[HAPPINESS SYSTEM - CORE EXPLANATION]

Silver’s eyes focused immediately since he knew it was important.

The system’s mechanical voice returned but each word it said appeared on the blue screens before him.

[The happiness system is a symbiotic growth type system.]

[Host growth is linked to the emotional and developmental progression of the designated target - Your wife.]

More windows unfolded beneath it.

[Core Principle:]

• The system does not steal power.

• The system rewards emotional bonds and mutual progression.

• Host benefits are generated when the designated target experiences:

~ Genuine happiness

~ Emotional healing

~ Increased trust

~ Personal growth

~ Fulfillment of desires

~ Successful development of relationships

Silver’s eyes narrowed as he studied the things needed.

"... so her life actually improves.?"

[Affirmative.]

The system continued immediately.

[Important restrictions.]

•Artificial manipulations, emotional damage, dependency abuse, or forced affection will drastically reduce efficiency.

•Negative emotion conditioning may permanently damage target synchronisation.

Silver gave a quiet hum.

’This is good. So the system punishes toxic behaviour ’

This meant that the easiest methods; manipulation, isolation, and emotional control would actually weaken him long term.

The dark blue texts shifted again.

[Symbiotic growth model.]

When the designated target develops positively:

• The target gains emotional stability and accelerated soul compatibility.

• The host receives affection points and growth rewards.

Silver blinked once then his lips curved into a smile.

"She benefits directly too?"

[Affirmative.]

The system elaborated further.

[Examples of indirect target benefits:]

• Increased soul stability.

• Improved tattoo integration success.

• Reduced emotional corruption risK.

• Enhanced synchronization with beast essence.

• Increased chance of rare evolution pathways.

That changed everything. At first, Silver had been a little doubtful but the system wasn’t some predatory mechanics feeding off another person’s emotions.

It was more like, shared momentum. If she thrives, he will advance and the stronger he becomes the more capable he will be of supporting her growth in return.

A reinforcing circle.

Silver folded his arm and tilted his head slightly in thought.

"That’s almost fair."

The system ignored the comment.

[Reward Structure:]

[Rewards are granted based on:]

•Magnitude of emotional increase

•Frequency of successful triggers

[Available rewards include:]

▪︎ Skills (active abilities directly usable in combat or utility)

▪︎ Techniques (refined applications of soul power, enhancing efficiency and output)

▪︎ Passive Traits (permanent enhancements to the host’s body or soul core)

▪︎ Stat Increases (strengthening of physical and spiritual parameters)

▪︎ Rare Rewards (unique abilities, system upgrades, or dual-affinity expansions)

[Affection Point Generation Explained:]

☆ Affection Points are generated when emotional values rise naturally.

Examples include:

• Genuine smiles.

• Emotional comfort.

• Feelings of safety.

• Admiration.

• Romantic affection.

• Excitement during shared experiences.

• Fulfillment of long-term goals.

[Higher emotional sincerity produces exponentially higher rewards.]

Silver exhaled slowly.

"So if she’s genuinely happier..."

[Host receives greater growth returns.]

"And if she becomes stronger."

[Host progression speed increases.]

That part made him pause.

"Can you explain?"

New windows unfolded. Silver was starting to get annoyed with how many there were in front of him.

[Synchronization Mechanic:]

•The deeper the emotional synchronization between host and target:

→ The more efficiently soul growth is exchanged.

High synchronization may unlock:

• Shared techniques

• Linked soul skills

• Dual combat abilities

• Emotional resonance states

• Soul evolution events

Silver stared at the screen quietly. He was genuinely dumbfounded by what was placed before him. It sounded absurdly powerful especially later.

’What happens if we get to 100% synchronization?’

The system continued.

[Important notice.]

The system does not require romantic affection exclusively. However romantic synchronization produces the highest growth compatibility.

Silver laughed at that.

’Of course it does... There is really no way out of this’

The blue windows shifted again.

[SHOP FUNCTION]

~Affection Points may be exchanged for resources.

This section expanded far more than before.

Available Categories:

• Weapons

• Combat Techniques

• Soul Skills

• Beast Evolution Materials

• Healing Items

• Rare Contracts

• Tattoo Stabilizers

• Emotional Synchronization Gifts

• Target Support Items

Silver’s eyes stopped at the bottom of the list.

"Target Support Items?"

[Items designated solely to assist target development.]

Examples include:

• Soul Purification medicine.

• Compatibility enhancers.

• Emotional stabilisation artifacts.

• Beast synchronization catalytics.

Very interesting. So the system wasn’t only designed to strengthen him, it actively encouraged investment in the target herself. Helping her grow stronger would yield longer-term returns.

It was a sustainable cycle with no room for exploitation.

Silver walked slowly towards the window, sunlight falling across his face as he looked towards the distant upper district beyond the estate.

The former silver refused a room that gave him a view of the slums.

He wondered if she had already arrived or was still on her way. Since he hasn’t left the estate he wasn’t sure.

In the novel, it was briefly said that she had looked for Silver but had met with his reputation.

The two had never met from start to finish.

’I should probably find her today.’

He didn’t want to delay and make matters worse, that is if she had already arrived.

The system spoke again.

[Current Designated Target: Ravenna Arkland.]

•Would you like to view target statistics?

Silver stared at the prompt for a few seconds then shook his head.

"No."

’Not yet’

Silver didn’t want to see her stats at the moment because numbers often altered perception, and right now, he wanted to observe and interact with her naturally.

He didn’t want their first interactions to be based on statistics.

The windows vanished and another appeared immediately afterwards.

[Quest Generated]

First Connection

Objective:

Locate and establish meaningful interaction with Target Ravenna within the Sanctuary District.

Conditions:

Interaction must produce a positive emotional response.

Minimum Requirement:

Visible improvement in the target emotional state.

Rewards:

• 100 Affection Points.

• Beginner Shop Access.

• Random Weapon Technique.

• Minor Soul Stabilization Increase.

A nervous chuckle slipped between his lips after seeing the quest.

His brows lifted.

"Meaningful interaction."

So simply finding her wasn’t going to be enough. He had planned to do the same thing. He actually had to improve her mood somehow.

It was then that it sank in, she was already in the sanctuary so she probably learnt about his conduct.

He swallowed.

’This is going to go so well’

How was he going to fulfill the quest?

The system added.

[Reminder.]

The happiness system rewards genuine emotional outcomes.

Superficial interactions yield minimal results.

Silver smirked faintly.

"I know, you don’t have to remind me that I actually have to try."

The system demanded sincerity because sincerity produced stronger synchronization and honesty, which made it even more dangerous. After all, real emotions were harder to control.

Silver glanced towards the old wooden box resting open on the bed.

Then he looked towards the sanctuary walls. Tomorrow they would leave the walls and the real danger would begin.

Before that, he needed to buy a weapon, needed information, and needed to see her.

He had to at least prove that he wasn’t the obsessed fool everyone expected him to be. But that was something entirely different now.

The system vanished from his vision having finished its first job. Silver grabbed his coat and headed for the door.