Dracula smiled and said, "If I have deceived His Majesty, let die here."
Rob III pondered silently.
The High Priest suddenly shouted angrily, "Dracula, do you think we would fall for such a simple plot? Using the Netherworld King as bait to lure us into your Blood Clan’s trap, even a three-year-old could see through it!"
Having endured the pressure from Rob III earlier, Dracula was much calr in front of the High Priest. After all, the High Priest was not as terrifying as Rob III. He smiled and said, "If this were truly a simple plot, why would I co here myself? Wouldn’t that be like a lamb entering a tiger’s den?"
The High Priest sneered and said, "Perhaps your Blood Clan has collectively turned into fools for so reason."
"Enough of this bickering." Rob III awakened from his thoughts, staring at Dracula with a terrifying gleam in his eyes, saying, "You’ve co here with only words, without evidence. How can I trust you?"
Rob III’s voice turned cold, "Only if you can provide sufficient evidence and explain your reason for betraying the Netherworld King will I believe you."
It seed that Dracula had already thought it all through, and he replied unhurriedly, "The Netherworld King is a hybrid of the Human Clan and the Blood Clan. To all of us in the Blood Clan, she is an awkward existence; there are simply too many Blood Clan mbers who wish to kill her, more than one can count. However, the Netherworld King’s powers are too strong, and no one dares to take the risk of going against her."
"Though no one dares to act, the Netherworld King is aware of this sentint. Therefore, she holds no good feelings towards us Blood Clan mbers. But we are many in number and powerful, so she does not dare to act rashly, and thus both sides maintain a balance."
"Now, the opposition between us Blood Clan mbers and the Netherworld King has intensified further. Nicola and Vlad were slain by the Evil God during the Eastern Crusade, weakening our Elder Council significantly. If the Netherworld King were to act against us, we would have no way to resist."
Dracula looked at Rob III, "Now, do you think our reasons for acting are sufficient?"
Rob III revealed a slight smile, "You Blood Clan mbers are known for internal strife, so I believe you."
Dracula’s expression darkened for a mont, but he dared not argue with Rob III. He took out an ancient book from his bosom and handed it to the High Priest to pass on to Rob III.
Dracula said, "As for evidence, Your Majesty, read the records in this ancient Blood Clan to, and you’ll understand."
Rob III opened the book and saw the words recorded there about hybrids of the Blood Clan and the Human Clan losing all their powers on the night of the full moon, causing his pupils to contract sharply.
Then, he burst into laughter.
"Heaven helps !"
Rob III laughed heartily and said, "If I can kill the Netherworld King, my achievents will be on par with the great ancestors in the history of the Werewolf Clan!"
Dracula let out a sigh of relief, then smiled. Although he had gone through many perils, he had finally succeeded.
A cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"Oh, Netherworld King, this ti you’re destined to die at the hands of Rob III. Once you fall, as the strongest in the Blood Clan, I will ascend to the throne of Netherworld King, becoming the ruler of all Blood Clan!"
After laughing, Rob III looked at Dracula, and a peculiar smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.
Dracula had been indulging in the fantasy of his triumphant days after the Netherworld King’s fall, but Rob III’s gaze made his heart skip a beat, filling him with unease.
"Ro..." He imdiately began to speak, but just as he uttered a single syllable, Rob III raised his hand, signaling him to be quiet.
"Dracula."
Rob III said slowly, "Although you’ve co this ti with sincerity, evidence, and reasons, I still cannot fully trust you. Therefore, before the Netherworld King is eliminated, I’ll need you to stay in my valley for so ti."
"What?"
Upon hearing these words, Dracula imdiately beca anxious and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, you cannot do this! If I stay here, it will surely arouse the Netherworld King’s suspicion, and the plan might fail!"
Rob III nodded and said, "What you say makes so sense. My earlier thoughts were a bit rash."
Dracula sighed in relief. However, Rob III’s subsequent words made every hair on his body stand on end.
"Then let’s do it this way: I’ll give you a poison to swallow. This poison will take effect after so ti, and once it does, it will be fatal, with no dicine or doctor able to cure it." Rob III said with a smile, "I’ll give it to you now, and after the Netherworld King is killed, I’ll provide the antidote, okay?"
Dracula smiled wryly and said, "Can I say it’s not okay?"
Rob III laughed heartily, "Of course you can’t."
Dracula said, "What if, after we successfully kill the Netherworld King, you don’t give the antidote? If that happens, I would die in vain!"
Rob III said indifferently, "Who do you think Rob III is? What right do you have to suspect of deceiving you?"
These words were full of arrogance, but after hearing them, Dracula felt at ease. Although Rob III was a fearso enemy, Dracula had never heard of him breaking a promise, not even with enemies.
"I was overthinking earlier and offended Your Majesty." Dracula bowed and said, "I am willing to swallow that poison as a ans to gain Your Majesty’s trust."
Rob III glanced at the High Priest.
The High Priest took out a round pill from his pocket and handed it to Dracula, saying, "You’re fortunate. Such poison is not sothing just anyone is qualified to take."
Dracula smiled wryly and said, "That is truly my honor," though in his heart, he cursed Rob III countless tis.
Dracula was already sowhat regretful. He shouldn’t have co here so rashly. He had so ties with the Werewolf Clan, but the Blood Clan and the Werewolf Clan were ultimately two different clans. Apart from allowing him to et Rob III, those ties were of no help. He still had to obediently ingest the poison.
"To achieve great things, what endeavor cos without risk?" After taking the poison, Dracula’s eyes turned ruthless, thinking secretly, "As long as I can kill the Netherworld King, I will wield imnse power, and at that ti, all the current sacrifices will be worth it."
Upon seeing Dracula take the poison, Rob III said, "Alright, let’s discuss how to eliminate the Netherworld King. Where might she go on the full moon night when her powers dissipate..."
That night, Dracula and Rob III discussed throughout the night, formulating a very detailed plan before finally parting ways.
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