The Queen of Time

"You said that guy joined your crew for the first time? Isn't that obvious? He was on probation; it's normal for him to act like a good boy," Ricardo said, his mouth curling up into a smirk.

"What do you expect from a runaway girl still naive about life, huh?" Switch replied with self-mockery.

Hearing this, Ricardo let out a sigh.

"Look… I don't know what your past is, and I don't want to know either. I saw how you looked at him. And from where I stand, the boss's brother is nothing like that bastard. He's a genuinely good man, no doubt about it. Give yourself a chance," Ricardo said, patting Switch on the shoulder before walking away, leaving her with her thoughts.

"Give myself a shot, huh?" Switch murmured to herself.

— Meanwhile — Maximilian's House —

After returning home, Maximilian checked over his damaged armor and began basic repairs. He needed the suit functional again, but it sustained damage during his fight with Photon Fury.