“A yard means a billion,” giggled Cicci in the same silvery sweet voice. “A billion?” exclaimed Edward while gaping at Cicci in disbelief. Her ivory shoulders and arms were so charming that Edward could not help but steal quite a few lingering glances. “Yeah, a billion. That’s why the four-million-dollar profit you’ve earned is nothing compared with those trucks of money a super trader could earn. Come on, let’s go to the Ultimate Realm and start your training. In a flash, Edward fell asleep and then went to the Ultimate Realm together with the guide of his system Cicci. Lily, in her bedroom, could not fall asleep quickly. She did not lock her bedroom door, thinking that Edward might want to sneak in. Yet, as half an hour passed, nothing happened. ‘It looks like Edward is a true gentleman. Okay, he has passed my initial test,” thought Lily with a smile on her face. ‘I’m wondering how he is now. Does he stop nose-bleeding and fall asleep?’ She was so curious that she sneaked out o
“Good point! You’re so brilliant!” said Cicci. “Can you give me more examples?”“Of course!” said Edward. “For instance, when someone is ill with a pale face, we can tell that he is surely going to visit the hospital.”“Great example,” said Cicci with a happy smile on her face, “by considerate observation, we can find that the behaviors of people can be predicted under certain circumstances. Therefore, I hope you can summarize in which satiations people’s actions and behaviors can be predicted in advance.”Cicci gyrated in the air once again. Apparently, she was proud of her way of teaching and guidance shown to Edward.Edward stroked his chin a few times, trying to concentrate on the contemplation of the question.“Well, when a person looks normal on the street, there’s no way to predict what he or she is going to do next. It looks like only when a person is under bad circumstances can his or her behaviors can be foretold,” replied Edward.“Bingo. You’re almost there,” said Cicci wit
With his Life Skills Package activated, Edward soon became a wonderful singer. Not before long, he felt a powerful electric current running through his body, crackling with a potent force. In the blink of an eye, all of his singing cells within him awakened, harmonizing in perfect unison. His mouth started to twitch involuntarily, and with an irrepressible burst, he blurted out, ‘Beat it!” Simultaneously, a familiar melody reverberated through the chambers of his mind. Aho, it was the soul-stirring creation of the world-renowned singer, Michael, acclaimed as the supreme maestro in the industry of pop music. Astonishingly, despite his former lack of vocal prowess, he found himself irresistibly humming along to the well-known tunes of Michael, “Beat it! Beat it!” The resonating sound of his own voice left Edward incredulous. The sensation of singing mirrored that of the celestial superstar. It was as though the endearing spirit of the late pop idol came down from paradise and took p
Edward stood before Lily like an immovable ebony sculpture, frozen in awkwardness.As the sound of Edward's familiar voice reached her ears, Lily gingerly unveiled her eyes, beholding the totally different Edward. He appeared utterly transfigured, his countenance as dark as night, resembling a chimpanzee. Her gaze swept swiftly over his form, top to bottom, when suddenly she saw a shadowy presence between his legs, causing her cheeks to flush scarlet.In haste, she closed her eyes once more and asked, "Are you not wearing anything on?"The ebony statue suddenly sprang to life.Edward hastily concealed his nether regions, his face with an awkward smile on it."I just want to take a shower. Why are you up so early?""I had a pressing need to attend nature's call, and that’s all. I now yearn for the sweet embrace of slumber. Well, Edward, what inflicts you? I mean, why are you looking so dark now? ""Ah, but I have applied a special mask to get rid of toxins in my body to keep healthy,”
“Twinkle, Twinkle, little star! How I wonder what you are!”With the help of his Life Skills Package, Edward quickly became a superstar of pop music. If he was going to take part in the programs like American Idol on TV, he would surely cause a sensation with his wonderous singing skills.Now, with a grin widely spread on his handsome face, he belted out this enchanting, lovely ditty. The tune’s harmonies resonated within his mind, turning him into a veritable Karaoke virtuoso.Oh, look! How he reveled in the intoxicating melodies! Swaying and twirling with unbridled elation, Edward was now wholly immersed in the symphony of music.Meanwhile, other people on the spot had a mixed feelings of amusement and bewilderment. They had no idea about what was wrong with Edward.“What in the world is the guy up to?” asked the towering figure, quite like a behemoth sumo wrestler, his voice directed at Derek.“I couldn’t tell you, mate. Seems like he’s gone bananas,” replied Derek, also puzzled an
After Edward belted out the final note, the room plunged into absolute darkness in a blink of an eye, not a glimmer in sight. It was as if a shroud of darkness had descended upon everything.Suddenly, a breathtaking celestial radiance adorned the room's ceiling.The celestial radiance transformed into youngsters, each wielding blades glittering with the icy-old stellar light. The youngsters were called the stellar scouts, who wasted no time exchanging hushed words."It appears our master is summoning our attacking power. It's been ages since the last time I unleashed my attacking power," one of them remarked."Indeed! I yearn for the moment our adversary tastes the power of our stellar forces," another added with a gleam in their eye."Count me in!" chimed a slightly plump kid. "Let's employ the age-old technique, Swords of a Thousand Stars, and unleash a coordinated assault upon our foe.""Hold on, that technique's a tad excessive in lethality. It'd skewer the hapless enemy in an ins
After Alex and Derek, the notorious troublemakers from the Sloth Gang, were forcibly ousted, with their tails between their legs, Edward urged Lily to pack her things as quickly as possible. Lily's possessions were not extravagant, consisting mainly of a meager collection of garments and essential items for everyday life. But it was her passion for literature that truly defined her character, as the contents of her suitcase were dominated by a trove of beloved books. "I never fathomed you harbored such a voracious appetite for books," Edward playfully jested. "It’s nothing. During my idle moments at home, books have always been my sole refuge. To tell you the truth, I have harbored dreams of being a wordsmith, a literary conjurer. Alas, though I have devoured numerous tomes, the art of creation eludes me," Lily confessed with a hint of melancholy. "Perhaps I can offer my assistance," Edward offered, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "But aren’t you a trader?" Lily taunted. "How can
As Roger stepped into the chairman's office, a wave of curiosity washed over him, for there sat Chairman Lucas, reclining in his opulent throne of an office chair, his eyes shut in a state of blissful repose."Hello, Chairman," Roger ventured, mustering the confidence of a lion preparing to confront its prey. "How may I help you?"Lucas leisurely unfurled his eyes, unveiling a glimmer of intrigue."Ah, Roger, you have arrived. I have a matter of utmost importance pertaining to one of your underlings.""Oh? Please tell me about it, thank you, chairman," Roger acquiesced, his body bending slightly forward as if bowing before a revered master."Tell me, do you have an employee by the name of Kalina?" Lucas asked."Yes, Chairman," Roger replied, his brow furrowed with bewilderment.Unaccustomed to the chairman's prying into the affairs of his subordinates, Roger felt his thoughts begin to swirl like a tempest.Could it be that the chairman had developed an unusual interest in Kalina? Afte