Chapter 3: Strangers Encounter
Authors Note: My apologies since I could not be bothered putting KR at the end of every dollar, so from now on all the currency will be in dollars during Damon's stay in Dragon City.
1.5 dollars = 1 krown dollars
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9AM, Dragon City
I woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. The luxurious hotel room provided a comfortable night's sleep, and I was eager to tackle the mission ahead. After getting ready, I headed to the library to begin my 24-hour reading session.
Instead of walking or catching a tram, I decided that I would tackle my other mission of running 10 kilometers to the National Dragon library. When I arrived in front of the library, I was impressed by the sheer scale of the building.
[Mission]
[Run 10Km]
[Progress: 50% completed]
The library's exterior was a blend of modern architecture and traditional Dragon City finish. Its glass facade reflected the morning sun, giving the building a majestic glow. Dragon-themed decorations adorned the entrance, hinting at the city's rich cultural heritage.
Inside, the library was a treasure trove of knowledge. The shelves were packed with books, manuscripts, and scrolls on every imaginable subject. The scent of old paper and ink filled the air, adding to the atmosphere of scholarly pursuit.
Before diving into my reading, I opened the system status window to check my progress:
[Broke Man's System]
[Status]
Name: Damon Ashburn
Age: 21
Occupation: Student
System level 1: Journey To Peak Human
(100 EXP to next system level)
Earning Cap: $100,000,000
Strength: 0/100
Intelligence: 1/100
Dexterity: 0/100
Health: 0/100
Locked:
Locked:
Locked:
[Attribute Points: 0]
I decided to allocate my attribute point to Intelligence.
I found a cozy corner and settled in with a book on ancient civilizations.
"Hmm... history of the world... interesting"
You may be wondering why I wasn't in university. Well, when I became homeless, I decided to pause my studies so that I could get back up on my feet. It wasn't an easy decision, but I knew that I needed to focus on finding stability before I could return to my studies. The Broke Man's System had provided me with an opportunity to earn money and improve myself, so I might head back to uni soon.
As I opened the book to start reading, I noticed that I memorize every single content in the book. Information was flowing into my mind. I found it effortless to soak in every single piece of information and perfectly recall each detail.
"This must be because of the attribute point I put into intelligence" I thought to myself.
"Doesn't this mean that I am able to learn things at a faster rate?" I continued while putting my right hand on my chin and rubbed it.
[Affirmative, university courses will be nothing for your new intelligence.]
[Congratulations! you're not a dumb loser anymore.]
The really knew how to piss me off.
As I continued reading, someone suddenly walked up to me.
"Excuse me? Excuse me?"
I looked up and saw a that it was a girl. She was carrying a book and a bag with one strap over her shoulders.
The girl had to repeat her words twice as I was too focused on reading with my new ability that I wasn't aware of my surroundings.
"May I sit here? it's kind of packed here"
"Oh sorry yes you may sit"
I scooched over to the left so she could have some space.
The girl had to repeat her words twice as I was too focused on reading with my new ability that I wasn't aware of my surroundings. As I gestured her to sit down, I noticed she was stunning.
The girl is both stunning and elegant, with perfectly aligned features, clear skin, and long black hair pulled back into a bun. She wears an elegant dress that shows off her figure and possesses an understated charisma despite the simplicity of her look. Her make-up is minimal yet effective, highlighting her beautiful eyes, while her earrings are dainty but striking.
Now don't get me wrong, if I said my mind didn't have a thought of her I would be wrong. Her figures were that of a model, Kendall Jenner or even Adriana Lima. Whatever it was, I could notice my little brother went up. Her smell was floral and fresh.
"Hey I couldn't help but notice, is the perfume you're wearing LV Rose Des Vents?"
Her face lit up as she was surprised I even knew from the smell.
I may not look it, but being around my cousins and being a servant for so long, I knew everything there was to know about luxury brands.
"Yes! how did you know?"
