Corruption is Magic

I stand before a set of two closed doors that lead out to a balcony at the front of the manor. The sound of the loud crowd outside the manor reaches me as I stand mentally preparing myself. I wish Gelfree was here. I solemnly think as I feel Olvin making the last few adjustments to my outfit. “You’re far too tense, lass. Breath, ya have done speeches before. This one is no different.”

“I know.” I say, trying to relax as much as I can with deep breaths. These changes need to be made and accepted… or else this world will be harder to fix.

“You have created waves. You simply must keep these waves going, eventually you will become a tidal wave.” Olvin says and I feel him finish off what he says with a pat to my back. “Alright, Good to go.”

“Alright… Thank you.” I say getting a small smirk from the dwarf.

“You’re welcome, now how about you go see them folks who have gathered.”

“Right.” I say taking a deep breath. Putting on my facade of confidence I stand tall and stride towards the doors, with a snap of my fingers I grip the door handles and slowly open them swiftly and smoothly, revealing everyone besides Olvin and Gelfree standing out on the balcony. Olvin quickly heads out and stands off to the side, allowing me the middle of the Balcony.

“Let’s show these sinners why they should follow us.” Corrupt me whispers and I feel hesitant at first at how good it sounds but giving myself a moment to relax I nod. Striding out to the balcony I see the crowds of people all around the manor, standing not only on the walking path to the manor but also on the flowers. All as one they shout and cheer as they look at me and I feel my nerves stiffen but I do not let my Confidence fall. I need to see this through.

“My people.” I say loudly using magic to enhance my voice to carry further. Looking at everyone stood before me. Quickly the noise dies down and they all watch me as I speak. “One and all. You are all my people, near and dear to me. You have done so much for me and I will see to it your lives are bettered by this loyalty and show of support. The first such act is to bring stability and work for those who don’t hold occupation. One such job is becoming a pact worker. We will use our connection to other worlds to import products and export things we manufacture, and pact workers will be our connection point till portals can be opened to mainstream trade.” I say and the crowd before me begins to murmur amongst themselves disrupting my speech. With an enhanced snap I get everyone’s attention on me again. “Things will be different but with work the standard of living will improve. Nothing is free though, through working hard and being loyal one will be able to find a new hope in this world.” I say looking down on the crowd as I lean on the balcony railing.

“And for anyone who might be here from the other nobles. I am going to give you a message to tell your lords or ladies, get in my way and I will make sure they regret it. This is my Destiny, and I don’t care who’s blood end’s up on my hands.” I growl with a small smirk on my face. “Because that’s all they deserve.” Pushing off the railing I hear the crowd cheer and applaud and I watch as the crowd moves like waves of movement but among them I see a handful of people not moving off in corners of the crowds, they just stand there, watching. I act to not notice but when one leopard folk girl moves and raises her paw like hand to aim at me I internally smirked.

“Bingo.” I whisper, and as I had thought I see magic shoot out from her palm and zip towards me but I summon a shield and deflect it. Looking at her as she turns to make a getaway I snap my fingers and wrap my magic around her throat, even at the distance she is at it is foals play. “It would seem… I gave these nobles too much courtesy. They seem to be willing to stoop to assassinations.” I say loud again to the crowd as I lift and bring the girl towards me as the crowd looks around stunned from the sudden bolt then my announcement but when they see the person I am hoisting up they glare at her. Once she is near me I give her some solid magic to stand on and lessen my hold on her throat. “What say you my dear? Why do the bidding of those disgusting nobles?”

“Fuck you.” The leopard girl spits and I roll my eyes.

“It seems the Nobles can’t handle me on their own so they need to rely on sneaking an assassin in on my watch. Hear me now noble spies. Fena and her holds are allied to me and they are going to adopt my changes slowly. Ensure you do not make a mistake like this fool. Then for those who come from elsewhere, join me. Do not go back to your old masters or mistresses. Join my people.” I say and I hear the leopard laugh.

“Like they would ever do that. Who would want to join a goody two shoes li-” I don’t let her finish as I tighten my magic around her but make it long and rope like before getting rid of the platform below her feet, quickly and with a cracking sound she falls and doesn’t move again besides some shakes. Then I dispel my magic letting her body fall and thud against the ground below.

“I hope my message has been received. A full list of changes will be sent out to the market center of every place under my rule in the coming week. I look forward to making this world a better place with you all.” I say before turning around and walking back into the manor hearing the sound of much cheering as I leave.