Chapter 1778: The name that crossed realms
The Lord of the Void’s eyes narrowed as he listened to the way Cain addressed him. Normally, the Prima Deities would show extreme caution and deference when speaking in his presence. They would tread lightly, carefully choosing their words to avoid the faintest risk of offense. Yet that was clearly not the case with the young man standing before him. Cain spoke with unshaken confidence, even borderline defiance.
Instead of anger, a faint smile crept across the face of the Arch-Deity. It was rare, almost imperceptible, but unmistakably there. He found it... refreshing.
"A good partner must be someone who can speak their mind," the Lord of the Void thought. "Otherwise, they’re just a pawn. I don’t need another obedient dog trained to follow commands."
"What I propose is an alliance of mutual benefit," the Lord of the Void said, his voice low but echoing with ancient power. "Based purely on terms. Not on friendship. Not even on trust. You do something for me, and I will do something for you. Simple as that."
A broad grin spread across Cain’s face at the words. That kind of arrangement was precisely what he preferred—straightforward, transactional, and devoid of the cumbersome baggage of loyalty or affection.
However, before giving his final answer, Cain’s eyes drifted toward Tiamat. He had already made a pact with the Dragon Empress, and her agreement took precedence.
If she disapproved of his potential connection to the Lord of the Void, then he would step back. No alliance was worth burning an existing bridge—especially not one forged with someone as powerful as Tiamat.
The Dragon Empress noticed the meaningful glance Cain gave her. A subtle smile curled her lips as she nodded slightly, pleased by his tact and prudence. His careful approach to decision-making showed wisdom.
"Our deal remains untouched by your new alliance," Tiamat said, her voice smooth and resonant. "In fact, your cooperation with the Lord of the Void will make things easier for me. My influence in the Chaos Beyond the Realm is minimal. I cannot be traveling here every time you face a problem."