Goge Vandire's last words had been a bitter yell of defiance and rage, his efforts ended, his veil of deception broken. Even now his venomous tones echoed around the high ceilings and walls of his chamber but like his grip on power, they were fading. Alicia Dominica, a daughter of the Emperor had her eyes cleared of the mist that blotted her senses upon meeting him. It was from that encounter she sought retribution.
Through the labyrinthine archways and hallways she strode, filled with divine purpose. She did not linger to suffer the twisting hate of Vandire's forked tongue. Instead, She pronounced him a traitor,
"You have committed the ultimate heresy. Not only have you turned your back on the Emperor and stepped from his light, you have profaned his name and almost destroyed everything he has striven to build. You have perverted and twisted the path he has laid for Mankind to tread. As your own decrees have stated, there can be no mercy for such a crime, no pity for such a criminal. I renounce your lordship, you walk in the darkness and cannot be allowed to live. Your sentence has been long overdue and it is now time for you to die.." she delivered justice with the edge of her blade and took his head, her sword's righteous fury leaving an incandescent scar upon Vandire's false throne...
Began this piece back in October 2021 and left it on 90% done until this week. Could have spent longer tidying it up but that's not always conducive to growth... onwards onto the next one!