"Kaito, I want to ask you something."
"Ask about what?"
"I want you to show me the system you use."
"You want to see it?"
Kaito then brought up his system notification.
Kaito's system notification glowed blue.
"Is this the system notification?"
"Yeah, of course."
[Main Player: Kaito Deluxe]
Kaito took out the gold he had just exchanged for the points he possessed.
He handed 15 gold to Leon as a precaution.
"Take this, just in case."
"Hey, where did you get that gold?"
"From here!"
[Total Points: 1,000,000,000,000.
Note: Every 10 points can be exchanged for 1 gold as currency.]
"Where did you get those points?"
"From chests, missions I've completed, and investors."
"Investors? What do you mean?"
[Investors supporting you: 4]
"Four? Who are your investors?"
"Take a look."
[Investor Names:
1. TI
2. The Monkey King
3. Guardian of the Sacred Spring
4. Green Dragon]
"Aren't investors supposed to provide capital to gain valuable assets in the future?"
"Yeah, that's how it works in your world. But in this world, investors give you points in exchange for carrying out their orders."
"So, you're carrying out their orders?"
"Something like that. Look, we've arrived."
Welcome back, everyone.
"Zira, did you change your appearance? Hey, don't tell me you—!"
"Good grief, I only gave her a little advice so she could become stronger."
Yes, what Kaito said is true. I just changed my appearance a bit and want to train myself to grow stronger and save lots of people.
"Damn you, Kaito! Oh, by the way, Zira, here's the food."
Thank you, Leon. Kaito, do you want to stay with us?
Kaito took off his hat and tossed it onto a seat.
He also grabbed the food Leon had given me.
"Come on, let's eat."
Hey, why did you take the food without permission?
"Because I'm starving, you know."
I've prepared everything, so let's eat.
"Yeah, Zira."
The three of us approached the dining area, set up the food, and started eating the meal Leon bought.
How much did you spend on this food, Leon?
"W-well …"
"He didn't have any gold, so I paid for it with my gold."
Wait, we're in the Aetheryn continent, right? If I recall, they still use gold as currency here.
Sorry, Leon, I forgot to mention something small like that.
"You're always so forgetful."
So, you forgive me?
"Not really."
Ugh, you're impossible, Leon.
"Oh, by the way, Zira, I want to ask you about the system since you and I are both system players."
What do you want to ask me about?
"Do you have any investors, and how many points do you have?"
As for points, I forgot how many I've used.
"Just open your system."
O-okay.
[Main Player: Zira Leonhert
Points Owned: 50,000
Investors: - ]
"Oh, so you still don't have any investors, huh?"
Yeah, that's right. Why?
"I'm going to offer you an investor I think would be perfect for you."
Who is it?
"Hey, don't do anything reckless!"
"System, give me some investors suitable for a girl like this."
[Searching]
[Found]
Wow, that was fast.What investors was Kaito talking about? Does he have so many points that he can invest in me?
[Investor Names:
1. The Dark Dragon of Abyss
2. War Guardian Angel
3. The Sleeping King
4. Slayer of Gods]
"Are there any others? Or something like that?"
[No available investors found]
[Most investors have already invested in the first system player]
"Damn it! Who's this first system player?"
Come to think of it, how do you get points from investors?
"You'll get quests. Argh, this feels refreshing, hold on. And you have to complete the quests they give you."
What if you fail?
"That's your loss, and they might abandon you."
Have you ever been abandoned by your investors?
"So far, I don't recall, but I don't think so."
"But I'm curious why you guys can become system players like this. And why not me?"
That's why I asked what happened to you after entering that book's dimensional rift, but I seem to have forgotten, just like you guys.
"Wow, the food's all gone. Alright, I'm heading to the bathroom."
What are you going to do, huh?
"Take a bath, what else?"
Oh, right. S-sorry about that.
"A question that didn't need to be asked."
Kaito went to the bathroom after cleaning up the food.
Hey, Kaito, did you bring a change of clothes?
"No need to worry, I brought some from the system."
Oh, good then.
"Zira, I want to ask you something."
Ask what?
"About how vast the Aetheryn continent is."
If it's about that, I'll explain based on what I know now.
[Omniscient Skill Activated]
This region has about three parts. The first is called Muhacir, a place for immigrants or visitors.
