-- POV Freya --
I had an hour to et with the Lieutenants of my Commanders. After that, we planned to have our second war council with them to put our ideas into a comprehensive and worked out plan. Luna had to take care of Alayna and had left for her office while I walked to mine. Gaya, who had not participated at all, was taking care of Vig and had gone to the hospital to rest without revealing his existence. The family of elves who had arrived with the two humans were taken care of by the other section leaders, which left ti to take care of the army.
[Are you going to let Gaya fight ?]
*No way ! She's pregnant and I need soone to stay in the Empire to lead in my absence*
[But don't you think she'll refuse to stay on the sidelines this ti, too ?]
*I don't know..*
I had not yet discussed this with my wife. The announcent of the arrival of the adventurers had been sudden and we had to prepare our army first. It was obviously out of the question for to let her participate in any way, but knowing her, it would not be easy to convince her.
*Sigh..I won't give her a choice*
I may have sounded horrible but if anything happened to her I would never forgive myself. Now that the dragoness was pregnant, I would rather have her safe with our daughter watching over Elysium as Queen than on the battlefield. I knew she was strong, but if she was hurt I also knew I would go into a rage. I wanted to avoid that.
While I was thinking about how to tell Gaya, I had already arrived in front of my Imperial office. Two soldiers from Ralph's section were guarding the door today and as I arrived they straightened up before bowing.
"Your Highness !"
With a nod, I walked through the door bearing the symbol of our Empire. It was the largest office in the Imperial manor with many bookcases still empty on the walls. To the left was an area with couches to rest on, to the right was an extra table that wasn't being used yet, my desk in the back and a huge empty space in the middle covered with a large soft gray carpet.
*You can't tell I really like the peace and quiet*
[I agree and then I don't know about you but I really like this place]
My office was always quiet because not many people besides my wife, my daughter and the two butlers ca to see . As I walked behind my large desk, I enjoyed this brief mont of peace before I had to return to my duties as Empress. I sat in my seat to close my eyes and clear my mind. I didn't have ti to think that a few knocks on the door sounded. I sat up disgruntled as Lia's voice was heard from the other side.
"Empress ? The Commanders and their Lieutenants have arrived."
*Sigh...it feels like my wedding was months ago..*
[At the sa ti you haven't stopped since ! After this whole thing, we should be spending ti with my sister-in-law and my little niece hehe~]
I was more excited about this idea than anything else and as I allowed the visitors to enter, I made a note in my mind to give everyone a few days off. The 9 Commanders entered the room first, followed by one person each. Nixia and NaÏa who were in the sa group had only one person, as well as Ynir and Persea. Without saying a word, everyone in my office bowed respectfully waiting for to say sothing.
"Well, I see you got here fast."
I decided to speak as I carefully observed each Lieutenant I had not yet t. There were seven of them there were exactly three n and four won of totally different races. They all had their heads down and as usual, none of them dared to look in the eye, too busy staying calm. Including Ash, Luna's second in command, there were exactly four n and four won.
"Lieutenants, introduce yourself !"
I didn't want to use my Analysis skill because I also liked to figure things out on my own. For this first eting I wanted to at least let them introduce themselves. The Commanders stepped back to let their seconds face , who each in turn awkwardly stepped forward to speak.
"Lieutenant Kurumi, second-in-command of Commander Nixia's and Vice-Commander Naia's "Rear combat with weapons and magic" section. I use the stone elent and am currently at level 13. I...I am delighted to et her Highness."
The first to step forward was an elf woman with pink hair and blue eyes. Kurumi looked oddly weak at first glance, but I knew that if Nixia had chosen her it was because she had potential. The elf was rather small, her face was almost childlike and it was hard for to imagine her fighting. As I looked into her eyes, I could see a great assurance reflected in them despite the small tremors that my presence caused.
*Interesting, I particularly want to see her in combat. I feel like I shouldn't rely on her looks. Cases like this are always the most exciting kufufu~*
Kurumi stepped back, lowering her head as a half-tiger woman stepped forward in palpable stress.
