After parting ways with Gonzes, Alex has moved from place to place. However, he only encountered lower and mid-level mutants.He earned around 100 coins, with 30 or so mutants that he successfully exterminated. Some of the other system humans had returned due to injuries and only a few survived.Alex leaned against one of the walls with his breath catching. His body was aching badly, sweat was pouring off him, mixing with the blood on his hands.Because he swung the sword for too long without resting, his hand unconsciously kept getting scratched until it was injured. Alex only realized it when he rested.He rubbed his bloodied palms on his armor-the only 'emergency wipe' he thought was safe. Alex was afraid to wipe his blood anywhere, because the mutant virus might have spread everywhere.So, even though it was rough, he used his armor as a makeshift wipe.Fortunately after a while, the blood started to stop flowing. Alex would wait a few more minutes until his hands were dry enough
This is a trap!This was a death trap!Alex felt so stupid. Really stupid!He should have just returned to the real world like any other system human. Instead of being lured by a measly coin and following his ego.The mutants were apparently trying to surround him.Alex ran frantically out of the building at high speed, but it was too late. Electric fields were everywhere, in layers, and he was already overwhelmed to destroy them all with his laser.In the middle of the dark hall, Alex tried to normalize his ragged breathing. His body was drenched in sweat, hot, and sticky. His heart was pounding wildly and his limp legs began to tremble.Above the ceiling and walls of the building, there were dozens of mutants clinging like slithering animals. They all seemed to be making a defense to keep Alex from getting out of their way.What should he do now? Run or kill himself here?Alex felt very confused. He didn't expect his desire to just add coins to be a big disaster for him.When Alex e
Alex felt like his body had just landed on a soft mattress. The sunlight was glaring in his eyes and he tried to move, but his hands were so hard to even lift.What was happening to him?Alex groaned as he opened his heavy eyelids. He hissed at the sting of the light that fell directly on his face. With difficulty, he shifted his body to get a better look around the room.This was his and Lucia's room.Alex blinked and tried to remember what happened earlier. Everything felt vague. Alex remembered that he was fighting a group of mutants who were trying to use his body as a host. He was surrounded and had no choice but to use his missiles. But when the missile exploded, it took its toll.Alex is dying and... he automatically returns to the real world.But why did his body still hurt? Shouldn't he be as fit as ever?Alex tried to get up and his hands were shaking as he tried to support his body. His body felt as if it had been badly beaten. When he managed to sit up, his breathing beca
"I'm full, really.""Come on, another bite. Aaaa-" Lucia opened her mouth to practice her words, hoping Alex would open his mouth so she could spoon another mouthful of potato. Her gaze was so soft, directed at Alex who was trying hard not to laugh."Honey, am I a child? I'm really full," Alex frowned.Lucia immediately pretended to pout and Alex couldn't help but laugh again."You've only eaten a third of this plate, how can you be full?" he protested. She pushed another spoonful of meat and potatoes into Alex's mouth. "Come on, one more bite and you can eat the rest later," she continued in a coaxing voice.Alex couldn't resist Lucia all the time when she made that adorable face. He opened his mouth and Lucia happily pushed in a mouthful of the mashed potatoes she had brought from home."Well, after this you should take your medicine and rest." Lucia unwrapped the medicine she had just picked up at the pharmacy downstairs.The doctor said that Alex had lost a lot of fluid and was ex
"Gosh! the one who hitchhiked here finally went home too. How did it go? Feeling well after using Lucia's money for nothing?" Lecia spoke openly reproachfully while holding up a gift dress given by Andrew. "You'll never be able to buy us clothes from famous designers like this."Lucia rolled her eyes in annoyance. What else did she expect from her siblings who loved money more than anything else? "Please be quiet. Alex just got back from the hospital and I don't want to hear your nonsense. Alex is my husband and my money is his money too, so please shut up."Bachdim came forward with a displeased shake. "Lucia, what your brother said is true. Look at you today, you missed work to take care of that useless man."Lucia took a deep breath and clenched her fists tightly, holding back the anger that wanted to explode. She could never stand arguing with her family, but Alex always told her not to make things worse.Like now, when Alex gently touched Lucia's shoulder again. "Already, don't e
"So, what's your plan for separating Lucia and Alex?" Andrew matter-of-factly got straight to the point. After the waiter served the food, he couldn't wait any longer to discuss their agenda.Jasmine herself looked relaxed as she cut into her steak. She chewed a few pieces before answering Andrew's question."I plan to break them up. I mean, they trust each other so much, so we should be able to create a misunderstanding between them. Right?"Andrew sighed. "That's our goal, but I mean, a more specific plan. What are you going to do? Not just the theory, but the action," he explained. He took a sip of his wine. "Lucia is the type of woman who has a strong will. Once she's disappointed, it's very hard to get her to trust again, even if her whole family tries to persuade her."Jasmine paused and went back to chopping her grilled meat. "Hmm, Lucia is not much different from Alex. They both hate infidelity, so the topic of it must be very sensitive to them. How about we use that idea inst
Bastian and Vinna came to the house this afternoon to tell us about the social party.Alex, Lucia and Bachdim were already seated on one sofa, while Bastian and Vinna were checking something on their phones."So, there's no special dress or suit that you have to wear, but make sure you wear your best clothes. It's a big party and all the famous socialites in town are coming, so we don't want any problems," Vinna said, looking at everyone with a fake sweet smile. Bastian, who was sitting next to her, nodded his head."I know Dad would know what suit to wear, but Lucia..." Bastian gave his younger brother a speculative look, then smiled wryly. "You're considered to always wear simple clothes from local brands or even no brands, so please this time, wear that expensive dress Vinna ordered from a famous boutique. That's all."Lucia just nodded with a disgruntled expression. She really didn't care about her sister's party or have any desire to go, but her father was forcing her to go.He s
The atmosphere of the party organized by Bastian and his wife was festive. The main room of the house was set up with sparkling decorations and trinkets that Bastian had bought from a reputable store. Long tables were set with high-quality food and drinks. Bastian had deliberately ordered from the city's number one chef, not caring about the price, which was much higher than his salary.In Bastian and Vinna's eyes, everything must look perfect.They've even hired a cleaner to clean every corner of the house and yard, not a single speck of dust. The old sofas had been replaced with new ones, as well as the worn-out tables.No matter how many dollars it cost, Bastian and Vinna didn't care as long as they were praised by all the guests.Most of the guests were members of a socialite group that had been running for years. Bastian and Vinna have been together for three years and they have always shown great dedication to fashion.Like now, the couple wore outfits that were deliberately or