Me, Myself, and I(II)

Potent flames engulfed Caine as a storm of chaotic qi swirled around the platform, a spectacle of destruction and power. Yet, mere moments later, the inferno dissipated, revealing an intact and unyielding Caine.

His upper robes had been reduced to ash, exposing his refined, scarred physique to all who dared to gaze upon him.

Caine's eyes narrowed, his thoughts sharp and calculating. 'Mirror and Oldest are weak, little more than fodder. But with Failure aiding them, they become chaotic factors that could kill me at any moment.'

He assessed the battlefield with clarity, his mind dissecting every possibility. 'Without dealing with Failure, I can do nothing. He knows this. He's using those two as bait to draw me in.'

A grin spread across Caine's face, dark and eager. 'How fun.'

"… [Star Ring Circle: Primordial Bane Flame] … [Foundation: Eternal Night Dragon] …"