Eon kept his eyes focused on the dungeon, but he noticed Cain's gaze and a silent smile appeared on his face. That attack took every single ounce of granular control he had over his energy, but he wanted to display his power, showing the young man the might of an emperor.
Although he kept a cold head and did not show on the outside, the level of talent the young man displayed had shocked Emperor Eon to the core. There was no doubt in his mind that Cain would rise to the highest peak of Aether, and before that, he wanted to display his might and generate a lasting impression.
"Let's go."
After ensuring his display of strength had the desired effect, Eon did not delay further and led the group into the secret dungeon.
Cain's eyes soon regained his focus and as he turned to the dungeon, he observed its vastness, with metal walls and hundreds of floating cages inside, each containing a pitiful individual who seemed to be on their last leg.
