Idle Money System

Chapter 77

As Alexander stepped out of the house, the bright sunlight enveloped his face, prompting him to close his eyes and savor the refreshing sensation.

"Little Anya, where do you want to go?" Alexander asked, looking above.

"Anywhere big brother," Anya exclaimed, as she placed her two delicate hands on his forehead.

"Hahaha, then up-up and away," Alexander spoke as they traveled.

Aeloria trailed closely behind the pair, her dazed expression making it evident that she was not in her usual state of mind.

As they walked along the path within the village, the news spread rapidly among the villagers, much like wildfire.

"Look! The young warrior is awake! He's finally awake!" The call echoed through the small community, each shout full of joy and relief.

It was as if the person who shouted had been holding its breath, waiting for this moment.

People hurried out of their homes, dropping whatever they had been doing, and rushed to catch sight of Alexander, who stood at the center of attention.

"Bless the heavens, he's really alive!" one elder said, her voice cracking with emotion.

"I was beginning to think we'd lost him." Her wrinkled face, usually stern and composed, softened with a wide smile, and she clasped her hands as if in prayer.

"Young warrior! You gave us all a scare," another villager called out, laughing as he wiped at tears that had sprung up unexpectedly.

"You really have the spirit of a lion!" Another one added.

A few children gathered around, peeking up at him with wide eyes filled with awe and admiration.

A few young boys exchanged glances and whispered, "I want to be like him one day," their voices filled with newfound dreams.

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For the record, I omitted mentioning children and kids because only a few reside here, and they are usually confined to their homes, so I excluded those details.

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They all gathered before him, forming a circle around his location.

He felt akin to a celebrity in that moment. Witnessing the admiration and gratitude on their faces, he was, naturally, pleased.

"Hey, can't you see he's just woken up? He needs some space and fresh air. Let's give him that and save our congratulations for our savior later," Nendo addressed the gathering crowd.

The villagers who heard him did not refute him at all. They just expressed their gratitude one by one, to which Alexander nodded in return to show his respect.

As they began to disperse, Alexander couldn't help but sigh in relief. Finally, he could breathe.

"I have to give you my thanks for that," Alexander expressed his gratitude, looking at Nendo.

Hearing his thanks, Nendo just waved his hands, "Hahaha, you don't have to do that. I don't want your thanks, more precisely. I should thank you. If it weren't for you, we would have been goners," he said as he bowed his head.

Alexander was about to stopped him, but Nendo voiced stopped his actions, "Don't stop me, I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude for saving our village if it weren't for you. "Ariana Village" will merely be a part of history.

Hearing his heartfelt gratitude, Alexander just nodded solemnly. Clearly, he was very uncomfortable.

"Alright, you can stand upright now, you're making me uncomfortable," Alexander muttered with a smile.

"Hahaha, young man, you really are so humble. What about you, little Anya? What are you doing up there?" Nendo asked, gazing upwards where Anya was riding Alexander.

"Hehe, Uncle, I'm just enjoying the view," Anya hummed in reply.

Nendo then looked behind and glanced towards Aeloria with a greeting, to which she nodded as well. He then looked back towards Alexander and inquired.

"Do you have something that you need my help with? I can accompany you if you want to," he bellowed.

Alexander, hearing this, nodded his head as he lifted Anya down and walked towards Aeloria. Stay updated through empire

"Aeloria, take care of Anya for a bit. I'm just going to have a private chat with our new village chief," he said with a smile.

Aeloria nodded as she took Anya, and Alexander then patted the little girl's head, seeing her angry look.

"Anya, don't be angry. I'm just going to have a grown-up talk with your Uncle Nendo, okay," he said with a vibrant smile.

Anya just nodded her head in reply with puffed-up cheeks, clearly not liking it, but she had to. Alexander then glanced back at Aeloria and saw that she was silent, looking at him.

This sight made him sigh, knowing that his words earlier must have hit her deeply. He would have a private talk with her after all of this was done so it could be done in one fell swoop.

As he made his way back towards Nendo, the man was there waiting. Once they met, they walked away together.

"So, what is the status of the village while I was in a coma? I've remembered I caused a lot of damage around the surrounding area," he asked, looking front.

