[-At the Northern Fortress within the Vampire Kingdom -]

Each vampire guards stationed outside the walls of the fortress were fully geared in protection for the hail storm.

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There was a huge hailstorm that surrounded the northern fortress.

Eye goggles were even needed for every guard stationed outside the castle of the northern fortress.

To cover their eyes from the strong cuts of the hailstorm.

Remy instructed the other guards to be wary of their surroundings.

She approached their Grand Elder.

Amelia was informed about the possible attack they may receive from the forces of King Lionel.

"Is everything ready?" Amelia asked Remy.

"Yes, we have prepared all the things you have requested us to do." Remy's response to their Grand Elder.

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Just outside the walls of the fortress.

A group of warlocks has positioned themselves by the outskirts of the northern fortress.

Summoning the destructive weather.

Stronger wind and raging hailstorm.

Making it more difficult for the guards to notice the approaching group of King Magnus.

As they were covered by a white mist.

King Magnus used his most powerful crest stones to grant him tremendous power.

Enabling him to access his powerful attacks and summoning abilities.

To their surprise, a huge avalanche took down all the vampire guards in one swoop.

Then a powerful blast destroyed the main gate of the northern fortress.

-BOOM!-

Vampires were easily disposed of by King Magnus.

His powers were too overwhelming for the vampire guards.

Eliminating anyone in their path.

Their main objectives were;

(1) Capture the Grand Vampire Elder, Amelia.

(2) And eliminate the rest of her supporters in the northern fortress.

Right at the moment, they entered the main hall of the northern fortress, Amelia was surrounded by her personal guards.

Including Remy, the former henchman of King Lionel.

"Surrender already! It's useless to go against me and my army of warlocks. We are heavily equipped against you and your little army." King Magnus warned Amelia.

Confident with his own power.

"YOU WILL GET THROUGH ME FIRST!" Remy declared.

She disappeared in an instant and attacked the warlocks behind King Magnus.

Her touch melted some of the warlocks and turning them into ashes.

"ARRGGHHH!!!"

Screams were loud enough to get the other warlocks on a defensive mode.

At the same time, other vampires took the initiative and used the presented opportunity in attacking the other warlocks.

King Magnus noticed something different from the magic essence around.

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There was something off.

…

Immediately, he summoned a blue light which created an impulse wave.

Removing all the doubts from his path.

All vampires were turned into nothing.

The subordinates of King Magnus were confused at what just happened.

"K-King Magnus … what just happened?"

"The vampires!"

"They all disappeared into thin air."

Confusion was evident amongst the warlocks.

Only King Magnus understood what just happened.

"AMELIA, HAPPENED!" King Magnus' reply to his subordinates.

"What do you mean, King Magnus?"

"Amelia has the ability to create an illusion as if it is the reality. The weaker the mental fortitude of her target, then the easier it will be for her target to fall into her powers." King Magnus explained.

"Then where are they? So you mean … they sensed us?"

"Most probably!"

"Because … vampires of the Northern Fortress are known for their keen senses and their leader, Remy. A powerful vampire that cannot be underestimated. Then their Grand Elder Amelia is also someone as dangerous as their vampire king." King Magnus explained to his subordinates.

Some of the warlocks were astonished to see some of their fellow warlocks die despite they were only facing projectiles of an illusion.

"How could a vampire exhibit such power? It's hard to believe!"

"Well … you must believe it. Because the way I see it … we took a lesser number of casualties because the range of her powers has come out of range." The king of warlocks shared his own assessment of the situation.

enabling the king of warlocks to remove them from the bind of the illusion powers of Amelia.

"We may have reclaimed the Northern Fortress but Amelia remained elusive from those who are after her." King Magnus became worried about how will they report to the vampire king empty-handed.

Except for the reclamation of North Fortress which they have succeeded.

Unknown to the warlocks, vampires of the northern fortress had a secret tunnel beneath the huge castle of their warlock king.

Vampires carried certain containers and huge metal barrels from the vault of the northern fortress.

Every blood bag and other valuable resources were valued a lot for the vampires of the northern fortress.

Since Selene parted ways with Amelia, her last task to them was to make sure that the supplies and other resources which they stole must be kept for reservation.

"What will we do now, grand elder?"

Remy and Amelia stopped in their tracks before completely getting out from the secret tunnel.

"We will relocate and create another vault for the reserved stocks. Remember, we need leverage in convincing others to join our cause." Amelia reminded Remy.

"So, we are just leaving just like that?" Remy wondered to Amelia

"Do not worry! They can reclaim the northern fortress but we can remain strong and alive together. As we wait for the return of our Second Supreme Ruler."

Amelia continued, "The reclamation of the Northern Fortress will not mean our defeat. We can still keep the vampire king lose influence and allies in the process."

"BUT ... he is gaining more allies by day! Through his newly gained power. How can we accomplish our objectives and our task from our Second Supreme Ruler?"

"Remy, do not be a pessimist and just hope for the best."

Amelia further explained, "Once she returns … we will be ready for anything!"

They swiftly escaped as they could before the warlocks could even catch them in their escape.

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[Mission: Reclamation of Northern Fortress]

>>> Accomplished!

[Mission 2: Capture Amelia]

>>> FAILED!

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