My Vampire Harem Will Dominate Everything - Chapter 408

Chapter 408: Rivermount
Ezra tilted his head towards the window as the jet descended, checking out Rivermount, the capital of Prince Caspian’s domain.

Of course, it was all Republic to the humans but to the vampires, it was the seat of power of the leader of the Nightmare Court.

He could make out the city below with his Aura and was impressed.

The sprawling city was a gothic marvel, its dark stone architecture marked by spires that pierced the mist-covered skyline.

Unlike the structured town of the Crossroads, Rivermount was like a carefully constructed architect’s dream, filled with a kind of eerie elegance.

From the human eye, there was nothing out of the ordinary. It was just another beautiful city. But from the eyes of the vampires, it was different.

The shadows were normal but… deeper. As if there was something hiding and waiting inside of it.

Ezra focused on the city.

He could tell that the slight mist pervading the air wasn’t ordinary. No. It was connected to another vampire and that had to be Prince Caspian.

The closer they drew, the more Ezra felt the unique energy of the place. A quiet, suffocating power that lay beneath the surface like a dormant beast.

The moment the jet touched down, there was already a convoy waiting for them on the tarmac.

Monarchy officials, wearing dark blue tailored uniforms, bowed respectfully as Akiko and led the way out of the jet. Ezra followed, supporting Olivia, and Red brought up the rear, taking in their surroundings with curious eyes.

There were a dozen black hovercars lining the runway, their tinted windows even against the vampire eyesight.

And right at that moment, Ezra threw away everything he knew about living in a vampire society. It was clear that the Monarchy was… different.

Akiko stopped, turning to look towards the west. “Do you see that? Oh, you can’t. It’ll be too far away for your Aura to reach.”

Ezra didn’t even try to stretch his Aura, relying on Gen’s commentary to understand what was going on.

“Wow.” She whispered. “I’ve never seen any building this tall before.”

“Caspian Tower.” Akiko said, turning to the convoy. “The tallest structure in the Monarchy. That’s where we’re heading.”

The group entered the vehicles, and the convoy pulled away from the airstrip.

As they drove through Rivermount, the car was silent as the Matten coven took in the breathtaking landscape of the city.

Even with its… aura, there was no denying that it was indeed a sight to look at.

It was like every building was created to be a work of art. The streets were arranged so perfectly, they all knew vampires had a hand in building the place.

They could even see vampires walking among the human population like a normal pedestrian, indistinguishable from the other.

As they passed through the heart of the city, Ezra leaned back in the passenger’s seat, his mind coming back to his situation.

He was now a prince of the Monarchy and his new title came with more than just a seat at the table. It came with expectations, responsibilities, and an ever-growing target on his back.

He would have to carve out his place among the princes, and that meant playing the long game.

Olivia exhaled softly, her fingers brushing over her stomach as she murmured. “This place feels… different.”

Red nodded, her eyes flicking between the passing buildings. “What’s the word? Free? I mean, look at those vampires walking around like they’re going for their morning coffee. Of course, they’re not much but they surely are noticeable.”

“If this is how things are across the Monarchy, then it means one thing.” Gen said from where she sat. “The Monarchy has a higher vampire population than the Society.”

“Of course it does.” Olivia said. “There’s a hard cap on how many vampires can be in a city and how many humans can be turned in the Society. Here, no such rule exists. This was inevitable.”

Ezra said nothing, his attention on the towering structure in the distance.

Caspian Tower stood over them like a monolith of authority, its dark glass exterior reflecting his Aura and preventing him from seeing what was inside.

He compressed his Aura and stretched it upwards to discover that the top was obscured by clouds, giving it the appearance of something that stretched beyond mortal reach.

Even in the middle of the city, the lower parts of the structure was protected from view by a tall wall that encircled the property, leaving space inside for Caspian’s personal use.

They went through the checkpoints and as they arrived at its base, the convoy came to a stop. The massive entrance doors, flanked by armored vampire guards, opened soundlessly as a figure stepped forward.

Even before any introduction could be made, Ezra could tell who the person was.

Prince Vance.

Tall and poised, with eyes that gleamed with intelligence, he carried himself with effortless confidence.

But the scary part? He was just like Elder Fortuna. He felt no different from a normal human.

Even with no sign of his power, there was something calculating in the way he studied them as they stepped out of the cars, as if he was already measuring Ezra’s value before speaking a word.

Vance smiled at Ezra, giving him a polite nod. “Prince Ezra Matten. Welcome to Rivermount.”

Ezra returned the nod, meeting his eyes. “Prince Vance. It’s an honor.”

Vance’s lips twitched, but it wasn’t quite a smile. “Honor? Perhaps. That will be determined in time.”

Akiko rolled her eyes. “Don’t mind Vance. He enjoys the dramatics of politics.”

Vance’s eyes flickered to her with a soft chuckle. “And you enjoy disrupting them, Akiko.”

Akiko only grinned in response. Without further words, Vance gestured for them to follow.

The Matten coven was led through the halls of Caspian Tower, each corridor a masterpiece of power and wealth.

Vance welcomed them properly and handed them over to an attendant who led them to the elevators which they took up to the ninetieth floor.

Eventually, they arrived at their suite, a residence that took up the whole floor, reserved for visiting royalty.

The living area alone was quite large, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of Rivermount.

As Olivia, Gen and Red explored the space, Ezra stepped onto the balcony.

The cold wind brushed against his face, carrying the scent of rain and stone.

He observed the city, studying the way the mists floated around, outside the boundary of the fence protecting the Caspian tower.

This was his world now.

He was no longer a fugitive. He was no longer just running for survival.

He was a ruler.

And it was time to act like one.

Tomorrow, it would begin.