Chapter 48: Modifications
Chapter 48: Modifications
"Jack, can I ask you something?" AA seemed a little nervous.
"I like women. Definitely the pure kind," Jack said immediately.
"No, no, that's not it!" AA waved her hands in embarrassment. "I just wanted to ask—how much do you usually earn for a job like this?"
"Tapai and I each get 10@ per mission."
Hearing this, AA's eyes widened in shock. "That much?! No wonder you can afford organic food for breakfast!"
Noticing the envy in her tone, Jack smiled faintly and continued eating. But as he chewed, he started piecing together the deeper meaning behind her question. "Wait... are you thinking of becoming a mercenary? Don’t even think about it."
"All you see is the wolf eating meat—you don’t see the wolf getting beaten. This job’s no joke; you’re always one step away from death," Jack warned.
"I’m not planning on doing this forever. Once Tapai and I save up enough, we’re out of here."