Chapter 1644: War against the Golden Star Kingdom?
Chapter 1644: War against the Golden Star Kingdom?
Horror—complete and absolute horror—arose in Marlin’s eyes. She felt the hand of a scarlet demonic god closing around her throat, a grip so firm and inescapable that no place on the Everstrife Empyrean World would hide her from Cain’s wrath.
Even if she fled to the most remote corner of the world, the Scarlet King would inevitably find her, and she’d be forced to suffer a fate far worse than death itself.
Seeing the overwhelming despair and fear clearly etched in Marlin’s expression, Cain’s smile widened. A wave of crimson flames suddenly burst forth from his palm, swiftly enveloping Marlin’s possessed vessel and consuming every fiber of its existence within less than a second.
Karter, Lancer, and Pation remained silent, their eyes flickering uneasily between each other and Cain. Though no words passed among the three Third Realm Masters, their complex, thoughtful expressions communicated clearly the doubts now surfacing in their minds.
Cain turned slowly to face them, eyes glowing with golden radiance. “You’re probably wondering why I revealed to that woman that I could track her down,” he said calmly, voice filled with authority. “You must think I could have simply pretended to fall for her deception, secretly tracing her movements and ambushing her by surprise, correct?”
Their expressions turned slightly uncomfortable as Cain’s words echoed their thoughts exactly. They felt transparent beneath Cain’s penetrating gaze as if their minds were laid bare before him, leaving no room for secrets.
Cain continued, his tone firm yet thoughtful, as if teaching a lesson rather than merely explaining himself. “When cornered and facing no path to escape, some individuals surpass their limitations. In their most desperate moments, they find strength within themselves they never knew existed. In these dire circumstances, miracles can occur.”
Cain briefly paused, recalling his own harrowing experiences, particularly the oppressive struggle he endured beneath the Karma Seal—a situation that had forced him to break through his own limitations repeatedly.
“But,” Cain’s voice grew colder, “there are also those who freeze under pressure, paralyzed by fear and indecision, desperately hoping the situation will resolve itself or that someone else will come to their rescue.”