Andres accepted another job.
Then another.
And another.
Each one slightly more complex than the last.
Each one building something.
Reputation.
Routine.
Confidence.
That was where the mistake began.
Not in action—
But in assumption.
"…I'm stable enough," he thought.
So this time, during a transport task, he used Multiplication more aggressively.
More items.
Faster duplication.
Higher output.
For a moment—
It worked.
Perfectly.
Then—
A sharp pressure struck his head.
His vision flickered.
His body staggered slightly.
"…Too much," he realized instantly.
He stopped the skill immediately.
But the damage had been done.
His breathing became uneven.
His body heavy.
For the first time—
He felt the edge of his limit.
[Warning: Stability Decreasing]
He stood still until it passed.
Slowly.
Carefully.
"…So this is what happens," he whispered.
That moment changed everything.
Because now—
He knew the line.