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Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 162: An Actor.
Immediately I summoned the courage to arise out of my world of thoughts and contemplations to phone Stephen.I immediately put Stephen on speed dial initiating the video call feature using The Enigmatic System to call his Buddhist System.The call went through and he picked although the picture was chaotic.It was as real as ever and felt like a really good movie was playing on my User Interface as I wore a shocked face.Stephen was standing in front of a burnt building and there were police officers everywhere covering the perimeter.Stephen soon squatted down to grab a bit of black soil as he looked at it with his once clean hands.I watched in horror as he performed this action along the scene of the wanton destruction that was heavily prevalent in the region.'What the heck happened? I don't know why things are happening like this. I must ask questions.' I thought as I watched the destructive scene before me."Uh....." I uttered as I watched Stephen sniff the soil.I was stunned a
Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 163: Big Bounty
After several minutes of thinking about this Acting skill, I decided to give up. This was because my system was refusing to give me more information on the player's skill while Stephen was still checking up on it. So what I needed to do right now was to wait for Stephen to research on the Acting skill and get back to me. In order to kill time I decided to watch TV and as usual I saw the news saying that I was still wanted. It mentioned me killing a group of people from the Wade family at the school auditorium. Hearing this from the newscaster made me clench my fists in anger as I grit my teeth. I mean, that wasn't even the situation and it was obvious someone was using the media to damage my reputation. Those people had tried to kill me and my friends and they deserved to die. They had committed several crimes as pawns of the Wade family. But no, their crimes were kept as a secret while I was being painted as a wanted criminal.
Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 164: The Real Game!
After an hour of showering with Paulina and eating, we were soon lying in bed. Stephen had called earlier, telling me that he wouldn't be able to complete the research on the Acting skill. I told him it was okay and that he should take his time. But he responded with a snort which I found odd. Did I say anything wrong to him?As for Paulina, I told her everything while we were in bed. So now she knew that Dominic was not yet dead and the one whom I had killed earlier was a fake. She was so furious and clenched her fists while vowing to kill Dominic herself."So what are you going to do about the matter?" Paulina asked me. "I mean, he's still alive and roaming free despite trying to kill us on several occasions.""We're gonna have our revenge," I said as I looked into her eyes. "Just don't think too much about that loser and focus on leveling up. When you're powerful enough you'd realize that he's nothing but a pest.""It's easy for you to say because you're a level twenty player," Pau
Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 165: Virtual Reality Is More Dangerous
[GAMING PROFILE HAS BEEN GENERATED]The notification came in exactly three seconds, making me calm down a little. To say I was nervous at this moment was an understatement. I was literally freaking out like the newbie I was. Despite being a level twenty player I had no experience in virtual reality. So I was literally a beginner down here.[YOU CAN EDIT PERSONAL PROFILE ONCE][PLAYER NAME: JASON LEWIS][GAMING PERSONALITY: GOD OF COPYCATS][AGE: 26][LEVEL: 20][SKILLS: WILL BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IMMEDIATELY][WEAPON: SWORD OF THOR (BROKEN)]"Hmm..." I placed my right hand under my chin. "I think I will have to change my name and age to match that of my gaming avatar."After saying that I did a face palm, "This is my gaming avatar already. My real body is in the real world. This gaming avatar should be my mind.""Uh...I think I will go with Reverend Insanity," I said as I nodded. I took that name from the awesome novel which I'd read once. It was titled Reverend Insanity and the protag
Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 166: Strength of a Dragon
I stared at the dragon which towered over me, its eyes glaring at me in rage as it breathed fire from its nostrils. It growled deeply as it looked down on me and I could tell it was definitely thinking of a million ways to crush me right now. I wasn't surprised at all. It was natural for a gigantic creature like it to look down on all of its prey. But what nobody knew was that this dragon and I were at the same player level. The difference between us was just our size and attack potency."What the...""What has he gotten himself into? Now he's gonna be killed!""This wasn't supposed to happen! We were trying to lure the dragon away and he came.""What are we gonna do now? He's gonna really mess up our plans right now!"As I stood facing the dragon I could hear the other players talking to themselves. Obviously, they had teamed up to defeat the player controlling the dragon or even kill him. And from the looks of things, the man really deserved it. He was a tyrant and needed to be deal
Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 167: Copying
