Since the interview was not live, there was no imdiate 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 ho.
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 Alia 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 ho, 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 Alia.
He knew better than to reveal the presence of the system to anyone, as he realized that whoever ca after his sister might also co 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 soone from the Elites did turn out to be a backstabbing serpent in hiding, Rocky would take him on, even if it ant 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 Alia hating him.
'Stupid system making 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 ho by the chauffeur as he entered Alia's apartnt with a heavy conscience.
Once back ho, Rocky wondered if packing his things up and running away was a smart choice?
Rather than facing Alia 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 Alia once she returned from work, later in the night.
To pass ti, Rocky decided to complete his pending tasks for the day trying hard to keep his mind occupied, however, the anxiety of the impending confrontation did not allow him to fully focus on any task at hand, as he felt stressed and restless all through the day, until Alia eventually returned ho, late at night.
"Rocky, how many tis have I told you to not wait for to have dinner?
It's not good for a young kid like you to eat your dinner so late, it doesn't give your digestive system enough ti to break down the food" Alia complained as soon as she returned ho and saw that yet again Rocky had not eaten dinner, waiting for Alia to return.
Although she complained about it everyday, secretly Alia was very happy that Rocky waited up on her on a daily basis as it made her feel like family.
"Aunt Alia, I have sothing to confess-" Rocky said shakily, as he wasted no ti once Alia returned in pleasantries and cut right to the chase.
Alia raised an eyebrow and picked up the food from the dinner table to re-heat it while gesturing to Rocky to go on.
"Today at the interview, I kind of criticized the guildmaster and the guild, I insinuated that soone from within the guild was torpedoing the investigation related to my sister and that I was training hard to bring the guild down should it be proven true" Rocky said as he fit everything wrong that he spoke into two-three lines.
"Hahaha, of course I've already seen your interview Rocky, Sunny's staff has already sent the uncut version..... I'm the secretary of the biggest guild in the world. Do you really think anyone can air the guild's criticism without my approval?
What you said was quite brave and I like your guts to be willing to fight a guild like the Elites for your sister, however, I'm not sure you fully understand just how much backlash you will get for this interview.
While guildmaster Karna is not afraid of a child's criticism, nor is the guild, the commoners and other climbers within the guild won't see it that way.
I don't know why you lied in the interview, claiming that your sister knew her assailant, when you've told the guild that she did not.
But you're playing with fire here Rocky and if I were you, I'd be careful not to burn myself" Alia said, as she seed 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 .
I'm very grateful for everything you do for .
I know how busy you are, how late you co ho from work and how early you leave, yet every night after dinner, you cook a lunch for to carry to school and refrigerate the dinner.
I don't show it, but it ans a lot to " Rocky said sheepishly as he felt relieved that the thing that he was so anxious about was no big deal to Alia.
A soft smile broke on Alia'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 soone 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 welco 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 al 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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