Grudge Ledger System

Time To Settle Some Accounts

Hours later, Russell groaned slightly; his eyes flashed open, pain raking through his whole being as he lay on the pile of trash, unable to move even a finger.

Passersby shook their heads, choosing to ignore his plight as they walked past hurriedly, afraid his filth would stain them.

"Ding!"

"The host is awake, commencing full recovery."

A mechanical voice rang in Russell's head, making his eyes open wide while he wondered what was happening.

The next moment, Russell felt a warm stream of energy flow into his body. The pain in his body gradually vanished and his strength slowly returned; at the same time, he could feel his limbs once again.

"What the heck was that?" Russell muttered under his breath, trying to sit up.

"Recovery completed." The mechanical voice came again, and Russell looked around, scanning his surroundings, wondering where the heck the voice was coming from.

But all he got were the disdainful gazes of the passersby, but he couldn't care less about it.

"Activating System...." The voice rang again.

"Activation complete."

"Welcome to the Grudge Ledger System. Dedicated to helping the Host take revenge for every single Grudge. Each Grudge is taken into account and paid back properly."

Russell's eyes almost popped out of their sockets hearing this and he couldn't help but wonder if this was real or not.

Before he could think too much, a transparent screen appeared before him and the mechanical voice continued.

"Grudges Found"

"Jacob Miller: Relationship: Father"

"Anna Smith: Relationship: Stepmother"

"Ethan Miller: Relationship: Stepbrother"

A list of names appeared on the screen as Russell watched, dumbfounded, not knowing what to do.

"A Ledger Has Been opened and the grudges taken into account. The host is required to settle the grudges." The mechanical voice continued and before Russell could think too much, a transparent empty bar with a zero percentage appeared next to each of the names.

Russell's heart thumped heavily, staring at the screen before him. Wasn't this the legendary System he used to hear of? He had read some books and knew too well what this was.

Besides, he wondered what his rewards would be if he completed his mission. But there was a problem; how was he supposed to settle his grudge?

Well, settling a grudge was something almost everyone knew how to do. He was no different either.

Thinking like this, a glint flashed in Russell's eyes and he stood up slowly from the pile of trash.

Now that he didn't die and was lucky to have survived, it was time to take back all that was his and also settle his Grudge, of course alongside interest.

With that, he set foot in the direction of the huge villa he once called home.

Minutes later, Russell stood before the villa. Staring at the huge villa, he couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy.

This villa deed was in his name, and yet, he was kicked out and treated like a homeless dog.

Also, there were his shares his mother left for him. According to the agreement, he would take over them when he turned eighteen.

In the past, he had been timid and always sought to please his father and his stepmother, so he didn't dare ask about it, afraid it would cause his displeasure.

Who would have thought he was just being foolish? They never cared about him.

Well, he didn't care about them now. He was here to reclaim what was his.

With that in mind, Russell stepped into the large gate.

"Hey, where do you think you're going?" A loud yell came just as Russell walked.

"We don't give beggars food, scram!" The arrogant voice continued as a figure strutted, stopping right before Russell.

"What do you want?" Russell asked, his voice calm, raising his head to stare at the man.

"I....I...." The man froze, stuttering, the moment he saw Russell.

At first, he wanted to undermine the latter as they all knew what had happened, but Russell's gaze felt different and it was as though he would meet his demise if he didn't get out of the way.

"I'm....I'm sorry young master, please go in," The guard stuttered, swallowing the lump in his throat while stepping backwards, sweat trickling down his forehead.

Russell withdrew his gaze then proceeded into the villa.

"Ding: A sub-ledger grudge settled."

The mechanical voice of the system sounded, making Russell stop in his tracks.

"Reward: Physical Enhancement"

The system continued and the next moment, Russell felt a new wave of energy flow into his body and he could feel his limbs bustling with energy.

He could feel it. He was stronger than the average man and even five to ten men wouldn't be his match.

With this, a new wave of confidence rose within Russell as he pushed open the door.

Though he wanted to claim what was his, it wouldn't be that easy.

His foolish father would never hand over the shares that easily and he had been thinking of how to make them submit.

Seemed like there was no need to worry about that any longer.

Now it was time to pay back the grudge in full.

Walking into the villa, Russell stared at the well-decorated sitting room and the sofa looked rather spotless.

Also, the house was rather silent, signifying no one was at home except for the maids.

"Seems like I would have to wait for them," Russell grinned, sitting on the sofa, not caring about his blood-stained and dirty clothes.

In a flash, an hour passed by and sure enough, the door of the villa was pushed open and there was his father, alongside his stepmother and her son, talking, laughing, and holding shopping bags.

They seemed to have all forgotten they had just sentenced someone to death a few hours ago.

"It seemed like you all had a nice time outside?"

"Now, it's time for accounts, right?" Russell's cold voice cut through the harmonious atmosphere, instantly stripping the happy family of their smiles as they looked up, only for their gazes to meet that of Russell.