Pirate: Crew of Desire and Bonds

[Ding!]

[Grace Lightborn class evolution complete!]

[Please choose Grace Lightborn’s new Rare Class:]

1. Lightmarksman (Rare)

2. Far Sniper (Rare)

3. Forest Hunter (Rare)

4. Seductress (Rare)

5. Merchant (Rare)

Jake, whose cheeks were squeezed between Grace’s heavenly breasts, blinked several times at the list.

’Seductress...? Merchant...?’

He was caught off guard by those two options.

He quickly activated his Class Appraisal skill to get more details.

[Ding!]

[Lightmarksman (Rare)]

A direct evolution of Apprentice Lightmarksman. Focuses on precision shooting, Light bullet control, and battlefield support. Offers strong mid-range combat capability.

[Far Sniper (Rare)]

Emphasizes extreme distance and one-shot power. High accuracy, stealth, and critical damage. Ideal for assassination and long-range elimination.

[Forest Hunter (Rare)]

Combines Light energy with nature affinity. Excellent tracking, trapping, and ambush skills. Strong in forested or natural environments.

[Seductress (Rare)]

A charisma-heavy class that uses charm, allure, and emotional manipulation to weaken, control, or distract enemies. High social influence and debuff potential.

[Merchant (Rare)]

A trade and economy-focused class. Excellent for negotiation, resource management, appraisal, and generating wealth. Strong support and utility abilities.

Jake thought carefully about each option.

’Lightmarksman seems like the most straightforward upgrade... reliable combat power with good synergy to her current abilities. Far Sniper would make her a deadly long-range threat, but she might be too vulnerable in close quarters. Forest Hunter could be useful for survival and stealth in the wild... but since our future goals involve sailing the seas, that one is off the list.’

His gaze lingered on the final two options.

’Seductress... that one feels dangerous. It could make her incredibly influential in social situations and battles, but it might change her personality or put her in risky positions. Merchant, on the other hand, would help us financially and with negotiations, but it probably lacks strong offensive capabilities...’

After reviewing the options, Jake looked up at Grace, who was watching him with curious golden eyes.

He explained everything in detail, the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of each class.

Grace’s expression grew serious as she listened silently.

Once he finished, Jake lifted his face from the soft paradise of her breasts.

He looked at her gently and asked, ”So... what do you think, Grace? Which one feels right to you?”

Grace stayed quiet for a moment, her golden eyes thoughtful.

She considered each option carefully before finally speaking with a gentle but determined expression.

”I want to be useful to you in battle... and on our journey together,” she said softly. ”I don’t want to be someone who only supports from behind or relies on charm. I want to stand beside you and protect you too.”

She paused, then added with a small, determined smile,

”So... I think Lightmarksman would be best.”

Jake smiled warmly and nodded.

”I think so too. Lightmarksman builds directly on what you already have. It gives you strong combat ability while keeping you versatile in both close and mid-range fights. You’ll be able to protect yourself and support me even better.”

Grace’s golden eyes brightened with happiness and determination. ”Then... I choose Lightmarksman.”

The moment she made her decision, Jake selected the class for her in the system.

[Ding!]

[Class Selected: Lightmarksman (Rare)]

A brilliant golden light enveloped Grace once more.

She closed her eyes as new power flowed into her body, strengthening her connection to Light energy and sharpening her combat instincts.

When the light faded, Grace opened her eyes.

Her golden irises seemed to shine brightly and beautifully for a moment.

She looked down at her hands, then at Jake with a radiant, teary smile.

”I feel... much stronger. My senses are sharper, and the Light inside me seems much easier to control now.”

Jake pulled her into a proud hug.

”You’re amazing, Grace. Welcome to the Rare Class tier.”

At his warmth and her newfound strength, Grace’s golden eyes welled up with tears.

She buried her face against his chest, her body trembling slightly with emotion.

”I... I never thought I would ever have a Rare Class one day...” she whispered, her voice thick with tears. ”I was always called a failure... a Trash Class who couldn’t live up to the Lightborn name. But you... you believed in me. You gave me this chance.”

She looked up at him, tears streaming down her cheeks, yet a radiant, grateful smile lit up her face.

”Thank you, Jake... Thank you so much. I will never forget this. I will keep getting stronger... so I can stand proudly by your side.”

Jake gently wiped her tears away with his thumb, his heart full of warmth.

”You earned this, Grace. You’ve always been amazing. I’m just glad I could help you see it.”

He kissed her forehead tenderly. ”Now... let’s keep moving forward together.”

Grace nodded and hugged him tightly, fresh determination burning in her golden eyes.

[Ding!]

[Grace Lightborn Bond has increased!]

[Bond Level: 3 Star → 4 Star]

[Ding!]

[You can share one of your skills with Grace Lightborn!]

[Ding!]

[You can select one of Grace Lightborn’s skills!]

[Ding!]

[+2000 Upgrade Points!]

Jake, who had been gently patting her back, suddenly blinked.

His eyes widened at the flood of system notifications.

”Whoa...”

Grace noticed his surprised expression and tilted her head cutely.

”Jake? What’s wrong?”

Jake smiled brightly as he looked down at the beautiful woman who had become his lucky star.

He laughed happily.

”Haha, it seems our bond has increased! And now I can even share one of my skills with you!”

Grace’s golden eyes widened in surprise and joy.

”Really...? You can share your skills with me?”

Jake nodded excitedly and leaned down to kiss her soft cheek.

”Yes. The system says I can share one of my skills with you, and I can also choose one of yours to take as my own. This is huge for us.”

At those words, Grace’s expression softened with deep emotion.

The thought that she could become even more useful to him by sharing her skills filled her heart with warmth.

It felt as though their bond went beyond emotion and the flesh... reaching into their very souls.