Chapter 404
That was the art of ruling.
Now that Jonathan had been crowned as the vampire king, he understood all too well the loneliness of
being at the top.
Being in a position of power meant that one couldn''t simply be kind-hearted and expect everything to
fall into ce. There were countless individuals who coveted his position, eager to seize it for
themselves.
In light of this, Jonathan recognized Titus'' son as a threat. Thus, he would find a way to eliminate the
enemy.
Solorel was pleased with Jonathan''s performance. “Titus'' son is called Anakin Langston, and he
already reached Level Nine of the Immortal Stage ten years ago. Moreover, he wields formidable
magical weapons. Anakin''s foothold is in Soblonaro; he has gathered a loyal band of skilled fighters
there, but he grew discontented with his inability to condense his divine mana. There are rumors stating
that he went to Lost Ruins Realm.”
“Lost Ruins? What kind of ce is that?” Jonathan asked.
Solorel replied, “You have seen our revered ancestor''s magical weapon—Disc of Fate. It can unlock
portals to various dimensional spaces with our revered ancestor''s powers. Time and space are the
most extraordinary phenomena in this world. The realms of dimensional spaces do exist. Beyond the
grasp of ordinary mortals lies a multitude of realms that are unlocked by the Disc of Fate. Ignorance
may shield them from the truth, but the existence of these dimensions remains undeniable.”
Jonathan couldn''t help but smile wryly. “Prince Solorel, there''s no need for such lengthy exnations.
I''m well aware of the existence of dimensional spaces. Let me give you a practical example. In August
1981, a ship named Sea Breeze mysteriously vanished in the notorious Devil''s Triangle. Six individuals
on board the vessel vanished without a trace. However, after eight years had passed, the same ship
miraculously reappeared in the original area of the Devil''s Triangle. And astonishingly, the six people
on board were unharmed. Themon factor among them was that they had lost all sense of time and
were unaware eight years had passed; it felt like a fleeting moment to them. They reluctantly epted
that eight years had passed only after the investigators persistently reminded them of the psed time.
When asked what they had been doing during that time, they had no answers because they felt they
had only experienced a brief moment and hadn''t done anything.”
“The vast and mysterious universe is beyond theprehension of ordinary mortals. Wonders abound
in this grand cosmos,” Solorel remarked with a faint smile. “The Lost Ruins is but one of these
dimensional spaces.”
“I disagree. Many dimensional spaces exist, and each can be likened to diverse disks within a
computer system. Some are functioning as storage, while others serve as trash repositories.
Regardless, the boundless universe reign as the true harmonious dominion, the very core that upholds
bnce,” Jonathan opined.
Solorel nodded in agreement. “Indeed, the boundless universe is the central hub for Earth.”
Jonathan''s excitement grew as he continued, “However, within the vast expanse of the universe, Earth
is merely oneputer among many. Yet, thisputer connects to the entire cosmic inte. Thus,
all things converge into one and originate from the same source.”
A flicker of admiration shimmered in Solorel''s eyes as he praised, “Your Majesty, your wisdom is truly
exceptional.”
Jonathan chuckled. “I remember reading a science fiction novel that talks about a bold concept. It
proposed that we humans are actually extraterrestrial beings exiled to Earth. After many years, the
elders on the alien felt that our exile had been too long, so they sent four individuals to
investigate. If we had repented, we would have been allowed to return to the alien world. However, the
physical bodies of the four aliens couldn''t make the journey, so they had to travel through the realms of
the soul. It''s like how information can be transmitted instantly across vast distances on the inte. The
primordial spirit isposed of information and thoughts, so their spirit was sent to Earth. Since they
lacked physical bodies, they had to be reincarnated. One of them was reincarnated as Siddhartha
Gautama, known as Gautama Buddha, another became Muhammad, and another became Jesus. So,
you see, the teachings of these three great religious figures all aim to guide people to be virtuous and
do good deeds so that after death, they can have a positive oue. Whether you believe in any
religion, as long as you lead a righteous life, you can return to their home.”
“That''s an interesting story. It''s very imaginative. But what about thest person? Weren''t there four
individuals?” queried Solorel.
“You would never guess who thest person became.”
“Could it be our revered ancestor?”
Jonathan rolled his eyes. “How could the author of the novel know our ancestor!”
Though Solorel felt a slight embarrassment, his response was not surprising. In his heart, Leahra was
held in higher regard than any of the three individuals mentioned in the novel.
“Well, who is it then?” His curiosity was piqued by Jonathan''s words.
Thetter replied smilingly, “It''s Albert Einstein!”
Solorel couldn''t help but be taken aback. “The author is quite remarkable. It may seem like fiction, but it
unveils many unexined phenomena.” He paused for a moment before adding, “The first three were
imaginative, but including Einstein was a brilliant touch.”
