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

quelled after he returned

Beatrix queried, “How did things

on the couch. “I killed Titus

words. “Titus is an elder in

what was on her mind. Hence, all she

me either. 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

Solorel sauntered into the

Prince

Solorel sat

happened to return with freshly prepared coffee at this moment. “Here. Have a cup

you, Your Majesty.”

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

wonder how powerful Anakin will have grown when he returns.” Solorel paused before continuing, “I'll be gone for the next few days to visit the other princes and ask them to pledge their support to you. With their

supposed to be visiting

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

really not attend the coronation

will. Everyone 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 on this

has returned, why hasn't he shown up yet? Maybe he's

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

that the former was genuinely

the other

Jonathan was taken aback.

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

had detected a danger that was yet visible to

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

the conversation all along. As such, she proposed, “How about we all move out? If we

His Majesty abandon

easy to deal with

of

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

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

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