The War Begins

For the next few days, Yur began his purge through the city. At this moment, he was heading deeper. 

Yur snuck into the large castle, his movements swift and precise. Thanks to Velmira, who had turned hundreds of guards into his followers, his infiltration was effortless.

Her power is useful. Very much so. He admired the ease with which she manipulated others, though deep down, he resented the fact that such a power didn't belong to him.

"All I have is yours. I shall turn anyone and anything you desire into your followers," Velmira assured him, noticing the flicker of desire in his eyes.

"I know." He nodded, masking his unease. "Have the guards located all the royals?"

"They have," she confirmed. "They are being transported to the location you specified."