Chapter 2: Time's Indifference

I've been reading about various magic abilities. I made sure that My build boost not only Charisma but kept a balance at defensive power. Though I found that magic is weird to use in real life. I also found myself remembering everything I had done, and currently everything I've read. I sighed a bit, then looked at one of the Maids that the Citadel has. She brought me a Cup of Red tea? 'Wait is that Blood? Of course I'm a Vampire, I must drink it every now and then.'

"Thank you dear." I picked up the cup and took a sip. It was surprisingly good. I drank a bit more, before I put the cup down. I turned to her. "Thank you dear." She blushes a bit, "Of course your highness. I am here to serve your every whim." 'Wow really? Wait.. Every whim? That's not good, better put a stop to that.'

"Not every whim dear, I know that you think that's a good thing and in some cases it is. But I do not wish to abuse my position to take advantage of you or any of my subjects." Her face turns a deeper red, "O-of course Your Highness, I would never wish to presume such a thing. Please forgive me." She fell into a kneeling pose.

"Calm dear, I just wanted to make sure, You and when you meet the others, that I don't attend to such a thing." I helped her to her feet. "Of course My Liege." After that and a bit more reading, I got up to head to the Barad-Dur tower again. But when I exited the Library I noticed that it was dark. I turned to the Guard Captain of the Honor guard.

"How long was I in there?" It looks up and then at me. "8 hours Your Highness." 'They stood there for 8 hours?! Loyalty is one thing but Fanaticism is another.' "Did you guys at least change guards? Or eat?" He stared for a second. "We need very little to survive. As such we care only a few rations. And we changed guards, So that others may watch you as we check the parameter."

"Did you take a break, at all?" "No." I sighed at that, "I'm going to need to adjust the time frames for better use." He nods, "At any rate we should get some sleep." We made our way to the Citadel, I noticed that the hall to my room was lined with Honor guards. As I pass them they thump their chest. When I made it to my room. The captain took the opposite of my door. I took off my clothes and laid down on my bed. 'I'm surprised I didn't add a coffin to the room. Though why would a royal Vampire need one?'

I lay there, waiting for sleep to take me. Waiting and waiting… I got up and looked at the grandfather clock. I stared at it in shock. It's been 11 hours already. What the hell? But I didn't sleep! At all!' I got out of bed and put on new clothes. I walked out and the guard was waiting.

"I'm going up to Barad-Dur. Please take a break." They stood and looked at each other. The captain speaks up, "His Highness, told us to relax for a few hours. Go get something to eat, shower and rest till you are called upon again." They snapped a salute and proceeded to head away from the room.

I turned to the Captain, "Not going to join them?" He shakes his head, "That would be unwise, My King." I put a hand on his shoulder, "Go, that's an order." He literally sagged a bit. "Yes your Highness." He went down the corridor. And I shadow stepped to the Tower. I looked into the Magi-scope and saw that I wasn't the only one who stayed up all night.

Gandalf and Voldemort had completed numerous towns, forts, outposts and several Larger Forts. I looked to the mountain and found the 'People' Continuing to make a commotion about the unnatural weather pattern. I put my fingers to my head, "Gandalf and Voldemort please return to the Citadel. We'll need to discuss new Buildings for our troops and such."

I heard an agreement, and I made my way down to the War Room. Toka made this place just in case we had to fight other guilds. It was mostly a place to talk crap about the other guilds. But he made it so that it had every kind of battle strategy in both this game and others. As well as the real world.

I only had to wait for 10 minutes before My Top Leaders including The Night Lord made it to the War Room. I nod my head to them. "Thank you all for coming, Including you Night Lord." His voice came out like a whisper. "Of course You Highness." I activated the War-Table. It showed the Shining City and the Various places that were set up. I turn to the Night Lord, "Tell me How many troops have been produced since I've given the order?"

He closes his eyes for a minute, "Several thousands and three times as many are on the way. They are being split up to the New Groups. Though most are going to the Hoard and Templar Orders." I nodded, and turned to the Other two, "I need you to build a few new buildings for the groups."

I selected the towns, "Here I would like the towns to have Churches for the North Star. As well a place for the Paladin order. Hm. Let's call them the Paladin's of the North Star. Next to have a small barracks for both Ranger and Templars." I then selected the outposts and small Forts.

