Madison stared at Dustin in astonishment.

He was being far too casual about this.

Advancing from the Amber to the Mystic rank was not too difficult. With steady progress, she could confidently achieve Mystic rank in her lifetime.

But the Emerald rank? That was a completely different story.

It was true that the upper echelon of the Outlaws Department, the core of its power, was almost unattainable.

As for the legendary Sapphire rank, it was practically a myth.

No one even knew if Sapphire agents actually existed.

Yet, Dustin’s calm and indifferent gaze left her in a daze.

His words echoed in her mind.

“I hesitated, I retreated, and I betrayed my own convictions.” Realization struck her like a bolt of lightning.

“What does it matter if there are challenges? As long as I stay true to myself, there’s nothing in this world that can’t be changed!”

Determination reignited in Madison’s eyes.

Dustin saw the ambition blazing within her and nodded approvingly.