The Legend of the ruthless Empress Freya

Chapter 262 The Stranger From Elsewhere II

- POV General -

In the Japanese-style room hidden behind the main hall of what seemed to be a cathedral, the Priest continued his story. He had even come to the end, ending with how this V had gotten trapped in stone without anyone noticing. Who ? When ? How ? It was an unbearable riddle, but the vampire hadn't given up hope, knowing more or less what it took to get answers.

"It was obvious, we in turn had to search for this mysterious person who could free Lady V no matter how long it took. No matter who it was we decided to follow them, the one whose blood power surpasses the Royal lineage, the very Master of the one we see as a Goddess."

Magnus stopped there in total silence, letting his entire audience recover from the thrilling story he had told. Of course there were more details to it all but for now it was the broad outlines to be fleshed out later in conversation. It was the first time that he shared this story and it was false to say that it had not made him a small pinch in the heart, invaded of some doubts in front of this unthinkable choice.

During several seconds, the vampire looked at the group in front of him unable to say anything more submerged by the emotion. He hid it well but not enough for the eyes of Freya which fixed him and seemed to read in his soul the least of his secrets. It had not taken her  more information to understand the heart of the quest finally deciding to speak addressing not only Magnus but Jade too.

"So you've been making her quest yours all these years, sending the Queens in search of them, all having one thing in common, their Royal Blood element."

"Exactly. For hundreds of years Lady V has helped my people in every way, making sure that they didn't disappear even in the darkest of times. At the same time she was always looking for that blood manipulator, convinced that they were out there somewhere. Unfortunately that time is over and the one who brought us everything...is no more"

For the Empress, her wife and sisters, it was pretty clear, this V was a different being for sure even if they didn't know everything about this world. Yet there were still some grey areas, a binder, the information that would put it all together like the last piece of a puzzle. The answer seemed obvious but was it really that easy ? What connected her to all this ? After all, even as Lucifer, manipulating blood didn't make her the chosen one.

Freya had come all the way here because she wanted to find out the origin of this instinctive attraction the Vampire Queen had provoked since their meeting. It all seemed to be blood-related, but she needed a little more insight to draw a satisfactory conclusion. Whatever the case, the she-wolf had been interested in this story and in the perspective of a future alliance, was looking to learn more in the case of a possible help from Elysium.

The world had already begun to change since her arrival and the balance of things was being reversed for the first time ever. The Empress needed allies for the next phase of her plans, it was time to do more than just expand her Empire. It was time to find those who may have given up a life of freedom, but who could make a difference...which is also why Freya had come personally.

Under the guise of a family trip, even as the Commanders ignored it, she was slowly putting her pieces in place on the chessboard that was the Continent. The threat was everywhere, some known like the Supreme, but others were not, lurking in the shadows. That's why the Imperial couple had taken their children on a journey that might have seemed dangerous at first glance during those dark times.

Now that they had finally arrived safe at their destination, the Empress could concentrate on her objective, which was to find out more about this V. The atmosphere was heavy because the subject was serious but that did not impress her and did not prevent her from thinking. So, after a few seconds the she-wolf raised her head again to ask without any detour the only questions that were turning in her head without respite.

"But tell me, how did you plan to recognize this mysterious person and how can you be sure that they can free her from this strange curse ? I guess the very way to break it is not even a sure thing"

At her questions, the vampire grabbed his glasses to put them on the tip of his nose to think, having forgotten that the lenses had been broken not long ago. It was strange for him and he found himself revealing many things to people he didn't know at all. Yet they had been brought here by the Queen herself and for the moment that was enough, keeping in the corner of his head not to forget their information to them.

"Well, all this time we've been assuming that her release was blood related or something else we don't know about even now. As for how to recognize this person it's simple, anyone with great blood power is a candidate"

"I see"

This simply meant that the Priest had no idea how to free V or even if it was possible which intrigued the Empress. She who saw several scenarios playing out in her head to carry out her plan, after all they only had a month ahead of them. As Freya began to think, Magnus finally looked up with a serious look on his face, determined to learn more about them as agreed.

