5 The first step of conquest

My practice was interrupted when Viticus entered my hearing range, I quickly pulled my bone sword back into my body. Not out of fear or anything just a desire to learn more before I reveal all of my cards. It was odd Viticus didn't return with anyone but was instead returning back with just a box filled with what I assumed were clothes. As he knocks on the door, I to my surprise opened it with my mind. Yes, this confirms it I have a connection with this room.

"You won't believe what just happened. The queen herself after hearing about your wings and tail. Ordered her personal tailor to create clothes for you, ten sets of clothing. Though both the tailor and queen are busy waiting for the king to be born they allowed me to guess your size and even…. I almost dare not say this. but they allow me to take some of the clothing that was meant to be for the king and give them to you."

"Oh, is that what happened, perfect now that I have clothes, I will depart immediately to greet my fellow Intecqus. But before that I want you to prepare a few things for me. I'd like all the things required for woodworking brought here as soon as possible. Don't worry ill set it up myself, if I have to. Also, find me a strong guard that specializes in swordsmanship. Have him assigned as my personal trainer. And lastly but not least bring me large amounts of wood. I shall get dressed get it done quickly"

After I said that It was clear that he found nothing I said to be reasonable or entertaining at all. He stood there for some time before balling up his three fingers and walking up to me. Eyes appearing anger-filled, no longer willing to take my demands any longer. He stood towering above me staring down as though wondering if he should beat the hell out of me.

"Listen here you arrogant litt…."

Before he could finish what he was saying my tail flew through the air. Tearing through the air as though it were killing air itself and wrapping around his neck squeezing the life out of him. It was honestly scary the aura I released gave even me a fright. As though it would kill anyone that didn't recognize the authority of this body. but my fear could not in any way compare to the look of terror on the face of Viticus who looked as though he was looking at the demon even the devil would be scared of.

After calming down and realizing that I was killing him I released him and turned my back to him using my tail to grab the box of clothes and also in a strange way let him know that if he didn't get out id finish he off immediately.

I got dressed in a thick shirt, it had a large padded chest area and an area for my wings to fit through. Though everything was tight it was still something I liked wearing. The pants had an area at the back in which I could put it on then tie the back around my tail. Good, I thought as I walked out only to see Viticus standing at attention.

"Lead the way. I have a great show to put on"

I said noticing the look of fear still in the eyes of Viticus. The walk was long and involved walks up large flights of stairs. If I had to guess we were in a cave, but we had dug deep into the ground creating our makeshift home.

As we grew closer, I heard many Intecqus talking, they all appeared to lack a direction In life, as there conversations were mundane and joyless. Just walking around waiting for the king's birth, "hahaha ill give you all a purpose In life ha trust me." I thought while stepping up out of the hallway, into what I assumed was the dining hall. They seemed to be eating a soup-like meal with thin chunks that looked like some meat potato mixture.

After some time more and more Intecqus noticed me. "They all thought I was the king ha-ha don't worry I soon will be." I thought while standing bold and tall. my wings fluttering and tail slithering as though looking for a victim. After some time, I heard them whispering "That's the king" "He has wings" and "would you look at that tail" I stood there listening to them whisper among themselves all taking a knee. Its time I thought to break their bubble of hope.

"Fellow Intecqus It pains me to inform you all that I am not the king you've been waiting for nor am a royal guard. No, I am nothing more than the firstborn of this generation, that has seemingly inherited a will from a broken people crying out for a savior. But brothers and sisters I see the situation that we're in and it pains my heart to see you all starved and sickle…. I know you have no reason to join with me but if you would take a chance, I promise to lead us all to salvation… no longer shall we have to hide deep inside this destitute cave, slowly dying as we're forced to wait. So afraid of the monsters outside that we contend ourselves with a slow death. Damnit, damn it all, can't you see, don't you remember we once ruled planets! Our queens once numbered in the thousands each producing millions of children that would lead our people to greatness, yet now we've been broken to such an extent that we now hope for a "king" a singular being to save us all. I will speak no more all I wish to do Is tell you my vision of the future. I plan to start a hunting party that will begin hunting in 4 months' time. I also must inform all of you that I am not a kind Intecqu as I believe that those who don't work, have no right to eat, or share in the bounty of those who do. So, join with me and become strong and mighty our first mission shall be to rule this planet and use it as a springboard to propel us towards the stars once again join me and grab hold your destiny or wait patiently for the king that may never come."

During my speech, I saw people getting up and walking away. I overheard some cursing me under there breath, it was all as expected but to my surprise, none would dare to even speak up. To voice their displeasure with what I said. This is further proof though they may be waiting for a king, it's not because they have some inherent loyalty in him.

They are nothing more than broken people who have been told legends of other Intecqu societies that have been where they are now and have also chosen to give birth to this "king" figure. From what I can tell the king is nothing more than an Intecqu who the queen chooses to feed more and give the title "king" a person who is destined to protect and kill the enemies of the Intecqu.

As I scanned over the crowd once more, I noticed a few Intecqu who appeared truly strong as though they were unbothered by the lack of food and the fact that the queen mother was sick. Also, those who remained kneeling. Staring up to me as though I was a king. I made a mental note of there faces and walked off back into the hallway. Viticus stomping right after me. A face scrunched into an angry mess, he waited until we got further into the hallway before he started shouting.

"How could you embarrass yourself like that. As the firstborn, you are a representation of the king. Listen here you may think yourself important because of the fact that you were born first but don't be so arrogant as to think you are special."

As he started shouting, I had the thought of punishing him again, but I decided against it, seeing as his arm was still in the healing process, which was quite amazing, he healed quickly a white mist could be seen leaving his body. But I also chose not to punish him because he too was a despite fool seeking a king to solve all of his problems.

As I watched him shout and frantically moving his one good arm around like a crazed man, I felt pity for him also I knew he still had an innate fear of me. As he refused to even look me in my direction too afraid that by doing so It would make it all real in away.

I allowed him to yell about how amazing the king would be but when he started to go on about me drinking the sack of blood in my hand. Anger started to swirl within me. "this damn fool believes me to be a baby that needs to be told when to eat." This was a thought that caused me to act on instinct again.

My tail wrapped around him, starting at his feet and working its way all the way up to his neck. Then from the palm of the hand like tail a sharp bone could be seen right at his neck. Though I thought I pierced through his neck, it turned out all I did was place it firmly against his soft skin.

I had destroyed the sack of blood in my hand. Anger fumed through me as I turned around, I placed my hand behind my back, with a calm exterior I turned around, starred at the frightened Viticus unable to even properly breath as my tail squeezed the life out of him. I must have been starring at him for minutes, increasing and decreasing the tightness of my tail.

"Viticus I won't ever force anyone to follow me. Nor would I ask you to forget your loyalties…. But there's something you must know if you choose to follow me. I dislike repeating myself. And all throughout the day, I've constantly told you that I will drink the blood when I am hungry. I do not and will not ever need you to tell me something more than once."

I let him go and turned around before he could even let out his first gasp for air. But as I walked off it seemed as though he was attempting to say something, but I kept walking.

"Wait... my apologies firstborn. I shall never pester you again."

"I wait for no one and need no apology all I ask is that you never make the same mistake twice. Come along if you wish but know this as long as you follow me. I am your king, your god the end and the beginning."