"Everything seems normal. Although he's still very weak, it's only a matter of time before he gets better. Since you're up, stop staying in the room and come downstairs to eat something. It's almost dinner time."
"A god doesn't need food," Caen replied, still finding it hard to trust Ryder, especially since he couldn't even see the face of the man before him. Even now, his face was surrounded by a vague haze, as if he was hiding his face from him.
A person that couldn't even show his face, it made Caen feel strange. It was only because Janus didn't show hostility towards this man that he had his guard lowered, but that didn't mean he trusted Ryder.
"That's only true for the Gods who aren't hurt," Ryder lightly flicked the forehead of the young man. "Do you still see yourself as what you were before you were hurt? Your body is still affected by the poison and your divinity is trying to counter it."
"While your divinity takes care of your body, don't put more burden on it. You should start caring more about your body, or even the best cure in the world might lose its effect."
Caen lowered his head. He tried to see the condition of his body, but it was just as Ryder had said. His strength was almost non-existent to the point that he couldn't even see through the condition of his body.
He didn't argue with Ryder. Even if it was just to keep Janus happy, he listened. He moved to the edge of the bed.
He didn't ask for someone's help to help him stand. Although Janus stepped forward to help, Ryder gestured for him to stop.
Caen's feet made contact with the ground as he rose to his feet. However, his body felt incredibly feeble, causing him to nearly lose his balance as he stood, relying on the nearby bed for support to stabilise himself.
Ryder watched Caen try to balance himself. Although Caen had some arrogance, at the core, he had a confidence in himself and a desire to improve himself, at least in this moment.
The events that he went through had certainly taught him a lesson, making him learn that he had to rely on himself. At times, he was going to be all alone, facing his enemies. He understood that all too well.
After some time, he removed his hands from the bed and stopped taking support as he dragged his frail body towards the exit.
Ryder smiled as he watched the young man putting an effort. At this rate, he was certain that Caen was soon going to get better. Moreover, the young man had regained control of his emotions, which wasn't an easy thing.
Ryder opened the door and stepped outside. Caen followed behind, albeit slowly. Janus walked next to Caen, ready to provide support whenever Caen needed.
The three of them reached the stairs, which was much harder for Caen, compared to just walking.
Caen still didn't ask for help. He took a step forward.
"That's enough for now," Ryder spoke as he snapped his fingers. In an instant, all of them appeared downstairs, next to the Dining Table.
At the dining table, Ryder's family was already seated. His wives, his son and his daughter had already taken a seat and were waiting for them.
However, as soon as Ryder's son Nyx saw the new guests, he stood up. He had already met Janus multiple times and knew who he was. But the one who surprised him was the young man next to Janus.
He had seen that young man before, at least on the TV. It was the person who had taken over a small part of the City and killed multiple people. His father had gone to deal with him personally. And now this person appeared with his father and Janus?
"Father, he is..."
"I know what you're thinking. But don't worry. He won't do the same thing as last time. As for his identity..." Ryder introduced Caen.
Janus had already talked about Caen in front of Nyx in the past, especially when he suggested Nyx to compete for the throne because he didn't think Caen was the right person for that responsibility.
It was only now that Nyx found out that the person who had attacked Earth last time was Caen!
Nyx didn't have much hostility over that incident, because quite a lot of time had already passed.
Moreover, Nyx hadn't seen the same sight of the lifeless bodies of Caen's victims that Ryder had seen, so he didn't know the true extent of the viciousness that took place at that time.
Moreover, after finding out that Caen was his cousin, his hostility further went down. Seeing Caen's condition, he could see that the boy was hurt. He appeared no different than a weak mortal at the moment.
Through the conversation, Caen didn't speak. He just looked at Nyx that Janus introduced as his cousin.
Although his Divinity was weaker, but even then, he could see that Nyx wasn't an ordinary person. At the moment, Caen couldn't see the true extent of his strength.
For some reason, Nyx reminded him of Gabriel... The Current Gabriel who was strong and dangerous.
He also understood one more thing. The people here appeared to be more familiar with Janus. It showed him that this wasn't the first time Janus was here.
It made him think of all the times that Janus had left the realm of gods, no one knowing his destination. And now, he had a rough idea where his uncle used to go. This also made him believe Janus' words. Ryder was his uncle.
Before much of an explanation could be given, everyone heard a growling. It came from Caen's stomach, which made him slightly embarrassed.
In his mind, he cursed his frail body. In the past, he could live for an eternity without eating as the only purpose of eating was to give them a feeling of satisfaction, but he was different now. His body truly needed food.
