Isaacson turned to Clayton with his brows raised in question, and he asked,
“Son, does this have anything to do with this dumb brain?” Clayton did not for once hesitate to say what he had in mind. He hated his terrible state and couldn't wait to punish Caspian for what he had done. “No, Mr. Hartford, he did not. I unexpectedly fell down the stairs in the corridor. That got me these bruises. But it's fine; it won't take time before it'll heal,” Clayton replied. Isaacson nodded, and he sighed. “I'm truly sorry you have to encounter that at your canteen; I'll make sure the stairs are renovated. Rest assured, it won't happen again.” Isaacson said, and Clayton could only nod as he glowered with a grimace at Caspian. Caspian jubilated in his heart. His excitement could not even be hidden behind his expressionless face. “I feel sorry for him.” Caspian muttered; he continued to clean up the place and did not mind their emotional bantering. Finishing up his assigned cleaning duties, Caspian took the cleaning tools and was ready to return them to the janitor's room; however, on his way, he was pulled into a dark room. Caspian was shocked to see Clayton. He had been the one who had dragged him inside. He glared at Clayton and asked, “What do you want?” “Oh!! What do I want? Are you trying to act like nothing happened?” Clayton snickered in annoyance. Caspian looked around the room. It was the storage room where the raw food items were kept. He scrunched his nose, disliking the smell of the room. “Yes, Clayton, I do not understand what you are talking about; please let go of my shirt.” Caspian demanded looking serious and unfriendly. Clayton laughed and scoffed. He then sent a harsh kick at Caspian's knee and a blow to his shoulder. Caspian fell and groaned in pain. He got up from the ground and punched Clayton's face. Clayton staggered backward. He placed his plan on his nose and saw blood. His nose is bleeding. Clayton growled. “Fuck! What does a damn nobody like you have to do to think you can match up with me? I see that I've been lenient on your fried brain.” Saying that Clayton proceeded to Caspian's position. He grabbed his shirt and pinned him to the wall. Clayton then went on to beat him black and blue. He whacked his head on Caspian's face. He scratched his shoulders and continuously kicked his knees. “This is just the beginning of your miserable life. You have messed with the wrong person, and I shall deal with you. Little boys like you should learn to have respect for senior men like me. I'd make sure you regret ever raising your hands to hit me.” Concluding his statement, Clayton lets go of Caspian's shirt and then spats on him. He turned and began to leave. Just then, the system notification rang again. < < < < Knowing that he has been tasked with another mission, Caspian, who was lying on the ground, feels energetic once again. He felt replenished and got up from the ground. He rushed over to block Clayton's way, his two hands spread apart to prevent him from moving forward. Caspian jubilated inwardly. He thought that it didn't matter to him who was behind the mission, but this was giving him much relief from the pain he had gone through. He had endured all insults for money and terror, and now he is getting money to bring back his self-respect. Caspian thought that he would stop hesitating about completing any mission he was assigned. He'll just go ahead and keep on completing each task as long as there's an endless flow of money in his account; he doesn't mind getting into trouble. “Shit! Get out!” Clayton frowned. He pushed Caspian on the chest, making him fall and step back. “Now I understand; you are gay, and you've fallen helplessly in love with me. You were just using Sarah, baby, to cover up the fact that you only fuck male A**s. Well, get this straight: I am not gay, and I do not participate in any gay relationships or activities. So freaking get lost.” Shouting his lungs out, Clayton made to push Caspian again, but Caspian skillfully moved away to the side. He chuckled and leaned against the wall. This got Clayton mad. “Clayton, don't you think you have made yourself a joke for me to fall in love with if I indeed am gay?” Caspian mocked, and he laughed. Despite the hurt he feels in his face and jaws each time he smiles, he still does not stop smiling. “As a gay, I'd reject any guy like you because eventually I'll end up at the bottom and you at the top, and I unfortunately do not like the bottom position when I do the deed.” He added and he laughed at his