With a mix of intention and coincidence, Nathan led Gryffen far away to a secluded spot.
Nathan noticed that neither the Gods nor the humans were able to catch up for quite some time.
There was also no one else around.
With that, he came to a halt.
Gryffen, on the other hand, thought that Nathan had nowhere to run and was forced to stop.
He sneered, “Ha! Go on! Keep running! Do you think you can escape?”
Nathan wore a half-smile. “Who says I'm running away?”
Upon hearing that, Gryffen was taken aback. He quickly looked around, only to find no one in sight. Suddenly, he realized that Nathan might have deliberately led him here, intentionally avoiding the crowd.
He understood immediately.
“You realized you couldn't beat me without transforming, but you're afraid others will discover your secret identity as the vampire king. Hence, you led me here. Am I right?”
Nathan said indifferently, “Congrats. Your reward for getting the right answer is death.”
Gryffen scoffed, “Nathan, do you really think that you can defeat me just because you're in combat form? Don't be silly. The vampires have never been a match for the Gods. They have always lived under our rule. If you truly wish to live, then I can indeed give you one chance. If you are willing to submit to us, we, the Gods, can support you in strengthening the vampires on Earth. But in exchange, you must offer us the core of the vampires every year.”
Nathan said coldly, “I used to think that vampires were evil creatures on Earth that survived solely on human blood. But, now, it seems that the Gods are even more shameless than the vampires. Vampires don't kill people; they can survive by buying blood bags from human hospitals. The Gods, however, are scheming to annihilate and rip out the core of the vampires.”
Gryffen said, “Whether it's justice or evil, there's no need for you to define it. I have now given you two options to choose from. One lets you live, where you'll have to surrender and obey us. The other leads to death. I kill you and then support another vampire king to make him our puppet.”
Nathan said calmly, “I'm sorry. I have a habit of not following paths laid out by others. I prefer carving out my own. For instance, killing you and having your subordinates carry your stupid head back to the Divine Realm. It would serve as a warning to the others there, telling them not to seek their own death by coming to Earth again!”
Gryffen exploded in anger, “Very well! That's just great! Since you refuse the lifeline I offer, then prepare to meet your death!”
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