Axel had been far too occupied that he hadn't even realized how much EXP he had gathered. Between the underground pits, Nexus Field, and everything in between, it had piled up quietly.
< [EXP: 750 / 700] >
< [Level Up Available] >
< [Would you like to initiate level up? Y/N] >
"Sure… I don't see why not," he muttered. Then, selected Yes.
< [Confirming selection…] >
< [Level up initiated] >
< [System upgrade in progress] >
He just stood there in the alley, blank-faced. Like he hadn't casually robbed three students seconds ago.
Kinsey, who was watching him, was understandably confused.
"What are you looking at?" she asked slowly.
< [System upgrade complete] >
< [Congratulations! You are now a Level 6 User] >
Just then, a slight chill ran through Axel's body.
It wasn't painful. It wasn't even uncomfortable. It was just… cold. Like something inside him shifted into a better position.
"Hmm." He flexed his fingers.
