The ArchDeity was forced to ascend higher and higher, seeking distance from the massive explosion erupting below. Yet even as he rose through the highest sky, his gaze remained fixed on the young man beneath him. Or at least, that had been his intention—until, suddenly and without warning, the young man vanished.
"What!?" Shock exploded in the ArchDeity's eyes. That astonishment quickly turned into a flash of horror as he looked up—and saw the young man now standing above him.
Cain's body had been completely reconstructed. Any damage had vanished without a trace. A brilliant white star hovered above his forehead like a celestial crown, radiating with a power that defied all comprehension. That light wasn't just divine—it was absolute. His presence alone seemed to fracture the very laws of reality.
Cain smiled widely, clenching his fists with quiet confidence. Then, without hesitation or warning, he struck forward.
