"Don't hurt him, please!"
Aslan stared wide-eyed at the foster mother who had raised him in the orphanage since he was a child. Linda by name, he was again dragged from the room.
"Don't come here again or I'll fire you from here!" Shouted a large man with a tiger tattooed on his arm.
Aslan, the 18-year-old who was beaten by the creepy adults, could only whimper and cough up blood.
Just two hours ago, the police arrived on Aslan's report that the orphanage owner was conducting illegal business. However, the orphanage owner denied the allegations and the police left.
Now it's been two hours since they locked Aslan up in the basement, beating him until his blood stains the otherwise clean room.
"Do you know how helpless you are now? How dare you report me!"
The owner of the orphanage, a man with a tiger tattooed on his arm, lifted his foot and stomped on Aslan's stomach.
The expensive leather shoes hurt like hell.
"Kill him, boss!" One of the man's men provoked.
The man called boss grinned, "No! I'll let him live in fear, what can this weakling do with me? Hahahaha!"
Aslan coughed up more blood, making the man stop his laughter and kick Aslan's frail body.
"You guys pick him up and throw him in the river!"
"Yes, boss!"
The man's men lifted Aslan's small body with ease, carrying him out of the room through the back door. If they went through the front door, the orphanage children and the orphanage mother would make a fuss, they didn't like that annoying whining.
Right behind the orphanage was a large river used for picnics or bathing. The river was clear, the scenery was very pretty, so people liked to go there.
But on those cold nights, the river water would feel like ice water.
"Don't ever come back again, here take your bag too!" The orphanage owner's men threw the backpack into the river along with Aslan's body.
The wounds on Aslan's body stung from contact with the icy water, but he was too weak to fight back.
"Tell people that you left on your own! If you die by drowning in the river that's better!" Aslan could still hear that scumbag's voice, but after that he fainted.
'If I'm still alive, I'll get back at you, Alonso, just watch!' Aslan thought.
But contrary to his determination, his body was getting weaker, he felt like he was falling deeper and deeper into the riverbed.
'Is the river really this deep?' Aslan thought, because as he remembered, the river wasn't that deep, but he kept feeling pulled in.
His consciousness was fading away.
Meanwhile, an old man who happened to be passing by accidentally saw something floating in the river. The man immediately turned to look.
"Hey, are you alright?" Without another thought, the man entered the river and dragged Aslan's body, along with his backpack. Fortunately, the bag was waterproof.
"Cough! Cough!" Aslan swallowed the water, he opened his eyes and saw the old man he knew.
It was Johnny, the owner of the small dormitory near his school.
"Come with me, you can still walk, right? Let's go to the nearest hospital," Johnny said, trying not to panic and stay calm.
Aslan smiled and fainted again.
A few moments later, Aslan regained consciousness.
"Aslan?" A woman Aslan recognized as Johnny's wife smiled broadly at him.
"Thank goodness you're awake! The doctor said you're fine, want to eat?"
Aslan shook his head softly, making Rina and Johnny worried.
The good couple took Aslan to their dormitory, more precisely to an unused room whose roof was leaking and had not yet been repaired.
Aslan, who was fully conscious, told them what had happened, they felt sorry for him and gave him some warm food.
But Aslan refused, he could only eat two spoons, after which he went to the park near the dormitory.
The young man cried there, Johnny and Rina couldn't prevent Aslan, because they thought Aslan needed time alone.
"It turns out I'm still alive, that damn Alonso, I have to find strong evidence to put him in jail, but I don't know what to do" muttered Aslan.
Various plans popped into his head, but they were all useless because he was so weak.
Suddenly Aslan's stomach rumbled, he was starving. He went to the nearest convenience store. He only had two tattered dollar bills and a nearly dead cell phone. It had been in his backpack before, so it hadn't been exposed to water.
The money he had could only buy one loaf of bread, not even a drink.
Aslan began to worry that he wouldn't be able to pay the dormitory fees. But he would find money no matter what, there had to be a way, like a part-time job.
After buying some bread, Aslan sat in front of the convenience store and used the WiFi there to search for job openings.
