Ex rank talent Awakening: 100\% Dodge rate-Chapter 157 - : VISITING CAIN
Greg spent the rest of the morning with Jessica, the recent battle he had against the old man from the mage family lingering at the back of his mind. Until he found better information about those hidden families, there was nothing he could do.
However, another problem had been bugging him: did they have to continue hiding?
Kate's kidnapping had been a wake-up call, reminding him that while he might be relatively safe, the circle he had made and grown fond of — aside from his sister — was not.
Greg took Jessica home late in the afternoon, already coming up with ways to deal with the hidden families.
"Wow, you guys are back. I was beginning to wonder why the air was getting polluted — guess it was the lovebirds," Aaron said, his eyes containing nothing but jealousy.
"Can't blame you. You were once a thief, probably never had love," Will teased.
"Shut up, rich boy. Don't add more salt to my wound," Aaron rolled his eyes.
Greg ignored the playful banter between the funny duo.
"Clean, fragrance, clothes," Greg muttered, using dragon's tongue to prepare himself. His casual outfit was replaced by a jacket and jeans, making him look smart yet radiating a dangerous air.
"Where are you going?" Jessica asked, still awed by Greg's ease of getting ready and curious about his intentions for dressing up.
"To see some friends and pay some debts," Greg replied calmly.
"Lilith, come with me. I'll need some of your help," Greg added, turning to the lazing Lilith.
Lilith, with no better place to go — or so she claimed — had decided to live with Greg.
"Okay," Lilith muttered, getting up and stretching like a cat.
"I must say, you do use your dragon's tongue really well," Lilith commented, voicing what was literally on everyone's mind. "It's almost as if you're used to getting things done with your words," she said, getting dressed while Greg waited.
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"Cain, it's been a while," Greg said to the not-so-stunned but clearly displeased Cain, who was holding the door while staring at Greg and Lilith.
"What do you want?" Cain asked.
"You had to brag about your abilities to the world, fine by me. But showing up at my door? Not fine," Cain didn't hide his displeasure.
"I knew you wouldn't be pleased, but we have much to discuss," Greg said.
"Can we go in?" he asked, tired of waiting outside.
"Honestly, no. But then again, can I even say no to you?" Cain expressed tiredly. He stepped aside to create a passage for Greg and Lilith.
"So, what do you want from me?" Cain asked, collapsing onto his couch.
His house was luxurious — credits to Greg.
Cain hated to admit it, but he owed Greg a lot, coupled with the lingering belief that Greg might actually have a shot at getting Mariah back.
"Remember our deal?" Greg asked, sitting down alongside Lilith.
"Yeah, but I don't have powers yet like you said I would, so I don't think I can help with fighting demons if they show up in the real world."
"You don't need to, Cain. The demons will likely not be showing up on Earth anytime soon.
We'll be taking the war to them, so I'll still need your help.
But what I need from you now is information — anything you can offer that'll help me deal with new enemies that have surfaced: the hidden families," Greg spoke coldly.
"Hidden families? You're already in confrontation with them? Those guys are bad news. Even Viper avoids them as best he can.
But then again, you aren't exactly weak either — you're bad news yourself."
"You know about them?" Greg asked.
"A bit, from when I was eavesdropping on one of Viper's conversations.
They're families that have existed for so long that they've perfectly covered their tracks.
Any records about them have been destroyed; you can only learn about them through word of mouth.
That's all I know.
Viper should know more about them," Cain said.
"But I'll be sure to help you in any way I can.
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That reminds me — Sword God, was it? The kid is curious about you. I think he has a personal rivalry brewing."
"Oh, he does have potential. But that's about it," Greg replied coolly.
"Knew you would say that, you arrogant work of art," Cain muttered.
"Thanks for the information. I'll drop by again if I need your help," Greg said, leaving with Lilith.
"That guy, he has such strong love for her despite her death," Lilith said to Greg as they flew home.
Greg was already planning to call Viper — traveling between countries wasn't a thrilling thought for him.
"Yeah," Greg acknowledged.
Cain had done so many things in his past life to try getting Mariah back — even supporting the demon god when he believed it was his only way.
"He has no moral ground," Lilith said, her voice carrying an edge of caution. "He's capable and willing to do anything to get her back.
He might betray you one day if someone provides him a viable way to resurrect her ahead of you," she advised, having peeked into Cain's heart.
"I'm aware — and prepared for it," Greg said coldly.
Still, he was also determined to find the perfect way to fulfill Cain's wish, knowing that doing so might force Cain to owe him a favor for the rest of his life.
Winning Cain's absolute loyalty would be a big victory if he could pull it off.
Greg and Lilith returned home by nightfall.
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"Sister, how are you holding up?" a lady asked Kate.
She was tall and slim, with bob-cut hair and a beautiful face that blended well with her figure.
She was Kate's half-sister.
"Can you just leave me alone, Jane?" Kate said coldly.
Jane paid Kate no heed and sat beside her.
Kate did nothing — simply acting like Jane didn't exist.
Jane raised her knees and hugged her legs.
"You know, when you left, I hoped you'd never return.
I know just how much you hate this place — we all do, well, most of us.
But you… I'm sure you hate it more," Jane said softly, her voice losing the usual harsh tone she had started with.
