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!” replied

rage had been quelled after he

Beatrix queried,

down on the couch. “I killed

astonished by Jonathan's words. “Titus is an elder in the vampire race. Killing him at this point in time will only discourage the others,” Mabel

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

If anything happens, they'll absolutely switch sides without hesitation. Thus, the best way to intimidate them is through true strength. They'll remain loyal to me so long as

Solorel sauntered into the room

a seat, Prince

Solorel sat

return with freshly prepared coffee at this

Majesty.” Solorel

sip their coffee before Jonathan lowered his cup and said, “This time, we've truly burned our bridges with

returns.” Solorel paused before continuing, “I'll be gone for the next few days to visit the other princes and ask them to pledge

they supposed to be visiting

the situation. News of Titus' execution by your hand will soon spread. Additionally, everyone has learned of our revered ancestor's departure, so they're just waiting to see whose side they should pick. As a result, the princes

not attend the coronation

Solorel resumed, “I fear Anakin may have already returned.

voice. “I don't believe it's a good idea for you to leave. Something's amiss about all of this. If Anakin has returned, why hasn't he shown up yet? Maybe he's waiting for

have the advantage if you stay in our territory. We stand a better chance at victory

thought that

Anakin contacts the other princes

Jonathan was taken aback.

be returning so soon after disappearing for such a prolonged

detected a danger that was yet visible to them due to their

Anakin had come back. In this case, it doesn't matter if we guard the castle or form alliances

about we all move out? If we don't stay here, then this place is nothing but an empty castle. Wherever we go, the clan

“How can His

store for us. Those princes aren't easy to deal with either. They'll happily

of visiting the

Jonathan rubbed his temple. “Otherwise, we won't need to be afraid of

was fearful of Wretched in the past, but things had taken an opposite turn. Now, he was

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