Lada was going to explain the entire reason, but she decided against it and instead gave a straight forward answer, "it's because not a lot of us have strong hypnotic powers. In that sense, it is better not to try to use it against nobles who might have a way or two to resist such mind attacks.
This decision was taken based off several evidences pointing to the high possibility of a number of these family heads possessing artefacts that may grant such immunities. .net
Wearing a ruminative expression, Rindher spoke again, "how would they even possess such equipment, in unison no less? We have not been found out, have we?"
"They know nothing of us. Such equipment can only be gotten from several trips to the other world, 'your world', and others are crafted by skilled craftsmen. Of course, such artefacts are in much limited supply, only a handful own them, while the rest within this kingdom are in the king's possession." Lada explained.
"If there are no other questions, I will continue with my explanation." Lada waited a few seconds before proceeding, picking up from where she stopped in her explanation.
"Following the monster invasion and takeover of the noble houses, the next phase is to turn the family heads into vampires, the useful ones." Before anyone asked the question she knew was coming, she answered them herself, in an enervated manner as her shoulders slumped forward slightly while she let out a sigh, "I know, we could have just done it in the same night when the heads were made slaves, but our Lord chose otherwise."
Everyone turned towards Aldritch for an explanation of why, but all he did in response is offer a nod of affirmation, confirming Lada's statement. As for the explanation, he remained silent, feigning ignorant as to what their stares meant.
How was he going to explain to them that he had made a mistake by saying that because he didn't think it through clearly, and since Lada blindly agreed to it initially, he didn't want to look like such an incompetent leader?
Aldritch genuinely felt shame come over him, but he was able to resist the urge to cover his face with his hands or morph his expressions and mannerism.
'Heh... Making decisions with a clear mind really is key... Constant post-nut clarity is the goal.' He thought to himself.
Even at that moment, he felt the it would be better to correct things, but his image was on the line! He was already weaker than a number of his subordinates, being a stupid leader would only make things worse... at least that was his thought.
Lada then went ahead to explain the part about the plan the Lunar Cult had for the kingdom and how it clashed with theirs, and what their plan was to counter that and take care of it, which also involved the plan of taking control of the Lunar Cult before then.
It took more than half an hour for her to finish explaining everything.
Even now, Ralwa and Lina were still asleep, so they would have to learn about the plan another time, alongside Sigmund, since he was someone who was normally supposed to be seated for this meeting.
"That is the plan we have on ground on the moment, but as our lord has spoken, we'll have to speed things up." Lada said, turning towards Aldritch alongside the others.
Aldritch himself had a resolute look in his eyes. If anything, he would lie to not change his plans in future, after this time.
To him, the fact that he needed to adjust his plan every now and then only showed one thing, and that was the fact that he was not yet capable of planning events that fall in line without deviation from his plan, he still lacked adequate foresight.
'Heh... I don't even think that is possible or even logical. There's no way I can predict what's going to happen months down the line...' Aldritch thought tiredly.
"Now, talk to me, how is it possible that you still haven't done anything. Believe it or not, I am aware of your feelings towards our master and just how intense it is." Lada spoke.
"Have you been spying on me?"
"Of course not! Reading you is so easy I wouldn't even need to go to such lengths to see it."
"Heh... I don't know, ok? That's how it is. He doesn't look my way, and I don't really have the mind to summon any ounce of courage to approach him."
Deep down, Ingrid was aware that she had more lust than love for Aldritch, but even then, there was still considerably enough love.
"But, has he not been seeing you often?" Ingrid asked.
"He hasn't... and Lina's in the same boat... he isn't seeing someone outside, is he? Just how fierce is the vixen, for her to be able to hug him all to herself?" Lada wondered, visibly curious.
It was no secret how fierce Aldritch could be when it came to that department. If he was left, he could go for an entire day, normally, their sessions end with either them the girls losing consciousness, or getting too strained and out of energy to continue.
"Are you sure he's seeing someone outside? I haven't noticed anything... well, it's not like I was particularly looking for signs either." Ingrid said as she cupped her chin with one hand. "It's also possible that he has just been too busy recently and is stressed up."
"Yes, exactly, isn't that even more reason for him to want to lay with us? To relieve the stress? I'll have to talk to Lina about this, I'm tired of masturbating every time, even my tools can't satisfy me anymore... since I met master, I don't even crave Misa anymore." Lada complained.
Regardless of all she had said, Ingrid caught on to one thing in particular, "Misa? What do you mean by that?" A confused expression on her face.
"W-well, you know... I used to use her for some, other purposes, other than assisting around..." Lada explained, her face flushed lightly as she explained, though, she maintained most of her composure.
"H-huh?" Ingrid couldn't help but back away slowly without even realizing it, as a shy expression mixed with suspicion covered her face.
"Hey, calm yourself, I don't look at you like that."
"What's the guarantee you won't?"
"Heh... even if I wanted, how will you stop me?" Lada teased, moving closer to Ingrid as they both sat on the bed.
"A-Argh! Stop! I want my first to be with master!~" Ingrid shouted before she even realized it.
"H-hey, I was only joking, but are you serious? You're still a virgin?"