Chapter 596 596: Twisting history
"Your Imperial Highness must help me! My treacherous brother and the Soul King, my archenemy, imprisoned me in their secret dungeon. Please, free me from these chains so we can bring justice in the name of the Deus Behemoth Empire."
Cain's eyes narrowed, reflecting a mix of respect and awe as he listened to the man's plea. Despite years of torture and the thrill of potential freedom, the man's focus and cunning remained unbroken.
Auron immediately blamed the Umbra Secret Dungeon on his brother and referred to the Soul King as his archenemy and nothing more.
'So sly.'
Unfortunately for the man, he had already served his purpose in Cain's plan, and keeping him alive would only make things more problematic.
Some might think that Auron would be full of gratitude toward Cain, as it was he who unveiled the relationship between the Umbra Clan and the Soul King. Yet, from what Cain learned from Roman's memories, Auron would be incapable of that.
The xenophobia of the former Patriarch of the Umbra Clan ran so deep, that he would ignore Cain's involvement in his rescue, and instead focus on the damage this one did to his clan.
Before Eon, Zuko, and Kabuto could respond to Auron's plea, Cain stepped forward and focused on the old man.
"You are really good with words, but please don't play the role of the innocent victim, since it makes me want to puke."
It was only at this point that Auron focused on Cain. He had noticed the young man, but upon realizing this one was not a member of the Dues Behemoth Race, he instinctively ignored him.