Ethan left Camilla's side and headed right for a calm and quiet class. He was also trying his best to be vigilant. He wouldn't want the eyes of his bullies to find him.
It was better to avoid them than punch them in the face, just as his system had ordered him to do the first time. He kept breathing heavily as he locked himself in the hall where he had entered. He sat down and tried to calm his nerves. It was time to know the truth; it was time to understand it all.Although he knew that he had reincarnated, he still needed more details to explain what was happening to him.“System? System!” He called out with an audible voice, like he was having an argument with his system.[Host doesn't have to speak out so loud for system to listen!] It warned him again, and he recalled it. He instantly became calm.“Sorry there… But can you explain what's happening? Because trust me, I'm about to lose it. What's really happening, and how did you get into my head?” Ethan questioned, his gaze fixed at a spot as he gave his system his full attention.The second you chose to die, I was programmed to serve you. But unfortunately, you are just some weakling that can't fight for himself, and even worse, you are scared of your money-girlfriend.The mechanical voice uttered, adding a pinch of mockery to its statement and tone.“Mind what you say to me. I am your Host; I can choose to disable you if possible.” Ethan said, acting like he knew his way out.[According to the question at first, I am the REINCARNATION REVENGE SYSTEM sent to Host to help him get revenge, become popular and level up too.] it responded, trying to explain it in a way that Ethan would understand.“Wait, did you just say level up? In what way?” Ethan asked as he stayed calm. He was somehow beginning to enjoy what was happening.[Host has to accomplish tasks given by system to level up.][Host will be rewarded with money that he never imagined he would have and will also be rewarded with more life and property.] [Host just has to obey System] The mechanical voice echoed clearly, and just then, Ethan paused.He knew how robots worked; they had no feelings, so trusting them wasn't an option. He was still thinking about what to do when, just then, he looked at the wall and saw the poster on it. Their graduation from school was the next day, and there was no way his mother wasn't going to be alive.“RRS system?” He called, his voice shaky and in a haste.“If I reincarnated, does that mean everyone else did too? Does it mean my mother is still alive?” He asked, his heart racing as he awaited a response from the system in his head.[System has no idea] It responded bluntly, and immediately, Ethan sighed and stood to his feet.“Only one way to find out!” He rushed to his class, grabbed his bag, and ran out of the school's premises. He just wanted to get away from the school and find his mother.He wasn't happy to see that she had died in his past life because he couldn't afford to pay her hospital bills. He needed to see her.He stopped a cab, and it took him in his direction. Soon, he got home, and with his hand grabbing the strap of his bag tightly, he walked into the house.He was expecting to find his mother, but the house was empty. It looked as though she didn't exist in his present time with him. He felt so down, and his eyes went to the ground.He was going to turn around and leave the house, but then her voice echoed from behind him, making him turn his attention to her.“Why are you back home, Ethan?” She questioned softly. The second his eyes met with hers as she was walking out of his room, he couldn't help but jump for joy.Without thinking twice, he rushed towards her and embraced her tightly, pulling her closer to his body.“Mother!!!” He called, joy filling his tone.“What's happening? Did something happen?” His mother asked curiously. She has never seen Ethan so excited before. And the way he hugged her was pretty different.“I missed you so much, mother... Don't ever leave me again, please!” He pulled out briefly to look into her eyes before hugging her again.“Ethan? What's this all about? Did you cause trouble in school again?” She asked, still confused.“I didn't, mother, but I promise you, I'll never make the mistake of letting you leave my side again! It's just us this time around! Forever!” Ethan asserted, and just then, his mother felt emotional. A tear instantly trickled down her cheek.“Wait here!” She said as she walked into her room. When she walked out, she had a suit in her hand. “Here you go... It's for tomorrow's event!” She said as she handed the cloth over to him.As Ethan slowly received the dress from her, he couldn't help but recall the moment she gave him the dress in his past life. He was so happy back then, but this time, the feeling was different.He tightened his grip on the dress as tears began to roll down his eyes.“What? Don't you like it?” She asked, looking a bit confused at his expression.“No mom… I…” He wiped his tears like a child. “I love it... I really love it!” He embraced her again, tightly.“I will make them all pay this time!” He said inwardly before pulling out of her grip.“I love you, Ethan... Now go into your room and get prepared!” She ordered, and without hesitation, he walked into his room.Sinking into his bed, he felt so sad but happy that he got to see his mother with him. He wished to make her happier, and to do that, he just needed to do one thing: accept the System taking over him. There was definitely no harm in trying it out.“RRS?” He called out, and immediately, the mechanical voice responded to his call.[The host has summoned his System]“You are sure that if I do all the tasks you give me, I'll get rewarded and level up with more lives and money too?” Ethan asked with a soft tone. He was really hurt at this point. He had suffered so much in his other life, and that wasn't what he wanted in this life.[Host will get rewarded after each task. The RRS system doesn't fail.] It responded clearly, without any form of emotion attached to it.