Chapter 24: Justice System
Xavier kicked off his shoes with a grunt, the leather creaking as he peeled off his jacket. The apartment was silent except for the hum of the city outside, the distant wail of sirens mixing with the occasional honk of hovercars.
He knelt before the Fragment of Goddess Astrea, the rock's faint glow pulsing like a heartbeat in the dim room. He talked with the goddess for more than 10 minutes, and Xavier told her everything that happened in the academy today.
The goddess's voice echoed in his mind, cool and distant. "Touch the rock, child."
Xavier pressed his palm against the stone's surface. A jolt of energy shot through his arm as golden light erupted from the fragment, bathing the room in divine radiance. The system notification materialized before his eyes:
[Justice System Activated]
Xavier's breath caught. "What is this?"
The goddess's voice resonated through his bones. "Remember, I am Astrea, goddess of justice and impartiality. This system shall be integrated with your unlimited money system."
Xavier's mind raced. "How does it work?"
"When you deliver justice and correct imbalances," the goddess explained, "you shall receive Justice Points."
Xavier's eyes narrowed. "And what do these points do?"
"In the Dimensional Store, they may be redeemed for anything you desire," the goddess said. "They are tokens that grant wishes - so long as they do not involve taking or giving life, or interfering with the system itself."