But it was hard to find a job around the city of Batavia. There were plenty of job openings, but there were also plenty of applicants. The metropolitan city has a lot of people, and there are a lot of people who need jobs. So obviously the competition was fierce.
"Excuse me young man, may I have some food?"
Aslan looked up at the old lady who looked very hungry. It didn't take long for Aslan to give her his only bread. It was no problem to endure hunger for another day, Aslan was still young, so he must be strong.
"Thank you young man, as a token of gratitude, may I hold your hand?"
"Of course, Gran!"
Aslan came closer and gently took her hand.
"You're a good boy, this is a gift for you."
Aslan was silent because he was confused, she said gift but she gave him nothing but a handshake. Until then he realized, the wounds on his arms disappeared by themselves. But when he turned back to the old lady, the old woman had vanished, her footsteps were not even visible.
After that, Aslan sat back down and pondered what had just happened. How had she healed his wound? When he looked in the mirror through his cell phone, even the scars on his face that should have been difficult to remove were gone.
[A new master has been found!]
Aslan was surprised to hear a strange voice, like a woman robot, but there was no one around.
Aslan was terrified, but the voice came again, as a strange screen appeared in front of him.
[Welcome to the perfection system!]
[Perfection system is a system that will make you a better human being, as well as give you a lot of wealth and glory by doing various exciting missions]
[System and master unification process]
[10%]
[40%]
[60%]
[80%]
[100%]
[Unification completed!]
[Now master can do various missions and earn a lot of money!]
[You get a starter reward! See rewards: now - later]
Aslan was still confused, but his self-directed index finger tapped the screen, accidentally touching the 'now' option.
"What is this?" Aslan muttered in confusion.
The screen in front of him changed and showed something strange.
[You get a reward of 1000 system points][1000 points successfully entered the system account][Master can withdraw system points into money][There is a choice of cash and digital money][If cash, it will come out immediately in real time, if digital money will automatically enter the master's bank account]That's what the strange hologram screen looked like. The screen could be touched by Aslan, but it could also be penetrated."Can you see something in front of me?" Aslan asked the convenience store employee who had come out to take out the trash. The female convenience store clerk frowned in confusion, then asked back."Are you out of your mind? I saw you talking to yourself earlier, hurry back to your house, otherwise someone will kidnap a young man like you and sell you," said the woman, she looked a bit annoyed.With that remark Aslan understood that he was the only one looking at the system screen.After the clerk re-entered the convenience store, Aslan looked at the system sc
[Would you like to see your status?]The system suddenly asked when Aslan had returned to his own room."What is it? Show me."[Name: Aslan Kendrik][Age: 18 years old][Level: 1][Points: 837][Strength: E][Intelligence: B][Appearance: A][Luck: C]There were many things Aslan didn't understand. Like, since when did he have a surname at all? As an orphanage child from birth, Aslan didn't have a surname, which was normal for an orphan like him. When he grows up, or reaches the age of 20, Aslan can register a surname of his own choice. For now he couldn't, the country's regulations were like that.However, Aslan was more curious about something else."Why is the level Abc? Can you explain?" Aslan asked confused.[The highest is level S, then A, B, C, D, E and F][F is the lowest]Aslan didn't know if he should be happy or sad that his strength was only level E, but at least it wasn't level F.Aslan puts on his new uniform, then new shoes too. He was happy because he finally got a new
After school, Aslan decided to look for Devon. Even though Kyle wasn't looking for him anymore as usual, Aslan wasn't strong enough, so he was still afraid to go home alone. Fortunately Devon was kind, he said he would accompany Aslan as long as he cooked dinner.The condition is not difficult, Aslan likes to cook. So Aslan, David, Devon and Jaden went to the supermarket to look for ingredients. Jaden was the son of his neighbor John. Jaden's house was big and luxurious, even so Jaden was very friendly and often came to the dormitory to play with Devon and David.After shopping, they returned to the dormitory. But their path was blocked by thugs sent by the owner of the orphanage.Aslan's chest was pounding with fear."What do you want?" Devon asked, complete with a scary look."None of your business, that boy is our business!" One of the thugs pointed at Aslan."Oh, Aslan? He's my friend, if you have business with him, then you have business with me!" Devon was so scary, some of the