She wasn't scared or thought I was a creep which was refreshing to see.
"I accompanied my cousin's to the LV store a lot back in Lumen City. Mostly worked as an errand boy."
She chuckled from the joke I made.
"Where are my manners?"
I slapped my forehead and reached out to shake her hand.
"I'm Damon, nice to meet you..."
"I'm Lily nice to meet you too..."
She reached for my hand and shook it well.
From the way she shook my hand, I knew that she wasn't an ordinary first name only person. She only said her first name probably to not attract any attention.
"So Damon, what brings you to the library?" She smiled.
Oh how I just wanted to kiss her there and then. Her lips looked tasty from her lip gloss, but I know that it would be sexual harassment if I did that.
"I was just reading some books on world's history"
"I see that you were reading it a bit fast when I walked to you, are you sure you're not just looking at the pictures?"
Lily chuckled as she made the joke.
"Would you like me to tell you what I've read?"
I handed her the book.
"Here, why don't you have the book and opened to any page"
She raised her eyebrow and then smirked.
"Ok smartypants, let see if you're just trying to show off"
"Try me Lily"
I knew I was confident about my ability to recall any information.
"Why don't you tell me about the history of the Rekova"
"Ok, Rekova is a country in the Tears continent. Rekova is a prosperous and affluent country that was founded in 1857 by a prominent leader Josh Arman and his people. The island nation's wealthy economy is based on its abundant natural resources, particularly its rich oil reserves. The country has a small but thriving population and relies on its thriving oil industry to support its people. Rekova has become one of the wealthiest and most influential nations in the Tears continent, thanks to its vast resources."
Lily was dumbfounded. She was quiet for a few second and then replied.
"Wow! you said it word for word... I'm surprised..."
*pfft*
I chuckled by her confused look.
"What's funny?..."
She said as she realized that I had memorized the passage word for word, which might have seemed impressive.
"Nothing... it's just when you're trying to comprehend it's really cute"
I had talked to someone in a while, let alone a beautiful girl like her, so I thought I might take this chance to flirt with her.
Lily turned away for a second. I knew that she was blushing but It was all part of my plan.
"Dumbass, what are you calling me cute for?"
"Maybe because you are?"
Suddenly I felt a pinch on my arm.
"Ouch! what was that for?"
She then kissed my cheek.
"Thank you for making my day better Damon!"
Ah, my little brother, It's not time for you to come out yet. I hurriedly put my bag on my lap to cover what had to be the worse timing in history.
"No problem Lily, glad that my jokes didn't rubbed you the wrong way"
"Nonsense, you've got nothing to worry about! Your jokes didn't bother me in the slightest."
"No.... not at all"
She raised and shook her hand vigorously denying my dismissal.
"I'm just happy that someone could treat me normal..."
Lily looked down, her face expression seemed down and her hands clasp together tightly. I knew she wasn't a normal person, but she didn't seem to look happy. But whatever, It's not like rich kids trying to be normal and low-key was anything new.
Being in a wealthy family might seem like a dream come true for most people. However, the danger that comes with wealth is why most act this way. Drawing too much attention to themselves could attract kidnappers who target rich individuals for ransom. It's a common occurrence, as seen in the news every day. Eyes filled with envy and jealousy toward rich kids can be depressing.
I was told that when I was three, I was kidnapped by organized criminals. They held me for ransom, and my parents had to pay 500 million dollars. Since I was their only child, my parents would do anything to get me back. That's why I was taught to be humble and low-key, like Lily over here, so I understood what she was going through.
"What do you mean?"
Lily took a deep breath and answered.
"You see, I don't just have a first name but a last name..."
"My full name is Lily De Margradzo..."
She clasped her hands tighter, and her facial expression suggested she was expecting backlash for lying. However, I knew she wasn't ordinary, but I loved to play along with these things. I couldn't help myself.
The Margradzo family is considered to be one of the most wealthiest and influential family in all of Dragon City, no, the entire southern continent.
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