A solemn expression settled over Cain's face as he stood, contemplating the black crystal in his hand. Its cold, dark glow pulsed with immense power—a raw force that hummed with potential, enticing and dangerous.
The scarlet dragon's eyes glowed with meaningful light as he weighed the best way to handle the black crystal. His mind raced through the possibilities, considering the many paths he could take.
The safest option would be to send it to his stomach, where the Scarlet Reaper would consume every iota of energy, providing a staggering amount of Depravita Essence. But the real prize—the Oniric Truth—would be lost in the process. Cain's Scarlet Reaper could consume flesh, energy, and even soul force like that which forges a Legendary Innate Ability, but assimilating the power of an Oniric Truth was beyond its current capability.
