Investing in My Harem in the Apocalypse Makes Me Stronger

His Mana Core continued absorbing and compressing the incoming energy until Cain could clearly feel that it was approaching some kind of limit.

Then the last trace of energy from the Flamecrest Lion’s Core disappeared.

Everything suddenly became still.

For less than a second, Cain felt nothing.

But then a powerful pulse suddenly erupted from his chest.

Cain opened his eyes and saw the notification before his eyes.

[Ding!]

[Ruin Mana Core has absorbed sufficient energy.]

[Ruin Mana Core has advanced from Tempered Stage to Flawless Stage.]

He slowly released his breath.

”Finally.”

The advancement was nowhere near as dramatic as when he entered the 1st Echelon, but the difference was still obvious.

His Ruin Mana Core rotated far more smoothly than before, with almost none of the faint instability that had remained at the Tempered Stage.

True Ruin energy circulated throughout his body more naturally, and controlling the energy required noticeably less effort.

Only one stage remained above Flawless.

Perfected Stage.

Cain looked at the empty ground where fifteen Cores had been only moments ago.

It had taken all of them just to push his Ruin Mana Core forward by one stage.

So, reaching Perfected would probably require even more resources.

Still, he was satisfied.

He stood and stretched his body slightly before remembering that there was one more thing he wanted to do before entering the Invasion Corridor.

A Red Scroll appeared in his hand.

Both women immediately looked toward it.

Elara naturally recognized the precious Scroll, and Evelyne did as well.

However, neither said anything.

Cain had no intention of entering an unknown dimensional territory while keeping such a valuable resource unused inside his Inventory.

If the Invasion Corridor truly contained enemies powerful enough to threaten the entire World, saving the Red Scroll for some hypothetical danger in the future made little sense as the danger was already in front of him.

Cain opened the scroll.

Crimson light immediately erupted from the parchment.

Unlike the overwhelming heat that had accompanied Solar Origin Body, the energy did not spread throughout his body.

Instead, all of it rushed directly toward his head.

Cain’s expression changed as an intense pressure suddenly gathered behind both of his eyes.

”Fuck.”

He instinctively closed them.

His vision disappeared completely.

For several seconds, there was nothing but darkness.

Then faint traces of light began appearing within it.

Cain’s eyebrows twitched.

Mana.

Despite having his eyes closed, he could somehow perceive the energy around him.

The Ice Mana circulating through Elara appeared as a pale-blue radiance, while Evelyne’s Life Mana carried a soft green glow.

Even the faint energy contained within the surrounding grass and trees became visible.

Cain slowly opened his eyes, golden light flashed across his pupils.

A notification appeared.

[Dragon’s Eyes - Divine-rank Talent]

[Transforms the user’s eyes into Divine draconic eyes possessing extraordinary perception.]

[Greatly increases visual acuity, dynamic vision, reaction perception, long-distance vision, and the ability to track objects moving at extreme speeds.]

[Allows the user to perceive Mana, elemental energy, Life energy, and other supernatural energies, including their circulation, concentration, disturbances, and changes.]

[Greatly increases the ability to see through darkness, smoke, mist, concealment, illusions, and abilities intended to interfere with vision or perception.]

[By observing subtle changes in muscles, posture, Mana circulation, and energy flow, the user can more easily anticipate impending movements and attacks.]

[Allows the user to inspect living beings and perceive information regarding their Level, Echelon, Race, Stats, Talents, Skills, Elements, and other relevant characteristics.]

[The amount and accuracy of information revealed depend on the difference in strength between the user and the observed target. Information belonging to significantly stronger beings may become incomplete, obscured, or impossible to perceive.]

[Possesses extremely high resistance against visual illusions, perception interference, and abilities that attempt to conceal or falsify information.]

Cain remained silent for several seconds.

Then he looked toward Elara.

The view immediately changed.

Previously, he could only see simple information above living beings.

Now, far more details appeared before him.

The Ice Mana circulating through Elara’s body became clearly visible. Cain could follow its movement through her Mana pathways before it gathered around her Core, while another portion naturally flowed toward the crown resting on her head.

At the same time, information began appearing beside her.

Her Talents, Skills, and even the details Cain would previously have needed Elara to tell him directly could now be inspected with his own eyes.

Cain shifted his gaze toward Evelyne and the same thing happened.

Her pale-green Life Mana flowed smoothly through her body before gathering around the staff in her hand. Cain could even see the changes brought about by Energy Absorption within her information.

His lips slowly curved upward.

”Holy shit.”

Elara frowned.

”What?”

”This is crazyyy...”

That was an understatement.

Faultline Vision already allowed Cain to perceive weaknesses, unstable points, and openings created during combat.

Dragon’s Eyes gave him something entirely different.

Information.

He could now inspect an opponent before fighting them instead of discovering their abilities only after they were used against him.

Against enemies around his own strength, concealing a dangerous Talent or Skill from him would be impossible.

Inside a completely unknown place like the Invasion Corridor, that kind of information could easily become as valuable as raw combat power.

Cain blinked several times.

The overwhelming amount of information entering his vision gradually became easier to process as he adjusted to the Talent.

His attention then shifted toward the final two Orange Orbs inside his Inventory.

”Might as well finish everything.”

Evelyne stared at him.

”You still have more?”

Cain ignored the question as two Orange Orbs appeared, one in each hand.

Elara’s expression finally changed.

She had received an Orange Orb from Cain herself.

Evelyne had as well.

Both of them naturally understood how valuable something of that rank was, yet Cain had casually taken out another pair.

Without explaining anything, Cain tightened his hands.

Crack!

Both Orbs shattered simultaneously.

Orange light flooded the surrounding area before gradually condensing in front of him.

Several seconds later, two objects began to materialize.