With everyone seated, Aldritch spoke in a calm but firm tone.
"In the past, not so long ago, I did say to you that I would dispose of anyone who proves to be useless to me. Even though that still stands true to a large extent, especially with those not close to me, for you gathered here and a few others, it is only part true. You here are all my closest family, and as your head, as your leader, I naturally want to see you grow and improve, genuinely.
I want to see you prosper, not just accomplishing my goals, but yours as well. You here are not just my subordinates, you are truly, a part of my family." He said in a serious tone.
Listening to Aldritch, every one's expression showed surprise and even a bit of joy in some, while some showed some level of happiness or satisfaction, all except for Khal who remained with his usual serious expression.
"You haven't gone soft, have you? Master?" Khal asked, his expression serious.
"I'd still drag you in front of an attack before it kills me." Aldritch answered sincerely.
While Khal finally had a smile, though almost unnoticeable, the rest didn't really share the same expression on their faces. Regardless, what had been said had been said, and Aldritch had expressed his true thoughts. Somehow, he felt that having them know this would be better than leaving them with the former mindset that they are "easily" disposable, at least now they knew they weren't.
"With that out of the way, let's discuss other important matters."
"The time is approaching quickly, there's little time left for preparations, you've already spent half a year, your progress is not nearly good enough." Lodestar's words got everyone even more serious.
He looked towards Lada, giving her the queue for her to explain things in case there was anyone who didn't know of the plan... at least 80% of them seated there didn't.
Just then, Ingrid made her way back, opening the door of the dining room and walking inside before shutting it behind her. "Sorry I'm late." She said apologetically before making her way to an empty seat.
Everyone watched her walk up to her seat. Once she was seated, Lada began her explanation.
"As most of us may know, the plan in question ultimately leads to the takeover of this kingdom, primarily. It also involved taking over the neighboring kingdom, but that is only possible if there is enough time on our hands after we're done with this kingdom." She explained.
"The major aspect of this plan begins with a takeover of the Lunar Cult, or at least, all of its reachable members with sufficient experience and strength, to be specific, the Great Dames. They are important for the next phase of the plan.
We've been organizing a monster attack the past month, and with it, we plan to destabilize the capital enough for the nobles to head out to engage the monsters, though, we don't plan to make it serious enough for the various family heads to make a move personally, as we need them to remain within the innermost wall.
During this period, we will infiltrate the noble houses and the witches will use an enslavement ritual to enslave the family heads, every single one, unless there is one who happens to volunteer to fight against the monsters.
In the case of that happening, a list of such nobles has already been compiled, and measures have been set in place to ensure the day doesn't break after that night without them falling to us."
Before she could continue, however, Rindher rose his hand to speak, to which he was allowed, "I don't understand why we need the witches and their rituals, when we can achieve the same result using our mind control abilities as vampires."