"Smaller Churches but bigger groups of the Rangers and Templars. Also make sure to add the Info-Bureau and the Thieves Guild, Please have them hidden. Next are the Larger Forts." I selected them next, "I want them to have a large church to add to the forts. But instead of a Thieves guild I want there to be a Hidden Ones Base. Also make sure that every one of these places has a large teleporter to make troop and Supplies easier"

I sigh a bit and look at the others. "Any Questions?" Gandalf raises his hand. "What of the Hoard? Shouldn't they get a location or are they staying here in the City?" I nod, "I'm going to give them one of the Larger Forts. It'll handle only the Top tier of their group. While the rest are going to support them from the nearby smaller outposts and forts. I want them to be my main weapon against any and all opposition."

He nods, The Night Lord raises his hand. "What of the Dead? The underground tombs are full of them. They could be made to help with such tactics or they could alleviate the Builders. Give them a chance to go back and upgrade the last buildings they did." I smiled, "That's a good idea, contact Tobirama and get him and his Liches to start. After his meeting of course."

He nodded, And I looked at Voldemort? He clears his throat a bit. "I believe that we need to establish Noble lines and Territories amongst this vast new land. Even if we are in the Far North. We only had one city back then. Now, we are establishing a new regime in this land. You can't dictate everything in the new Kingdom."

'I hadn't thought of that.. Hm Perhaps I need to look over several of the New Overlords and make some Dukes and Barons.' "Verywell since it was you who came up with the idea, You'll be dubbed The Duke of Winterhold." They looked Confused, "Winterhold?" I nod and smile "I'm renaming the Shining City. Plus I would very much like to change our flag into something else."

Voldemort again looks confused, "Shouldn't you have the title? After all you are our King?" I shake my head, "No, Like you said, I hold the Title of King. Not only that if I'm away on business or whatnot, I'll need you to watch over the Kingdom." I turned to the other two, "Would you like to be made a Duke or Baron?" Gandalf shakes his head.

"I would very much like to be head of the College. If you Approve of course?" I nodded, The Night Lord sighs, "I would like to establish my own house." Again I nodded, "Then I dubbed you the Baron of House Targaryen. May you bring a song of Ice and Fire. You may choose either a Stay here, occupy a large fort or have a castle built for you in one of the new regions that we acquire."

He nods, then thinks for a second. "I may be Targaryen, but what is my name? The Night Lord sounds like a title more than a name." 'I don't want him to be called by the Tradenital names that are associated with House. Hm..' I smiled, "I name you Robert Targaryen the First." He bows his head, everyone looks happy. "Now for the other Dukes, Barons and Arleans. For that I would like to have you two help me divide the top Lords and such."

They nodded, "But first I need to stretch my legs. I'll contact you when I'm ready to begin." I left the room and shadowstep to the Food Hall. So that I can eat, I notice that I don't need to eat for Long periods of time' 'But I want to try out their cooking.'

When I got there the whole room stood at attention. 'Seriously?' I raise my hands, "Please don't stop eating on my account. I'm here to do the same." They smiled at each other and sat back down. Immediately I can hear whispers about me. "That's the King? He looks so regel." "I know, It's a no wonder everyone respects him back home." 'Hm, I wonder why nobody is scared of me. It can't just be about me being a King? Can it?'

I pick up a number of foods and they give me a choice of Blood. One was called King's blood. Apparently it was drawn from a Yggdrasil Native King. I sat down and began to eat, hearing more from the Populace. "I wonder why he's down here. Shouldn't he have his own dining hall?" I hear a bunch of Giggles and then I hear a reverb voice, "Isn't it obvious? He's scouting."

Several repeated her, "What do you mean, Scouting for what?" She chuckled again. "Why for a Bride." I took a drink. 'A Bride?! Are people pining for me already? What? Thank god for my dulled emotions.' I continue eating. "Cerby! You can't be serious! If he's looking for a Bride, why would He come down to the commons?"

I can 'Cerby' scoff as if it was obvious, "Like I said he's scouting. After all, we were all designed by the Royals. Which means we all have the potential to be more than what we are." 'Royals? Wait, does she mean the Original Guild Members? There were only 4 of us. But I guess they would hold them in High Regard.'

Before I knew it I was finished. I went to hand in my dishes. "Thank you dears, your food is excellent as always." They bow their heads, Then I walk up to the small group. "Guys, what are you looking at?" Cerby turns around. All three of her heads gap at me.

