Idle Money System

"System, show me what I have earned during my adventure," Alexander called.

A holographic panel appeared, displaying the results. He looked at it intently.

[In the Generated Money, from your Earnings Generator the total accumulation for 18 days, 5 hours, and 3 minutes, you have earned: 1,746,055 Pesos]

[For the Stock market, after being inactive for 18 days, 5 hours, and 4 minutes, you have earned nothing since you haven't invested yet]

Hearing this, he couldn't help but feel downcast, thinking about how much more he could have earned if he hadn't been inactive for about 18 days.

"System, show me the passive investment," Alexander commanded.

[Passive Investment:

Stock Market: Invest any amount to earn 1% per hour passively.

Stock Market Earnings {Level 1}: Increased the daily return by 1% will cost around 10,000,000 pesos.

Real Estate: Investing: 100,000 pesos to earn a daily return of about 5%.

Real Estate Earnings (Level 1): Increasing the daily return by 2% will cost approximately 1,000,000 pesos.

Real Estate Investment Increase {Level 1}: Raising the maximum investment to 200,000 pesos would cost 500,000 pesos.

]

Alexander paused for a bit to run some quick calculations based on his current balance of [14,625,113 Pesos]

"If I put 14 million pesos into the stock market with a 1% return, that's about [140,000 pesos] per day," he calculated, pleased with the passive income potential.

He considered boosting the daily return rate by upgrade it to 10 million pesos, "If I do that, the remaining [4,625,113 Pesos] to be invested. I'd be earning at around [92,502 pesos] daily from the remaining amount, which isn't bad at all," he thought, nodding in satisfaction.

"That means over 1, with a 1% daily return, I'd bring in around [3,360,000 pesos]. And at 2%, that figure would double," he mused, a small smile spreading across his face.

Turning his attention to real estate, Alexander thought aloud, "If I invest 100,000 pesos in real estate, my daily return is just [5,000 pesos]—not exactly impressive." He frowned, unimpressed by the smaller income this thing offers, especially compared to the stock market potential.

The earnings generator remained a reliable source of income, but Alexander was increasingly drawn to the stock market's faster growth potential. The real estate investments, even with a 2% upgrade, would only yield about [10,000 pesos] daily.

A small amount compared to what he could achieve with stocks. And upgrading real estate increased returns but it would cost him around half a million pesos just to double the current rate, which felt hardly worth the steep price.

"So let's stick with the highest income" he uttered.

Satisfied with his rough plan, he decided to explore the system's other features. Redirecting the panel, he opened up the 'Expedition Mode'.

A newer function the system had added. According to the description, it allowed him to earn unique rewards by sending his miniature self for expeditions, potentially opening another source of income or rare items.

[Expedition Mode

Description: You have unlocked the expedition mode. In this mode, you can send your miniature self on expeditions to gather resources, earn money, and discover rare items while you're away.

These expeditions will continue to generate rewards over time, allowing you to progress even when you are not actively playing.

[Note: Upgrading the expedition mode will increase the time needed to claim the rewards.]

[Expedition Mode {Level 1}: To upgrade Expedition mode to the next level, it will cost: 100,000,000,000 Pesos.]

Instructions: You can make money overtime, but you'll have to invest an amount that is not lower or higher than 1 million pesos.

Potential Rewards: A 30-50% return on investment, a 50% chance to receive a lower grade item, and a 10% chance for a middle grade item. Additionally, boost items are available with a 10% probability.

Expedition time: 1 day.]

As Alexander read through the instructions for the, 'Expedition Mode', his attention was briefly drawn to a cartoonish depiction of his miniature self—walking like a gentleman, with a briefcase in hand, as black shades perched on his face.

The design was undeniably playful, almost comical, and for a moment, he couldn't help but smile at this scene.

However, when he looked at the cost to upgrade the mode, his smile faded. The price was an awe-aspiring [100 billion pesos] a sum that would drain his balance in an instant.

"If I decide to upgrade this, I'd go broke in no time," he muttered to himself.

He then proceeded from powering up the expedition mode, "System, start the expedition mode," he commanded.

The system immediately complied, and he watched as his balance dropped to [13,625,113 pesos] After a moment, the panel closed, and he saw his miniature self begin its journey in the forest, walking in a repetitive cycle with no real progress.

The sight felt almost absurd, and Alexander quickly decided to close the tab.

Turning his attention back to the bigger picture, he commanded, "System, invest all of my remaining money in the stock market."

He knew that investing all his remaining money in the stock market was the best move for growing his wealth, and now, he waited for the confirmation.

[Roger that, Host. {-13,625,113 Pesos}. Remaining balance: {0}]

Alexander nodded, glancing at the countdown for the expedition mode, watching the time continue to tick down. His focus shifted to the door as he heard it creak open.

Aeloria stood there, giving off a different vibe, dressed in simple, loose pajamas that were a world apart from the rugged appearance she'd had just moments ago.

The comfortable fabric fell delicately over her frame, softening her somewhat fierce allure into something gentler, even innocent.

Her cat-like eyes, usually sharp and alert, now carried a warm, curious sparkle as she stepped into the room, perhaps slightly self-conscious under his lingering stare.

The pajamas somehow added a layer of softness to her presence, making her seem like a young woman from a simpler, quieter life.

Alexander couldn't deny the effect. This rare glimpse of Aeloria in casual clothing made her beauty seem different, it held his attention in a way that felt entirely new.

Realizing he had been staring, he cleared his throat and managed to speak, his voice softer than usual, "That… that suits you."

Aeloria blinked, taken aback by his tone, but a slight smile crept onto her face, she does not why but hearing his compliment made his heart bloomed.

