The luxurious black car moved through the night streets of Seoul, the city lights sparkling around it like falling stars. Anas sat behind the wheel, Ji-won beside him, and Nayun in the back seat, her heavy eyes succumbing to sleep after a long day of eventful moments.
Nayun: (Mumbling in a faint voice) "Mom... I'm tired..."
Ji-won: (Turning to her) "Sleep, sweetheart. We're on our way home."
Nayun closed her eyes, her breathing becoming calm and steady. She fell asleep quickly, like a child exhausted by the day's adventures.
Anas looked at Ji-won, then at the empty road ahead. He quietly raised his hand from the wheel and whispered.
Anas: (In a faint voice) "MOD MENU authority. Stop time."
In an instant, everything stopped.
Other cars on the street froze like statues. Pedestrians on the sidewalks halted mid-step. Even the city lights stopped flickering. Absolute silence reigned, without movement or sound.
Anas turned to Ji-won, who was frozen in place, her eyes half-closed. He looked at Nayun in the back seat, peacefully asleep. He smiled.
Anas: (To himself) "This is the perfect time to work."
He raised his right hand, and in an instant a massive screen appeared before him, shimmering with blue and golden lights, framed with intricate borders.
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║ [SYSTEM ALERT: MOD MENU ACTIVATED - Absolute Mode] ║
║ [Mode: Absolute - 10^63] ║
║ [Time Stop Mode: Active] ║
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║ ║
║ [Available Options] ║
║ ║
║ ■ [STATS EDIT] ║
║ ■ [SKILLS EDIT] ║
║ ■ [RANK EDIT] ║
║ ■ [WORLD EDIT] ║
║ ■ [TIME CONTROL] ║
║ ■ [ADVANCED OPTIONS] ║
║ ║
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Anas: (Pressing the WORLD EDIT option) "World Edit."
The screen transformed into a new menu.
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║ [WORLD EDIT] ║
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║ ║
║ ■ [FINANCIAL SYSTEMS] ║
║ ■ [GOVERNMENT STRUCTURES] ║
║ ■ [PHYSICS LAWS] ║
║ ■ [WEATHER CONTROL] ║
║ ■ [MORE OPTIONS] ║
║ ║
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Anas: (Pressing MORE OPTIONS) "More options."
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║ [ADVANCED WORLD EDIT] ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ ■ [FINANCIAL EDIT] ║
║ ■ [TIMELINE EDIT] ║
║ ■ [MEMORY EDIT] ║
║ ■ [HISTORY EDIT] ║
║ ■ [LEGAL FRAMEWORK] ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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Anas: (Pressing FINANCIAL EDIT) "Financial Edit."
A new screen appeared, displaying central bank data, bank accounts, and financial markets.
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║ [FINANCIAL EDIT] ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ [Available Options] ║
║ ║
║ ■ [CREATE PERSONAL WEALTH] ║
║ ■ [MODIFY BANK ACCOUNTS] ║
║ ■ [STOCK MARKET MANIPULATION] ║
║ ■ [ECONOMIC RESHAPING] ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
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Anas: (Pressing CREATE PERSONAL WEALTH) "Create Personal Wealth."
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╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ [CREATE PERSONAL WEALTH] ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ [Beneficiary: Anas Sharif Yazeed] ║
║ [Requested Amount: 85,000,000,000 US Dollars] ║
║ [Amount in Won: 114,750,000,000,000 Won] ║
║ ║
║ [Accumulation Period: 2020 - 2024] ║
║ [Mechanism: Smart Investments - Cryptocurrencies - Tech Stocks] ║
║ ║
║ [Creating investment portfolios...] ║
║ • 500 portfolios in 5 countries (Switzerland, Singapore, ║
║ Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, UAE) ║
║ ║
║ [Modifying banking records...] ║
║ • Transaction records dating back to 2020 ║
║ • Regular deposits from various investment companies ║
║ • Realistic investment returns (180% annually in 2021) ║
║ ║
║ [Documenting fund sources...] ║
║ • Consulting contracts with tech companies (2021-2024) ║
║ • Profits from cryptocurrency sales in 2021 ║
║ • Sale of luxury real estate in 2023 ║
║ • Documented family inheritance ║
║ ║
║ [Taxes Paid] ║
║ • Total Taxes: 12,650,000,000 US Dollars ║
║ • Net Wealth: 85,000,000,000 US Dollars ║
║ ║
║ [Personal wealth created successfully] ║
║ [All procedures 100%legal] ║
║ [No impact on global economy] ║
║ ║
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Anas: (Smiling) "Excellent. Now, deactivate time stop."
