Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix-Chapter 802 Next step

Fueled by a whirlwind of emotions, Rain's pent-up frustrations and anguish surged to the surface. Without a second thought, he wanted to punch Seadrei's face and punch it hard.

Rain was troubled by a storm of conflicting thoughts. He was aware that his anger, while partly fueled by Seadrei's actions, was also a culmination of the pent-up guilt and remorse that had been growing within him.

As the emotions settled, Rain couldn't help but acknowledge the undeniable consequences of Seadrei's actions. The unintentional division of their group and, more significantly, the fragmentation of Rain's family cut deep. He realized the gravity of the situation – the breach within his family, the estrangement between his children, and the irreparable damage inflicted upon their relationships.

However, amidst the anger and blame directed at Seadrei, Rain found himself with a lot of doubts. He questioned his own right to hold others accountable when he felt responsible for the tumultuous state of affairs. Doubt clouded his mind as he questioned whether he had the authority or justification to act or say anything at all.

Rain also wanted to talk with Isa and address the state of the demi-humans as an impending concern, but amidst that situation, Rain recognized the need to deal with one issue at a time. Contacting Isa and understanding the situation with the demi-humans was a pressing matter that required attention only after he solved the current tumultuous situation within his family.

"Ugh… I had a weird dream," Luana said after groaning and opening her eyes while she stared at the ceiling. "I saw a face that I almost had forgotten…"

"I wonder if she will pass out again, this shouldn't be very good for her health," Rain said.

Once again, Luana almost passed out once she found Rain after hearing his voice. Meiro had to calm her down for a while… At that point in time, Meiro was almost convinced that Rain was the real deal.

"... Is he real?" Luana asked.

"Do you think that someone could fake my good looks this much?" Rain asked. "I found that hard to believe."

"That is the kind of thing he would say… that kind of nonsense," Meiro said. "I also found it hard to believe, but…"

"Nonsense? Those are just obvious facts like the blue of the sky," Rain said and then shrugged.

Putting his jokes aside, Rain was at loss for many reasons. Upon reflecting on the passage of time during his absence, Rain couldn't shake off the concerns within him. The prolonged period it took to heal his body had inadvertently widened the gap between him and everyone else.

He realized that during his recovery, everyone else might have dedicated their time to rigorous training, self-improvement, and gaining invaluable experience.

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While he had been struggling to rebuild his physical form, others had likely honed their skills, mastered new abilities, and grown considerably stronger than he currently was. The thought left him feeling somewhat inadequate and apprehensive about his position among them.

Moreover, Rain couldn't shake off the concern that his own children, due to the passage of time and their experiences during his absence, might have accumulated more life experience than him. Their growth, both physically and mentally, during his prolonged absence left him worried that they might not view him as a figure to follow or heed guidance from.

"Heck, even putting that Aside, they have no reason to hear me at all… I feel like I missed all their rebellious phase and now they will treat me like I am a child," Rain thought. "Still, if they have gotten stronger than me and the dragons are still moving around like they own the place, it seems that they have some problems…"

Now that Rain found himself free from the confines of the ring and the substantial effort it took to heal his body, he recognized the pressing need to focus on increasing his strength. Despite the valuable knowledge and skills he acquired during his time inside the ring, Rain couldn't help but acknowledge that these alone didn't elevate his strength to the level he desired.

His abilities had certainly grown, but they hadn't reached the pinnacle of power he aimed for.

However, amidst this realization, Rain also noted a significant advancement in his progression along the Healer's path. He had diligently pursued this path and was now in proximity to reaching its maximum level.

"I want to say that I will look for them and scold all of them for not returning or sending any messages, but I guess I am not in the place to do that, right?" Rain asked and forced a smile.

"Rain… is that really you?" Luana asked when she recognized Rain's forced smile.

"As I said, it is impossible for anyone to be able to fake my good looks," Rain shrugged.

Luana dashed toward Rain and hugged him with all her might… she finally believed that he was the real deal. Rain could understand the feeling, if he hadn't seen his kids or wives for one hundred years, he also would think that one of his enemies was trying to mess with him.

"Sorry for making you all suffer like this, Grandma," Rain said while patting Luana back. "I won't promise anything since I don't think that my word has any value right now, but I can at least say that I will work hard."

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Luana sniffed a bunch of times while nodding and Meiro also approached and tapped on Rain's shoulders. If Rain was an asshole, he would laugh maniacally to pretend that he was an enemy in disguise, but he couldn't ruin the moment like that.

After a brief period of rest in the home of his grandparents, Rain got from his nap, feeling a profound sense of uneasy. His mind wrestled with a troubling reality: he couldn't bring his grandparents along with him in his journey. They were the leaders of a substantial community, responsible for the well-being and guidance of thousands of individuals who had sought refuge underground.