"Thank you, ma'am, but I've made my decision," Lyra replied resolutely. She was stubborn—once she set her mind on something, no one could change it. Otherwise, she wouldn't have thrown away her career as a graphic designer to start fresh as a novice comic artist, despite the concerns of her friends and family. Now that she had decided the Jackpop would be the curse item she used in her awakening ceremony, not even Ace could change her mind—unless he gave her a very good reason.
Ace would have preferred if his sister chose the Rusted Blood, but he didn't mind her choosing Jackpop. Regardless of the innate curse tool and curse arts she received, he planned to fatten her up with abundant resources and powerful curse tools. In other words, if Lyra was ready to gamble her future, Ace was ready to back her all the way.
