Chapter 787: Humanity Scarlet Shield and Sword
After a few seconds, Cain shook his head. He did not want all these responsibilities, but there was no one else who could bear them, and there were too many people that he cared about, so he could not leave them to their luck.
Cain turned to the Collapsing Lightning Duke and the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar. His eyes moved between them for a moment before finally settling on the older one.
"Gabriel, you will become the new Godslayer Humankind Emperor."
The Collapsing Lightning Duke was shocked and awed by those words, and he felt an immense sense of honor. At the same time, a complicated expression appeared on his face. Being the Goldslayer Humankind Emperor would carve his name for all ages, and it was the highest honor and virtue a human could attain, but taking that role meant he would have to step away from the side of the Scarlet King.
After all, the Godslayer Humankind Emperor could not go around engaging in fights and dangerous missions, sometimes away from all sight. Just as the man was about to speak, Cain's eyes grew sharp.
"I know you are reluctant, and losing your power will affect me, but it must be done. I need to know that even if I fade or cannot be present, there will be someone who can protect Gaia and the empire.
You will become the Humanity Scarlet Shield, the ever-present protection of the Godslayer Humankind Race. Your power will be known to all, acting as a deterrent."
The Collapsing Lightning Duke felt the immense pressure and responsibility of those words. However, his eyes soon began to glow resolutely, and a scarlet flame appeared.
Cain's eyes widened for a moment as he saw the scarlet flame. The Collapsing Lightning Duke's willpower had always been white, yet it changed to scarlet, showing the immense resolve and devotion in his heart.
The man did not utter words, but Cain did not need them, as looking into his eyes was enough to know. The Scarlet King then turned toward the First Collapsing Lightning Pillar.