Chapter 4: Chapter 4 – The Power of a Skill

Under his brother’s prying gaze, Damien froze like a deer in headlights…

 

The tall and handsome figure of his brother had never looked so terrifying before now. It was as if he was a grim reaper holding a scythe next to Damien’s throat.

 

“Why are you by Eve’s room?” Adam inquired with a suspicious gaze.

 

Upon hearing his brother’s words, Damien's mind raced… Every brain cell struggling to develop a believable excuse that would rescue him from this situation that would spell his social death…

 

Not even a second had passed, yet it felt like an eternity to him… And finally the answer he was looking for arrived.

 

“Uh… I was checking to see if she was awake. I started watching one of her shows recently and wanted to ask about her co-star!”

 

Hearing my excuse, Adam lessened his suspicious gaze…

 

“Oh? Since when did you start paying attention to people? Which co-star are you talking about?”

 

Damien’s mind blanked once more… He had already lied once, and the only way to cover up a lie is with another lie. The problem was… Damien didn’t pay attention to people, and had no idea who any of Evenlyn’s co-stars were…

 

Betting on a risk, Damien replied…

 

“Ummm… Luna. You know, that famous girl?”

 

Luna was another celebrity with a household name similar to his sister. Since even Damien remembered her name, some could say she surpassed Evelyn in some ways…

 

“Oh her? I met her once, but I wouldn’t recommend you beg Eve for an introduction. Those two are like oil and water. And she’s a lot worse than our dear sister when it comes to being two-faced. Sorry to shatter your fantasies little brother, but she’s not the kind and cheerful girl she pretends to be.” Adam replied with an arrogant grin.

 

“I see… Thanks for the advice Adam…” Damien spoke awkwardly while hoping to quickly return to his room.

 

After losing his brother’s interest, he ran to his own bedroom and locked the door behind him. Breathing a sigh of relief and congratulating himself on escaping social death, Damien hid the forbidden cloth under the mattress of his bed and hoped to forget it.

 

At that moment, a sound erupted that was nothing short of music to his ears…

 

[Random mission completed. 200 experience points have been awarded.]

 

Taking a short break to calm his mind, Damien examined his updated status panel…

 

Name: [Damien King]

Wealth: [$7,500]

 

Available Points: [550]

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Strength: [8] [+]

Agility: [7] [+]

Endurance: [6] [+]

Physique: [6] [+]

Intelligence: [15] [+]

Charm: [8] [+]

Luck: [10] [+]

 

Skills:

 

Programming: [Advanced]

Soccer: [Advanced]

Academics: [Intermediate]

Gaming: [Intermediate]

Cooking: [Beginner]

 

Damien couldn’t help but appreciate the fruits of his labor… Whether it be working out until his muscles were sore, testing his patience, or even courting death at his sister’s hands; seeing the points increase felt as if all his troubles were worth it…

 

Still, he couldn’t be satisfied with just 550 experience points. He still needed many more points to acquire the [Investment (Beginner)] skill and many more points after that to upgrade it. With only a month to work with, Damien didn’t have the time to wait around forever.

 

“System… Give me another random mission.”

 

Resolving himself for the worst, Damien awaited whatever absurd trial would be given to him next… 

 

[Generating a random mission at the user’s request…]

 

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