Chapter 470

Malick snapped his fingers. A bulky red haired vampire crashed down from the floor above. He landed in front of Malick, brandishing a weapon that was half hammer and half axe. Katelina could feel the years on him, older than Jorick but not as ancient as Malick.

The bearded master smiled. "Now I will collect what I asked for. I find it interesting that they would actually send it. Though I suppose the threat of annihilation will open doors. How amusing that they took it seriously. I have no desire to destroy the world in a rain of fire. Surely you knew better, my son. Did you think I was here to use their nuclear weapons? The winner of such a battle is not the strongest, only the one who hits the button first. What kind of glory is there in such a fight?"

"Then why should we give you the crown?" Wolfe demanded.

"Because you are already here, and it seems a pity to waste the trip. I believe my followers can handle the retrieval, so I must be going."