For the next few months, Cain's movements followed a disciplined and purposeful routine. He cultivated tirelessly, sharpening the foundation of his power and ensuring that his body, soul, and mind remained in peak condition.
In parallel, he continued gathering intelligence on his chosen target—Michael, the white stag Deus Behemoth, one of the Triumvirate of Divine Sea Heaven. The more he learned the more Cain felt the danger of the task, but that did not diminish his conviction at all.
Throughout this time, Cain maintained his disguise as Jarkal, fighting alongside the Prime Deities of the Endlessdeath Continent with impressive ferocity. Simultaneously, he sent regular reports to Zoro, enabling the Inferno Daemon and the forces of the Everlife Continent to strike with overwhelming precision and power.
