Chapter 2467: Half-Step Fourth Realm Body Refinement Technique
Cain preserved the heart inside an orb of white flames before proceeding to consume Aerion’s body, devouring every remaining fragment of the spy from the Soul Eternal Realm.
After that scene, silence fell over the hall.
The atmosphere became extremely awkward for the Dark Blood King and the assembled Generals.
They had originally intended to make an example out of Cain, to demonstrate the consequences of disobeying the command structure of the Dark Blood Kingdom. Although losing such a powerful warrior would have been a significant blow, the display would have reinforced discipline and unity among the rest of the army—something of great value with a prolonged war approaching.
But the situation had completely changed.
Not only had Cain erased any suspicion directed toward him, but he had also captured and eliminated a spy none of them had even detected. Furthermore, through Aerion’s memories, the Dark Blood Kingdom had gained a vast amount of intelligence regarding the Soul Eternal Realm—information that would prove invaluable once the invasion of the Eighth Realm of Paradise began.
For the first time in a long while, the Dark Blood King found himself uncertain about how to proceed.
Fortunately for him, Cain already had an answer.
"I no longer feel comfortable working side by side with the other Generals of the Dark Blood Kingdom," Cain said calmly. "I request a different assignment."
Under normal circumstances, such words would have sounded arrogant or even disrespectful. But given that the same group had been discussing his execution just moments earlier, the request was not unreasonable.
The Dark Blood King frowned slightly before turning his gaze toward General Fausto.
The dragon-like Royal Blutlinie released a quiet sigh before giving a small nod.