Idle Money System

As Talon watched Alexander vanish into the tree, a wave of relief washed over him. That relief quickly dissipated as he sensed a presence behind him. Turning around, he saw three entities he knew all too well.

Their bodies were elongated and gaunt, seemingly held together by shadows rather than flesh. Their limbs, unnaturally long and thin, ended in claw-like hands that seemed capable of tearing through the very fabric of reality. Their faces were hollow, with deep-set eyes that glowed faintly, giving the impression of smoldering embers in a dark void.

Their presence exuded a chilling dread, as if they were harbingers of despair itself.

"Talon of the Titan race, how dare you allow that human to return to his world? Do you have any idea what grave crime you have committed?" one of them demanded in a deep voice, his tone was brimming with anger.

Talon just scoffed at the Wraith who spoke to him, glaring sharply in response, "What I choose to do is none of your concern. He didn't force his way into this realm, he merely stumbled upon it by accident, so it's not a crime for him to be captured." he explained to the three.

"So what? According to the rules of the fairy realm, if any race other than ours sets foot here, they must be killed, tortured, or...hehe." He the slightly paused, with a twisted smile spreading across his face as he giggled, leaving his sentence unfinished.

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Talon felt disgusted by the implication of the Wraith's last statement.

(Umm, please don't think of anything inappropriate, since it's not like that, actually, it's something like that.)

"That rule only applies to your kind, whose personalities are so twisted and disgusting. It clearly states that as long as no harm is done, we cannot kill them or administer their 'deserved punishment,'" he replied, filled with amusement in his voice.

"Actually, that human killed my pets, but he compensated me by giving me something else. So, it was a win-win, and he did not lose anything" Talon said inwardly, with a smile adorning his face.

"Hmph! Talon, if you weren't the son of the chief of your race, I would have chopped you into pieces and fed you to my slaves!" The Wraith's eyes glowed red, and a powerful pressure filled the air.

Talon merely pursed his lips, "Do you think I'm afraid? Don't forget that I ranked first among the strongest of my generation. I haven't survived all this time by relying solely on my father. Even if the three of you gang up on me, you're still no match," he said arrogantly, his voice dripping with coldness.

As their auras leaked and clashed with each other, sparks flew from their exchanged glares, creating an electric tension in the air.

The Wraith took a step back, realizing that even with three of them, they are really no match for Talon.

"This isn't over, Talon," the Wraith said threateningly, his gaze deadly.

In an instant, the three of them were absorbed into the ground by the shadows, leaving only Talon standing in the clearing. He glanced back at the hole in the tree and mused aloud, "The Ashbourne family is still alive and kicking. I wonder where you all are residing now?" His gaze drifted upward, filled with curiosity.

He had notice this when Alexander introduced himself. Since the Titan Tribe was particularly sensitive when it comes to bloodlines. After connecting these dots, Talon sensed that Alexander possessed the pure bloodline of the ancient Ashbourne family. Combining these two clues led him to this realization.

But he wasn't entirely sure, as it had been a long time since anyone had heard from the Ashbourne family after the Great War.

Inside the darkness, Alexander couldn't see anything, "Hello?" he called out loudly.

His voice echoed throughout the dark place. After walking for a while, he spotted a light so he quickened his pace. The familiar sight of the forest emerged before him, looking around he was finally back.

A wave of happiness washed over Alexander, he was greatly relieved to return back. That other world was dangerous, filled with something so abnormal and the unknown danger it have is so scary.

Yet, deep inside, he felt that such a world was where he truly belonged. Shaking his head, he called upon his system with a grin on his face.

"System, you were just making fun of me a moment ago, right? Look, I escaped and finally returned to this world. Now you should fulfill your end of the bargain!" Alexander said, excitement was evident in his voice as he anticipated his reward.

[>_<]

"..." Alexander did not say anything, as he tapped his finger on his shoulder, crossing his arms and giving the system panel an annoyed look at its expression.

[Side Quest: Find the portal to go back]

Difficulty: Impossible

Punishment for failing: Increases the pain by 100% from the original mission punishment.

Description: Since this seems impossible to achieve, failing the mission and accepting the original punishment is a good choice.

