Leon stared at the scroll in his hand for a brief moment, visibly stunned, like he still couldn't quite believe what had just happened. Then he lifted his gaze to Calista and asked slowly, almost carefully, as if he was afraid he'd misunderstood her intent.
"You're… giving this to me?"
But he didn't wait for her answer. He glanced back at the system window still hovering in front of his eyes.
[Survival Tears (Phase One Skill) – Tier: Novice]
[Description: A passive skill. While the user is crying or experiencing intense emotional distress, all base attributes are temporarily increased by 100%. Sensory perception, reaction speed, and pain tolerance are significantly enhanced. The effect persists as long as the emotional state is maintained.]
He read the description to the end. Once. Then again, slowly. Without a word, he closed the window, rolled the parchment between his fingers, and simply pressed it back into Calista's hands, shaking his head in a clear refusal.
