LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 3: Mummy, this is cheating.
"Is this for real?" he exclaimed in disbelief.
Casting his gaze toward the lavish villa that stood beside him, its grandeur both bewildering and fascinating.
"So, this person's name is Alexander Nexon." He felt a rush of awareness flood through him, but then a wave of confusion hit him again.
"Huh? Wait," he muttered, registering more unexpected information that seemed to materialize out of thin air.
"Fuck," he cursed softly, feeling a profound sense of betrayal wash over him.
"...And also, did I just become a father or what?" Alex was left in a state of shock as brand-new information surfaced in his mind like shards of glass, sharp and painful yet undeniable. father? It felt overwhelmingly absurd.
"Mummy, this is cheating. I don't want to play anymore. Is this how you repay karma?" Alex looked toward the sky.
The same sky as Earth, nothing changed, but he got some pieces of information that made his knees weak.
This was the world of magic, and now he was an old man in his forties.
He checked the time, looking at a gold and diamond Rolex-like watch on his wrist.
But this wasn't an ordinary watch; it was an enchanted item designed to enhance magic power and provide a protective barrier.
Then he examined his clothes and surroundings, realizing the world he was in was filled with such magical artifacts.
"Well, if—Whoa!" He stumbled back in surprise as he saw words appearing in front of him like a game panel.
[Welcome, Host. Your starting gift has been sent to your inventory.]
The system announced as a blue panel appeared before him.
Analyzing....
"System," he said, the most powerful word in the world of novels, with a new wave of excitement.
{Yes} the system responded.
'Can you hear me?' he asked in his head.
{Yes, Host} the system confirmed.
'Nice,' he thought, then looked at the options provided by the system and selected "Status."
[Status]
Host: Alexander Nexon
Age: 44
Race: Human
Status: 2nd Elder of the Nexon Family, Founder of Dev Group
Strength: 22
Agility: 28
Defense: 20
Mana: D
Charm: 72
Fate: 696
Element: Water lvl 4 (10%)
Constitution: Null
Skills: Business (A), Water shield (C), Water Gun (D+)
"Wow," he remarked, then selected "Inventory."
[Inventory]
System Gift Pack*
Unknown Gift*
Letter*
"Huh?" He was quite confused as there were two gifts with a letter.
{There is a letter from an Unknown Entity.}
{Do you want to open it?}
{YES} {NO}
'Yes'
This Queen forgot to reward you for entertaining me with your laziness.
...and since aunt Epithumia, queen of lust also supports you, we included a small gift. Until next time! Consider this a gesture of goodwill.
He was taken aback. "Huh? EPITHUMIA? LUST GODDESS? ...well...I can't deny it,"
He thought, recognizing her as the lust goddess, acknowledging his own perverse tendencies.
"Open the Unknown gift," he said.
[Ding! Gift Processing...]
[You have acquired Sleep Recovery Skill (S)!]
[You received Space Element!]
[You have acquired Hand of Euphoria Massage Skill (S)!]
"Wow, these... Sleep recovery, space element, and massage?" He was amazed, as these were rare and powerful abilities in this world.
The space element, in particular, was versatile and unprecedented on Blue Star.
It allowed for flight without wind, powerful offensive capabilities without fire or thunder, and much more.
"Also, this massage skill is S-tier." He already guessed who this skill belonged to.
"These gifts are really awesome. System, how do I use Sleep Recovery?" he asked.
{Host, this skill will work when you sleep. This skill will heal any damage you gain throughout the day.}
"Ohh, open System Gift." He would try those skills later; he thought he should check his noob gift first.
[You received Unknown Skill Box!]
[You received Unknown Physique Box!]
[You received Unknown Item Box!]
"Damn, these boxes are kind of game-like," he said, picking up three small, finger-sized ribbon boxes in blue, purple, and yellow.
"Should I open these boxes now?" Alex wondered, staring at them in his hand.
"Maybe later. Who knows what will happen?" he said, pondering adding them to his inventory.
"Great," he checked, finding it easy.
Alex looked around, feeling a strange mix of emotions.
'I'm 44 now. With all this wealth, I can enjoy my life. And being a wealthy person in this world gives me a huge advantage, but...'
He knew he had to prepare himself for the challenges ahead.
This wasn't a fantasy fairy tale world; it was a semi-bloody, modern nightmare world with magic, and survival was the only goal.
He looked at his surroundings, well-cultivated plants and many beautiful villas, each with different architectural styles.
As an ancient royal family, the Nexon family had the upper hand over all others.
All these villas belonged to his family members—nearly 5 villas were in sight.
At the center stood a large palace-like bungalow, designed with a mix of ancient architecture and modern specifications.
His villa was the second one from the right, located in a picturesque spot with a barren backyard that no one used.
He moved inside the luxurious villa and inspected the interior.
While exploring, he came across a beautiful, seductive woman followed by two maids and a butler.
She gestured for the maids and the butler to leave the room.
Once they were gone, she approached Alex with resentment in her eyes.
"Have you played enough?"
Alex was stunned for a moment before replying, "Yes, I'm getting bored of golf nowadays."
She looked at him, her eyes welling with tears.
"I was talking about our son"
"Oh," Alex muttered, realizing what she meant as fragmented memories of the body's previous owner came to him.
She's talking about Fin.
He remembered Fin being sent to Starly University to experience life without financial support during a four-year bachelor's program.
Fin had become rude, indulging in gaming, and spending money recklessly on friends, so the previous Alex had kicked him out.
Reflecting on fin's mother, Sylia, Alex felt a surge of determination.
'I will be prepared and ready. I am not as gentlemanly as I was before'
"Oh, hello? Look, if you—" Her voice was abruptly cut off as Alex kissed her forcefully.
The kiss was sweet and intense, his hands gently cupping her face.
Alex's mind raced with exhilaration.
This was his first real kiss, and he was savoring every second of it.
The woman's thoughts mirrored his excitement; after years of yearning for love, she was finally experiencing a passionate kiss.
He didn't let go until she was out of breath.
"Ohh, getting out of character, are we? He is also my son, sweetie," Alex said, his voice soft yet dominant.
He held her cheeks and looked into her eyes, watching as her face turned red with embarrassment and excitement, completely forgetting what she had been saying.
"Wa-wait, I need to meet the client. We...we... I will come back soon, so..." Dejectedly, she stepped back with a flushed face.
She glanced at him apologetically, then hurriedly left the room, giving a small wave as she exited.
"Is that so? Hmm..." Alex nodded to himself, trying to maintain his composure.
His hand moved toward his crotch as he was reminded of his condition. There was no room for sex in his life—his erectile dysfunction had sealed that fate.
A single tear rolled down his cheek.