( sorry guys I have been, I'll and busy, we will have a standalone Fanfic).
I surveyed my new empire from the highest tower of the palace, the orb pulsing contentedly in my chest. Below, my harem prepared for the evening's celebration, the Queen and Princess directing servants, Grishka commanding the orc women with practiced authority, and dozens more conquered nobles arranging themselves to please their master.
The neighboring kingdoms had sent emissaries bearing tribute: gold, jewels, and most importantly, their most beautiful women as offerings to ensure peace. As if I needed more incentive to expand my reach.
"My lord," Grishka approached, kneeling beside my throne. Even as my first conquest, she still maintained her special place in the hierarchy. "The delegation from the Southern Isles has arrived. They bring... something unusual."
I raised an eyebrow. "Unusual how?"
"They claim to have found another orb," she whispered, her eyes wide. "Different from yours, but pulsing with similar power."
The orb in my chest flared at her words, sending a wave of energy through my body that made every woman in the room gasp and look toward me with renewed hunger.
"Bring them to me," I commanded, feeling the familiar stirring of anticipation. "It seems our conquest is far from over."
As Grishka hurried to obey, I smiled to myself. One kingdom had become an empire, one orb had given me power beyond imagining. What might two accomplish?
The journey continues...