As they left the Himalayan temple, Michael experienced a powerful vision, a fleeting glimpse of other nexus points being corrupted, of dark figures wielding immense magical power. The vision was unsettling, a stark warning of the scale of the threat they faced.
He shared a carefully edited version of the vision with Oliver and Isobel, emphasizing the danger and the need for greater understanding and power. He used the vision to subtly steer their focus towards acquiring more knowledge and seeking out other allies.
In secret, Michael began to train more intensely, pushing the boundaries of his own magical abilities, drawing upon the raw energy he could now consciously access. He knew they were outmatched and that he needed to become stronger, but he also knew the importance of maintaining his hidden potential. His cunning involved using the perceived threat to motivate his allies while secretly preparing to be the true force against the coming darkness.