Chapter 1259: Change of Ownership on Itogami Island
"Demitrius Vatler, are you with them?"
Eiji remained seated, his emotionless gaze shifting to Vatler.
"No, I just wanted to stir up some trouble to force the Fourth True Ancestor out. These people approached me on their own, wanting to form an alliance."
Vatler smiled indifferently.
His sole purpose in forcing out the Fourth True Ancestor was to battle him!
Vampires who live too long generally become thrill-seekers, finding various ways to entertain themselves as part of their existence. For these vampires, the greatest thrill lies in combat!
Vatler, known as the monster closest to the True Ancestors, found his greatest pleasure in seeking out battles.
But he had already defeated all vampires below the True Ancestor level. He wasn't even interested in elder-class vampires, so naturally his target could only be the True Ancestors themselves!
Approaching the other three True Ancestors could easily cause international issues, making the Fourth True Ancestor the perfect candidate!
"I never expected that the Fourth True Ancestor had actually accepted the invitation and attended the banquet long ago. It seems I was blind, failing to recognize your true identity!"
Vatler's previous boredom vanished, replaced by a gradually intensifying battle lust.
"But it's not too late now. Please allow me to offer my greetings!"
"Nanda! Upananda!"
In the blink of an eye, two serpentine familiars materialized before them.
Immediately after, the two familiars completely merged together, transforming into a new familiar.
It was an eastern steel dragon over thirty meters long, covered in flames and swords, its entire form fearsome and menacing. Its explosive magical power even approached that of a True Ancestor's familiar!
The moment this familiar appeared, the room's roof was instantly blown away.
"A fused familiar?"
Eiji showed an appreciative expression.
"Vatler, if you withdraw now, I can guarantee your safety."
"Save those words for after you defeat me!"
Without another word, Vatler commanded the steel dragon to press forward!
"Is that so?"
Eiji let out a slight sigh.
"I don't dislike battle-hungry fellows like you, but I've had enough of fighting small fry today. So I'll only use one move. If you survive, I'll fight you seriously."
Snap!
A silver two-headed dragon-snake appeared in the office.
It opened both its massive mouths and unhesitatingly lunged at Vatler.
"The Third's familiar!"
Vatler's expression turned serious.
Facing a familiar capable of devouring dimensions, one familiar might not be enough. He needed to summon—
The moment this thought formed in his mind,
Eiji converged causality.
The Mercury of the Dragon-Snake closed in at astonishing speed, one giant mouth instantly swallowing Vatler whole!
"It seems you're not up to it."
Watching the gradually dissipating steel dragon, Eiji shook his head.
Under the absolute precedence of converged causality, Vatler had no chance to struggle.
The ambassador of the Warlord's Empire disappeared from the world at this moment, unknown to anyone.
"Still survivors?"
Eiji turned his gaze to the corner of the room.
A young man covered in wounds struggled to his feet from the ground and staggered forward.
"Please forgive my transgression, Fourth True Ancestor... no, Your Majesty."
Ignoring his injuries, he slowly knelt before Eiji.
"Your name."
"Yaze Ikuma... one of the many sons of this man."
Gasping for breath, he pointed at Yaze Akeshige's corpse while answering Eiji's question.
"Yaze?"
Eiji seemed thoughtful upon hearing this.
"It appears you might have some use after all... Do you understand your own value?"
His own value?
Yaze Ikuma shook his head, trying to clear his thoughts.
Was the Fourth True Ancestor interested in his family name?
Was this some kind of test?
If he could pass this test—
"If I may be so bold, by controlling the Yaze clan to which I belong, you could effortlessly take control of Itogami Island... Is that what you mean, Your Majesty?"
"You're clever. I like intelligent subordinates."
Eiji clapped his hands in approval.
"The current head of the Yaze clan, Yaze Akeshige, died in an attack by Vatler, ambassador of the War Dancer's Dominion. Then I executed Vatler on the spot, and you will lead the Yaze clan to pledge allegiance to me. Can you do this?"
"Yes, absolutely!"
Yaze Ikuma's spirits lifted.
His status within the family wasn't high.
But low status didn't mean he couldn't borrow authority from a powerful patron!
The Fourth True Ancestor had clearly expressed his intention to control Itogami Island. Even the Yaze clan wouldn't dare resist. Persuading the family to submit wouldn't be a problem at all, and any dissenters could be dealt with later.
Moreover, having passed the Fourth True Ancestor's test meant his status on Itogami Island would skyrocket. Becoming a family decision-maker in the future wouldn't be difficult.
Having a family decision-maker favored by the Fourth True Ancestor would probably be exactly what those power-hungry dogs in the family wanted. Taking control of the family would be effortless!
"Go handle it."
Eiji snapped his fingers again.
A hazy light flashed over Yaze Ikuma's body, and his injuries vanished in an instant.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Yaze Ikuma left the office filled with motivation.
"Now, I should take care of some miscellaneous matters too."
Eiji rose from the sofa and stretched vigorously.
...
Kojou Akatsuki returned to Itogami Island's airport via a flight from the main island.
"Such major disturbances happened in just a few days?"
Walking through the streets of the southern island, Kojou learned about everything that had occurred during his absence from passersby's conversations and online news.
Airi had suddenly been labeled a Class One magical criminal with an island-wide warrant.
But a day later, the warrant was withdrawn island-wide.
Instead, the death of Yaze Akeshige, the first director of the Artificial Island Management Corporation, was announced.
"Said to have been killed by a noble from the War Dancer's Dominion."
Kojou read aloud from the news he found online.
"Anyone can guess what really happened."
Himegami Sayaka clicked her tongue.
She touched her neck, her face slightly flushed, as if the sensation from before still lingered there.
That night, after Eiji received a phone call, he suddenly left. If things had continued like that, she was afraid of what might have happened!
Their group at Divine Rope Lake had split into two teams. Kurosaki Natsuki and Himeragi Yukina and others returned to the Lion King Organization to report, while Sayaka accepted the mission to become a liaison between the Japanese government and the Fourth True Ancestor, returning to Itogami Island.
Kojou Akatsuki and Aokorora happened to be heading home together as well.
Just hearing that news, Sayaka immediately guessed what had happened.
Eiji was not someone to be trifled with—Akira Yaze had clearly paid the price for his arrogance.
"Good morning to all 560,000 residents of Itogami Island."
At that moment, every liquid crystal screen on the streets of Itogami Island switched to the same broadcast.
A boy blessed with godlike features appeared on the television screen, wearing a brilliantly radiant smile.
"What's that guy trying to do?"
Kojou Akatsuki and Sayaka exchanged glances, both utterly bewildered.