Then, the day they had been waiting for arrived. The head of the Black Lagoon syndicate was captured in Canada, drawn by the relentless attacks that had plagued his syndicate. As Aiden stood before him, his eyes ablaze with fury, he felt a cruel satisfaction in seeing the man who had taken his parents from him brought to justice.The room was dimly lit, the air thick with tension. The sound of rain tapping against the windows added an eerie rhythm to the atmosphere. Mishina Ren's eyes were cold and calculating, a stark contrast to the fire burning within Aiden's gaze.For years, Ren had eluded capture, always slipping through Aiden's fingers at the last moment. But tonight was different. Tonight, the odds were finally in Aiden's favor, and he was determined to make the most of it."Game over, Ren," Aiden's voice was laced with a lethal calmness. "You've caused enough pain. It's time to pay for your sins."Ren's lips curled into a chilling smile. "You're a persistent one, Aiden. But do
The following day, Aiden prepared to return to Canada and continue his hunt for the gang that took his parents from him.He had woken up at the crack of dawn full of vigour to start his manhunt. He had just finished packing his bags, his men already outside in the car, its engine on to keep it warm pending the time Aiden finishes with his father's friend.As Aiden's eyes skimmed round the room, his eyes landed on a small picture of his father and mother. His mother had been carry Aiden in her hands. Moving closer, Aiden inspected the picture. This was the first time he was seeing this picture as his grandfather didnt have it.He used a finger to trace their figure. Two of the most important people in his life reduced to nothing but memories frozen in photographs."That was during the time the mafia was after your father. He had come to me for a safe location which i had arranged for him. That was the last time i saw them. The next time i heard about them, it was news of their death. I
Aiden trudged down the sidewalk with heavy feet and a sour mood. He couldn't shake off the feeling of being trapped inside his office all day, and he longed for fresh air and sunlight.As he walked, Aiden noticed the sounds and sights around him - the honking of cars, the chatter of people, and the neon signs of shops and restaurants. But everything seemed dull and uninteresting to him. He couldn't muster any excitement for the city that he normally loved.Aiden arrived at his girlfriend's house, he met her at the front door discussing with other girls he waved at, and headed inside with a heavy sigh. She excused herself from the midst of her friend and approached Aiden with a warm smile collecting his black office bag, even though Aiden couldn't return the smile, she didn't seem to care– It wasn't like she didn't know what condition he was in but she wasn't the consoling type–"Hey baby, do you mind if I talked to you about something?""Huh?"Amby was a bit puzzled because the tone of
"What do you mean?" Aiden's voice was choked with desperation. "I had five thousand dollars in there just yesterday night!"The teller gave him a sympathetic look. "I'm sorry sir,"Aiden's eyes widened immediately, he had gone past what the teller was saying but was now trying to reconnect things. The teller couldn't be lying and that money was in his account just yesterday.Aiden's stomach twisted into knots. How could this happen? He had been so careful with his money, only withdrawing what he needed to survive. And so there was no way he would have mistakenly spent it.His mind was swaying towards one possibility but Aiden was trying to avoid coming to that conclusion.But it made no other sense otherwise.He took a deep breath and dialed Amby's number, his heart racing with anxiety and anger as he put the phone to his ear with shaking hands. Tears pricked at the corners of his eyes as he waited for a few rings before she finally answered the phone"Hey, Aiden," Amby said, sounding
The warm summer afternoon that once seemed so pleasant now felt heavy and suffocating. The birds' chirping that usually comforted Aiden now seemed to be mocking him in his misery. Aiden got off the bus and headed to the hospital on foot, not even knowing where to get the money anymore. He didn't know what to do, the only thing he could think of doing was going to the hospital.As he walked, Aiden noticed a group of five people walking towards him. He didn't think much of it and continued on his way, but as they got closer, he could see that they were looking at him menacingly. Before he could react, the group of people rushed towards him, pushing him to the ground. Aiden tried to fight back, but he was too weak and disheartened to put up a strong defense. The attackers saw this as an opportunity and started to hit and kick him mercilessly. Their laughter filled the air as they watched him suffer.Aiden's screams for help rose into the sky, sending away the birds from their nesting tree
[You have activated 'The Vengeance System'][Host is 99.99% compatible with 'The Vengeance System'][Host is in a dangerous state][Using Emergency mode to restore health points][Restoring Health points...][...][...][Restoration completed][Your Health points have been replenished]Just as the voice said and the words floating in front of him insisted, Aiden felt a surge of vigor course through his body. His bruises, injuries, internal pain. Everything was gone. vrrr vrrr vrrrHis phone vibrated that same moment. "Hello Pa." >>> Your grandmother... your... grandmother. The gentle voice of his grandfather squirmed. He didn't need to hear more fi³lled with energy and vigor not paying any attention to the words afloat before his eyes. He made a run for it, sprinting to the bus stop where he took a bus to the hospital. As he reached the hospital he met his grandfather in the front of her hospital room. "Pa, Pa, what happened..."The man's shoulder shuddered as he rose to hug hi
[You have gained a new skill 'Weapon Attunition lv.1']> This skill enables you to be able to attune to any weapon within your hands. > You can use this skill once a day. "Wow, I got a skill" At this point Aiden was not even doubtful anymore. His hopes began to rise as he considered that truly he might be able to get money from the system and save his grandmother. "Can you really help me save my grandmother?" Aiden's voice shook with sincerity as he asked the system again. [Certainly]Short and precise but those words gleamed with confidence. "Okay... so let's start" [First Side Quest has been generated]> Save a girl along the alley of the street that leads to your apartment. > Quest reward: +2 blue cards, +2 green card, +1 white cards, +10 stat points.> Quest failure: 4 hours paralysis. "Ah!" Aiden unintendedly shouted as he saw the quest failure. Surely this system does not give room for failure.[This quest has a time limit][Your time is counting][0:02:59:57]Aiden s
Aiden held money in his hand, it was exactly the same. This wasn't a scam alert, it was true. All he just needed to do going forward was complete quest and he would get money. He glanced at the clock on his nightstand and saw that it was already 8:32PM. He wouldn't be able to payment in the night but he still had to go sto the hospital anyways because that is where his grandfather is. With a brighter expression than before Aiden entered the bathroom, he turned on the shower and waited for the water to reach the perfect temperature. He hummed a melodious song to himself, feeling relaxed and happy as the warm water cascaded down his body. He reached for his shampoo and squeezed a small amount into his palm, then began to lather it into his hair. The scent of the shampoo filled the air, and Aiden closed his eyes, enjoying the sensation of the suds massaging his scalp.Next, Aiden reached for his body wash and applied it to his washcloth. He scrubbed his body from head to toe, enjoying