Chapter 2382: The Scarlet King’s strongest form
Sozing showed a small smile as he heard the Scarlet King’s words, then shrugged lightly.
"Maybe," he said calmly, "or maybe I am just tricking you—making you believe I want this battle to last long, when in reality I need it to end as quickly as possible."
The towering Curse Eater, Bako, added in an amused tone, his many eyes narrowing slightly.
"That would also make sense. After all, I already told you the only way to leave this place is by killing me."
Finally, the clown-like Curse Eater spoke, threads swaying gently as his mask tilted.
"I tricked you once," Hako said softly. "Ican do it again."
Cain’s eyes sharpened at those words.
Throughout his rise in the Nine Empyrean Suns Universe, Cain had always dominated the mental aspect of battle. He had manipulated fear, intent, and expectation, forcing his enemies to dance to his rhythm. Yet this time, he had been outplayed—tricked by the Curse Eaters of the Tenth Empyrean World and dragged into a place he neither understood nor seemed capable of escaping.
The Scarlet King remained silent for a moment, gazing up at the starless sky above. Then he sighed—and smiled.
"There is no point in wasting my time trying to see through you," Cain said evenly. "You have already proven capable of hiding your true selves."
Those words made the trio frown. The stoic and emotional control of the Scarlet King made their instincts feel great danger, and things only grew worse as they detected a devouring intent behind his gaze.
"I have many questions, and the moment I send every piece of you into my throne, I am sure I will get my answers."