True enemies

Elrick's eyes brimmed with confusion as he stared at Cain, who stood before him with an emotionless gaze. There was neither hostility nor satisfaction in that look—no flicker of anger or triumph. It was as though killing Elrick meant nothing to him at all, like swatting away a fly.

With one swift motion, Cain tore the Spear of Doom from Elrick's chest. Blood spurted from the grievous wound, splattering across the floor and staining the surrounding ice. The weapon had clearly pierced Elrick's heart.

Before the mortally wounded man could even collapse, Cain pressed his palm against Elrick's forehead, unleashing a concentrated blast of Ego Wave that shattered his mind. Then, without a hint of hesitation, he stored the dying man in his spatial ring.

A stunned silence descended over the battlefield. Both the Night Prince's faction and the remnants of Lady Azure's team were too shocked to react. They had all witnessed Cain deal a decisive, lethal blow to Elrick.