"Excuse me?" Aiden turned back with a puzzled expression trying to figure out who the person is and why that kind of question."Tsch..." The stranger clicked his tongue and glared at Aiden.Killing intent was written all over his face and Aiden couldn't understand why. Why a strange will suddenly walk up to him and want to kill him.While still amid that thought, the stranger dashed towards Aiden, pulling out a knife from his pocket.[Danger detected][Emergency quest generated]> Protect yourself from strangers and find out why they want you dead.> Quest reward: +5 blue cards> Quest failure: Possibly death."Humongous!!"[You are using the skill 'Humongous']Aiden collided with the guy and punch him in the face, at the same time the knife grazed him. The boy was thrown away by the impact of Aiden's punch, he tumbled on the floor, rolling away but soon came to a stop.Aiden immediately went to him and grabbed the collar of his chest.[You are using skill 'Straight Jab']Pow pow pow
[Congratulations][You have completed the emergency quest][You have gained +5 blue cards][You have completed the first main quest][You have gained +5 blue cards][You have gained +2 green cards][You have gained +1 White card][You have gained +1 red card][You have gained +15 stat points]"Ah...so many results?" Aiden's mouth opened wide as the system displayed a long list of holographic messages in front of his eyes.He wasn't expecting so much.'I guess since I defeated one of the gang, it automatically counts for a mission completion? Damn so many rewards!' Aiden's eyes sparkled with excitement as he began to unlock the cards.[Revealing +10 blue cards]'...ten...'The number was almost unreal to him, so many quest rewards just from completing the main quest.[You have gained 100 dollars][You have gained 100 dollars][You have gained 100 dollars][You have gained the skill 'Straight kick'][You have gained 100 dollars][You have gained 100 dollars][You have gained 100 dollars
'I don't even know anyone that might want to see me.' Aiden reached the park where a broad-shouldered man with a rough face was sitting, he was wearing a black suit with a white inner shirt and a black tie. And he sat so formally that Aiden probably thought he was here for an interview.However, he looked more like a thug who has changed his ways than a job seeker."Excuse me, how can I help you?" Aiden bowed shortly, greeting the man as he approached him."Hm, you must beg Aiden.""Uh? How do you...?" Aiden was purely confused.The man stood up and tapped his shoulders, "A job well done from the other time."Aiden still had that puzzled expression, both his brows were lifting upwards as he tried to make sense of the situation."I'm sorry. I don't quite understand you.""Take"The man handed him a business card. Aiden's mouth widened as he saw the business card.He was just a mid-sales manager in some local company that distributes cosmetics but he was in the world of business and sa
Aiden stood straight with his arms glued to his side and his eyes glaring downward as he awaited the chairman."You can sit down, young man" The chairman's flat voice with a reassuring tone filled the living room."Ah, sir please it is really okay for me to stand up," Aiden replied with a respectful tone, bowing his head to avoid unnecessary eye contact."So, you know my daughter right?""Your daughter?"'Ah shit, is Athena the daughter of...'"Yes, my daughter, Trisha whom you saved from the hands of some hoodlums." The man restated his words but with more expansion.Aiden paused his wilding thoughts."Trisha?"This moment felt so devastating for him as he desperately wanted to remember but was damn sure he had never heard a name like that before. But someone he saved.'...I did save a lot of people... maybe it is one of them?' Aiden tried to run facial recognition and recollection on all the people he has met and saved within the time he activated the system and now."You look lost.
"Here, this is it."Hallandale, the head of security who had picked Aiden up before said as he handed him the keys to a Maybach."Wow..." Aiden stared at the car in front of him, speechless. He wasn't being gifted the car, that was clear but he was holding custody of the car as long as he will be the chairman's daughter's chauffeur and bodyguard.Aiden couldn't take his eyes off the car. Its front was dominated by a massive grille, a statement of power and elegance.The classic emblem of the Maybach brand sat proudly in the center, surrounded by a chrome border that sparkled in the sunlight.As Aiden's eyes traced their way along the car's body, he couldn't help but fancy the curves and contours. The cabin sat snugly between the wide, swooping rear fenders, with a high beltline that gave the car a sense of weight and presence.Those massive wheels gleamed with polished metal. Each one was a work of art, with intricate designs etched into the spokes and elegant details around the rims.
Beep beepbeep beepbeep beepBy 5:00 AM, the new alarm Aiden bought on his way home, yesterday night was already screaming in his head so loudly that his dream at that moment was disrupted. And as much as he wanted to continue that sleep because yesterday was a long day.He had to get up, today was after all his first day of work."my profile"[Host Profile]Name: AidenHP: 1000/1000Class: nilLevel: 07[Skills]- Weapon Attunition lv.5- Straight Jab lv.2- Straight Kick lv.1- Spinning 540 kick lv.1[Stats]Strength: 13Speed: 5Vitality: 10Mental Fortitude: 20Intelligence: 23Dexterity: 5Available Stat points: 20Aiden had made a habit of checking his status every time he woke up in the morning. But this morning he wanted to do what he couldn't do yesterday night because of his tiredness."Five points to speed"[Your speed stat has increased by 5 points]"Ten to strength"[Your strength stat has increased by 10 points]"Five to vitality... that will make me have more stamina..
"Aiden! Aiden!!" His grandpa ran into the home shouting. Aiden was still trying to sort loads of suits he now has thanks to Trisha, she just wouldn't stop going to the fashion mall– it was almost becoming a daily routine every time they went out.Aiden, hearing his grandfather's voice, ran out of his room."Pa?!! Is something wrong?!" He exclaimed as he came out."Son, your grandmother! your-r..." The man was panting so heavily, that it was difficult to catch his breath."Pa, will you calm down? Calm down okay." Aiden patted his back as he spoke. "You can speak gently now." He said after the old man seems to have calmed down."Your grandmother, the doctors say she's starting the surgery tomorrow. They said they will place her on pre-surgery monitoring and preparation for tonight, then tomorrow they will do the surgery!!""Yay!! Wow!!!" Aiden tried his best at that jubilation but he sucked at it. He didn't know how to feign one. This was news he was expecting since he started working f
Aiden wore a deep blue suit, with a white collar shirt and a black tie. After he was done dressing he was looking like the son of a rich company man himself. But that was not all.Due to the changes in his stat, his body was beginning to change."Did I used to be so thick..." He wondered to himself as he felt the suit pants and even the jacket hug him tight and somehow it was like even the contours of his biceps and triceps were visible.He loosened the button of the jacket to free the tightness, took the car keys, and head out....The next he was in front of the chairman's house as he should be, but this time it was not Hallan that welcomed him. It was some blond-haired guy, looking mean. Aiden had seen him a few times since he started working but that's just it."Hey, Unc... looking so good, as usual." The young lady complimented him as she entered the car.Aiden looked up at the weather. He wasn't the type to watch the weather forecast before leaving home but he wished he had this
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