Chapter 15: Anxiety

Chapter 15: Anxiety

Since the interview was not live, there was no immediate backlash for Rocky as it would be a week until it aired on national TV, however, after the things Rocky said on that interview, he felt genuinely afraid to head back home.

On the bright side, he had received 5 body strengthening potions that would help improve his physique by leaps and bounds, however, on the downside he now had to face Amelia and explain to her as to how after all the kindness she and the guildmaster had shown Rocky, he proceeded to stab them in the back on national TV.

On his way back home, Rocky felt genuinely restless and anxious, as he did not feel too good about the things that he said, he had difficulty sitting in one spot and was constantly shuffling on his seat as he racked his brains about how to explain this situation to Amelia.

He knew better than to reveal the presence of the system to anyone, as he realized that whoever came after his sister might also come after him if they found out that it was him who possessed her treasure now, however, without introducing the system in his story, Rocky could not think of any other excuse that would sound convincing enough.

Deep down in his heart he knew that he truly did believe every word that he said and that if someone from the Elites did turn out to be a backstabbing serpent in hiding, Rocky would take him on, even if it meant taking on the whole True Elites guild, but, having no proof of this heavy accusation that he made, Rocky felt like shit as for all he knew, this could cause unnecessary rift inside the guild and lead to Karna and Amelia hating him.

'Stupid system making me do things I don't want! I knew they called the great god Shakuni a mastermind strategist, however, isn't this too much?' Rocky wondered, as he silently cursed the system in his head,

Soon, he was driven back home by the chauffeur as he entered Amelia's apartment with a heavy conscience. nove(l)bi(n.)com

Once back home, Rocky wondered if packing his things up and running away was a smart choice?

Rather than facing Amelia and confronting her with what happened, Rocky felt that it was easier to just run away, however, running away was what a coward would do and Rocky was no believer of that stupid cult.

His father always taught him to face problems with a straight spine and hence Rocky decided to be upfront about this incident and talk it out with Amelia once she returned from work, later in the night.

But you're playing with fire here Rocky and if I were you, I'd be careful not to burn myself" Amelia said, as she seemed very casual about what Rocky said in the interview, as if it did not matter to her at all.

" I.... I, don't care about the backlash from the people. I just don't want you to misunderstand me.

I'm very grateful for everything you do for me.

I know how busy you are, how late you come home from work and how early you leave, yet every night after dinner, you cook a lunch for me to carry to school and refrigerate the dinner.

I don't show it, but it means a lot to me" Rocky said sheepishly as he felt relieved that the thing that he was so anxious about was no big deal to Amelia.

A soft smile broke on Amelia's face, as she felt her heart warm a little when Rocky revealed his true feelings and she found it cute that her opinion mattered so much to the kid.

In reality, even she and the guildmaster suspected that someone from within the guild was involved in Riva's kidnapping, however, uptil now they had no proof to back this belief.

Rocky's interview was a welcome relief to them as it was bound to stir up trouble within the guild that could provide an opportunity to breakthrough, however, she could not reveal these plans to the kid.

All she could do was share a warm dinner meal with him while assuring that she was not mad at him as she knew very well that Rocky was in for a world of trouble in itself when the interview aired a week later.

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