Cane expected that Kharlile would feel betrayed, but he actually gave him a determined look.
"I am determined to be the strongest that I can be, and I believe that parting ways now and meeting again in the future will be the best scenario." The Foxman declared, "It will keep me motivated, and I will make sure to get stronger as fast as I can to keep up with you."
What Kharlile stated sparked another fire inside Cane, who knew he was no longer alone in this new universe.
'You better get stronger at the soonest possible time because Cane is a monster when it comes to talent. And it would be a shame if I became stronger than you. I am not a combat-class superhuman but I already have ideas on how to be one.'
Rose chimed in, then asked the Foxman about what academy he wanted to attend. Kharlile said that he wanted to get into the God Hands School because they were famed for their use of the physical body and elements to get stronger.
They had heard far too many shocking events in a short period of time. They planned to spend the remainder of the day relaxing before discussing the training needed to perform well in the joint entrance exams.
Kharlile slept right away in a cat-like position, while Rose and Cane decided to go up a few floors to have a different conversation.
5th floor of Rose's clinic...
Cane was feeling nostalgic as he saw all the medical equipment and apparatuses inside the room. The room seemed to be for VIPs which Rose confirmed to him when he asked.
'This world is truly marvelous. I see a number of items that I don't even have an ounce of idea about their usage.', he thought.
'You look surprised. This is where I treat or examine high-profile patients, such as those from the great academies. I am sure that you have a lot of questions. Though your AI can some of those pieces of equipment, you can also ask me directly.'
Rose slid the operating room curtain open and entered another room with no furnishings or decorations other than white walls and a single couch.
'I believe this is your break room. But, given how useful your special skill is, I imagine you don't use this area very frequently.', Cane entered and sat on the couch gently.
'You might assume I cherish my ability, but I actually dislike it at times. Every time I use it, it gradually changes my personality. Though being analytical and less emotional is not always negative, I just don't want to sound or feel inhuman. I am a woman seeking truth through science, but I also want to maintain my humanity. You understand me, right? ', Rose sighed quietly.
'I understand. But, if you ask me, I'd rather have your skill or the ability of anyone else than this unknown power within me. Just like you said, we are mortals and should not casually touch the things related to gods . This power, there is no doubt that it is powerful beyond imagination, I'm just not sure why it won't just leave my body and return to his divine temple or whatever.'
Cane had been frustrated for a long time because no matter how many times he cried out for the God sin of lust inside him, there was no reaction or response. Rose remained silent and simply stared at him. In a matter of seconds, his eyelids slowly closed and he relaxed on the couch.
'This guy is definitely odd. He was all worked up a few minutes ago, but now he quickly slept. What if he had encountered other individuals instead of me and Kharlile? ', she thought, but blushed when she remembered what had happened between them.
Unexpectedly, Rose felt danger and suddenly held her head with both of her hands as she collapsed to the ground.
'I am sorry, my dear daughter. I will need to make sure that you will have better survivability when the time comes.', Mr. Brooke, who wore a tattered robe with a hood covering his face, slowly floated and approached Cane.
The unconscious man on the couch slowly floated away as he raised his right hand. Cane was enclosed in a magical gray box, but he had no idea what was going on.
Another hooded figure approached them, and the three of them vanished after. Space warped like a pool disturbed by small waves. The only thing that remained was a piece of paper that was slowly falling down on the floor.
It was only after 10 minutes that Rose became conscious. She was confused as to what happened when she noticed the piece of paper in front of her.
'I will be gone for a month. I will need to make sure that I get first place in the entrance exam. I will look forward to Kharlile's and your progress after these 4 weeks. Take care.' – Cane
She was alarmed. She clearly felt that there was something amiss with the situation. She quickly called Kharlile, but the latter did not have any idea where Cane was.
'Extreme Focus!', she exclaimed.
She channeled her viral energy into her senses, especially her eyes, and looked at where Cane was sleeping last time. Remnants of spatial distortion were still perceived by Rose's senses. The nerves in her eyes slowly turned bloody, but she still persevered.
'Father! Uncle! Just what are you planning? ' She immediately turned off her ability and fell to her knees as she felt really weak. She knew it was Mr. Brooke and his younger brother who took Cane away.
Rose was at a loss. She can't even contact her father as she was already banished from the clan. She can only hope that Cane will be back safely after a month. She believed that her father and clan did not have any reason to bring harm to Cane.
Space rippled and three figures, one being unconscious, walked out of the wave-like portal.
'Is this really the guy we were waiting for? But how could Lady Temperance have any relationship with the God Sin of Lust?', Menheim, Rose's uncle, asked the clan leader.
We are only mortals, and we cannot truly comprehend the will of the Gods. But you have witnessed it yourself; this guy is the one that Lady Temperance told me about.', Mr. Brooke replied with certainty.
Uncle Men just clicked his tongue. He knew that the Brooke Clan was not simply a clan that was separated from the Temple of Temperance, or else how could the Lady Temperance still associate herself with the clan leader through his dreams?
'Big brother. I know that you don't want to talk about it, but I just can't help it. Was the disappearance of your wife related to any of this? I can clearly remember that she had purple hair. She must be from the Temple of Lust because women from the Temple of Temperance mostly have hazy scarlet hair.'
Mr. Brooke looked coldly at his younger brother. The latter immediately shut his mouth and understood that the topic was very complicated.
Uncle Men actually grew up bearing witness to how pitiful his big brother was. Others might say that the clan leader was blessed due to his association with Lady Temperance, but only the two of them knew that it was far from simple.