I sat at my desk, a bit frustrated with how things have played out so far. Crimson was supposed to not get caught. It was supposed to work smoothly. However, due to magic, our plans have altered.
I know that Maria must think the worst of me at this point and honestly, I can’t decide if I care or not. Regardless of that matter I had Crimson behind a magically protected prison well below the kingdom grounds and I needed her out. No matter the cost.
“I don’t care Empusa, she’s part of the plan.” I growled as I talked through a mystical globe. A globe that was gifted to me by my Council as a form of easier communication when I was over here.
However, Empusa was not part of that Council. Consider her a part of my Council for my army in Hell. She was a gorgeous woman capable of shifting forms. Transforming herself into what those desired the most. Proving herself most viable in the army as she was able to distract most men and fulfil their wishes.
However, her shifting form seemed to have no effect on those that can already shift. Which is why I refused to have her a part of this plan. As we knew from the beginning, Theo had power we just didn’t quite know what. Crimson figured dragon when she circled the kingdom but that was only due to dragon senses with each other.
“And what do you want me to do about it? She failed. No surprise there.” Empusa snarked.
I rolled my eyes, “I need you to break into the prison. Theoden will have extra guards on hand. As I believe he saw me single to her.”
“Thought dragon’s could sense I’m not who I portray to be?” Empusa questioned.
“That may be true, however, I plan to keep him away from the prison tomorrow.” I spoke. I had arranged my friend Pavlo to do some major work in town. As I needed that blasted dragon distracted if that meant breaking Crimson out of prison.
“And we are sure my form won’t be alerted by the prison’s magical effects?” Empusa questioned.
“That I have no idea on. However, we need this done. And I am willing to risk…” I paused.
“My life for that tramp of a dragon?” Empusa explained.
“Tramp?” I was a bit confused as to why she thought Crimson was a tramp.
“She slept with that Council member. While sleeping with you.” She told me.
I tried not to act surprised but I think my expression gave it away. Emupsa laughed uncontrollably. “Blind, that’s what you are!”
I shook my head, “Please, we are getting off topic Empusa.”
“Whatever boss.” She snarled. “So, you want me to read the minds of the guards and utilize that to seduce them?”
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“If possible. Some may have more restraint than others. However, men will be men.”
“And the women?” Empusa questioned.
“Do what you must. We need Crimson out of prison for this plan to come into full swing. Her powerful draconic abilities will aid us greatly when the time comes to take the two most powerful souls.”
“And what am I getting out of this?” Empusa questioned.
“I thought you liked the enjoyment of suffrage from others.” I spoke with a smile.
“Very true…” She said, “If I can affect multiple of his army, then that will be a blessed day.” Empusa said.
“Good. Get rest and prepare to arrive tomorrow morning. Pavlo will start his end of the deal early and start targeting people per ring.” Marcel said.
“And what about the souls that will be a part of their bodies?”
“A delicious feast for this devil lord.” I told her.
She rolled her eyes, “you could share a few of them with those who are helping you break the dragon out of prison.”
“Fine. If you can sense them you can have a couple of them.”
“Good. With as much power as I will be utilizing I will need it.”
“Rest. I will communicate more with you tomorrow.”
She nodded and I watched as her horned devilish form began to shift and fade out of the crystal globe. Her form, much different than my human form, contained horns that curled, and a purplish hue. Her eyes glistened in deep blue and her body well toned. As she traveled to kingdoms to wreak havoc on the kingdoms she appeared to be one of the most desired things in the world. A woman, fully busted, with curves, and muscled frame. Her eyes sparkled golden and her hair fell freely down her back. Her two forms, completely different but beautiful all in one.
With my plan slowly going in motion. I needed to check in with one more participant in this, Pavlo.
I called his name through the crystal globe and watched as his humanoid form appeared. Darkened hair, tanned skin, brown eyes, the works.
“Sir.” Pavlo spoke as he straightened himself in front of the orb.
“Everything in place?” I asked him.
“Targets locked.” Pavlo said. “At least two per ring.”
“That should do. Start with the inner ring then work your way out. Stay away from the most formabled families in the last few rings.”
“But that would draw the most attention…” Pavlo spoke.
“It will but we don’t need complete chaos tomorrow.”
“I suppose you are right. Pinhole technique still valid?”
I thought about it for a moment. I knew Théoden was catching on. That he instantly looked for the pinhole to see if my hellish poison was delivered or not. “Try a different method. Try not to make it obvious. Make that silver dragon question.”
Pavlo nodded in approval. “I have been working on a method to deliver the poison. I will test it tomorrow.”
“Good. And Pavlo. Try to be careful. He has a tracker and once he catches onto the multiple attacks he may be onto like a frog is with a fly.”
“Got it. And what will you be doing tomorrow?” Pavlo questioned.
“Perhaps, during all this I’d either stay in or take the Princess out. That way I look less innocent.”
“Fair.”
“Speaking of Princess, I need to check in with her today. So I should probably get ready.” I told Pavlo as I looked down at the pants I was wearing. They were a bit dirty as I had worn them the previous day.
“Alright, alright. I’ll get off.” Pavlo spoke as the imagery of him soon began to fade.
Prior to the imagery disappearing I spoke one final sentence of advice, “I’m going to tell you what I told Empusa, rest and prepare for tomorrow. As tomorrow may turn into chaos.”