Eon's brow furrowed as he heard those words. He was a bit confused by the tribute as he had no idea why Cain would want evil treasures. As for the prisoners, that was easier to understand, given what had happened to the millions of criminals of the underworld forces during the Scarlet Inquisition.
It wasn't irrational to demand a tribute, as it was true that Dark Sky posed a threat to the entire world.
A sharp light appeared in Eon's eyes as he seed to consider every aspect of the future war and the Dues Behemoth Empire's path.
"What would happen if we don't march, but the Atrox Immortus Empire does enter the battlefield?"
"I will enhance the power of anyone who fights by my side. The Atrox Immortus Empire will gain full access to all the benefits of the Ouroboros System. If they have the power, they might even obtain World Treasures such as Zero Mint's sword or the Collapsing Lightning Emperor's armor."
Cain had just finished his sentence when the Patriarch of the Kraken Clan stepped forward and shouted in rage.
"Traitor, how can you be willing to arm our enemies after all that the Deus Behemoth Empire has done for you!?"
The Patriarch of the Kraken Clan was about to continue shouting when Cain's eyes focused on him, making him feel like he was in the maws of a monster. The pressure was so imnse that the man nearly crumbled to the ground.
Cain focused on the Patriarch of the Kraken Clan for a mont before turning his gaze around the room.
"The Deus Behemoth Empire did provide imnse help to . But who was the one who uncovered the secrets between two of your Ten Great Bloodlines and a Dark King of The Organization? Who discovered the secret dungeon of the Umbra Clan and saved people from all your families?
Who led the charge and erased the Dark Factions, setting the underworld ablaze and filling your empire's chest with their treasures?"
Cain's words echoed across the room, and none of the Patriarchs of the Ten Great Bloodlines could rebuke them as he was right. The Deus Behemoth Empire had done a lot for Cain, but his service more than paid for all that.
After laying out that line of thought, Cain glanced at Lord Kabuto and Lord Zanginis; the coldness in his eyes vanished, and a small smile appeared.
"Of course, there are debts that are more than just transactional. Out of gratitude for certain individuals, I will ensure that the Atrox Immortus Empire does not attack your territories as long as I am in Aether. Before leaving, I will issue a decree to ensure that the Godslayer Humankind Empire continues protecting your empire."
Smiles appeared on the faces of the Patriarchs of the Solis Clan and Zanginis Clan as they heard those words. Even if the Deus Behemoth Empire would refuse to fight and take the coward's path, Cain would still protect them.
The rest of the Patriarchs were also pleased with that news, and the Patriarch of the Kraken Clan could only lower his head. If anything, the one that was lacking gratitude was the Deus Behemoth Empire for not supporting its ally.
Unlike the other Patriarchs, Eon could not help but frown, and his eyes soon grew sharp.
"So, around one thousand and five hundred to two thousand years of protection?"
The Patriarchs frowned when they heard those words and were confused. Cain did not declare a deadline and say he would pass down a decree, and there was no such thing as a ti limit. However, it did not take long for the rest to understand what Eon was referring to.
Due to the nearly divine image that Cain projected, all powerhouses from the Godslayer Humankind Empire would push themselves to the limit to honor his words. However, what would happen once all the powerhouses that knew the Scarlet King ascended to the Astral Sea, and a new Godslayer Humankind Emperor rose?
Maybe the next Godslayer Humankind Emperor would still respect and honor the words of the Scarlet King and keep protecting the Deus Behemoth Empire, but the subsequent definitely would not.
After all, why would that Godslayer Humankind Emperor protect an empire that refused to help them in a battle that threatened the entire world for the words of soone he never t?
Cain stared at Eon and then nodded. The might of his voice and words had a limit, especially if all those who sided with him vanished from the world. However, after two thousand years, all the people he cared about in Aether would have ascended or perished, so why would he bother with the descendants of those too cowardly to fight while the rest risked their lives day and night?
"Ahhh. So we either respect our treaties and answer the call of honor to fight alongside the Godslayer Humankind Empire against Dark Sky, risking our lives. Or we cower and remain hidden while the Atrox Immortus Race grows stronger."
Eon could not help but sigh. Two thousand years was a lot of ti, enough for him and most of his descendants to rise to the Astral Sea, but he would be dooming future generations.
"Kabuto, I assu your previous outburst was due to one of your visions?"
The Patriarchs were surprised by the sudden turn from the Deus Behemoth Emperor. Their eyes turned toward the Patriarch of the Solis Clan as they rembered the outburst this one manifested when he first saw the video of the Dark Fog.
Lord Kabuto did not leave them waiting and carried on.
"That is true. Years ago, I experienced a horrible vision of darkness consuming the entire Deus Behemoth Empire. It was a force that none could stop and killed everything in its path."
The Patriarch of the Solis Clan paused, turning toward Cain with a radiant smile.
"However, when everything seed lost, a red light manifested, clashing against the darkness and saving us all."
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