System.

At night, in Leon's house.

The family have just finished eating their dinner and were now preparing to sleep. Well, at least that should have been the case for everyone aside from a certain little boy.

Leon is was lying on his bed. Eith his eyes closed, he's wearing a thoughtful expression on his face.

" System, I want to clarify a few things. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong or if I somehow had misunderstood something. "

[ Affirmative, Leon. ]

" First was about what you'd told me earlier about my return. You said that although I did came back to the past, this world wasn't the same anymore. That this world wasn't exactly the same as before but a parallel universe instead. Anything that existed, happened and I knew from my past life might and might not be the same here? "

[ Yes, that's right. And the difference isn't just limited to that. I'm sure you will like this world more than the previous one that you had, Leon. Like for example, your current body condition. ]

" Are you saying that all of the past knowledge that I have about the things that had happened in my past life for example, about disasters, terrorism, economy etc. are not useful anymore? "

Leon can't help but become worried about this as it will greatly affect his future plans.

Past knowledge are the treasures of any returners like him, a cheat that will be really helpful/useful for his future plans. But if he can't use them then.... that's definitely a huge debuff.

[ You don't have to worry about that, Leon. As I have told you before, things that are meant to happen will happen without fail. Your past knowledge will of course not be wasted as there are still things and events that will be similar to your past world. It's just that, I advise you not to rely too much about your past knowledge as they carries lot of uncertainties. ]

" I see. It is a pity but I will keep that in mind. " said Leon seriously.

Good thing he was able to get this system, allowing him to know about all of these informations.

Things would have become messy especially once he started laying down his plans.

" Next topic then. As you've said, whatever or whoever that brought me here and the reason why I came here, you can't tell it to me yet. Your origin, you can't tell that to me either. * Sigh * But the thing about my current body conditions or to be precise, about my race after the enhancement..... like seriously? Is that even possible? Just like that and I am already... different? "

[ It's very possible, Leon. The energy that I'd used to enhanced your body was very powerful. This kind of thing is very easy to do and can even be considered as wasting it. If not needed, I shouldn't have used it like that. ]

Leon became silent after hearing up to this point. This is a very important information for him.

Changing or upgrading his race is still considered as wasting that energy?

The heck was that?!

Now he became more and more curious about whoever or whatever that one who brought him here.

Also, why chose him in the first place?

That energy too. If it can easily changed him like this, then just how overpowered would that be? And if it's already that overpowered, then why waste it to someone like him whose nothing more than a reincarnated mortal?

" Tell me about my current condition then. What are the difference between me and ordinary humans? " said Leon, finally after staying silent for awhile.

[ Affirmative. ]

[First, you are now a High Human. An upgraded or evolved version of humans. The first one in a million years. ]

"...."

[ You probably had already noticed and felt some of the difference but let me explain it a bit further. ]

[ First, as a High Human, you are of course, above any other humans in many different aspects. Whether it's your strength, senses, instincts, body conditions even your lifespan, they are all different. ]

[ As of now, your lifespan is already more than doubled. Without any unfortunate accident or something similar, you can easily live passed 200 years without a problem. ]

" That... " Leon can't help but interrupt the system. " Two hundred years?? Seriously?! "

[ Yes Leon. And that's only if you will stay idle and will do nothing aside from enjoying your life. Because if not, and you'll choose to fight your way to the top, your future ahead will be completely different. With the help of I, the system, even becoming an immortal is possible. ]

* Boom! *

Yes, boom! That information hit Leon really hard. Immortal? Who didn't wish to become one? Seeking immortality have already become a human nature. Leon was definitely included.

" Immortality huh, what an irresistible offer. But what about the catch? I don't believe that there's such a free lunch in this world. "

Leon didn't believe that he'll be this lucky to get plenty of incredible things without paying a price.

Hell never believe that!

[ My purpose here is very simple, Leon. I am here to guide you towards the peak. To make sure that you will achieve whatever you desire. As long as you truly desire anything, I can help you achieve it. But.. ]

" But what? " Leon can't help but asked. This is surely a crucial information that he really need to know.

[ But you have to work hard to achieve it, Leon. Everything or anything you want or desired can be achieve with 100% certainty. But that only if you are willing to work hard for it. Everything still depends on your willingness to achieve your goals. I am only here to guide you so I won't just give you benefits without doing anything to deserve it. ]

" That's fair. "

Leon fell into a deep thought for awhile. He also noticed how the system seemed to be trying its best to avoid answering his question.

