She Used Me for a Dare… Now I Own Her Mother Chapter 511: Peak Progress(2)

Alex sat at the head seat, leaning back comfortably in the high-backed chair. His eyes were slightly unfocused, locked onto the translucent blue system screen only he could see.

He stared at the updated stats of his core team one by one... Damien, Dimitri, Andre, and Pavel. Their recent breakthroughs were clearly reflected. Their foundations had grown noticeably stronger, and their overall potential had risen sharply.

A small, satisfied smile touched Alex’s lips.

"Lilith," he called mentally. "Show me how many Conquest Points I have left."

The interface shifted instantly.

[Total Conquest Points Balance: 41,600]

Alex’s eyebrows rose slightly. He still wasn’t fully used to seeing this many points at once. But he knew better, the system had given him a way to earn them, which meant the coming days would demand even more.

"Lilith," he commanded mentally, "show me the Elixir of Absolute Restoration."

A detailed holographic window immediately materialized in front of him.

[ELIXIR OF ABSOLUTE RESTORATION]

[Description: A rare alchemical creation, unmatched even by the Seven Great Families. This elixir fully restores the mortal body, healing all visible and hidden injuries, purging toxins, dormant poisons, and cellular damage. Beyond recovery, it upgrades the body to a higher tier of capability, unlocking its full potential and preparing it to handle greater transformations.]

[Base Cost: 10,000 CP per unit]

[Subordinate Discount (75%): 2500 CP]

[Warning:] This item can only be used by the designated member. All other users will experience zero effects.]

Alex observed the description carefully once again, reading every line with focused attention. After a moment, he gave a small, satisfied nod.

"Lilith," he ordered mentally, "buy me four Absolute Restoration Elixirs."

The system responded instantly.

[Item Selected: Elixir of Absolute Restoration × 4]

[Total Base Cost: 40,000 CP]

[Subordinate Support System Active]

[75% Discount Applied]

[Final Cost: 10,000 CP]

A confirmation window appeared.

[Proceed with purchase? Yes / No]

Alex didn’t hesitate.

"Yes."

[Purchase Successful!]

[Four (4) Elixirs of Absolute Restoration have been delivered to your System Inventory.]

[Each elixir is now attuned to the following recipients based on your selection: Damien, Dimitri, Andre, and Pavel.]

[Remaining Conquest Points: 31,600 CP]

A faint, satisfied smile touched Alex’s lips as he closed the system windows. The four precious vials were now safely stored in his inventory, ready to be handed over.

He closed the final system screen and let his gaze sweep across the entrance of the room.

One by one, the team began filing in.

Viktor entered first, his posture straight and dignified as always. He took his usual seat to Alex’s right.

Damien, Dimitri, Andre, and Pavel followed closely behind, their steps carrying a noticeable new confidence after their recent breakthroughs. They settled into their seats around the long table, eyes bright with anticipation.

Danny and Mike came in last, still moving a bit stiffly from the brutal training session, but they managed to take their seats with determined expressions, clearly honored to be included in this private meeting.

Once everyone was settled, the room fell into a respectful silence. All eyes turned toward Alex at the head of the table, waiting eagerly for what he had to say.

Alex sat up properly in his chair, his posture straight and commanding yet warm. He looked at each person’s face one by one... Viktor, Damien, Dimitri, Andre, Pavel, Danny, and Mike... his eyes filled with genuine pride.

"You all have been working incredibly hard," Alex began, his voice steady and sincere. "Each of you has proven your worth through sweat, dedication, and unbreakable will. As I promised from the beginning, I will take you to heights you have never imagined. And today... it’s time to deliver on that promise."

With a calm motion, Alex waved his hand.

Four elegant crystal vials suddenly appeared on the table in front of him, materializing out of thin air. He didn’t bother explaining how — he knew they would simply accept it as another miracle of their leader. One day they would learn the full truth, but for now, this was enough.

The moment the vials appeared, every pair of eyes in the room widened in awe.

The liquid inside was mesmerizing. It shifted colors fluidly... from deep, radiant gold to shimmering silver, then into hues that seemed to defy normal perception. The substance pulsed with a soft, living glow, as if it were conscious and breathing with its own gentle power. Just looking at it filled the room with a subtle, comforting warmth.

