"That's right, when I did it with Seraphina, then after the university exam incident. I ranked up. Shouldn't I have unlocked something from her?"
The system didn't answer immediately.
There was a pause.
Then:
[Correct.]
"And…?"
[Would you like me to finally open your Properties Panel, or are we continuing this mental tantrum?]
He smirked.
"Open it."
[Loading Properties Panel.]
[Pact Tier: Intermediate]
[Next Tier: 10,000 Points]
[Unlocked Trait: High-Fidelity Neuro-Command Inheritance]
Ethan's breath caught for half a second.
That name didn't sound like some flirty aura boost or charm buff. This one felt different. He could already tell.
[Description: Ability inherited from Seraphina Nocturne. Grants calibrated vocal tone and proximity-based neural override cues. Limited use. Emotionally anchored. Activation depends on confidence, gaze, and tone precision.]
"…You mean I can influence people with just my voice?"