Just what is it hiding from him?

Although Leon has his own doubts, he decided to keep it for now.

" Then, tell me. How can you do that? How can you help me? How will you know what I want? Will you also give me a mission or something similar? "

[ Missions.... That was a good idea, Leon. But I would rather call it as Guidance rather than a Mission, or perhaps both? You and I are now connected with each other in both body and mind so I will be aware of whatever you want or desire now and in the future. And I will tell you the things you have to do in order to achieve that goal. Of course, there would be rewards too. ]

" So in the end, it's pretty much the same as what I had read in the novels before huh. "

[ Yes, pretty much. ]

....

In the kitchen.

" Seriously, Tina? You still plan to work after this? " asked Victor as he facepalm. " It's not like I am blaming you or anything but, look at what happened to our son? What if something similar will happen again and this time, we are both not around him? What do you think will happen? "

Victor stood up and looked outside the window trying to calm himself down. He's quite upset after Christina told him about her plan to continue working for Pauline in the canteen.

" I know. I got your point, Victor. But it's not like I am that far away from him right? Leon is just a few meters away from me. He can always come to me anytime he wants. Also, you know me right? I definitely won't do it if I don't believe that Leon can handle himself. " replied Christina. " I am doing this for our son's future. Let me do it, please? "

Victor turned back and stared at his wife for a moment before sighing helplessly. " I'm sorry, if only I am capable of earning more money then you shouldn't have any reas-.. "

" What are you saying, Victor?? " Christina interrupted him as she also stood up and held onto her husband's hand. " You don't have to apologize because you've done nothing wrong. I appreciate how hard you are working for me and Leon. I'm really grateful. "

Looking at Victor directly in his eyes, she added. " I want to work not because I'm not satisfied on what you are giving me, Victor. I'm doing this because I want to help you. Please let me do this, okay? "

Victor didn't speak immediately but continue staring back at Christina. He felt complicated inside. After awhile, he finally said, " I'll think about it first bit... I am really against this idea. "

He then went out of the house after saying that.

" Mn. Thank you. " Christina knows that her husband will smoke cigarette outside because that's what he tend to do everytime he's seriously thinking about something. She can only hope that Victor will agree to her again this time.

....

An hour later, Victor once again entered the house and head towards Leon's room.

* Knock *

* Knock *

" Leon, are you still awake? " asked Victor after knocking the door.

The door soon opened with Leon poking his head out.

" Eeh? What do you need from me, old man? Did mom kicked you out of the room? I'm already sleepy. "

Victor only smiled wryly, disregarding Leon's rude behavior. " It won't take long. I just want to ask you about something. Can I enter? "

" It's not like I can refuse right? You built this house after all, so you're the boss here, dad. "

" Hahaha. Of course. I will enter then. "

Victor then went inside, with a laugh and sat down on the chair chair inside. Leon followed him and sat down on his bed instead as there's only one chair available inside his room.

Seeing that Leon took his seat, Victor asked, " About your mother working, what are your thoughts about it, Leon? "

" Hmm? What do you mean, dad? "

" Your mother wanted to work again with that Pauline. I am definitely against this but you should know your mother right? She's more stubborn than me. "

"...."

" But if possible, I also don't want to stop her from doing what she wanted to do especially if she will say that she's doing it for your future. * sigh * Stubborn woman. "

" Why are you even asking me about this dad? Are you sure you wanted to ask for the opinion of a five year old child? "

" Why not? You are my only son so you are the one that will be affected by this. What's wrong about asking your opinion? "

" Hehe, then... just let mom work, dad. I am completely fine with it. " answered Leon. He really didn't mind it. Besides, he has Carla to accompany him most of the time.

Victor stared at Leon trying to find out if he really mean what he said and after awhile, he give up as he failed to see anything.

" * sigh * If only I am earning more money, your mom shouldn't have any reason to work at all. She can just focus on taking care of you all the time. " said Victor in helpless tone. " I'm sorry for disturbing your sleep, Leon. I'll go now. "

Leon watched his father stood up and walked towards the door without saying anything.

He of course saw that helplessness on his father's face and if possible, Leon wanted to remove that. His father is a carpenter so his daily income isn't much.

Gritting his teeth, Leon said, " Dad, what do you think about handling a business? "

O.-.0

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