[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 sprinted out of the door, not waiting to bid his grandfather farewell he ran through the E.R and into the lobby, heading straight to the door and with the little cash he had, he took a taxi straight to his house.
Just as he walked down his street in haste looking left and right foe where the girl might be, he heard a loud scream.
Following the scream Aiden ran towards his right– he ran past a closed and narrow alley before he suddenly reversed his steps and there they were.
Three guys were talking to a girl who seemed like she didn't want to be talked to.
All four of them were on school uniforms. Aiden didn't need an extra confirmation.
"Hey! What are you doing there?!"
Aiden shouted forcing an intimidating tone out of his vocal cords.
The boys turned to him and chuckled.
"Will you look at this old man."
The one on tinted hair said, raising his chin and staring down at Aiden with his hands in his pocket.
"What are you going to do? Whoop our asses."
"Yes. I will do just that."
Aiden said and looked at the girl, whom with the slight chance she got ran to his back.
"Let's do this."
Aiden tightened his fist and raised them to his jaw length as he got ready to–
pow
He didn't see it coming, the teenager's punch was heavy and as he staggered back he began to bleed through his nostrils.
[You have received 101 bleeding damage]
'Shit... he can fight'
pow!
The boy's knee delved into Aiden's stomach who in response curled down holding his stomach in pain. The boy raising his leg straight into the air like a karate expert slammed a kick on Aiden's back.
"Woo wooo that is Martin Roy for you. He is a fucking black belt bro, you think you can fight that?"
His other peers hyped his as he stood with the might of victory. Aiden enduring the pain was about to stand when he noticed a broken rod next to his hand where he had fallen.
'The skill I got, it said any weapon right...'
With this hypothesis and unsure of what will happen the moment he stands, Aiden grabbed the rod and stood up, holding it with both of his hands.
The two teenagers behind the tinted hair guy who had dealt with Aiden began to laugh outrageously.
"Will you look at this old man?!"
"You think you can win against Martin Roy with a weapon huh. It is useless!"
He shouted with a hard giggle.
'Tch, something about him is different.'
He couldn't put his fingers around what exactly it was but the air round Aiden changed for some reasons.
He shook his head– shaming off the thought and lunged at Aiden, but he quickly dodged and struck back with a swift blow to the guy's leg. The guy stumbled and fell to the ground, clutching his injured leg.
"Eh?"
The others were shocked, it had happened so fast that they didn't get what exactly went down. All they knew was that their prideful karate kid was on the ground clutching his injured leg with a painful countenance.
The two guys rushed in to attack, but Aiden was ready. He blocked their blows with his rod and counterattacked with lightning-fast strikes, hitting them on the arms and legs, leaving them temporarily incapacitated and unable to continue fighting.
The fight was intense and lasted for several minutes. Aiden was outnumbered, but he held his ground, using his newfound skill to outmaneuver and overpower the teenagers. In the end, Aiden emerged victorious, leaving the young guys stunned and defeated. He walked out of the alley with the girl– while the guys were on the ground writhing in pain from several parts of their body.
Aiden put the girl into a taxi and wished her a safe journey home. His slips curved brightly as the system new message appeared.
[Congratulations]
[You have completed a side quest]
[Level up]
[You have gained two blue cards]
[You have gained two green cards]
[You have gained +1 white card]
[You have gained +10 stat points]
[Do you want to reveal cards? Y/N]
Aiden was about to respond yes when he looked around and saw that the environment was kind of open. He needed to have his space to himself. With his house not being too far from home, he ran home happily, opened the door with a rush and finally ran into his room.
"Yes, reveal cards"
[Blue card has been revealed]
[You have gained $100]
[Blue card has been revealed]
[You have gained $100]
[Green card has been revealed]
[You have gained $1000]
[Green card has been revealed]
[You have gained a new active skill 'Straight Jab lv.1]
[Straight Jab lv.1]
> You can accurately throw a lightning-fast jab to the jaw of your opponent.
> As the skill level increases, the speed and accuracy of the jab increases.
[White card has been revealed]
[You have gained $10,000]
[Cash rewards have been deposited to your inventory]
Aiden's eyes widened as he could see the cash occupying three different slot, hundred dollars, hundred dollars and one thousand dollars and ten thousand dollars respectively.
"It is really true. It is true. You can help me save my grandmother."
Aiden mumbled with a quaking tone as he finally believed the system totally and completely. He bent down with tears streaming down his eyes– they were tears of happiness.
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
Aiden lived every moment in anticipation of how the evening was going to be. He had never felt like this in his entire life, not even when he was trying to get Amby, that could be considered as a school thing, when he was a school boy but this date was a different level.He was going to meet a voluptuous and beautiful woman– he is going g to have a date with her just a day after meeting her. And compared to other ladies he had ever met this woman would make them into unseen ghost. No one would see them as long as she was around. Aiden didn't need to pick out a clothe, he did had a few hardship choosing in between going for a denim dress or just wearing his new grey suit. After a long time of confusion he decided to stick to his instinct and go for the suit, also he didn't forget to do his hair. He had wanted to do it before but forgot when he went shopping. But he made sure he didn't forget this time around. The sky starts to change colors as the sun began to set transitioning from
"What? Aiden, what are you doing here?" She inquired with a shy smile, stuttering along the way. "Oh, I was on a date... and you? Were you on a date too." "So, you left your date over there to come to me? Should I be thankful?" Her voice was beginning to change. "What do you mean? No you shouldn't, I just came to see how dreadful you would be without me. Amby, you are the worst, you kicked me out after taking everything from me. At first I thought it was the end but it looks like this is just the beginning Amby. I will show you... just how much you have lost by losing me." He declared to her with a grin and walked away– seating in front of his date. "So, the reason why you have not experienced some things is because you have been in a relationship... all the while."Aiden smiled as she caught up real quick despite the fact that all he said before leaving was 'Excuse me for a moment' before leaving her to meet Amby."I guess you are quick-witted than I thought." She let out a c
"It's okay, I can take care of this." Athena said as she observed Aiden."No, it is totally okay. I got this." Aiden replied her and stood up. "Excuse me for a moment" He said and made his way to the toilet. Athena smiled as she watched him hurry to the toilet in his fine suit. "He's cute" she muttered. "What should we do ma'am?" "It's fine. Just put on my tab but you don't have to tell my father, the only reason why I chose this place is because the cooking reminds me of mum." "I understand ma'am, the chairwoman developed all the recipes we use today. Surely this is place is a good memory of her." The waiter bowed and walked away, by the looks of how he talked and address Athena, he didn't seem to be just a regular waiter. Even his looks were old and no doubt he was in his forties.[Regealing green card][You have gained $1,000][Revealing blue card][You have gained $100][Revealing blue card][You have gained $100]Aiden looked at his account balance, $360. "...plus $1,200 it
But it was different now.The future Aiden could only dream of seemed feasible now.That was why he woke up with renewed vigor and determination to make sure he makes it. But he had to progress with this main quest that was before him. Which meant that he needed to take his gym sessions more seriously."I should consider learning how to throw effective blows."He mumbled to himself as he jogged down the street in the early hours of the day before dawn.[Emergency Quest Generated]He grinned as he came to an abrupt stop.'Finally, another chance.'[Emergence quest]> A car of smugglers is being pursued by the police. Do anything to slow down the smugglers' car.> Quest reward: +4 blue cards, +1 green cards, +7 stat points.> Quest Failure: You will be hit by a car.> This Quest has a time limit: 00:00:44:58"Ah..."'This system is always finding every opportunity to kill me huh.'Aiden stared to his front, he had gotten to the end of the street alley and that end connected him to the m
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