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 Aiden's voice sounded so different compared to his demeanor as he arrived earlier."You know you can always talk to me about anything."She stated kissing his cheek as she sat next to him."I was wondering if you could borrow me a certain amount of money."Aiden said with an awkward smile as he noticed Amby’s countenance switch in the instance he mentioned money.She folded her arms."How much are we talking about?""$500""For?""Come on Amby, don't you know my grandmother is in the hospital? I need to complete her hospital bills.""Oh...""Oh?"Aiden repeated her uncaring exclamation. He was about to lash out again at her but heaved a heavy sigh and pleaded with her more."I need to pay a total of $5,500. I know you can help me with the last $500."Amby’s eyes widened immediately."You have 5000?""Yes...""'This prick and I have been disturbing you for the designer bags I want to get this month.'Contrary to the ill thought she carried toward her boyfriend she let out a soothing smile."Don't worry, we can talk about it over dinner.""I am still going to the hospital today though, I have to deposit the money as soon as possible.""That is fine, just eat first, you must be tired from work.Aiden was familiar with this gesture of hers. It was her play anytime she wanted to ask for something but seeing as he was the one asking for something this time, he thought...'Maybe she's being nice. Just like the old days.'He was finally able to let out a soft and subtle smile as he watched her hurry to the kitchen and began to set the dining table.Respecting her sudden change, he rolled up his sleeves and helped her on doing so, the two shared a loving moment of laugh prompting Aiden to want to forget all his sorrows and just stay here forever.Faced with a pasta dish with steak. Aiden immediately began to enjoy his meal, occasionally taking bites of her food and complimenting her flawless cooking.Surely Amby was a wife material.'...if only I wasn't poor.'He thought to himself and pondered on his ability to keep such an expensive and beautiful woman like her.After finishing their main course, they decide to share a dessert – a decadent chocolate cake that they split between the two of them while they continue chatting.Before the next minute, Amby could be seen seated on Aiden's leg and slowly kissing his lips."Babe, I might have to leave soon.""Come on, it's been a while since you visited you can always go when we are done."She said sinuously, unbuttoning his shirt while burying an irresistible tongue kiss into his mouth. Aiden unable to put up a worthy fight of resistance succumbed to her wrapping his hands on her petite as and with all his manly vigor lifted her and made his way to her bedroom...."Ah shit, I overslept!"Aiden mumbled as he slowly opened his eyes, he didn't have sex frequently because he was always busy– although the fact that Amby only offers it to him when he was able to buy her a particular thing she asked for had a lot of roles to play in his starvation for sex. However thanks to that starvation he was able to rile her stronger than before forcing her to experience the plane of ecstasy that all women longed to reach.'It truly was a worthy experience'Aiden nodded with the confidence of approval as the scenes replayed in his head. He took a last look at his girlfriend who was sound asleep before standing up to be on his way.It was very early in the morning but Aiden did not mind. The hospital never closes anyways so there was no difference between going during the day, at the night, or even at the midnight."Welcome sir"The nose greeted him as he entered the E.R. She was seated behind a high platform and with a smart computer before her."I'd like to make a payment.""You'd have to return tomorrow or at least during the day."The nurse replied to him."Why? Why can't I just make the payment today?"He shrugged with a puzzled and impatient face."Don't come at me like that sir, it is the hospital rules for accountability. Payment has to be made during the day and as you can see we are busy."Aiden looked back to observe the number of emergency patients, he shifted his gaze back to the nurse with disbelief."You call this busy?"'The patients are not even that much.'"Whatever... Come back during the day to make your payment and you will be responded to. The hospital rules do not permit us to accept payment in late hours or early hours, only during working hours which are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. And I advise you to get the money in cash as you are coming."Aiden sighed, "Cash?""Yes sir" The nurse replied to him with a firm tone, putting on a face that made it clear she didn't want to be disturbed.There was nothing more he could do at this point so he decided to go to his grandmother's hospital room and spend rest there while the day fully sets.