Rain drowned Shao Kahn for betrayal, then targeted Earthrealm despite Raiden's gratitude. Learn about his Edenian heritage.
Shao Kahn had used Rain to crush the Edinian resistance, but had not granted him an army. For this betrayal, Rain drowned the Emperor in his own blood.
A grateful Raiden thanked Rain for eliminating the Emperor and saving Earthrealm. His heroics were benefiting of a son of Argus. Rain's lost heritage was a revelation to him. That he was a direct descendant of an Edenian god proved his superiority. Power was his by right, his divinity confirmed it. Rain's path was clear: he would use Shao Kahn's army to rule not just Outworld but all the realms. To Raiden's surprise and horror, Rain's first target is Earthrealm.
- Rain's lineage as a descendant of an Edenian god confirmed his belief in his own superiority and right to rule.
- Raiden's gratitude for Rain eliminating Shao Kahn was met with horror when Rain declared his intention to conquer Earthrealm.
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