He closed the screen with a simple hand motion, and time resumed flowing.
The cars moved again, pedestrians continued their steps, and the city lights flickered back to life. As if nothing had happened.
Ji-won: (Turning to Anas) "Did you say something?"
Anas: (Smiling) "Nothing important. Just thinking about our future."
Ji-won: (Looking at him curiously) "Our future?"
Anas: "Yes. I need to talk to you somewhere quiet."
Ji-won: "Where?"
Anas: (Looking around) "There's a small park nearby. I'll stop there."
He stopped the car by a small park shaded by trees. It was empty at this late hour of the evening. He got out of the car and looked at Ji-won.
Anas: "I'll buy you coffee. There's a small café nearby."
Ji-won: (Laughing) "At this hour?"
Anas: (Smiling) "Why not?"
He walked to the small café on the corner of the street and bought two cups of hot coffee. He returned and sat beside Ji-won on a wooden bench under the moonlight.
Ji-won: (Taking her cup) "Thank you. I needed this."
Anas: (Drinking his coffee quietly) "Ji-won... I have a plan."
Ji-won: (Looking at him) "What plan?"
Anas: "I want to have power."
Ji-won: (Surprised) "Power? We're the two strongest in the world! And in a few days, we'll undergo the SSS rank test. Why do you need power?"
Anas: (Placing his cup on the bench) "Strength alone isn't enough to achieve my future plans."
Ji-won: (Looking at him with interest) "What are you planning?"
Anas: "I want to establish a guild."
Ji-won: (Her eyes widening) "A guild?!"
Anas: "Yes. A powerful guild that will allow us to do what we want. It's the best opportunity to gain the power we need."
Ji-won: (Thinking for a moment) "Anas... do you know what it means to establish a guild in this world?"
Anas: "Tell me."
Ji-won: (Taking a deep breath) "Guilds are the foundation of power in this world. A country's strength is measured by the number of guilds within it. Guilds have tremendous privileges that make them semi-independent."
Anas: (With interest) "Like what?"
Ji-won: "There is a global ranking of the top 500 guilds. The higher a guild's rank, the greater its power. The top 100 guilds... have international immunity."
Anas: (Raising an eyebrow) "International immunity?"
Ji-won: "Yes. The leaders of these guilds are treated officially, like ambassadors or ministers... even heads of state. They have diplomatic privileges everywhere."
Anas: "Interesting. And what about the top 50 guilds?"
Ji-won: (Sighing) "Those... the areas where they reside are completely independent from the country they're in. Even the smallest member of these guilds holds a high rank and authority anywhere."
Anas: "And the top 10 guilds in the world?"
Ji-won: (Looking at him seriously) "Those... no country can impose anything on them. They are treated like gods on earth. They have the freedom to do anything that comes to mind, as long as they don't cross the red line."
Anas: (With interest) "And who enforces this red line?"
Ji-won: "Only one organization in the world has authority over them... the Global Awakening and Hunters Association."
Anas: (Smiling) "So... we need a guild."
Ji-won: (Looking at him with concern) "But... establishing a guild at this level requires enormous funds. More than we have."
Anas: (Taking out his phone and opening the banking app) "Don't worry."
He handed her the phone. Ji-won looked at the screen and saw the number:
114,750,000,000,000 Won
Ji-won: (Screaming) "Aaaaaah! One hundred and fourteen trillion won?!"
