(Supreme Godly Money System, Book 1)
Mumbai's financial district at night looked like a circuit board of neon veins and gold.From his new SwiftGo headquarters, Agastya Shastri watched the skyline flicker through glass walls, the hum of servers behind him like a living pulse.
[Main Mission Progress: 42% — Expansion to 3 cities underway.][Estimated Completion: 6 Days Remaining.][Subtask: Attend Elite Investors' Gala – Mandatory Social Mission.][Reward: Reputation Tier A | Potential Module Unlock.]
He straightened his tie and smiled faintly. "System, how do I look?"
[Answer: 97% confidence projection. 3% danger of breaking hearts.]
He chuckled. "Then I'll risk it."
The Gala
The Forbes Rising Entrepreneurs Gala was everything Mumbai's elite adored—luxury, gossip, and calculated smiles behind champagne glasses.Cameras flashed as Agastya entered the marble hall. Conversations hushed for half a second—people recognized him instantly.
The ex-courier who became a millionaire.
Aanya was there too, in a silver dress that made the lights jealous. She greeted him with a mock bow. "Mr. Shastri, saving the economy one logistics firm at a time?"
"Trying to," he replied, smiling. "And you? Saving hearts as usual?"
She rolled her eyes but blushed slightly.
Then, before he could reply, the crowd seemed to part—as if the air itself announced someone's arrival.
The Entrance
She walked in wearing a crimson gown that flowed like molten silk.Dark hair cascading down her back, eyes like obsidian—but sharp, aware.Every conversation in the room dimmed.
Aanya leaned closer. "That's Ira Mehra—the youngest financial prodigy in Asia. Rumor says her instincts are supernatural. No trade she touches fails."
Agastya's system pinged sharply.
[Alert: System User Detected.][Designation: "Fortune Exchange System." Tier: SS.][Caution: Host has Probability Manipulation Abilities.]
Agastya's pulse steadied, his gaze narrowing. "So that's what a rival looks like."
The First Encounter
Later that night, by the terrace overlooking Marine Drive, Ira approached him first."You're Agastya Shastri, right? The one who turned SwiftGo from a sinking boat into a cruise ship."
He smiled. "Depends who's asking."
"Ira Mehra," she said, extending her hand. "Fortune favors the bold, or so they say."
Their handshake lingered a little too long.For a moment, both their systems flickered faintly—hers crimson, his gold.
[System Interaction Detected.][Attempted Scan from "Fortune Exchange System."][Countermeasure Activated.]
Ira's brow twitched. "You've got... protection."
"Comes with the membership," he replied coolly.
She smiled, intrigued. "Interesting. Most system users I meet don't even realize what they're carrying."
"You've met others?"
"Of course," she said softly, sipping her wine. "But you're... different. Yours feels higher. Older. As if it was made to control others."
Agastya's system whispered:
[Observation Confirmed: Target recognizes System Hierarchy. Initiate "Integration Compatibility Scan."]
[Compatibility: 34% – Integration Possible if Host of Fortune Exchange Grants Access or Relinquishes Control.]
He smiled faintly. "Maybe it's because mine doesn't chase luck. It creates it."
For the first time, her confident expression faltered.
The Game of Luck
Inside the ballroom, a charity auction began.Rare watches, paintings, and property stakes were being sold for absurd prices.
Ira leaned closer. "Let's make it interesting," she whispered. "You win an item against me, I'll tell you something about my system. I win, you tell me yours."
Agastya grinned. "You're on."
The first item: a diamond-encrusted Rolex.Ira bid instantly — "₹1.2 crore."
[Alert: Probability Distortion Detected.][Her system is bending luck values. Estimated Success Rate: 82%.]
Agastya calmly entered "₹1.5 crore."The crowd gasped. Ira's system shimmered around her fingertips like invisible red light.
[System Countermeasures Ready. Activate Fortune Cancelation?]
"Yes," Agastya murmured under his breath.
[Executing: Fortune Equalizer Protocol.]
The auctioneer slammed the hammer. "Sold — to Mr. Agastya Shastri!"
Ira blinked, her crimson aura flickering. "Impossible…"
He smirked. "Guess my luck's a bit more premium."
Integration Event
Outside, later, she confronted him near the exit."No one blocks my system. No one. How did you do that?"
He stepped closer, his tone low. "Maybe because your system's a branch of mine."
Her pupils dilated. "What?"
[System Prompt: Integration Protocol Ready – Source: 'Fortune Exchange System' Data Fragments Available.][Proceed to Integration?]
[Integration Level: Partial | Acquiring 'Fortune Analysis Module.']
Golden light rippled faintly in his eyes as her crimson aura flickered, a small portion of it flowing into his.Neither of them moved, yet the air shimmered with unseen energy.
[Integration Complete: New Feature Added – Probability Analysis Module.][System Intelligence +10 | Host Intuition +4.]
Ira stepped back, slightly pale. "You... took something, didn't you?"
Agastya smiled softly. "Call it a fair exchange."
Her expression shifted — not anger, not fear — something between admiration and challenge."Then I'll take it back someday," she said, voice like silk and fire.
"Looking forward to it," he replied.
As she walked away, his system pulsed brighter than ever.
[System Evolution Progress: 12% → 18%.][Warning: Integration Detected by Unknown Higher Entity.]
Agastya looked up at the starlit Mumbai sky. "Higher entity? You mean someone's watching?"
[Affirmative. The Architect of Systems has registered your activity.]
He laughed quietly, the sound echoing through the night."Then let him watch. Because I'm just getting started."