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"Those haven't happened yet," Lumi said firmly. "You can prevent all of them by simply continuing to be reasonable."

"Just don't try to mind control the hero and heroine," Missy added. "Seems pretty straightforward."

"And don't act like a villain," Carol said. "Don't give anyone reason to think I'm working with The Blight."

"Exactly," Lumi said. "Continue being kind. Building relationships. Making smart choices."

"Adopting apex predators," Missy added.

Carol looked down at Mochi and Shadow, both sleeping peacefully on her bed. "The creatures aren't going to help my reputation when people find out I have two future killing machines as pets."

"But they're adorable NOW," Missy said. "And by the time they're huge and terrifying, people will already know you're not evil. They'll just think you're eccentric."

"Eccentric," Carol repeated. "I can work with eccentric."

She navigated to her skills screen.

LAZY LADY SKILL TREE

CHARM BRANCH:

● Shameless Flattery: Level 2 (Beginner)

● Puppy Eyes (Husband Edition): Level 1 (Barely Used)

Note: Subject has been away fighting monsters. Limited opportunities.

● Strategic Compliments: Level 3 (Beginner)

COMFORT BRANCH:

● Strategic Napping: Level 4 (Beginner)

You're very good at this one.

● Dessert Detection: Level MAX (Always Active)

Passive Skill - Can locate sweets within 50-foot radius.

● Pillow Fortress Construction: Level 3 (Beginner)

WEALTH BRANCH:

● Detect Expensive Things: Level 2 (Beginner)

● Guilt-Free Spending: Level 5 (Beginner)

9,600 gold crowns and counting!

● Husband's Wallet Access: Level 3 (Unlimited Budget Mode Unlocked)

SURVIVAL BRANCH:

● Death Flag Detection: Level 4 (Beginner)

One flag cleared! One improved to yellow!

● Villain Avoidance: Level 2 (Beginner)