The End Times

This chapter is just lore building. So those of you that are not here for it you can skip this chapter. If not I hope you enjoy a little lore building.

**Marcel de Lorraine**

I was in my office going over the reports for recent cargo passing through the pot when suddenly a giant black circle opened in front of me. Out stepped a human dressed in black. "Hello Duke Marcel. You wouldn't happen to have some free time would you?" The figure asked.

"Who are you?" I asked intrigued with a hint of fear.

"My name is Andras Zorander a great dark wizard that has come to rule the world. And I would like your help."

I looked at the figure with a mix of awe and confusion. I decided to be straightforward with the mysterious figure. "What could a ruler such as me give you? And why do you even need me in the first place."

"You are an influential leader. I would need such an ally in the long term." The dark wizard said. "Besides that, I think we could both gain a great benefit from each other."

"Alright...How would you be beneficial to me then?"

"I know you despise your father because he favors your sister. If you join me I'll grant you powers you could only imagine and help you in overthrowing your father."

I paused to think for a while before replying to the dark wizard.

"How will I know that you aren't lying to me?" I asked suspicious.

"Hahaha. You would do good in not trusting a person you just met. Here. As a show of trust." He said as the dark portal appeared again. Andras reached his hand in a pulled out a chain that looked like it was attached to something. With a light pull out came to my surprise my sister Genevieve. She was naked with her hands chained behind her. A metal collar was attached around her neck where the chain was attached to and there was a ball gag around her mouth. "Genevieve? What...what have you done to her?!"

"Hmm...Nothing too extreme. I merely used a little of my power to make her a slave. I brought her here to show you that I am willing to hold up my end of the bargain." The dark wizard replied.

As I paused and looked at Genevieve's pleading eyes a dark desire in me arose. One of the people I have hated my whole life was out of the way and if I joined forces with Andras I could get rid of my father as well.

"Well then Marcel, will you help me or not? The choice is yours." Andras said breaking my thought. I thought about it for a moment but my mind was made up.

"What must I do?"

"I want you to begin gathering other Dukes and Noble families that would join you. Once you have gathered them we can begin overthrowing the Grand Duke."

"Understood. But what about my sister? Won't they realize she is gone?" I asked to make sure.

"Don't you worry about that. It'll be about a month before they realize anything. By then I expect us to be in open revolt."

"Very well. I'll see to it be done Lord Andras."

"Good. I hope you won't disappoint. What of your sister? What would you like to do with her?" He asks as Genevieve struggles against her chains as muffled sounds escape her gag pleading with me. But I ignore her cries.

"I believe you should keep her my lord. I have no use for her and I believe she is your prize." I say. Andras chuckles.

"Hahaha. Well done! Very well Marcel. You have served me well. You shall have your reward soon." The dark wizard said as a portal appeared and they both vanished.