Chapter 57 Beneath the Veil of Power

 No simple mask should have fooled him. But as he pondered, Jay began to realize what had misled him: the unmistakable presence Gin carried, a signature aura that transcended mere appearance.

"You didn't mistake me for someone else. Sit down," Gin said with a smirk, easing into the seat across from him.

Jay hesitated, his eyes still wide. He remained standing, unable to fully comprehend the transformation before him. " Gin? Is that really you?"

"Who else would it be?"

"But your face... it's... different," Jay stammered.

"Yeah," |Gin said with a casual shrug, "I made a few adjustments. What do you think? Does it suit me?"

"A few adjustments? That's putting it mildly! You look like a completely different person!"

Gin chuckled softly, stroking his chin. "Exactly. That's the point."

"You're not kidding," Jay muttered, shaking his head in disbelief.

"I'll be using this face from now on. It'll draw less attention."