The Unadorned Sovereign

Chapter 11. Complaint

Lost in contemplation, he whispered to himself, "What have I gotten myself into?"

As if sensing his inner turmoil, the system chimed in, its digital voice resonating in his mind. "Curiosity and uncertainty often walk hand in hand, Liam. Your discovery of this new world comes with its share of complexities."

Liam's eyebrows furrowed, his curiosity getting the better of him. "But what if my balance becomes zero? What then?"

The system's response was immediate, devoid of emotion, yet weighty in its implications. "If your balance reaches zero, your existence in this realm will cease. Your life, as you know it here, will come to an end."

Liam's heart skipped a beat, his mind racing to grasp the gravity of those words. The very essence of his being was tied to the gold he possessed. Each coin represented not just wealth, but the days, the moments that comprised his existence.

He leaned back, the weight of this newfound knowledge pressing upon him. The allure of wealth now held a darker shad