Vaid Empire: Conquest
is a massive fantasy series that aims to mix
erotica
with the quality of a published novel. New chapters and artwork are released every month for free, with the completely optional possibility to receive early access on the official Vaid Empire Website. The Series focuses heavily on worldbuilding, story, and characters.
The world of Ayphieal is shattered and chaotic, with kingdoms and tribes of six distinctive races vying for territory amongst themselves. It is only when a young human warrior finally pushes back against the chaos that the world begins to shift towards order.
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2nd of Fixuin, 17 AVE.
Domani, Capital of The Vaid Empire.
The warm breeze fluttered through the shroud flowing around Vixin's bare form, standing upon the balcony that wrapped around The Grand Pyramid. As the sun hid behind drifting clouds, she savored the temperate temperature of the day, her arm around Yisi's waist as they watched Jinilya play.
"Are you certain he was successful?" Yisi asked, eyeing Vixin's midriff. Her serious expression offered little hint of the worry beneath.
Vixin nodded, caressing her lover's hip. "I sensed the conception myself. Didn't you hear me moan while you slept?"
A redness touched Yisi's cheeks. Before she could respond, Jinilya tapped her leg. When the girl had her attention, the little princess offered her toy, an intricate wooden carving of a small woman. "Ah." She granted Vixin a look, yet Jinilya took Yisi's hand and guided her to sit on the stone floor.
Vixin watched her two greatest loves sit across from each other. Appearing lost on how to entertain the child, Yisi held the wooden doll with a blank expression.
"Can you..." Jinilya waved her hands. "Like mommy?"
"I'm...not sure." Yisi looked to Vixin for guidance. "I've never really tried."
"I can." The little princess tapped the doll with a finger, concentrating. When a tiny flame ignited like a candle, she let the wooden woman's head catch fire. Yisi dropped the doll as the flame quickly consumed the figure, making Jinilya laugh hysterically. Yisi sucked an injured finger, watching the girl's joy until she couldn't help but faintly smile.
"Jin, that was a gift from Lord Kixanil," Vixin said in annoyance, guiding her daughter back from the tiny fire. When she saw Yisi's expression, her own eased.
The girl's laughter quieted when they heard footsteps echo from behind. Vixin turned around, surprised to see Cendra strolling towards them along the balcony from the direction of her own royal quarters.
"I didn't mean to interrupt your...fun," Cendra said as she came to a stop. Eyeing Yisi, she nodded. "Daughter of Rosila, are you not? I don't believe we've ever properly met."
Yisi nodded coldly as she stood up.
Taking a step closer, Cendra crouched beside Jinilya. "Ah, we received word of your birth while in the north." She studied her with a smile. "Lord Salduin did very well, it seems. Do you know who I am, girl? I'm your aunt Cendra."
Jinilya merely glared and ran through the doorway to her mother's bed chamber. Vixin sighed, gesturing to Yisi. "Please tend to her. This'll only be a moment."
Obeying, Yisi departed without a word, leaving them alone. Cendra rose, clasping her hands behind her back. Hesitating, she was unable to meet her sister's gaze. "Well then. You appear healthy. They say you ruled adequately in our absence."
"Discard the pleasantries. Why are you here?" Vixin demanded.
"Can a woman visit her royal sister without ulterior motives?" Cendra asked. When Vixin's scowl remained, Cendra strolled to the edge and peered down at the rainforest beyond the city. "I suppose I do have a motive. I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight. Just you and I."
Vixin eyed her with suspicion. "To what end?"
"To talk." Cendra cleared her throat uncomfortably. "Isn't that enough reason?"
Touching her belly, Vixin concealed an intrigued grin. Yes, there was
much
she'd like to discuss. Why wait until tonight to watch Cendra endure the revelation of the secret growing within her womb? "There's no need for ceremony. I've waited
quite
a while to face you."
"Tonight is my preference." Cendra dared to meet her rageful stare. "I'm not exactly accustomed to these things."
Vixin squinted in confusion.
"I've pondered what I'd say to you, yet..." She tapped the balcony barrier with an awkward shrug. "Here we are. I'll wait for you on Crescent Plaza."
"The only words I require are your confession. Fanir was your doing," Vixin replied with a scowl. "You hardly concealed your hand, yet I'd hear it from your own lips.
Then
we'll talk."
"Ah." Cendra looked away once more. "That was...an error."
"An error?" Vixin grimaced in rage.
Turning to face her, Cendra straightened proudly. "I acted rashly. Your Sages...I heard the rumors they were..." She stopped, seeing Vixin's rage. "I apologize."
"Apologize? Your men beat him half to death, yet you
apologize?"
"He lived, did he not?" Cendra asked. The venom in her sister's expression made her step closer in panic. "No, I'm...sorry, Vixin. Please. I don't know how to do this."
Vixin thought of the child inside her with simmering anger. The time had arrived to twist a dagger of her own. She let the shroud flow loosely around her, revealing much of her bare body beneath. "I have no need for your excuses. The scale shall be balanced,
sweet
sister."
"I offer no excuses. Please, I want to apologize. Truly." Cendra took another step, seeing Vixin retreat. "Certain events have clarified my...mistakes. There were many, it's true."
The genuine tone of her sister's voice gave Vixin pause. "Events? What scheme is this?"
"No scheme." Cendra shook her head, gritting her teeth with shame. "I nearly drowned in my failure, and when I emerged, I found that few remained to take my hand. I...know what we could have been. Perhaps what we
should
have been."
Vixin searched her sister for a hint of deception. When she found only a concealed sorrow, her lips parted in surprise. She pulled the shroud around herself tightly. "I tried for many years.
You
destroyed us."
"I did." Cendra folded her arms, peering down. "I've been foolish. Hate me for it. Such is your right, yet I'm sorry, Vixin."
Stunned, Vixin stood wordlessly. Hadn't she dreamed of hearing such words since she was a child?
When she could bear the silence no longer, Cendra sighed. "If there's a single hope of correcting...
us
, I'd like to try." She offered a weary smile. "My invitation stands. I only hope you'll have mercy for us both."
Watching her sister walk away, Vixin waited until she disappeared around the corner before turning towards the drop below. Leaning against the barrier, she felt her breath quicken. Fighting to control her emotions, she wanted to scream.
"
Why now?
" She touched her belly. Her sister's cruelty knew no end. "
Why?
"
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The door to The Chamber of Deliverance slid open before The God Emperor. Stepping into the darkness, he peered back sternly. Jinilya hurried to follow his glowing eyes.