Inside the spacious room, Amon remained deep in thought, a firm and determined look in his eyes. Although he had taken a significant step in his journey, he knew the path to Overlord Rank, the pinnacle he so desired, was still long and winding.
Beside him, Bianca, with a friendly demeanor and sparkling eyes, drew closer and, with a genuine smile, congratulated him: "Amon, it's truly impressive to see the progress you've made. Congratulations!"
Lifting his eyes and returning the smile with gratitude, Amon replied: "I appreciate your kind words, Bianca."
The peculiar '+' mark that stamped his eyes faded slowly, revealing the usual clarity of his iris. Although he had just acquired the Courage Gene ability, Amon recognized its influence was still in its infancy. If he tried to instigate courage in someone using the newly-gained power, the effect would be subtle, almost imperceptible, far from being able to propel someone to act boldly.
