Darren's alarm buzzed softly at six in the morning. Without hesitation, he grabbed his phone and opened the system app.
[Daily Check-in Complete: +£17 rebate credited.]
[Current Bank Balance: £1,254.35]
He smiled to himself — the balance was climbing, slowly but surely.
Each day followed the same pattern: check in, review investments, calculate growth, plan next steps.
It was a routine he never missed.
At the kitchen table, Darren pulled up the details on the neighborhood café the system had flagged.
[Investment Cost: £8,000]
[Projected Monthly Profit: £1,200]
[Rebate Bonus: +12% on related businesses]
His brows furrowed. It was a big step — more than the family had ever spent on a single purchase since they fell from grace.
He opened the banking app again, eyes flicking to the balance.
£1,254.35 — not enough to buy outright, but a solid start.
"Maybe I should save a bit more," he muttered.
Aria appeared, holding two mugs of tea.
"Mom says you've been working hard."
Darren nodded, taking the cup gratefully.
"We're getting there, Aria. One step at a time."
Later that afternoon, Darren stopped by the convenience store, chatting with neighbors and small business owners.
He was building more than just money — he was building trust.
The system pinged suddenly with a new notification:
[New System Feature Unlocked: Expenditure Multiplier]
[Description: Every amount spent will now trigger a multiplier reward ranging from 100x to 1000x return on that expenditure.]
[Conditions: Multiplier outcome varies by amount spent, timing, and system mood.]
[Warning: Risk of low multipliers if spending recklessly.]
Darren blinked, heart racing.
"So, spending money now could multiply my returns… but it's a gamble?"
He thought about the café — a big spend but possibly worth the risk.
The system pinged again:
[Mission Update: Maintain 10 consecutive daily check-ins to unlock next rebate tier.]
Darren's eyes narrowed.
The challenge was clear.
No shortcuts.
That night, he lay awake, mind racing.
Every pound added was a brick in their foundation.
Every smart move could change everything — but now, every pound spent was a potential jackpot.