She almost dropped her coffee, but Anas quickly caught it.
Ji-won: (Trembling) "Anas... Anas... this... this... how?! Where did you get this?!"
Anas: (Calmly) "Smart investments."
Ji-won: (Screaming again) "Smart investments?! This is more than any person on earth has! How could you have invested like this?!"
Anas: (Laughing) "Not everything. There are people richer than me."
Ji-won: (Breathing with difficulty) "This... this is insane! Anas, this money... is it legal?"
Anas: "100% legal. Taxes paid on it, bank records going back years."
Ji-won: (Placing her hand on her chest) "I... I can't believe it. This means... we're rich? Really rich?"
Anas: (Smiling) "Very rich."
Ji-won: (Jumping from her seat) "Aaaaaah! Anas! You're amazing! You're a genius! You're..."
She suddenly stopped and looked at him with sharp eyes.
Ji-won: "But... this money... how did you get it so quickly? Yesterday you only had 30 billion, and today..."
Anas: (Placing his finger on his lips) "That's a secret. Don't ask about it."
Ji-won: (Staring at him) "You... you did something, didn't you? Something using... your special abilities?"
Anas: (Smiling mysteriously) "Perhaps."
Ji-won: (Sighing) "Anas... you scare me sometimes."
Anas: (Taking her hand) "Don't be afraid. I'm here to protect you. And this money will help us build a better future for us and Nayun."
Ji-won: (Looking at him) "And what do you want to do with this money?"
Anas: (Looking at the sky) "First... we can't keep living in that small apartment."
Ji-won: (Laughing) "Finally you say something I agree with!"
Anas: "I want to buy a new home. A place worthy of us. What do you think?"
Ji-won: (Thinking) "Hannam-dong."
Anas: (Looking at her) "Hannam-dong?"
Ji-won: (Getting excited) "Yes! It's the most luxurious district in Seoul. It has the most beautiful homes and the most upscale residential complexes. It's close to the river, has a great view. It's also close to the association, and has the highest levels of security."
Anas: (Smiling) "You seem to know the area well."
Ji-won: "I had a friend at work who used to work for a big real estate company. She always talked about this area and how beautiful it was."
Anas: "And where is this friend now?"
Ji-won: (Her voice softening) "She left work... or rather, she was fired."
Anas: (With interest) "Why?"
Ji-won: (With anger) "She hit an important client. He was harassing her, and she was defending herself, but management chose to protect the client over their employee."
Anas: (His expression darkening slightly) "I see."
Ji-won: (Regaining her enthusiasm) "But anyway... Hannam-dong has a residential complex called Nine One Hannam, one of the most luxurious complexes in Korea. It has units called Penthouses... the most expensive and beautiful units."
Anas: (With interest) "The Penthouse?"
Ji-won: "Yes! They're on the top floors, with a panoramic view of the Han River. They offer maximum privacy, a private elevator, and spacious terraces. It's the dream of anyone who wants to live in luxury."
Anas: (Smiling) "You seem to have been dreaming about this for a while."
Ji-won: (Laughing) "Who doesn't dream? But I never imagined we would reach this level."
Anas: (Taking her hand) "So... we'll buy the penthouse."
Ji-won: (Her eyes widening) "Really?!"
Anas: "Really."
Ji-won: (Jumping with joy) "Aaaaaah! Anas! You're amazing!"
She suddenly stopped and looked at him seriously.
Ji-won: "But... to buy such a property, we need to go to a major real estate company. And these companies..."
Anas: "What?"
Ji-won: (Examining him) "Anas... your clothes are not in the best condition. Look at your suit... it's been damaged from the training in the desert. And my dress too... not in the best state. And our hair too... all because of those long months we spent training."
Anas looked at his clothes and saw the wrinkles and dust. He looked at Ji-won and saw her tired dress.
Ji-won: "Even the car... isn't in the best condition."
