For the next few days, Percy grew more obsessed with Cloudeater. He cleaned and used it repeatedly, early in the morning or late at night randomly.
The system supported his fascination by giving him daily quests that had to do with using the sword.
And he was nearing a critical point with his Arete training too because of this, getting better at dividing his spirit into two parts, one to enhance the katana, the other to enhance his body.
Early in the morning Percy found himself meditating at one of Sonea's courtyards. Despite how early it was, the city was still alive, albeit dragging its feet. People milled around as they prepared for the day.
The sun rose over the horizon, dying the sky red, and its light reached through the gaps in the houses and landed on the fountain at the center of the courtyard. The light fell on Percy and he opened his eyes, which constantly changed from shades of grey to purple.