Elizabeth

'System, what are the functions of the Bounty Hunter system?'

[ The basic functions of the Bounty Hunter system are:

Status

Bounty

Inventory

Quest

Relationships]

Just what I would expect from a system except for the Bounty and Relationships tab. A strange thing is there is a relationships tab, I wonder what the function of this is. Maybe for family and friends? I have to ask about that.

'System, can you further explain the Bounty and Relationships tab?'

[Understood,

Bounty:

In this tab, the host is able to see the current bounties of creatures wanted by the system. They can be either captured, subjugated, or killed to complete the bounty and claim the rewards.

Relationships:

In this tab, the host is able to see the current relationship status between the host and other beings.

*Note: The host is able to upgrade the functions of the systems using System points]

So that is it, quite a simple explanation but I am quite interested in the bounties considering that my system is literally named the Bounty Hunter system. Being a bounty hunter or a hitman sounds really cool but before I even think of doing that, I believe that I should first train my body. It seems the previous owner has a weak constitution based on well, what I am experiencing right now, so there is that.

Well, I should go back to sleep, my body still feels heavy, and my mind is quite hazy right now, not a good time to continue thinking or planning for the future.

After sleeping for a few hours, I was welcomed to a fantastic sight. Elizabeth is just beside me sleeping soundly, her face so close to mine, the distance between us is just a few centimeters. Her chest heaved up and down in a rhythmic and calm pattern. Her bust looks so soft and delicate, my hands unconsciously reaching up to her soft twin peaks hypnotizing me to reach out to paradise, but I was able to stop myself on time.

'She really does trust this body huh, I can't bear to do this to her while she is unconscious.'

Looking at the moonlight shining through my window I saw a tray with soup on it. The soup looked cold already, probably a few hours have passed since dinner time.

With the moonlight resting on Elizabeth's face I was enchanted, her soft silk-like hair spread across the pillow, and my mind just wandered off into the world of imagination.

'Anyway, it seems that I slept for too long to the point that it is past dinner, and Elizabeth, well fell asleep on my bed.'

'System, is it possible for the previous owner of the body to influence my thoughts.'

[The remnants of the previous owner of the body's feelings are the only thing that can subtly influence the host.

Rest assured that, the host cannot be influenced or controlled in any way by the previous owner of the body.]

It appears that the previous owner of the body has lingering attachments to Elizabeth, probably because she took care of him and based on Elizabeth's trust in me, they have deep feelings for each other but alas, I think Elizabeth only thought of the previous owner of the body as a younger brother.

I got off the bed and proceeded to drink the soup from the tray, although it is already cold, I do not want to waste a person's effort to make this. The feeling of someone taking care of me, I wonder when was the last time that I felt this? Even though it is cold, I felt loved and cared for. I realized that I craved this feeling for a long time and now the feeling of longing for someone is satiated a bit.

[Ding

Quest Received

To protect someone, you have to be strong

To be strong you need to train

The challenges you will face ahead will be long and arduous

Start your journey with a simple training

*Train your body to an acceptable level

Rewards:

1,000 System points

10 Attribute points

Relationship function Upgrade]

'It seems I fall for people too easily huh.' Influenced or not, I have decided to protect Elizabeth as a token of gratitude and well maybe because like what I have said I fall too easily and also as a farewell gift to the previous owner of this body.

'Do not worry, enjoy yourself in the afterlife I will take care of Elizabeth for you hehehe.' I sounded like an NTR villain for a second there huh?

With the sunlight bathing my face I opened my eyes to see Elizabeth nowhere in sight, I think she woke up early to tidy up or make sure that I did not see her but oh well. My body feels lighter now compared to yesterday.

I feel like I can start doing normal activities like walking and stuff, unlike yesterday I was sick to the point of puking blood on the floor. When I got up from my bed I walked towards the window and saw Elizabeth watering the plants in what appeared to be a garden. It was but a simple garden with a few flowers and not far from her I saw Richard cutting logs into smaller pieces.

I thought that I was a rich person based on the decorations in my room but, maybe the household is suffering from a financial problem. Aside from that, I do not see anyone else contrary to the stereotypical house of a Nobleman that is full of maids and has a dedicated gardener.

After observing them for a bit, I heard a feminine voice calling Elizabeth over, then I got back to observing Richard cutting the logs in the garden.

'For an old man, he is quite strong, huh, to cut those chunks of wood.'

Knock Knock

"Young master, your breakfast is ready may I come in?"

"Yes, you may."

Looking towards the door I saw Elizabeth coming in with a tray with a plate of eggs and what I might assume as bacon and a warm soup.

"You have been working quite hard Elizabeth."

"For you, young master, I do not mind it. If not for the young Madam's grace, then I would not be here, but starving on the streets or even already dead." Her serene face was full of nostalgia once again.

I envy her, my mother, I want her to make those faces when she thinks of me and not another person. I want her to smile when she hears my name. Become devoted to me, become mi---.

"Young master, would you like to have your breakfast now?"

I woke up from those unhealthy thoughts of mine, I guess that even this has stuck to my soul huh?

"Yes, I would like to."