Chapter 33: Chapter 33: Future Plans

Axel stood frozen at the front of his house, his phone still in hand as his face twisted with confusion and disbelief. His shocked expression was caused by something as simple as the date on his screen. To him, he had only been gone for an hour or two, but according to his phone, an entire day had passed.

"How is that possible?" he muttered to himself, his mind racing. The system was clearly messing with his perception of time, and now he had to explain that to his sister. He could already imagine her reaction, and it wasn't going to be pretty.

Axel ran a hand through his hair, sighing deeply. "How will Annie even react when I step in... Man, this system is crapping things up."