[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

If she is determined to divorce, that money will be her source of confidence in her independence.

If she really didn't want to, that money might be enough to prevent her from being hurt by that man this time.

After you finished the formalities, you took Nicoto out of the police station.

His tall frame resembled that of a child who had done something wrong, his head bowed as he let you lead him around.

"Nicto, would you like a milk tea?"

You point to a bubble tea shop, turn around, and ask him with a smile.

Nicole gazes at you silently, her clear blue eyes shifting with emotion.

[Sweet things can lift your spirits; she's comforting us!]

[She's not in the mood. We caused her trouble as soon as we arrived, and she probably thinks we're terrible.]

[That damn bastard, I should have just killed him then and there! Give him his ass, that piece of trash who beats women!]

[He's a civilian. If we kill him, we're truly doomed. The army and the Angels will abandon us.]

[Suka! I'm so frustrated, Nikoto, I'm really unhappy!]

You and he looked at each other, patiently waiting.

Aren't you angry with me?

Finally, a low, muffled voice came from beneath Nicoto's mask.

You chuckled and poked his cheek with your finger.

"What am I blaming you for? You clearly did a good deed, yet I have to blame you. This puts me in a difficult position..."

Upon hearing this, his eyes instantly lit up, and he reached out to grasp your hand, his tone tender and affectionate.

"Angel, thank you..."

Bonus Chapter: Nicholas x You 2

"Thank you for what? Thank you for my beauty and kindness?"

You tease him with a smile.

However, he kissed your finger through his mask, his eyes focused and devout.

"Thank you... for making us have such a wonderful person like you."

Instead of poking his forehead, you smile and offer praise:

"Because your courage deserves all good things, Andreka."

Since Nikoto sent you his confidential information, you have learned his real name and then discovered its meaning through a search.

Андрей (Andrei) means: brave, warrior.

The reason you call him Andreika is because the suffix "ка" in "Андрейка" is a more affectionate nickname than "Андрей".

Just like the Chinese word "小" (xiǎo), adding it changes the formal Andrei to mean "Little Andrei," "Little An," or "An'an," carrying a sense of intimacy and teasing.

Nicoto's eyelashes fluttered, then his eyes widened in disbelief, as if the title was a great shock to him!

[My God! Nobody's ever called you that before, Nikoto!]

[Hahaha! Andreka, she calls out like she's calling a baby. What's this, little warrior?]

[Damn it, I want to bite her! Nicoto, hide her quickly, and fuck her hard!]

[Shut up!]

[A vulgar idiot.]

[Two idiots putting on airs!]

Nicole looked at you, her gaze slowly returning to calm, and then she made a soft request.

"I don't like this, I like the teddy bear."

You raise an eyebrow, then subtly entice him:

"You like the nickname I gave you so much? But now that you're on my turf, things will get a little more difficult. You'll have to take off your mask before I'll call you that."

You once said that one day you would let him walk openly in the sunlight!

Nicoto wasn't lacking in courage; he just needed someone to lead him out of that 'door' that kept him at bay.

His eyebrows immediately bulged into two small mounds, clearly showing his inner turmoil.

For Nicoto, he wasn't afraid of what others thought, since other people weren't important to him.

He wore a mask not only because it was required for the mission, but also because he couldn't accept himself.

Whenever he sees those ugly scars or touches those twisted marks, those painful memories and feelings from the past resurface, making it difficult for him to control himself and the images in his mind, causing him to feel irritable and disgusted.

I loathe...that failed, cowardly, and humiliating version of myself.

But after meeting his angel, her tolerance and understanding gradually helped him let go of his resentment.

Now, his angel is using a candy he craves to tempt him, hoping to rouse him from the darkness and into the sunlight, where his hidden insecurities reside...

Should he comply?

He had tasted the sweetness of candy, so...

I don't want to lose it.

Moreover, he really should face his true self.

Then you see Nicholas raise his hand and slowly remove the black mask from his face.

The golden sunlight of the evening pressed against him, gently caressing the scar on his chin.