***Aiden's heart pounded as he walked through the revolving doors of the bank. He clutched his worn wallet tightly in his hand, and his mind wouldn't stop wavering over his grandmother that lay in the hospital bed, her frail body ravaged by illness, and Aiden had to act fast, or else the hospital would kick her out of her and he would have to find another hospital.Finding another hospital was not the issue but Revenmar hospital was the best in the country. If there is anyone that can save his grandmother's life, it was them.He walked up to the teller's window, his eyes flickering nervously over the other customers in line. He gave her filled in some check information and awaited the teller's response. To be particular, he was waiting for the money to come out.But contrary to what he was expecting. "I'm sorry sir, but there's no money in your account." Aiden's heart sank as he heard the teller's words."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
The following day Aiden went to the cashier's office to pay in cash which a easy peasy process. He paid a total of $7,000 for the past and future bills. So he can fully pour his attention towards sourcing for the surgery money. Which he expects will be possible now that he has the system.'Hey system, can't you give me more quest?'He asked in his mind as he walked casually through the lobby which was filled with patients, nurses and other people. [Quesy generation is only possible once every three days][Except for Emergency Quest generations which is random and according to the situation at the time]Of course, there had to be some sort of restriction to all that Aiden could do with the system, if not he would defy all reasoning and skyrocket his way to being the richest in maybe a week. Even though the system was a genuine and could really make him rich and help him have his vengeance, it was a slow and steady process. A process that first involves shaping Aiden into a man that i
[You have received the main quest][Main Quest]> Trace the gang that beat you up and avenge yourself. It will be hard but this is the beginning. > Quest reward: +5 blue cards, +2 green cards, +1 White card, +1 red card, +15 stats point. Qyest failure: Injury, Possibly death. [This quest has a time limit of 1 week]"Ha..." Aiden's jaw fell as he looked down at the quest that appeared before him as he thoroughly brushed his teeth. "I'm sorry, death?" The toothpaste foam in his mouth caused his words to come out somewhat scattered. But the system did not respond. Aiden washed his mouth quickly and after taking his bathe put on a casual tracksuit. "Since it is going to be like this, I should try to give it my all, shouldn't I?" Aiden said as he looked at his phone screen to be sure of the time. "11:22AM... I hope it's not late to go to the gym."Certainly, starting a gym routine can be daunting, but with determination and consistency, Aiden could actually achieve his one-minute
Aiden stared into his phone in the night, it has been two hours since he sent her a 'HI' There has been no response and he was beginning to think–'Perhaps she gave me the contact so she would portray herself as a rude person...I heard girls like her can be very hard to get...And I doubt if she's single because, she's pretty, even prettier than Amby. She probably has a rich guy somewhere taking care of her with no stress. Come on Aiden let's not shoot higher than we can manage. Amby has taught me enough lesson...'Then he looks at the quest failure...'Then again, things have changed. Before, I didn't have the system, but now I have the system. I can do this, I can be a better man.'All these thoughts roamed his head, moving him back and forth till his eyes became dizzy and started to close slowly. buzz buzzThe vibration of the received message prompted his half-asleep eyes to open completely. Aiden sharply brought the screen to his face in anticipation. >> Hello Was what he
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
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
It was nightfall. The air was still, the surrounding eerily quiet. The usual night sounds were absent as though they had a premonition of what was to happen. Aiden walked in long strides towards a rundown motel. He had gotten intel that one of the remainjng Black lagoon comander was currently in there with a woman. He had evaded capture for sk long that he had began to drop his guard.He had been sighted in one of the clubs, bragging loudly about how he was as slippery as fish, difficult to catch.Soon after, his story had changed to how he had fought off his opponent's in their hundreds with just a baseball bat. With each change in story, he bought a drink and guzzler it down. He felt he had been lucky and all the commanders of the Black Lagoon was dead. To him, that meant that only he had access to the wealth of the Black Lagoon. He was going to cart away their riches and relocate to a quiet island, if possible buy the island and fortify it against intruders.Across the bar, a lady
