Nearly six years earlier, Genus had met Psykos when she was only in her teens.
Through a chance encounter, Psykos became his assistant.
Psykos was clever and could readily apply what she learned to new situations. After drinking the Monster Blood, she had miraculously awakened a third eye, and under his guidance, her brain had undergone further development as well.
Moreover, Psykos's third eye possessed a miraculous power, quite possibly connected to her Three-Eye Tribe heritage.
Genus speculated that it allowed her to sense danger or use Future Sight.
Thanks to Psykos's ability, he had avoided trouble several times.
Recognizing her aptitude for learning, Genus had taught Psykos everything without holding anything back.
In just a few years, Psykos had fully inherited his research findings and techniques, becoming his student.
He was immensely proud to have such an outstanding student.
She also had ideas of her own, pursuing a different research direction from his.
He was merely an ordinary person whose research had, at most, improved his physical condition and extended his lifespan.
Psykos, however, possessed considerable combat ability.
She was also a powerful Devil Fruit User.
Psykos's refusal had not surprised him. It would have been strange if she had been willing to follow him.
"Well? Have you made up your mind? Your research needs plenty of funding too, doesn't it? Which faction are you planning to join? Surely you aren't expecting me to fund you."
Genus asked with some curiosity, though his stance on funding was quite clear.
Psykos's research had cost him a considerable amount of money over the years.
"The Kronos Kingdom. That should be the safest place on these seas."
The faction Psykos named surprised Genus somewhat.
"Joining the Kronos Kingdom won't be easy. Besides, where will you find powerful test subjects?"
Genus knew a