You are now on the street, with many people coming and going. Naturally, many people have seen this scene and are casting curious and surprised glances at you.

Nicole pursed her lips, unusually appearing somewhat flustered, and her eyes blinked unconsciously.

"Little bear, you're so brave!"

You call out to him, praise him, then reach out and embrace him, kissing him in front of everyone!

Although this bold move made you a little nervous, you still chose to prove it with your actions in order to show your approval and encouragement!

Nicoto's body stiffened, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts!

[That damn sweetness, she always knows how to soothe us!]

[Celebration! My first public kiss with Angel!]

[I told you long ago that this face is nothing to worry about. This is proof of our strength, and she will love us even more because of it. Hurrah!]

After a few seconds of stiffness, Nicole finally raised her hands and hugged you tightly.

"Nicto, what would you most like to do if you retired?"

During dinner, you curiously ask Nicole across the table.

Although he was still wearing a low-brimmed fisherman's hat, he no longer had a mask on his face, and now, sitting at such a height, others could only see the area below his nose.

At that moment, he was using chopsticks to skillfully pick up a piece of braised pork and stuff it into his mouth. The thick, dark red sauce clung to his already bright red lips, and with his head down and his face mostly obscured, he looked like a vampire eating.

The fair skin makes the scene appear rich and elegant, while the presence of scars exudes a mysterious and sexy charm that sends chills down your spine.

He didn't look up at you until he had swallowed what was in his mouth.

"Go to the beach, build your own house, and sunbathe every day."

He then explained that he grew up in the Far East and as a soldier, his training and missions were in remote areas, so he rarely saw the sea and therefore longed for it.

He also enjoys sunbathing, as it makes him feel warm and relaxed.

So his dream is to own a house by the sea, play in the water and sunbathe every day, and finally go home to sleep after a good meal.

You burst out laughing upon hearing this.

Nicole looked at you with a puzzled expression, and you quickly waved your hand to explain, "I'm not making fun of you, I just think you're cute. You really do look like a bear."

Tall and strong, yet with a solitary personality, though occasionally irritable. They also share similar interests: playing in the water, sunbathing, cuddling, and even sleeping after a full meal!

It has to be said that the nickname "Little Bear" is very fitting for him.

Nick To responded calmly: "I think this is very ordinary, and it's probably the kind of life that most people in our country aspire to."

After all, the land is vast and sparsely populated, with cold weather and little warmth, and the cultural and economic aspects influence most of the population, giving them basically the same aspirations.

You tilted your head, thought for a moment, and then nodded.

Then he suggested, "Let's go to the beach next."

Why wait until retirement for such a simple aspiration?

While you're young, while you still have the time and money, you should immediately satisfy your current needs.

So, three hours later, you boarded the plane again with Nicole, who had just gotten off the plane.

You hold his hand and lead him to a famous tourist island.

As soon as the plane landed and you stepped out of the airport, a warm, humid air enveloped you, carrying the salty tang of the sea breeze and the fresh scent of flowers and grass.

Looking up, the sky was like a splash of blue paint, and the white clouds were like loosened cotton wool, lazily floating in mid-air. Sunlight pierced through the loose clouds, weaving dazzling spots of light on the ground.

It's warm and cozy; the gentle tropical air makes me feel completely relaxed.

Bonus Chapter: Nicholas x You 3

Of course, you can't just build houses on your own. Nowadays, all new houses need to be built on a homestead.

Nicoto dislikes neighborhoods and values ​​his own private space. Since he wants to renovate the house himself, he can only choose a private house.

On the island, houses are not allowed to be sold to people outside the village; they can only be rented or sold.

So, after several days of searching and contacting, you finally obtained a 20-year rental right from someone who already owned multiple properties in the city and no longer lived in the village.

Most importantly, the landlord doesn't mind if you renovate. In his case, although it's called renting or selling, it's actually equivalent to giving up the house.

The moment he got the keys, Nicoto rode the tricycle you rented for him to town to buy the tools and materials needed to renovate the house.