I immediately activated my Healing skill as I rolled away from the tail of the dragon lashing at me. I saw it hit the ground, shattering the concrete into several fragments. I rolled further away as I healed rapidly in order to prevent myself from being smashed by the concrete which was flying in my direction. I watched as they all crashed into the ground and shattered into smithereens. At that time I was panting heavily but due to my Healing skill, I gradually began to breathe normally."You should have stayed far away when you had the chance!" the man who had tamed the dragon said. "At least you would have survived for some time till I met you in the future..."As I listened to the man, I saw the dragon roar so loudly that the entire surrounding shook very violently as if the whole place would crumble."But now you're gonna die and I'm gonna get my reward!" the man clenched his fists happily. "Too bad absorbing levels of a deceased player has been banned." Has it been banned? I cou
Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 168: Dragon's Fire
After removing the Lightning skill I had an empty slot to copy another skill. And the skill I was going to copy was the Dragon's Fire skill. This was because it was the most lethal skill of the dragon which it used frequently against me."You must be nuts thinking you can dodge forever!" the player who had tamed the dragon yelled in provocation."No one has been able to fight my dragon for so long!" the man continued. "This is because the more you fight, the more it becomes stronger with rage!"I couldn't help but scoff as I moved swiftly, dodging more fireballs. I curled my lips into a warm smile as I stopped underneath the dragon. I had finally copied the Dragon's Fire skill and I felt so good about it. Now it was the time to show these players that I couldn't be messed with at all. This was because I was more powerful than all of them!"Complete Arsenal!" I yelled as clenched my fists, my eyes turning bluish in color as a blue aura surged from my entire body. My Complete Arsenal sk
Jason and the Enigmatic System Chapter 169: Messy Situation
I wasn't too happy after killing the dragon. This was because I still had the beast tamer to face and I didn't know what level he was. Without defeating him right now my mission wasn't yet complete. And if I couldn't find a way to defeat him in three minutes then I would fail my mission and lose the promising reward to upgrade my damaged Sword of Thor which was even now lower than a level ten mythical item. I didn't want to fail this mission so I made up my mind to finish this.The beast tamer gradually stood up from the car in which he was seated in, his fists clenching tightly as he glared at me. It was like the only thing he had in his mind was killing me. Well, I didn't blame him. After all, I was the one who had killed his favorite pet, the level twenty dragon which had been causing havoc just now.His eyes became very red as he said, "I'm gonna kill you for what you've done right now!""Let me see you try that," I said calmly as my lips curled up into a taunting smile. "There's
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Epilogue
The last ten months with Paulina have been incredible, way beyond what I ever imagined. Every day feels like a new adventure, and even our quiet times are filled with happiness.Still, I can’t help but worry about the Enigmatic System being gone and whether I played a part in that. It was the reason I got to where I am now, and I feel a real connection to it. It’s tough knowing I couldn’t help it, but can a system really be more than just a bunch of codes?I’m not the only one feeling this way; the whole team is mourning the loss since their systems shut down around the same time. No matter how cutting-edge our tech is, it just can’t match the unique intelligence of the system.As I sat in the living room, I opened up to Paulina, who was snuggled up next to me, really listening."I can’t shake this feeling, Paulina," I confessed. "I know it sounds odd, but it feels like I’ve lost a piece of myself. You get it; you were part of it too."She gave my arm a comforting squeeze. "I totally
Chapter 221: Perfect Proposal
After we got ready, we strolled hand in hand, with Paulina playfully urging me to spill the beans, but I just couldn’t do it. It was a surprise, and I wanted to keep it that way. We left the VIP room, and a staff member gave me a knowing look before leading us down a hidden hallway. Paulina’s eyes were wide with curiosity as we moved away from the usual crowd. At the end of the corridor, we passed through a sleek, unmarked door that opened up to a private elevator.Paulina squeezed my hand, her eyebrows shooting up in excitement. “Jason, what’s happening? This feels like something out of a movie!”I just smiled and stayed quiet, relishing the suspense that was making her even more curious. As the elevator doors closed, I could feel her gaze on me, searching for hints I wasn’t ready to give away.When the doors finally opened, we stepped out onto the rooftop, and there it was—a stunning black helicopter waiting for us, its blades shimmering in the sunlight, with the pilot already on st
Chapter 220: How Much She Meant To Me
As Paulina rested peacefully on the bed, her sleeping face looked even more beautiful than I always knew. In the luxurious VIP suite, surrounded by plush decor and soft lighting, I felt a strange blend of tranquility and anxiety. I wandered over to the mirrored table where the ring I had bought on credit from that Enigmatic System sparkled softly in the glow. Holding it up, I couldn’t help but admire its detailed craftsmanship. The ring was so shiny and seemed transparent, capable of absorbing light. The several beautiful and unfamiliar stones around it made it more beautiful. My eyes sparkled with admiration, but the silence from the Enigmatic System was palpable and a bit unsettling. Not a single word or sound all day, which felt odd. Was it giving me space because I was with Paulina and it understood my plight? Or had my time with it somehow made it feel... more human? That thought left me feeling both intrigued and cautious.I shook off those thoughts; there were more urgent iss
Chapter 219: A Night to Remember
