°༺{ The Vengeance Begins}༻°
The morning sun of Oakhaven crept through the gaps in the heavy silk curtains of the luxury suite, but the heat remained trapped within the king-sized bed. Rowie's head slowly crested, emerging from the depths of Mia's soft, warm embrace.
He rose, revealing a physique that was nothing short of a masterpiece—muscles rippling with ideal proportions, every fiber hardened to peak optimization. His midsection was a sculpted six-pack, carved as if from living marble. Most striking, however, was his raw vitality; he stood tall and unyielding, boasting a newfound strength that the System had completely overhauled. The biological failures of his past were now nothing more than a bad memory.
Mia reached up, her fingers trailing along the nape of his neck before she pulled him down for a deep, lingering morning kiss. "You're incredible in bed, Master," she whispered against his lips, her voice a husky, breathless rasp. "Even without the System's influence... if we had met under normal circumstances, I still would have fallen for you."
Rowie returned the kiss for a moment before pulling back with a grim, knowing smirk. "A lot of women hated me once, Mia. I was the 'bad boy'—the one they wanted because of my face. That part was real; I'm not humble about it. But they always vanished after the first night. My body used to fail me when it mattered most. Premature ejaculation was my curse. It was my cage."
The blunt honesty hit Mia hard, filling her with a mix of pity and awe for the transformation standing before her. "But you're free now, Master. You have everything. Or at the very least, you have the world in the palm of your hand."
"You're right," Rowie said as he stood up, his elegant, perfect frame on full display. "But I need a shower first. You coming?"
Without waiting for an answer, Rowie swept Mia up with a single arm—his physical strength had reached terrifying new levels. With his free hand, he grabbed a thick, ultra-soft bamboo fiber towel. As they moved toward the steam shower, Mia trailed her tongue along his neck, tracing the line of his ear and nose before locking their mouths together in a hungry embrace.
In a different layer of reality, within the [Inventory Collection], the mood was far less romantic. Jax and Elena were trapped in a luxurious but maddeningly static void. They sat frantically tapping at the transparent Visual-Feed screens grafted directly onto their optic nerves. With no response from Rowie, they were met only with a silent, hovering notification from Mosara:
> " System Message: Please await confirmation from Master Rowie. "
> 『 To stave off boredom, feel free to explore the entertainment suite. Audio and digital visuals are available for your leisure. 』
> •••
Digital earphones materialized on their heads instantly. Jax let out a guttural snarl of frustration. "I'm not a damn child who needs games!"
Elena, ever the strategist, squinted at the corner of her display. "Look at the denominations, Jax."
> " S-Coin (Silver): 500 "
> " G-Coin (Gold): 0 "
> •••
"The silver is just pocket change for entertainment," Elena said, her finger hovering over the holographic interface. "We need Gold if we want to regain any real influence. A thousand Silver only buys ten Gold. And to get even one of Master Rowie's high-value C-Coins? We'd need a thousand Gold. Our status is leagues below his."
Jax spat on the floor. "Five hundred silver won't even buy a decent soul."
A while later, Rowie and Mia emerged from the bathroom. A heavy white towel was draped over Rowie's left shoulder, leaving his broad, damp chest exposed.
Mia took the towel, dabbing the stray droplets from his skin while Rowie opened the automated wardrobe. He selected a pair of cooling silk boxers and a V-neck tee crafted from the finest Egyptian cotton. For Mia, he held out a set of black French lace lingerie and a sheer, elegant satin dress.
"Ooh, you want me in this? Fantastic," Mia chirped, stepping into the black lace that hugged her curves. "Your hands were so gentle when you picked this out. I feel like your favorite doll. Are you going to play with me again tonight?"
Rowie remained silent, drying his hair. He sat on the edge of the bed, his muscular thighs spread. "Sit," he commanded softly. Mia turned and sat between his knees, facing him. Rowie began to towel-dry her hair, eventually switching to a hairdryer to finish the job for her thick, voluminous locks.
"Mosa...!" Rowie called out once he was done. Silence. "MOSARA!!!"
Clink! The grand system display shimmered into existence with a golden glow.
『 Good morning, Master. Welcome back. Current Balance: 52 C-Coins. Would you like to convert to your bank balance or use your mobile interface to place an order? 』
"Order the best breakfast in the city. I'm starving," Rowie said. Within seconds, a silver tray laden with caviar, truffle omelets, and premium luwak coffee appeared miraculously on their dining table.
『 You look refreshed, Master. Was last night's 'calibration' of your hardware... satisfactory? 』
"I'm happy. I enjoyed it, Mosara," Rowie admitted, taking a bite of his food.
『 Heh. It seems your 'Toys' are quite restless. They've been messaging incessantly. Here are the seven Daily Quest proposals available: 』
* 『 Master, Jax wants to prove his worth by eliminating Mia's clan informants. 』
* 『 Elena suggests using her old connections to seize enemy properties. 』
* 『 Reconnaissance: Plant wiretaps at Vane Logistics HQ. 』
* 『 Pest Control: Wipe your digital history from the police archives. 』
* 『 Personal Execution: Target 'Sora' detected at a downtown elite bar. 』
* 『 Abduction: Bring a key Sky-Tower witness to the Collection. 』
* 『 Sabotage: Detonate the central servers of a business rival. 』
Rowie's eyes locked onto number five. Sora. The rich brat who used to treat Rowie like a plaything, the one who left him traumatized with insults about his past failures. A cold, ancient rage began to burn in his veins.
"Well, Master? Do you confirm?" Mosara asked.
Rowie's face twisted into a savage, predatory grin—an expression that made even Mia shudder in her seat. "One condition," Rowie hissed sharply. "Drag that worm to me alive."
⫷ DAILY QUEST ACTIVATED ⫸
" Target: Sora | Executioners: Jax & Elena "
" Synergy Bonus: +20% S-Coins (Joint Execution Bonus) "
" Rowie's Reward: +2 C-Coins "
" Collection Reward: +50 G-Coins "
Tonight, Sora would learn that the man he once trampled had returned to collect a debt of pain—with deadly interest.
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