Some light appeared underground... This was the work of the clever little Medanzo.
He had found some thick, long bones nearby. After breaking them and rubbing them together a few times, he had produced colored flames that made the depths seem like the netherworld.
The fellow who called himself Kai had probably spent too long in an environment without light. Even this non-dazzling flame made him shield his eyes with his hand, and he still looked wary.
He almost crawled along the ground. His body was as withered as old bamboo, clearly the result of long-term exposure to harsh conditions.
Black rings could be seen around both of Kai's feet, both hands, and even his neck. They were not attached to chains, but these black rings were clearly the reason this ruthless person, who had almost kicked the Founding Emperor to death, could not escape.
They were said to be relics of the Mythological War era.
Emperor Kai was not truly a hero from the time of the Mythological War. He was an extraordinary child born among the remaining tribes of Mythological Creatures driven to World's End after the war. He had been born with immense power.
"Why didn't the Founding Emperor kill you?"
After slightly adjusting to the light of these flames, which were not very hot, Kai finally began to speak slowly. "Because Calafar was afraid that a second me would appear, and that there would be a second assassination attempt that nearly cost him his life... So he couldn't kill me."
Medanzo frowned. He had seen many strange things, and his imagination was broad, so he had some guesses. He cautiously asked, "A second you will only appear... after you die? Your immense power comes from... eras or something?"
Kai's slightly murky gaze swept over Medanzo. He