Chapter 409 The Leyrudon Scheme

Jonathan deliberately dragged out his words all of a sudden. “Or perhaps... none of you actually acknowledge my existence?”

The four archdukes and thirty-six viscounts were dumbstruck.

He added authoritatively, “Our revered ancestor appointed me as King, so I am your legitimate ruler. I can't allow my subjects to show loyalty to another individual. If anyone dares to beg mercy for Titus again, they'll be exiled immediately and never be allowed to return to the vampire race!”

The crowd could see that the young king was truly enraged.

Concurrently, Solorel peered at Jonathan approvingly.

He hadn't planned to kill Titus at first. However, Titus was simply too insolent, and that really got on Solorel's nerves. Initially, the prince was worried Jonathan would request him to spare Titus. If that had happened, he wouldn't be able to object. Now that Jonathan had made his intentions clear, Solorel felt a weight lift off his chest.

Next, he stepped forward and uttered, “You all heard what His Majesty said, right? Who else dares to oppose His Majesty and demand Titus' release?”

Needless to say, not a single soul had the nerve to speak for Titus again.

Jonathan then descended the stage and arrived before Titus. The latter glared at the king. “I dare you, you little b*stard!”

Smack! Without hesitation, Jonathan slapped Titus fiercely and exclaimed, “There's nothing I won't dare to do!”

That rendered the crowd speechless. None of them had expected Jonathan to lay a hand on Titus in public.

Fuming, Titus growled, “You have some nerve to—”

Jonathan snickered. “You're doomed today, Titus Langston. Do you know why? It's because you're as dumb as a pile of rocks. If you'd acted a little more wisely, you would've been pardoned today. Do you genuinely believe they're pleading for leniency on your behalf because you're a prestigious and favored figure? What a joke. They're merely doing this because they're afraid of your son, Anakin. If you think I'm scared of him as well, then you're sorely mistaken. You should've thought about this more carefully. Even if I don't kill you today and treat you with esteem, you'll still cause trouble with your son in the future. In that case, I might as well give your son an excuse to wage war today! Bring me the spike, Walrion!”

Hesitantly, Walrion glimpsed at Solorel.

The prince nodded in response. Then, without delay, Walrion delivered the spike to Jonathan. Upon receiving the weapon, Jonathan grabbed Titus' head and stabbed the spike into the latter's throat ruthlessly.

In that instant, Jonathan's countenance was ferocious as blood poured out of Titus' wound like a fountain.

Titus wished to speak, but he couldn't make any recognizable sounds.

With that, Jonathan hurled the spike to the ground and left.

“You're dismissed, everyone.” After addressing the crowd, Solorel turned to Walrion. “Watch Titus until he's bled dry before cremating him. Afterward, have someone deliver his ashes to Anakin's fief, Soblonaro.”

Highness!”

had been quelled after he returned

him, Beatrix queried,

plopped down on the couch. “I killed

coffee, Mabel and Beatrix were astonished by Jonathan's words. “Titus is an elder in the vampire race. Killing him at this point

because Mabel had already pointed out what was on her

Even if I lick their boots, they won't submit to me or help me either. If anything

sauntered into the room and greeted, “Greetings, Your

seat, Prince Solorel,” invited

delay, Solorel

with freshly prepared coffee at this

Majesty.”

before Jonathan lowered his cup and said, “This time, we've truly

the next few days to visit the other princes and ask them to pledge their support to you. With their aid, you

supposed to

of Titus' execution by your hand will soon spread. Additionally, everyone has learned of our revered ancestor's departure, so they're just

really not attend the coronation

will be there.” A lapse of silence ensued before Solorel resumed, “I fear Anakin may have already returned. Otherwise, Titus wouldn't have acted that conceitedly. It is why I must go

shown up yet? Maybe he's waiting for an opportunity like his father's execution to make you feel pressured. Then, once you depart to visit all the princes personally, he'll ambush

territory. We stand a better chance at victory like

Solorel thought that the former was

Anakin contacts the other

Jonathan was taken aback.

returning so soon after disappearing for

Solorel had detected a danger that was yet visible to them due to

had come back. In this case, it doesn't matter if we guard the castle or form alliances proactively. Neither will be

to the conversation all along. As such, she proposed, “How about we all move out? If we don't stay here, then this place is nothing but an empty castle. Wherever we go, the

rejected Solorel. “How can His Majesty

for us. Those princes aren't easy to deal with either.

his idea of visiting the princes

a shame Wretched isn't here.” Jonathan rubbed his temple. “Otherwise, we won't need to be afraid

bitter smile formed on Solorel's face. He was fearful of Wretched in the past, but things had taken

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