Royal Academy Part 2

--The Nydisian Kingdom, The Castle, The Royal Court--

"My King," The guards bowed as Lucian walked through the halls of the royal court and the gates that lead to the castle opened in his wake.

Lucian had left Llewelyn to handle matters at the academy for a few days. His return to the castle was going to be very brief as he would need to select recruits soon.

He had changed into a King's attire and his hair was slicked back neatly as always, except for one strand that rested slightly below his eyebrow.

His footsteps echoed in the marble halls as he pushed both doors of the royal court and sat down on the throne. Those that were in the room bowed respectfully and in awe of their current leader.

"Milord, based on the constable's report, the magistrates of Sareweth sent in a report of several witches practicing magic that has been unaccounted for," the herald said.

Ever since the old era witches were allowed to use magic but only if they've been granted permission by the throne and send in constant detailed reports of their use of magic.

Lucian narrowed his eyes upon hearing about the witches that undermined his law, "What is the constable's request?"

"The constable wishes to round up the witches and behead them in the town square." The herald answered, waiting for the King's judgement.

Lucian picked up a glass of aged blood that had been presented to him and took a slow sip from the cup. Everyone in the room remained silent as he did so. It was normal during meetings like this for people to remain on the walls and bear witness to everything the King does and says.

"The right to practice magic in Sareweth has been indefinitely revoked, anyone seen practicing magic in the city will be executed. Have the witches who were caught brought to the dungeons." Lucian wanted to send a message loud and clear to the witches. Either they follow the regulations on using magic or they die.

On the other side of the castle, Lady Victoria heard the commotion outside. It would be rude as a guest not to come down and greet whoever has arrived. Lady Victoria stepped out in a yellow coloured corset dress and alerted her ladies in waiting.

It wasn't until they arrived at the gates of the castle, did she realize it was Lucian that had returned. As they approached the doors of the royal court she could firmly hear his voice.

Upon her arrival, the guards pushed open the doors for her and her ladies. "My King," Victoria and her ladies bowed in respect. Lucian gestured his hand for the herald to continue listing the reports he had received despite his conversation with Victoria.

Lucian was informed that Victoria had maneuvered her way into being a guest here while he was gone, so he wasn't surprised to see her. "Lady Victoria, to what do I owe the pleasure of our visit? I'm sure your father received the deed to a portion of land I granted him for the celebration of your engagement."

Victoria immediately frowned but she tried to mask it, "My engagement?"

Some were finding it difficult to continue listening to the herald when the dialogue between Lady Victoria and Lucian was much more appealing.

"I was informed that your father had accepted the marriage proposal from one of the Viscount's sons," Lucian said smiling at the blonde-haired vampiress.

Lucian knew he was sending her on a wild goose chase to her father but at least it'd be some time before she'd come looking for him. Her father had accepted the marriage proposal but it wasn't for Victoria but her elder sister.

"Milord, you must be mistaken," Victoria tried to keep her anger at bay, wanting to slaughter her father for giving away her hand in marriage before Lucian was ready to settle down with her.

"Speak with your father, I'm sure he'll shed some light on the situation at hand," Lady Victoria obediently stepped back to stand next to the wall, trying to keep her annoyance at bay.

Lucian continued to listen to the herald's reports and pass his judgement but just before the court was excused, the head maid, Beatrice stepped forward.

"My King," Beatrice bowed. "Are we still to make preparations for the festive ball?" No official statement has gone out about whether or not the festive ball will be held this year.

Lucian, however, knew this was the perfect opportunity to draw out the anti-monarchs. "The entire Kingdom will be invited. Lawrence, make sure to send out invitations to every doorstep in Nydisia," Lucian ordered the herald who went by the name, Lawrence.

Not many were privileged with an invitation to the castle, this was the perfect means to send guards across the kingdom and query those that did not show.

Upon hearing the King's invitation there was light but exciting chatter across the court. At balls as such, women used opportunities like these to find a suitor or maybe even catch the King's eye.

Lady Victoria smirked as her chest puffed up in pride, this was her chance to flaunt power by standing beside Lucian. The entire Kingdom will know that she was his bride-to-be.

Lucian left the royal court to which Victoria tried to follow him but couldn't manage to keep up with him. As he stepped into the King's Quarters he caught sight of the blue-eyed maid he came across the previous week.

Instantly, he felt his fangs throb realizing how long it has been since he's had fresh human blood.

"Milord," She mumbled but as she was about to walk past him, he stopped her. "Is there anything I can do for you?" She asked.

"Wait in my chambers," And with that, he left the corridor and arrived in his study to write a letter to Llewelyn in regards to his return to the academy.

Lucian originally thought it would take a week before he could return but now he'd be done with his agenda in a matter of days.

He made his way to his chambers to find the maid standing in the middle of the room. "What is your name?" Lucian asked as he began to remove his upper body attire, leaving him shirtless as he walked over to the girl.

"Annora, Milord," She knew why the King had invited her to his chambers and she was very much willing.

Lucian walked around the maid as he let his primal instincts to feed take over. "Mhm, Undress yourself, Annora," He hummed as his eyes turned a darker shade of red.

Annora did as the King requested of her and stood in her birth form. He pushed the girl unto his bed and began to unbuckle his trousers.

Without hesitation, he entered the maid and continued to deliver strokes to his liking. This was not the first time men of higher ranking had taken Annora, but due to the King's size, she groaned in pain momentarily before crying out in pleasure.

Lucian allowed his fangs to elongate before sinking his teeth into her neck. He continued to take her as his hunger for blood was being sated.

Annora knew he was drinking from her at such a fast pace, and if he continued any longer she'd be dead in minutes. Lucian pulled back his fangs and flipped the girl over and entered her again from behind.

All Annora felt was euphoria as she was dazed with pleasure and a hint of pain but Lucian on the other hand had gotten bored when he finished drinking from her.

An hour later and the girl had released several times while Lucian had not been compelled enough by the girl to release even once.

Annora moaned as he pulled out and Lucian, who was stark naked, walked over to his stash of alcohol and poured himself a drink while the maid was still in recovery.

"Get out," Lucian instructed, seeing as the maid who was teary-eyed wanted to linger around in his presence.

Once the maid was out, he sat down on the couch in his chambers and took generous gulps of the alcohol that managed to suppress his never-ending hunger.