Chapter 362: Overconfident
Seven Sins System Chapter 362. Overconfident
"I don't like attention," Barry parroted, punctuating the words with air quotes. "That sounds like a pathetic protagonist from a cliché fantasy story will say," he added, his tone dripping with cynicism as he shook his head in mock disapproval.
Darren decided to be my personal cheerleader. He gave my shoulder an encouraging pat. "You have to be more confident, doc," he offered in a motivational tone.
I couldn't help but cringe at the suggestion. Confidence and attention – did they really think they were a package deal? In my mind, confident people didn't necessarily crave the spotlight; they were secure enough in themselves to not need constant external validation. It should be the other way around, right?
The corrupted souls that ended up in my realm painted a clear picture. Those with severe insecurities were the ones desperate for attention and validation from others. They were the kind who would go to extremes, even committing crimes, just to feel seen and acknowledged
The world seemed to have it backward. People assumed that seeking attention equated to confidence, but in reality, it often stemmed from deep-rooted insecurity. It was like society had concocted this bizarre recipe that linked self-worth with external recognition. They were caught in the crossfire of their well-intentioned but misguided advice.
I sighed, realizing that navigating the complexities of human behavior was like untangling a web of contradictions. Maybe I was better off enjoying my devil form's authority, where attention wasn't just a byproduct but a rightful tribute to my power. The mortal realm, however, had its own set of rules, and I was stuck playing along, even if it left me scratching my head at their peculiar logic.
"I don't like attention because I know I don't have to try to get it. I've got enough of it," I stated in a nonchalant tone, as if discussing the weather. And I wasn't kidding. In the span of just a few months, I'd gone from being the academy's black sheep and its unexpected celebrity at the same time.
Sure, the attention had its perks, but there was a method to my madness. The more I basked in the spotlight as a mere human, the higher the chances of it influencing my thoughts as my true self – a devil. I couldn't afford to get too comfortable in this mortal form, to the point where returning to my shadow realm seemed like a downgrade. It might sound far-fetched, but stranger things had happened.