Caine's wings faded, dissolving alongside his star form as he exhaled a labored breath. His body trembled with exhaustion, and his hands shook uncontrollably. He gazed at them with a sigh, frustration flickering behind his calm demeanor.
Adari had truly been a formidable opponent.
But beyond that, he was the perfect subject for study.
His abilities almost perfectly mirrored the bodily pillar Caine had been born with but not only that, analyzing him further could bring breakthroughs for the evolution of his Sigil Technique.
Capturing Adari as a summon was an invaluable gain, both for his future plans and his path toward true mastery.
'Unfortunate,' Caine mused, the faint thought brushing against his consciousness before fading.
But this time, he had pushed himself far beyond his limits. The world around him blurred, and his vision darkened as his body fell from the skies, his consciousness slipping into the void.
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