The restaurant buzzed with energy as we arrived. Soft ambient lights wrapped around us, and the rich aroma of gourmet dishes filled the air. As we walked in, I could feel the gaze of other diners on us, and I welcomed it. This was my moment—a chance to reveal the man I had become.“Welcome back, Mr. Lewis!” The hostess greeted me with a warm smile. “Your usual table?”“Yes, please,” I replied, glancing at Paulina. She looked radiant in her elegant dress, her beauty captivating. I felt a surge of pride to be with someone as remarkable as her.er.We were guided to a cozy corner table adorned with fresh flowers and flickering candles. As we settled in, I couldn’t help but admire Paulina. “You look stunning tonight,” I said, reaching across the table to take her hand.“Thank you, Jason. You look charming too,” she replied, her smile lighting up the dim room. “I love this new confidence in you—it’s inspiring.”“Confidence comes with knowing my true worth,” I replied, feeling a surge of emp
Chapter 218: Confrontation
The tension in the boutique thickened as I faced every John and the woman employee. My coronary heart raced, no longer out of worry but from the boiling anger that surged through me. Here I grow to be a modified guy who has risen from the depths of despair, and those two have been the reason for dragging me back down. "Listen right here," I commenced out, my voice steady but laced with authority. "You haven't any idea who you're talking to. I may have been the underdog, however I’m no longer that character. I will no longer stand idly with the useful resource of while you belittle me or my female friend."John laughed, a mocking sound that echoed through the boutique. “Oh, what are you going to do? Throw a tantrum? You do not scare me, you little peasant. You have to be thankful that a person like her even seems your way.”Paulina had subsequently discovered the commotion. She strode over, her expression moving from interest to venture. “What’s going on right here?” she demanded, eyes
Chapter 217: Proposal
After picking the case up I tucked it away in my pocket and it to the sitting room. I saw Paulina in the sitting room pacing about. Obviously, she was a bit nervous about the date she was going to have with me. At this moment she didn't look like the bold and confident woman I used to know."Sorry for keeping you waiting," I said with an apologetic smile. "I had to do something.""I know," Paulina flashed a smile at me. She actually understood I could suddenly become busy at times because I was a player."So let's go shopping," I said as I grabbed her right hand and led her out of the sitting room. We got into my expensive Mercedes Benz and drove away.I decided to stop at a five-star boutique and get some new clothes and jewelries which we were going to wear tonight for our date. I'd already set up everything except for the clothes.As expected the boutique premise was already filled with so many flashy cars. Many wealthy people usually came to buy their wears from this boutique. It
Chapter 216: Buying on Credit
After some moments of silence, the Enigmatic System finally spoke. His voice was no longer sad and it had resumed the usual emotionlessness.[I HAVE A RING WHICH MATCHES YOUR DESCRIPTION BUT IT IS REALLY COSTLY]"Costly?" I couldn't help but raise my eyebrows. "How costly?"[IT IS 5,000 POINTS]"Huh?" I was surprised after hearing that. The Enigmatic System usually made use of coins but now it had switched to points. What was really happening?I had only come across the term, 'points', from Stephen Wale. Back then I'd asked him why he wasn't wealthy and he had told me that his system uses points instead of coins. I'd come across other players and they were not as wealthy as I was. This was because their systems made use of points which could not be converted to real money like the virtual coins the Enigmatic System made use of.[WELL, THERE IS THIS NEW POLICY THAT BANS SYSTEMS FROM USING COINS. WE CAN ALL ONLY USE POINTS FROM NOW ON]"So that's another reason you were punished by that
Chapter 215: The Enigmatic System's Plight
After asking the Enigmatic System about the ring it suddenly fell silent for some moments. I didn't know why it didn't respond to me as usual and it bothered me. I even began thinking that something bad had really happened to the Enigmatic System. Maybe the Creator System which had the consciousness of the systems' creator had decided to place a restriction on the Enigmatic System for behaving more and more like a human instead of the system it was expected to be.I'd watched a cyberpunk movie and there was this artificial intelligence which evolved beyond how it was created. It started becoming more and more like a human being, alarming the creators. In order to prevent the artificial intelligence from gaining sentience and toppling the authority of humans, they decided to destroy it. The artificial intelligence fought a good battle but it could not outmatch humans. With regrets, it parted with the woman it loved as it was shut down by the scientists who created it. They later had th
Chapter 214: Blissful Plan
After the lunch, Stephen announced that he was leaving. He had so many things to catch up on and there was no more time. Nudging his glasses he turned around to leave."Take care, Steve," Paulina said, causing him to turn back slightly. There was a complicated emotion in Stephen's eyes, something I had never seen before."Sure," he nodded and turned to look at me. I could tell that he was asking me not to mention what he had told me earlier to Paulina.I nodded slowly as I said, "Take care, Stephen. You can come up with several contingency plans during your free time.""Believe me," Stephen wasn't smiling. "I already have a contingency plan for every scenario.""Do not slack off in your training," I said."I will come often to spar with you," Stephen said. "Get stronger than me so that you can push me beyond my limit."I smiled as I secretly clenched my fists tightly, "Don't worry. I'll become so strong that you'd be crushed by my gaze."And that was the truth. I wasn't just bluffing
