Manoeuvring Among the Royalty - The Shadow Ring: Blood Moon

Taking advantage of the chaos in the Enchanted Forest, Ella quietly evacuated through the side door. She knew that although the elves and werewolves were reliable, they were understaffed. To confront the alliance between the Chamber of Commerce and the Oathbreakers, she had to secure the support of the Vampire Royal Family.

By morning, she finally arrived at the Vampire Royal Palace. The black marble floor was as smooth as a mirror, the dark red curtains fluttered in the breeze, and the candlelight flickered, filling the entire palace with a mysterious and oppressive atmosphere.

guard： Human? How dare you break into the royal palace?

A guard stopped Ella, his black armor glowing coldly in the candlelight.

Ella （calmly）： I have important information to deliver to His Royal Highness the Prince—about the conspiracy of the Iron Fist Chamber of Commerce and the Oathbreakers. It concerns the safety of the entire Valorian Continent.

The guards exchanged glances and led her to the palace hall.

The Vampire Prince sat on the throne, his pale face showing no emotion.

The Vampire Prince（saw Ella, spoke slowly）： A descendant of the Astral Council? I have heard of you. What information do you have? Speak quickly.

Ella took out the Wolf Claw Bone Sacred Relic and the secret letter she had brought from the werewolf camp

Ella： This is the token of the three-race covenant, and this is evidence of the collusion between the Chamber of Commerce and the Oathbreakers. They plan to use human captives to activate the Shadow Ring on the Blood Moon night and rule the continent. I hope you can send troops to help.

The prince took the secret letter, and after reading it, his eyes flickered

The Vampire Prince： The Chamber of Commerce has an old grudge against our royal family. Their rise to power will not benefit us. However, we can send troops—on one condition.The elves' Purification Rune can restrain shadow power. Bring me the Purification Rune, and I will immediately send my guards to support you.

Ella( hesitated for a moment, then nodded)： Very well, I agree. But you must promise to send troops immediately after getting the rune—no backing out.

The prince threw her a royal token: "Take this. My men will recognize it."

Ella took the token, left the palace, and immediately returned to the Enchanted Forest. As soon as she arrived outside the sanctuary, she met Lila, who was anxiously looking for her

Lila： Where were you just now? I thought you had been captured by the Chamber of Commerce!

Ella （quickly explained）： I went to the Vampire Royal Family to seek support. They agreed to send troops, but on the condition that I get the Purification Rune.

Although Lila was a little worried, she knew this was the best option for now

Lila（ nodded）： Alright, let's go in to see the High Priest.