"Lieutenant Liz, second in command of Commander Ralph's hand-to-hand combat based on strength and magic. I...I don't use magic but I'm currently at level 11. It is an honor to et you."
The second was also a half-human woman who had a tiger tail and ears and her yellow fur covered forearms were dotted with black stripes. Liz was rather muscular and like Ralph she seed powerful and made for hand-to-hand combat. I could also see so scars on her arms that were uncovered indicating a difficult past. On the other hand, she seed to fight only with the strength of her fists and claws in addition to the whip wrapped around her waist.
[A second Ralph haha~]
*Indeed, Ralph has as a second, an equally imposing woman who seems to be able to lead*
The third lieutenant to advance was this ti a bear. It had no human form but still managed to get in through the doors which were usually larger for this kind of situation.
"Empress...well..hello. I...I am Lieutenant Zak, second in command of Commander Emilia's "Front warriors without elents" section. I'm level 12, I don't use magic but I'm in charge of taking care of the beasts in this section."
Zak the bear had red fur dotted with brown spots and was totally different from the bears I knew from my old world. His size was smaller than mine in my original form, but he was still imposing.
*With soldiers like him in the army, the intimidation effect is guaranteed !*
Having an entire section of fearso beasts was a dream for and in front of stood Lieutenant Zak, making that dream a reality. I was still silent as there were still four people but I was already very satisfied with my Commanders choices.
It was the turn of a dryad to step forward, she was graceful and unlike the others didn't seem to be too afraid of my natural aura.
"Lieutenant Nina, second in command of Commander Caipy's dical and poison section. I don't use magic either and I'm not the head of the hospital but I excel at handling poison needles. I am level 10 and now that I finally et you your Highness, I would like to thank you for all you have done and the construction of our ho."
The dryad bowed very respectfully with a smile on her lips. Like Persea, she was blonde but her hair was curly and her face also had freckles making her green eyes soft. Nina didn't have a flower crown like Persea but her hair fell down her back in a beautiful, unique and perfect braid.
Faced with what she had told , I couldn't stay silent. As she stepped back to make room for the next person, I spoke up in general amazent.
"Lieutenant Nina, I thank you but all this was possible thanks to you all. I was not the only one and without everyone, our Empire would never have been born. Don't forget that this place is called Elysium and just as I said at my coronation, you are the lights that make this Empire shine !"
My voice was calm but this ti instead of being only cold, pride could be heard in my words. I was sincere and I didn't want to take all the credit for this beautiful place that could only be created with the help of everyone.
Without giving them ti to answer, I signaled the next one to continue as we had very little ti before the second council.
"Lieutenant Leon, second in command of Commander Thorunn's Fight with magic weapons in distance and close combat section. I use the wind elent and like Lieutenant Kurumi I am at level 13. Thank you to your highness for agreeing to receive us."
The one who had stepped forward was a kobold with dark green scales. He said his na was Leon and he mastered the sa elent as Thorunn which was also very interesting. Like the others, I was eager to see them train, but unfortunately the timing was bad. The kobold's eyes were deep black and the marks on his body proved that he was training hard. In addition to being a mage he must have been a very good warrior.
[There are only two left !]
As my little sister spoke these words, the second to last Lieutenant was already beginning to introduce herself.
"Lieutenant Nella, second-in-command of Commander Trioa's air combat section. I use the water elent and I...I'm at level 11..."
The harpy who had stepped forward had spoken very softly and was looking at the ground shyly. Sowhat like her commander, she seed gentle and kind. Like Kurumi, Nella was quite small and her large brown and white wings stood out trendously on her small body. Her hair was also brown and was combed into two small pigtails on each side of her head.
[She looks so...harmless]
*Aaww she looks like a little loli haha~*
I found little Nella absolutely adorable and while I continued to observe her wondering about her fighting style, the last one ca forward. He was an elf who was part of Ynir and Persea's section. He was also carrying a bow behind his back that appeared to be self-made.
