74 C73 Inner Struggles

The music outside had started in full swing, everyone together as they played and enjoyed the music, food and new freedom they all had received with even some vampires out as well as they chatted with the locals.

It was a perfect summer day and generally inside the vortex, a day like this was hell, in the safety of Sanctuary it was a blessing to be able to get water whenever one wanted, eat as much as you wanted and even to sleep without worrying about something wanting to kill you.

Delina came from the temple escorted by Jelina and several other vampires. Every one of them wearing a white shrine robe that had been prepared from Baski after they had arrived. It was a similar colour to the power Nathan had displayed when using his divine will.

It was easy enough to consolidate power between each vampire when nearly everyone had already seen his ability first hand, able to decimate anything in his path but also able to provide strength and life to those around him.

After receiving the new power from him, it was clear that every vampire was able to live without the constant hunger for feeding. It also had a side effect of being able to taste again. Delina's first meal was a simple steak cooked to perfection. Such a simple thing that non-vampires got on a daily basis could bring her to tears.

Heading out into the sunlight was no longer painful and did nothing all too dangerous, and it seemed that many other previously dangerous anti-vampire tactics became nulled by this addition of power.

The all-father was able to do this; no other Demigod had managed to do this similar feat which was the reason why all the vampires now stood at his back, ready to support him and serve him forever.

The group that had come with them, the villagers from the town was another issue. They were loyal to the vampires but not necessary Nathan. This issue proved again to be rather easy to change everyone's mind.

The large area filled with greens, trees and fresh flowing water had turned even the most suspective person into true believers. At this point it was easy to start converting the people in the town, many had seen the mystical powers of the man himself.

Unlike the other Demigods who had been dead for sometime this man was standing by them and had provided them with an apparent miracle to them. Faith in the other Demigods wained as six of them had died hundreds of years earlier, and the other Demigod never showed herself anymore except for the one act she committed to building the vortex.

This act caused her church to spread like wildfire, nearly everyone submitting to her with the remaining submitting to her will to save themselves from the church's wrath.

Those inside the Vortex had felt this pain due to the power of said church who ruled with an iron fist, doing as they pleased. Everyone inside the vortex currently lost with no way out. She planned on bringing them all under Nathan's fold and providing them with everything they desired. This plan could gain them all something much more potent.

Total loyalty.

Reaching the main building in the centre of the town, the group of vampires entered and headed to the stairs. The ground floor still filled with many simple beds with clothes, blankets and other items to provide the bedding. The entire Civilian population currently slept in here except for the families who had gained a home.

Reaching the second floor became a different story as Military personal walked around, speaking to each other and getting reports and items resolved. It was clear to see that the Military occupied the space much more efficiently than the Queen's side. Only a few members of her department even around to discuss matters.

Reaching to the meeting room, entering inside with a sudden knock as she saw the many members of the Military with General Lee at its helm and then the sad side of the Queen with only one assistant with her to discuss matters.

"Thank you for allowing me to come here and visit you all. I have a few matters to discuss, and I'm sure we can agree on them with ease."

The room seemed somewhat tense as Delina sensed hostility from Feya already, the natural state from General Lee held some promise though as she brightly smiled to the group.

"Firstly I already think you know we established the Church of the All-Father in celebration for our Lord and god Nathan."

She bowed her head slightly as she took a moment to look around the room before continuing her speech to make sure everything became ready for her next plan.

"Due to this fact, I think the new town's religion should become adapted to this religion. The city already majority supports this, and it will be a fantastic idea to support this."

Her eyes are looking at each member as she stared into everyone's eyes, making sure to give eye contact as she knew that making everyone made aware of her power and passion for getting what she wanted.

It was clear the intention's of the room as Feya currently was the only one giving any hostile intent towards her. Her smile was continuing as she then began on her next tactic.

"With this being the case I think we then should begin to expand our influence outwards, the other towns that have yet to pick a side should be brought under us. We can then make our nation when we gain enough support from everyone."

She smiled to them all as she laid down her plans for the short term to gain more power for Nathan. Her head was turning to Feya as she felt like she knew what was coming.

"Really?"

Feya coldly responded as she looked to Delina. Her eyes showing the distain for the woman as plain as day.

"Are you stupid?"