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2024-10-29 19:42:56The Green Dragon bar was alive with energy as Aiden stepped through the door. He was a tall, handsome man with jet-black hair and piercing blue eyes. His chiseled jawline and prominent cheekbones made him look like he belonged on the cover of a magazine.
Dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit, Aiden made his way through the crowded bar towards a table filled with friends. As he approached, he could hear the raucous laughter and cheers emanating from the group."Free drinks for everyone!!!" he shouted, standing atop another guy lying face down over several tables. The crowd erupted into cheers, and people began dancing wildly on top of the tables.A waitress approached him with three glasses, and he thanked her before turning his attention back to the lady leaning against him. She wore a tight red bodycon dress that showed off every curve of her body, and she smiled seductively through heavily painted eyelids."Mr. Aiden, I'm having a great evening," she purred, leaning forward to kiss him again.Aiden glanced briefly between the woman and the waitress, who had stopped beside them holding four empty pint mugs. He caught her eye, and they locked gazes for a moment before she turned away to hand out the bill.Whisking himself upright, Aiden took hold of the woman's waist and pulled her closer. "I think you're overdressed tonight, darling," he whispered, tugging lightly on the hemline above her hips.The waitress interrupted their interlude with a loud clearing of her throat, and Aiden handed over his credit card to cover everyone's bill.As he waited for the card to be returned, his phone began buzzing in his pocket. He pulled it out to find a flood of messages from the same number."What the hell does that old lawyer want?" he muttered, scrolling through the notifications. His eyes widened as he read the content of the email from DHX Bank.He spat out a mouthful of his drink onto the floor, causing several heads to turn in his direction. Ignoring them, he dashed to the door leading downstairs to find somewhere private to call Mr. Raymond."What is the new rule?!" he demanded, trying to keep his voice steady despite being thrown off guard by the mail.Raymond's reply was calm and measured. "I tried to warn you months ago, my boy. You know damn well why this happened. But I'm afraid we'll need to meet sooner rather than later because these people aren't playing games anymore."Aiden gritted his teeth, waiting for further details. "…how dare they freeze me out like some common criminal?! Who do they even think they are dealing with here!?"Silence followed before Raymond spoke again. "They say you spent too freely, way beyond reasonable limits.""It is my money dammit…it belongs to ME! Who the fuck put a limit?!" Aiden shouted, punching the wall in anger.Raymond spoke slowly and deliberately. "You know where you have to go to meet me if you would like to know the last message your father sent…"Aiden hung up, feeling defeated. His mind raced wildly as he left the bar and got into his car. Driving towards downtown Collow, he clenched his fists tight against the steering wheel. "I will get back what's mine somehow," he thought with a burning determination.
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Aiden sat alone on his couch, his eyes blankly staring ahead. His frustration had been building for days, and it had finally reached its boiling point. Without warning, he picked up an empty glass cup and threw it across the living area, shattering it into a million pieces.The sound echoed through the house, causing the servants inside to look curiously at their master. Aiden didn't care; he was too consumed by his anger to worry about their opinions.The door opened, and Raymond stepped forward, wearing black leather gloves over his hands. The other hand held a briefcase wrapped securely under his arm.Looking down at the broken shards scattered along the carpet, he walked closer and kicked on a shard sticking halfway out of the wood frame beneath the coffee table. It snapped free, easily falling apart into two pieces."What a temper you got there, young lad!" said Raymond, his tone light-hearted.Aiden's eyes flickered towards Raymond before returning to his blank stare, "Why should
Transmigrated With A Thrifty System 3 – What's happening tonight?
The voice coming from the computer-like system sounds monotonous yet soothing enough to calm even the most anxious person. It speaks with an accent that Aiden can't quite place, but it's not important right now. Aiden looks around the room, trying to get his bearings, but everything feels surreal."You're a system...a program…an AI…" Aiden stammers, recalling all the fictional stories he had been told by his father while growing up. His father used to tell him tales of magical creatures living among humans disguised as ordinary people. He always claimed that every human being could potentially become part fairy tale creature given their willingness to believe."'Dragon companion', huh?" Aiden asks with a smirk, quickly responding to the question he was asked. "Please tell me more..."[Transportation to Azeroth via teleportation gate. Please wait ten seconds before departure. Have fun exploring the land of the supernatural]"What? Wait, hold on now—" Aiden yells, but then he notices som
Transmigrated With A Thrifty System 4 – I'm not crazy!
