Stats
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Name: Akashic Torre
SP: 1,148
Skills: [Heal], [Parallel Thought]...
Physique: Gods Chosen
Strength: 75
Agility: 70
Stamina: 72
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I got quite the boost today, but I'm still pretty weak compared to some of the guards in that house.
I'm not naive enough to believe I'll never have to fight anyone strong. If I truly want to live this new life to the fullest, I'm sure many enemies will arise.
Especially after I deal with Daniel and his entourage.
I may even have to face Silas…
I shook my head, stood up, and went to shower.
It's only mid-evening. I grabbed my phone and called my grandma.
*Ring...* *Ring...* *Ring...* -
"Ah! Hello Aka!"
The nickname my grandmother always used.
"Hey grandma, I was calling back to follow up on the plans earlier. I know Naomi's birthday is in three days, and I'm going to start heading down there tomorrow since it's pretty far."
"Don't worry about your classes! It's been so long since you've seen them. Karin says Little Na misses you!" I felt bad; I hadn't had any contact with her since I moved away.
"Yeah, I feel bad for not talking to them for so long..." We continued to talk for a little while. My grandparents weren't coming because they were planning a celebration later this month that didn't involve them having to travel all the way there.
After she hung up, I got a call from an unknown number, but I knew ahead of time it was Aunt Karin.
She called, and we went over the party plan. It was a small dinner with us, Naomi, and two of her friends.
Naomi was going to be staying in a hotel with them for the weekend, so I was going to stay at my aunt's house.
She said she had the same room I used to live in prepared for me, which made me smile.
We talked for a little while, and she mentioned how much Naomi had asked about me over the years.
I apologized and promised to make up for it before we hung up. Not long after that, I began preparing for the trip.
Thinking back to my first time around, I really died without ever seeing them again...
I started looking at flight tickets since I didn't have a car, but I didn't have much money left either.
Round-trip tickets cost $600, and I had just paid rent, so I didn't have any disposable cash.
I thought of renting a car instead. It was a little cheaper, but factoring in gas, not by much.
I had enough money for that, so I decided to take the plunge. I didn't want to stress over money anymore.
I'm sure something will work itself out.
*Knock, knock, knock.*
Before I even called to make the appointment, there was a knock at my door.
I stood up, confused. There shouldn't be anyone here right now.
I walked toward the door, looking through the peephole to see one familiar person.
It was the guard who stood outside of Silas's room.
I opened the door, coming face to face with a tall man with short, spiky red hair.
"My name is Klein. I was sent by Lord Vero to deliver your rewards."
He handed me a few sets of keys and asked me to follow him.
I had him wait a second as I put on some outside clothes and let him lead the way.
We got into a white SUV with tinted windows, completely different from the one I got in yesterday.
It seemed more luxurious and expensive; the seats were comfortable, and the temperature was perfect.
This new world I was being introduced to was both exciting and full of danger.
Either way, I wanted more of it.
We drove about 15 minutes before reaching a giant home. It was different from Silas's since there weren't dozens of guards everywhere, just a nice-looking house.
*Picture*
I had some ideas, and my heartbeat sped up.
We got out, and Klein led me to the front door.
"This is the new home Lord Vero has gifted you. The other two keys belong to the vehicles stored in your garage. If you check your bank account soon, there will be money deposited as well. The marriage contracts will be voided when Lord Vero meets with Mr. Sparrow."
I was in shock. I was not expecting Silas to be so generous. Almost dying was starting to seem semi worth it
"If there is anything you dislike, feel free to mention it." Looking at Klein's demeanor, I realized he wasn't just a simple guard; he seemed more like a butler or a personal attendant of Silas.
"Everything's perfect. Thank you, Klein." He nodded, turned around, got back in the SUV, and left.
I stood around, looking at everything in disbelief.
One afternoon completely changed my life. Wow.
Grabbing the key that looked like it was for the house, I used it to unlock the door.
I was immediately hit with a rush of cool air and a pleasant scent.
Looking around at the high ceilings and comfortable furniture, I expected something more gaudy, but it was sleek and more traditional.
I walked around the place. There were seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms. There were extra rooms used as office spaces and even a full gym.
Eventually, I made my way to the backyard. The grass was bright green and looked healthy, and the backyard was huge, with an in-ground pool and a small slide.
[+350 Satisfaction Points]
After taking in my surroundings and enjoying the view, I went to the garage. I was excited to see what cars were in there.
Entering, I saw a similar car to the one I arrived in, but it was black instead.
*Picture*
Next to it was a sports car, glossy black with a sleek finish.
*Picture*
Both were free, and everything seemed very expensive.
