Damian crumpled to the floor.
The mont Destroy activated, I felt it. A shift, a weight, an overwhelming rush of sothing new. My mind sharpened, knowledge unfolding within like an expanding universe—court procedures, case law, rhetorical techniques, every trick of the trade that had once been his.
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Lawyer (Rank-A) Acquired
Skills Acquired:
Legal Authority (Level 7) – Grants overwhelming influence in contractual disputes. Can nullify lower-rank agreents and override worker objections in legal settings.
Clause Manipulation (Level 8) – Instantly identifies loopholes in any contract, allowing for reinterpretation in favor of the user or their client.
Corporate Shield (Level 7) – Protects the user from legal repercussions when representing high-value clients, ensuring minimal risk of liability.
Intimidation Through Status (Level 8) – Increases persuasion against lower-rank individuals, making it difficult for them to oppose legal actions.
Case Precedent (Level 8) – Grants access to historical rulings and previous cases, allowing the user to strengthen their legal argunts.
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My fists clenched. The world slowed as I processed the change.
Damian wasn't just unconscious from my punch—Destroy had hollowed him out. I knew what it felt like. I had seen it happen before.
Losing your rank wasn't just numbers changing on a screen. It was sothing deeper. Losing a job, a skill set, a lifeti of effort—it was like losing a part of your soul.
Security rushed forward, dragging Damian away as he slumped like a broken puppet. Blood dripped from his nose, staining his once-pristine suit. He didn't even stir.
I stepped back, flexing my fingers. The weight of my decision pressed against . I didn't have to use it. But I did.
And despite everything—despite the way he had taunted us, hunted us, called us frauds—it didn't feel good.
I inhaled sharply, shaking off the thought as an officer approached. The questioning was brief. Self-defense. A pitiful lawyer who had lost control after a devastating loss. Nothing more. Nothing less.
We were free to go.
The house was a sanctuary of relief.
The mont the door shut behind us, Alexis let out a groan, flopping onto the couch as she took off her outfit.
"God, I can breathe again."
Sienna collapsed beside her, stretching her arms over her head. "That was stressful."
I smirked, loosening my tie. The courtroom had been a battlefield, and we had walked away victorious. But even with the trial behind us, I could feel the weight of sothing lingering.
Camille hadn't spoken since we left.
I turned my head, watching as she silently walked past us, her mask still on, her Mr. Dust outfit pristine despite the chaos. Without a word, she disappeared into her office, shutting the door behind her.
I frowned.
"She okay?" Sienna asked, following my gaze.
Alexis' expression softened. "She'll be fine. She just... needs ti."
I exhaled. No. Not this ti.
"I'm gonna check on her."
They nodded, trusting .
I made my way down the hall, stopping in front of the office door. At first, there was nothing but silence. Then—
A muffled sound.
Soft. Fragile. Sobbing.
I didn't hesitate. Slowly, I pushed the door open.
Camille sat curled up on the velvet couch in the corner, mask still on, arms wrapped around herself. Her shoulders trembled, though she made no sound beyond the occasional sniffle.
I closed the door behind , stepping forward. "Camille."
She flinched.
Not from fear. Not from anger.
From pain.
I sat beside her. Close. But not too close. Not yet.
A slow breath. A careful movent. Then, gently, I reached forward and pulled her mask off.
I tensed.
A bruise.
Faint but unmistakable, blooming along her cheekbone like an ugly reminder of what had happened. Damian's punch had landed. Not hard enough to cause serious damage, the mask was tough after all, but it was hard enough to hurt.
A slow, simring anger coiled in my chest. I clenched my jaw.
"Rey..." Camille's voice was barely above a whisper.
I looked into her eyes.
"Did you use it?"
I knew what she was asking.
I didn't lie. "Yeah."
She inhaled sharply, nodding slowly. "I thought so. I heard you say it."
I didn't make excuses. I didn't justify it. I had let my anger take over.
"I didn't want to," I admitted. "Not to him. Not when he's your brother. But... in that mont, I just—"
Camille shook her head, cutting off. "I don't bla you."
She still wasn't looking at . Her hands clenched the fabric of her outfit, gripping it like it was the only thing holding her together.
"But I'm still upset."
"I know."
Silence stretched between us. Not awkward. Not tense. Just... heavy.
I sighed, standing. "Wait here."
She blinked, watching as I walked to the mini-fridge tucked in the corner of her office. I grabbed a pack of ice, wrapped it in a cloth from one of her shelves, then returned to the couch.
Carefully, I pressed it to her cheek.
She flinched at the cold, before settling against it.
I expected her to pull away. To make so teasing remark about how I was being sentintal. But instead—
She leaned into .
She shifted, pressing closer, her body warm against mine. Her breath was warm against my collar.
I swallowed.
This was different.
Camille always teased. Always flirted. But now? She was vulnerable.
She tugged lightly at my sleeve.
"Please...Stay."
I didn't argue.
I sat back, letting her rest against . The ice pack pressed between us as I rubbed gentle circles against her other cheek. Slowly, her breathing evened out. The tension in her body lted away.
She kept inching closer, like the heat of my body was the only thing grounding her.
And then—
She looked up.
