"Wow…" Clara whispered, staring at the crater and then at the spear in her hand with a mixture of fear and profound admiration for her new ability.
Kael, who had put a safer distance between himself and Clara's explosive experiments, discreetly checked his system. A faint smile touched his lips as he read the notifications
[Ding!]
[Main Character: Clara Winslet's [Trust] towards the Extra: Kael Vi-rel has significantly increased!]
[Ding!]
[Main Character: Clara Winslet's [Reliance] on the Extra: Kael Vi-rel has deepened!]
Well, that's good news, he thought. Building trust with the protagonist is crucial. He scanned for any other changes, a small part of him curious. But her affection didn't rise at all. It stings the pride a little, but this is probably normal for a guy like me who just acts as a support character. He mentally shrugged. It was better this way. Less complicated.
