Book 23 - The Path to the Red Sun
Cain's eyes twitched for a few seconds before they finally opened inside his Divine Kingdom at the Void Beyond the Second Realm in the Crimson World.
As awareness returned, a sensation of utter and absolute bliss washed across his mind—so intense it almost felt unreal. He did not allow any dramatic expression to surface, but the relief was profound.
His Primordial Body, for all its unparalleled might, lived in constant pain during the last couple of months due to the damage to his body, soul, and mind. Small flares of agony erupted at unpredictable intervals, cruel bursts capable of crushing anyone weaker. He had endured them silently, but that did not mean they were not horrifying.
But his Neo-Demon Body knew none of these torments. No wounds gnawed at his soul, no invisible blades carved through his mind, no exhaustion weighed down his limbs. The Scarlet King felt whole, balanced, powerful, and clear. He was at his peak.
