Sitting face to face, Noah noticed the small golden Phoenix pin embedded in Edgar's business suit, the same logo as The Golden Phoenix Group.
The questions that had been flooding his mind since last night suddenly disappeared upon facing him.
Edgar's charisma was no joke; it felt like confronting his former boss, who had fired him for a small mistake a few months ago.
"Sir, feel free to ask me now. I'm ready to address all your questions."
Noah flinched at Edgar's soothing voice, seemingly understanding his anxiety: 'Doubt... yes, that's the one thing he wanted to clarify.'
"Edgar, I must admit that all of this still feels unreal. How could Anderson Morgan be my father...?"
Noah finds it somewhat strange to refer to him in that way.
After clearing his throat, he continued, "He suddenly sent me the inheritance despite never meeting me? He didn't even perform a DNA test to verify that I'm his legitimate heir... Can you please explain if this is true? Or is it simply a test for me?"
Edgar smiled upon hearing Noah's words.
"It's absolutely true, sir. I can't disclose how we located you, but we honestly confirmed that you are his genuine son. The System identified you as the biological son; you are the true bloodline of Anderson Morgan."
Noah was shocked to learn that Edgar was aware of the System.
"Your father made specific preparations. The System activates only when you hit a defined emotional threshold." Edgar said.
Noah blinked. A frown slowly formed on his forehead, clearly reflecting the confusion in his mind.
"Defined threshold? You mean my life had to fall apart before this would happen?" Noah inquired.
"More or less," Edgar responded calmly. "Your father said, fire shines brightest when it rises from the ashes, just like a Phoenix!"
Noah chuckled upon hearing those words. The meaning of his words indeed represents his company, Phoenix. "Well, it sounds like him. Even though I never met him..."
"You will," Edgar said. "In time..." A meaningful smile graced his lips, startling Noah.
"Wait, Edgar! Are you saying I can meet him? Are you talking about his tomb, or...?"
Noah was utterly stunned. He recalled the news that Anderson Morgan had passed away, yet Edgar just mentioned something different.
Edgar smiled. He didn't respond to Noah's confused question; instead, he said, "Shall we go to the capital now, sir? You will find all the answers to your doubts there."
'Go to the Capital? Now?' This thought burdens Noah's heart.
He hadn't intended to relocate to the capital at this moment despite receiving an inheritance from a father he had never known.
With family in this province, he holds the responsibility to care for them, particularly as his adoptive mother is unwell and currently in the hospital.
Noah looked intently at Edgar. With a heavy tone, he shared his feelings, saying, "I...think I can't move there for now, Edgar."
'Now what? Will the System cancel all this?' Noah wondered.
This is also his fear. Although he had this ridiculous wealth for only a few hours, losing it suddenly would be a pain in the ass. He had started to enjoy all this wealth.
Edgar asked calmly, "Please share what makes you unwilling to fly there, sir?"
Noah could see Edgar's confused and worried gaze reflecting his inner thoughts. "You should know about my adoptive family, right?"
"Absolutely, I'm aware of that. If you worry about them, you can move them to the capital. With enough funds and influence, your family will no longer encounter difficulties."
Edgar's words snapped Noah. That's true, but he can't relocate now; he has too much to settle here.
After a thoughtful pause, Noah finally broke the silence, asking, "Can I move there later, I mean... until I settle everything here? Is that alright?"
"Yes, sir. That's fine as well. However, I hope you can relocate to the capital soon. Because..." Edgar's voice faded as if something held him back from expressing his thoughts at that moment.
Edgar's reluctance only heightened Noah's curiosity about what was happening in the capital.
Numerous questions now occupy his thoughts: He believed his father was already dead, but he is not. And now, Edgar appears reluctant to reveal much about the System.
"What is it, Edgar?"
After a brief moment of wordless gazes, Edgar finally said, "Sir, a command center in the capital is waiting for you."
'Command center?' These words feel unfamiliar to Noah.
"Are you referring to my system's command center?" Noah inquired to clarify his confusion.
"Yes, sir. However, that is all I can share. You need to see it yourself to understand what happened."
Something within him sparked his curiosity. The thrill he felt when he activated his Wealth Management System last night came rushing back.
...
A few minutes had passed since Edgar left the room. After hearing many things from Edgar, Noah strongly wanted to visit the capital.
But once again, this city felt like it was tying his feet. He had already told Edgar that he would only fly there after all his problems here were resolved, possibly in the next few weeks.
Sighing deeply, Noah opened the black box Edgar had left for him, which was the size of a medium-sized laptop box.
"This is a gift from your father. I hope you can visit him soon." Those were Edgar's farewell words. He wouldn't stay long in this city; tomorrow, after breakfast, he will return to the capital.
Noah's eyes sparkled with surprise as he gazed at the items inside the box.
He saw advanced gadgets, including a laptop, cell phone, and other items he had never seen for sale.
All those items looked expensive, with the Phoenix Gold emblem embedded in each one.
Upon reviewing each item individually, his heart raced when he saw a Signet gold ring engraved with a crimson phoenix that glimmered like flames.
When he touches the ring, a system notification appears in his line of sight.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION: NEW ITEM IDENTIFIED]
[Item Unlocked: "Golden Phoenix Signet"]
[Classification: Unique Artifact]
[Material: 24K Reinforced Gold]
[Insignia: Engraved Phoenix Emblem in Crimson Enamel]
[Current Owner: Noah Morgan]
[Primary Functions: Dimensional Storage Access (Space Ring)]
[Function: Enables secure storage of physical items in an isolated spatial pocket.]
[Capacity: Equivalent to a 10m x 10m x 10m vault.]
[Access Method: Mental command or biometric scan (Noah Morgan only).]
[Security Level: Quantum-encrypted, tamper-proof]
[Warning: Item is soul-bound. Cannot be transferred, sold, or stolen.]
[To activate: Wear the ring and let your blood blend with the ring.]
Without a word, he slipped it on. But a second later, he felt the sharp edge of the ring sting him. And before he could react, a notification from the system appeared.
[SYSTEM RECOGNITION INITIATED]
[Golden Phoenix Signet Detected.
Legacy Authentication: Confirmed.
Access Level: Unlocked – Founder Tier.]
The lights flickered.
And the Signet gently burned on Noah's finger without any sensation—just some feelings; Silent, powerful, and mesmerizing feelings.
Seconds later, the ring vanished from his little finger as if it had merged with him. Then, storage space appeared within his System, coming into view.
"What the..."
Noah couldn't help but curse. He was too thrilled by this unusual power he had only encountered in the fantasy stories he'd read.