Dracula's mansion was so grandeur that even kings would become shy. He was the sign of wealth and prosperity in the east. And was once known as the Count Dracula.
He belonged to the noblest of heritage. And he was the believer of innovation and technological future.
Count Dracula was the first one to invest into Kings inventions and theory so they may come true one day.
He was also the one who invested on the immortal program.
The plan wasn't a resounding success nor a oblivious failure.
So what is the immortal program.
Just as the title says it is a program which grants immortality to mortals. Be it by different process. Such as quantum immortality, hyper regeneration or temporal distortions.
The main reason for this project was simple. If the God's or the three heads die. Then the resistance will break apart.
And staging another coup might take centuries or millennium. So to keep the flames from dying out. The immortality project was carried out.
At this time Count Dracula when reading books found about an ancient creature. Who lived a long life a being known as a vampire. He tracked the vampire down hidden in a cave system. He caoutrdd the vampire and showed it off to the group.
Studies were conducted on the vampire and it was deemed to be plausible. But no one would stand up to become the test subject as it bore significant risks. And so being the noblest of all the nobles he stepped onto the role. And when the experiential was complete he had turned into a vampire.
But his eyes had weakened and in sunlight he would become blind.
Thus he was given organic eye replacements and the issue was fixed and because of this not only he could control blood. Hr had received new traits. Such as hemophilia and became nocturnal. But even his countdom was soon ruined as the God's ended the reign of kings. His house fell into disarray, family members left, and seeing Dracula's state his wife soon died of old age. And kids left the house the kids had also became vampires or stayed human. The vampires would establish colonies of Vampires in parts of the lands.
And then they would be slain in the name of God. For as nobles commit atrocities the vampires. In the name of blood. They would target human groups and drain then all of the blood. While some vampiric groups would control them and let them live in exchange for periodic blood.
They were soon wiped out by vampire hunters. Leaving Dracula by himself without any descendants. The progenitor and the last of his kind. Dracula was too broken to leave his home and when word reached him. He broke down even more. He began to dabble trying to resseruct them and in his task he created abominations such as the slime
And thus ended the tale of Dracula.
A vampire who lived too long.
But now with him being needed once more. It's sort of breathed new life into him. Even a vampire needs validation from time to time.
After recruiting Dracula. Jay drove away and noticed once again the vehicle was moving in a direction different from the capital.
Driver :
It must be tough right. Fighting angels and without rest being driven everywhere.
Jay :
Yeah, it's tiring but what can I even do.
Driver :
So how is the third head like. I've only seen him in interviews and news broadcasts.
Jay :
He's very strict but he's very knowledgeable about almost everything. And even at his age he handles everything like smoothly.
Jay :
Show how's the military life like.
Driver :
Well. I mostly just patrol around and deliver products from place to place. Because Im not cut out for fighting. So I try to do something that makes others work easier.
I've never been to the capital since combatants don't usually do much menial tasks. But I would like to go there someday.
Driver :
So where you're from Mr Jay.
Jay :
I'm an other wolder.
Driver :
WHAT!!! I've always wanted to otherwolder at least once.
So how's your world like.
Jay explained how his world was like.
Driver :
That's plain. I expected something straight out of a story. But this is fine too.
The driver continued to talk with Jay and nothing of significance happened throughout the drive.
King :
Now you will be going into the beast folk territory. This one should be easy just beat them to submission if anyone stops you.
Beastfolk were born due to the miraculous compatibility between the humans and animals. Like were wolves. Combination of humans and wolves that's why they are bipedal. And contain greater arm strength like in human males.
While in the real world due to genetic incompatibility breeding is not possible. Here it is real. Many different combinations and varieties of Beastfolk can be seen.
But that is where the resemblance stop. If they were to mate with another species of Beastfolk only either is the animals can be born.
Of a werewolves mate with a were lioness then their child would either be a werewolf or a we're lion. Nothing in between.
AND the beast folk lived In the forest where everyday they would catch the game to feed themselves. But due to their human nature even carnivores began liking to eat plants. They had evolved into omnivores. And some of them scritctly practiced herbivorous practices.
They still lived in the forest but unlike humans in big cities. They made their houses on traditional style. On treetops, building advanced and comfortable huts to live in. Showed their sincerity to nature.
Jay had entered such a world. Where from outside there was nothing but when he entered their territory. He was amazed at the level of detailing. In the spread out night where the stars shined as if the stars on the ceiling glowing.
Jay entered the beast folk territory.
Where upon entering he was stopped by beast folk wearing shoulder pads and had spears on them.
Werewolf :
Halt, this is beast folk territory. No human can enter this area.
Jay :
I am here to talk with your leader. I am Jay Garrick, the Third Head has sent me.
The driver showed proper authentication so the both of them were let inside . Inside they saw the entire forest was lit up with different kinds of lights, which doesn't cause irritation to the nocturnal animals. There were all types of we're-animals. Owl species, Cat species, hippopotamus species.
There were even some pure blood which werent a combination.
The guards called another guards and they went their merry way. But as they walked the were species looked at Jay and the driver as an outsider and a threat. Maybe someone had come to make them their slaves. They started gossiping amongst each other.
Jay felt the heaviness of unnecessary exclusion. And eyes on him as he walked to the leaders of the village.
The leaders of the village was a male lion and a female tigress. Both who have gained human characteristics. And ferocity.
The male lion had a lion face and human body. While the tigress had the same form as a tigress and a human body.
The lion had muscles built into him. And wore clothes that were woven by hand. The lion was also a bearer of astral arms. Just like demons he had extra arms to wild weapons.
The lion roared as he approached Jay and looked him in the eye.
Lion :
Who are you. Human to be bought in front of me. Are you prey?
Jay :
I'm a messenger of the third head. He wants your entire clan to join him in battle against the gods.
The Lioness who was sitting on her throne and twirling her hair. Gave a response.
Lioness :
If he wants us to be there, he could have come here himself couldn't he.
Lion :
Tell him if he wants me. Then he has to defeat me. For I am the King of the Jungle.
Jay :
Well then I'll leave.
Lion :
When did I say the prey can leave. It's been quite a while since Ive had a human.
Jay decided to step up.
Jay :
The moment I step foot in here. I didn't become the prey. But I am the predator, your predator. So if you don't want to die. Submit while I'm asking nicely.
Jay thought maybe he could talk and end things. But as King said sometimes beating them to submission is good.
Infuriated the Lion swiped his claws at me. Jay ducked down and flicked the lion's forehead and he was thrown back on the ground.
The lioness was also taken aback. The lion from the ground pounced at Jay trying to bite him and he successfully grabbed his shoulder and when he tried to dig his teeth into him. His skin wouldn't tear. The lion tried harder but nothing would happen. Until he let his teeth loose.
Jay :
Done.
Lion :
Why won't you die. Astral arms.
The four arms appeared behind him made of starry space like resemblance. And with them to four weapons. He moved them to end Jay but with another flick harder one he was thrown to the walls of his own house.
Jay :
Do you submit.
The lion who's pride was as high as the mighty mountains bowed his head down and looked at his feet.
As his entire clan witnessed his fight and the clan leaders downfall.
Lion :
I submit.
AND when the lion bowed everyone else who witnessed the fight also bowed down to their new leader. And the beastfolks were ready to join the battle.