Chapter 6: Shadows of Power

Chapter 6: Shadows of Power

The air in Adam's cave was heavy, as if the room held the weight of his final wish. thirty years Life comes at a different price, but the price—destroying the entire group—was not what Adam would have wanted.

System cried, lost in his thoughts.

client request found. Request Details: "Help me win my divorce settlement." Willing to pay: 6 months of life support. >

Adam laughed dryly. "Small and predictable." He nodded. He declined the request, not interested in wasting his energy on trivial matters.

But before the interface closed, another message appeared.

client request found. Request Details: "Protect my family from harm." Desired reward: 2 years of energy. >

Adam's brow furrowed. The request was heavy, although the price was not unusual. He pressed for more information.

background: single parent, life expectancy: 35 years. threat Source: Request local team to continue care for a week. >

Adam assessed the situation and crossed his fingers on the negotiation option. The cost was low for a week's worth of protection, but he saw an opportunity. negotiation message: "Your need and effort are high. Increase the price to 3 years of life expectancy or reduce the protection period to three days. '>

answers came quickly.

response:

"I can't do 3 years, but I will accept three days of protection. '> Adam nodded in satisfaction. "System, accept the modified terms."

Adam commanded: "Protect the Jupiter family from all harm for three days. The system's power flared and then died.

completed. 1 year of power has been added to your balance. Remaining power: 5 years and 22 months. >

The streets are full of news The sudden collapse of the group, the whispers reaching Adam's ears as he walked through the market. The influence of this system will spread, leaving ripples.

He stood at the counter, the vendor looking at him with a mixture of curiosity and caution. "Did you hear what happened to the Razorbacks?" the vendor asked

Adam raised an eyebrow. "No one's there. What's going on?"

The man's voice was low, "They escaped in the night." But no one knew how Like them .. gone. One of the big bass was found burned alive in his car. "

Adam remained motionless in his expression, even as his mind raced. The system's methods were cruel and effective, beyond what he had imagined.

"Mad world," Adam muttered, placing a few bills on the counter before leaving.

That evening a new request came in.

client request found. Request Details: "Recover family heirloom from powerful man the collector Wanted to pay: 8 years of energy energy. >

Adam's curiosity was piqued. Eight years was a strong theme, and this request promised a challenge that would increase his understanding of the system's way.

"System, show me the details."

Client: independent artist, life expectancy: 40 years. Target Project: The Ancestral Ring worn by a collector. The request is to retrieve and safely deliver to the customer. >

Adam's lips are round Interesting. He used the selection option. selection message: "Your request is high risk and should be handled with caution. Extend the lease to 10 years, and offer additional benefits such as future benefits or access to resources. '>

responses took longer than usual.

response:

I agree to 10 years, but I can't offer more. '> Adam insisted on confirming the renewal terms. "The system, Accept the option " Adam commanded: Return the client's family heirloom, give it to them. The power of the system flowed through him, a wave of knowledge that left no room for doubt.

completed. 10 years of power added to your balance. Remaining power: 15 years, 22 months. >

Adam's breathing slowed, his smile fading into a thoughtful expression. Each wish he fulfilled brought him closer to fully understanding the vastness of the system Power – and the depth of human desire.