Three thousand credits vanished in steady increments, leaving only intermediate and advanced options.
She did not hesitate.
[You purchased the Intermediate Intelligence Pill. 4,000 credits deducted.]
[You purchased the Intermediate Intelligence Pill. 4,000 credits deducted.]
She rolled the pitch-black pill between her fingers. Its surface was oddly soft, almost spongy, and faint warmth seeping into her skin.
"Each one gives 0.3 intelligence," she murmured. "Another breakthrough means better scaling on the tank's maximum output."
She raised the pill toward her lips.
"Wait, Big Sis."
Noah's voice cut through the moment.
Kiara paused mid-motion, turning her head.
"What?"
"Your body is currently under a ninety-percent debuff from the potion's aftereffect. Forcing a stat breakthrough now will cause severe pain."
Kiara's eyes narrowed slightly. "System, confirm."
