The decision came as a profound shock for many, even catching Cain slightly off guard. Alucard, leader of the Eclipse School, had not hesitated or sought any clarification before binding his fate to Cain and the Scarlet Path.
The determination that shone so clearly in Alucard's eyes brought a satisfied smile to the Scarlet King's face, and once more made the strange feeling of power inside him grew stronger and clearer.
As Cain analyzed the situation further, he found Alucard's choice less surprising. Alucard had fallen deeply in love with a Godslayer Human woman and had even fathered a child with her. He had long lived beyond the narrow chains of racial hatred, always dreaming of a world free of prejudice and forced enmity—a world where his son could openly live without fear, and he himself would no longer have to conceal his true emotions and desires.
