Chapter 1258 - The Worst Century Yet (2/2)
Bryce was there with his eyes glowing red and the energy could be felt from every single one of them in the room.
'He has gotten a lot stronger and more confident than before.' Paul analyzed. 'Is this just because of the Absolute Blood book?'
”We should have known this was going to happen. When we knew of HIS existence we should have gotten rid of him immediately!” Bryce spat out as he walked to sit down on his seat. Behind him were Prima, the fastest vampire ever known, and Kyle the vampire with the strongest defense.
”In the past many of you didn't believe me that he would be a threat to us and would bring doom to us all. There is only one person who is strong and capable enough to not only infiltrate but kill a leader without anyone else noticing it. The Punisher, Arthur!”
The vampires knew Bryce's strong feelings towards the Punishers, but the fact that he had indirectly allowed Quinn to do his own thing, and had said nothing about Arthur up until this point had made them assume he had decided to let the matter go, yet his reaction made it clear that it was a mistake on their part.
”Forgive me, Your Majesty, but what makes you believe this is Arthur?” Jin asked. ”I don't know of a reason why he would return and attack us now of all times.”
”You know that all of the Punishers of the old died, so it's only natural that he is blaming us for this.” Bryce replied. ”Is there anyone else who would be so daring, who would be capable of such a feat? There were no signs of fighting whatsoever, which is proof in itself that the Shadow power must have been used!”
Xander and Timmy continued to look around at the Vampire leaders and knights checking if there was any sort of reaction at all like they had been asked. Strangely they didn't even have to look hard, for it was visible on some of their faces.
There were vampires that were panicking about the situation, visibly shaken up at the thought that Arthur had returned.
”Although I do think that the most likely person is Arthur, I also think that we shouldn't rule out any other possibilities.” Sunny commented. ”After all, none of us have suspected Cindy behind all those wrong doings not too long ago.”
This was a recent memory that they wished to forget but it was true. Her betrayal had made it abundantly clear that it was possible that a traitor could be hiding amongst them.
”Now is not the time for our council to sleep and point fingers at each other.” Prima stated. ”We shall act under the assumption that the Punisher Arthur is back. Everyone should be putting in measurements in place, to capture the culprit and protect themselves and their families.”
Looking towards Paul, Bryce had an evil glint in his eyes. ”With the absence of the Cursed family's leader, I hereby call for a vote. I suggest forbidding him from returning to the settlement until this matter gets resolved.”
This came as a shock to Paul. He had never expected them to go this far. With this abrupt change, he could no longer just sit around and stay silent.
”May I ask for the reason behind such an action?” Paul inquiered, having raised his hand before speaking out of turn.
”While I'm not accusing Quinn of being involved in this attack, we know that Arthur has come to his aid in the past when he had been in trouble. As much as his help may aid us in this time, as the one who had inherited his shadow power, having him amongst us, would be the same as inviting the Punisher into our midst. He could just strike us, and run away whenever needed.” Bryce explained.
The Vampire King didn't hide his disdain for the tenth family's leader, yet the logic behind his suggestion was sound and that was a problem. The council got to voting quickly, and even the vampire leaders that had been on Quinn's side in the past ended up voting to have him stay outside, afraid that Arthur might be behind it.
”The original Punisher. I do remember he had great power. Are you sure we will be able to deal with him?” Tempus asked.
The vampire spoke without any formalities, which rubbed the other leaders the wrong way a little bit, but as an original vampire he technically outranked them all, allowing him to get away with certain things.
”I have a little suggestion with who or how you could solve this problem of yours. Many of you probably know that your ancestors including the originals can only be woken up with blood from your own blood line. However, for the originals themselves there is one other way.”
”The blood from another Original also works.” Tempus revealed with a smile.
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