Idle Money System

Her face was one of disbelief as she saw the score. She looked pale as she stared at the scene before her.

"Impossible," she muttered, slamming her fist against the metal fence that marked the boundary for players shouldn't cross. She was pale and couldn't believe what had just happened.

Alexander's score from the game was a staggering 10,859 - double from her own.

"My record," she said, her voice filled with grievance.

Claire glared at Alexander, her eyes narrowed, "Alexander, this isn't fair! You've clearly cheated. You're a newbie, aren't you? How can your score be better than mine? Don't tell me you're a wolf in sheep's clothing!" she retorted, her voice laced with accusation.

Alexander, upon hearing this, furrowed his brows. "It's not my fault you're weak," he said, his tone dripping with pity. "Your title as the first placer of this game is actually so-so"

Claire's anger flared. She knew Alexander was a skilled fighter, but how could he also be so good at shooting games? It just didn't seem possible.

"Hmph, this doesn't count. You've clearly cheated," she declared, her voice dripping with authority. "The bet is void."

Alexander raised an eyebrow, listening incredulously to Claire's excuse for not accepting defeat. Seeing his look of disbelief, Claire simply ignored it and spoke.

"What do you still want to argue about?" she said, her glare unwavering.

"No," he said quickly.

Women's emotions really did change faster than flipping a book. Just a minute ago she was beaming, and now that she'd lost, she was blaming him. What a cruel world this was.

Alexander pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration, thinking to himself. Hearing his reply, Claire's smile returned, her expression becoming playful once again.

"That's good. This young lady forgives you," she said shamelessly, completely forgetting about the bet and her loss. "Let's try playing other games."

Sophie watched the two of them interact, with a chuckle escaping from her lips. They then moved on to a game called Whack-a-Mole, where the goal was to whack as many moles as you could.

Claire went first, but after ten moles popped out, she only managed to hit two or three. She was frustrated and angry, so she started smashing the moles relentlessly whenever they appeared, seemingly intent on destroying them rather than just hitting them.

Alexander couldn't help but laugh and receive a glare from Claire, forcing him to keep quiet. Next, it was Sophie's turn. She picked up the hammer and whacked away, hitting a respectable six moles, earning more points than Claire had.

Alexander gave Sophie a thumbs up, making her smile as she stepped down. It was his turn next, and he picked up the hammer. As he was holding it, a mole popped out, and with a swift, fluid motion, Alexander whacked it without any trouble.

His movements were precise and effortless. As more moles emerged, none escaped his grasp, and he hit them all, earning a perfect score.

He then turned to the two of them, who stood there with their mouths hanging open in shock. They couldn't actually see Alexander swinging the hammer, but they heard the resounding "smack" every time it hit a mole, sending it back down into its hole.

Alexander gazed at Claire, a wide smile stretched across his face that clearly interprets as, "You've lost again." Her idolized look instantly transformed into anger.

They played a few more games, challenging each other with each one. Currently, they were engaged in a racing game.

Alexander noticed that Sophie was missing. When he looked around for her, he saw her standing by the area where he'd pointed out the first game, the one where Claire had asked for her opinion.

Alexander stood up from the driver's seat, leaving Claire behind. She was so focused on winning that she didn't even notice he'd already left her side.

"Do you want a toy?" Alexander asked Sophie, who was completely unaware he was standing behind her.

Sophie, who had been intently watching the machine, suddenly heard a voice behind her, giving her a fright. Turning around, she saw a familiar figure, which brought a wave of relief.

"Alexander, don't scare me like that," she said coldly, but her expression was so adorable that it couldn't possibly frighten anyone.

"You almost gave me a heart attack." Her appearance, voice and even the way she acts and moves. Is like a pure innocent girl, that is an ideal partner for every man.

"Oh, sorry about that," Alexander said, "I just noticed you'd been spacing out for a while, looking at the claw machine. Do you want one?"

Sophie shook her head. She really wanted it, but it seemed impossible to win the stuffed toy. It was just so hard. She didn't want to embarrass Alexander because the odds of winning were so slim.

Seeing her shake her head, Alexander could tell that she really wanted it. Because he could see it in her eyes.

Without saying a word, he walked over to the claw machine and inserted a coin.

He then took control of the controller and pressed the button, sending the claw lowering to capture its prey. Sophie, realizing what was happening, quickly walked toward Alexander.

"Alexander, you don't have to! I said I—" Her words were cut short as she saw the claw carrying the plush toy.

