Low Blow

"Well, I appreciate the token, Captain," Leo said, setting it down beside him on the table, as he waited patiently, allowing Kid to take the lead in the conversation once more.

"So, Mr. Skyshard," Kid began, "as you've probably already figured out, we're no longer able to track or punish you within the game world. As employees of the Universal Government, we no longer have the authority to take a Master's life. Therefore, the 'Actor' class penalty, which would have cost you your life if your identity were to be exposed, is now officially null and void."

Kid said, as with that, Kid finally got to the point, explaining the crucial details of Leo's ascension and its implications in both the real and virtual worlds.

"So you mean to say, even if I reveal my identity to the whole ship, you can no longer punish me?" Leo asked cautiously, as he barely suppressed the glee in his stomach.