My Vampire Harem Will Dominate Everything

Chapter 400 - 400: Final Decision

"I think you misunderstand me, Akiko." Fortuna said conversationally, a smirk on her face. "You didn't think I was just here to demand, did you?" She chuckled.

"I'm not just here to see the Matten Coven handed back to the Society but to also offer an opportunity for the Monarchy to benefit from this."

Akiko's face remained neutral, but they all noticed the faintest twitch of a smile at the corner of her lips.

"Do you want more land?" Fortuna asked, her voice growing more persuasive. "The Society is willing to redraw its borders."

"The western territories are fertile, rich in resources, and perfect for expansion." She continued, gesturing vaguely to the west as she spoke. "Imagine the benefits to your economy and your people."

Akiko raised an eyebrow but said nothing, her silence prompting Fortuna to continue.

"Or maybe you want access to the Society's archives." Fortuna offered. "Centuries of accumulated knowledge and secrets. Things the Monarchy itself doesn't even know about the progenitor."

"I'm sure the Monarchy's scholars would appreciate the chance to delve into our collections. Isn't it said that knowledge is power?"

Itachi, seated beside Fortuna, remained stoic, his eyes flicking between the two women, watching the exchange closely.

"Would you like exclusive trade routes? Or should we share technology? The Society has recently had a few breakthroughs in our re

Akiko and Ezra escorted Fortuna and Itachi to the entrance hall, where they exchanged final courtesies before the Society's delegation departed.

As the doors closed behind them, Akiko turned to Ezra, her expression softening slightly.

"You handled yourself well, brother." She said with a smile. "Your trials are at an end. Prepare yourself. We'll be leaving the Crossroads soon."

Ezra nodded. "Understood."

Akiko turned and went her way, leaving Ezra to make his way back to the suite.

His boots echoed the quiet corridors as he walked and just as he approached the final stretch leading to his door, a sudden chill appeared in the air.

He stopped in his tracks, his blindfolded face tilting slightly as his Aura extended outward.

The temperature dropped sharply, frost beginning to creep along the walls. The air grew heavy, oppressive, and Ezra Aura ransacked every corner nearby as a strange energy descended upon the hallway.

There was nothing!

Then from the bend at the end of the corridor, a hand appeared, pale and frostbitten, gripping the wall with unnatural strength.

The sound of cracking ice filled the air as the frost continued to spread.

Ezra tensed as a whisper filled the frigid air.

"Ezra."