The following day was filled with a tense and relentless pursuit of answers. Max, Darius, and Irrisia were determined more than ever to know who the system was and what it had to do with Zaco and Zico, their arch enemy.Max, still reeling from the sudden violence and the freezing of his accounts, became more resolute in his quest for the truth. He reached out to his contacts, trying to gather any information that could lead them to the heart of the System. The encrypted message they received only fueled Max's determination, knowing that the danger was far from over.Meanwhile, Zaco, recovering from his shoulder wound, grew increasingly frustrated with the lack of leads on the assailants. His twin brother, Zico, worked tirelessly with his team to trace the encrypted message back to its source. The image of Max, Darius, and Irrisia became a focal point in their investigation.Zaco, fueled by a mix of anger and curiosity, insisted on finding Max. "We need answers, Zico. Max and his frien
The masked man entered the room, an air of menace surrounding him. Darius, instinctively protective, positioned himself between the intruder and Max, Aimy, recovering from the shove, watched with a mix of concern and determination. She was scared and the memories of the past haunted her as the masked man approached them. Zico and his troops waited and watched to see how the event would unfold."Who the hell are you, and what do you want?" Darius demanded, his tone a blend of authority and anger.The masked man remained silent, the coldness in his eyes was visibly seen sending a cold shiver down their spins. In a swift move, he reached for his mask, revealing a face that seemed almost too ordinary for the chaos he had brought."I'm just a messenger," he said, his voice low and devoid of emotion, he wasn't trying to draw any attention to himself, "The System is watching, and it's not pleased with your progress. You were never supposed to access those files," he said putting his mask bac
[Ting!][System successfully upgraded. Welcome back Maximillian, you are now a bonafide member of the system. You have been upgraded to level 10 and you are awarded the bonus that comes with it. We will get back to you in ten minutes.]Max quickly showed Irrisia what he was staring at. " Would you believe this babe? Am I dreaming?" Max said in disbelief as he and Irrisia kept staring at the phone to find out what was happening.Irrisia's eyes widened as she read the unexpected message. "Max, this doesn't make sense. How did you become a member of the system? Did Luna have something to do with this?" Her voice carried a mix of concern and suspicion.Max, still processing the information, shook his head. "I have no idea. This wasn't part of the plan. Maybe Luna did something behind the scenes, or the system has its agenda. We need to figure this out. Besides, I don't think Luna has anything to do with the system. Let's just wait till the upgrade is done." Max replied .They both kept st
The grandeur of the mansion overwhelmed Max, Darius, and Aimy as they explored its lavish rooms. Each corner seemed to tell a tale of luxury, raising more questions about the reason why the system had bestowed this opulence upon Max."This is insane," Darius muttered, running his fingers over the expensive furnishings. "Max, are you sure this is legit? I mean, a mansion, a car, and a fortune wired into your account? It sounds too good to be true." he said as he looked at the designs of the building.Max, still grappling with the surreal reality, nodded. "I know, Darius. It's hard to believe, but the money is in my account, and this mansion exists. We need to figure out the catch, though. Nothing comes without a cost. Am sure the system would also be needing something back in return for this." Amy, ever vigilant, continued scanning the rooms for any signs of danger. "I can't shake the feeling that this is a setup. We need to be cautious. There's something the system isn't telling us."
Darius was in his gym house when his phone beeped.[ Ting! ][ Task: Receive a parcel that will be delivered in the next thirty minutes. Reward: $20,000] Darius looked at his phone and wondered what parcel was coming to him. " this had better be good." He murmured to himself. There was no specific time the parcel would be arriving so this had Darius worried a little.As Darius anxiously awaited the mysterious parcel, he couldn't shake off the feeling that it was intricately tied to the unfolding events. The room's silence was interrupted by the distant hum of an approaching vehicle.[ Ring! ]A notification flashed on Darius' phone, indicating the delivery's arrival. He headed to the entrance, curiosity mixing with caution. The doorbell echoed through the gym house, and Darius opened the door to find a sleek, unmarked package placed at his doorstep.His hands trembling with anticipation, Darius carefully unwrapped the parcel to reveal a state-of-the-art gadget. It resembled a communi
As Max walked gently to the door, Darius walked behind him and looked at him to keep calm. As Max had the door opened, Darius drew the guest in and had him grabbed by the collar. " What do you want?" Darius asked as Max closed the door behind them. " Eddy? What are you doing here and how did you find this place?" Max asked with surprise." I told you I know a lot and I know you are hiding stuff from me. You have a nice apartment by the way. This must have cost a fortune." Eddy said, looking around the house. Max, irrisia, Amy, and Darius looked at him as he walked in and out of the rooms. As he was about to enter the system's room, Max called him " Eddy, come let me show you something fancy. There is a liquor room I would like to show you. I have your brand ready." Max said, trying to divert Eddy's attention.Eddy looked at his and knew he was trying to hide something again but the thought of liquor wasn't so bad. Reluctantly, Eddy followed Max to the supposed "liquor room," unaware
The spy quickly called Zaco telling him he saw his longtime buddy entering Max's luxurious mansion. " That must be Eddy. What a fool. He betrayed me back then at school and he is doing the same right now. I would have his head for that." Zaco grinned. " Stay focused brother, we are not after small fries. Max is the ultimate goal and bringing him down to his knees is what we are after. We can't do that if we are distracted by petty things. Besides, it is only a matter of time before we achieve our goal." Zico assured his twin. " We need allies as well. We can't do this on our own. We have the resources but we still need loyal soldiers at our beck and call." Zaco said, sitting down." I might have someone in mind but I need to be sure the person won't be fighting for his vendetta. We need men who are loyal to our course and would give their lives at the whims of our orders." Zico said looking at Zaco." So, tell me, who do you have in mind?" Zaco asked." I have been surveying Irrisia
As Zico entered Zaco's main building, he walked in with a bit of a smile on his face. " Mission accomplished brother. We have the man on board." Zico said, pouring himself a glass of wine. " Are you sure about this? I don't want a dog without a leash. I want someone that would obey my every order and do right by me." Zaco said looking at Zico who was gulping the drink." You got it, bro, I am sure he will abide by the rules but he wanted to know what the catch is for him. I think he needs some cash to impress Irrisia or whatever she is." Zico said halfway across the room. " Oh, that shouldn't be a problem. We can start with a sum of $50,000 for every task he can accomplish." Zaco said looking at Zico."Isn't that too small, I mean we need to blow his mind off and show him that we are the real deal. We can't afford Max to make him an ally. Then we would be screwed." Zaco understood what Zico meant but they needed to spend wisely. " You have a point. But we can afford to bleed just to