More and more power was channeled into Leonidas's Scarlet Star. In less than a single day, it had nearly tripled in size, and there was no sign that the process was nearing completion. The star continued to expand relentlessly, its surface pulsing as immense forces poured into it without restraint.
Cain's eyes were bloodshot as he guided every step of the transformation. The process was extraordinarily delicate. This new heavenly body forming within the Scarlet Throne would become the home of Leonidas's Alter-Ego. It needed to be capable not only of controlling his physical vessel, but also of growing alongside him—evolving, strengthening, and advancing continuously along the Ego Eternal Path of Power.
Any mistake could result in irreversible collapse.
Seven days passed.