Face to face.
Her lips parted slightly, eyes searching mine.
A heartbeat passed.
Then another.
I exhaled. "Camille..."
She tilted her head. "What?"
I hesitated. Then, softly—
"I'm sorry."
She frowned. "For what?"
I hesitated. Then I spoke, voice low, steady.
"For... before. When I took our first kiss between us just to wake you up."
She blinked.
I kept going.
"But also for everything. For all the tis I never really said what you ant to ." My voice softened. "For how much I care about you. For how grateful I am that you made the mask. For how you practically saved my life during my landing. For you being a night owl and how your impossible wake-up schedule makes my life... better."
She stared.
I swallowed, pulse steady despite the storm inside .
"For everything, Camille."
A breath.
Then—
"I love you."
The words left without hesitation.
And then—
I leaned in.
This ti, it wasn't a stolen kiss. It wasn't playful. It wasn't teasing.
It was real.
Camille didn't pull away.
She t halfway.
And as our lips pressed together, as her fingers curled into my suit, pulling impossibly closer—
I knew.
This wasn't the sa.
This ti, it ant everything.
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[SYSTEM INTERFACE]
Na: Reynard Vale (Mr. Fox, Mr. Dust, Mr. Angel)
Job Title: Jobmaster (Rank SSS)
Construction Worker Portfolio (A-Rank):
Endurance Boost (Lv. 10)
Heavy Lifting (Lv. 8)
Material Efficiency (Lv. 5)
Team Coordination (Lv. 6)
Structural Reinforcent (Lv. 7)
Precision Engineering (Lv. 6)
Fast Assembly (Lv. 2)
On-Sight Adaptability (Lv. 2)
Workforce Command (Lv. 2)
Rope Handling Mastery (Lv. 5)
Firefighter Portfolio (A-Rank):
Advanced Rescue Mastery (Lv. 8)
Fire Suppression (Lv. 3)
Heat Resistance (Lv. 3)
Command Presence (Lv. 8)
Advanced Hazard Assessnt (Lv. 7)
Thermal Perception (Lv. 6)
Endurance Mastery (Lv. 7)
Detective Portfolio (S-Rank):
Observation (Lv. 8)
Deduction (Lv. 7)
Interrogation (Lv. 6)
Instinct (Lv. 7)
Psychological Insight (Lv. 5)
Astronaut Portfolio (S-Rank):
Blueprint and Schematic Reading (Lv. 1)
Zero-Gravity Maneuvering (Lv. 4)
Spacecraft Operation (Lv. 3)
Scientific Research in Space (Lv. 3)
chanical Mastery (Lv. 4)
Astrophysics Understanding (Lv. 5)
Visible Job Skills:
Strategist (Lv. 5) – Improves planning and problem-solving abilities
Hand-to-Hand Combat (Lv. 1) - Enhances physical proficiency in unard combat, improving speed, strength, and the ability to anticipate and counter attacks.
Physical Recovery Efficiency (Lv. 3) – Enhances the speed and effectiveness of bodily healing, reducing recovery ti from injuries and fatigue.
Muscle Reinforcent (Lv. 2) – Strengthens muscle fibers, improving raw strength and endurance.
Reflex Calibration (Lv. 2) – Improves reaction speed and motor coordination.
Muscle Optimization (Lv. 3) – Enhances the efficiency of muscle movent, maximizing output while minimizing strain.
Legal Analysis (Lv. 6) – Enhances ability to interpret laws, precedents, and statutes for case strategy.
Witness Credibility Assessnt (Lv. 5) – Increases ability to detect deception and assess testimony reliability.
Persuasive Arguntation (Lv. 5) – Boosts effectiveness in presenting compelling legal argunts.
Case Precedent (Lv. 5) – Grants access to historical rulings and previous cases, allowing the user to strengthen their legal argunts.
Closing Statent (Lv. 3) – Enhances ability to deliver compelling final argunts, reinforcing key points and persuading judges or juries.
Corruption Identification (Lv. 3) – Improves skill in detecting unethical or illegal activities within legal, corporate, or governntal systems.
Opening Statent (Lv. 8) – Increases effectiveness in presenting a clear and persuasive case introduction to establish credibility and direction.
Legal Authority (Lv. 7) – Grants overwhelming influence in contractual disputes. Can nullify lower-rank agreents and override worker objections in legal settings.
Clause Manipulation (Lv. 8) – Instantly identifies loopholes in any contract, allowing for reinterpretation in favor of the user or their client.
Corporate Shield (Lv. 7) – Protects the user from legal repercussions when representing high-value clients, ensuring minimal risk of liability.
Intimidation Through Status (Lv. 8) – Increases persuasion against lower-rank individuals, making it difficult for them to oppose legal actions.
Jobs:
Construction Worker (A-Rank) — Active in Portfolio
Firefighter (A-Rank) — Active in Portfolio
Detective (S-Rank) — Active in Portfolio
Astronaut (S-Rank) — Active in Portfolio
Lawyer (A-Rank)
Special Skill:
Scan, Absorb, Destroy, Database
Cooldown:
Skill Copy (Ready for Use)
Available Rewards:
[1 Skill Level-Up]
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