He smiled at Grace and said gently, "It's not really much for me to help you awaken your skill. So don't think too hard about compensation. As your Captain and your man, this is only natural."
Grace's golden eyes shimmered with emotion as a bright, happy smile bloomed on her face.
"Thank you…" she whispered, her voice thick with gratitude and affection.
Jake gently stroked her cheek with his thumb, his expression soft but serious.
"Then let's do it."
He opened Grace's status window again and focused on the dormant skill, pouring Upgrade Points into it.
[Ding!]
[Light Manifestation has been upgraded!]
[Lv.0 → Lv.1]
Grace's body trembled.
A faint golden glow began to emanate from her skin, especially around her eyes.
Her golden irises shimmered brighter for a moment before returning to normal.
She looked at Jake with awe and tears of joy.
"I… I can feel it. A small spark… it's really inside me. The same power my father had…"
