Leonard sat on the edge of his bed, his fingers absently running along the silky sheets. The soft glow of dawn crept through the ornate windows, casting long shadows across the room. Clara lay beside him, the rise and fall of her breath slow and steady.
As his mind wandered over the events of the night, He thought about His system and called it then ,
"A familiar mechanical chime echoed in his thoughts."
[Ding! You have gained 40 %Favorability Points from Clara!]
[Clara's Favourability :90%, you have gained one Favourability point ,now you can open your newbie gift package and can acquire a talent from your maid.]
Leonard's eyes narrowed as a translucent blue panel materialized before him.
"System, how do I open the Newbie Gift Package?"
[Ding! The Host only needs to will it to open. Do you wish to proceed?]
Leonard didn't hesitate. "Openit."
[Ding! Opening Newbie Gift Package...]
A translucent blue panel appeared in front of him, and the system's notifications began rolling in.
[Congratulations! You have received:]
Talent Steal Token (1x)
Beginner's Body Strengthening Pill
500 Gold Coins
Leonard's eyes widened in excitement. "System, explain these rewards."
[Ding!]
Talent Steal Token: Can steal one talent from anyone, regardless of favorability.
Beginner's Body Strengthening Pill: Enhances physical endurance, agility, and overall combat capabilities.
500 Gold Coins: Enough to purchase essential equipment and resources.
Leonard took a deep breath. This was his first real advantage in this world.
He glanced at Clara, then at his own hands. "If I want to survive in this game of power, I need to use everything at my disposal."
Without hesitation, he took the Beginner's Body Strengthening Pill. Instantly, warmth spread through his body as his muscles tightened and his senses sharpened.
[Ding! Host's physical attributes have increased! Strength +50, Agility +50 Endurance +50,vitality+50,Charm +80,
Mana+10,Luck +20]
Leonard clenched his fists. He could feel the difference his body has reshaped.His height increase to 160 to 166 cm.His little brother also increased his length to 9cm ,not bad.
He was no longer the weak, neglected illegitimate son of a duke.
[Ding! Favorability System
System level: LV 1
Titles: None
Name: Leonard
Strength: 90(average human 100)
Stamina: 85(average human 100)
Agility:100(average human 100)
Vitality: 110(average human 100)
Mana:0.01+10
Luck: 20+30(Samuel)+20
IQ :65+120(Samuel)
EQ: 5+100(Samuel)
Charm:20+80
Skills:Singing (LV 2), Piano (LV 3), Cooking (LV 1), Management (LV 9), Communication (LV8).
Superpowers : None.
Clara 's Favorability :90 %( lover)
Evaluation: at least something is better than nothing (can barely survive after four chapters)
Favorability Point (FP): 1]
He was surprised after system evaluation and demand, System come out and explain yourself.
System: Host even your state increases but your are still a average human have you forgotten which world you are in.
Leonard: sorry, okay show me the talent of clara,then I would decide to take it
System: okay ,
Ding! Clara talent
1. Maid Expertise: Increased efficiency in daily tasks, observation skills, or social interactions.
2. Charm or Persuasion Talent: If Clara has a natural ability to influence people,
3. StealthorAgility: If she has experience moving silently.
4. Basic Healing Knowledge: If she has experience treating wounds or illnesses.
Leonard: I like the two talents 3 and 2 but which should select okay System show me her details talent of stealth.
System: okay
EnhancedStealth: Your movements naturally become quieter, making it harder for enemies to detect you.
ReflexAgility: Reaction time slightly increased; evasion chances improve.
InstinctiveEvasion: You can sense the best routes to escape or hide.
He choose3,then He clenched his fist, feeling an unfamiliar lightness in his body. Testing it, he rose from the bed and took a step forward. His feet made no sound. Another step, then another—he moved like a ghost, the floor beneath him betraying nothing.
"This... could be useful," he muttered, glancing toward Clara. His mind raced with possibilities. If he could slip past guards unnoticed, evade attacks, and position himself strategically, perhaps he wouldn't be the easy prey the Duke and his family expected him to be.
A knock at the door snapped him from his thoughts. He exhaled, shaking away his moment of satisfaction. Now wasn't the time to admire his progress.
"Young Master Leonard," a crisp voice called from behind the door. "The butler has prepared the essentials for your journey. He wishes to confirm your requests before your departure."
Leonard adjusted his robe and moved to the door. As he opened it, the head maid and butler bowed slightly, their expressions unreadable. Clara stirred in the bed, her drowsy gaze locking onto him with something between admiration and fear.
The butler cleared his throat. "Is there anything else you require for the coming week, Young Master?"
Leonard's lips curled into a smirk. With this new talent, the game had changed. He would not be a mere pawn in their plans. He would become the player.
"Yes," he finally said, his voice steady and sharp. "Prepare something lightweight but durable. I may need to move more freely than expected."
The butler hesitated for a moment but nodded. "Understood. It will be done."
As they left, Leonard turned back to Clara, who now sat up, watching him carefully. He could feel the shift in her demeanor, the realization that something had changed within him.
He tilted his head, a shadow of a smile playing on his lips. "Clara," he said, stepping toward her, "Tell me—what do you think of fate?"
She shivered slightly but held his gaze. "I think... fate can be rewritten."
Leonard chuckled. "Good answer. Now, let's begin."