They went to the cotton road using Jaden's car. Jaden himself had already gotten his driver's license, because he was 18 years old, had a car, and a garage too. All three were required for a driver's license. Because Batavia is a crowded city, the government decided to reduce the number of vehicles so that there would be less traffic, with the additional requirement of having a garage for car or motorcycle drivers. Because residents often complained about car or motorcycle owners who parked their vehicles in front of their houses carelessly even though it was a public street. Especially in housing complexes that do not have land to park cars. Even though there is already a daycare center for cars that costs a small fee. Aslan didn't really understand, but rich people like Jaden had no barrier to owning a private vehicle. It took them an hour to reach the cotton road, because besides the traffic jam, the place was quite far from the dormitory. But if using a bicycle, it wouldn't tak
"Aslan, I thought you were going to pick out a few pieces of clothing, pick the ones you like, not buy them all," Devon whispered, he was worried too, because he himself was carrying a small amount of money. The cashier, who knew Aslan's friends looked worried, grinned even more. "Better think first before you are embarrassed because you can't pay, I often meet people like you, the style alone pretends to be able to buy a store, but it turns out there are only one hundred dollars in his pocket, it's embarrassing," said the beautiful cashier. Aslan sighed tiredly, "I told you I'd buy everything, you don't have to worry." Aslan took out his debit card, but the cashier laughed at him even more, because Aslan's debit card belonged to a minor, there was a cute lion picture too. Aslan didn't have time to change the card. "You haven't upgraded your card yet, man?" Jaden whispered. Aslan shook his head slowly, "I had no time." "Hey, if you're just a student like this, there can't be much
"Hey kid!" The familiar voice sent a chill down Aslan's spine, and sure enough, the new owner of the orphanage was waiting for him. Aslan hadn't thought anything of it before when a teacher said someone was looking for him, waiting in the lobby. Aslan's school had a kind of lobby to receive guests. At first, Aslan thought it was just the Messenger of the governor, who usually came to give books. The Messenger of the governor was very active in providing new quality books every month, which Aslan was very happy about, because he loved reading books. But seeing the harsh reality he received made him break out in a cold sweat. Why did that person come to the school at all? There was even a principal there. What was going on? "Have a seat, Aslan!" The principal said, smiling his usual friendly smile, as did the owner of the orphanage, Alonso by name. Alonso's friendly smile only gave Aslan goosebumps, it was terrifying. "I'm just here to see how you're doing, Aslan said he's grown
Aslan was wrong, Debby became more moody at the bookstore. The girl even bumped into someone because she wasn't focused. "I'm sorry," Debby said. "You use your eyes when you walk! Not only you already fat, you don't have eyes too!" The woman who Debby hit looked very angry, and her friend looked at Debby with an annoyed look too. Even though no one was injured from the incident, no items fell either, just a small nudge. "I apologize," Debby said again, like she was going to cry. So, Aslan left the book he wanted to look at, then approached Debby. "She apologized, why are you still angry?" Asked Aslan, he pulled Debby behind his body. "Are you her boyfriend? Tell your girlfriend not to stand carelessly, her body is big like a bulldozer, ignorance has its limits!" Said the friend of the woman who was hit by Debby. Both women looked like college students, they looked fashionable and wore the cheapest branded goods. The one Debby hit was a blonde, while her friend was a brunette. T
