Caine remained silent, staring at the swirling portal with a calm gaze.
His heart thumped softly, his back straight as his mind settled into a serene state. Without hesitation, he turned toward Lady Gaia, stood, and bowed deeply. "Thank you."
For a moment, she appeared stunned by the gesture, her radiant emerald eyes widening.
Then, her lips curved into a warm smile as she helped him rise. "There's no need for this. All my children deserve a fair attempt at life."
She extended a hand, and four orbs, encased in golden vines, materialized in the air between them. Before Caine could analyze them, they vanished, stored neatly within his sovereign ring.
"Only open them when you vanquish what lies ahead," she said sternly, her tone brooking no argument, as if his success was an inevitability rather than a possibility.
Caine nodded, his expression steady.
