The air was heavy with tension, never did they believe Dylan's silence could be so overwhelming.
{You are not invisible anymore. Now the world sees you and your silence matters. Why don't we crush them completely?} The voice returned.
'How?' Dylan asked, his eyebrow raised.
{If I show you a way, do you have the conviction to walk down that path?}
{Yes/No}
Dylan's eyes narrowed, his gaze shifting from the letters to Aria Lennox. The lady he considered his fiancé barely a month ago.
She had long blond hair with sky-blue eyes, which complimented her straight nose and thin lips. Aria had an hourglass shape, even though her assets were robust, they were nice and firm.
Considering her height of 5'10'', Dylan considered her a 7/10. It was annoying to see so much beauty wasted on an old, ugly man all because of a few expensive bags and trips.
'Yes, show me a way and I will crush them completely.' Dylan said with resolve, his eyes unleashing a violet hue.
{Congratulations on making a conqueror's choice. Now you have the power, you must not be afraid to use it!}
{New Quest acquired: Replace Nathaniel Cross & destroy Aria's Career}
{Award: Unknown}
{•Bonus Quest: Destiny Nathaniel's career as well as a bonus reward.}
{The Demon Lord does not tolerate weakness, failure to accomplish this quest will result in death. Failure to accomplish subtasks will result in minor to severe penalties depending on the task.}
{Subtasks loading, wait for further instructions…}
'Wait what?'
Dylan's thirst for vengeance vanished as soon as he saw the punishment for failure. No one told him there would be a price for failure, they only promised power.
Ding!
The elevator door slid open on the fourth floor, where Dylan's office was located. He shot Nate one last contemptuous glance before walking out, leaving the two confused by what just happened.
"Is that really Dylan?" Aria muttered unconsciously, her words attracting a cold frown from Nate.
He shot a vicious glance at Dylan's departing figure as the elevator door closed.
Dylan walked through the neatly arranged cubicles, his attention garnering the attention of junior staff. Whispers, murmurs, and gasps filled the air, each repairing a crack in his shattered confidence.
Entering his office, a creepy smile bloomed on Dylan's lips and an eerie chuckle escaped his lips. For someone invisible most of his life, it felt magical.
In the past, every time he drew public attention, it was always the negative kind. This was the first time in forever that people have looked his way without having something negative to say.
Dylan danced towards his desk, appreciating his spacious office for the first time in a long while. To the right were two fancy sofas, a circular glass table in the center.
Toward the glass wall where his work desk was located, giving him a good view of the city below.
Dylan fell on his seat, spinning in circles while relieving the elevator confrontation in his head. People's reactions to his presence were always heavy; it felt like he mattered.
He couldn't help but believe this had something to do with his increased charisma stats and his alluring aura passive skill.
Knock! Knock!
Dylan froze, his beautiful daydream crashed by the intruder. His door yanked open and Nate barged into his office with a thick file in his hand.
Nate tossed the file on Dylan's desk, his gaze evading Dylan's eyes.
"Our hands are full, so I want you in this case… It's a big one, so you better not fuck things up!" Nate barked, hastily leaving the room even before Dylan could give a response.
Dylan frowned, his wary gaze shifting to the bulky file on his table. Nate usually supervised all of Dylan's cases and always made sure he had help. One may think he does this for a noble reason, but the truth is he only does this to have a share in the achievements of his subordinates.
It was unlike him to let Dylan handle a case alone.
"What is this?" Dylan blurted out as he rose to his feet, his hand flipping through the pages of the file.
His face turned pale, his initial confidence vanishing as he realized how bad his situation was. The case given to him was not just any normal case; it was a high-profile murder case involving a popular rapper, 20 Shots.
The first problem was that Nate was trying to isolate him. Since he has deliberately excluded Dylan from receiving help, he would have to handle all legal work (research, drafting, strategizing) on his own.
The extensive documentation, motions, and evidence review would overwhelm him, leaving room for potential mistakes.
Another problem was his safety. Representing a rapper accused of murder in gang conflicts could make Dylan a target for rival gangs or even his client's associates.
Dylan may be watched or followed by gang members to ensure he represents their interests. This was very common in this part of the country due to how deep-rooted gangs were.
The final and most important problem was the repercussions of failure. If Dylan loses the case, his reputation at the firm would suffer, which is exactly what Nate intends.
If his client turns out to be guilty of the murder charge, he might face ethical challenges if the client pressures him to take illegal actions to help improve their chances of victory.
He had too much to lose!
Dylan facepalmed, feeling extremely stupid for how he acted in the elevator. If he remained a silent coward who couldn't look the man who slept with his fiancé in the eyes, he wouldn't be in this situation.
{But what if you win?} The voice returned, it was a soothing voice, calming his nerves.
{Since you have so much to lose, doesn't that mean you also have a lot to gain?}
{Opportunities arise in the most chaotic moments… Rise and seize it!}
{Subquest acquired}
{Win 20 Shot's murder case and reveal yourself to the world. This is the first step you must take!}