words. He grinned at Clayton, whose face was not looking great, and continued to speak. “But you see, I'm not gay, and I do not like you. Even as a lady, I will think twice before accepting to date you. I believe and confidently assert that my looks are way more charming, handsome, refined, and charismatic than yours. Look here; aside from your money and influence, I don't see any reason why anyone would want to date you. Because you will be no better than I am now, a lowly and poor person with no positive future!” Caspian spat. His eyes held disdain and visible disrespect. He seemed to not care about whatever Clayton might do as he continued to taunt him. “You won't dare repeat the statements, loner.” Clayton shrieked, his anger and threat clear and audible in his tone. He had never thought about how pathetic his life might become if he eventually lost all he had gotten from his wealthy family. The thought of finding himself in Caspian's shoes one day got him to the edge of his sanity. ‘It will never happen.’ Clayton thought in a grimace with knitted brows as he glared at Caspian. “I dare say it now means I'll say it again and again. It's the truth, and you know that. We all know that the truth is always bitter, but it never changes.” Hearing Caspian's bold and sarcastic words of mockery, Clayton couldn't accept them and rushed to fight him off. Caspian swerved around, avoiding Clayton's blow. He maneuvered around and kicked Clayton's buttocks. Caspian did not stop but proceeded to hit Clayton behind the neck. The blow was a harsh and hard one that sent Clayton into the abyss of endless darkness. Shocked, Caspian stared at the unconscious Clayton and went to check his breath. Seeing that he was alive and breathing, he sneakily left the room.Striding out of the food storage room, Caspian unexpectedly bumped into Jason, whom he sees standing by the door.It was evident that Jason had been eavesdropping on their conversation. Jason stared at Caspian with a slightly complicated emotion.He then embraced him in a tight hug, which Caspian did not see coming. Jason pulled away, and he grinned sheepishly at Caspian.“You were so brave in there,”He commended Caspian, and Caspian chuckled and scratched his head.“Someone needs to remind him that not everything will remain the same forever. I'm glad you were able to. I just pray he listens and changes.”Jason continued to speak, and Caspian smiled. His eyes lingered on the young guy in front of him.Jason is 1.8 meters tall, slightly taller than him. His masculine, firm cheekbones down to his shaped jaws are straight and firm.His eyes were a pair of bottle greens, and his nose was sharp and straight. His lips were pinkish and slightly plump.This handsome dude has a straight figu
Manager Bello led Caspian to a private room, where he began to explain the situation. “Mr. Grey Hastings, it seems that a large sum of money has been deposited into your account from an untraceable source. Our system automatically froze the account pending further investigation.”Caspian nodded, intrigued. “I see. And what does this mean for me?”Manager Bello smiled. “Well, Mr. Grey Hastings, it means that you now have a substantial amount of wealth at your disposal. We'll need to discuss investment options and…”Caspian interrupted, a sly grin spreading across his face. “I think I'll manage, thank you. Just unfreeze the account and give me access.”Manager Bello raised an eyebrow but nodded. “Very well, Mr. Grey Hastings. But please, be cautious. Your new financial status may attract unwanted attention.”Caspian chuckled, a cold glint in his eye. “I can handle myself, Manager Bello. Don't worry about me.”With that, the account was unfrozen, and Caspian left the bank with a spring i
He looked behind him at the path Isaacson Hartford had gone through, and his eyes widened in disbelief.Everything was clear, like broad daylight. How could such a disgusting event take place in such a prestigious place? Obviously, Isaacson thought he could easily get away with it.Caspian, unable to look further, reached for his shirt. He took it off, leaving himself with his white undershirt, and gave the shirt to the lady.Scrutinizing Caspian, who wasn't looking her way but was stretching out his shirt to her, Susan Lee cowered back in fear.She did not move forward to accept his clothing.Susan peeked at her clothes, which were torn into almost shreds; her eyes immediately welled up with tears again as she began to sob.Caspian sighed; he didn't know what to do at this point and felt it would be best if Susan put on his clothes to cover her exposed body.But seeing that she was not accepting the shirt, he turned and stared at her with a gentle smile.“Have this to cover yourself
