novelzi Chapter 53: Mr. Angel’s Dilemma
Chapter 53: Mr. Angel’s Dilemma
Chapter 53: Mr. Angel's DilemmaIn all honesty, I felt ready. I had the mask, I had the job, and everything in my mind was aligned to walk into the evaluation center and get an astronaut gig on the spot. The Mr. Angel persona was perfect—serene, mysterious, and cool as hell. I even imagined the cameras would flash as I marched in, the world watching as I began my journey to the stars.
But something was off.
I reached for the list of skills in my system, ready to check if I had them, the skills I needed to soar into space. I browsed through it quickly, but my heart sank as I scrolled past the usual list from my Constructing Worker skills to my Firefighter skill to even my Detective skills... But there was nothing. No astronaut skills.
Nothing that resembled the kind of expertise needed to even sit in a spaceship, let alone navigate it through the vast void.
I was staring at a blank slate. No Astrophysics Understanding. No Space Navigation. No Celestial Mechanics. Hell, not even the basic knowledge of operating a spacecraft was listed.
I scrolled harder, desperately clicking through every folder and notification, expecting—no, demanding—something to show up. But nothing came. I wasn't even sure if my system was glitching. Maybe it was just some oversight.
I didn't think I was the only one with a gap like this, right? So I opened the database,
Would you like to commence Absorption of skill Astrophysics Understanding from target book: Stellar Mechanics: A Comprehensive Guide to the Cosmos?
[YES] | [NO]
I didn't hesitate, clicking [Yes]
The process began, and as much as I tried to prepare myself, I felt my stomach sink. Two hours.
Two hours.
I blinked as I watched the book's contents swirl inside my mind, working their way through the absorption process. While it allowed me to level up skills unlike Scan, the skills leveled up incredibly slowly. It looked like books weren't that efficient at all.
Astrophysics Understanding (Lv. 2) – Boosts comprehension of celestial mechanics, cosmic phenomena, and space weather, aiding scientific research and navigation.
At this rate, I'd be lucky to get it to Level 4 by the time the hiring process started.
I contemplated whether I should just gather a bunch of low-level skills across all subjects. It would take a lot of time, but at least I'd be diverse in my knowledge.
Then I heard it. Noise. Loud voices, laughter. A crowd.
I moved closer, curiosity piqued, until I saw what was happening. A section of the library had turned into a practice ground. People were gathered, watching some sort of competition related to NASA's upcoming hiring process. It was a mock challenge. A training exercise.
I watched the crowd for a moment, then glanced back at the book in my hands. The math, the science, the research—it could wait.
Because Mr. Angel was about to make his debut.
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[SYSTEM INTERFACE]
Name:Mr. Angel (Reynard Vale, Mr. Fox, Mr. Dust)
Job Title: Jobmaster (Rank SSS)
Construction Worker Portfolio (A-Rank):
Endurance Boost (Lv. 10)
Heavy Lifting (Lv. 8)
Material Efficiency (Lv. 5)
Team Coordination (Lv. 6)
Structural Reinforcement (Lv. 7)
Precision Engineering (Lv. 6)
Fast Assembly (Lv. 2)
On-Sight Adaptability (Lv. 2)
Workforce Command (Lv. 2)
Rope Handling Mastery (Lv. 5)
Firefighter Portfolio (A-Rank):
Advanced Rescue Mastery (Lv. 8)
Fire Suppression (Lv. 3)
Heat Resistance (Lv. 3)
Command Presence (Lv. 8)
Advanced Hazard Assessment (Lv. 7)
Thermal Perception (Lv. 6)
Endurance Mastery (Lv. 7)
Detective Portfolio (S-Rank):
Observation (Lv. 8)
Deduction (Lv. 7)
Interrogation (Lv. 6)
Instinct (Lv. 7)
Psychological Insight (Lv. 5)
Visible Job Skills:
Strategist (Lv. 4) – Improves planning and problem-solving abilities
Hand-to-Hand Combat (Lv. 1) - Enhances physical proficiency in unarmed combat, improving speed, strength, and the ability to anticipate and counter attacks.
Astrophysics Understanding (Lv. 2) – Boosts comprehension of celestial mechanics, cosmic phenomena, and space weather, aiding scientific research and navigation.
Jobs:
Construction Worker (A-Rank) — Active in Portfolio
Firefighter (A-Rank) — Active in Portfolio
Detective (S-Rank) — Active in Portfolio
Astronaut (C-Rank)
Special Skill:
Scan, Absorb, Destroy, Database
Cooldown:
Skill Copy (Ready for Use)
Available Rewards:
[1 Job Select]
[1 Skill Level-Up]