Chapter 2: Hydrating Essence?

Chapter 2: Hydrating Essence?

"System?"

The sudden voice startled Charlotte.

During his part-time job commute, he often read online novels to pass the time, so he was familiar with systems.

Transmigration + system, it's practically a standard combo!

And, completing missions even comes with cash rewards?!

However, Charlotte couldn't feel happy at this moment. Diana's scrutinizing gaze was like that of a predator eyeing a fat lamb, considering which part to devour first.

[Ding! Diana has assigned you a mission: Choose an item to please and satisfy her! Mission rewards: 1. Three-day rent extension! 2. 100 copper coins! 3. +10 favorability! Mission failure: Loss of a body part!"]

[Accept? Yes! No!]

The icy mechanical voice rang out again, quickly calming Charlotte down.

Offer himself to a wealthy woman?

Charlotte didn't think his current frail body could please and satisfy her.

Money?

That's exactly what he lacks!

Are the eyeballs floating in the jar?

Then he would have to consider if he could keep his eyeballs.

"Have you made a decision?" Diana licked her red lips, and a snow-white bone knife appeared in her hand without him noticing.

"An item that pleases and satisfies a woman!" Charlotte's mind raced, cold sweat forming on his forehead. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration hit him, and he blurted out as Diana raised the bone knife, "I know what you need!"

"Hmm?" Diana halted her movement.

"Just wait a moment!" Charlotte turned around and silently accepted the mission in his mind. At the same time, he quickly walked towards the counter and took out two bottles of pink potions from the top corner.

"Do you think two bottles of low-level potions can satisfy me?" Diana's words carried a hint of mockery. She had already decided to take away Charlotte's right palm; his fingers were beautiful and suitable for a lamp base.

Charlotte felt a strong sense of danger, but he remained calm and said, "These are not ordinary potions; they are Hydrating Essences!"

"Hydrating Essence?" Diana looked doubtful; she had never heard of such a potion before.

"Madam, you are so beautiful and captivating, unmatched by the noble ladies of Calva, even the most beautiful elves pale in comparison to you." Charlotte praised with a sincere expression.

Diana's lips curled up slightly; she knew Charlotte hailed from Calva, and he seemed knowledgeable and had a pleasant way of speaking.

Of course, these were all true words.

"But even the most beautiful face requires careful care and maintenance to maintain its youth and moisture," Charlotte's expression suddenly became serious as he looked at Diana's face with a touch of regret. "Have you noticed that your skin has been a bit dry when you wake up recently? And your complexion seems slightly dull compared to usual?"

"Dry and dull skin?" Diana paused for a moment, and seeing Charlotte's serious expression, she subconsciously raised her slender fingers to touch her fair and delicate cheeks, feeling a bit less confident. "It does seem a bit drier than before, and my complexion doesn't appear as rosy."

Charlotte's lips twitched. Diana's skin was the best he had seen among womensmooth, bright, and flawless. However, the more perfect a woman is, the easier she falls into self-doubt and anxiety when questioned.

"Your observation is correct. The skin on your face is constantly exposed to the elements, and the Abyss air is filled with dust and impurities that corrode and damage your delicate skin, making it fragile and sensitive," Charlotte said solemnly as if announcing a terminal illness. "I'm sure you wouldn't want your skin to become rough and your complexion to turn dull and lifeless, right?"

"Are you saying I'm going to become an old hag with sallow skin?" Diana's tone carried a hint of anxiety.

"No, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen; it's just a minor issue with your skin," Charlotte shook his head. "And this issue has a solution."

"What solution?" Diana almost blurted out the question.

Charlotte raised his hand and smiled. "This is the latest moisturizing essence that I've developed, and it happens to solve your concerns."Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

"System?"

Charlotte attempted to call out.

A virtual screen suddenly popped up in front of him.

[Player: Charlotte]

[Professions: Doctor, Alchemist]

[Level: Fourth-tier mage turned useless (waste!)]

[Wealth Value: 807]

[Professional Skills:

Wound Dressing and Changing: Intermediate: 1223/2000

Skin Wound Suturing: Intermediate: 1806/2000

Uterus Incision Surgery: Beginner: 230/1000

Castration of Feline and Canine Animals: Advanced: 650/4000]

...

[Special Skills:

Holy Light Healing (previously possessed)

Water Cleansing Art (previously possessed)]

...

[Main Quest: Attain an Influence of 1000 as the Abyssal Physician! (10 influences gained per patient treated) Accept: Yes! No! Mission Success Reward: New cultivation system x1! Copper Coins x10000! Rare Item x1!]

[Side Quest: Not yet triggered]

[System Store: Not yet open (Opens when Wealth Value reaches 10000)]

[Favorability Panel: Not yet open]

Charlotte carefully studied this panel for a moment, overlooking his useless level and the luxurious magical skills he once possessed. He confirmed that he now had the capital to survive in this mysterious world.

With his magic abilities being stripped away, he could no longer become a mage again. And the reward for the new main quest was a new cultivation system?!

The system store was still closed, and he had no idea what good items it might offer.

The most striking aspect was undoubtedly the Wealth Value, which seemed to be directly linked to the money in his pocket.

The crucial point was that this system provided tasks that paid money! It was the kind of system that didn't owe any wealth!

Treating patients would make him stronger!

Completing missions would make him rich!

He loved this stable sense of happiness.

Knock, knock, knock!

The sound of knocking on the door came again.

Charlotte securely stored his money pouch close to his body and opened the door with a smile.

"Doctor, I'm dying. Please save me..." A massive figure staggered into the clinic.