On the other hand, Chthon had made arrangements within King Balam. Queen Jupiter's Ability was so powerful, so King Balam's surely could not be weak, right? After all, he was the Queen's son.
Chthon was not merely speculating. Bloodlines genuinely existed in the Ability World. If the parents possessed powerful Abilities, their children had an eighty percent chance of possessing powerful Abilities as well.
For example, Homelander's son Ryan had inherited Homelander's Ability. Then there was President Nathan's absurd family: his grandfather was a Skyfather, his younger brother was a Skyfather, his father was a Big Villain, and his daughter would become a Skyfather in the future.
Therefore, there was a very high chance that King Balam truly possessed a powerful Ability.
Leaving that aside for now, if the sacrifice went smoothly, that would naturally be best. But if it did not, Chthon would turn King Balam into a weapon—a weapon to deal with Queen Jupiter.
Naturally, Chthon would not reveal these calculations. Instead, he used words to deceive King Balam, and King Balam fell for it without any surprise.
"Really? No problem. I'll preside over the ritual right away."
King Balam spoke excitedly. He would have hesitated in the past, but now he had gone completely mad. As long as he could win, he was willing to do anything.
The reason was simple. If he could not win, he was doomed, and he would die horribly. Moreover, after winning, he would become a Skyfather and gain true security, perhaps even standing on equal footing with Chthon and the others.
"Very good."
Chthon nodded in satisfaction. Then, the floor of the Royal Palace's central hall split apart with a rumble, and an Altar slowly rose up. Afterward, Chthon carefully explained how to use the Altar to King Balam.
King Balam