Viktor’s usual stoic expression cracked. His eyes shone with deep emotion as memories flooded back. This was the same medicine that had saved his life and completely turned around the fate of him and his subordinates. Even now, he sometimes wondered what would have happened if he had never met Alex that day in the hospital.

Pavel’s mouth fell open, his excitement barely contained. Damien, Dimitri, and Andre stared with wide, reverent eyes. Danny and Mike too looked at the elixirs with wide eyes, clearly realizing their own medicines were nowhere near this level of miraculous power.

Alex looked at the four shimmering vials on the table, then lifted his gaze to the team.

"This is a small gift from me to all of you," he said warmly, his voice filled with genuine care. "Each of these Elixirs of Absolute Restoration will help take you from the Peak of Enhanced Realm to the Apex Realm smoothly, without complications. They will remove any hidden issues in your cultivation, strengthen your foundations, purge remaining impurities, and make your future journey much smoother."

He waved his hand gently. The four elegant crystal vials floated up from the table and drifted smoothly toward Damien, Dimitri, Andre, and Pavel.

The four men caught the vials with both hands, their eyes widening in awe as they stared at the mesmerizing liquid inside... shifting between deep gold, shimmering silver, and ethereal hues that seemed alive and pulsing with power.

For a moment, none of them could speak.

Damien was the first to recover, his voice thick with emotion. "I never imagined... I would even reach this level, let alone stand at the Peak of Enhanced Realm. Thank you, Boss. Truly."

Dimitri clutched the vial tightly, his eyes glistening. "This is beyond anything I ever dreamed of. Thank you... from the bottom of my heart."

Andre bowed his head slightly, his usual composure broken by visible gratitude. "I will use it wisely and honor this gift with everything I have."

Pavel’s eyes were practically sparkling with tears of joy. "Boss... someone like me reaching this far... I never thought it was possible. Thank you! I swear I’ll work even harder from now on!"

The four of them stood together, holding their vials with shining eyes full of overwhelming gratitude, excitement, and unbreakable loyalty. The entire room felt warmer, bound by a deep sense of brotherhood.

Alex watched their awed expressions for a moment, then spoke with calm confidence.

"Take them," he said warmly. "Drink the elixir tonight or tomorrow when you’re ready. Use this opportunity to break through into the Apex Realm. Once all of you reach that level, we will become an unstoppable force. No one will dare look down on us."

The team’s eyes burned with renewed determination and excitement.

Alex then noticed the subtle envy on Danny and Mike’s faces as they stared at the glowing vials. He smiled gently, his voice kind and reassuring.

"Don’t worry, you two. You’ll get yours too. Once you reach the Peak of Enhanced Realm, I’ll personally give you the same gift. Keep training hard and stay consistent. Your time will come."

Both Danny and Mike nodded quickly, their expressions shifting from envy to gratitude and motivation.

Pavel, still holding his vial like a treasure, couldn’t hold back his curiosity any longer.

"Boss... should we drink it right now?" Pavel asked eagerly, his eyes shining with barely contained anticipation. "I can’t wait... I really want to feel what the Apex Realm is truly like."

His excitement was so pure and childlike that the entire room burst into warm laughter. Even Viktor’s lips curved into a rare, genuine smile.

Viktor shook his head lightly and spoke in his deep, steady voice.

"Don’t be hasty, Pavel. Take your time. Prepare your mind and body properly before drinking it. This is not something to rush."

Pavel scratched the back of his head with a sheepish grin but nodded respectfully.

Then, still holding the glowing vial carefully, he looked at Alex with curious, respectful eyes.

"What about you, sir?" Pavel asked. "What realm have you reached now?"

Alex smiled at Pavel’s eager question, his expression calm and confident.

"I’m not quite ready to break through into the Apex Realm yet," he replied honestly. "But I’ll be there soon. Very soon."

He then turned his gaze toward Viktor, his expression becoming more serious yet determined.

"The competition organized by the Steele family is approaching," Alex said, gesturing lightly toward Viktor. "I will be participating in it. With all of you growing stronger alongside me, we’ll be ready to face whatever comes our way."

The room fell into a motivated silence. Everyone’s eyes gleamed with resolve, the promise of growth and upcoming challenges binding them even closer.