"Lieutenant Itham, second-in-command of Commander Persea and Ynir's forest protection section. I am level 12 and have mastered the elent of wood like many in our ranks. It is also an honor to et you dear Empress."
The short blond haired elf made a graceful bow as he finished introducing himself. Without responding, I nodded my head before watching them all with interest.
*The girls have found so very good seconds it seems, haven't they ?*
[I agree. They will also be better able to explain the other potentials of each section because they are more often among the soldiers than the busy commanders]
I agreed with Kira and as I continued to wander my purple gaze, the female Commanders stood in front of their Lieutenants again in silence. As I thought about this, two faces popped into my mind.
*Now that I think about it, they are not there...*
I was surprised not to see the minotaur Yorr and the elf Elyon among the lieutenants, but they had joined the army later than the others and were probably still improving.
*Maybe we'll run into each other later*
While I was lost in my thoughts, Lia approached my desk to put down several cards regrouping in more detail their skills, their specialties and everything else that was useful. I quickly flipped through the papers that had just been added to the pile already present and while silence still reigned in the room, I stood up before speaking to those I had just t.
"You who are the second in command, I expect you to behave as well as your superiors ! I congratulate you, on having been able to reach this position thanks to your hard work and I have nothing to say about the choice of lieutenants."
Turning to their superiors, a small mischievous smile appeared on my face revealing one of my fangs I continued.
"I also congratulate you for having chosen people worthy of assuming this position, I was not mistaken when I trusted you !"
Everyone in the room had eyes that glowed and all without exception solemnly knelt down.
"Thank you your Highness, we will make sure to represent our Empire properly !"
The Commanders and their Lieutenants were officially appointed and now we had much more to do. As I watched them kneel before with unwavering determination, my voice echoed through the large office.
"Rise ! We must now begin our second council which will take place in the eting room with the new lieutenants present. You may all leave, we will et there in a few minutes."
As my 17 subordinates, including Lia, left the room, leaving alone, I sank into my seat and looked at the cards scattered on my desk.
*The coming war will be tough...we must do everything to prevent a tragedy from happening. I...I will stop at nothing Kira...*
[I know onee-san..I know]
I wasn't terrified of the situation, but a worry kept growing in my heart. A worry that I couldn't explain, like the foreshadowing of an unexpected event.
[N/A: Army chart updated on discord]
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FULL STATUS
Na : Freya
Age: 0 years / ntally: 25 years
Sex : Female
Course : Ice Demon Wolf of chaos - Adult
Race : Major Demon
Titles : Blessed by Titania, Goddess of endless Chaos and eternal frozen Hell.
Dragon tar
Ruthless slayer
Level : 33/70
Exp required for next level: 100 / 34 000
HP : 90 000 / 90 000 MP : 45 000 / 45 000
Strength : 425
Defense : 421
Agility : 435
Stamina : 428
Speed : 427
Intelligence : 425
Charisma : 410 (imperial she-wolf)
Attribute points to allocate : 0
Married to: Gaya
Daughter : Shiro
Empire (nu)
Subordinates : 387
Humans killed : 148
Elents: Ice / Chaos
Skills (all):
Attack - Demon Claws (Lvl 5)
- Bite of hell (Lvl 5)
- Infernal ice spikes (Lvl 6)
- Fighting techniques (lvl max)
- Mastery of the katana (lvl max)
- Demonic aura of the empress (lvl 5)
Defense - Ice demon wall (lvl 6)
- Demonic cloak (lvl 5)
Pain Resistance (lvl 3)
Attack/Defense - Domain of the Ice Empress "frozen wrath" (lvl 1) - (under condition)
Others - Humanoid form
- Ice creation (Lvl 5)
- Storage of chaos (Lvl 4)
- Devouring chaos (Lvl 5)
- Analysis
- Second soul (Lvl max) - unique
- Telepathy
Mana detection (lvl 1)
Passives - Commander (lvl max)
- Natural Aura of the Ice Empress ]
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