"A Bride huh? I've been around for years. And Been a King for half as long. But I'm afraid that I won't be able to take one. Not with my own people sadly. Though all of you would make excellent queens." I smiled at her and everyone around. I wink at Cerby then I shadowstep out, ending up back in the War Room. Where I found Voldemort and Robert.

They were looking at potential Noble lines for the Kingdom. "Did you guys not leave?" Robert looked up. "No My liege, we had food brought to us. We wished to get ahead of this." I nodded and sat down, "What do we have then?" We have 7 Candidates for Nobility, Each of these could be made Dukes. We have 18 that could be made Barons with and three times as many Arlings."

I looked at Voldemort, "First I think that Duke of Winterhold should have 3 Barons and 6 Arlings under him. However if Lord Robert decides to stay in the City you'll have to choose 2 barons and 4 Arls." He nods and turns to Robert. "What do you say? If all three of us are in the Capital. Well be a force to reckon with."

I raise my hand, "Another option, Instead of a baron, you could be named Duke and take over one of the New Keeps out in the New Regions. Don't get me wrong, Having you and all the High End nobles in the Capital would make this place untouched for the remainder of this world's time."

I looked at him, "But having one of my trusted Lords out there protecting us. Will go a long way too." He thinks about it for a moment. "I will take the Duke Title." Voldemort smiles and I clap a few times. I look down on the map. Already the towns have grown a bit more. The larger towns have a few more things.

Taverns and schools are being added. Not to mention Hospitals. It's mostly for producing health potions and having Healer Mages ready to heal the Sick or dying. Roads are being built, even though we don't technically need them. Building them will help commerce in the future.

"Voldemort? I think your old name should be used in noble affairs." He thinks about it, "I would like to change Riddle though. If at all possible?" I nodded, "Duke Tomas Marvolo Salazar Slytherin. Of House Slytherin." He bows his head. "Thank you, my King." I chuckled a bit, "It's no problem, After All I am the Immortal King. I should be able to throw the title around when I need to." We laugh in good humor. Till a knock came to the door.

Robert speaks, "Enter." Young Vampire enters, shadow surrounds her. "My King we have come into contact with a group calling themselves Workers and have been placed at furthest Fort." 'Really already? It must've been a big scare if someone sent an adventuring group already.' I stood, "Well then, let's meet our neighbors. My Dukes, I think you should head to your posts. Robert, pick one of the Keeps and have the undead build you a Castle to your liking."

I walked to the Transport Hub, and called upon my Honor Guard. Though I had to send 90 away, just the top ones for now. We ported through and arrived moments later. I was met with Fort Commander, A Human Knight. "My Liege, the Workers are at the Barrack. If you'll follow me please." I nodded and he led us to the Barracks. We entered and the 'Workers' looked surprised to see me.

"Are you this 'King' they keep talking about?" The one that spoke had a scar over his eye. He wore a patch over it. "Greetings, I'm King Mathias Cronqvist Vlad Dracula Tepes. To the people here I'm nicknamed the Immortal King, The Impaler, Spawn of the Devil, Son of the Dragon, Lord of Shadows. But to you? You may call me King Vlad."

They looked shocked at that. The man with the Scar gets a serious look, "I'm guessing the Immortal bit comes from you being a Vampire?" The others looked at the humans in Barrack, 'Were they hoping to shock them? If that's the case then they don't like monsters.'

"Yes the Being the Elder Vampire that I am, Does mean that I can't die." The blond man smirks, "Is that so, well maybe this will change your mind!" He flashes a silver dagger. "Silver?" His smirks falters a bit. I shrugged, "I haven't been weak to Silver since my 2nd Century. But if you need me to prove it?"

I held out my hand, He looked scared now. He put it away, "Now that is over with. I want to know who you are?" I sat down at the table. "Please I just need broad terms. Are you from beyond the mountain range?" They nodded and a man with a beard spoke up. "We're Workers from the Baharuth Empire, we were sent to find out how the Eternal Blizzard stopped."

'Oh shit no wonder they freak out, That thing must've been going on for centuries.' I nodded, "Would you like me to put it back? I'm sure it was a fine Marvel to look at." Scar looked like he was about to kill over. The other two aren't far behind. "In any case would it be possible to open trade between us?"

They looked at each other and nodded. Hours later they were heading back to the wall. I contacted Tom. "Your Highness?" "Start ramping up production of all items. Priority is high quality non-magical items to mid level magical items." "At once, My liege."