Chapter 6: The First Act of Benevolence
The first rays of morning light filtered through the large windows of Ethan's room as he stirred awake.
For the first time since his birth, no one had to wake him up.
His personal maid, Ellie, usually had to drag him out of bed with bribes of delicious food or, on some occasions, outright threats.
But today was different.
Because today, Ethan would truly begin his journey.
His abilities, his system, and his talent all relied on the act of giving—and for that, he needed something to give.
And that was exactly what he planned to acquire today.
A grin stretched across his face.
"Time to see just how broken my system really is."
After freshening up in record time, Ethan stepped out of his room, his movements brisk with purpose.
His destination was clear—his mother's office.
The Yagami family never lacked resources. In fact, their wealth rivaled entire nations.
And as the second young master of this prestigious household, Ethan had access to all of it.
The only problem?
He never actually used any of those resources before.
His past expenses consisted of pointless luxuries—fine clothes, expensive skin care products, and other vain indulgences.
As a result, he still had 100 gold coins left from his personal allowance.
"This should be enough for a test run."
Currency in this world mirrored the Tower's system rather than the old financial institutions of modern Earth.
1 Silver Coin = 100 Copper Coins
1 Gold Coin = 100 Silver Coins
1 Platinum Coin = 100 Gold Coins
For a commoner, owning a single gold coin was considered a fortune.
For Ethan, it was pocket change.
But soon…
Wealth itself would mean nothing to him.
Because his system could turn even the smallest gift into an empire of power.
As Ethan strode confidently through the halls, the household servants glanced at him in shock.
It was rare to see him up so early.
No…
It was unheard of.
"Since when does Young Master Ethan wake up early?" whispered one maid to another.
"Right? We always have to wake him up ourselves!"
Then, as if coming to a shared realization, their expressions turned somber.
"Could it be… is this because of his C-Rank talent?"
"He must be feeling so depressed…"
Ethan lips twitched.
With his newly awakened E-Rank realm, his senses were sharper than ever.
He could hear every single word they whispered not so silently.
He stopped in his tracks, turned his head slightly, and said calmly—
"Don't go around spreading nonsense. I'm just feeling motivated today."
The maids gasped.
"Young Master Ethan, don't worry! We'll always stand by you!" one of them blurted out.
"You can just stay here forever! You have nothing to prove!"
Ethan sighed.
"Looks like I'll have to show them myself."
Instead of replying, he simply gave them a calm smile and continued walking.
Soon, they would see.
The Office of Iris Yagami
Knock, knock.
A soft but firm voice responded.
"Enter."
Ethan stepped inside.
The office was filled with books, magic diagrams glowing faintly on scrolls, and intricate artifacts.
At the center of the room sat Iris Yagami, an S-Rank Mage proficient in fire magic, possessing an SS-Rank Talent.
In the future, she had the potential to ascend to SS-Rank herself—a realm where beings transcended mortality.
'What a monster of a family I have' Ethan mused, amused.
His mother looked up, her golden eyes filled with surprise.
"My baby?"
It was rare for Ethan to visit her office voluntarily.
The only time he did so was when he wanted to complain about something.
"Did something happen?" she wondered, concern flashing in her eyes.
But before she could voice her worries, Ethan spoke first.
"Mother, I need all the resources you can give me."
His voice was calm yet firm.
"Skill books, weapons, potions, medicinal herbs—everything."
Iris blinked.
For a moment, she was speechless.
'Did my son just ask for training resources?'
'The same son who avoids physical exertion like a plague?'
Then, suspicion flickered in her gaze.
"Why? What do you need them for?"
She had no problem giving him anything he wanted—he was her son.
But she needed to understand why.
Ethan, unfazed, smiled playfully.
"I want to test one of my abilities."
Then, he added with a grin—
"And… I'm feeling benevolent today."
The moment those words left his mouth—
A powerful aura erupted from his body.
It wasn't a violent burst of energy, nor was it overwhelming.
But it was warm.
Comforting.
Like standing in the presence of someone who could never betray you.
Iris felt a strange sensation in her chest—like she could trust her son with her very soul.
For a moment, she said nothing.
Then, she sighed, shaking her head with a soft smile.
'This boy…'
Finally, she removed one of the many rings on her fingers and handed it to him.
"You will find everything you need inside. This is a spatial ring. Take care of it."
Ethan immediately used his consciousness to peer inside—
And his eyes widened.
"…All of this, Mother?"
The sheer amount of resources inside was absurd.
A collection worthy of an elite squadron—not just a single person.
Iris smiled smugly.
"As the son of Iris Yagami, this much is only natural for you."
Ethan chuckled inwardly.
'Yes… this is exactly the kind of attitude I aspire to have.'
'No amount of wealth should ever feel 'big' to me.'
This was just the beginning.
The First Step Towards Power
As soon as Ethan stepped out of his mother's office, he called out gently—
"Ellie."
In an instant, the shadows themselves shifted, forming the petite figure of his maid.
"Yes, Young Master Ethan?"
Ethan walked forward silently, deep in thought.
Then, finally, he spoke.
"Summon all the servants in the household."
"Tell them to gather in the courtyard immediately."
Ellie tilted her head in curiosity but did not question him.
"Understood."
With a snap of her fingers, she melted back into the shadows, vanishing in an instant.
Ethan stood still for a moment, looking up at the sky.
Then, he smiled.
"I'm feeling really generous today."
Because today—
He would begin his first act of benevolence.
—End of Chapter 6—
A/N:
Add it in your library and support with power stones guys.