“That''s right. Einstein''s research on rtivity and quantum mechanics provided excellent exnations
for concepts like spacetime and dimensional spaces. He once shared a story taking ce in the future
about a pair of twin brothers in their twenties. The younger brother traveled in a spacecraft at a speed
of two hundred and ny thousand kilometers per second, whereas the older brother remained on
Earth. Fifty yearster, when the older brother had be an elderly man with gray hair, he
discovered his younger brother was still in his thirties! It turns out that only a few years had passed for
the younger brother traveling at the speed of light!” Jonathan exined.
Solorel expressed his interest, asking, “What''s the name of this novel? I''d like to read it when I have the
time.”
Scratching the back of his head, Jonathan answered, “I don''t remember anymore. It''s an old novel.”
“To think that the author envisioned such ideas a long time ago. It''s truly phenomenal.”
Jonathan chuckled, then shifted the conversation back to the main subject. “Prince Solorel, despite our
lengthy discussion, I still find myself uncertain about the nature of the Lost Ruins. What exactly is it,
and why is Anakin so determined to venture there?”
“It''s difficult to find Blood Lotus and Blood Bodhi in the boundless universe. The Lost Ruins is believed
to be the sole ce where Blood Bodhi might exist. Anakin seeks to locate Blood Bodhi within the Lost
Ruins in order to condense his divine mana sessfully. It is said that the Lost Ruins serves as an
exile realm, where powerful Divine Masters banished numerous ancient beasts that once threatened
human survival during the primordial era.”
“How does one gain entry into the Lost Ruins?”
Solorel admitted, “I''m not entirely certain about the specifics either.”
Realizing the futility of pursuing that particr line of inquiry, Jonathan steered the conversation toward
a more pressing concern. “Considering Anakin''s resolute decision to enter the Lost Ruins, it seems
unlikely he will meet his demise there. If he were to perish, it could be somewhat manageable.
However, if he were to seed and return, bolstered by Titus'' instigation, it would undoubtedly unleash
chaos in the world.”
“We shall face any challenges thate our way. There''s no need to fear Anakin. I firmly believe in our
revered ancestor''s guidance. Anakin can never truly establish legitimacy. You, Your Majesty, are the
rightful ruler!” Solorel stated confidently.
“Unfortunately, killing Titus will only provide Anakin with the excuse to unleash chaos. If we spare his
life, he''ll also cause trouble.” Jonathan shook his head. “Hence, being afraid of Anakin is not a viable
choice. The only solution is for me to rapidly enhance my abilities and keep Anakin on edge.”
“Your Majesty, I have every confidence in your abilities.”
With a faint sigh, Jonathan said, “I only hope that Anakin does not return too soon so that I''ll have more
time.”
“You need not worry, Your Majesty. You must understand that you are the luckiest person, and fortune
favors the righteous!”
Jonathan burst intoughter upon hearing Solorel''s words.
As Jonathan escorted Solorel out, the former said, “Prince Solorel, would it be all right if I bring my two
friends to visit the treasure vault? Don''t worry; I only intend to show them around. I will not take
anything from there.”
In response, Solorel couldn''t help smiling. “Your Majesty, as I have mentioned, all the treasures in the
treasure vault belong to you. I have no objections, even if you wish to give them away. I can only
propose suggestions, whereas you hold the power to make the final decisions.”
Jonathan chuckled. “All right, then. Rest assured. I know what to do.”
“I trust you, Your Majesty.”
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With that, Solorel took his leave.
After returning to his bedroom, Jonathan looked at the key and silk pouch in his possession.
The revered ancestor is so amazing. What exactly is inside that can save me from danger?
He couldn''t make sense of the situation.
His recollection of a novel he had read in the past reminded him of the fascinating concept of silk
pouches being utilized as clever tactics.
A strong sense of curiosity welled up within Jonathan as he couldn''t resist the yearning to unveil the
contents of the silk pouch.
If there''s some ingenious advice inside, I can use it in times of peril. So, why not take a look now?
As such, he opened the silk pouch decisively and found a piece of paper inside, as he expected.
Upon closer examination, he realized that the words were written in Ustranasian.
The handwriting was elegant and showcased the primogenitor''s excellent penmanship.
There was only one sentence written: In times of peril, seek refuge within Fog City for safety!
Jonathan''s curiosity about Fog City grew stronger once again. He knew it was where Leahra had
cultivated her powers, and now he was eager to explore the ce.
Next, he swiftly left his bedroom and went to knock on Mabel''s door.
“What''s the matter?” Her voice was tinged with sleepiness and impatience.
One would not be pleased when one''s afternoon nap was interrupted.
He said smilingly, “Good news! I''ll take you both to the vampires'' treasure vault and Fog City, where our
revered ancestor cultivated her powers.”
“Great! Wait for me!” Mabel replied enthusiastically.
Jonathan then went to find Beatrix.