Clyde could feel the powerful Demonic energy radiating from the crimson gemstone. Its source was different from Asmodeus, which meant the artifact most likely belonged to another Demon King.
That discovery made him cautious. If he used the gemstone to establish contact with its owner, he had no way of knowing who would answer.
The Demon King might become an ally, but it could just as easily report his survival to the other Higher Beings.
His greatest advantage was that they still believed him dead. If they learned the truth before he was ready, they would undoubtedly prepare to eliminate him again.
For now, Clyde decided to absorb only a small portion of the energy and leave the rest inside the gemstone.
He carefully controlled the flow as the Demonic power entered his body and seeped into his soul. Once he had taken enough, he withdrew his hand and turned toward the others.
"I think I found it!" he called.
