The cool night air brushed against Ariz's skin as he walked home. The faint hum of streetlights and the occasional rustle of leaves filled the quiet neighborhood, but Ariz barely noticed.
His thoughts were consumed by the system—the mysterious voice in his head, the quest he'd completed, and the rewards he'd earned.
He stopped by a bench, under a flickering street lamp, its dim light casting long shadows across the cracked pavement. To his left, a billboard glowed faintly. At its center, a crimson emblem pulsed with a faint red light, its design sharp and menacing even in the dim glow. Ariz sat on the bench and glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then focused inward, calling up the system interface. A sleek, holographic screen popped up before him, glowing faintly in the dark.
The first thing he saw was a notification:
[Quest Completed!]
Mission: "The First Touch"
Rewards:
[Enhanced Touch: Your touch now heightens the sensitivity and pleasure of women.]
[Resonance Energy (RE): +10 Drops.]
Ariz's eyes scanned the rewards. Enhanced touch? Resonance Energy? What did it all mean? Before he could process it, the system's voice chimed in, smooth and teasing.
[Not bad for your first quest, baby. But don't get too cocky—this is just the beginning.]
"You," Ariz muttered under his breath, still getting used to the idea of having a voice in his head. "What's Resonance Energy?"
The system's tone was playful, but there was a hint of warmth in her voice.
[Alright, let me break it down for you.]
She began explaining, her words flowing effortlessly into his mind.
[Resonance Energy, or RE, is the core of your growth. It's the essence of power, the fuel that will make you stronger. You can get it in a few ways: Conquering women, devouring Heart Crystals or treasures, and completing quests like the one you just did. The more RE you gather, the stronger you'll become.]
Ariz frowned, trying to wrap his head around it. "So, it's like… experience points?"
[Close, but better. RE isn't just about leveling up—it's about evolving. It'll help you unlock abilities, enhance your stats, and even awaken your bloodline. Think of it as the key to your destiny.]
"And the enhanced touch?" Ariz asked, his curiosity piqued.
[Ah, that's a fun one.] The system's voice took on a mischievous edge. [Your touch now heightens the sensitivity and pleasure of women. It's a passive ability, so it's always active, but you can deactivate it anytime you want. Just imagine what you can do with that~]
Ariz's face flushed. "W-Wait, that's… that's kind of—"
[Don't act like you're not excited, baby. I can feel your heart racing.]
"Shut up," Ariz muttered, though he couldn't help the small smile tugging at his lips.
Ariz shook his head, trying to push away the mental image of Layla blushing as she helped him off the bus.
Finally, his eyes landed on the last reward: 10 Drops of Resonance Energy.
"So, what do I do with this Resonance Energy?" Ariz asked.
[You'll use it to grow stronger, baby. But first, let's check out your Starter Pack. You've earned it.]
"Starter Pack?" Ariz echoed, intrigued.
[Yep. Think of it as a welcome gift from me. Go ahead, open it.]
Ariz focused on the system interface, and a new notification appeared:
[Starter Pack Unlocked!]
Rewards:
Aura of Allure:
[Passive Effect : Increases your charm and attractiveness.]
[Active Effect : Allows you to subtly influence the emotions of those who lay eyes on you. You can slightly increase or decrease emotions like lust, love, or dislike, but you cannot change the emotions themselves.]
Pregnancy Control:
[Function : You can control whether or not a woman can become pregnant. This ability is tied to your will and can be activated or deactivated at any time.]
Lesser Illusion Manipulation:
[Description : A basic version of the Illusion Manipulation skill. Currently, you can create minor illusions or alter sensory perceptions (e.g., sight, sound, touch). As you grow stronger, more advanced functions will unlock.]
RE Drops for Awakening:
[Function : A significant amount of RE Drops, enough to awaken you to D-Class directly.]
Ariz's eyes widened as he read through the rewards. "This… this is insane. Aura of Allure? Pregnancy Control? Illusion Manipulation? What even is this?"
[It's your starter pack, baby. Consider it a head start on your journey. Now, let's get you awakened.]
Ariz hesitated, his mind swirling with questions. "Wait, before we do that… I need to know more. What is this system? Why do I have it? And who are you? Why is this different from a normal awakening?"
The system's voice softened, losing some of its playful edge. [The system is called the Greedy System. As you might already know what systems are, and this is similar to those systems, but the Greedy System is solely designed to Desire or Greed of its host. So it will help you achieve whatever you desire.]
" Hehehehe… and what about the awakening?"
[ It's not like the normal awakenings humans go through, usually humans go through a process called Great awakening in which they build a connection with nature, and their potential and talent decides their rankings and advancement. Those are limited, tied to their potential and the energy of the Great Awakening. But you… you're special.]
"Special? How?" Ariz asked, his curiosity piqued.
[You're not just some human, Ariz. You're… different. Your soul carries a legacy, a power that goes beyond what most can comprehend. The system is tied to that legacy.]
Ariz frowned, trying to process her words. "What do you mean? And who are you? Why are you helping me?"
There was a pause, as if the system was choosing her words carefully. [I'm someone who's been with you for a long time, Ariz. Longer than you can remember. I'm bound to you, tied to your soul. I will guide you, protect you, and help you unlock your true potential. As for why… Cuz I am your Wife.]
Ariz's mind raced. "But I haven't even married yet, much less have a wife!!"
[Not in this life Ariz… I am your Wife from your past life. I know it may sound like utter bullshit but believe me everything I say or do is true and for your wellbeing…. Just leave the past life talks for now we have all the time in our life as i will always be with you.]
Wife? Past life? Bound to his soul? None of this made sense, but he could feel the sincerity in her voice. There was something familiar about her, something that made him trust her even though he didn't fully understand.
"And why is this different from a normal awakening?" he asked.
[Because you're not just awakening to power, Ariz. You're awakening to your destiny. The system doesn't just enhance your abilities— it removes the limits on them. You will not have to worry about any bottlenecks, any limits. You essentially have limitless potential. And with the system's power and resources, you will glide through the ranks and gain immense power.]
Ariz took a deep breath, her words sinking in. It was a lot to process, but one thing was clear: his life was about to change in ways he couldn't even imagine.
[ So are you ready to Awaken ? ]
"Alright.. Lets do this"