Chapter 40: Insecurity
Kaizer did not rush home despite the attack he had just suffered, or it should rather be said that he was uncertain about going home right now. Trouble seemed to be really clinging to him, especially after his awakening from battling Carla and killing her.
The young man was currently seated in an expensive lounge and restaurant that served the upper class. Since he was wearing his suit and his name was the most recognizable in their city at the moment, he was easily given passage to the VIP room. However, he also had to show a fraction of his current financial ability for verification purposes.
Can't let just any loser sit here; it would tarnish the exclusivity of the place and make the rich clientele feel dirtied.
Kaizer was currently sipping on a glass of expensive champagne lightly, not even having the mind to taste the liquid entering his mouth as his mind wandered once more.
Was this really the price of transcendent power?
Kaizer asked himself this critical question as he swirled his drink, his telesthesia scanning all the minds in the lounge for anyone suspicious. After the repeated attacks, the young man had developed a bit of paranoia and insecurity, feeling guarded against everyone and everything.
He felt like he was in the scope of a sniper at all times, with the red dot showing on his chest while he found ways to hide himself from the sniper's line of sight. This kind of fear, not knowing when the sniper would shoot and end his life, was extremely torturous.
If he didn't have his psychic power, Kaizer was sure he would not be in a good mental state right now. At least, 90% of his current confidence in dealing with the situation came from his power, while the final 10% came from his wealth and the resources it made available to him.
To be honest... Kaizer was also feeling a little pathetic at the moment.