Rewards: Heavenly item of your choice (>_<)

Status: Completed]

The mission panel then expanded like a flat-screen TV, revealing an array of weapons. Among them were swords with distinctive designs and auras. Sword number 1 had a curved blade with jagged edges, looking fierce and battle worn.

Sword 2 gleamed with a golden hue, its sharp curve ready for swift strikes. Sword 3 stood tall and regal, with a complex hilt resembling a cross, hinting at ancient craftsmanship. Sword 4, was sleek and white, it had a dark brown handle, exuding an air of purity and precision. The unique crescent-shaped blade of sword 5 glimmered in gold, its circular guard adding to its mystique.

Sword 6 was silver with intricate, almost crystalline designs, paired with a blue hilt, radiating elegance. Sword 7 wavy blade and simple brown handle gave it an unpredictable and deadly charm. Sword 8, broad and angular, looked like it could cleave through anything in its path. Sword 9 is red and black design, coupled with a curved guard, emanated an ominous aura.

The sleek blue blade of sword 10, with its futuristic design and grey hilt, looked ready for cutting-edge battles.

In the bottom row, sword 11 was a classic straight silver blade with a golden hilt, exuding timeless heroism. Sword 12 purple blade and ornate hilt suggested a weapon of magical origins. The green and gold design of sword 13, with its detailed hilt, appeared as if forged in nature's heart. Sword 14, with its red blade and golden guard, seemed destined for a fiery warrior.

Sword 15's straight blade and feather-like hilt design hinted at a swift, cutting grace.

Sword 16, a white blade with golden accents and a detailed hilt, looked like it belonged to a celestial guardian. The fiery red blade of sword 17, with its jagged design and brown handle, seemed forged in the heart of a volcano. Sword 18, sleek and silver with a futuristic hilt, looked fit for a space-age knight.

Sword 19 is green blade with golden accents and a detailed guard appeared as a relic of the forest guardians. Lastly, sword 20, with its pink blade and intricate designs, stood out as a weapon of delicate yet formidable power.

[Weapon: Nightfang

Grade: Heaven

Description: Forged in the heart of a dying star, Nightfang's blade absorbs and stores cosmic energy. When wielded, it can unleash devastating energy blasts that can disintegrate enemies and other dark entities.

Its jagged edges are designed to tear through the fabric of space, suppressing any abilities of its foes. The sword also has a passive ability to cloak its wielder in shadows, making them nearly invisible in low light conditions.]

Reading this, Alexander felt a surge of satisfaction. He then moved his hand, navigating it to explore the next weapon in the system.

[Weapon: Sunfire Cleaver

Grade: Heaven

Description: This sword was forged from the core of a sun, giving it an intense, radiant energy. The golden hue of its blade is not just for show for it can emit searing bursts of solar energy that can incinerate foes with a single strike. Sunfire Cleaver has the unique ability to harness sunlight, making its wielder stronger during the day and nearly unstoppable in direct sunlight.

This weapon was created by a race of celestial blacksmiths who aimed to create a beacon of hope in times of darkness, ensuring that its wielder could bring light to the darkest corners of any realm.]

Alexander's eyes gleamed with interest as he scanned the information on each weapon. Though tempted to choose those weapons since he liked their ability, he stopped since he knew that he had to find the perfect match for his skills.

With each description about their unique properties, his desire to possess them all grew stronger. Finally, he arrived at weapon 30.

[Weapon: Starlight Rend

Grade: Heaven

Description: Forged in the depths of a nebula, Starlight Rend is a sleek, blue blade with a cutting-edge design that harnesses the power of stardust and Aetherial energy. Its main ability is to manipulate gravitational fields, allowing the wielder to control the weight and trajectory of their strikes with pinpoint accuracy.

The sword can create small gravitational wells to trap or disorient enemies, making it a formidable weapon against multiple foes.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Starlight Rend was created by an ancient race of star navigators who needed a weapon that could withstand the harsh conditions of space and provide unparalleled versatility in combat.]

As he scrolled through the options, Alexander found most of them unappealing and not quite to his taste. After scrolling through nearly a hundred swords, he finally landed on weapon 763. His excitement surged, as this weapon perfectly complemented his current self.