Not that I mind.
*Ding*
Just then, I received a notification from my bank.
MoonCity Bank: Received: $5,000,000.
I was in shock, but the messages kept coming.
MoonCity Bank: Account on hold, authorization needed.
Yeah, that sounds about right. What do I do?
MoonCity Bank: Authorization Granted.
MoonCity Bank: Message from Bank Manager: Hello, Mr. Torre! Your transaction has been approved by Mr. Vero, so there won't be any problems. You are eligible for a card upgrade. Please visit the bank when you have time. We will have you in and out within minutes!
MoonCity Bank: Balance: $5,000,561.01
*Picture*
A lot happened within a few minutes, but it seems Silas expected the issues and already handled them.
I was now five million dollars richer and didn't know how to feel. Back-to-back surprises made me numb; my emotions short-circuited a little.
Feeling like it was a dream, I just stood in place and looked around. Well, at least I have a vehicle to drive back to meet everyone. I didn't have to rent one now.
I mean, I also had the money to fly, but I got my first car and wanted to use it.
I still had a lot to do before tomorrow.
I was going to be down there for a few days, so I needed to pack some clothes. I need to go shopping for new ones since my old clothes are snug after I got bigger, but I'll just do that when I'm there.
When I get back, I'll have to move out of my old apartment.
*Sigh* Well, for now, I'll get my card situation sorted out and prepare for tomorrow's trip.
I decided to take the SUV since it was better suited to longer drives and had more space inside. I had to search for more information on it, like the type of gas it needed and its cost.
For now, though, I could drive the supercar. I hurriedly pressed the button that opened the garage and hopped inside.
I adjusted the seat to the perfect spot and just took in that new car smell.
The seats were comfortable, the wheel felt nice in my hand, and I had good visibility—everything was excellent.
Setting the GPS to the bank, I pushed the start button and heard the engine come to life.
A silent little rumble was heard as I pressed the gas slightly after taking it out of park.
Slowly, I inched forward, making my way out of the estate. I hit the street and followed the GPS.
[+250 Satisfaction Points]
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I arrived at the bank pretty quickly, as it wasn't very far, and I was greeted by a short man in a suit.
I called ahead, so I didn't run into any trouble, as I was on a bit of a schedule.
"Mr. Torre! How nice of you to arrive so quickly! As promised, you'll be in and out. All we need is some information, and your card will be handed to you."
We went through the formalities, and at the end, I was handed a black plated card encrusted with diamonds with gold edges.
"This seems fancy for someone with my finances." I looked at the card, a little confused.
"Well, while this card is only given to those with assets over one hundred million, we felt your potential and wanted to establish a friendly relationship now!" Hearing his flattering speech I quickly understood.
The Vero family is pretty rich and powerful. It's a smart move befriending someone who seems to have deep ties with its true patriarch.
He then proceeded to tell me some benefits of the card. It would never decline and worked perfectly in all countries since it was made and promoted by the world central bank.
The list went on and on—it was pretty useful.
We shook hands, and I left. On my way back to the car, I spotted some kids taking a picture of it.
[+2 Satisfaction Points]
I drove off, my new destination being the school so I could report my future and previous absences.
My instructor wasn't in, so I just made my way to her student aide.
It didn't take long before I saw a short girl with blonde hair running around with papers in hand.
"Luna!" I called out to her as I sped up my pace. She froze and turned around, looking a little confused before recognition flashed in her eyes.
"akashic…? oh, hello. you haven't been in class in a while, are you okay?" She was a quiet girl but very nice; I first met her in high school.
She chose to come to this school because her older sister was a sophomore here. Her sister was a popular influencer. I've only met her once, and she was quite different from Luna—very energetic.
Considering I was a pretty good student who's never missed school and gets good grades, it's weird that I've missed two days without warning.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking. An emergency came up, and I'll be absent for a few days. I wanted to ask if you could let the instructor know?"
Today is Thursday, and since I'm going back to my hometown, I won't be here tomorrow. Naomi's birthday is Saturday, and I'll be staying down there for a few days. I don't know when I'll be back in school.
"o-okay. i won't be here tomorrow, but I'll text her and let her know. i'll need to take a picture of you holding your student ID so she knows you actually came here."
I nodded and stepped back, grabbing my ID from my wallet and holding it in front of me.
I told her I was ready and stood still, waiting for the picture to be taken.
"done. I'll let her know. i hope everything goes well."
I thanked her and walked away, getting ready to head back to my apartment to pack for tomorrow.
I decided to sleep there for the night since I already had my new home locked up.
To think it's about to be my last night in this apartment...