Andrew devised a plan as soon as he got out of the alleyway that evening. He wasn't going to wait around before doing what he needed to do. He wanted to deal with James, with those that he had bullied in the past. He couldn't imagine the sight of seeing him being dealt with by the same people he considered weak and vulnerable. The search for potential allies began the next morning, and the first person he reached out to was a young man with tousled blonde hair. He was hunched over a collection of broken Gadgets as he worked. His name was Gilbert, and he was a very talented mechanic whose skills had been overshadowed by James and his oppressive regime. He approached Gilbert with a friendly smile and sat right beside him. Gilbert didn't say anything when he saw Amdrew, he just looked up and continued to work on his stuff. He feared he was going to be bullied yet again, and it would be best if he just kept to himself and didn't say anything that would incite the bullying. "Hey there,
Some days later, Andrew was going about his usual routine when he suddenly began to feel a strange sensation. It kept pulling at him, and it felt as if an invisible force was tugging at him from all directions. He couldn't understand what was going on and it got more confusing because his system hadn't told him anything. He was so terrified as the feeling continued to intensify. It got so bad that he began to feel dizzy. He staggered to the couch in the living room and collapsed on it before facepalming in confusion. "What is going on?" He asked, groaning in pain. He looked around him but his vision was suddenly starting to feel dizzy. His system didn't respond, which further heightened his confusion, distress and fear. Was there a malfunction? He thought, before slumping right on the floor. He could feel his senses shutting down, and before he could react, the familiar portal appeared in front of him. It glowed, and he was half-expecting something or someone to come out from it.
From the way that the ground shook, he knew that the enemy was coming and needed to be very prepared for whatever and whoever the bops of the level three was. With the mystery sword in his hand, he started to walk around, navigating the virtual landscape of level 3. However, he was faced with a shocking realisation that the mission wasn't just direct, it involved a lot of side but quick quests that he needed to perform before getting there. There were always one or two bugs he had to kill before moving forward. These bugs came in the form of some things- like miniature lizard men. He also had to keep an eye for poisonous plants that seemed to be newly added to the virtual landscape. They lay strewn along the path, and were probably waiting to strike whoever crossed it. The system made sure to explain it to Andre who also made sure to watch out for them and avoid coming in contact with it. According to the system, the poisonous plants didn't totally kill anyone it came in contact w
"What do you mean by that?" He growled after he was updated about the state of his health bars. There was nothing he got in response, and that made his blood run cold. He couldn't imagine being defeated by the giant thing in front of him. He got up again, feeling refreshed and strong again before moving back to a safe distance to think about what to do next.It was very clear from the foregoing that this was going to be a very hard mission, and if he wanted to win it he had to use his brain, rather than his brawny side. He had to plan, but it was frustrating because his best two options had just been thwarted and used against him before he knew what was happening. If he tried to keep on fighting without thinking, he knew he would surely be defeated in the blink of any eye. But it was worrisome because there was nothing he could do now, every other option he had in his mind was gone. Gritting his teeth against the cluelessness he was going through, he continued to think about it, ho
It was exactly thirty minutes after nine when Andrew finished his last delivery.He counted the money in his hands before revealing a smile."Finally. I have been able to save seven months of this job's salary. I can get Karen a beautiful necklace and take her to that new pizza place for her birthday."Andrew had a struggling marriage, and he was trying his best to keep it together.His wife had once been madly in love with him, but she had grown cold over the years, so he thought he would excite her with a bit of surprise. Andrew arrived at the gates of the Winter's mansion. "Hey, get out of here! We don't allow beggars in here." A man dressed in uniform came out of the gate station and yelled at Andrew."Uhm. Ben, it's me." Andrew awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck as he clutched the wrapped present in his other hand."Oh. Master Andrew. Welcome." Ben smiled softly at Andrew and opened the gates."Thank you, Ben," Andrew returned the smile. Ben was the only one who respected h
Andrew couldn’t believe his ears. “I can’t do that, Doctor. Three million dollars in three days is impossible. There has to be another option.”The doctor inspected Andrew. From how the man looked, he knew he wouldn’t be able to pay the money.However, three million dollars was what they needed to go through with the standard procedures, and he had not even gone to the compensation of the surgeons.Three million dollars was just the tip of the iceberg. “I’m sorry, Mr. Raine. If you can’t get that amount, I’d have to prepare a spot for your mother in the cemetery. You can leave.”Andrew picked himself up from the seat, and his shoulders fell. His eyes were blank as he pondered on his next step.“I should say my last goodbye,” Andrew said sadly.The hospital had placed his mother on life support with different wires connected to her body system.Machines beeped around her as they tried their best to keep her alive.Andrew clenched his fist as he watched her. He had used his money to g
Andrew looked at the quest and saw that he had to spend a billion dollars in a day. It was more than he could ever imagine. He rushed to the hospital and immediately went to see the doctor. “Excuse me, sir, where would I pay the money?” Andrew asked the doctor. “You have the money?” The doctor asked in surprise; he didn’t think the young man could accomplish such a feat. “Yes,” Andrew said one word, and the doctor called in a nurse to direct the young man to the accounting office. The moment Andrew walked out of the office, the doctor picked up his phone and made a call. “Hello, Mr. Winter. He has made the payment.”James shot up from his bed when he heard the doctor’s report.Andrew paid his mother’s fee? He had ensured it wouldn’t be possible, so what went wrong? “Do not do the surgery. Think of some excuse.” James said and disconnected the call. The doctor looked at his phone. He couldn’t think of an excuse because it could ruin his professional history if anyone found out
'He's lying to me, but why?' Andrew thought in his mind as he looked at the doctor.Andrew held back his emotions, and he stepped out of the doctor's office without saying a word.Andrew walked into the room where the hospital had kept his mother, and he sat by her side.There was nothing he could do if the doctor refused to treat his mother. He could only wait until the surgeon was free. Then a thought came to him.If the system could instantly give him a sum of one billion dollars, then, maybe it could help with his mother's surgery."System, I need a surgeon for my mother's surgery," Andrew said with hope in his eyes.[Searching for top surgeons.][Surgeons located.][What do you need a surgeon to do?]Andrew's eyes widened in delight at hearing the reply of the monotone voice.The system was the answer to his problems."My mom needs a heart and kidney transplant." Andrew said in an instant.He would show that doctor that he wasn't to be messed with.[Narrowing search to surgeons