Completely unaware of the commotion he had caused at the association, Xandros arrived in front of his new residence. The sight before him resembled the grandeur of his former castle—albeit smaller and adorned in gold. It looked like a miniature fortress with an expansive front and backyard capable of accommodating over thirty hover vehicles.
He raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. If a Tier 3 citizen enjoys such luxuries, I wonder how extravagant life must be for a Tier 1. Still, he wasn't greedy. He had seen wealth and opulence beyond imagination across his countless lives.
Stepping into the mansion, Xandros was taken aback by how well Layla had captured his tastes. To say I'm pleased would be an understatement. In an instant, he activated his superspeed, zipping through every room, and inspecting every corner.
"This is impressive—it even has an underground lab and an awakener gym. The aesthetics suit me perfectly. And more than fifteen rooms? Not bad at all. I'm feeling like Batman already. Thanks, Layla."
"Hehe~, I knew you'd like it, Master! But I have to ask—why do you always use references from your first life on Earth?" Layla chuckled, raising an inquisitive brow.
Xandros leaned back slightly, a nostalgic expression crossing his face. "That's where everything began—my journey from an ordinary life to this bizarre existence. It's comical. Of all the worlds I've lived in, I miss Earth the most. Even as an orphan, I had friends… I wonder if that planet has evolved into a high-tier world by now."
Layla smiled warmly. "You're not alone, Master. I'm here for you. Your wives are here for you. You can live however you want—without constraints. We all love you."
His gaze softened as he nodded. "You're right, Layla. I won't disappoint any of you."
"Umuu~" Layla hummed in affirmation.
Shifting back to business, Xandros's expression turned serious. "Now, let's plan ahead. I'll need a substantial amount of money in my new account since my academy fees still need to be settled. Also, send a confirmation that I'll be joining when classes resume in two months. I have to start training immediately. Reaching B+ rank before the academy begins is a must, and I need to refine my battle, weapon, and elemental intents. There's a lot to do, but two months should be enough."
Layla nodded confidently. "No need to worry, Master. I've already allocated 5 billion gold to your account. I could've sent more, but you really don't need it. I've also set up quests in the system, most of which will reward you with skill integration from your past lives. As for resources, you have the Infinity Treasury—you'll practically be bathing in treasures that will accelerate your cultivation. While you initially awakened at A+ rank, integrating all your intents will temporarily lower it to B+. But don't worry, your strength will be beyond that rank.
"Oh, and I recommend creating a tower with multiple floors. That way, you'll gain real combat experience against this planet's monsters."
"Also, don't forget the Check-In System—you'll receive new skills and treasures every day.
Xandros smirked. "You're right. I have infinite resources, so I intend to abuse them. Frugality might just be my enemy. Hahaha."
Layla giggled. "Also, Master, the beast egg in your storage is showing signs of hatching."
"Oh? How could I forget?" Xandros sighed before retrieving the egg and placing it before him.
CRACK!
The egg shattered entirely, and a white blur launched itself at Xandros. He expected it, opening his arms to embrace the creature. It was a Supreme Dragon—its eyes a striking blue, and its scales so brilliantly white they could illuminate the void. A deep, unbreakable bond of loyalty and affection instantly formed between them, stronger than anything even gods and goddesses of beasts could interfere with.
"Hey, little one. How are you?" Xandros asked, his tone uncharacteristically gentle.
"Papa, I'm fine, Papa!" A childlike voice echoed in his mind.
Xandros froze. "Wait… you can already talk?"
Layla giggled. "Yes, Master. She's a Supreme Dragon—above all others. She likely has a human form as well."
"Whoa… even my race's sub-species are this overpowered?" he muttered in astonishment.
The dragon nuzzled into his embrace. "Papa, I want a name."
Xandros thought for a moment. "Since you're a girl, I'll name you Elyria."
"Yay! I love the name, Papa!" Elyria chirped, snuggling against him.
[Ding]
[Familiar successfully registered as Elyria]
[Stats]
Name: Elyria Darkhaven
Race: Supreme Dragon
Bloodline: Supreme Draconic Bloodline
Strength: E+
Agility: E+
Endurance: E+
Charm: S+
Luck: Linked to Master
Intelligence: A+
[Racial Traits: Click here for more info]
Xandros analyzed the information. "Neat stats. She also awakened automatically—probably because I did."
He turned to Elyria. "Can you shift to your human form?"
"Yes, Papa!" she chirped excitedly.
FWOOSH!
An intense light burst forth, forcing Xandros to shield his eyes. As it faded, a cute five-year-old girl stood before him, her white hair tied in a ponytail, and her smile radiating innocence. Without hesitation, she leaped into his arms.
"Papa! Am I beautiful?" Elyria asked, her eyes shimmering with excitement.
Xandros smiled warmly. "Yes, you are, dear. You're very beautiful, and Papa loves you."
"Hehee~ Papa loves me!"
Layla pouted. "What about me? I love you too!"
Elyria tilted her head. "Are you my Mama?"
Layla, momentarily stunned, glanced at Xandros, who gave her a reassuring nod. Blushing, she smiled.
"Yes. I'm your Mama." She embraced Elyria.
As laughter and warmth filled the room, Layla turned back to her system duties.
"Master, I forgot to mention—you can manually input quests into the system. It will evaluate them and assign the best possible rewards."
Xandros grinned. "That's user-friendly."
Taking a deep breath, Layla activated the system.
[Ding]
[Quest System Activated]
[Quests uploaded according to Master's needs and desires]
[Quest successfully uploaded]
[Ding]
[Creating Supreme Tower]
[Creating 999 Floors]
[Generating Tower Monsters]
[Implementing Laws of Life and Death]
[Setting Floor Difficulties from F-Rank to Primordial Rank]
[Supreme Tower Creation Complete]
"All set, Master. You're now ready to reclaim your peak strength—and surpass it."
Elyria giggled, curling up on his lap. "Papa is the best~"
Xandros' expression darkened with determination. "Yes… It's time. I swear on my name—I will take revenge on those who dared to use me. And this world? It's going to be fun, extremely fun."
Layla smirked. "Yes, Master. It is."
Elyria just nodded cutely, oblivious to their sinister plans.
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Meanwhile, in a hospital, a young man lay unconscious, an oxygen mask strapped to his face. The heart monitor beeped irregularly, his condition was critical. Then, suddenly—
BEEP! BEEP!! BEEP!!!
His eyes snapped open.
"I—I've been reborn…" he whispered in shock.
Then, his expression twisted with rage.
"Yes… I can finally fix my mistakes. The Chosen Ones—those puppets of the world's will—I, Khronos, shall destroy them all."
A grin stretched across his face.
"I shall take refuge in this new body and identity. From now on, I will be known as Ronald of the Shadowheart family," he declared, embracing his new existence.
"A mission right off the bat? Not that I'm complaining—this is exactly what I need," Ronald thought to himself, a smirk playing on his lips.
"But first, I need to get out of this damned place," he muttered.
Unbeknownst to both Ronald and Andrew, they were merely pieces in a far more dangerous game—one whose true stakes had yet to be revealed.
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Power stones. Let's go!!!