Cain's mastery over space and time had grown so formidable that, with a mere wave of his hand, Shura and Astrid instantly appeared before him. Initially startled by the abrupt teleportation, their surprise swiftly gave way to joy as they recognized Cain. Without hesitation, the two women rushed into his embrace, their eyes shining with affection.
A warm, gentle silence enveloped them, undisturbed by the outside world. The next few weeks became a period of peace, comfort, and relaxation for Cain—something he dearly needed. He spent precious days enjoying the warmth and companionship of the women he loved, allowing the accumulated tension, stress, and worries from his countless battles and relentless training to dissipate completely. This time of rest was invaluable, for Cain knew that soon, he would plunge into a level of bloodshed and conflict that the Everstrife Empyrean World had not witnessed in over five hundred million years.
