Reginald sat in his study, his expression a complicated one as he delved deep into his thoughts.His contacts had kept him informed of the situation in the business world and of all the things that they had mentioned, one in particular stood out to him.“Ghost,” Reginald muttered softly as he couldn't help but wonder about the true identity of this enigmatic figure.Who was he and where did he come from?... Most importantly, what were his goals?Reginald didn't know why but he felt that it was no coincidence that this nameless man had emerged at this point.His subtle acts, albeit slow and steady, were already priming him for a position at the peak, a position that Reginald dreamt of claiming.He had planned for several years, committing vile crimes all in a bid to ensure that nothing would prevent him from reaching that place.Yet this Ghost had managed to, in a single week, prove himself a threat to watch out for.He had never considered those powerful families a threat as their eye
Ethan walked around the store, marveling at the contents placed on the shelves.Items range from potions to weapons, artifacts, and scrolls.Each one had an amount attached to it with their value measured in coins causing Ethan to thank his stars that he hadn't exchanged all his coins.He still has about 30,000 coins left so he'd have to be wise to avoid wasting it unnecessarily.But first of all, what exactly did he need at the moment?A weapon?... He wasn't exactly keen on engaging in street brawls and even if he ended up embroiled in one, he could take care of himself against most normal folks.Scrolls?... He couldn't be sure what each scroll could contain so it was somewhat like gambling.As for potions, only their names were stated with their effects left to the imagination.Clicking his tongue, Ethan cursed. “Who the hell runs this store anyways?... Couldn't they have at least put up some description for each item?”Just then, a beautiful woman with golden hair appeared before g
Smirking, Ethan turned to face the store owner who was staring at him in utter disbelief.“Impossible.” She muttered with Ethan shooting back.“Oh, I think it's very much possible.” ***The store owner, who revealed her name to be the Elf Queen Vivienne, stood at her position at the reception, still unable to believe that Ethan had won the challenge.“What?” Ethan inquired with a smug look as he noticed her stealing a glance at him.She shook her head. “Nothing.” “Alright, so what's the blessing I will be receiving? Also, where's my gacha box?... Better not have been lying.” “Give me a moment,” Vivienne replied as she let out a sigh.Since she was soundly beaten, she couldn't attempt to cheat Ethan out of his prize.Hence, she approached him where he was seated, carrying a box that resembled a Rubix cube and a leaf.“This is the blessing.” She remarked as she handed over the leaf.Ethan raised a brow, quite skeptical that such an ordinary lead was a conduit for a blessing but then
As the heir to the Rhys family, Bartholomew has always gotten everything he'd ever wanted.It got even worse after he became an Apostle of the God of War, Ares.He could not only use money to bully people, he would also use strength and for that reason, there had never been anything he wanted that he didn't get.Which was why he was beyond himself as Ethan refused to hand over the Growth potion he held.Such an amazing item shouldn't be in the hands of a fool like Ethan but instead in the hands of a conqueror like him.No one else was more deserving especially since it wouldn't be long before the Apostolic Battle would begin.He needed all the strength he could get and nothing would stop him from taking what he wanted as his own.“I won't warn you again, newbie, hand the potion over and get out of my sight else I'll make you regret ever coming in here in the first place.” “Is that so?” Ethan didn't seem the least bit worried as he got to his feet to stand before Bartholomew who grew
[Congratulations, you have defeated an Apostle of the God of War, an opponent above your level.][Rewards; Fame+ 100, EXP+ 300, 10,000 coins, Skill; Against all Odds][Additional note: Due to your actions, the Neutral faction is now paying attention to you with faint traces of hostility. Tread lightly to avoid making them an enemy]Ethan snorted at the incredulous statement.Turning around, he addressed the gods. “You bastard watched as your Apostle tried to bully me, how he tried to take what wasn't his own. You said nothing, you did nothing yet you dare to threaten, because of what?... Because I defended myself?... I don't have the time or energy to go into how hypocritical that is so I'll just make do with this.”Taking a deep breath, he loudly intoned. “Go fuck yourself!”Silence followed in the area as even the gods found themselves too stunned to speak.When was the last time a human acted so insolent in their presence?Just then, a system notification appeared before Ethan.[Th
“Porsche, huh?” Ethan immediately showed interest causing the attendant to explain further. “Yes, from our available records, it's one of the twenty made back then for the most influential people in the world. This one was gifted to us after the untimely demise of the head of the Malcolm family.”“Ah, in that case, I believe it's a worthy vehicle.”“Does that mean you'll be participating in the auction, sir?”“Absolutely.”“Wonderful. Right this way, sir.” The man led Ethan and Anna to a waiting room where they were served drinks and snacks while waiting for the auction to start.Once it was time, Ethan and Anna were led by the man to the auction hall only for the duo to pause halfway there as they caught sight of two familiar faces.It was Lucia accompanied by Jason.At the same time as they saw Lucia and Jason, the latter noticed them as well with Jason turning livid as he immediately recognized Ethan's mask.Before Lucia could say anything, Jason matched over. “You bastard!”The
“Are we going to leave that bastard to step out of here without payback?” Jason inquired in annoyance as he found Ethan from amidst the audience at the auction just so he could glare at him.Lucia flashed a cunning smile as she replied. “Not. Since he dared to humiliate us, there's no way he can be allowed to go scot-free.”“So what do we do?” “Just watch me work my magic,” Lucia remarked as her gaze locked in on Ethan and then Anna.Meanwhile, the bidding for the first car had already reached a whopping 35 million.Just as Pascal was about to declare sold for the item, Ethan suddenly raised his placard while intoning in a loud voice.“50.”Instantly, the hall was drenched in silence as everyone turned their attention toward him, unsure of what to make of his outrageous bid.Was he just playing around or was this young man serious?The questions grew even more fervent as most realized that they hadn't seen the young man before causing them to wonder about his identity.Hesitant, Pasc
“Sold to 226!” Pascal exclaimed while slamming his mallet down causing the entire hall to erupt in cheers as several couldn't help but applaud for Ethan.He had shown himself to be an astute businessman, unlike his supposed rival who had ended up falling on her face twice before finally having to give up.Previously they would have considered him a fool but he had proved them otherwise and so now, many looked forward to getting to know him.In any case, with the auction completed, Ethan and Anna didn't hesitate to leave as they'd been informed that the keys as well as relevant papers would be delivered to them in approximately 25 minutes.Hence, they hoped to avoid engaging in prolonged conversations with the other attendees but unfortunately, they weren't fast enough, and soon, they were bombarded from left and right by businessmen and politicians seeking to establish ties.With no other choice, Ethan decided to entertain them though he didn't bother trying to establish any real ties