I Am Unstoppable novel

Chapter 407 Declaration Of Loyalty

The core members of vampire leadership were the prince, duke, marquis, and viscount, in descending order of seniority.

There were ten princes in total at present. Other than Solorel, the other princes did not condense divine mana and were sent away to different places to make a life of their own. In other words, those places were considered their personal fiefdoms.

All in all, there were ten princes, four dukes, eight marquises, and thirty-six viscounts.

Solorel had groomed eight marquises and elevated their combat force to phenomenally high levels. Hence, with the eight marquises, Aurora, and Walrion by his side, there was nothing for the prince to worry about.

The only concern he had was Anakin's return from the Lost Ruins.

Of course, that was a story for another time.

At this very moment, everyone had settled down in the meeting room.

Jonathan was seated at the head of the table, for he wielded absolute authority. Initially, he offered Solorel the seat, but the latter turned it down.

Thereafter, everyone took their seats according to their seniority. Those present were Solorel, Aurora, Yeverie, Walrion, and the eight marquises.

All of them were largely familiar faces to each other. At the very least, Jonathan recognized Aurora, Yeverie, Walrion, and four of the marquises.

Still, even though the four marquises knew Jonathan, the history they had with him was anything but pleasant.

Right then, the meeting officially commenced.

Solorel kicked it off with a solemn voice. “Since all of us are on the same side, I'll just cut to the chase. I want all of you to understand that my sentiments are the same as our revered ancestor, Leahra. I don't expect any of you to be filthy rich or wildly successful. My hope for you is that you live a good life.”

Clueless at what Solorel was trying to convey, the crowd gave him a quizzical look.

“Few of you know that the Great Tribulation is already upon us, and Gulden Vampir is going through it now.” After a brief pause, he added, “Now, let me first explain what is the Great Tribulation.”

Thereafter, Solorel related the meaning behind the event.

Jonathan listened intently, as that was the only thing he could do for now. He understood very well why the prince was spending time providing context to everyone. The latter was trying to ensure everyone knew why they had to obey Jonathan. Only then would they be wholly won over.

After elaborating on what the Great Tribulation was, Solorel explained further, “Leahra was our revered ancestor and always had our best interest at heart. She had chosen Mr. Lawson to be our king because only he can help us survive the Great Tribulation. That said, I'm sure all of you are curious as to why only he can do it when his capabilities don't seem particularly impressive, am I right?”

The audience's silence was an implicit acknowledgment of his assumption.

is the Chosen One who

asked

send a group of people to eradicate monsters and demons specifically. These

and fortune-telling weren't a strength of the vampire race, Solorel managed to understand

made the news public, not

he didn't mention the matter to other vampires and

people were the ones who knew Solorel best

went on, “The reason I've gathered all of you here is for you to swear your allegiance to His Majesty. I know that all of you will obey me unconditionally while I'm still around—that is an undeniable fact. It's precisely for that reason I want your absolute compliance toward His Majesty. Our revered ancestor had

he asked, “Prince Solorel, why are you

the vampire marquises, Pike interjected, “Exactly, Your Highness. We will naturally pledge our loyalty to His Majesty. There's no need for

to keep the other princes in their place? Everyone now knows that our revered ancestor is

hand, Solorel gestured for

descended upon the

speaking the truth, as there was no reason for the latter to lie. That thought alone panicked him, for Solorel's absence would turn ruling the vampire race into a hot potato. Consequently, it would be an

the inevitable calmly. This is also the reason why I've summoned all of you here. I can foresee many behaving impulsively after my death. That's why I want all of you to support His Majesty in bringing order to the situation.

honor your legacy

too, came forward

by one, Yeverie and the rest of the

though the oath-taking ceremony felt somewhat bizarre, that was the least of Jonathan and Solorel's

all, the latter's words came as a rude shock, especially when he announced that his time was near. Everyone

also had a heart, Jonathan couldn't escape the sense

turned to him and asked, “Your

swept his gaze across the room before speaking. “There's no point in wasting words. Since the revered ancestor and Prince Solorel have chosen me to carry this burden, I, Jonathan Lawson, swear that I'll ensure the safety of the vampire race for the rest of my

taking his oath,

expressed his gratitude in a

moist as they were infected by Solorel's heartfelt emotions, for it felt as if he was saying his last

fact that Jonathan had unreservedly stepped up to the plate despite knowing how difficult the path

meeting ended on a somber

behind once

said your days were numbered?” the former

smile. “Are

killed by Anakin, the only person capable of

of surprise flashed across the prince's eyes as he remarked, “Your Majesty, you truly are an extraordinary person