Chapter 172: Getting Greedy?
It was currently a Tuesday, and Max was on his way to school. He had missed Monday, taking the day to recover, catch his breath, and complete a few important tests. For now, Aron had given him an exception and was personally overlooking him.
Since the school week had started again, Aron was no longer shadowing him. Which meant Max could move freely without constant eyes watching his every step.
I did a lot this weekend, Max thought as he walked. All for the sake of building everything up. This year at high school... I really thought it was going to be a pain. But instead, it’s given me a chance to create something big, something meaningful that I can actually use in the future.
Just then, a buzz from his phone pulled him out of his thoughts. Glancing at the screen, he saw a text from Wolf.
[I didn’t realize you were such a stingy person. Next time I’m going to charge for an assessment.]
Max let out a small chuckle. Yesterday, after finally getting discharged from the hospital, he had reached out to Wolf. He had taken him up on his previous offer to evaluate his abilities and see how they currently stacked up against others.
Max had needed to know exactly where he stood. He’d gotten stronger, that much was clear, but whether that strength was enough if the Rejected Corps came for him... that was still the real question.
However, he hadn’t exactly paid Wolf for the favor. After giving his full assessment, Wolf had expected a bit of compensation, but Max hadn’t budged an inch.
With my Vow intact and linked directly to my powers, I can’t be throwing money around the way I used to, Max reminded himself. I need to start stockpiling cash, earning as much as I can. Besides... I already pay Wolf way too much as it is.