By day, Aiden was the Chairman of Revenmar groups, breaking barriers and making waves in every industry they had projects in. He attended meetings and travelled to visit dignitaries who shouwed prospects of becoming investors.By night, he wrecked terror upon mafia families. Being the considerate and kind man that he was, he spared the innocent wives and children. Before staging an attack, he had his men do a thorough research about the family they were to attack.The punishments metted out was dependent on the gravity of their offences. Aiden was the judge and executioner. He understood that no mafia family was good, not even his but there were crimes he couldbt tolerate like human trafficking, rape, drug trafficking and reckless murders. Hence the research before attacking.It got so remarkable that crime rates reduced not only in Canada but also in other parts of the world. No government could pinpoint how the crime rate kept reducing drastically. Fear of the Naitatu plagued the hea
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
Early the next morning, even before the birds started chirping, Aiden was up and ready for his travel. He waited in the dark for the telltale sound of his chopper. At exactly 7 am, he heard the sound of the blades beating against the wind. Aiden had packed an overnight bag because he planned to stay till the next day. He vowed to uncover everything and every mystery that shrouded his early years and his father's past.Aiden made his way to the top of his building, using the stairs discreetly placed in his walk-in closet. He shouldered the door leading to the roof opened and stepped iut. His bag slung over his shoulder.Eduard stood there with three of his men. The moment he sighted his boss, he made to collect Aiden's bag which he refused with a shake of his head.A pilot sat in the cockpit. "How long is this flight going to be?" Aiden asked Eduard. He had chosen to travel early to avoid any delays on the way."It will take 6 hours sir. We will also have to touch base every two hours
The air was heavy with unspoken words as Aiden sat across from his grandfather, a palpable tension hanging between them. The room felt smaller, suffocating, as he gathered his courage to voice the question that had lingered in his heart for years.This was a few days after his eventual discharge from the hospital. Liam's trial had been swift because they had his confession. Every member of the Chrysanthemums Operation had been apprehended, facing different term sentences in prison. Gossamer shut down as news traveled far, causing its investors to pull out swiftly.Liam had been put on death parole, Aiden ensuring that his death happened sooner than later. The closure of Gossamer shot Revenmar to the top of the list of technology titans worldwide. It filled Aiden with pride as he was a core factor in making all these happen. After a few days of recuperating, Aiden resumed as the Chairman of the Revenmar Group of Companies unrivaled.Harris Revenmar had processed the release of Adam fro
Aiden's eyelids fluttered, and the world gradually swam into focus. The sterile scent of the hospital room filled his nose, and the soft beep of machines provided a rhythmic background to his returning consciousness. The events leading up to his current state seemed distant and fragmented, like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle he was struggling to put together.As his vision cleared, he found his grandfather sitting by his bedside. A smile stretched Aiden's face. Movements caused his grandfather to look up from his book, his eyes filled with relief as he saw Aiden waking up. With a steady hand, he reached out and pressed the call bell above Aiden's bed."I'm so glad you are awake. Oh, I have been worried sick about you! The doctors said your chances of survival were slim, but I was certain that the boy I and your ma raised was stronger than that."Within moments, the door swung open, revealing a trio of medical personnel entering the room. They wore matching white coats, their expressions, a
By nightfall, a majority of the attendees had left, ensuring to show their gratitude to their hosts as they went.Trisha and Aiden stood by the door, shaking hands or blowing air kisses as people left. The Chairman was by the side, speaking to some of the board of directors present.Trisha watched Aiden with concern in her eyes, mouthing her words. she asked if he was fine, to which he nodded in the affirmative. He still looked clean, untouched, his outfit without creases. Their aunt, Getrude, waltzed towards the door, her girls in tow."It was a pleasant evening! Although I must say my brother didn't train that boy right. Should have put him to the whip to beat out that nonsense entitlement from him instead, what does he do? Encourage the brat."Her girls looked uncomfortable behind her as she droned on. Aiden tuned out her voice, only nodding when it seemed like she needed him to.Thankfully, Faith pulls her mom forward. "Let's go, ma. There is a line behind you." Aidrn sent her a g