Getting A System In A Modern World

Chapter 257  Probability

Half an hour later, Kim left Silas' room to go prepared dinner for him. She would had done it before he woke up but she felt that it would be better for him to eat something freshly cooked and not her having to warm it when he wakes up.

After Kim left, Chris looked at the door for a few seconds and when he was sure that Kim had really left, he turned to look at Silas.

"How are you, son?" He asked as he took his seat.

"I'm fine, dad. I just need to rest a little more and I will back up on my feet." Silas smiled.

"I'm glad you're okay, son. I was really worried. Running such long distance to save us must have really taken a toll on you.

I'm sorry that I wasn't able to do anything to help and that's why I want to ask you if there's any way I can become strong to protect the family. It's okay if it's not as strong as you but enough strength to protect Kim, Alex and become someone they can rely on in times of danger," Chris said, with determination burning in his eyes.

Silas sighed when he heard this. This was exactly what he was thinking of before they walked. He wanted to discuss it with them after he had recovered fully, but it seems like he has to discuss it with his father now.

"Dad, I understand what you meant but first, whatever happened wasn't any of your fault. If someone is to take the blame, then it should be me. I knew that Daniel will tatget everyone but I didn't do anything about it.

If I had taken him down immediately after he landed in San Francisco, everything could had been avoided. So dad, don't beat yourself up over what isn't your fault," Silas said, looking at his father intently.

He saw his father sigh and smile. Silas also smiled and nodded when he saw this.

Silas didn't want his father taking on the blame for something that wasn't his fault, especially when the blame is supposed to be his.

"Dad, about increasing your strength, there's a way. Actually, two ways," Silas said and his expression became serious.

"With the first method, there's a possibility of you awakening a superpower but it isn't guaranteed. The probability of that happening is also low. But it comes with a lot of pain. Though it's a one time thing, the pain that comes with it is not to be taken lightly.

The second method is long but painless. And there's also no chance of awakening any superpower," Silas said as he continued to look at his father, intently and with a serious expression on his face.

Chris looked at Silas with different thoughts swirling around in his head. The truth is that he wanted to choose the first option and take his chances at getting a superpower.

Even if as Silas said, the odds are low, he still wants to but.... He knew that he can't.

For so many reasons but one of the most important of them all is because he knew he can't become a Phenomenal like Silas.

He knew that if he's to awaken his superpower, there's no way he would be able to stay away from that complex world. No matter how he wants to deny it, he knew that he would still be dragged into it and there's no escaping.

The second most important reason is that the first option goes against his vision of living a simple life with his family.

He knew that there's a reason why Silas told him about the first option. He knew that this wouldn't be the same for Kim and Alex.

There's no way that Silas would want Alex or Kim to become a Phenomenal but this is all based on his own thoughts.

Chris sighed as he gathered his thought that were in a frenzy, as he made his decision. There was no need to waste his time thinking too much about it when he already knows what to do.

"I will go with the second option," He said, making his decision.

Silas nodded and sighed in relief when he heard his father's decision. He, for moment, thought that his father was going to choose the first option.

He didn't know why but he felt it. He knew that he wouldn't be able to do anything about it if his father chooses the first option.

One might ask why Silas gave his father the first option. There wasn't any hidden motive behind it as Silas was just giving his father the option to choose between continuing to live the simple life he has been living, and a  chance to experience something exciting.

If his father is to choose the first option and by a stroke of luck, awakens his superpower, then he might also have to become like Silas; training and absorbing dark energy.

If this is to happen, he won't have time for the family as he would be away, busy absorbing dark energy.

Of course, this is only if his father wants to continue to increase his strength and the rank of his superpower. But if one is to think about it, is it really possible for him to not want to increase the strength? The answer is no!

Silas knew how exhilarating the feeling of increasing one's strength is. He knew that if his father experiences it the first time, there's no going back.

Yes, still Silas gave his father these two options but he never wanted him to choose the first and this reason why he was happy when his father took the second option.

"Okay, Dad, we will begin when we get to Venezuela. I know you have a lot of questions, I will answer them when we get there," Silas said and Chris nodded.

The father and son duo confined to talk about other things until a few minutes later, when Kim walked into the room with a tray filled with plates in her hands.

She walked to his bed and sat down beside him. Silas watched her curiously as he saw her pick up the spoon and was about to start feeding him.

His face reddened slightly when he saw this as his thoughts ran wild. He quickly collected the spoon from her.

"You have to worry, Kim. I can do this." He smiled as he collected the spoon.

"Ate you sure? You know you're still injured. I don't mind feeding you, you know?" She smiled as she was about to grab the spoon, but Silas immediately placed it far from her.

"My body is fine now. Using the spoon won't be a problem." Silas smiled with his face reddening even more.

Kim saw his reddened face and chuckled lightly.

"My, my. Are you embarrassed, maybe?" She asked as she smiled at him.

She was worried about his injuries and how difficult it is for him, and this is the reason she wanted to feed him.

Silas saw this and chose not to respond as he started eating his food silently.

Silas' reaction caused Kim to laugh. She found teasing him go be adorable as it brings out the vulnerable part of him that he always hides.

Chris saw the exchange between the two of them and smiled.

"Come on, dear. Let's give him some space to eat and rest. You know he just woke up," He said as he held Kim's hand, and left Silas' room.

After they left, Silas continued to eat his food with a smile on his face. Kim's teasing made him to momentarily forget about every other things and he was happy about it.