Mythran's Master Of All

“Elerlyth, what do I do?” Ren whispered, and she stepped in front of him, blocking him from view of the doorway.

“Equip your armor and play to the crowd.” She whispered back. “Most of them haven't seen what it looks like in the daytime.”

Ren smiled at her, and did as she said; then he concentrated on his personal Aura for all he was worth. “Ready.”

Elerlyth stepped around him to follow, and Ren walked into the mansion. The crowd parted as much as they could to allow Ren to pass by. Some of them nodded their respect, others pat his shoulder, he shook some of their hands, and some only reached out to run their hands over his cloak. Everyone stepped back and avoided looking at Elerlyth, however. She smiled and bared her teeth, then heard several of them gasp.

Oh, I wish I could feed on that! Elerlyth thought, as they walked down the hallway on the right to the large ball room, where they held the large parties. The door was opened, and Ren was surprised that there was no one inside.

What a waste of space. Ren thought as they were ushered into the large, and practically empty room. An ornate throne was positioned at the far end, and various members of the aristocracy lined the sides of the red carpet that went up to where Lord Eric sat. Ren had been introduced to the Finance Minister and his wife before, but he didn't know any of the other ministers at all. Ren laughed mentally.

Who'd have thought I'd be worried that I didn't know all of the ministers from the surrounding countryside?

“Most people don't even meet the Lord controlling where they live.” Teepo chittered in laughter. “And you've been here how many times?”

Ren smiled as he approached the throne, and stopped the expected 30 feet away. He saw Lord Eric's brief reaction to seeing Elerlyth walking behind him, and smiled. Lord Eric got his face under control before he spoke.

“I bid you, welcome!” Lord Eric exclaimed. “The Hero of Aurora!”

A popup appeared in front of Ren, and he blinked at it.