Next, there's a place called Masakin, the residence for the native inhabitants here.
In the center, there's a great library mediated by a tree, which is why it's called the Knowledge Tree.
After that, at the heart of it all, there's a grand palace for the government there.
"Is this continent big or not?"
This continent is a large continent. Even Muhacir and Masakin are divided into three parts, each distinguished by caste.
Yaaawn …
(Sound of yawning)
I'm getting sleepy. So, where are you and Kaito going to sleep? There are only two rooms here, and I'm going to sleep in the one called Hadi.
"Well, if you're sleepy, what can we do? Alright, you can go to bed first. I'll sleep in the living room."
Why are you sleeping in the living room?
"To keep watch in case Kaito tries to steal again."
Yeah, it seems you still think he's a thief, huh. Oh well.
Good night, Leon.
"Good night to you too."
I left Leon in the living room and went into my room.
Yeah, I think I'll lock this door for some peace of mind.
Yaaawn …
I hope they don't make any noise tonight.
Time to sleep.
"Man, a bath at night feels so refreshing. I've changed into clean clothes and I'm all set. Alright, it's time to sleep."
Kaito came out of the bathroom and headed to the living room.
"Hey, Leon, where's Zira? And why are you sleeping here?"
"I'm sleeping here to make sure you don't steal or run off again."
"Fine, whatever you say. Where's my room? Is it the Hadi room?"
Kaito started heading toward the room labeled Hadi, but Leon tried to stop him.
"Are you trying to make noise again? That's Zira's room, you know. You're sleeping in the other one."
"What's it called?"
"Naum. That room is called Naum."
"Alright then. Good night, Leon."
Kaito left Leon in the living room and headed to the room called Naum, not far from the Hadi room.
"Okay, it's time for me to sleep too. Time to turn off this light. Good night."
In Kaito's room, he was analyzing data using his system.
"System, find King Arthur's whereabouts immediately!"
[Searching]
"If the system can't find his location, I'll track him down myself. It's too dangerous if Zira gets involved in this."
In Muhacir, while all the residents were asleep, two shadowy figures made of mist hovered above their homes.
They looked like scouts observing the residents who carried the bloodline of King Arthur.
"Hey, Kimera, have you found where Qia, Elvadous, and Zira are?"
"No, Kimura, they seem to be clever at hiding."
"Alright, let's circle around again to find them before King Arthur gets angry with us."
"Okay, brother, let's go."
The two dark warriors transformed back into mist and began to leave Muhacir.
[Evil Energy Confirmed]
"Yes, it seems it's our turn now, Stark."
"Indeed, Yulian, it's time for us to stop the influence of darkness in this kingdom."
Stark and Yulian stepped out and activated Silver Sky to pursue the two minions of the dark king.
A battle erupted in the sky between two clouds of mist and the kingdom's two strongest warriors.
"Kimura, they're starting to chase us."
"Use Purple Bomb!"
"Alright, Purple Bomb, come forth!"
Instantly, the sky turned purple, and a violet mist enveloped the two warriors.
"We won't let you escape so easily."
Light of Xhapier
A magical array appeared behind Lord Stark, unleashing seven radiant swords aimed at Kimura and Kimera.
"Damn it! They're …"
"Dark Eyes! Shadow Teleportation!"
Kimura opened a teleportation portal to escape.
"Cloud of Despair! Heaven's Shade!"
Spears from the Cloud of Despair rained down on the two.
"Srak!"
"Kimera, you? No, Kimera!"
Kimera was pierced by a spear and fell to the ground.
"Go, Kimura!"
"I won't let your sacrifice be in vain, Kimera."
Kimura entered the Shadow Teleportation portal and vanished from the skies of the Ashtil kingdom.
"Arghhh … it hurts. What do you want from me, huh?!"
"We're going to ask you about something."
"What, huh?!"
The two warriors took Kimera to the kingdom's secure facility.
[Kimera, one of King Arthur's minions, has been captured]
"Yes, just as I suspected. They managed to capture him."
"Tweet-tweet …"
Huh? It's morning already?
Yaaawn …
I'm still sleepy, you know. Alright, I need to get ready so Kaito will train me.
"Good morning, Zira."
Good morning, Leon. Where did Kaito go?
"Kaito left early this morning. Do you want to take a bath or eat first?"
Yaaawn …
I think I'll take a bath first and wash my face.
