The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

The Scarlet King returned to Evernight after leaving everything in order with Dark Hand. Now that he controlled a Tier 1 Dark Faction, finding information about intercontinental teleportation formations to return to Gaia would be much easier.

Returning directly to his home was the primary path the Scarlet King wanted to take, but another option involved crossing the Narrow Sea to reach the Hyperion Continent, home of the Deus Bahamut Race.

If the Scarlet King reached the Deus Bahamut Race, he would not have to hide his identity and could request help from the Bahamut Titans. From there, getting to Gaia would be easier.

Unfortunately, movement across the Kronos Continent wasn't simple. While he could leave Evernight whenever he wanted, the same couldn't be said about the Saturn Sector, as the borders of this one were highly regulated.

As an envoy from a different race, there were certain limits to Kain's freedom. Although he could take on a new identity, anyone with the rank to move freely around Kronos was not easily supplanted. After all, the Eye of Gluttony could only work on people with willpower much weaker than the Scarlet King's.

Just getting near the Narrow Sea was a significant task, not to mention that the area was in a constant state of war. If any Atrox without sufficient clearance got near the battlefield, they would be attacked without question, let alone an envoy from another continent. Explore more at My Virtual Library Empire

Trying to cross the Narrow Sea by earth or sky without the proper clearance would be suicidal unless the Scarlet King could fight off Divine Ascension Masters.

There was also the option of waiting for the envoys to return to Atlas and, from there, make his way to Gaia. However, many things could go wrong if he reached a place where Kain's real family was present. After all, Kain's father was an Archduke who had reached the Divine Ascension Realm and had all sorts of abilities at his disposal.

That's why the Scarlet King concluded that the best path forward would be to use the resources of the underworld to find a way back home.

'Dark Hand was poisoned and severely wounded before our fight even started, and yet he pushed me to the absolute limit, draining my energy pool and leaving me with severe injuries. My current battle power seems only at the bottom of the Apotheosis Realm.'

Although the Scarlet King was somewhat disappointed in his current power, his achievements were incredible, having jumped more than an entire rank in battle power.

Once the Scarlet King reached Evernight, he immediately headed to the central plaza where the teleportation formation was in place. He usually would have returned on the last day, waiting for the monthly gala, but this time was different.

The Scarlet King appeared in the Magma Castle and noticed two towering members of the Abyssal Clan guarding the gate. Half a year had passed since the envoys came to the Kronos Continent, and a new group from the Inferno Daemon Clan had arrived. However, they were different in more than one sense.

Not only were these new Inferno Daemons older, but they also came to discuss matters with the higher-ups of the Atrox Immortus Empire. As for their background, they were the children of the current emperor of the Inferno Daemon Empire!

The Scarlet King wasn't interested in meeting or socializing, but while he could ignore the rest of the envoys, drawing the attention of the Inferno Daemon Imperial Family by displaying contempt or indifference would be a mistake. So, he returned to the Magma Castle.

The guards at the entrance glanced at the Scarlet King but didn't say a word as he entered and made his way to the main hall. Once there, he saw all the envoys, including Kain's brother, surrounding three figures.

Two were members of the Hell Clan, both females, and the last one was male and belonged to the Abyssal Clan. Not only were they extremely handsome, but they were also bursting with power and vitality.

'All of them are Peak Wave Kings, but I can feel how they are suppressing their cultivation to improve their foundation. Everyone released an aura much more threatening than Dark Mask's.'@@novelbin@@

The Scarlet King's eyes narrowed as he stared at the trio. He had appeared and would display a respectful stance to the Imperial Family but would ensure to keep a safe distance.

"My brothers and sisters are always the center of attention, don't you think?"

Unfortunately for the Scarlet King, while he wanted to interact the least possible with the Imperial Family, things didn't go according to his wishes.

His eyes widened as he heard those words, and he turned to a corner of the room, where he saw a strange young man sitting in a chair and reading a dark book. While he had a towering body similar to a member of the Abyssal Clan, his skin was red, and there were horns on his head, characteristic of the Hell Clan.

Not only had the Scarlet King not detected the man until he spoke, but his racial characteristics seemed to be a hybrid of the Hell Clan and Inferno Clan, something he had never heard or seen before. The only thing clear in his mind was that this person was extremely dangerous.

The Scarlet King's Ego Wave immediately burst with power, allowing him to maintain focus and not break his facade as he stared at the young man with wonder and surprise.

"Kain Lauzer humbly greets His Highness. I'm afraid I don't know your name."

The Scarlet King had obtained the entirety of Kain Lauzer's memories. Still, he was positive there was no information about a member of the Inferno Daemon Imperial Family with the characteristics of this man.

A small smile appeared on the young man's face as he closed the book in his hand and stared at the Scarlet King.

"It's not weird you don't know about me. After all, this is my first public appearance ever. I am the seventh son of the Dark Emperor, Horus Ekleipsis."

Horus stood up from his seat and walked toward Kain until he stood right before him.

"I have heard a lot about you, Kain. It seems that you've got an interesting Master recently."