This morning was quiet. A light drizzle fell and the scent of petrikor filled Alex's nostrils. He opened his bedroom window wider and the wind felt cool caressing his face and body.Wearing only a thin t-shirt and boxer briefs made Alex shudder slightly from the cold, but he was reluctant to move from his spot. It was rare that Alex could enjoy a morning like this.Weekend. Well, he didn't go to work today. So, he would spend his time with his daughter until the system panel gave him a new task.The level has risen to level 11. The guess is, there will be another battle or duel with his enemy using the golden sword. Although nerve-wracking, the battle was actually quite energizing for Alex.He was much more energized now.It was funny to remember how gloomy he was after his company went bankrupt. Everyone insulted him, especially the Sans. But what stuck with him the most was his own wife's insults and how she cheated on him.Not that Alex still wished for her. He was happy to see he
Oh God!Alex dodged quickly, luckily his reflexes were quite agile that second. He managed to avoid the slash of his enemy's sword and made him end up slamming into the hard concrete floor. Alex groaned and got up quickly. His enemy wasted no time in attacking again. Alex held him off with all his might, their swords rubbing so hard that sparks flew out of them.Alex took a step back and swung his sword at his enemy's head, but at the last second, he deflected the blade. His enemy groaned in pain as he managed to cut the side of his neck that wasn't protected by anything."Damn it!" His enemy cursed angrily.Alex's eyes opened wide at the sound. Not because of the swearing, but the voice.Wait a minute ....Alex frowned. Why was her voice a female voice? Don't tell me this enemy is a girl?They both stepped back and locked gazes with each other. His enemy's blue eyes somehow looked familiar. Alex then took a good look at his enemy's appearance.His outfit was the same as the enemies
The liquid that flowed down Alex's throat was thick, yet refreshing at the same time. He ordered the most expensive drink here, just to satisfy his curiosity.It didn't taste any better than mineral water, but there was a distinct sensation that made it addictive. The effect wasn't too strong either, so Alex could drink several glasses without fear of losing control. It would be very risky if he lost control when the command from the panel system appeared. Since the previous battle hadn't finished yet, he was afraid that the enemy would suddenly appear and cut off his head easily.Like the previous incident, he wasn't even ready when the woman drew her sword.Sonia, he thought. He wished he could see her again to confirm that his vision was not wrong.Alex sighed and leaned his head back against the sofa. As the night wore on, more and more visitors arrived. Some people were seen jostling at the bar tables while shouting at the bartender. Hearing-deafening music played non-stop and p
Alex approached with a palpitating feeling. Not because he was in love, but because he was afraid that his guess was right and he wouldn't be able to believe his own vision.It couldn't be Sonia behind the green mask, could it? Sonia looked like a woman who couldn't hurt an ant, but then again, maybe that was just her outer mask?He had to make sure now.Alex spun around to Sonia's side and brought some of the woman's hair to the side, so she could get a good look at her neck and shoulders.Alex pretended to pick something up when his eyes widened at the long scratches on the woman's neck. His gaze shifted to Sonia's shoulder and he felt as if his eyeballs were about to jump out in shock. There was a bruise there. Just like a wound from being hit by a hard object.So it was true.Sonia really was his enemy in this first task.I couldn't believe it.The two wounds on display could not be considered a coincidence anymore. Moreover, the other features were also one hundred percent the s
"Bianca, what do you want, honey?" Alex asked gently to his daughter who was playing on the swing.Alex sat on the picnic blanket, assembling the sandwiches that Bianca's nanny had prepared. The sun was shining brightly this afternoon, but under the dense branches of the Yew tree that formed a canopy, he and Bianca could enjoy some alone time in the backyard.So, Alex didn't have any chores today.When he woke up in the morning at six o'clock with a refreshed body, he anticipated a task from the panel system. Alex took a quick shower and didn't even have time to wash his hair, but unexpectedly, there was no notification from the panel system.Alex ended up having breakfast and playing with Bianca all morning.Then, just before lunch, he again waited for the notification from the panel system while changing his clothes into something efficient. But unexpectedly, it was his supervisor's voice that came up with such a shocking notification.Alex did not have any tasks for today.He was f
Alex and Bianca circled the toy store for four hours. Alex doesn't really like shopping, but for Bianca's sake, he enjoyed every moment. After all, this was quality time he had with his daughter. In the future, he doesn't know if he will have the same kind of free time-a full day without work. Moreover, Bi's company was already on a global level and he needed to supervise more because Missi could not possibly handle everything alone.Alex couldn't rely on anyone else. Right now, Missi was the only one he trusted. So, he wouldn't hire anyone to take care of his company's internal matters, even if that person was competent and shouted that he could be trusted.After his unexpected fight with Sonia, he was even more convinced that anyone could wear a mask and be someone else. The case had nothing to do with Sans' family who were initially so kind to him, as he owned a large company inherited from his parents.His wife flattered him every day, and then he went bankrupt.The Sans family's
Alex stepped into X.yom's company, having seen Gerry disappear in the doorway that led to the owner's main room.Missi had agreed to come early and bring the files that had been prepared. Alex had been talking about the plan in his head. They would invest in X.yom's company and humiliate Gerry Onard.As Alex had guessed earlier, Gerry had wanted to come up with a new proposal. He knew full well that Arnold wasn't an easy man to conquer, so he must have been trying to gain the man's trust in order to launch his foul idea: control of the X.yom company.The Onard family already had many valuable assets and a thriving company, but X.yom was an old company that every generation was interested in.The guarantee that the company would continue to operate for the next ten or twenty years was a lucrative asset in the eyes of businessmen.The Onard family itself had never tried to work with the X.yom company, except for Gerry who somehow thought of taking over the X.yom company.The head of the
By five o'clock in the afternoon, Alex rushed back to his house. It wasn't really time to leave the office, but Alex's work was done and there was nothing else for him to do. Tommy always said that he could go home when everything was done.Alex was curious about the rifle he had gotten. He wanted to take good care of it at home, because he couldn't focus if he stayed at X.yom's office.Alex took the time to stop at a restaurant to buy dinner. He and Bianca had always eaten healthy home-cooked meals, but Bianca was in the mood for some barbecued ribs with peanut sauce.Alex got out of the bus and walked to his palatial home. He intended to move to a more strategic area, since his ex-wife knew his address. He didn't want her to come back and disturb his life with his daughter. He apology was not sincere, he just wanted his money."Daddy!" Bianca's shrill voice rang out as soon as Alex stepped through the door. The child ran to him, then rushed into his arms. "What did you bring?" she a