This was when Sue, Zach's Aunt, was sought after. Rumors about how adept she was at healing people with similar disease had spread across several cities and the moment Mr Wellington heard about her, he didn't waste a second in contacting her.
In the end, Sue cured the baroness and Mr Wellington rewarded her with the mansion after he did some background check on her.
He heard about the rumours of Sue raising eight children on her own in a small decrepit building.
He also found out that she was born to one of the influential families in the Central continent who were known for their aptitude in healing magic, but due to some unexpected turn of events, she was kicked out of the family.
However, this was a story for another time.
Pushing those thoughts aside, Zach decided to take a seat on his bed as he pondered about a few things.
The system noticed that Zach was deep in thought so she asked.
[Anything on your mind?]
"Yeah."
"I'm trying to make a list of the things that need changing."
[Is improving your relationship with the girls among them?]
"Yeah, but I want to take it slow."
[I agree. That should be a lot better and easier to do than having to try and please everyone at once.]
"True."
"Then it is decided. I'll focus on improving Aurora and Luna's favourable impression of me before anyone else's."
[Don't forget to improve your general knowledge of the world.]
"You're right. Although I might have a basic knowledge of this world, I must try to understand the diverse history and culture of the different races in this world."
[Indeed, doing this will be great as it will contribute to your intellectual, emotional and professional development.]
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Zach nodded in understanding and added. "I'm also interested in building my own strength and making a bunch of portraits as well."
[Is that all?]
"Yes... No, there's one more thing."
"If I recall correctly, Jade lost her job around this time."
"The news of her unemployment affected not only her but also everyone in the mansion."
"There should be something I can do to ensure that she doesn't lose her job."
Zach remained silent for a while as he recounted all he had to do in his mind.
The moment the system noticed he was done, she asked again. [Will that be all?]
"Yes. Although I still have a lot that I want to do, I think this should be enough for now."
[Very well, your personal goals have been noted.]
[I've got a couple of quests for you, would you like to take a look?]
"Quests?" Zach asked with a surprised look on his face.
[Yes.]
[Each Quest will have a reward ranging from life skills, active skills, traits, mana combat techniques, martial arts techniques, attribute points, unique skills, experience points and a few others,]
[The locked skills and techniques which you will be rewarded with for completing a mission will be sent directly to the shop where you can purchase them the moment they become unlocked.]
"Amazing."
[Thanks, it is all for you to accomplish your goals.]
A smile bloomed on Zach's face before the system informed him.
[Would you like to take a look at them?]
"Yes," Zach replied and a blue holographic screen appeared before him with some quests listed on it.]
[Main Quest (1):- Have A Good Source Of Income.]
[Reward: 1,000 fate points.
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest (2):- Obtain A General And Historical Knowledge Of The World.]
[Reward: New Trait (Quick witted).]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest (3):- Increase Your Favorability with Three Girls in the Mansion to at Least 50%.]
[Reward: New Mana Combat Technique (Mana Enhancement {Locked}).]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest (4):- Carry Out Your First Workout Exercise.]
[Reward: New Trait (Diligent).]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest (5):- Play With Luna.]
[Reward: New Mana Combat Technique (Mana Blast {Locked}).]
[Time Limit: 5 days]
[Main Quest (6): Request For A Date With One Of The Girls In The Mansion.]
[Reward: New Life Skill (Driving).]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest (7): Complete at least 15 paintings within twelve hours. Note:- your time will start counting the moment you start drawing.]
[Reward: 200 Attribute points.]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest: (8):- Save Jade's Job.]
[Reward: New Martial Arts Technique (One punch--diamond crushing technique {Locked},).]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest (9): Have Your First Kiss.]
[Reward: Unique Skill (Lord Of The Night {Locked})]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Main Quest (10): Graduate From Boyhood.]
[Reward: Unique Skill (Harem Mark), (Disguise).{Locked}).]
[Time limit: 5 days.]
[Failure to complete quests within the time limit will result in the automatic removal of the system.]
Reading through the list of quests he had to complete, Zach's weak body trembled and his butt landed on the ground.
"Ten quests?" Zach's eyes widened in disbelief.
"A time limit of five days?"
"Are you trying to kill me?!"
[Of course not. Your survival is my number one priority, umu.]
"It doesn't look like it is."
"How am I supposed to finish ten quests within five days?"
[Believe in yourself. I know you can.]
[And besides, you've got me, umu.]
Listening to the system's words, Zach calmed down a bit. He knew the system was right and it wouldn't hurt to work hard and give it his all.
After all, a life without risks was not worth living at all.
"There's no use crying over spilt milk," Zach reminded himself as he stood up from the floor. He knew every second he spent in his room mattered and there was no point in lamenting over the system's quests.
After all, it was only trying to help him protect those he cared about.
Zach skimmed through the number of quests in front of him to pick out the one that needed immediate attention.
"I'll start with this one," Zach made up his mind.
Of all the quests listed before him, Zach knew that finding out more about the world was of the utmost importance than the others.
Just because he read the novel, it didn't mean that he knew a lot about the world, so to ensure that he had a general knowledge of the world, Zach decided to study it first.