Noah Drake looked at the mission board in front of him.
Complaint.
"System, there's a mistake in this mission. Why would you issue such a task?"
The response came in the same feminine, reliable, and professional tone.
"The system has conducted checks and found no errors. The system is functioning normally. Based on your current circumstances as the head of this manor and leader of the Three Tigers Bandit Group, the system has evaluated and issued the most feasible mission on your path to becoming the greatest thief."
"Does this answer satisfy your question? Please leave a review."
Noah took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, feeling slightly more at ease.
"I see. But why do I have this strange feeling... This is just the beginning, right? There's no way this path is lined with roses... No, it's more like it's lined with thorny rose stems. Becoming a thief? All the years of education and upbringing from my parents and school—wasted? Or... maybe I'll be a moral thief?"
No.
"Open the mission: I Am the Manor Lord."
Based on the manor's current situation, the system issued the Manor Lord mission.
1. Renovate and upgrade the manor from basic to intermediate level through gacha or manual upgrades.
2. Recruit 50 members into the Three Tigers Bandit Group.
3. Successfully lead your brothers to complete 50 heists, violate 500 people, kill 100 people, and spend 100,000 taels of silver.
... Sigh ...
Noah.
"Open achievement missions."
Based on the current evaluation, the system identified the following achievements:
Lone Leader Achievement: Turning your back on humanity (being the sole survivor of the manor).
Reward: 10 opportunities to simulate the Grand Dao, simulate life.
Welcome to the New World Achievement: Receive a self-sufficient camping kit.
Noah couldn't process it and blurted out:
"What? Ten simulations? Simulating life as a thief? Robbing, violating... My parents didn't raise me for 18 years to turn me into a thief!"
"Training to become a thief? A bandit? Ha!"
"System, I created you. Now you will select a different mission line. I refuse to be a thief."
The system's voice remained gentle, courteous, and professional:
"You lack the authority to alter the system. Please increase your strength to unlock this feature."
...
Noah ...
'Impressive.'
"As the manor lord, I'll switch careers from banditry to business."
The system promptly announced:
"You have just ended the Three-Generation Bandit Tradition of the manor. Achievement unlocked: Great Betrayer.
Reward: The manor will enter a three-day winter, effective from midnight."
"Detected: insufficient qualifications for the current identity. Main mission line temporarily suspended. The mission 'I Am the Manor Lord' is locked. The system recommends that you establish a new identity."
Cornered but determined, Noah succeeded.
"What? Trying to trick me? A mere egg trying to outsmart the duck?"
Feeling cheerful, Noah looked out at the world before him.
The warm sunlight, the gentle breeze carrying the scent of lush mountains and forests, filled him with a sense of tranquility unlike anything he had experienced before.
"It's unbelievable, but here I am in another world, with an unknown system and the identity of a world lord... Haha."
Swallowing his excitement, he thought: "Though it's different from the novels I've read, it's still quite interesting."
"Alright, it's decided. Time to fulfill my unfinished dream from when I was 14."
"Otherworld, here I come!"
"System, what's the name of this world?"
You lack the authority.
...!!
"What? Again with the lack of authority? Then, what do I currently have authority over?"
Based on your current cultivation level, which is too weak, this function is locked. The system advises you to raise your cultivation level quickly.
Reminder: Your current identity is noble. You are the master with absolute authority over this manor. You must act accordingly.
Noah.
...
"I need information about this world! System, it seems you're not as 'powerful' as your name suggests."
"The system's functions are determined by you. Any limitations likely have their reasons."
...
"Fine. I'll figure it out myself."