Chapter 96
96 Change of plans
‘Am I strong?’
That was a crucial question for Cain, as it involved a core belief. For him, power was everything. With it, he would never feel hopeless, like when the Atrox God fired that spell against the Imperial Lightning Fort, or impotent against injustice like with Salar Jones.
For most people, power was a means to a goal, but Cain’s mind worked differently. His goal was to obtain such a monstrous power he would not have to wish for anything, as he could do it all. So strong that nothing could stop him, and he could destroy every obstacle in his path.
Power on its own was neither good nor bad, and it depended on the hands of the user. A righteous man would bring forth a period of justice, while a wicked man would unleash a wave of sin and corruption.
Cain was not so narcissistic as to believe he would be a champion of justice after gaining enough power, but he was sure that he would butcher all evil in his path.
Giving their entire heart and soul to a cause was hard for humans, but it was much easier against something.
Cain focused on the Horn-Flame Boar Leader’s face and saw its rage and resentment.
‘You believe yourself to have been strong, ruling over thousands of Wave Beasts and controlling a large territory, but in reality, you were nothing more than a small fish in an even smaller pond. Your desire to grow stronger must have stagnated long ago, so the moment you entered a larger playfield, you were doomed.’
Cain’s eyes became cold as he engraved the face of the Horn-Flame Boar Leader in his mind, reminding himself never to be content with his current power. There would always be a higher mountain and a stronger monster.
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The mental pain kept growing as he used his Ego Wave more, but Cain did not stop and continued using his Blood Refinement Art with the Level 5 Wave Beast’s blood.