The man turned towards him and said, "It's going to happen tonight."Aiden was confused and asked, "Tonight? What's going on tonight?"The man looked at him as if he were crazy and then explained, "The ceremony. The one that happens once a year."Aiden nodded, pretending to understand, and then walked away. He couldn't help but feel intrigued by the strange behavior of the people and decided to stay and observe.As the day turned into night, the crowd started to grow larger, and the chanting got louder. Aiden could feel the energy building up in the air, and he wondered what was going to happen next.Suddenly, a woman with a painted face approached him and said, "you look lost. Can I help you?"Aiden looked at her, surprised by her kindness, and said, "sure?"The woman smiled and said, "This is the Night of the gods. It's a celebration that honors the ancient mythical creatures that once roamed our lands. We gather here every year to pay our respects and to offer them gifts."[Would yo
Transmigrated With A Thrifty System 5 – Are you comfortable with my size?
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Transmigrated With A Thrifty System 6 – We're trapped with a beast?
Lyris' eyes gleamed with intensity as she gazed at Aiden, her words carrying an air of mystery and intrigue. [Rydel was a wise man, Aiden. He understood the value of the system and used it to his advantage. But that is not all he did. Your father was a key player in the realm, and he was caught in situations beyond his control.]Aiden's mind raced as he struggled to comprehend the gravity of Lyris' revelation. His father, a key player in the other realm? It was all too much to take in. "Why are you telling me this?" Aiden asked, his voice trembling slightly.Lyris smiled enigmatically, her words laced with purpose. [Because, host, you have a part to play in all of this. Your destiny is intertwined with the realm, and it is time for you to embrace it.]Aiden's shock quickly turned to guilt as he looked down at the bedsheet, feeling as though he had committed a crime. In a rush, he picked up his phone and dialed the only number he knew had a connection to all of this, but his calls to th
Transmigrated With A Thrifty System 7 – Kristen died?
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Transmigrated With A Thrifty System 8 – Do I get a reward?
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Transmigrated With A Thrifty System 9 – That's your first time?
". . . strange seeing someone of my status showing random people kindness without making a big show out of it, am I right?!" She finishes laughing hysterically.Turning away from him, she shakes her head back and forth, letting loose another laugh. When finally calming down, she looks directly at him smiling brightly.Aiden smiles awkwardly feeling uncomfortable. After taking several seconds to collect his thoughts, he asks, "are you truly going for a charitable cause here, Zin?"Smiling widely, she answers, "I am indeed doing charity work every day. Just because we aren't talking about your generous donation does not mean your efforts go unnoticed."'Donations? I just did that to gain your favor,' thinks Aiden internally.[Your record isn't entirely a clean slate, host]'Agreed.' Aiden affirms.He can still recall that he has scores to settle with Kristen and his friends who were present at the bar.But despite having a different motive previously, he decides against voicing anything
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A smile, brimming with mischief, gradually began to play across the features of Aiden. The playful glint in his eyes danced as he declared in a voice imbued with teasing suspense, "I'm not going to share that with you." Without any further ado, he reached into his pocket, pulled out a small box with intricate detailing, and handed it over to Gregg, who was visibly caught in the throes of anticipation.Gregg accepted the box with a sense of curiosity bordering on fascination. He gingerly opened the lid, and his pupils dilated in astonishment as they beheld the singular object nestled within the folds of velvet that lined the box. Inside lay a shimmering golden card that reflected the soft ambient light in a playful dance of colors, emphasizing the meticulous engraving of a stylized dragon that marked its surface. The card was encased in a pristine white border, upon which bold, black words stood out in striking contrast: 'What you seek is within.'Aiden, struggling to contain his amus