"How many are these small fringes of these 'Inheritors' you speak off?" Polonsky changed the subject. "I guess about maybe a dozen or more? They tend to live in remote villages or in caves and act as bandits for their Blood Experiments. All of which very messy and disgusting even for Vampires like me." "Well, I don't think Major Holyfield would argue against seeking them down. The way I am hearing this, these people need to be stopped. Your services are valued Miss Cadohagan." Polonsky gave his gratitude. "And thank you for the kindness the United Federation of Earth has given me so far." Iris nodded back. "Which reminds me Miss Cadohagan." Polonsky interjected. Iris eyes widened on the sudden shift in Polonsky's voice from inquisitorial to the tone of congratulatory genorisity. Something was up with the Colonel and it intrigued her. "Your services for the UFE has been so far invaluable for the past few months and there have been talks about giving you something for all of you trouble. An offer that you will be a fool to refuse." Polonsky said. "Go on." Iris pressed on. "Me, Governor White and the rest of the UN Office of Outer Space Affairs and Colonial Affairs Office want to reward you with UFE Citizenship." Polonsky said. The conference room filled with Stryder group and Embassy Staff began to erupt in gossiping whispers. The First Alien to be granted UFE Citizenship? "You mean? Become one of you?" Iris asked. "As in enjoy the things we enjoy. Access to Healthcare, the Right to Vote for your leaders in government, the Right of Property and to open a business. We can help you out get started on the latter two. We even will give you a very lofty position of being the Chief of Gliesian Relationships due to your extensive knowledge of all the peoples of the planet." "I... I... don't know... that seems quite a lot... to..." Iris began to reluctantly reconsider. "Come on say yes. We can do so much more together." Samantha pressured. "Imagine all the fun stuff and nice pad you be getting Vampy." Diaz added. "I want to think this over!" Iris exclaimed much to the shock of everyone in the room. The Vampire Witch normally was a reserved speaking woman but her suddenly shouting caught everyone off guard. The Vampire stormed off the conference room leaving the rest to sit their awkwardly. "I think we should give her some space. Maybe I can talk to her when I see her again." Kayin suggested. "Good idea, I was about to go to the next subject now. It is about the Friendship Day event so everyone listen up!" Polonsky raised his voice commandingly which caused everyone to tense up. "Within in about 42 hours Governor White will be conducting a speech which will be followed by a fair of shops and other fun UFE things that will get us to be able to woo the natives and get them on our side. Diplomatically speaking we are going to need friends to survive in this planet and the Wigs upstairs want to start in Tyr Rian and to just ride the wave from there. We need to show them that we come in peace so Embassy Staff, I want you to dress in your Sunday's best and be ready attend to the guests once the party starts." The Embassy staffed quietly nodded with a fierce determination. They know their duties and they know them well. "As for you Stryder Group however, I wish to not panic you right now but according to some Investigations by Inspector Reid, we have reasons to believe that there might be an attempt on Governor White's life." Samantha's eyes widened. Who could even try to take him out? "We need to show them that although we come in peace. We are not defenseless. We have teeth." Interrupted Major Holyfield in the video call. "Holyfield? You're not supposed to be here you know?" Polonsky protested. "Yet I am the one in charge of the outer ring of security for the event SO I HAVE a say in this too." Holyfield argued. "What kind of Security will the Event have?" Samantha asked. "My Marines will be on the first- and second-layer rings as you can see in this chart. We will be scouting out the guests for anyone suspicious outside the entrance whilst our scanners will be hard at work on the second defensive ring. The Third Ring however is the most concerning for it has the most overstretched amount of Security Detail." Holyfield said with a grumble when he described the latter '3rd Ring of defense'. "The reason is that we are trying not too intimidate the locals too much with our guns and men which is the rationale behind the light security. Might give the wrong impression that we are conqueror's and we don't want to be seen like that. As for you lieutenant, your team will be set up on a vantage point overlooking the Embassy grounds. Observe the crowds and be ready to react if our intel is right that there will be an attempt on the Governor's Life. Look for Assassins, Shapeshifters, Snipers and whatever." Polonsky said. "Affirmative sir." Samantha nodded. ----------------------------------------------- (On the night before the Event...) Mita the Crow after a discreet journey, arrived in Tyr Rian that night and quietly rendevous to the Crow Safe House. She and her fellow Crow and some disgruntled Grey Order adventurers who were washed out due to the UFE soldiers taking their jobs. The plan was simple. Using her custom-made crossbow that can shoot exploding bolts. She had arranged an Alchemist from Alfel-Nora to provide her with one of the most lethal poisons known to Gliesia called Demonbane. It was a Purple Flower that according to legends it can kill even the strongest demons with just a slither of the substance either inhaled or injected into the bloodstream causing the victim to cough blood, lose his sense of movements, hemorrhaging and delirium. In practice it was a rare but stunningly effective poison that can kill any target quickly with only the best Clerics can only hope and pray to cure or the essence from a specific vine find only in Alfel-Nora to act as an Anti-toxin. And that's if first aid was immediate to stop the spreading of the poison from getting to all the vitals of the body. The plan was to aim her crossbow at the Governor and shoot him with an exploding bolt with a Demonbane Toxin delivery. Then under the cover of an explosion and some help from the local Grey Order Adventurers make their escape. With luck the Demon Invasion will be halted as their leader would be killed before they could attain the Principality's control and bind them to their will. She smiled as she looked over the window where she can see the heart of the Demon Operation in Tyr Rian taking place. The UFE Embassy. "This will be done and out." She said confidently to herself as she sipped her glass of wine that she habitually drinks before the days of an important mission to calm her nerves. As she retires for bed. She still has another day of preparation and planning if this operation is to go smoothly. The fate of the Empire might rest in one crossbow bolt. AN: Konnichiwa Bitches I am back from Japan and I brought home food (MINE!) and a big tiddy Drow GF (actually a figurine, ALSO MINE!). The food was great but shopping was tiring AF and sorry for any delays due to how tiring it is to carry so many clothes. Thank you to all who voted in the Community Vote for this Filler Chapter and I wanna say you and your support are breathtaking! And also, what keeps me going. I enjoyed the challenge you guys gave me for this chapter and I hop you enjoyed my unique style. Hehehehe Bye bye for now... got to rally my conscripts and execute Order 227 cuz I am gonna invade Belarus for Operation Bagration! *cocks pistol* "Like, Subscribe and Review Starmark's story under penalty of Death!"