"Big brother Alex, that shower is really comfortable! Anya feels so cozy, and these clothes... they're so fluffy and cute!" Anya exclaimed as she ran towards him, her wet hair dripping slightly.

Alexander couldn't help but smile as he looked at her. The pajamas, small and perfectly fitting, made her look like a little doll.

He reached down and lifted her by the waist, easily raising her off the ground.

Anya giggled, her laughter was light and carefree, "Big brother Alex, you're tickling Anya!" she said as she giggles, the gecko then popped up on her head so suddenly.

Alexander froze for a moment, his eyes widening as he noticed the little gecko. He hadn't seen it when they left earlier.

But then, he shook his head, telling himself he must have missed it due to the emotional atmosphere at that time.

"Hehe, it's because you're so cute that big brother can't help but hold you," Alexander said with a grin, his voice softening as he enjoyed the innocent moment.
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Anya's giggles filled the room, her warmth and energy bringing a lightness to the atmosphere.

Aeloria stood to the side, a warm smile on her face as she watched the scene unfold. Her heart swelled with affection as she observed the bond between Alexander and Anya.

"My decision is not wrong," she thought to herself, feeling content as her eyes fluttered at the sight of the two of them.

For a moment, it felt like they were a family, a sense of peace settling in the air. As Alexander spun Anya around, the little girl giggled and then suddenly stopped, as her stomach started growling.

"Big brother Alex, Anya is so hungry," she said, looking up at him with big, puppy-dog eyes.

Alexander chuckled softly and gently set her down, "Alright then, follow me downstairs. You too, Aeloria. That way, you won't get lost," he said, motioning for Aeloria to follow.

They then made their way out of the room, walking down the long hallway.

As they passed several rooms, Aeloria couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder. Finally, she spoke up, a question on her mind.

"Alex, are you the only one who lives here?" she asked, her voice filled with confusion as she trailed behind, her eyes taking in the grandiosity of the house.

"Your house is so big, yet there's no one else around."

The house was enormous, filled with countless rooms, yet there was no person. No one else but Alexander and the of them seemed to occupy the place.

As they continued down the hall, Alexander gave a soft smile and responded to Aeloria's question.

"Actually, I've just bought this house, so I'm the only one living here. It's my private manor, and I don't hire anyone to work here since I don't stay here all the time," he explained casually, continuing their walk.

Aeloria nodded thoughtfully, processing his words. As they approached the grand staircase, both she and Anya were left in awe once again.

The scale of the place was immense, and they hadn't realized just how high up they were.

Anya, her gaze upward, made a playful hand motion, as if trying to touch the massive chandelier that hung gracefully from the ceiling.

"Big brother Alex, your house is really big. Anya is really satisfied," she said, puffing her cheeks in a way that made her look even more adorable.

Alexander, taken aback for a moment by the pure innocence in her voice, couldn't help but laugh. He reached out, shaking Anya's wet hair playfully.

She then closed her eyes in enjoyment, giggling as droplets of water flew from her hair.

"Hehe, then what will happen if you're not satisfied?" Alexander teased with a smile, looking at the little girl with fondness.

"Nothing, big brother," Anya replied brightly, her smile as wide as ever, unbothered and happy in the moment.

As they descended the grand staircase and made their way toward the expansive kitchen, both Aeloria and Anya looked around in awe, their expressions a mix of confusion and curiosity.

The kitchen was like nothing they had ever seen, with appliances and features that felt completely foreign to them.

Seeing their bewildered faces, Alexander couldn't help but feel a bit amused. He began his explanation, pointing out various items.

"This is the dishwasher, it washes the dishes for you," he said, before moving on to the next item.

"And here we have the sink, where you wash your hands or clean things. This is the oven, where you cook food, and this is the refrigerator, it keeps food fresh." He pointed toward the stove.

"And this stove can light up with fire when turned on."

Aeloria and Anya stood there, eyes wide, seemingly in disbelief. Everything Alexander pointed out seemed so advanced and magical to the two.

Once he was finished with the brief tour, Alexander moved toward one of the drawers. He opened it to reveal a mountain of cup noodles—so many, in fact, that it seemed to stretch on endlessly.

"10 billion is 10 billion," Alexander muttered to himself, inspecting the drawer.

It was filled to the brim with different varieties of cup noodles. He opened another drawer, as more cup noodles are in sight. And another, still more.

If there were an apocalypse, Alexander thought, that it would take months' worth of food stocked up. He chuckled softly to himself, imagining the absurdity of it.

"I guess I'll never run out of food," he murmured.

Alexander filled the kettle with water and placed it on the stove, waiting for it to come to a boil. After a few minutes, the water was ready.

He opened the three cups of noodles and carefully poured the boiling water into each one.

He glanced over at the refrigerator, which was empty. He would need to go grocery shopping tomorrow to stock up on some essentials, like vegetables, to be healthy since cup noodles every day is not good.

Once the noodles were ready, he set the cups on a wide dining table where Aeloria and Anya were sitting.

"Here, eat up. But be careful, it's hot," Alexander warned as he placed the spoon and fork beside the cups.

Aeloria, being the attentive one, didn't start eating right away. Instead, she leaned over to Anya and gently blew on the surface of her noodles, careful not to let her little one burn herself.

It was a motherly gesture that made Alexander pause for a moment, watching the soft, caring side of Aeloria shine through.

As she blew on the noodles, Aeloria couldn't help but inhale the delicious aroma wafting up from the steaming cups.

The scent made her stomach growl, and she couldn't suppress the saliva that gathered in her mouth. It smelled so inviting, and despite the simple nature of the meal, it felt like a legendary meal.