SSS-Class Profession: The Path to Mastery

Evelyn observed me intently, allowing her words to fully register before continuing.

"Also....You'll be in charge of the team responsible for finding them."

My fingers paused mid-drum, and I blinked. "Excuse me?"

"You heard me." She took another slow sip of coffee, as if she hadn't just dropped another bomb into my lap.

I stared at her. "Since when am I leading this?"

"Since now."

I exhaled sharply, running a hand through my hair. "There has to be someone better for this. I don't exactly have experience in—"

Evelyn cut me off with a look. The kind of look that shut down arguments before they even started.

"You're the boss."

The impact of Evelyn's remarks was like an earthquake.

I looked at her, expecting an explanation, but I didn't get one. Those three words, spoken as though they were self-evident.