( Rocky's POV )
After returning from the church, Rocky went straight to the True Elites Guild to hand over this week's medicine for Riva to Amelia.
Since Riva was currently in a very vulnerable state, Rocky only trusted Amelia to take care of her in his absence and since he was going to be forced to go-out and participate in floor raids often from now on, Rocky understood that this was going to be a frequent occurrence.
"Don't worry Rocky, of course I'll take care of Riva when you are not around. She is a part of this guild and hence like family to me.
Trust me when I say that I won't let anything bad happen to her–" Amelia reassured Rocky, much to his relief and gratitude.
Next, Rocky returned to his apartment to comfort Riva and inform her about his absence from home for the next few days.
Internally, Rocky felt extremely anxious to have this conversation, as he was not sure how Riva would react to it, however, when he sat down beside her and explained the situation to her, she was surprisingly very supportive of it.
"God Shakuni has been very merciful and understanding of our situation.... Riva. He has promised to cure your condition, but it will need me to run some errands for him.
They are nothing dangerous, but it will force me to only visit home once a week... So you will be on your own more" Rocky explained, as Riva nodded her head supportively.
"If it's not dangerous and there is a way to cure me of this..... this horrendous disease then please help me brother. Experience new tales on мѵʟ
You are the only one I can rely on" Riva said with a hopeful smile on her face as she seemed to have complete faith in Rocky to help her come out of this mess.
"Don't worry about me at home. I'm adjusting well to this new environment. It's pretty nice compared to my prison and at least here I can sleep on a comfortable bed and take a dump with dignity.
If I need anything, I can always call Amelia, so I think I'll be okay, brother" Riva said, as her words made Rocky sigh in relief.
"Yeah, my end-goal is to kill as many gods as I can and for that to happen, I need to grow much stronger myself.
Since you guys are planning to speed-run the tower, I see it as a fast ticket to getting more powerful, so I want in" Kronos said, shrugging his shoulders as he thought that he had made a solid pitch.
Glancing towards Erin and Buhara, Rocky tried to make sure that those two did not have a problem with Kronos joining the team, and since both of them agreed to letting him join, Rocky too extended his hand and welcomed Kronos to the group.
"Welcome to the team then..." Rocky said, as Kronos shook his hand firmly.
"Just know that someday I plan to kill all-gods, including the one who you serve.....I hope that won't be an issue" Kronos said, looking squarely into Rocky's eyes as Rocky snorted in response.
"If you can really kill a True God then good-luck trying.
From the two gods I serve, one literally controls the fate of billions of mortals like you and the other is the God Of War.
And I wish you the best of luck in trying to kill either" Rocky said sarcastically, as he dismissed Kronos's ambitions as absurd.
"But what if someday I do wish to go against the Gemini Gods?" Kronos asked, gripping Rocky's hand harder, as at this moment even Rocky turned serious.
"Alright, if someday you are strong enough to take them on...then I promise to not come in your way or oppose you" Rocky said, as with this promise he sealed their alliance forever.
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/// A/N - My sincerest apologies for the chapter being later than usual today.
My wrist pain was worse than usual today ///