"ZNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN—!"
A blinding flash of scarlet light erupted from the shattered remains of the Golden Lotus, expanding outward with unstoppable force. It engulfed the entire continent in an instant and continued rising, piercing through the heavens until it reached the highest layers of the sky.
It was a phenomenon that could not be ignored.
Across the Eighth Realm of Paradise, every powerful existence lifted their gaze.
They immediately recognized the source.
The Scarlet King.
The energy signature carried an unmistakable presence—one filled with overwhelming destruction, absolute authority, and the terrifying resonance of Chaos itself. Yet alongside that recognition came confusion.
Who… could have forced Cain to unleash such an attack?
That question echoed in countless minds.
But none dared seek the answer.
