"Speaking of system points, I wonder if there are other methods to earn them apart from the aforementioned methods,"Silas thought to himself.
"System, are there other methods that I can earn system points with, apart from those you mentioned before?"
[Yes, you can earn system points when someone uses an item created by you as long as it has a connection to the store.]
"I can earn system points when someone uses an item I creates as long it has a connection to the store?," Silas asked the system, curiously.
[Yes, as long as an item has a connection to the system, you can earn system points whenever someone uses it.]
"Ok, so how many system points do I earn, and why have I not been earning system points since LUNAR was created," Silas asked.
He believed that with what the system said,then he should have been earning some system points passively everyday since LUNAR was created, since LUNAR has a connection to the system.
[You can't earn system points from yourself.]
"So, how many system points do I earn whenever someone uses the item? Also, how does the earning mechanism work?"
[The amount of system points that can be earned varies depending on what item is being used. If it's an item that was created by you, then you earn 0.1 system points. For items that were bought from the system store, you earn 0.001 system points
The earning is a continuous process and you can earn the system point everyday, using a location's time zone that will be designated as the standard timezone.]
"0.1 system point and 0.001 system point, is that supposed to be an encouragement for me to create my own items?
Well, that's ok too. This means that when ELLA goes live, I will be earning 0.1 system points for every user that uses it everyday.
The Gear will give two types of system points earning, the one-time earning which is 5% of its total cost, and the passive earnings when they use it everyday."
"About the designated time zone, can it be changed or is it permanent?"
[Permanent.]
"Tch... I thought it can be changed. If so, then I can use it as a loophole. I will have to decide on the timezone later."
Silas knew the 199 million system points he has won't be enough when he put his plan into action. He still vividly remember the price of the teleportation knowledge; a whooping 1 billion system points.
"I feel like eating something. Time to get myself something to eat," Silas said, as he stood up and went downstairs.
Silas wasn't actually feeling hungry, he just want to eat something.
The sun was already out and people were now going about their daily business, as it was already the early morning rush hour.
"Serah.. What do you think that thing in his room could possibly be? Maybe it's a secret super advanced technology being developed by the government."
Silas heard a familiar voice as he got closer to the living room and he recognized the voice immediately as Emma's.
"Really, Emma? A 'super advanced technology being developed by the government? Before, you said he was someone into some illegal activities, now he's a secret government agent?"
"What? Is him being a secret government agent not better than someone into illegal business, and do you think someone into illegal business can get something that looks so high-tech and gives off a sci-fi feel?," Emma said with a raised brow.
"What do you mean by high-tech? You don't even know what that thing is and you're already jumping to conclusions? Also, do you really think that if he's a secret government agent, he will put something like that in his room where we can easily see it?," Serah asked.
One could notice the frustration she was feeling from her voice, as this is not the first time they are having this type of conversation since they saw the Pod in Silas' room.
"Come on, Serah, why do you always like to ruin the mood? Even if he's a secret government agent or someone into illegal business, it makes no difference. It's not like we can go around telling what we see here to people. Besides, don't forget what we saw when we searched the image on the internet."
"Emma, you don't need to think too much about these things. If he wants to tell us, he will. It's his choice and his personal life. But if you can't hold your curiosity in, then directly ask him about it."
"No can do, thank you. I don't want some men dressed in black looking for me or someone pointing a pen that flashes white light to my face. I want to be alive and keep my memories intact. Not being silenced by anyone or getting my memories wiping."
"Good. Since you don't want to be the cat that gets killed by its curiosity, then hold it in check. You also know that he's back, so watch what you say," Serah warned.
"Yeah, yeah. Whatever."
Silas, who was standing on the stairs, could only shook his head at their conversation.
'When did I become a secret government agent or someone into illegal business?'
'I mean she's right about the Pod being a super advanced technology but Emma's imagination... is way too wild.'
Silas shook his head one more time and went down the stairs.
One would ask why Silas didn't hide the Pod just as he did with the quantum computer? The reason was because he felt no need to do so and besides, he had no time to spare. After checking out the Gear and Pod, he had to rush down to the airport so that he wouldn't be late for his meeting with Mr Andrés.
Silas walked to the dining table and took his seat as he waited for his breakfast to arrive.
Few minutes later, Emma served his breakfast and Silas started eating.
Something Silas noticed after the island incident was that his appetite reduced drastically. It didn't increase simultaneously with his stats but instead decreasd. Something, Silas couldn't help but attribute to the intense vitality flowing through him.
After he was done eating, Silas decided that it was finally time to go back home and see his younger brother, and also discuss his plan in full detail with Kim.
"The time I'm spending on the road is really starting to get on my nerves. Another 7 hours of driving. Ughh," Silas said, feeling very annoyed, as the past few days have seen him spending much more time on the road.
Actually, Silas was thinking of going to Oakland without his car but with his legs. Yes, he's thinking of running with his legs to Oakland.
After doing a rough calculation, Silas found out that with his speed of 510 mph, it will take about 50 minutes to run from the villa to his home in Oakland.
Though those were his thoughts,he didn't intend to act on it. If he's to do that, then what's the use of the cars parked in his garage? Also, it's not like he's in a hurry to get home.
With those thoughts, Silas stood from the chair and went to his room to get his things before making his way to the garage.
....
Some hours later, a black Corvette parked in front of Oakland's biggest mall and a young man came down from the car, and walked into the mall.
Yes, the young man is Silas. He decided to stop at the mall and get some things for Alex and Kim before going home.
He knew that Alex would be feeling very sad because he didn't keep his promise of visiting him every weekend, and that's why he decided to stop at the mall as he intends to shop for some bribes.
Walking into the mall, Silas made his way to the kid's section.
Almost an hour later, Silas was already done with his shopping and was now on his way home.
....
*Ding-dong*
"Yes. I'm coming." A female voice came from behind the door in response to the doorbell that was rung.
The door opened and a middle-aged lady could be seen standing behind the door, with a surprised expression on her face as she looked at the person standing in front of her.
"Silas?!"
"Hi Kim. It's been a while."