paranoianovel Chapter 166 166: Last Monthly Sign-In
Chapter 166 166: Last Monthly Sign-In
A few days had passed since the Kludde incident. The morning sun hung low over Serendell, casting long golden shadows across the grass. Jacob, having skipped school as usual, wandered through the vast wilderness of his private dimension, watching the animals he had brought here live and thrive.
A herd of Sker Buffalo grazed peacefully by the distant lake. A pride of lions lounged in the tall grass, their cubs tumbling over each other. A flock of exotic birds took flight from the treetops, their vibrant feathers catching the light. Jacob smiled. This was his world. His home.
He stopped by a small pond and sat on a moss-covered rock, reaching out to the system.
'System, sign in.'
[Daily Sign-In Successful. Rewards Obtained:
1️⃣ 10,000 coins
2️⃣ Porterhouse Steak cooked to medium rare x50
3️⃣ Fanta Orange Can x100]
Jacob glanced at the list. 'The steaks and the soda are nice.'
Then another window appeared.
[Reminder: Monthly Sign-In Available.]
Jacob's heart quickened. This would be the last monthly sign-in before the system upgrade. He had been waiting for this. 'System, monthly sign-in.'
The window shimmered, and new text scrolled into view.
[Monthly Sign-In Successful. Rewards Obtained:
1️⃣ Capsule House (DBZ): A two-story luxury house from the Dragon Ball universe, compressed into a small capsule. When thrown, it expands into a fully furnished home with its own water supply, electricity, and stocked kitchen.
2️⃣ 1970 Dodge Charger R/T: A classic American muscle car. 426 Hemi V8 engine, 425 horsepower. Chrome rims. Black leather interior. A beast on wheels.
3️⃣ Sexy Technique – Oiroke no Jutsu (Naruto): Transform the user into a beautiful, completely nude woman. Extremely effective against most men—causing nosebleeds, fainting, or complete loss of focus.]
Jacob read the list. His eyebrows rose at the first reward. 'A capsule house. That's a good reward. It might be useful in the future.'
He read the second reward and smiled in satisfaction. 'Great. I can't wait to drive it.'
Then he read the third reward.
His eyes went wide. Then he exploded in anger.
"Damn it, what kind of perverted reward is this?!" he shouted, his voice echoing across the plains. A herd of deer startled and bounded away.
He paced back and forth, gesturing wildly at the air. "I will never—ever—turn myself into a woman! Do you hear me?! NEVER!"
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. "This is the last monthly sign-in before the upgrade. I was expecting something epic. A powerful ability. A legendary weapon. Maybe even a way to summon a beautiful woman to join my family." He threw his hands up. "And instead, you give me a jutsu that turns me into a naked woman?" He glared at the empty air. "Screw you."
He stopped pacing and smirked. "Maybe I should give it to Stiles." Then he shuddered. "No, no, no. Forget that. That idiot would just use it to turn into a woman and annoy me. I'm selling it back. Right now."
[You can sell the Sexy Technique back to the system for ten million coins, Host. Do you wish to proceed?]
Jacob didn't hesitate. 'Yes. Get it out of my sight.'
[Transaction complete. Ten million coins have been added to your balance.]
Jacob exhaled, his shoulders relaxing. "That's better."
He paused as a thought occurred to him. The system upgrade had been waiting for his permission. He had delayed it to get two more monthly sign-ins. Now that was done.
'System,' he said in his mind, 'you can upgrade now.'
[Confirmed, Host. The system upgrade will now commence. Estimated completion time: two months. After the upgrade, the monthly sign-ins will no longer be available. The World Travel function will be accessible upon completion.]
Jacob nodded to himself. 'Two months. Right around the start of summer vacation. Perfect.'
Jacob looked at the remaining rewards and smiled. 'At least the capsule house and the classic Charger are good rewards.'
He reached into his pocket dimension and pulled out a small capsule, no bigger than his thumb. It was smooth and white, with a red button on top. He held it up, admiring it. Then he threw it to the ground.