After two days, Aslan had to swallow his disappointment when he found out that Debby was still absent from school.During those two days, Aslan exercised regularly to increase his body strength. There was Devon who was happy to help him. Devon was very strong, he taught Aslan to fight, always accompanied Aslan to exercise in the morning too.In addition, Aslan had also discussed with Devon and David, what business they would do. Since David's uncle owned a chicken farm, and one of David's uncle's regular restaurants was going bankrupt, they decided to open a cafe with chicken as the main menu.Aslan did it all for his own future and to build his own strength. It's useless to have a system if you don't use it. Aslan had to open his own business. If it fails, he can start again from the beginning, because he has a lot of capital.Aslan also tries to buy shares in new companies that he thinks will improve rapidly in the future.For daily check-in, for two days Aslan was rewarded with a s
Blossom cafe is a hot spot in Amrak and the surrounding towns, especially for girls. Because the blossom cafe is full of pastel colors, it is very pretty and also cute. The food and drinks sold there are also very pretty and cute. Maki really wanted to go there because the owner was hid high school friend who used to be very nice to him. One of the high school friends who usually confided in Maki about love problems, and the friend was a girl.Maki couldn't wait to go, but Aslan was taking forever.So when his cousin finally finished and went downstairs with David, Maki was already looking at him with an annoyed look."You guys are taking so long, I'm getting soiled here!" Maki said, and the funny thing was that two of them were also wearing moss green clothes.Aslan chuckled at Maki's words, "So you've turned into moss, is that it? No wonder it's so green." David said."I want to meet my friend, she's waiting for me at the cafe, let's hurry!" urged Maki."Gosh, take it easy Maki, th
Aslan didn't expect at all, if the little boy Dave met at Disneyland and also at the cemetery was the same boy Aslan wanted to meet.That is Arga.Aslan becomes curious, did Arga previously go to Lydia's grave? Because the flowers on Lydia's grave are very pretty and expensive, so it's perfect if it was Arga who visited the grave.But, Arga said that it was her mother's grave, while Alonso's ex-wife was still alive, even though she was currently in a relationship with another man. Aslan found out from Sam's words.Ben himself just found out that Sam has something to do with the family.They met and had lunch together. At that time, the big bodyguard guarding Arga was not there, because Arga was with Sam, so they waited outside the building.Arga looked very happy to meet Dave, they both talked and looked very familiar. Aslan didn't want to interrupt their conversation.So, Aslan talks to Sam to ask about Cempaka's family.Sam said that Alonso's ex-wife was the middle child of the fami
"But that's weird, Aslan. He's an adult, why is he still afraid of commitment? He's already a decent father, there's nothing to be afraid of."Aslan chuckled at Maki's words, it turned out that his cousin had accepted his father, even now he was starting to worry about his father."So he can be a good father?" Aslan asked."Well, not bad at all. So I want him to remarry and have a family of his own.""But if so, your inheritance from him will be less.""Hahaha, no problem Aslan, I don't want to be with my father for the rest of my life anyway, I mean, I'll have my own family later.""With Safira?""Ugh, stop talking about that!"Aslan was still laughing because Maki's expression was so funny, he looked annoyed but also shy, he also looked a little happy.Aslan was sure that Maki must have felt a certain fondness after being with Safira for so long.Now Safira could be free in Saranja and pursue a career as a singer as she wanted. Safira was also back with her mother, who was now Safir
"Did you have fun playing all day?"Dave, who was exhausted from playing at Disneyland, was surprised by Aslan's presence in his room.Dave walked over to Aslan, he was surprised to see Aslan smiling happily and looking strange."Why are you here?" Dave asked."Listen, do you want to make new friends?" Dave frowned, "I don't want to.""Oh, come on Dave!""I'm tired of two friends like Sion and Anton, especially Sion. And you want to give me another friend? That's absurd!"Aslan chuckled lazily, Dave was an introvert, his energy could be drained around an extrovert like Sion.Aslan didn't know what type of person Arga was, but Aslan wanted to bring Dave closer to Arga. If this is the case, maybe Aslan should approach Arga first.It's impossible to keep a secret forever, surely it will be revealed later if Arga is indeed the son of Lydia who was exchanged. And if that was proven later, Aslan wanted to protect the child, no matter who the father was, because the most important thing was
