88 The final stretch

( Rocky's POV, Day 75 )

By Day 75, Rocky had firmly concluded that enough was enough. He had accumulated a lot of penalties and was determined not to invite any more trouble.

He felt satisfied with the progress he could potentially make by reaching Day 90, believing that five penalties were plenty and that it was unwise to push his luck further.

Despite his reluctance, participation in the upcoming evaluation was non-negotiable. So, when Nubi gently informed him it was time to head to the ancestral hall, Rocky resigned himself to his destiny. He whimsically envisioned being hoisted onto Nubi's shoulders for the journey to the grand hall.