Caspian clasped his palms together, and his eyes blazed with vengeance.He couldn't wait to complete this mission and expose Isaacson, while at the same time leveling up and earning more income.Caspian turned and stared at Susan. He walked up to her and pulled her from her shoulder. Staring deep into her gray orbs, Caspian asked:“Do you want to get justice for yourself? I can help you out.”Susan quivered immediately. She sat back on the rock and cowered, tears streaming as she looked at the ground while shaking her head.“No… no! I'm not interested in doing that; I'm going to fail if I do, and no one will believe me if I say anything bad against Mr. Isaacson.”She mumbled. Caspian strode to her, bent to her sitting height, and placed his hands against the tree.“It's okay; do not cry anymore.”He said this to her and wiped her tears away. Caspian couldn't hide how sympathetic he felt towards her situation.“Look here, Miss. I know you don't want to do this, and I know you are silly
Laughing, Isaacson Hartford hung up the call, and Susan was gritting her teeth at his shamelessness.‘What does it mean by what we've started?’ She thought in annoyance.Susan stared at her phone. She moved her gaze to Caspian, and he nodded.Caspian inserted his hands in his pants pocket, brought out a small device that couldn't be easily detected, and handed it to her.“Attach this to your bag and click the red button once he arrives at the venue. Don't worry, I've got everything planned out.”Caspian again reassured. Susan took a deep breath and decided she'd trust him.Besides, she had no other choice but to do so, as she had accepted his offer to end the frivolous, lackadaisical man.“Alright, I'll contact the number you gave me when I get there. Please do well to come in fast; I don't want to get into a scandal.”Susan reminded him, and Caspian smiled without saying a word.A smile that explains everything without the need to path his lips.A smile that could calm the brewing st
Information Panel: [Name: Caspian Grey Hastings .System Type: An Almighty Dominant System .]*Age: 21*Current Ability: Hero*Strength: 15*Inventory: Available *Skill: None*Shop: Available *Points: 20*Cultivation Level: 3*Avatar: 0[Task]*Task Assigned: 4*Completed Task: 3*Uncompleted Task: 0*Balance: $180,720.Caspian was over the moon just gazing at his phone whilst counting those figures. How about an upgrade? Caspian thought. He paused and stared at his reflection in the window of a car that was parked along the roadside. He looked down at his phone and felt more certain about how necessary an upgrade was required.“Hey, are you going somewhere?” a cab driver asked, his head poking out through his wind-down car window.“Yes, the central mall. If that isn't too far,” Caspian responded.“It's all about the money, boy. Hop in if you've got ten pounds.”“Man, that's a lot of charges for that distance. Cut it down…” Although he now had money, it didn't mean he should spend
“Hello, Mister, I'm sorry, but I don't think you belong in this section of the mall. This is a high-end store, and I'm not sure you can afford anything here.”Caspian raised an eyebrow, taken aback by the salesperson's rudeness. Excuse me? I'm just browsing, thank you very much. And I can afford whatever I want.”The salesperson smirked. “Really? Or do you just want to steal?”Caspian chuckled, amused by the salesperson's audacity. “Oh, wow, you really are something else. I'm just browsing, and you assume I'm a thief? That's rich.”The salesperson's smirk faltered for a moment, but she quickly recovered. “Well, excuse me for being cautious. We can't have just anyone in here, can we? Especially not someone dressed like you.”Caspian shrugged, unfazed. “I suppose not. But judging a book by its cover? Definitely poor judgment. Also, I'm not just anyone. I'm a paying customer, and I deserve some respect.”The salesperson snorted. “Respect? Do you think you deserve respect? You're probably
