As Rudy strolled through the grand, gothic halls of the palace, the atmosphere was almost comical. The terrifying reputation of the Overlord's arrival had already spread through the castle's telepathic network.
Elite vampire guards, hardened veterans of countless blood-wars, practically pressed themselves flat against the stone walls, holding their breath and averting their eyes as Rudy walked past.
He was the apex predator, and their instincts screamed at them to stay perfectly still.
Rudy ignored them, his mind drifting to fond memories of a past life as he navigated the winding, luxurious corridors of the royal living quarters.
He eventually stopped in front of a massive set of heavy, silver-inlaid doors. He pushed them open and stepped into Jane's royal bedchamber.
