Money System Creator

The System

Henley gazed at Tori's face. 

She's one seductress! Damn it! He thinks. 

They stepped into the dancing area. Henley could feel all the eyes staring at them. He's sure that they have gotten their attention. It could be that they are curious or they are awed by them. At the side of his eyes, he saw the Krux's family's face. They were frowning, perhaps envious. But there's one particular face that made him rejoice. It's satisfying to see Naomi's expression. Was it pain? Was it regret he saw in her eyes? Whatever it is, it delights him that she's hurting or regretful. She must. 

They started to dance as the classical music's whispered beat rumbled into their ears. Tori slid her right foot back while moving her other foot forward. She lowered herself until her dress touched the ground, and then abruptly rose to her feet with such force. 

Henley heard the guests gasp at Tori's show-off. 

This woman is making me proud! Henley thought to himself. 

Before leaping into the air, Tori extended her arms and waved them side to side in time with the music. She felt like she was flying as her dress swirled around her. Their audience clapped. 

They were enjoying the dancefloor. 

Meanwhile, at the table, Naomi was too quiet. It's obvious that she isn't enjoying the party. If only they could go home right now but the more that they will gossip about her family if they will. 

"Would you like to dance?"  Adder asked Naomi. 

Naomi was hesitant, but she saw Adder's face. He looks like he really wants to dance perhaps he wants to compete with Henley on the dance floor. Some ego boosting, maybe. Before Naomi could agree, Adder had already pulled her and led her to the dancing area. Naomi could feel like she was melting in shame. She does not want to dance near Henley's but Adder intended to. She felt intimidated by Henley's presence. There's something in him that intimidates him. He could feel his aura had changed together with his status. He's no longer the lowly Henley. He had become immovable now. 

"Okay, guests, now as part of the program of this party, time to dance with all!" 

The voice of the host echoed in the entire dancing area. 

Dance with all? What's that?  Henley asked his thoughts. 

Then later did he know that the host was asking everyone on the dancefloor to exchange partners as they turn so everyone can dance with everyone. 

Sh**! Henley cussed in his thoughts. He does not want to land with being partnered with Naomi! But before he could protest, she was here now, in front of him. Henley's face hardened. Naomi felt Henley's dislike of her. She was even hesitant if she'll continue this dance with him. She turned to proceed to the next dance partner, but Henley grabbed her arms. She could feel his hard grip sinking painfully through her skin. 

What's this torture? Naomi thinks. 

"Are you that guilty that you cannot face me?"  Henley asked with gritted teeth. 

Naomi raised one eyebrow and replied, " You're such a b***!"  

It makes Henley even more angry that he pulled his waist hard, closer to him. He leads her into the dance but not with a sense of gentleness. 

"Hey! Just say it if you'll throw me away!"  Naomi said in between her breath. 

Henley laughed," Trashing someone isn't my attitude, it's yours remember?"  

And Henley pulled her again. Naomi could nearly bump into his face, but Henley restrained her by controlling her waist. It was as if there was a fast fleeting moment of passion when both their eyes meet. Naomi could feel his hot breath. And she would lie to herself if she'll say that she wasn't affected by their nearness.  She could feel her heart beat faster, but he could only see the anger in his eyes. 

"You idiot stay away from my wife!" 

Henley suddenly felt Adder's fists landed on his face. 

A commotion broke out. 

Tori rushed towards him asking if he was fine. 

Henley wiped the blood on his lips and glared at Adder. 

"This is just a dance! You wouldn't have come here if you're not game with the rules!"  Henley shouted. 

Adder did not reply. Instead, he grabbed Naomi and they all leave the party together with Mr. Krux. 

"Party's over!" Henley shouted at the guest. 

Then all of a sudden the system sounded. 

[Congratulations you have now reached level 2! Now is where the official tasks begin!]

Official tasks? So the previous isn't official? Henley asked in his thoughts. 

He rushed to leave the party so he could check the system alone. 

Now, at the tip of his fingers, there's already an automated voice that goes along with the hologram screen he's seeing. 

[Do you have any questions?]

"Questions? Good thing you ask!"  Henley replied. 

"So, how's my previous tasks not official?" he asked. 

[Your previous tasks are trials. It's like a test if you'll endure the system requirement in the future. As you notice there was a gap where we have not contacted you for some time, but now we are! It means that you passed and now you're ready for the next level and for future tasks! Congratulations!] 

"Can you lay it all to me? Please? I want to know what I am getting into!" Henley said. 

[Okay, so, since I'm a special system specially designed for you. I would transparently tell you what's there ahead. So, the system levels all consist of 7. Each level requires some mission or tasks to be completed, failing to do so has an unexpected sanction]

"Okay, so explain to me all the tasks,"  Henley asked. 

Trial level 1 requires the system user to spend whatever he likes, and Henley was already done with it. 

Level 2 system users still need to spend at this level but the difference is now he can also spend on some items to level up one’s rank in the system.

Level 3, is called the acquiring level. At this part, the user needs to complete certain require missions to level up his money.

Level 4 is called the Saving level. Now it’s not just spending & acquiring but having higher savings counts, and the user can complete some tasks to level up his savings.

Level 5  is called the Investing level.  The user must do good in level 4 to thrive in this level. 

Level 6 is called Value. The user must have a large store of a commodity for his current money balance to have value, otherwise, all that he won in the past levels will be devoid, and to do that certain tasks are required. 

Level 7  is called Creating. This is the highest level and almost impossible to surpass. To surpass this level will mean becoming the creator of the system. Money is without value unless the government puts value to it so to become the creator, the user must be in the position that makes money significant. 

"Damn! Far to go!"  Henley whispered after the system told him everything that requires for him to survive until the end.