414: Moment of Lingguang

What fell into scholar Lyle Swindler's hands was an absolutely smooth, precision-crafted eyeball. Every particle was tightly embedded in its surface, yet it felt remarkably light in his hand. Its silvery-white pupil reflected the entire world, seemingly able to see any place in the world from any angle.

"The Eye of Discernment was the first to be defeated—or rather, it deliberately surrendered. With my power, it spread technology and reason throughout Haynes. I cannot destroy this Ruiner. Lyle, you will safeguard it from now on and continue spreading word of the Ruiner's existence."

As Gaia explained, she handed another vigorously beating heart, burning with black flames, to Anpolo:

"The Dark Titan's power was far too terrifying. When creating you, I had no choice but to divide its power in two. Its brutality and cruelty were given to you, while this overly aggressive heart remained in my possession. Now, you have successfully proven yourself, Anpolo. It belongs to you."

Clap clap clap! "What fine stuff! Sure enough, as long as I follow Mother Gaia in crushing civilizations, there will always be benefits to reap!"

Red King applauded and laughed loudly, then suddenly turned cold as he said:

"—What about me?"

"...You?"

She glanced at Red and deliberately said:

"Red King, do you think you have received too little already?"

"...What kind of thing is that to say?"

Red King narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile:

"Mother Gaia, you have always been fair."

"When you slaughtered your own kind for your selfish desires, I imagined you had been forced into it. I thought you must have had some hidden hardship, which was why you kept defecting, joining other societies, even submitting to Lioz."

"That is all ancient history. Let us discuss the matter at hand." Red King was unconcerned. "I