Chapter 1 — The Man Who Lost EverythingRain hammered against the city streets as Ethan Vale hurried through the darkness.His shoes were soaked, his shirt clung to his skin, and the cheap delivery bag hanging from his shoulder felt heavier than usual.His phone vibrated.Another delivery.Ethan glanced at the screen and sighed.“Another twenty minutes.”He had already worked twelve hours.But he couldn't stop.His rent was overdue.His bank account had barely enough money for food.And tomorrow was the deadline.If he didn't pay, he would be thrown out of his apartment.Ethan tightened his grip around the motorcycle handles.He had once believed his life would be different.Three years ago, his family had been wealthy.His father, Daniel Vale, had been a respected businessman who owned several companies across the city.Ethan had attended an expensive university.He had friends.He had a future.Then everything collapsed.His father was accused of stealing millions from one of the co

Chapter 3 — The Golden BoyThe following evening, Ethan Vale stood in front of the mirror inside his new penthouse.A black suit fitted perfectly against his frame.For the first time in years, he looked like someone who belonged among the city's elite.But Ethan wasn't going to the Cross International gala to impress anyone.He was going there for answers.His father's answers.The system appeared.[Special Mission: Attend the Cross International Charity Gala.][Objective: Discover the identity of the person responsible for Daniel Vale's disappearance.][Time Remaining: 7 hours.]Ethan adjusted his cufflinks.“Let's see what they're hiding.”His phone rang.It was an unknown number.He answered.“Hello?”A woman's voice spoke.“Don't go to the gala tonight.”Ethan frowned.“Who is this?”“You don't know me.”“Then why are you calling?”“Because I know what happened to your father.”Ethan's expression hardened.“What happened?”There was a pause.“Your father discovered something abou

Chapter 5 — Warehouse 317Ethan barely slept.The final words from the system kept replaying in his mind.The Ultimate Wealth System had appeared before.Who had possessed it before him?And what had happened to that person?By six in the morning, Ethan was already dressed.The silver key sat safely in his pocket.He opened the system.[Main Mystery Mission]Locate Warehouse 317.[Mission Reward: $5,000,000][Danger Level: High]Ethan stared at the warning.“High?”[Correct.]“What happens if I fail?”[The system does not guarantee the host's safety.]Ethan smiled faintly.“So basically, you're telling me to be careful.”[Correct.]He grabbed his jacket.“Fine.”Before leaving, Ethan received another notification.[New Ability Available.][Physical Enhancement — Level 1.][Host may temporarily increase physical ability.]Ethan raised an eyebrow.“Temporarily?”[Duration: 10 minutes.]“That could be useful.”He closed the system and left the penthouse.Warehouse 317 was located in an a

Chapter 7 — The Abandoned FacilityThe old Cross Research Facility stood at the edge of the city like a forgotten monument.It had been abandoned for three years.No lights.No employees.No security guards.Just a massive concrete building surrounded by overgrown grass and rusting fences.Ethan parked his car several hundred meters away.He looked at the building through the windshield.The system appeared.[Target location confirmed.][Cross Research Facility.][Mission: Discover records belonging to previous system host.][Reward: $10,000,000.]Ethan stepped out of the car.“Let's find out what Dad was hiding.”He approached the entrance.The main door was locked.But the silver key in his pocket suddenly became warm.Ethan pulled it out.A small blue light appeared on its surface.The system responded.[Compatible access key detected.]The lock clicked.Ethan stared at the door.“This key was made for this place.”He pushed the door open.Darkness greeted him.He switched on his p

Chapter 9 — The First ClueThe screen went black.For several seconds, Ethan Vale stood frozen in the underground chamber.Daniel’s face was gone.His father’s final words kept replaying in his mind.Ethan… I’m sorry.Sorry for what?For disappearing?For leaving him alone?Or for something Ethan had not yet discovered?“Ethan.”Adrian’s voice pulled him back.“What?” Ethan asked.Adrian pointed toward the wall.A thin blue light had appeared beneath the dead screen.Ethan stepped closer.Words slowly appeared.HOST 04 IDENTIFIED.His breathing stopped.Then another line appeared.HOST 05 ACTIVATION: SUCCESSFUL.Ethan stared.“Host Five?”Adrian looked equally confused.“But Daniel was Host Four.”“I know.”“Then who was Host Five?”Ethan’s system activated.[SYSTEM ALERT]Previous Host Data Detected.Host 05: UNKNOWNCurrent Status: ACTIVEEthan's eyes narrowed.“Active?”Adrian moved closer.“Does that mean someone else has the system?”“I don't know.”Before Ethan could investigate