Family System: Chapter 48

Fury tried to get more out of the deal.

"You're too big. Launching a separate rocket just for you... the cost..."

"You want to charge more?" Optimus Prime nodded. "Then I'll ask my king..."

"No, no, no!" Fury quickly intervened. "There's no need to bother him with this."

Optimus Prime smiled silently. Nice try at hiking the price.

...

Back at Dawn Tower, Jean was still asleep.

Vex, still full of energy, didn't go looking for Darcy or the others. It was his and Jean's wedding night after all. Going to see the others would be inappropriate.

Holding Jean in his arms, he manipulated a small ball of Phoenix Force with one hand, familiarizing himself with its abilities.

As a system reward, Vex could perfectly control the Phoenix Force, like using an unlocked smartphone. But it was a "blank" phone—no apps or functions pre-installed. He had to develop and apply them himself, which required time and practice.

Suddenly, Jean woke up, her eyes filled with shock.

"You have the Phoenix Force too?" she asked in disbelief. "You didn’t have it before, how..."

"It's the Dark Phoenix," Vex had already prepared an explanation. "The last one we fought left behind some fragments, and my clan elders gathered them up. I exchanged them with some resources."

The Dark Phoenix: "..."

Why does this Phoenix Force sound so worthless when you describe it?

Originally, it had some doubts about Vex's story. Now, it fully believed him.

"Since you're awake," Vex said with a playful smile, "I've heard that powers from the same source can lead to unexpected benefits when deeply... shared."

Dark Phoenix: "???"

No, don't come any closer!

...

Morning came.

Vex took a satisfying shower. Not only had he received double the rewards, but even his wives were double.

This wife is truly worth it!

Pushing open the door, he saw Darcy in the open kitchen, preparing breakfast.

"You're awake! Come have breakfast!" Darcy said sweetly. "Sharon was called back to S.H.I.E.L.D., and Faora is still in the underground lab."

Vex smiled as he sat down, enjoying a salmon sandwich, giving Darcy a thumbs-up.

Darcy, grinning, rested her chin on her hands, which only emphasized her already full figure.

Vex, though just finished, couldn't help but steal a few more glances.

"Are you going to train today?" he asked.

"Yep." Darcy nodded. "I need to work hard so I won’t drag you down."

Vex smiled indulgently.

He didn’t really need his wife to fight, but if Darcy wanted to train, that was fine with him.

Right! There were still those discarded Rooster and Sheep Talismans without owners.

Among his four wives, Jean had the Phoenix Force, so these talismans weren’t necessary for her. For Faora, they’d just be icing on the cake.

That left Sharon and Lois...

While there were two talismans, the Sheep Talisman not only allowed astral projection but also amplified mental power. Combined with the telekinesis of the Rooster Talisman, they’d be more powerful together.

Giving them to the same person would yield the best effect.

And since Darcy was right in front of him when he remembered, it was only natural.

Opening the Gate, two talismans floated out and landed on the table.

"These are talismans made by my Star Clan, called..."

After briefly explaining, Lois, though clearly interested, didn't reach out for them.

"What about you?" she asked.

Vex revealed his Phoenix Force.

"I have something much better," he said.

Only then did Darcy reach out—grabbing Vex and pulling him towards her!

A fierce battle erupted in the kitchen, one that soon left Darcy defeated and begging for mercy.

After tidying up, She finally picked up the talismans. With Vex's help using the Phoenix Force, she absorbed the talismans into her body.

After a brief period of adaptation, she had already started to master them.

Now, there was no need to worry about anyone stealing them.

Darcy played like a child, floating in the air one moment and lifting objects with telekinesis the next, thoroughly enjoying herself.

[Master, a message from Gwen invites you to her 18th birthday party in a week, held at her home.]

Oh?

So Gwen wasn’t legal yet?

"Reply that I will be there on time."

[Message sent]

After watching Darcy play for a while, Vex called her over when she was satisfied.

Opening the Gate again, the three Telekinetic Floating Cannons flew out.

"These are the best weapons for telekinesis. Pick one," Vex said.

Darcy, unaware of the Floating Cannons value, thought they were high-tech robots. They all looked the same, so she randomly pointed at one.

"What's your name?" Vex asked.

Darcy, confused, looked at him. "Are you asking me?"

"No, I'm asking it," Vex clarified.

"Answer my king," the chosen cannon responded. "I am Float."

"From now on, you’ll follow Darcy and protect her."

"Yes, my king!"

Darcy finally understood. So, Vex was talking to the machine.

"Wow, it can talk? Is it AI?" Lois asked, poking Float.

"Answering Queen..."

"Please don’t call me Queen," Darcy interrupted, waving her hands. "Call me Lewis or Darcy, Queen doesn't suit me."

Float hesitated for a moment, then looked to Vex.

Vex chuckled. "Listen to her. No need to look at me."

"Okay, Darcy," Float responded. "I am not AI; I am a Cybertronian, a silicon-based lifeform, given life by my king."

"Huh?"

Lois blinked in confusion. "What did you just say?"

Float continued explaining in more detail—that when the AllSpark grants life, certain information is embedded based on rank.

Darcy's mouth slowly opened in surprise.

Her potential amazed Vex, and he started considering trying something more with her...

When Float finished, Darcy finally understood that Vex had just gifted her an alien lifeform.

"Wow! Cool!" Darcy eyes sparkled. "So you can transform?"

"Of course. Want me to transform now?"

"Yes!"

With the iconic sound of transforming, Float shifted into a nearly five-meter-tall robot, slightly bending to fit the room.

Darcy could barely contain her excitement, marveling at how amazing it was.