The moment Rui returned home, he dropped his bag by the door and collapsed on his small bed, staring at the ceiling. The memory of Kian's voice echoed in his ears, deep and calm. That short moment had left a strange warmth in Rui's chest, stronger than he expected.
As silence settled over the room, a soft ding! echoed in his mind.
Then a cheerful, robotic voice chirped:
Welcome, Host~! Initializing Wealth-Building System!"
Rui sat up fast, heart racing. "No way… again?"
A glowing screen appeared before him — no glitch, no flicker. It was real.
[System Boot Complete][Binding Successful: Host – Rui Elen][Linked Target: Kian Elros – Bond Compatibility: 100%]
A floating chibi assistant in a suit and glasses materialized beside the screen, waving enthusiastically.
"Hi Rui! You've been selected for the exclusive Wealth-Building Program!""Your match — Kian Elros, Alpha, Age 24, CEO of Elros Corporation — has already been linked. Due to alpha-instinct sensitivity, Kian is aware of the bond connection."
Rui froze. "He… he knows I'm his mate?"
The chibi nodded with a smile.
"Of course! Alphas with high spiritual awareness always recognize their fated mate. Though he may not act on it yet, don't worry — you're already special to him!"
Rui's face turned red, but his heart swelled. He'd liked Kian from the moment they met — even before knowing any of this.
But the next part snapped his attention back to the screen.
[System Core Function: Wealth Creation]
Level 0 Access Unlocked:
Product Store – Level 0
Item Limit: 2 Active Products
Available Categories:
💸 Point to Money Conversion (legal, traceable channels)
💅 Beauty & Energy Boosts
System Wallet
Tracks earned points and wallet balance
Upgrade Goal:
Collect 1000 Points to unlock Level 1 and expand store options
[Note]: Tasks will appear regularly, based on either Rui's current life situation or interactions involving Kian. Completing tasks earns system points. The more points earned, the faster you unlock higher levels and gain access to powerful features.
Rui's eyes widened. "So I just… complete tasks, earn points, and I can make money? And even improve myself?"
"Exactly! And don't worry — all earnings are processed through clean, verified channels. Nothing shady!"
[Newcomer Starter Package Activated]+100 Points AddedStore Access: OPEN
Rui opened the Product Store menu, two basic options glowing softly:
[Basic Currency Exchange] – 50 points = ¥5000
[Skin & Glow Pack] – 50 points = Radiant skin + 24-hour energy boost
His hand hovered for only a second before selecting the first one.
[Transaction Complete – ¥5000 has been added to your verified digital wallet.][Legal Source: Freelancer Bonus (Verified)]
His phone buzzed. Rui opened his app — the ¥5000 was sitting there, real and spendable.
Rui's lips parted slowly. It wasn't a dream.
Rui stared in disbelief, then grinned — wide and breathless.
A system. A mate. A future.
For the first time in years, Rui felt like the world had finally started turning in his favor