The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 625 Akus Vulcano

”We serve the Scarlet King.”

As the seven Scarlet Inquisitors uttered those words, one of the prisoners, restrained by Gigant, spoke.

”Scarlet King, we should talk in private.”

Sharpness and coldness immediately arose in the eyes of the Scarlet Inquisitors at the prisonerʼs audacity to speak like that to the Scarlet King. The one who spoke was a middle-aged man with yellow eyes and lava draconic features, who turned out to be none other than World Flame, the Leader of the Tier 0 Dark Faction, Cataclysm.

Just as Gigant was about to blast the head of World Flame into the ground, Cain raised his hand and stopped the movements of the Scarlet Inquisitors before focusing on the middle-aged man.

Cainʼs eyes grew sharp as he noticed the wounds on World Flame and Gigant and realized someone was missing.

When facing Titans from the underworld, Apex always sent at least two Scarlet Inquisitors to ensure victory and capture the Tier O Dark Factionʼs Leader alive. The one who accompanied Gigant during this mission was Kern.

The old Scarlet Inquisitor with polar bear features was not dead but suffered dire wounds in the battle against World Flame and required immediate healing, which is why Gigant brought the man to the headquarters alone.

”To have faced two of my Scarlet Inquisitors and only come up with such little wounds, after nearly having killed one, is impressive; I will give you that. However, there is nothing that requires a private meeting between us. I donʼt have secrets from my Scarlet Inquisitors.”

Cainʼs eyes were serene as he stared at World Flame as if there was nothing the man could say or do that could affect his heart or mind.

However, World Flameʼs eyes did not break contact, and he focused on Cain with even more defiance.

”Are you sure you want to do it this way? What I am going to share is related to my true identity.”

Solemn expressions appeared on the faces of the Scarlet Inquisitors as they heard that. According to their target package, World Flameʼs true identity was that of Amon Ignitio.

Unlike the other leaders of the Tier 0 Dark Factions the Scarlet Inquisition Force captured, Amon was not an influential figure with a majestic background. Until yesterday, he was considered a nomad Titan without any organization beneath him.

Although that sort of nomad life was weird for Titans, or anyone of great power for that matter, it was not unheard of. Gigant and the others believe that they uncovered the manʼs secret after learning of his control over Cataclysm, but it seems there is even more information.

”Lord, should we leave?”

Gigant spoke solemnly, and the other Scarlet Inquisitors remained silent, waiting for instructions from the Scarlet King. They were Great Generals of the Imperial Army and understood that sometimes secrets needed to be kept that way.

Cain glanced at the Scarlet Inquisitors before turning his eyes back to Amon Ignitio with a calm smile.

”There is no need. Amon wants to tell us that he is part of the Vulcano Clan.”

Shock appeared in the eyes of the Scarlet Inquisitors as they heard those words, and they were not alone as the other criminals were shocked, even those that came from Cataclysm.

Amonʼs eyes widened, but they immediately regained focus, as he was not all that surprised. After all, he was speaking with the man whose eyes seemed to reach every corner of the underworld.

”I can see that you donʼt very much care about the bloodline running through my veins, but I am not any member of the Vulcano Clan; my identity is much more complex than you could ever imagine.”

”You are Emperor Eonʼs Great Granduncle, Akus Volcano.”

Once again, a wave of shock appeared in the eyes of everybody present, and this time, it also involved Amon Ignitio. The man could not believe that his greatest secret, one he had hidden and not shared with any soul in the world, was uncovered by the 21-year-old man in front of him.

To be fair, Cain was not the one who uncovered that secret, and neither was Apex, at least not directly. The capability of the [A.I. Chip Module] had reached such an immense computation level that upon gathering all the information on the Deus Behemoth Empireʼs network and the underworld, it managed to uncover Amon Ignitioʼs past.

Although there was a sense of utter shock assailing Akus, he still managed to regain his focus and showed an arrogant expression before staring at Cain.

”Since you know my identity, then free me at this instant. The blood of the Deus Behemoth Emperor runs through my veins, and you have no authority over me.”

The Scarlet Inquisitors began to look at each other with complicated expressions. While their power, authority, and faith in the Scarlet King emboldened them to go against even the Patriarch of the Ten Great Bloodlines, they were talking about the Emperor.

Akus noticed the expression on the Scarlet Inquisitorsʼ faces, and a smug smile appeared, but it did not last long.

”¡Hahahaha!”

Akus could not help but frown as he saw that Cain began to laugh.

”What is so funny?”

Cain stopped his laughter and glanced at Akus with an amused smile before shaking his head.

”I am obviously laughing at you, a coward who thinks he can make me change my mind. You were too afraid to march for the Astral Sea. Yet, you were also unable to endure failing to obtain control of your clan and see how Eon surpassed you, not only becoming the Patriarch of the Volcano Clan but the Emperor of the entire Deus Behemoth Race.”

”Shut up!”

Akus shouted with rage as a wild expression appeared on his face. Everything Cain said was right. He could not endure the humiliation of seeing his grand nephew taking the position he believed was his, but he did not dare to embark on the Astral Sea either.

That was why he faked his departure from Aether and formed Cataclysm, becoming a king of the underworld.

”A filthy human like you cannot speak to me like that. Now let me go or...”