Novel Full Chapter 701 You Are in My Shoes Now
Villain Ch 701. You Are in My Shoes Now
There was a short pause between them. Elio remained on his position. Allen also stood there, his expression a mix of understanding and empathy as he waited for Elio to continue. At least, that’s what Allen thought.
Finally, Elio gathered his courage to speak again, his words tinged with a hint of vulnerability. He raised his head to meet Allen’s gaze, a sense of relief washing over him as he unburdened himself. “You know, I hate to admit it, but I think you’re right,” he confessed reluctantly, his voice betraying a mixture of frustration and resignation. “Sophia is not as innocent as she looks.
She is… manipulative.”
Elio braced himself for Allen’s response. He half expected mockery or a smug “I told you so”, but to his surprise, Allen simply smiled and nodded in understanding. There was no hint of judgment in Allen’s eyes, only genuine support and understanding. “Glad you realize it,” Allen said calmly, his words carrying a sense of relief that mirrored Elio’s own. Enjoy more content from empire
Elio furrowed his brows, puzzled by Allen’s unexpected response. “Aren’t you going to say anything about it? Like laugh at me or something?” he questioned, disbelief evident in his tone.
Allen shook his head, a solemn expression on his face. “Nope, not gonna happen. I’ve experienced it before. Had to peel back the layers and face the harsh reality,” he replied, his voice tinged with empathy. “I won’t laugh at you. We’re in this together.”
Elio’s features softened, a sense of relief washing over him at Allen’s words. “Thanks,” he said, genuine gratitude lacing his tone. It was a strange feeling, considering that not long ago, they were bitter rivals locked in a fierce competition. But somehow, their conversation had brought about a newfound sense of understanding between them.
Allen’s next question brought Elio back to the present, prompting him to consider his next course of action. “Are you going to keep her in your guild?” Allen inquired, his tone serious. It was a valid question, one that Elio had been wrestling with himself ever since the events of the last gaming event unfolded.
Elio paused, weighing his options carefully. Sophia’s actions had undeniably caused discord within the Order of Valiance, threatening to undermine the unity and teamwork that had once defined the guild. Keeping her in the guild would only bring trouble.
Elio let out another tired sigh, the weight of his decision evident in his weary expression. “For now, yeah. I can’t just kick her out after what went down yesterday,” he admitted, frustration lacing his tone. “And to top it off, she’s stirring up drama on the forum. If I boot her now, I’ll end up looking like the bad guy,” he explained, irritation evident in his voice.
He shook his head in disbelief, still reeling from the unexpected turn of events. Sophia’s actions had caught him off guard, pushing him into a difficult position where he had to balance his desire to maintain peace within the guild with the need to address her disruptive behavior.
Elio couldn’t shake the feeling of betrayal that lingered in the back of his mind. He had trusted Sophia, relied on her to uphold the values of teamwork and cooperation that the Order of Valiance stood for. Yet, her recent actions had shattered that trust, leaving him grappling with the fallout.
“Drama?” Allen echoed, his brows furrowing in confusion. He leaned in closer, intrigued by Elio’s revelation. It was surprising to hear that Sophia had caused a stir on the forum, especially since Allen had just checked it after the last gaming event. ‘I didn’t see anything about it on the forum. What happened?’ he asked internally, his curiosity piqued.
Allen had skimmed through the General section and caught up on the latest news about the streamers, particularly VirtualValkyrie, but he hadn’t ventured into the other threads. ‘I have checked the forum, but I must have missed it,’ he admitted, feeling slightly embarrassed.
“Yeah, that’s not something I can be proud of, and she’s just trying to rally support and paint me as the bad guy,” Elio grumbled, frustration evident in his tone. He couldn’t deny that Sophia’s actions had gotten under his skin, fueling his irritation and leaving him feeling like he was fighting an uphill battle to salvage his reputation within the guild.
Elio couldn’t shake the feeling of frustration that gnawed at him. He had always prided himself on being a fair and just leader, someone who prioritized teamwork and cooperation above all else. Yet, Sophia’s attempts to undermine him had thrown a wrench into his plans.
Allen nodded in understanding, his expression sympathetic. “So you’re in my shoes now,” he remarked, a wry smile playing at the corners of his lips. He could sense the irony of the situation, how the tables had turned and Elio found himself facing the same challenges that Allen had once endured.
Elio pressed his lips together, a hint of resignation in his demeanor. “Kinda,” he admitted reluctantly, acknowledging the parallels between his situation and Allen’s own struggles with Sophia in the past.
“Hope you can get out of your problem soon,” Allen said, offering Elio a supportive nod. He didn’t want to pry further into Elio’s predicament, knowing that sometimes it was better to let things unravel on their own. Besides, Allen had his own curiosity to satisfy, and he was itching to dive back into the gaming forums to see what he had missed.
Elio offered a brief nod in response, the weight of his troubles evident in his weary expression. “Yeah,” he replied, his tone heavy with resignation. He knew that resolving the situation with Sophia wouldn’t be easy, but he was determined to face it head-on and emerge stronger on the other side.
With a final nod of acknowledgment, Elio turned to leave, his footsteps echoing softly against the pavement. Before he mounted his motorcycle, he paused to offer Allen a parting compliment. “Nice ride, anyway,” he remarked, a genuine note of admiration in his voice as he glanced at Allen’s motorcycle.
Allen grinned. “Thanks, man,” he replied, his tone tinged with appreciation. He watched as Elio revved his engine and sped off into the distance.