The capsule hit the grass with a soft thunk—and exploded outward in a cloud of white smoke.
When the smoke cleared, a beautiful two-story house stood before him. It was round, like the capsule houses from Dragon Ball, with a domed roof and large windows. Cream-colored walls. A red front door. A small porch with two wooden rocking chairs.
Jacob grinned. "Let's see what's inside."
He walked up to the front door and pushed it open.
The interior was spacious and bright. The living room was furnished with comfortable couches and a large wooden coffee table. A fireplace stood against the far wall, ready for cold evenings. Paintings of serene landscapes hung on the walls.
He walked into the kitchen. White cabinets, marble countertops, and a large refrigerator. He opened the fridge and found it fully stocked. Eggs, milk, vegetables, meat, cheese, bottles of water, juice, and a dozen different sauces. The freezer held ice cream and frozen vegetables.
Jacob nodded appreciatively. "Not bad."
He climbed the stairs to the second floor. Three bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed, fresh linens, and a window overlooking the Serendell wilderness. The master bedroom had its own bathroom—a clean white-tiled shower, a sink, and a toilet. The other two bedrooms shared a bathroom in the hallway.
Jacob walked through the entire house, opening closets, checking the water pressure, and testing the lights. Everything worked.
He returned to the front porch, satisfied. "This is perfect. It could be useful in another world. Or I can use it as a little getaway spot. Somewhere to relax when I want peace and quiet."
He stepped off the porch, turned around, and pressed the red button on a small panel beside the front door. The house shuddered, then collapsed back into smoke—and the small capsule lay on the grass where the house had been.
Jacob picked it up and stored it in his pocket dimension. Then he teleported back to the palace.
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The palace's shared living room was quiet. Most of his family were at school, or at work, or—in Kitty's case—playing video games, or—in Chris's case—relaxing on the yacht. But Scott sat alone on one of the couches, staring at the floor, his expression troubled.
Jacob walked over and sat down beside him. "Hey. You look like someone kicked your puppy. What's wrong?"
Scott sighed, running a hand through his hair. "It's Tracy."
Jacob raised an eyebrow. "What about her?"
Scott leaned back, staring at the ceiling. "She spends so much time with Derek and his pack. Training with him. Listening to him. She doesn't want my help during the full moon. She says Derek is her alpha and she should learn from him." His jaw tightened. "I don't like that at all."
Jacob was quiet for a moment. "Have you talked to her about it?"
Scott shook his head. "What's the point? She's made her choice. She wants to be with Derek and his pack." His voice dropped. "I'm thinking of ending things with her."
Jacob sighed. "I don't know what to say, Scott. I've never been in that situation. But even if you end things with Tracy, you'll find someone else. You won't be alone forever." He patted Scott's shoulder. "Cheer up. Don't think too much about it. Just do what makes you happy."
Scott nodded slowly, but his expression remained troubled.
Jacob smirked. "How about you let your old man take you somewhere to have some fun?"
Scott's eyes flashed red. "Don't call yourself that."
Jacob raised his hands in surrender. "Okay, okay. Jokes aside." His expression softened. "How about I pick up Mel and take you two to Vegas? Leave you there alone—just mother and son. You guys can have fun, talk, and spend some quality time together."
Scott's expression shifted. "That would actually be nice."
Jacob stood. "Then let's go."
Jacob put a hand on Scott's shoulder and teleported them both.
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They appeared in Melissa's office at Beacon Hills Memorial Hospital. The room was clean and organized—papers stacked neatly, a laptop open on the desk, a cup of coffee steaming beside it.
Melissa looked up from her computer, surprised. "Jay? Scott? What are you two doing here?"
Jacob explained the plan quickly. "Scott needs a break. I thought you could take him to Vegas for the day. Just the two of you. Mother-and-son time."
Melissa's expression softened. She looked at Scott—at his troubled and tired expression—and stood, walking around the desk to pull him into a hug.
"Of course," she said softly. "I'd love to."
Scott hugged her back, his shoulders relaxing.
