A triumphant grin split Paul's face, his eyes blazing with exhilaration. "My Cheat System has finally shown up!!"
Six months after transmigrating into this world, he'd all but lost hope of ever unlocking a legendary advantage.
His heart pounded with the realization—he'd just been missing the key to awaken it.
"Now's my chance," he muttered, clenching his fists, his voice thick with anticipation. "Better late than never."
Snapping out of his reverie, Paul dove headfirst into exploring his newfound Cheat System, his fingers twitching with eagerness.
Minutes later, he'd unraveled its secrets, and a single word echoed in his mind: procreation.
The system was gloriously simple—expand the House Brown Family's bloodline by having children, and reap divine rewards.
The better the child's aptitude, the richer the prizes.
"This Cheat System is raw, unfiltered power," Paul said aloud, a smirk curling his lips. "Straight to the point—and I love it."
His mind raced with possibilities, his grin widening until it threatened to split his face.
With enough worthy partners, he could father a dozen or so children in a single year—no sweat for a Knight of Honor like him.
Each child would grant one year of Battle Aura cultivation, equivalent to decades of grueling training.
His pulse quickened at the thought. "At this rate, godhood's just a hop, skip, and a jump away."
Of course, he wasn't naive enough to think it'd be that easy.
This wasn't just any system—it was a Beauty-Selective System.
Only children born to women with an appearance score of 85 or higher would trigger the rewards.
Paul rubbed his chin, his brow furrowing. With his current status as a baron, securing a harem of such beauties was no small feat.
"For now, Betty's my ace," he mused, picturing his radiant wife, her golden hair and captivating smile. "Time to lean on her a bit."
Three years flashed by since the Cheat System's awakening.
Paul threw himself into his "mission" with relentless zeal, his dedication bordering on obsession.
Betty, bless her, was either pregnant or preparing to be for those three years, her resilience a testament to their bond.
In that time, she bore four children, including a pair of twins, each delivery a moment of shared joy and exhaustion.
But luck wasn't on their side—or perhaps Paul's own cultivation aptitude was lackluster.
Like their firstborn, all four children were rated Common, their potential unremarkable by the system's standards.
Still, the four children granted him four years of Battle Aura cultivation.
Combined with his first child's reward, Paul's Battle Aura surged by five years, pushing him to the brink of Tier 3 Warrior.
He could feel it—the cusp of Tier 4, the gateway to Mid-Tier Warrior status, tantalizingly close.
Determined to break through, Paul doubled down, pulling Betty into their shared "endeavor" with renewed vigor.
Despite bearing five children, Betty remained a vision of beauty, her charm only deepening with time.
Her skin glowed, her figure as alluring as a blooming rose, untouched by the toll of motherhood.
This was no accident—Paul spared no expense, pouring gold into rare Elixirs to nourish her body.
Under their potent effects, Betty's health remained pristine, her vitality unshaken by the demands of frequent childbirth.
With no precautions taken, it was no surprise when, just half a month later, Betty conceived again.
"I just gave birth, and now I'm pregnant again?" Betty's voice carried a playful pout as she nestled against Paul in their candlelit chamber.
Her delicate fingers poked his chest, her face a mix of mock indignation and charm. "This is all your fault, Paul!"
They'd been married only a few years, and already she'd borne five children.
Who could keep up with that?
If not for Paul's relentless charm and honeyed words, she'd have put her foot down long ago.
Paul chuckled, scratching the back of his head sheepishly. "My fault, my fault!"
He pulled her close, his voice softening. "If you're tired of this, we can stop after this one. Deal?"
His eyes searched hers, genuine concern flickering across his rugged features.
He wasn't a heartless man—Betty's happiness meant more to him than any system reward.