[Congratulations!
You have cleared a level A dungeon!]
[You have received 5 silver coins!]
[The total lifespan plundered has been collected.]
[Congratulations!
You have gained 100 years!]
Michael read the system notifications with confusion.
Something felt odd about it.
He had received a coin.
Since when did that happen?
It was rare to see the system giving him coin directly.
Curious about the reason behind it, Michael scrolled back through his unread notifications.
[System 2.0]
To ensure the host grows stronger at an accelerated pace, the system will introduce the following updates.
[Coin Allocation]
For every dungeon the host clears, the system will reward adequate coin based on difficulty and performance.
[Achievement Rewards]
For every notable achievement the host accomplishes, the system will provide adequate rewards ranging from coins to gift packs and other items as the system sees fit.
Michael read it and was all smiles.
System 2.0.
He was grinning from ear to ear.
And the amazing part?
It didn’t end there.
Browsing further, he discovered there was still more benefit to System 2.0.
Reading through, Michael realised he had received an update pack as well as even more updates.
Saving the best for last, Michael checked the System Store first.
The store was unique.
It was like a shopping mall.
But not for clothes or anything of fashion.
Well, there were clothes within it, but the functions were far more ethereal than ordinary clothing.
[Dracula’s Cape.
SS Rank.]
The cape of Dracula when he was young.
Worn by Dracula for a long time, the cape had gained special abilities of its own.
Speed +20.
Blood Regeneration +40.
Special Ability: Damage Absorption.
It absorbs a percentage of damage received and converts it into blood that can be used to perform blood magic.
Special Ability: Transformation.
For a limited time, the wearer can transform into anyone they have previously met.
Note: Coming into contact with that person will immediately dispel the effect.
Price: 30 gold.
That was one of the items within the System Store.
It was nice.
Michael was tempted to purchase it.
But well, poor people could only window shop.
Seeing the price, Michael gave up on it.
The System Store held a wide variety of things.
From beast pets to armours and weapons, to skill stones, and even rare materials Michael had no prior knowledge of.
While browsing through, a curious thought occurred to him.
Daylight ring.
Maybe he could purchase one directly from the System Store and save himself the stress of all that failed experimentation.
And he was correct.
Searching for it, thousands of daylight rings appeared.
Ranging from SSS rank all the way down to F rank.
Well, due to the harsh economy, Michael stuck to his budget and browsed at the C rank daylight rings.
[Daylight Ring.
C Rank.]
Most prized possession of all vampires.
Strength +2.
Effect: Allows the vampire to remain in sunlight without being burnt.
Price: 30 bronze.
Staring at the effect, Michael wasn’t sold on it.
It felt a little lacklustre even by his current standards.
Deciding to push his budget a little further, Michael browsed higher.
The D grade to F grade daylight rings only increased stats and didn’t even carry any effect.
He kept going.
[Daylight Ring.
B Rank.]
Agility +5.
Strength +5.
Effect: Allows the vampire to remain under the sun without being burnt.
The daylight ring stores energy from the sun as a battery, converting it to vitality for regeneration when the wearer requires it.
Price: 1 silver.
The price was a little more absurd, but the quality was worth it.
Or so Michael decided to believe.
Pushing it even further, Michael checked the next grade.
[Daylight Ring.
A Rank.]
The most prized possession of all vampires.
Strength +7.
Agility +6.
Effect: Allows the vampire to remain under the sun without being burnt.
The daylight ring stores energy from the sun as a battery, converting it to vitality for regeneration when the wearer requires it.
Effect 2: With the daylight ring equipped, the vampire gains considerable control over their lust for blood, craving it only when genuinely needed and in a far more disciplined form.
This drastically reduces the chance of the vampire entering a frenzy.
Price: 7 silver.
“Bingo,” Michael muttered.
This was exactly what he needed.
With just the right item, the trouble that had been plaguing him was taken care of.
But money remained an issue, and how to get it remained a thorn in his side.
The next feature eased his burden considerably.
[System Tower.]
A tower designed by the system to help the host grow stronger.
Clear each floor of the tower and receive rewards upon completion.
The higher the floor cleared, the greater the coin rewards issued.
Michael barely managed to hide his smile.
Now that?
That was how an update should feel.
Michael felt like he could fly.
Now he had taken care of everything.
It was time for the best he had saved for last.
The update pack.
Michael opened the update pack, holding his breath for what was in store for him.