NOVEL WEB Chapter 505: The Two Sovereigns
"Even if they get angry, it doesn't matter. What the chief wants is justification. They may judge us as shameless, but if they attack us first, they're the ones breaking the pact."
"Does it really matter?"
"Do you think us beastmen agreed to the ceasefire just because of talk and losses?"
"I don't know the details, but there's an entity that guards the rift. They're the ones making sure us beastmen stay in line."
"Then what if they get angry and decide to attack us?"
"They can't. They're bound by the limitation of rules. Don't ask again. I don't know the details. We just need to do as we're asked."
Back inside the room, the woman's expression quickly changed. From annoyance, it turned into a smile.
"It's been so long. Finally, someone broke the status quo. Now, if I can find a way to use this opportunity…"
The woman's silvery eyes then glinted with killing intent. "I should be able to take my revenge."
Outside, the situation escalated, and a group of people emerged. Their bodies grew larger, while their lower parts transformed into snakes.
They slithered through the battleground, facing the Resistance.
At first, bullets ricocheted back, failing to penetrate through their scales.
But one of the bullets, by luck, hit one of the creatures in the eye, piercing through and effectively destroying its brain.
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The shooters adjusted their targets, but it was easier said than done. Despite their large bodies, the snake creatures were very agile. They easily dodged and used their weapons to parry the attacks.
"Should we make our move now?"
"Not yet, Cuiying. Sect Master said they would take care of things. Let's just sit and watch."
At a distance, Alex and MingYue were observing what was happening. Their location was outside the barrier, but they could easily see everything, as Vesa was the one who had created the formation.
"Should we make a move now?"
Alex's expression changed, his lips curling into a smile.
Two people landed in front of him.
"Only you two? Where are the rest?"
One of the Sovereigns was a man with a middle-aged appearance. He had crimson hair and eyes; the other was a woman with short hair.
Both of them bowed in respect.
"We don't know. They invited us to do something, but we rejected it," the man replied.
"Hmm..." Alex checked their location, and his face turned into a frown.
Both of the Sovereigns had disappeared. The only reason this could happen was if they went to another world or entered the core region.
Considering the situation, it was more likely the second one.
"Did they find a way to mess with my mark? I was sure up until five minutes ago I could still track their location."
Alex speculated they had already left for a while, and the only reason the mark he gave stopped reacting was that they felt it was no longer needed.
The probable reason was the arrival of the other two Sovereigns.
The man's name was Dorian, and the woman's name was Selene.
"Why did you decide to come here then?"
The two looked at each other and then dropped to one knee.
"We are loyal followers of Lady Thalia. She long instructed us on possible scenarios that could happen."
"So, you know the truth?"
"Yes, we are the vampire race, nearly hunted to extinction. Our very existence is considered a crime in the universe.
The losers have no right but to bow down to the winners," Selene said.
Dorian then added with disdain, "We already told the others about this, but they didn't believe us. Even after Lady Vesa tries to convince them, they are still being so arrogant.
They don't understand that we need to stick together to rise again."
"I can see that neither of you has accepted me, but you are sincere in your efforts to restore the vampire race's glory."
Alex felt this was already a good result. After all, accepting someone weaker than them as their progenitor would be hard to swallow.
"Then both of you go. With your strength, you should have no problem capturing the leader. I need them alive."
Neither of them replied with words; they simply made their move.
Their bodies turned into bats, flying toward the barrier.
The moment they got close, the area of the barrier became transparent, allowing them to pass.
"I will take the frontline," Dorian said with a grin.
"Hmph! Just say you want to wreak havoc. Remember, don't harm the others on our side."
"I'm not stupid, Selene. Even though the progenitor is still weak, Lady Thalia has placed her trust in him, and it's only a matter of time before he becomes strong.
And those foolish people who think they can still become the head are just good fodder for him."
"You think he has the heart to kill and absorb them?"
"Yes. Do you remember how cold he was when he ordered us? Before, I was also skeptical, but at that moment..."
Dorian's eyes glinted with respect. "That is the real one, the vampire progenitor."
"Honestly, I doubt that was the real him, but you're right. I still remember the fear I felt at that time. Despite our difference in strength, he easily overwhelmed the four of us."
Dorian then grinned, showing his sharp canines. "Let's begin, then—the festival of blood. This will mark the new beginning for our vampire race."
Selene shook her head, then flew toward the temple. In her opinion, Dorian was the proudest of all of them.
When he came to her, saying his plan to swear loyalty to Alex, Selene was surprised.
Dorian was infamous for looking down on other species. He was very cruel, not even considering them as living beings.
He also complained a lot when Alex suddenly took over the entire place and moved them to Edonia. He was one of the troublemakers who received special education from Vesa.
His change of heart came from the sensation of the progenitor he felt. It was a potent force that made him kneel in worship. In Selene's mind, this wasn't a good enough reason.
'Oh well, it doesn't matter. In the end, I already decided from the start to follow him. I was just biding my time because I didn't want to get involved this early.'
With that thought, Selene entered the temple.