Chapter 355: Genetic Tournament (I)
Krane immediately noticed the tense atmosphere between Cain and the old man. Moving quickly, he positioned himself in front of Cain and bowed.
"Lord, I am thrilled to see you have emerged. The Crown Prince has been inquiring about you; we should inform him of your condition."
As soon as the Crown Prince’s name was mentioned, everyone adopted a cautious demeanor towards Cain. Michael Goldsoul was among the Empire’s most influential and powerful figures. Opposing him was a move only a fool would consider.
Even though they were all interested in Cain and how he remained inside the Tower of Stars for so long, no one was willing to offend the Crown Prince to satisfy their curiosity.
Cain perceived the shift in attitudes and simply nodded to Krane, signaling him to rise. He then proceeded to the teleportation formation. This time, no one dared to obstruct him.
Casting a final glance at the old man who had presumed to command him, Cain stepped into the teleportation formation, departing the area with Krane.
Whispers erupted among the bystanders, speculating about the young man’s identity while also sending mocking glances toward the old man.
An unseemly expression appeared on the elder’s face. He had tried to assert his dominance but only succeeded in making a fool of himself and might have drawn the animosity of a young genius.
Cain wasn’t one to dwell on such trivialities and just stared at the old man before leaving to make sure he remembered the face of this one in case they crossed paths in the future.
Upon reaching the main plaza, Cain turned to Krane, who immediately briefed him on everything that had happened since he set foot inside the Tower of Stars.
While initially everything seemed unremarkable, Cain was taken aback to learn that the Golden Emperor had intervened, delaying the Genetic Tournament for an entire month.
Cain did not attempt to understand the motivations of someone atop the Godslayer Humankind Empire, so he just silently thanked the Golden Emperor.