Chapter 60: Wings of Deception
The massive doors of the assessment center stood before me—once more.
I entered, the subtle aroma of antiseptic and new papers enveloped the atmosphere, blending with the soft whispers of the employees and applicants dispersed throughout the space. Fluorescent bulbs buzzed above, illuminating the area with a sterile light
A few heads turned as I walked in. Understandable. My new look was a bit much.
The outfit Camille had crafted for me was undeniably extravagant. A flowing white coat with golden embroidery lined the sleeves, intricate celestial patterns forming constellations that shimmered subtly under the light. Beneath it, a high-collared black tunic hugged my frame, accentuating the contrast. Gold accents lined the shoulders, trailing down like streaks of shooting stars. The finishing touch? The pristine white angel mask obscuring my face, smooth and expressionless save for two elongated slits where my eyes peeked through. It gave me the air of something divine. An angel, untouchable and distant.
Which was exactly the point.
At the reception desk, Rebecca had been looking at a screen when I approached, her fingers flying over the keyboard. When she finally glanced up, she froze.
Her mouth opened slightly in shock, and I could almost hear the unspoken what the hell? echoing in her mind.
A few feet away, Evelyn reacted much differently. Her expression immediately soured, pinching the bridge of her nose before letting out a slow exhale.
"...Mister Angel," she muttered as if the very words caused her physical pain.
I tilted my head slightly. "Oh? You know of me?"
She fixed me with a deadpan stare. "I wonder why that is? Perhaps it's because you announced yourself to be above both Mr. Fox and Mr. Dust around a month ago."