This sudden turn of events completely disrupted the reunion. Of course, one could also say it pushed the gathering's atmosphere to a bizarre climax in one stroke.
Kallen knew that, in the end, he had been careless.
Although he had spoken with Budalas within his memories before Awakening him, Budalas had not chosen to truly believe him then.
He had been biding his time, putting on an act. Even his earlier string of rebukes and mockery toward Wukongjia and the others had been groundwork.
His aim was to maximize the effect of his surprise attack at this very moment.
Norton had once resolved that, if he found the God of Order's Inheritance Heir, he would kill him, allowing the God of Order's power to return and continue isolating the epochs;
When Kallen encountered the God of Order descending in his grandfather's body at the stairway of his home on Mink Street, his first reaction had also been to mistakenly assume that the God of Order had come down and backed away. When the God of Order entered his Soul Space, he had even intended to unleash his hunger addiction and devour him;
They all worshipped their god, but they all wanted him to remain seated in the proper place to receive that worship. If their god insisted on wandering about, they would nail him there, then continue worshipping solemnly.
Others lacked this perspective and had no access to truly high-level secrets, much less such a deep understanding. But Budalas had it. As a distinguished High Priest in the Order God Church's history, he was beyond comparison with anyone Kallen had Awakened before.
And so, Kallen received this stab in the back.
Wukongjia said, "Budalas, what are you doing!"
Neo said, "Fuck!"
Dikalost said, "God!"
Wukongjia reacted the fastest, swiftly appearing