“Oh, thank you so much! I don't know what happened. One minute I was walking down the escalator and the next...I don't know, it just stopped working!”Caspian smiled and helped himself up from the ground. “You're welcome, ma'am. I'm just glad I was here to help. It was just a malfunction, but it could have been worse if there were more people on it. Get welfare maintenance to fix it.”“Of… course, immediately.”She nodded and then turned to another sales person. “Where is Goodwill?” She demanded.“Manager Goodwill has not come to the mall for almost two weeks now. I heard he went out of town with his new chick. I've been in charge of his duties, you can let me know what you need, madam.”The woman's expression turned red upon hearing that. “What did you just say? He's been gone for two weeks without notice? Unacceptable!”She quickly pulled out her phone and dialed a number. “Hello, Madam. Good day. How may I help you?”“Where are you?” she asked in a bland tone.“Where else should I
They soon arrived at the estate gate. Caspian easily swiped his entrance blue card.“Access Granted; Welcome back Caspian Grey Hastings.”Alfred and Phineas couldn't believe their eyes. Caspian really had an apartment in this high end area.“Isn't this Royal Residential Estate?" Mackenzie asked, looking surprised.“Yes, you're welcome." Her eyes widened a bit as she stared at Caspian. Hmm... Didn't rumors say he is too poor to afford two meals daily? How come he lives here? Caspian proceeded to lead them inside. This will be his second time spending the night in his house.As they entered the estate, the group couldn't help but marvel at the luxurious surroundings. Manicured lawns and elegant fountains lined the pathways, while sleek, modern buildings towered above them."This place is incredible," Phineas whispered, his eyes wide as he took in the sights.Caspian led them to a stylish apartment building, swiping his key card at the entrance. They piled into the elevator, and Caspia
{Activate SPEED MODE}Caspian had sprinted into the road before he recalled he needed to activate speed mode.“Caspian!!”The three screamed at the same time. Caspian's heart raced as he sprinted towards the young lady, his legs pumping faster than he thought possible. Time seemed to slow down as he activated his speed mode, the world blurring around him.The bus's horn blared, its brakes screeching as the driver desperately tried to stop. The blonde lady stood frozen in the middle of the road, her eyes wide with terror as she saw the bus bearing down on her.With a final burst of speed, Caspian reached her just as the bus was about to make an impact. He wrapped his arms around her waist and leaped, using every ounce of his enhanced strength to propel them both out of harm's way.They tumbled onto the sidewalk, Caspian instinctively shielded the woman with his body as they hit the ground. The bus roared past, missing them by mere inches.For a moment, all was silent except for the so
"That was... incredible," he admitted, shaking his head. "I thought I had you."Evie grinned, giving Alfred a playful punch on the shoulder. "You almost did! That was a close one.""Alright, my turn," Caspian said, stepping up to the controls. "Let's see if I can take down the reigning champ."Evie raised an eyebrow, a competitive glint in her eye. "Oh, you think you can beat me, huh?"Caspian selected Guile as his character, flexing his fingers over the buttons. "I've got a few tricks up my sleeve."The match began, and it was clear from the start that this was going to be different. Caspian's Guile moved with precision, dodging Chun-Li's attacks and countering with well-timed Sonic Booms and Flash Kicks.Evie's brow furrowed in concentration as she realized Caspian was a more formidable opponent than she had anticipated. His Guile moved with a fluid grace she hadn't seen before, and she found herself on the defensive more often than not."Where did you learn to play like this?" Evie
“Gosh! So many emotions,” Evie exclaimed as she patted Caspian's shoulder. He chuckled and put down the microphone.The karaoke bar erupted into applause as Caspian and Evie finished their duet. “Whoa! Bravo!” “Encore! That was deep.”Caspian's face flushed with embarrassment as he took a bow. Evie grinned beside him. Phineas and Alfred high-fived each other. Their faces were beaming with smiles like proud Moms.“Wow, he's got some serious talent,” a girl at the next table said to her friend, nodding in Caspian's direction.“I know, right?” her friend replied. “I wonder what inspired him to sing like that. He was so into it. I almost thought he was the song owner.”“So true!”“These vocals he used… damn immersive. I think it's baritone” “No, it's tenor!”A group of guys nearby started discussing Caspian's vocals. One of them pulled out his phone and started searching for the song they had just performed.“Hey, this song is really popular,” he said, showing his friends the screen.
