A System Bestowed by the Heavens
A Mysterious Gift
After the meeting in the Royal Council Hall, Krishna Deva Raya returned to his chambers, his mind still buzzing with the events of the day.
He had been named Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister—a weighty responsibility, but more than that, something strange had happened.
There was a voice in his mind, a system panel that only he could see. And now, there was something else—a novice gift package, quietly waiting in the corner of his vision.
Sitting on his ornate wooden bed, Krishna took a deep breath.
"Let's see what this is."
He reached out mentally and activated the package.
Ding!
The novice gift package is being distributed…
Distribution successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining:
• A 300-person future film and television production team (including related equipment).
• A super-effective weight loss drug formula.
• A female traceless breast augmentation drug formula.
• 1 million system points.
Krishna blinked.
"What the—"
This was no ordinary gift. It was a game-changer.
A film production team? In a country where entertainment was still growing, this was invaluable. And those medical formulas… if they were truly effective, the pharmaceutical industry would be shaken to its core.
But the most important part was the points.
He had 1 million to start with.
The system's name itself suggested that it was designed for national development.
Was this… a blessing from the gods?
Krishna's mind raced. If used properly, this system could reshape the empire.
He opened the system panel and examined its functions.
System Functions:
1. Tasks – The system will issue random development-related tasks. Completing them rewards points. There are no penalties for failure.
2. Mall – A place to purchase technologies, resources, and special items to aid in development.
3. Talent Recruitment – The system can recruit top-tier professionals from around the world.
He clicked on the mall, feeling an odd excitement.
His eyes widened at what was available.
The system didn't offer magical powers or divine artifacts, but what it did have was far more valuable—technology, infrastructure, and resources that could propel Vijayanagara into a new era.
Scrolling through, his excitement dimmed.
Military ships, advanced technology, even basic infrastructure projects… all of them cost trillions of points.
His 1 million was laughably small in comparison.
"How do I earn more points?" he asked.
Ding!
Points can be earned by completing tasks or through direct consumption.
For every 1 US dollar spent on physical goods or services, 1 system point is earned.
However, financial investments (such as buying stock or companies) do not generate points.
Krishna frowned. "What does that mean exactly?"
The system elaborated:
Example: If you buy an airline company, no points are earned.
But if you purchase new airplanes for the airline, points are earned.
Krishna's eyes lit up.
"Huh?! So I can earn points just by spending money?"
He chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief.
"Do you know who I am? I'm the Crown Prince of this country."
Money was not an issue for him.
The royal family's wealth was practically limitless. And after making a fortune during the U.S. mortgage crisis, Krishna had even more capital at his disposal.
Just then, another notification popped up.
Ding!
Novice task released: Double the per capita GDP within 24 months.
(Current per capita GDP: $5,222).
Reward: 2 billion points + an unknown reward.
Do you accept?
Krishna didn't even hesitate.
"Accept."
He wasn't concerned about the points—what excited him was the unknown reward.
The system had already given him crazy things in the novice package. Who knew what it would offer next?
Now, it was time to spend.
He reopened the mall, filtering items based on his 1 million points budget.
His excitement faded again.
Everything within his budget was useless—low-grade materials, cheap tools, nothing truly valuable.
"Tch," Krishna muttered, disappointed. "I need to spend more money to get points."
The system must have heard his frustration, because another notification appeared.
Ding!
If the host finds the mall items too expensive, a weekly discount section is available.
Every week, 10 random high-value products will be available at a discounted price.
Krishna's interest reignited.
"Discounted items? Let's see them."
The system listed the current selections:
1. F-35A Fighter Jet – Original price: 38 million points. Limited-time price: 3.8 million points.
2. Genetic Pesticide Formula – A non-toxic pesticide that accelerates crop growth and improves taste. Original price: 100 million points. Discounted: 10 million points.
3. Giant Oil Field Resource Card – Generates an oil field with reserves between 1-10 billion tons. Original price: 1 billion points. Discounted: 100 million points.
Krishna's heart pounded.
"Wait… an oil field?"
He did a quick calculation.
At current oil prices ($75 per barrel), 1 ton of oil equaled 7.2 barrels.
Even at the minimum 1 billion tons, the oil field would be worth a staggering $540 billion.
And if he hit the jackpot with 10 billion tons?
That would be worth $5.4 trillion.
"This is f****g insane," Krishna muttered. "I have to buy this."
But he needed more points first.
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A Plan to Spend
Exiting the system, Krishna picked up his phone.
He called his personal secretary, assigned by his father.
"Priya, come to my bedroom. Now."
He then grabbed a pen and paper, quickly drafting a spending plan.
"If it's just about spending money, then let's expand Royal Vijaya Airlines."
A single passenger plane cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Investing in the airline itself wouldn't count, but buying planes did.
And with the tourism industry set to grow under his plans, there would be plenty of demand for new routes.
Knock knock.
"Come in," Krishna said.
A stylish woman in her early thirties entered. She wasn't stunning, but she had a sharp, professional air about her.
"Your Highness, you called for me?"
"Yes. Two tasks."
"First, release a statement—we're purchasing 50-100 new passenger planes for Royal Vijaya Airlines."
Priya's eyes widened, but she quickly noted it down.
"Second, buy a newly built office building in the city center. Price doesn't matter. Preferably, purchase several buildings together."
Priya hesitated. "An entire office complex?"
Krishna nodded.
The film and television production team needed space. The medical research division needed labs for the pharmaceutical formulas.
And buying real estate counted as spending, which meant more points.
"Understood, Your Highness."
As she finished writing, Priya asked, "Is there anything else?"
Krishna smirked. "No. Just do it fast.
Krishna says in mind" The discounted oil field card won't last forever."
Priya nodded, then quickly left the room.
As the door shut behind her, Krishna leaned back, smirking to himself.
This was just the beginning.
To be continued…