Chapter 1860: Mercy…and absolute brutality
The decision came as a profound shock for many, even catching Cain slightly off guard. Alucard, leader of the Eclipse School, had not hesitated or sought any clarification before binding his fate to Cain and the Scarlet Path.
The determination that shone so clearly in Alucard’s eyes brought a satisfied smile to the Scarlet King’s face, and once more made the strange feeling of power inside him grew stronger and clearer.
As Cain analyzed the situation further, he found Alucard’s choice less surprising. Alucard had fallen deeply in love with a Godslayer Human woman and had even fathered a child with her. He had long lived beyond the narrow chains of racial hatred, always dreaming of a world free of prejudice and forced enmity—a world where his son could openly live without fear, and he himself would no longer have to conceal his true emotions and desires.
Alucard saw that very dream within the Scarlet Path, and he embraced it without reservation. He was not blind to the dangers, but was willing to accept them as long as he could finally be free.
Cain then turned his penetrating gaze toward the other Prima Deities hovering in the sky. Many avoided his eyes, shifting uneasily and lowering their heads, unable or unwilling to meet his powerful stare.
Just as the silence became almost oppressive, another voice finally broke through the tension. "Can I ask a question?"
It belonged to a towering man with blazing crimson skin, unmistakably marking him as a member of the Inferno Daemon Race. This man was Paton, the strongest among the Prima Deities within the Gu Sect, aside from Cain himself.
Cain’s gaze fell upon the Inferno Daemon. Though they came from the same organization on the surface, Cain knew the Gu Sect was merely a disguise for him. Thus, he neither treated them favorably nor with undue hostility, instead allowing the situation to unfold naturally.
"Go ahead," Cain said calmly, nodding slightly as he encouraged Paton to speak.
Paton inhaled deeply, his instincts screaming warnings in his mind. He was acutely aware that a single misstep might result in him meeting the same tragic fate as the unfortunate Prima Deity who had moved out of fear earlier. Still, gathering his resolve, he voiced the question haunting every Prima Deity present.