

The elves all looked at her with scrunched-up faces that showed so much hatred it could almost kill a person. It’s pretty obvious Lyra suspects she will not get out of this situation. She looked utterly exhausted with many wounds all over her body, not even able to stand up on her own feet.

No one rushed her, though, as everyone turned in my direction. As if waiting for me to give some kind of verdict.

“Please, my lady, Mistress Selene, give us the opportunity to kill this woman. We’ve spent many years being tortured to the edge of death before we finally got saved by these fine gentlemen.” The two men's faces blush as they look away at her words.

At the very least it looks like they treat the women with respect, so I can’t really say anything if they truly built their own harems. Quite the lucky ones having so many beauties look at them with such devoted eyes. What am I even thinking? No one could ever compare to my Shuka.

I looked over at Shuka, who was studying my face, and before she could say anything, I gave her a quick peck on her lips. “You know I love you the most, so don’t worry about it.”

“I love you too.” Shuka said as my personal space was even further taken away. But, it’s not like I minded it. She’s just too cute when she acts this way.

“So… any last words, Lyra?” I look at her with a solemn face.

“You need me, hehehe.” Lyra’s laugh was ominous. Do I also sound that way when I laugh? I wondered.

“What’s so funny? You’re about to be ripped apart by the very people you destroyed in the past. A poetic justice, I guess.” My eye’s carefully watching all of Lyra’s movements just in case she tried something.

“Your father is far worse than I am, and I know the exact locations of all the elves that are still currently alive within the Tilum Kingdom.” Lyra’s face was full of confidence as if she had just pulled a Uno reverse card.

My eyes glanced to the Elves, whose faces have all remained the same even after hearing they could save the others who have been captured.

“Kill!”

“Kill!”

“Kill!” They all started repeating the same word.

Lyra’s face for the first time showed a bit of fear having realized her last card had also been reversed.

The elf who had spoken for the others before started to speak, “Even though we would like to save our kin, the words of this woman can never be trusted. We’re also not just Elves anymore, but something much greater.” They all looked at me as if wondering what kind of monster they’d been turned into.

“You’re now called vampires, which will be known as the most powerful race in the future. So have some pride in your new identity and never allow anyone to look down on you in the future.” I instructed.

“Yes, my queen.” All six said in unison as if they had practiced it beforehand.

Hmm, queen does have a good ring to it, and I dislike being called my lady or mistress. “Yes, from now on refer to me as queen, for that’s who I will become in the future.”

“Ahahaha, how can you ever become a queen?” Lyra truly knows how to get under someone’s skin. It’s whatever; she is going to die whether she likes it or not.

“Go ahead and do with her what you will. Just make sure she’s dead because I don’t need her coming back later for some kind of stupid revenge arc.” Shuka and I start to make our way towards the mansion as the six elves collect swords from dead soldiers.

Taking a quick glance back, I saw them swinging relentlessly at the body of Lyra that was being dismantled. They cut off her fingers and toes moving up as they left her body in many little pieces. “Once you're done, come find me.” I yelled back as they kept viciously tearing Lyra’s body apart like zombies in an apocalypse.

The guttural screams of Lyra were completely cut off as soon as we entered the barrier of our home. We now had some nice peace and quiet to spend some quality time with my favorite girl in the world.