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.

simple. Mr. Lawson is the Chosen One who possesses

One?” asked one of the

the Heavens will send a group of people to eradicate monsters and demons specifically. These people are known as the Chosen

race, Solorel managed

public, not everyone

didn't mention the matter to other vampires and only told

ones who knew Solorel best and believed him

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 foretold that I won't be able to survive the Great Tribulation. Therefore, I've gathered you guys here to promise me that you'd pledge your unwavering loyalty to His Majesty after my death. This crucial matter relates to the future survival of

lost all color as he asked, “Prince Solorel, why are you saying that

“Exactly, Your Highness. We will naturally pledge our loyalty to His Majesty. There's no need for you to scare us this

chimed in, “If you're no longer around, who is going to keep the other princes

for the crowd

descended

reason for the latter to lie. That thought alone panicked him, for Solorel's absence would turn ruling the vampire race into a

am no exception. Nevertheless, I have no choice but to face 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

step forward and declare, “Your Highness, I hereby pledge to honor your

came forward to take his

by one, Yeverie and the rest

though the oath-taking ceremony felt somewhat bizarre, that was the least of

shock, especially when he announced that his

escape the sense of melancholy that weighed down upon the

Solorel turned to him and asked, “Your

“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

oath, he

welling up in his eyes, Solorel expressed his gratitude in a

Solorel's heartfelt emotions, for it felt as if he was saying his last

unreservedly stepped up to the plate despite knowing how difficult the path ahead was had

the meeting ended on

and Solorel stayed behind once the

you said your days were numbered?” the former

broke into a faint smile. “Are you now

is true, it can only mean that you'll be killed by Anakin, the only person capable of doing so. In such a

look of surprise flashed across the prince's eyes as he remarked, “Your Majesty, you truly are an extraordinary person for deducing what's going on from a single statement