Chapter 1741: Scarlet King arrives in Bloodmar
Chapter 1741: Scarlet King arrives in Bloodmar
Meylin allowed her words to echo—deep, heavy, and inescapable—resonating through the hearts of every vampire and werewolf within the fortress. Then, once silence reclaimed the battlefield, she spoke again, her voice clear and resolute.
“The Scarlet King is not one to wait. So, he offers you a chance. Instead of a long and bloody war that will undoubtedly end in your defeat, he proposes a duel.”
Shock rippled through the crowd gathered atop the Blood and Silver Moons Fortress. Even Blood Princess Tania and Wolf Titan Hercule, both seasoned warriors with hundreds of thousands of years of experience, frowned at the unexpected proposal. While it was true that the odds of defeating the Scarlet Crusade in a prolonged war were slim, they were not entirely without hope.
Their patron deities, powerful beings in the Second Realm of the Crimson World, had shared important knowledge with them. If they could hold their position long enough, the Crusade might be forced to withdraw, needing to address threats in the other continents of the First Realm.
Of course, the idea of achieving victory through a single battle—one that didn’t doom their soldiers to certain death—was deeply tempting. Yet, even without ever meeting him in person, Tania and Hercule both understood the truth: neither of them could likely defeat the Scarlet King. After all, their strength was only on par with Meylin’s, and in their minds, someone who could command the women was definitely stronger.
As a Depravita, Meylin was deeply attuned to emotion and intention. She read their hesitation like an open book. But Cain had anticipated this as well. Her next words cut through the air like a blade of inevitability.
“Of course, the Scarlet King is unparalleled, so a one-on-one duel would be unfair. To balance the scales, he offers to face the supreme champions of Bloodmar together—in a two-on-one duel. Both of you.”
Tania and Hercule’s eyes widened.
Thanks to their unique cultivation paths—vampiric and lycanthropic—they shared a mysterious synergy. When they fought side by side, their combined strength grew exponentially, far surpassing the sum of their individual powers. With all of their trump cards, secrets, and divine blessings, they might have a chance. Not a good chance, but a real one.