The silence in the jeep stretched on as President Santos continued to stare at me with barely concealed disappointment. I could practically see her mental calculations as she tried to figure out how to diplomatically express her confusion about bringing someone whose primary skill involved cutting down trees to solve a deforestation crisis.
"Let me explain what the Lumberjack job actually includes," I said, accessing my System interface to review the specific skills I had acquired. "It's not just about cutting down trees I can promise you that much."
"I'm listening," Santos said carefully, though her tone suggested she was preparing for further disappointment.
"Axe Handling," I began, reading from the skill list. "Level 5. This gives me proficiency in precise axe swings, balancing accuracy, speed, and stamina efficiency. That means I can work with cutting tools more effectively than almost anyone."