Melissa broke the hug and turned to Victoria and Natalie, who were sitting at nearby desks, working on hospital paperwork. "You two okay running things here, right?"
Victoria waved a hand. "Go. We've got this."
Natalie nodded. "Have fun."
Melissa smiled. "Thanks."
Jacob said, "I'll teleport you both to Vegas. When you're ready to come back, just call me. I'll pick you up."
Melissa kissed his cheek. "Thank you, Jay."
Jacob wrapped them both in his telekinesis and teleported them to Las Vegas, landing in a hidden corner. He walked with them until they reached the busy sidewalk near the fountains of the Bellagio. Tourists bustled around them, cameras flashing, music playing from nearby casinos.
Jacob kissed Melissa—a quick, warm kiss—then turned and walked away. Once he reached a hidden corner, he teleported back to Beacon Hills.
Melissa laughed and linked her arm through Scott's. "Come on. Let's go have some fun."
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Jacob stood in front of his mansion and took the new car from his pocket dimension—the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T.
He walked around it, admiring every angle. The sleek black paint gleamed in the morning light. The chrome rims sparkled. The black leather interior looked pristine. He ran his hand along the hood, feeling the cool metal.
He got in and turned the key. The engine roared to life—a deep, rumbling growl that vibrated through his chest.
He grinned. "What a powerful beauty."
He put on his sunglasses, shifted into gear, and pulled out of the driveway, driving aimlessly through the streets of Beacon Hills. The morning sun warmed his face through the open window.
He had no destination in mind. He just drove.
Past the high school. Past the animal clinic. Past the library. Through the residential streets, where kids played in front yards and old couples walked their dogs.
He drove to school at lunchtime, parked, and walked to the cafeteria. He found Lydia, Malia, Allison, Stiles, and Erica sitting at their usual table.
He greeted them and sat down.
Stiles shoved food into his mouth. "Have you seen Scott?"
Jacob leaned back. "I took him and Mel to Vegas. Seems like he needed a break."
Stiles spoke between bites. "What's wrong with him?"
Jacob shrugged. "Ask him yourself when he comes back." He looked at Allison, Lydia, and Malia. "I was thinking of driving to San Francisco and spending the night there. Which one of you is going to join me?"
Allison smiled. "Me. Lydia has some nerd competition this afternoon, and Malia has to go apply for her learner's permit."
Jacob looked at Malia. "I'm still surprised you passed the written test."
Malia shrugged. "Me too. I thought I was definitely going to fail."
Jacob shook his head with a smile and looked at Lydia. "What nerd competition did you sign up for this time?"
Lydia smiled. "Math competition." She tilted her head. "How about you join too? I'm sure you could get second place. Right after me."
Jacob stood up quickly. "No, thank you. I'm good." He grabbed Allison's hand. "Let's go."
Allison laughed and stood. "See you guys later."
They walked outside together, her hand linked with his. Jacob stopped beside his new Charger and gestured proudly. "What do you think of my new car? She's a beauty, right?"
Allison smiled. "Yes. She's gorgeous. I might borrow her from time to time."
Jacob nodded. "You can borrow her. Just make sure you don't hit any dogs and damage her. And definitely don't let Malia drive her."
Allison snorted. "Idiot." She reached for the passenger door handle.
Jacob paled. "Wait! She's locked. If you pull the door, you'll break it with your freakish strength."
He moved fast, unlocked the car, and opened the door like a gentleman. "My beautiful fairy. Get in."
Allison pouted but got in.
Jacob closed the door, walked around, and slid into the driver's seat. He turned the key, and the engine growled to life—deep, powerful, and rumbling.
Allison's eyebrows rose. "She's powerful."
Jacob smirked. "Yes, she is."
Allison smiled. "I like her more and more."
Jacob drove toward San Francisco. Allison turned on the radio, and they sang together on the highway, the wind whipping through their hair.
They reached San Francisco a few hours later. After grabbing lunch, they went on a tour, shopped, and caught a movie. Then Jacob booked a suite in a five-star hotel, and they spent the night there.
To be continued… 😊
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