"While you were in a coma, we repaired the damaged area. I directed some villagers to fill the craters with soil, and we cut and utilized the uprooted trees. We buried the corpses that were scattered around, but the ravenwing's body was too large and heavy to move, so we left it there," Nendo recounted the events.

"We decided to chop it up into pieces and bury its body, but its scales and even its skin are harder than steel, so that's why I've been waiting for you to wake up if you can offer any solution," he finished.

Alexander, hearing this, nodded his head as they arrived at the corpse. He also wondered what he was going to use this corpse for.

"System, is there any use for the corpse of this Flying beast?" he asked.

[No, if this beast is at least a spirit beast, he could have been useful since every spirit beast has what you call the 'Aetherial Core.' This is greatly sought after by alchemists, formation masters, and blacksmiths.]

[Since the 'Aetherial Core' is filled with a large amount of condensed energy, it can be used to power up formations. It can also add buffs to certain weapons or armors. For alchemists, it can offer great boost in attributes depending on the way it was refined.]

Listening to the explanation of the system, Alexander understood now. He couldn't help but sigh in sadness since the beasts he vanquished were all one step away from being a spirit beast.

"So, what can I do with this stuff?" Alexander muttered, clearly very much confused, since he couldn't just throw it in the forest, right?

It would even attract more trouble for the village. Suddenly, an idea popped up in his mind.

"System, is it okay to put this in the system inventory?" he asked inwardly.

[Yes, it's allowed since the body was already lifeless without any sign of vitality and lingering soul. The host can store it in the system storage.]

Hearing this, Alexander was relieved that the problem was finally solved.

"System, put it in my inventory." [Roger that, Host.]

As the remains of the Ravenwing gradually vanished, shrouded in a cascade of blue particles, Nendo watched in awe at the spectacle orchestrated by Alexander.

But he quickly calmed down and did not ask what he did, thinking that this must be one of the abilities of being a warrior. Also, it must be private so asking this is not really good.

"So, you wanted to speak with me in private, right?" Nendo said, his gaze fixed on Alexander.

"Is there something specific you'd like to discuss?" he finished.

"Yes, Uncle Nendo," Alexander replied.

"Three days from now, I have to leave. I don't know if I'll ever be able to return, so I need to resolve any problems that might arise once I'm gone." he stated.

Hearing this, Nendo nodded, already prepared from this. With his experience, he understood that young people often needed to venture out to explore the world, especially a talented one like him.

"I knew this time would come," he said steadily.

"After all, you weren't originally a citizen of this village. But just remember this, if you ever choose to return, the village will welcome you as family, no matter who you've become."

Alexander felt warmth at those words, as he asked his real purposed, "Uncle Nendo, do you know where the lair of the bandit who killed Anya's parents is?" His eyes hardened, a hint of killing intent flickering within them.

"I want them to understand that in this world, karma still exists." he said his voice was accompanied by coldness.

Sensing the sudden shift in atmosphere, Nendo can felt the anger radiating from Alexander.

He, too, felt a surge of rage as memories of Anya's mother resurfaced in his mind. He could still clearly picture her terrible condition.

Nendo really wanter to avenge her himself, but his hands were tied. Overstepping his boundaries would only bring trouble to him and the village, so he could do nothing but grit his teeth in frustration as he watched Anya's mother suffer every day.

His fear was not for himself, but for the others who might be implicated. Acting without considering the pros and cons could lead to a disaster, not just for him, but for the entire community.

"To tell you the truth, I came across their lair during a hunting trip. It's about ten kilometers from the village, up on that mountain," Nendo said, pointing toward the nearby peaks.

"If you head straight from here, you'll find a cave guarded by bandits," he added, recalling the scene from his memory.

Years ago, while hunting, he had stumbled upon the place by accident. After catching two rabbits, he had spotted a pair of bandits and decided to follow them, eventually finding their lair.

He had etched the location into his memory, waiting for the day someone strong enough would come to exterminate these bastards.

Fortunately, that day had finally come. Someone capable stood before him, ready to lift this burden from his shoulders.

After finishing their conversation about life and other matters, Alexander bid his farewell.

Later that night, seated alone in his room, he opened his eyes from his meditation, sitting in a lotus position, fully prepared for what lay ahead.

[This chapter has taken more pages than expected for his first mission, don't get mad since this will be important for the future]