Mikael could only scold Mahlia in his heart as she laughed unkindly at him. He looked back at the list ignoring the laughing annoyance.
"Hey what this interaction thing?"
Mahlia stopped her laugh and looked towards the pointed item on the interface.
"I may as while introduce them. You've already seen the interface's new look, the new homepage is where you can now see me or to put it more precisely an image of me that can interact with you."
The new version of the system allows for Mika to create a visual version of Mahlia he can see so it doesn't seem like she is just a voice. It allows Mika to make a chibi version of Mahlia which she can help set up, an image of her she wants Mika to see.
"The main and sub options points are the new and improved version of what used to be your homepage. It's much easier to use now and has specific uses of which you can now access the beginner version of, of course you have to pay for it with coins but it's cheap at beginner level. "
Mika's head snapped up when he heard about paying to use the system functions. It was free at level 0. The things he could do with it at that level was pathetic but it was free.
" Aren't you becoming more shady after the update? My balance is in a single digit, how do you expect me to pay for stuff? I..... Wait, is this why there is a task station now?"
'Aaah, my host is so smart. '
"You got it in one Mika. Yes, that's why. You do tasks, earn coins and experience points. The system can't just hand stuff to you so therefore the need for equivalent exchange."
Mika took some time to digest what the system said. So basically, the system won't give him anything for free and he must earn what he needs to survive and grow. He can respect that, he only hopes the system doesn't play tricks.
Mahlia suddenly felt her data tingle as if her host was eyeing her with doubt. He couldn't possibly have guessed what she was up to right?
"It's fine, I don't mind doing tasks. But you haven't said anything about your new authority, or is that something I shouldn't ask about?"
Her authority? Did he have interest in the workings of the system?
"If you want to know about system secrets than no, I can't tell you. But if it's about what new freedoms I got I can tell you."
"I now greater control over the system features that you can use and can therefore hypothetically speaking, help you cheat a little more advantage."
Mika was surprised at her words. Wasn't the whole system under her control? Why she then have to help him cheat benefits?
Mahlia could almost see the chaotic thoughts of her host.
" I know I may seem to be almighty but am more like the manager here you see. I don't have omniscient control of the system, am an important part of it."
As an intelligent person, Mika caught on to her meaning. He was happy she was willing to get benefits for him, making that feeling of familiarity come again but he knew better than to force it this time.
" As long as you don't get in trouble, am happy to accept your good intentions."
He said with a smile on his face. He turned back to the homepage from the notification point and set about creating Mahlia's visual representation.
Mikael let her choose throughout the entire process and just inputted her decisions. What they go in the end was a cute red haired beautiful loli in an animal skin short dress with big blue eyes.
Her hair tied with a piece of animal skin rope but still managing to reach her ankle. She had no accessories though as Mika would have to buys those for her.
Mahlia who was finally given a visual form danced around happily on the homepage which would be her place of work when Mika opened the system.
"Thank you so much host, I love the new look but would happier if you got me so blings."
Mika looked at the happy loli and choose to ignore her statement. He hadn't had a look at his own redone information yet and started looking for the icon for it.
Mahlia saw his intension and stopped him.
" Dear host, as an added bonus to me having a visual form you can now tell me what you want and I can bring up the page. No need to wast time searching."
Mahlia said as she gave him a cute wink. This was a small example of using her new authority to give him small benefits.