Months had passed since the whirlwind of revelations about Avalon Group, Gwen, and Alex's true heritage. Life for Alexander Lionel Tennyson had begun to settle into a semblance of normalcy. Avalon Group operations continued smoothly, his summoned allies were always at his side, and his family—Gordon, Betty Jean, Joel, Camille, and Verdona—watched over him with pride.
Then, one day, his system pinged with an unusual notification:
System Task: Find your love and true happinessSystem Reward: Shadow Monarch Inheritance (50%)
Alex paused, the words lighting up his mind. He had understood the task for a few days now. In truth, the answer had been right before him. Lucy Mann, Charmcaster, Velgrynd, Velzard, Venelana Bael, Grayfia Lucifuge, and Albedo had each confessed their love to him, and he had accepted. He understood their hearts—they had chosen to hide their feelings for him, waiting patiently for the right moment.
With that knowledge, Alex began to spoil them, arranging dates, outings, and moments of attention for each of them. Each day was filled with laughter, warmth, and genuine love—something he had never fully experienced before Gwen's heartbreak.
After merging the Shadow Monarch template, Alex felt a surge of power unlike anything he had experienced before. It was time to check his system after what felt like an eternity.
System Status:Host: Alexander Lionel TennysonTitle: Lady Killer, Son of Morax Nava, Chairman of Avalon Group, Reborn PersonAge: 18 (Age fixed; host will not age)Bloodline: Dragon GodStrength: Universe LevelTalents: Elemental Control, Shadow Extraction, Shadow Army Summon, Shadow Exchange, Ruler's AuthorityTemplate: Shadow Monarch (50%)Shadow Army: 10,000System Store: UnlockedSystem Backpack: [Empty]
Alex grinned as he read through the details. The inheritance had evolved his power from planet-level to universe-level, granting him the capability to protect his family and loved ones from any threat in the universe.
Even more thrilling was the revelation about his Shadow Army. It was the same terrifying force as Sung Jin-Woo's army before the Ashborn inheritance, a legion of elite shadows ready to obey his command. The potential of this power made Alex's heart race—he could already feel the path toward unlocking the full Shadow Monarch inheritance.
"This… is just the beginning," Alex whispered to himself, his eyes glinting with excitement. "With this power, I can protect everyone I care about… and I'll unlock the full inheritance soon."
With his allies and lovers by his side, the Shadow Monarch within him awakened, and the universe itself seemed to hold its breath. Alexander Lionel Tennyson, reborn son of a god, chairman of Avalon Group, and now a Shadow Monarch in training, was ready to rise—stronger, wiser, and more unstoppable than ever.