Anas: (Looking at his watch) "It's still early. It's six thirty-four in the evening. We have plenty of time."
Ji-won: "To prepare ourselves?"
Anas: "Exactly. We'll go to the best clothing store in Seoul. We'll buy the best available. And we'll take the car to the best cleaning and maintenance center."
Ji-won: (Laughing) "You've suddenly become a professional businessman."
Anas: "I learned from the best."
They got into the car and started driving through the streets of Seoul. After a few minutes, they heard a voice from the back seat.
Nayun: (Mumbling) "Mom... where are we?"
Ji-won: (Turning to her) "You woke up, sweetheart? Sleep a little more, we haven't arrived yet."
Nayun: (Sitting up and rubbing her eyes) "I don't want to sleep. Where are we going?"
Anas: (Looking at her in the mirror) "We're going to a nice place."
Nayun: (Getting excited) "A nice place? Like a park?"
Ji-won: (Looking at Anas) "Sweetheart... I'm going to tell you something."
Nayun: (Curiously) "What?"
Ji-won: "Dad and I are going to an important place. We'll need to go alone."
Nayun: (Getting upset) "Why?! I want to go with you!"
Ji-won: "Because we're going to a place for adults only. But we'll leave you somewhere very fun."
Nayun: (Skeptical) "A fun place?"
Ji-won: (Smiling) "Yes. A children's amusement cafe. You'll play there, meet new children, and have a great time."
Nayun: (Crying a little) "I don't want to go to an amusement cafe. I want to stay with you!"
Anas: (In a quiet voice) "Nayun... listen."
She looked at him with tearful eyes.
Anas: "This place is very important for our future. We'll be back soon, and we'll take you to an even nicer place. Do you agree?"
Nayun: (Thinking) "A nicer place?"
Anas: "Nicer than you can imagine."
Nayun: (Wiping her tears) "Okay... but I want a gift."
Anas: (Laughing) "You'll get the best gift in the world."
Nayun: (Happily) "Really?!"
Anas: "Really."
The car stopped in front of a children's amusement cafe. It was a large place with a glass facade, filled with colorful games and playing children.
Ji-won got out of the car and took Nayun's hand.
Nayun: (Looking at the place) "It looks nice."
Ji-won: (Kissing her) "Enjoy your time, sweetheart. We'll be back soon."
Nayun: (Entering the cafe) "Goodbye! Don't be late!"
Nayun entered the cafe and ran towards the games. Ji-won watched her for a moment, then returned to the car.
Ji-won: (Sitting beside Anas) "Alright... where will we go first?"
Anas: (Smiling) "I'll secure her first."
He quietly raised his hand and whispered.
Anas: (Whispering) "Shadow Summon."
From under the car, a black shadow slipped out, forming into a girl in her early twenties, with long black hair, dark eyes, and ordinary features that didn't attract attention. The girl stood in front of the car and looked at Anas.
The Girl: (In a quiet voice) "Your orders."
Anas: (Pointing to the cafe) "Go inside. Watch over Nayun. Don't let anything harm her."
The Girl: "Understood."
The girl slipped into the cafe and blended in with the customers. Ji-won looked at Anas in amazement.
Ji-won: "What was that?"
Anas: (Starting the engine) "A personal guard for Nayun. Don't worry, no one will notice her."
Ji-won: (Reflecting) "Anas... every day you discover a new ability."
Anas: (Smiling) "There's still a lot left."
The car drove through the streets of Seoul, under the golden evening sky.
It was the true beginning of their journey towards power and influence.
And the fun was about to begin.
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║ [SYSTEM ALERT: End of Chapter Eleven] ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════╣
║ [Location: Streets of Seoul] ║
║ [Anas's Wealth: 85 Billion Dollars] ║
║ [Next Plan: Buying the Penthouse] ║
║ [Nayun's Protection: Shadow Summon Activated] ║
║ ║
║ [The fun... is about to begin] ║
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