The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 626 Taking care of Akus

Akus was unable to finish his sentence as Cain flashed forward at incredible speed and grabbed his head, starting to exert so much pressure that the sound of bones cracking began to echo across the chamber.

Terror and shock appeared in the eyes of Akus as he did not understand how a young human who had not even become a Divine Ascension Master could unleash such overwhelming physical power. Even if the Scarlet Inquisitor was suppressing his Astral Wave, he was still a Titan, yet his skull was about to shatter.

Not only did Akus feel the strength in that grip, but it was as if the space around his head was starting to compress.

The Cosmic Tyrant Framework, an ability whose core is defense, upon capitalizing on its interaction with space, allowed Cain to enhance his physical body with the immense power of the Void Weaver Art.

Cainʼs eyes were cold as he glanced at Akus, but he noticed the complicated expressions that appeared in the Scarlet Inquisitors.

While they obeyed his orders to the letter regardless of the task, the men and women couldnʼt help but feel conflicted as it seemed Cain was about to kill the great uncle of the Deus Behemoth Emperor.

These feelings were not a sign of disloyalty, as they were normal emotions that would arise in soldiers who spent their entire lives following the emperorʼs command. The fact none of them made a move or even spoke a word was actually proof of just how highly they esteemed the Scarlet King.

Fortunately for the seven Scarlet Inquisitors, Cain was not going to make them choose. The next second, they saw that a group call had formed between them, Cain and Eon.

”Cain? What is the matter? Oh, we are not speaking, just the two of us.”

It took a moment, but Eonʼs voice appeared on the other end of the call.

”I currently have the Leader of Cataclysm under custody. However, he says he is your great-granduncle, Akus Vulcano.”

”What!”

Eonʼs stunned voice echoed across the call, making it clear how surprised he was about that information.

After giving the emperor a moment to process the information, Cain continued with the call.

”You could come and see if it is true and take him with you if you so desire, Your Majesty. However, you are an important and busy man, and this person is surely lying. After all, your great-granduncle was a hero of the empire, and there is no way he would have become such a lowly life form, killing the weak and preying on the innocent.”

The seven Scarlet Inquisitorsʼ eyes narrowed as they heard the Scarlet Kingʼs words and gazed at him with surprise. Despite his young age, the man was also very adept in the political aspect of ruling.

There was silence on the other end of the call for a few seconds, but then Eonʼs voice returned.

”You are right; my great-granduncle was a hero, and his family still holds him in high esteem. There is no way that man and the criminal that led a Tier 0 Dark Faction for hundreds of years could be the same person.”

Eon made a pause at this point, and then he spoke again with a solemn and cold voice.

”I am sure the Scarlet King will know how to proceed.”

”The only ones that will leave my chamber alive are the great generals of the Deus Behemoth Empire that understood the price of disclosing false information.”

Cainʼs eyes turned to the Scarlet Inquisitors as he spoke, and all immediately felt their bodies grow tense. Even if the seven were more powerful than Cain, the figure of the young man in their heart was so great that they couldnʼt help but grow nervous under his sharp gaze.

All seven Scarlet Inquisitors adopted a formal military stance as they silently bowed to the Scarlet King, engraving in their minds that what they heard in this place was nothing but lies that did not need to be repeated.

Cainʼs gaze softened as he saw the seriousness in all seven Titans, and he softly nodded before speaking again.

”Everything will be handled cautiously, Your Majesty.”

”Good. Then, since there is nothing more, I will return to my training. Continue the hard work, Scarlet King.”

After that, the call was finished, and Cainʼs focus returned to Akus. While there was a smile on his face, his eyes were those of a beast about to consume its prey.

In all fairness, Cain could have handled all this much more quickly and efficiently. While he let Apex handle the Scarlet Inquisition Force, he kept an eye on important matters and knew the identity of the Leader of Cataclysm before he was captured.

He could have commanded the Scarlet Inquisitors to kill the man on the spot or neutralized Akusʼs ability to speak when he reached the chamber, but he didnʼt. First of all, such haste might have raised suspicion, and people could begin to wonder and investigate what made the Leader of Cataclysm so special.

That was why Cain revealed the information to Eon and the Scarlet Inquisitors. This also allowed him to test the character of the Emperor and the Great Generals, all of whom proved to be truly remarkable.

Cainʼs eyes glowed as he enhanced his grip, and the power of the Law of Space burst forth.

Akusʼ body trembled the next second and fell to the ground. The man was still alive, but Cain had managed to transfer the physical pressure of his hand to the manʼs brain using the Law of Space, crushing the part related to muscle movement, paralyzing him.

”You will not utter any more lies.”

Cain spoke with a smile before the full power of his Ego Wave flooded the chamber, making the devious criminal who led the underworld for hundreds of years tremble in fear as they felt themselves inside a monsterʼs maw.

”Now, it is time for the meal.”