Beside Noah Drake's ear, a soft, feminine voice carried an air of authority, allowing no room for doubt.
"Please, host, do not panic. The system has no intention of kidnapping you. According to the information within the system, you, the master of this world, reincarnated into another one. Now that the conditions have been met, you have returned to your rightful place."
Hearing this, Noah exclaimed in surprise,
"What? Me, the master of this world... You've got to be kidding!"
"It's the absolute truth. You are the one who created me and countless other systems so that we could help you enjoy entertaining experiences and add a bit of spice to your immortal life.
At this very moment, time in both worlds is running parallel. In the world where you reincarnated, no one has yet noticed your disappearance."
Noah ....
"So... I… wh ."
"If you wish to return, there is only one way: you must cultivate to the pinnacle of the Grand Dao, regain the power you once had, and break through space and time to return to the moment you first arrived in this world. Additionally, all your memories and cultivation will remain intact when you return to your original world.
This is the system's way of bringing joy to your life.
Isn't it wonderful? So, please, start enjoying this exciting journey ahead."
Noah stood dumbfounded, his mind involuntarily conjuring up an image of himself breaking through space and time with sheer force to return to Earth.
"Breaking through space and time to return... Can I... really do that?"
The system shifted to a gentle, encouraging tone.
"Trust the system, trust yourself, and explore the wonders of this system and this world."
Noah shook his head and thought,
"But how long would it take me to accomplish such an extraordinary feat?"
The system's firm and decisive voice interrupted.
"Think of this as a period of training to grow stronger. Leave behind the warm embrace of your parents and spread your wings to soar. When you return, you will be a mature, outstanding individual admired by countless people, and your family will beam with pride when they speak of you."
Noah ..
"Perhaps... this could be my opportunity."
Taking a deep breath, though still somewhat nervous, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of excitement. He recalled the immense pressure of his previous life: studying, exams, and family expectations. Those endless days buried in books, cramming knowledge to the point of exhaustion, all for grades and the occasional praise from teachers and peers—but nothing more.
"That wasn't the kind of person I wanted to be. I want to be someone admired by all.
I want to be someone useful, free to do what brings me joy.
Yes, I'll seize this chance… No, I, the master of this world, will embrace this new journey."
Calming his breath to regain composure, Noah spoke,
"System, open the status panel."
Host: Noah Drake
Age: 17 years and 9 months
Cultivation: None
Identity: Leader of Tigers Leopard Manor
Main Quest: Unlocked
First Step: (Click for details)
Side Quest: Unlocked
I Am the Manor Lord: (Click for details)
Achievement Quest: Unlocked
(Click for details)
"Hmm, this feels like a video game. Let's see what the main quest is about."
The feminine voice, now brimming with enthusiasm, declared:
"Based on the current circumstances, the system hereby issues your first set of quests:
1. Transform the manor into the largest bandit faction in Wolfspire City.
2. Reclaim the manor's banner currently lost elsewhere.
3. Orchestrate at least 100 robberies, assault no fewer than 70 women, kill no fewer than 30 men, and spend 100 taels of silver monthly (the standard set by the previous manor lord).
4. Establish your faction as the sole bandit group in the region.
Rewards: 10 tickets for interdimensional reunions for each objective, calculated monthly."
Noah silently listened to the cheerful yet energetic voice outlining the tasks...
Silence. Anger. Helplessness. A heavy sigh.
With a weighted tone, he muttered,
"What is this? You must be joking, right? How can you expect me to do such things?"