Sam found it strange that Aslan was suddenly silent while staring at his body, after realizing what Aslan was looking at, he asked."Do you feel sorry for me after seeing my body covered in scars like this? I don't like being pitied." Sam asked.Aslan shook his head, then he handed Sam something. It was a silver bathbomb, which was not much different from the gold one, except that if the gold bathbomb could brighten dull skin, the silver bathbomb could remove scars or even out skin tone. The silver one was slightly cheaper than the gold one, costing 400 silver coins."What is this? Soap?" Sam asked confused."You're so pretty, you're an idol, and I guess you don't like all those scars yourself, do you? So take a shower and then soak in that bathbomb. It's free." Aslan said.Sam was still staring at it with a confused look on his face."What do my wounds have to do with this bathbomb?" Sam asked, he really didn't understand what Aslan meant, but he had a point. Sam hated his body for b
"Since we didn't want to wait for you for a long time, we better stop by here, after all, according to the manager, you were with Aslan, so I knew you guys would definitely stop by this house." Sam said to Ben's previous question, which Ben couldn't believe at all."Liar, he had planned to go here even before knowing that Ben was with Aslan, even the manager questioned Ben because of Sam's orders—mmhh!" Rama who was divulging Sam's secret was immediately smothered by Sam."Hahaha, don't listen to Rama! Aslan, thank goodness you're okay, I was also scolded by my manager the night of your accident." Sam let go of Rama and walked over to Aslan, checking him from top to bottom and there was nothing wrong with him."That's because you ate a lot of seafood, you didn't say anything about preparing the album, I'm fine." Aslan said, then he invited the others to enter."Are you two the only ones here?" Aslan asked, once they were inside the house.Rama and Ben couldn't stop marveling at the ho
Not far from the orphanage there is a small forest, actually it is just a vacant lot that was left abandoned. There were some big trees, bushes and various plants. Behind the small forest was a river, the same river as the one behind the orphanage.The small forest was a hiding place for the orphanage children during the day, as well as a place where the boys liked to play. For example, climbing trees, bathing in the very clear river, and so on. Because girls were very afraid to go to the forest.So Aslan also liked to go there, usually Aslan would climb the biggest tree, then read a book there, or watch other children playing.Of course, Aslan and Ben often played there with the others, sometimes just the two of them.Aslan didn't understand why Ben asked him to go to that place, but after he got there, Aslan became nostalgic for his past.It was so much fun back then.The tree that Aslan used to climb so often, now it doesn't look as big as he thought it was, maybe Aslan grew up so
"It's so spicy." Lucas snatched the complimentary glass of lemon water provided at their table after taking two bites of the black lava burger.Aslan glanced at Lucas and chuckled, pleased with Lucas' spicy reaction."I thought with that face you were supposed to be resistant to anything spicy," Aslan said.Lucas gave Aslan an annoyed look as he managed to gulp down the entire glass, "since when do faces and spice resistance have anything to do with each other?"Aslan squared his shoulders, "well, usually there is a connection, like Marlo for example, how does a face like that fit if he can't stand spicy?"Lucas chuckled, "So you think my face is Marlo's type?"Aslan laughed with satisfaction at Lucas' annoyance."Turns out I'm just as scary as Marlo, huh?" Lucas asked.Aslan nodded happily, "yes!"Lucas ruffled Aslan's hair again, "You little..."Aslan, who didn't care if his hair was messed up, went back to eating his burger. For Aslan, the burger was spicy, but not too spicy. It se
There was something strange about Aslan, and it was very obvious, at least to Lucas, he could see it very clearly. However, what was even stranger was that the people around Aslan thought it was perfectly normal.Aslan was clearly something out of the ordinary. Lucas could see that from the start. Because who else could own a large, luxurious mansion in an elite neighborhood when they were just starting out business? Lucas thought only Aslan could do that, and their father, Jeffrey Kendrik.Perhaps only Lucas could feel that way. Little Lucas also remembers his father, and he's heard many things about him from Hendry's father.Jeffrey Kendrik, or Jeff was the middle child in the family, his older sister Regina hated him for no reason. Then his own father favored his youngest son, Damian Kendrik.There was a time when Jeff was blamed for Damian getting hurt, his father was so angry that he kicked him out. Even though it was only his father's momentary anger and Jeff knew it, Jeff still