"Now tell me... what does the history of the vampires of Vancesia have to do with a hybrid she-wolf and the Mother of earth Dragon s? What is the Elysium Empire ?"

He still didn't understand why Jade had agreed to bring them here, he didn't know how they could help and was still a little suspicious. The man had answered the she-wolf's questions but part of him still didn't know if it was a mistake or not. Almost hypnotized by the presence of these two beings, he had let his guard down but wasn't going to be caught off guard again and was now demanding answers.

"I don't know."

The Empress' immediate response left him speechless as did Jade who listened in silence, intrigued by the answer she was about to give. She knew a little more than the Priest but was still in the dark about Freya's identity and what she wanted to accomplish. The Fallen Queen did know one thing though, that her power was unfathomable to her despite her level and strength that was far beyond average.

"I don't know or at least I'm not sure yet, that said, since you told us your story then I'll tell you mine but maybe showing you would be more effective"

Without warning, the she-wolf slowly stood up before moving to the middle of the room without a word under the confused gaze of the long dark haired vampire. For some reason his heart had started to race and his breathing had become heavy as he watched. The young woman then closed her eyes, sending out another wave of cool wind from the mana she was releasing bit by bit so as not to create problems.

Under everyone's gaze her appearance started to change, her wolf ears and tail disappeared while her demon horns grew a little more. The beautiful demonic tattoos that were under her eyes began to move to cover her face a little more. Once again her black hair changed to a bright blood red as her human ears became as pointed as those of the elf.

Opening her eyelids slowly, Freya then revealed an iris that were no longer violet but the same color as her hair in front of a black cornea. At this moment, Magnus could not believe his eyes, impressed by this change but also terrified by this spectacle. He was not at the end of his sorrows because it was not finished, the Empress was using her mana to show one of her elements.

Blood came out of her fingers in the form of thick, moving threads as if they were each endowed with a consciousness. They had appeared at breakneck speed, now swirling around the room like a storm of threads capable of slicing through anything. Behind them, June and May, who were directly connected to her, had knelt down by instinct under her demon form, which even if incomplete, awakened their loyalty as sins.

Kira had managed to resist this sudden urge much more used to the presence of her older sister but the feeling was still strong. Gaya and Shiro watched in awe while Angel hid behind the little Princess with normal fear. Only Kalaa was watching the scene with tears in her eyes, tears caused by the vision of Lucifer reminding her once again that her little sister was alive and safe.

The threads of blood twirling in the air were only level three but their power was undeniable especially when manipulated by such a being. Freya had not revealed all of her power, but the aura in which the room was enveloped was unique, suffocating and terrifying. Magnus had never felt such a thing, her show of strength earlier had nothing to do with it, it was far too different, beyond imagination.

"W-Who are you really ?"

"I told you, Freya Nightshade, Empress of the Elysium Empire."

In no way did the beautiful young woman plan to reveal the secrets of her past, but since she manipulated blood, he had to know. The two vampires in the room were unaware, however, that her element was Primordial Blood thus surpassing any type of element related to it. After all, Lucifer was the Goddess of Blood and Death making Freya their original manipulator and thus the ancestor of all vampires on the Continent.

"I-It's you...your Highness...you are the one we have been waiting for...I-..."

As the she-wolf made her threads of blood disappear and also returned to her usual form, Magnus had fallen to his knees unable to formulate a sentence. His eyes were wet and turned towards her in the same way as a Goddess, with the hope of an entire existence. As if his whole life had taken on meaning for this very moment, the man was sure of it, until now no one had made him feel this way...it was her.

Freya knowing her own past was also almost convinced but one question remained, who was this V who had been looking for her for so many years ? The Empress did not have all her memories but even Kalaa who remembered everything did not seem to recognize her. The chances that she was this mysterious person were high but there were still doubts which she was quick to explain to avoid any false hope.

"I don't claim to be able to free your savior from her stone prison, in fact before listening to your story I didn't know if my existence was linked to hers and I still don't. However, I came here to establish diplomatic relations and to understand the origin of my instinctive attraction to Royal blood"

It was her entire instinct that had guided her here to the side of this fallen Queen taken prisoner during a bloody and violent war. Everything had led her to this quest and for Freya, who did not believe in fate, everything was falling perfectly into place in a frightening way. She had one month, one month to complete her project and it was in this Realm of vampires that she would be able to evolve as Lucifer and as Empress.