As they entered the karaoke bar, the group was immediately immersed in a sea of colorful lights and upbeat music. The air was electric with excitement, and the smell of snacks and drinks wafted through the air. Evie squealed with delight, grabbing Caspian's arm. “Oh, they have the most trending songs! Let's go sing it!” Caspian's eyes scanned the room, taking in the vibrant atmosphere. Caspian cheered her on. “Go for it, Evie! Show us your talent!” Evie shook her head, her eyes sparkling mischievously. “No way, I'm not singing alone. Caspian, come sing with me!” “Wait! Sing? No way I'm going up that stage to sing. No… no!” Caspian immediately disagreed. He did not know how to sing very well, and he found it a bit girlish and immature to be singing in Karaoke, filled with lots of girls and college students. Phineas and Alfred chimed in, “Yeah, Caspian, join her! Don't be shy.” Caspian rolled his eyes at them and, pointed at them in annoyance, “Why don't you both go sing
“Leave!?” Clayton sneered. “Who let you leave this place before me? You're too confident and I hate it.” He immediately moved forward and tried to grab Caspian’s shirt but Caspian acted fast and agile as he decisively moved away before Clayton could reach him. “I hate how proud you sound. But who am I to complain?” Caspian adjusted the collar of his shirt as he spoke. Disdain filled his voice. “Never in your entire life, try to touch me before even grabbing me. Don't make me let you regret it.” He warned. Clayton instantly felt insulted at once. This brat!! How did this good-for-nothing pretty face get the audacity to talk back at him? Is it because of his scholarship and useless achievements? Let's see how far he can go. His eyes blazed with evil intent as he chuckled. Clayton's face reddened with rage as he recalled the incident involving h Caddel which had caused him to be too embarrassed to go out with him. He knew he had to take revenge for Caddel if he wanted him
Students, teachers, and staff couldn't stop talking about the genius who had solved the impossible physics questions and skipped a whole college year.“Did you hear about Caspian Grey Hastings?” someone whispered in the cafeteria. “He's a year two student, but he's already solving year three physics questions like a pro! Do you know he previously had a history of having dropped out before? Hmph! It Turns out he took a break and went into isolation to study. Now he has returned as a genius and is going to blow our heads with his abilities.”“I know, right? He was trolled on the school forum for being a nobody with only a good-looking face. Now, those who said he is just a pretty face have received a slap in the face. I think I have a picture of him, I'll post it in the forum,” another student replied.“Me too! I'm going to post it. Hehehe, I heard he's going to be promoted to year three immediately. Unbelievable!”In the hallways, groups of students gathered, discussing Caspian's feat.
Jaws dropped, eyes widened, and faces paled as Mr. Emmanuel and Principal Benjamin Moore gazed at the physics paper in utter disbelief. The three most challenging questions, once deemed unsimplified, now boasted clear, concise solutions, each one a masterpiece of simplicity. “What in the world...?” Principal Moore trailed off, his voice barely above a whisper. Mr. Emmanuel's eyes darted back and forth, scrutinizing every line, every equation, every solution. “This is impossible. No student can...can...do this!” Just then, a knock at the door broke the stunned silence. Principal Moore, still in a daze, called out, “Enter!” The door creaked open, and a man from the Bureau of Education stepped inside, his face ashen yet filled with excitement. “Principal Moore, I...I couldn't believe my eyes. I had to see it for myself.” He approached the desk, his eyes fixed on the paper, and his voice trembled. “These solutions...they're...they're revolutionary. The way they've simplified complex c
Each group was presented with a set of complex physics questions. The duration was only thirty minutes, and there were a total of sixty questions, with each question having three sub-questions, which made it even more challenging.“I think we each should begin solving different questions so we can meet up with time,” Phineas suggested. Evie nodded in agreement.“I'm familiar with Electricity. I'll solve the six questions under electricity.”“Sounds good,” Caspian said, scanning the questions. “I'll take care of the Mechanics section. Phineas, can you handle Thermodynamics?”Phineas nodded, his eyes already fixed on the questions. “Got it. Alfred, can you tackle Waves and Optics?”Alfred nodded, his brow furrowed in concentration. “Yeah, I'm on it.”The group members dispersed, each focusing on their designated sections. The clock started ticking, and the room fell silent, except for the sound of scribbling pens and muttered calculations.[KNOW]Caspian worked with lightning speed. He