Twirl of emotions

[Congratulations, you have completed your Quest]

[Your reward of 1000 coins has been granted to you]

Duke crashed to the ground, suddenly feeling weak. The ensuing silence was haunting, heavy with remorse and the lingering scent of tragedy.

"I just killed more than one person in the most gruesome manner," he mumbled as he stared at the dismantled bodies on the floor.

Duke couldn't help but feel wretched about his actions. He felt it didn't make him any better than the guys the system had initially tasked him with taking down. The only difference was that he took orders from a system, while they took orders from the government.

They were bad, but it wasn't Duke's place to punish them. He didn't give them the life they had, so it was unfair he took it, even if they were the most dangerous people on earth.

He didn't want to be a killer, even if he killed for a cause. The police were there for a reason; they could handle crime better.

Duke looked at the corpses again, thinking of how he was going to dispose of them. Just as he was lost in his thoughts, the bodies began to vanish one after the other, as if they had never existed. He leaped to his feet, his heart racing with panic.

"Where did the damn bodies go?" he shouted, his voice echoing off the walls. The only response was the eerie silence, punctuated by the soft dripping of blood from the bat and knife still lying on the floor. If Duke hadn't been the one who put them in that state, he would think nothing had taken place in his room at all.

Duke's mind raced with possibilities—was the system cleaning up its mess? Was this some kind of twisted cover-up? He clicked on the icon in his vision, hoping for answers, but the only response was the same cryptic message he had received earlier.

[Congratulations, you have completed your Quest]

[Your reward of 1000 coins has been granted to you]

"Oh come on! I'm not even sure what I am supposed to use these coins for!" he grumbled. "Shouldn't you have paid me in real money or something?"

A 3D girl came into view.

"Coins can be traded for various items at the shop. Do you want to access the shop now?"

[Visit Shop] [Not Now]

Duke clicked on 'Visit Shop,' and a screen popped up, displaying an array of intriguing weapons that left him feeling a bit perplexed.

"What am I supposed to do with these?" he muttered, a tinge of disappointment coloring his voice. He had hoped the shop would offer the gaming device he had been longing for, but instead, he was faced with unfamiliar options that seemed unnecessary in the grand scheme of things.

As his eyes scanned the items, they widened in surprise. Not only were they not what he had anticipated, but they were also considerably more expensive than the reward coins he possessed. The only item he recognized was the sleek motorcycle listed in the cart, but alas, his coin stash fell short of the required amount.

Just when Duke was beginning to lose hope, his gaze shifted to the bottom of the screen, where he caught sight of an intriguing option that read 'withdraw coins.' Intrigued and fueled by curiosity, he couldn't resist clicking the link.

Suddenly, a list of banking choices appeared before him, and it didn't take long for Duke to realize that each coin held a value of one hundred dollars.

His mind raced with possibilities. Did that mean the thousand coins he had accumulated were...?

Overwhelmed by his new findings, Duke found himself sitting on the ground, his interest in the system growing by the second. However, many questions still lingered. How exactly could he physically obtain the money? Going to the bank wasn't a likely option. He couldn't just walk in and claim his digital wealth. What on earth was he supposed to say to the bank teller?

Duke eagerly tapped on the withdrawal button, his heart brimming with anticipation, hoping that it would unveil the coveted secret of how to access the money. With a cautious yet hopeful mindset, he decided to start by withdrawing 100 coins, a modest sum to test the waters.

[Current Coin Balance: 900c]

As the system dutifully responded, Duke's eyes scanned the screen, seeking any additional information or instructions. However, to his dismay, no further guidance materialized. A heavy sigh escaped his lips, and he couldn't help but cast his gaze downward, his disappointment palpable.

But then, something miraculous occurred. As Duke's eyes descended towards the ground, his heart skipped a beat. There, right beneath him, lay a cluster of 100-dollar notes, as if they had been intentionally placed there for his discovery. His eyes widened in disbelief, his mind struggling to understand the sudden twist of fate.

Duke's initial shock slowly transformed into a mix of awe and bewilderment. He cautiously reached down, his fingers trembling, and gingerly picked up the crisp bills. The touch of the money against his skin sent a surge of excitement coursing through his veins. He blinked repeatedly, half-expecting the money to vanish into thin air, but it remained steadfastly real.

A radiant smile illuminated Duke's face, his eyes sparkling with newfound hope and joy. Emboldened by this extraordinary turn of events, he resolved to take another leap of faith. With a renewed sense of confidence, he decided to withdraw 200 more coins, eager to witness the magic unfold once again.

True to his expectations, the money materialized before him, fluttering onto his thighs with a gentle rustle. Overwhelmed with joy, Duke couldn't contain his excitement any longer. In a spontaneous burst of jubilation, he tossed the money into the air, watching it dance and twirl like confetti.

His exclamation of "This is what I'm talking about!" echoed through the air, a testament to his newfound bliss and the absence of any lingering remorse.

In that moment, Duke couldn't help but reflect on the profound difference between his current reality and the years of toil and meager earnings he had endured.

The magnitude of his unexpected windfall exceeded anything he could have ever imagined, leaving him in awe of the mysterious forces at play.

"I'm rich!!!!!!"