The she-wolf knew that from that moment on Jade and Magnus had placed all their hopes in her and she intended to use it for the good of her own people. The first objective was to gain their trust, which seemed to be done, then came the diplomatic discussion. Of course this statue thing was a priority as well but Freya had first come as the leader of an Empire and she didn't want to forget that for her own personal gain.

"I-I beg you, tell me your story."

Lost in thought, the she-wolf was coming out of her reflective state when the trembling voice of the vampire sounded, feverish and pleading. Kneeling in front of her, he begged her with his hands clasped on his chest as if he was making a prayer unable to look away. She did not say it but to see him like that brought a very great satisfaction to her taking well care to remain silent while fixing him during very long seconds.

After all Freya had not forgotten how he had flirted with her wife and even if she had come with good intentions, her dark side was coming up. The man who had appeared so proud of himself, so assured of his power, was almost bowing down to learn more of her story. Seeing him like this made her shiver and while the urge to torture him a little crossed her mind, her wife who had sensed these intentions suddenly spoke up.

"I'll do it."

Gaya had stood up in turn looking at her wife with squinted eyes warning her that this was not the time to be thinking about such things. Although she shared her feelings no matter what was going to happen Magnus and Jade could make powerful allies it should not be forgotten. So, as the Empress surrendered to her Queen, the beautiful dragoness having captured everyone's attention then began her long tale from the very beginning.

"It all began in a cave deep in the forest of Syn in the land of Zal..."

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FULL STATUS

Names : Freya / Lucifer Nightshade

Age : 0 year old / Mentally : 25 years old

Sex : Female

Course: Ice Demon Wolf of Chaos - Adult

Race : Imperial Demon

Titles :

- Demon Goddess of Primordial Blood and Death (former - until all powers are recovered) - 30%.

- Wrathful Lucifer (7th Sin) - Master of the uniques Sins Demons (to unlock it, please gather the other 6 - 3/6 - (locked)

- Dragon tamer

- Ruthless slayer

Level : 45/70

Exp needed for next level: 0 / 46 000

HP : 170 000 / 170 000 MP : 85 000 / 85 000. BLOOD : 100 / 100

Strength: 660

Defense : 660

Agility : 666

Endurance: 663

Speed : 662

Intelligence: 660

Charisma: 500 (imperial she-wolf)

Attribute points to allocate : 0

Married to : Gaya Nightshade

Daughter : Shiro Nightshade

Twins (son & daughter) : Tyle & Altaïs Nightshade

Little sister : Kira Nightshade (Greedy Fox)

Big sister : Kalaa Nightshade

Empire (menu)

Subordinates: 5865 (keep growing)

Humans killed: 153

Souls: 0/3

Elements: Ice / Chaos (Freya) - Blood / Death (Lucifer)

Skills (all):

Attacks :

- Demon Claws (Lvl 5)

- Bite of hell (Lvl 6)

- Infernal ice spikes (Lvl 6)

- Fighting techniques (Lvl max)

- Mastery of the katana (lvl max)

- Demonic Empress aura (lvl 7)

Défense :

- Ice demon wall (Lvl 6)

- Demonic Cloak (lvl 5)

- Pain Resistance (lvl 6)

Attack/Defense :

- Domain of the Ice Empress "Frozen Wrath" (lvl 4)

- Death Gaze (lvl 1)

Others :

- Humanoid form

- Demonic form (linked to the title so incomplete) - 20%.

- Ice creation (Lvl 6)

- Detection and control of mana (lvl 6)

- Storage of chaos (Lvl 4)

- Devouring Chaos (Lvl 5)

- Master of Souls (lvl 3)

- Lucifer's Threads of Blood (lvl 3)

- Healing Blood (lvl 3)

- Analysis

- Telepathy

Passives :

- Commander (lvl max)

- Natural Aura of the Ice Empress ]