[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-idle-tycoon-system":3,"chapter-idle-tycoon-system-idle-tycoon-system-chapter-2":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Idle Tycoon System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1827998,2431,"Chapter 2: Magical Bread?","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-2",2,"\u003Cp>For the next few hours, Noah kept asking the system several questions. He tried everything he could to make sure that he wasn't insane, including a test he found in an online video.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck it, this world is boring anyways. Let's see what a magical medieval world has in store for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled as he stepped through the portal into a new world and a new life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transition was instant. One moment, Noah was standing in his bedroom—the next, he was somewhere else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first impression was howsmallthe place was. Barely larger than his apartment's room, the shop consisted of four stone walls, a wooden counter, and several empty wooden shelves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only light came from old-fashioned oil lamps hanging from hooks on the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there, on the single shelf that wasn't completely empty, sat two perfect loaves of bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah approached it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bread looked like something from an artisanal bakery ad. It had a golden-brown crust, perfectly shaped, with a dusting of flour on top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It broke all benchmarks for what looked like a delicious loaf of bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smell was intoxicating, rich, and somehow filling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shop Established. Congratulations on your first product! Please proceed with the initial transaction to activate Idle Income Stream.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right,\" Noah muttered, looking around the empty shop. \"And who exactly am I supposed to sell to in this magical medieval place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the system could respond, the door to the shop swung open with a creak that could wake the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah spun around, nearly knocking over a rickety stool. A woman stood in the doorway, silhouetted against the golden sunlight filtering through the streets outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what a woman she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped into the light, and Noah's breath caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long red hair pulled back in a braid. Piercing green eyes that scanned the shop with military precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A face that would have graced magazine covers in his world, now marked with a thin scar across one cheek that somehow only enhanced her beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore what looked like leather armour reinforced with metal plates, multiple weapon holsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most immediate concern, however, was the very large, very sharp sword she was pointing directly at his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't move,\" she said, her voice surprisingly melodic despite the threatening tone. \"Who are you and what are you doing in my guild's territory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah raised his hands slowly. \"Hi! I'm, uh... new here? Just opened this shop. I come in peace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She narrowed her eyes, keeping the sword in his direction. \"There was no shop here yesterday. I patrolled this entire place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you believe... overnight construction?\" Noah attempted a winning smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't buying it. \"You're either crazy, stupid, or dangerous.\" She took a step closer, her sword pointing in his direction. \"Probably all three.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I prefer 'entrepreneur,'\" Noah quipped, then immediately regretted it when the sword edged closer to his Adam's apple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Funny guy, huh?\" She glanced around the empty shop. \"What kind of shop has nothing to sell except—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two loaves of bread?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'System is there anything good about this bread? At all?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The bread increases the consumer's natural healing rate by a third.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the system's response, Noah was ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fun fact. This bread is not your average Joe in the oven. It's magical bread. It increases your natural healing rate by a third.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bull. Shit.\" She circled around him, keeping the sword ready. \"Nobody makes health potions anymore, we are lacking supply. The demons have the whole kingdom surrounded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have my sources,\" Noah said vaguely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sniffed the air, her expression shifting between suspicion and interest. \"It smells completely normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what makes it good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't move,\" she ordered, backing toward the shelf while keeping her eyes on him. With her free hand, she poked the bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah saw his chance. \"Want to try it? First taste is on the house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should I believe you? What if this is a conspiracy to take over my guild?\" she asked bluntly, though her eyes never left the loaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah's mouth twitched at her imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This woman...is very creative.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um...I don't know what to say to that. If you don't want it...then don't buy it. But if it makes you feel better, I can have a bite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She squinted her eyes. \"I'll prove it, give me some,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She picked up the loaf, examining it from all angles before breaking off a small piece and handed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the small piece of bread in his mouth and his eyes widened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yoooh! This is good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The bread actually increased my attributes!' He thought with shock, as he looked at his new status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman's eyes raised at his reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Is he faking it?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is so...delicious!\" He muttered, eyeing the bread in her hand. It was so good that he no longer wanted to sell it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uhm...So..if you don't want to buy it. You...know. You can give it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seeing that he was unaffected for a few minutes, the guild leader finally decided to have some.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He would have used an antidote if it had been poisoned by now. Besides, I can't sense any poison or anything of that sort.' She thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm buying it, how much do you want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"10 Gold coins!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A medieval world. They work on coins, since she is a guild master, a few golden coins wouldn't hurt her...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at him blankly for a few seconds, her long eyelashes fluttering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take your bread back.\" She said, placing the bread on the table and acting like she was about to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Eh? Eh???'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah did not expect the woman to overreact so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'At least bargain with me, damn it!' He thought grimly, before putting a smile on his face and following her with the bread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down, beautiful lady. I was just joking with you. 5 gold coins, and you can have it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. I'm good.\" She refused, still walking out of the store. As she arrived at the door, Noah was sweating buckets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"FINE!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"1 Gold Coin. I'm not going lower than that. Take it or leave it. Just know that this bread is not normal, and this is a one-time offer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I just need one sale, I can't become greedy yet.' He thought, trying to make himself feel better after giving the woman a 90% discount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman stopped in her tracks, turning to face him with a small grin on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I just got...scammed. She would have probably bought it for higher if i didn't show my desperation.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I will buy it off you this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took out the pouch from her side and opened it. She then placed a gold coin just like they had agreed on the wooden counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took her first bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The transformation was instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened, then closed in what could only be described as ecstasy. A small moan escaped her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my God,\" she whispered, before ripping the bread, and taking larger bite. \"It's... It's really warm and it's so delicious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noah couldn't help grinning. \"Good, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she devoured another bite, something strange happened. A soft golden glow briefly pulsed beneath her skin, subtle enough that Noah almost thought he'd imagined it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman froze mid-chew, her free hand flying to her forearm, squeezing the muscle there with obvious surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait..you weren't lying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman set the remainder of the loaf on the counter and touched her arm. \"I can feel it. My vitality... It's different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I feel better. Alot better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1274,"2026-06-09T06:05:14.055Z",1,"novelbin.me","c23a280c29e850bbdd88401e0af647a7971fc801d701766ad668273ac187672a","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-3","idle-tycoon-system-chapter-1",438,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fidle-tycoon-system-cover.jpg"]