When the toy fell into the prize drop, Alexander retrieved it and held it out to Sophie, extending his hand towards her.

She was stunned. Seeing the cute toy, she couldn't help but take it and hug it tightly, pressing it against her chest.

The plush toy's cottony exterior was as soft as a baby's cheek, practically begging to be cuddled. The plush was shaped like a bunny, with big, expressive eyes that seemed to sparkle with mischief. Its white fur was so inviting, you just wanted to sink your fingers into its plushy embrace.

She couldn't help but release a blooming smile as she looked at Alexander. Her eyes were sweet and captivating, filled with affection. She looked at him bashfully, with her cheeks flushed with color.

"Thank you for the gift, Alexander," she said, her cheeks still flushed.

Alexander was captivated for a moment. He felt like his heart was racing. He couldn't help but be stunned. Wasn't his heart made of stone, because of his skills? How could it be so turbulent for a moment?

"Don't mention it," he replied, as he made a fake cough.

"The two of you were actually here! I've been looking for you everywhere," Claire said, her voice laced with annoyance being left behind.

Seeing the interaction between Alexander and Sophie, and noticing Sophie's blushing and shy face, Claire's heart began to panic.

"Did something happen while I was gone for a moment?" she asked, her gaze scanning the two of them, searching for clues.

Both Alexander and Sophie looked at her, their eyes meeting hers. But Claire did not care and continued scanned them from top to bottom, searching for answers.

Finally, her gaze landed on the bunny plush toy, the cutest she'd ever seen. With a knowing look, she finally understood.

"Sophie, that toy?" Claire pointed at the plush, her voice laced with suspicion.

"Oh, this? Alexander won it for me in just one round," Sophie said, her face beaming with happiness. "He's actually so good."

Hearing this, Claire realized that she wanted one too, but she was too embarrassed to ask Alexander. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at the bunny, unable to hide her desire.

Noticing this, Alexander asked her, "You want one?"

"Hmph, who wants that? I'm not a child," she said, her arms crossed over her chest, puffing out her cheeks like a child trying to hide their true feelings.

"Okay," Alexander nodded, then continued. "Let's go eat. We've been here for hours now, I'm starving," he suggested, and then he and Sophie left the arcade.

Being left behind, Claire stared in disbelief. "This wasn't in the script!" she exclaimed.

"Weren't you supposed to ask me if I wanted it? Or maybe even win me the prize without my consent, you idiot? I hate you!" She fumed, following after them.

After exiting the arcade, Alexander noticed that Claire was keeping her distance from him.

"Did I even offend her?" Alexander wondered, but nothing came to his mind. He just shrugged it off and continued walking.

"Do you guys want to eat here? My treat," Alexander said, pointing at the place.

The place he pointed to was called 'Jollibee' a famous fast-food restaurant in his country.

Hearing the words "my treat," Sophie was skeptical for a moment. Wasn't Alexander trying to save money, since he was working as waiter?

But Claire, who was behind her, was too clouded by anger to care. She just harrumphed and walked inside, so Sophie could only follow her.

Finding a table, Alexander asked what they wanted to order.

"I just want the Original Chicken, Alexander," Sophie replied, choosing the lowest price on the menu.

"I want the C3," Claire said, puffing out her cheeks. "It says here that it comes with three chicken pieces, one sauce, one burger steak, one coke float, and one rice. Hmph." She harrumphed in her last sentence, still holding a grudge.

Alexander, starting to get a feel for Claire's attitude, knew the best counter for it, it was to 'ignore it'.

"Okay, it's going to take a while," he said as he joined the line.

After waiting for a while, he sat down with the two of them, carrying a check that came to over 898 pesos, which was really not a big amount for him.

Seeing the bill, Sophie couldn't help but feel bad for Alexander. When the order arrived, they began to eat a hearty meal, Sophie then asked Alexander.

"Alexander, how come you're so good back at the arcade? Especially playing 'Project: Z-Zero.' I think your score will remain undefeated there forever," she said, her voice filled with admiration.

Claire, who was biting the chicken, nearly choked. She remembered her arrogant, and prideful look at that time and how Alexander had crushed her triumphant expression into oblivion.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Now that Sophie had mentioned it again, Claire could only vent her anger through the fried chicken, eating it without minding her image as a woman.

Suddenly, a girl's voice sounded behind Alexander. "Alexander, what a coincidence! You're actually here?" Her voice was charming and soothing to the ear.