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.”

Your Highness!”

had been quelled after he returned to the

Beatrix queried,

on the couch. “I killed

elder in the vampire race. Killing him at this point in time will only discourage the

Mabel had already pointed out what was on her mind. Hence, all she

me or help me either. If anything happens, they'll absolutely switch sides

Majesty.” Solorel sauntered into the room

Prince Solorel,”

delay, Solorel

coffee at this moment. “Here. Have a cup of coffee,” offered

you, Your Majesty.” Solorel accepted the

said, “This time, we've truly burned our bridges with Anakin. We must prepare for his

be gone for the next few days to visit the other princes and ask them to pledge their support to you. With their aid, you won't need to

they supposed to

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

attend the coronation ceremony next

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

all of this. If Anakin has returned, why hasn't he shown up yet? Maybe he's waiting for an opportunity like his father's execution to make you feel

advantage if you stay in our territory. We stand a better chance at victory like this since the marquises are

thought that the former

contacts the

Jonathan was taken aback.

Anakin shouldn't be returning so soon after disappearing for such

detected a danger that was

and that Anakin had come back. In this case, it doesn't matter if we

move out? If we don't stay here, then this place is nothing but an empty

can His Majesty abandon his

aren't easy to deal with either. They'll happily stand at the sideline and watch one side triumph before supporting

idea of visiting

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

past, but things had taken an opposite turn. Now, he was dying for Wretched to

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