"Alright, Zira, I'll prepare your food then."
Okay, thanks, Leon.
I left Leon, grabbed a towel, and headed to the bathroom.
"But where did Kaito go this morning?"
Kaito flew to Muhacir to search for the whereabouts of Elvadous and his sister Qia.
"I have to find them quickly. Qia and Elvadous, wait for me."
At the kingdom's security facility, Yulian and Stark were interrogating Kimera.
"So, your name is Kimera. What exactly are you doing here? Answer me now!"
"I won't answer because this is an order from my lord."
"Who's your lord?"
"The dark lord who has risen from death."
"Hey, you!"
Yulian pulled Stark aside and took him out of the interrogation room.
"If we act like this, it'll be hard to find the real mastermind behind this."
"Yeah, but what should we do?"
"Meet someone."
"Who are you talking about?"
"There are two immigrants who seem unusual because they have their own analysis systems. I call them system players."
Stark looked skeptical but began considering Yulian's suggestion.
"You can tell me if you want to. I'll spread the word about training for now. Please keep an eye on Kimera."
"Alright, Yulian, be careful out there."
Yulian left the room, and Stark seemed focused on handling Kimera.
"How's your day going, my people? Are you happy?"
"Yes, we're happy, Princess Qia."
"Good to hear, especially since my brother isn't here. He's handling diplomatic relations with the surrounding islands in the Aetheryn continent."
"Keep it up, Princess Qia!"
Whoosh!
"Huh? Who's that?"
Kaito descended from the sky and approached Qia to share some information.
"Qia, do you know a safe place where we can talk? I have valuable information about this."
"There's a place—my house, actually."
"Alright, let's go there now."
Kaito took Qia toward her residence.
Kaito carried Qia, flying to reach her house.
"So, this is what it feels like to be carried while flying, huh, Brother Kaito?"
"Yeah, this is what it's like."
"Brother Kaito, why do you look worried?"
"There's something I need to talk to you about."
"Huh? What?"
"That must be your house. We're here."
Whoosh!
Kaito and Qia arrived in front of Qia's house and went inside
"What do you want to tell me, Kaito?"
"Alright, the first thing I want to talk about is the existence of two figures, Kimera and Kimura."
"Who are they?"
"They're targeting you and your brother because you both carry the bloodline of King Arthur and can wield Evil Magic Energy."
"So what if that's true?"
"King Arthur has risen. Now he wants you both and your Evil Magic Energy."
Qia was instantly shocked and hugged Kaito tightly.
"Why? Brother Kaito, you'll protect me, right?"
"Yes, calm down, Qia. One of them has already been captured by the kingdom's warriors, and I hope the other one will be caught soon."
Qia clung to Kaito tightly, like she would hug her own brother.
"But why are they targeting Zira too? Did Zira's actions in Scarthage attract King Arthur's attention?"
At Zira's lodging house.
Taking a bath in the morning feels so nice.
Grrrooo …
Yup, it's about time I eat.
I left my room and headed to the dining area.
"Zira, here's your food. Are you getting hungry?"
Yeah, it seems so.
I wonder where Kaito went?
"No idea, I don't know either."
I ate the bread and grilled meat that Leon served me.
"Announcement! Announcement!"
Huh? An announcement?
"What announcement are they talking about?"
No idea, let's go check it out.
We hurried out of the house to listen to the announcement from one of the kingdom's warriors.
"There will be a sword training session with the kingdom's strongest warriors. If you're interested, come to the town hall."
Wow, this training sounds interesting.
"Are you going to join the training?"
Yeah, why not?
In the darkness untouched by light, the shadow of the great dark king, King Arthur, began to rise.
Kimura trembled slightly as he approached King Arthur.
"Don't tell me you failed to find them!"
"Yes, my lord, I failed to find them."
"You useless creature!"
"Forgive me, my lord."
King Arthur poured water onto his mirror. The mirror emitted a reflection of shimmering dark colors.
"Yes, as you know, I want both of my grandchildren and Miss Leonhert here."
The energy flowed into Kimura's body, causing him to transform.
"Arghhh, what's happening to me, my lord?"
"I've enhanced you. Now, I expect you not to fail this time!"
"Yes, great King, my lord."
"Hahaha … My grandchildren and Miss Leonhert, you can't escape me."