The last couple of months had been nothing short of astonishing for Cain.
Thanks to Mirena and the forces of the Aztorus Kingdom, the rate at which Omen Beasts were being hunted had increased exponentially. It was not merely a matter of quantity, but also of quality.
With the combined might of the Royal Blutlinie and the Royal Guards, even Middle Alpha–Omega Overgod Omen Beasts were being driven into the Ocean of the Blood Sun.
Each one that fell brought with it torrents of energy and soul force, feeding directly into Cain's grand design and accelerating his growth at an unprecedented pace.
And the benefits did not end there.
Mirena had also succeeded in securing vast quantities of treasures from the Aztorus Kingdom—artifacts saturated with raw energy and blood-aspected power. Convincing the higher authorities to part with such resources had not been easy, especially since many of them still viewed the Ocean of the Blood Sun as nothing more than a disposable strategic tool.