“Fine! I'm willing to do everything you've asked. Just make sure my mother doesn't die too!” He bargained, tightening his fingers on his dress.[Host will be rewarded with more lives, but host blood can't be saved by the System. Death is inevitable; it's bound to happen] it explained briefly, making Ethan instantly confused.“What do you mean? Do you mean my mother will still die? It isn't her fucking fate! She was given the wrong drugs.” Ethan flared up at this point, like it was the RRS fault.[Death is inevitable. It will happen unless Host ensures it happens to someone else.]The mechanical voice said, and just then, Ethan stayed calm for a second. “And how do I do that?” He questioned it, but RRS didn't speak about it.[Host second task has been created successfully and will be added to the list in 1…2…3].“Task? I asked a question. How do I do that?” He asked curiously, like the system was sitting before him.“You...” he was going to speak when, just then, a screen displayed right before his eyes. It felt as though it was real, but only he could see it.[Name: Ethan WillsAge: 22 years old.Potentials- NONEAbilities: Weaker than a bug.Task: A security staff for six hours at graduation.]“What? Weaker than a bug? A security staff Tomorrow? What? I can't do this!” Ethan snapped, refusing the task immediately.[Host has to do as System says or host life would be reduced. Any task failed has its implications and you will end up dying sooner before you get your revenge][What would it be, Host? Carry out the task given or die before your mother?]“I can't do it; I can't become a security guard on the day of my graduation. My mom will be furious. She wants the best for me. Find some other task!” Ethan snapped as he shook his head endlessly. He wasn't willing to do it. He wasn't willing to carry out a task that would make his mother sad. She had given him a dress that he definitely needed to wear, and that was what he was going to do. He had promised not to break her heart in his second life, and he wasn't going to do so. [Host has no choice but to carry out the task given. Host has ten life bars, and if the Host refuses to carry out a task successfully, two bars will be deducted from host's life span.]“What? That isn't even fair! How do you expect me to...” Ethan was about to say, but he had already gotten to the nerves of his system, and it just couldn't take it anymore. [Host shouldn't speak when System has given its order! You either accomplish the task or forget about getting revenge!]It sounded so furious that if it w
Going back home after the graduation and having fun with himself, Ethan turned to return home. He was so excited that he just couldn't help but stop at a store to get some food stuff.He kept dancing to the song playing in the supermarket, but his joy was cut short when he heard muttering voices from behind him. “Watch him go; it looks as though he has successfully stolen from someone. and can't wait to use their money to pay!” Ethan stood at a spot as he heard them. He just couldn't move, and he felt a pinch of pain in his veins. He wished to deal with them, but he just couldn't expose himself, at least not yet. “Who knows if he can pay for it? I bet he'll keep buying on debt while his mother pays for him! Mommy's poor church rat boy!” Another voice uttered, adding a sense of mockery to his tone. Ethan furiously shut his eyes briefly and clenched tightly on the item that he held in his hand. Without hearing any more word from them, he stormed out and headed for the counter to pay
"It's over! It all ends here," Ethan muttered beneath his breath, his voice heavy with resignation as he closed his eyes. Despite his readiness, a sense of dissatisfaction lingered within him, knowing that he had missed his opportunity for revenge."Kill me!" he asserted, bracing himself for the worst outcome. After all, facing death was nothing new to him.As he waited, anticipating the sharp sting of a bullet piercing his flesh, the sound of the trigger being pulled caused him to flinch. But to his surprise, the shot didn't find its mark; it didn't strike him.Slowly, Ethan opened his eyes, confusion clouding his thoughts as he tried to make sense of what had just occurred. Why hadn't he been killed? And why had the shot merely echoed through the air?In that moment of uncertainty, his gaze fell upon a figure standing before him: a young man, roughly his own age. He was protecting Ethan and in this case he was curious. No one has ever stood in for him before.“Who is this?” He ques
“Who are you, really? You are not the weakling everyone used to know!” James inquired, putting Ethan in a state of confusion, fear, and uncertainty. Ethan wasn't sure how he was going to react to James's question. His identity must be concealed. It must be hidden. There was definitely no way anyone should find out that he had reincarnated, and with a system too. He kept mute and could only turn to James with a stare filled with apprehension. His heart had begun to race rapidly too, and although he wished to speak, his lips were too heavy to explain his situation. He feared getting caught and not having his revenge. Just then, James walked slowly towards where Ethan was standing again, and with his eyes squinted, he gazed right into Ethan’s eyes, his attention fully concentrated on Ethan. “You are not him; you've changed. Something in you has changed. The Ethan I know will never ever speak back at anyone! Who are you?” James asked again, this time with a more drastic tone. Ethan's
“Congratulations on becoming the new CEO of the Newhope Robotics company!” The voice sounded, and at that moment, Ethan couldn't help but freeze for a split second. It felt like a dream. There was definitely no way that anyone was going to recruit him as the CEO of a company; the same company that he had avoided applying to because of Camilla's father. His grip around the phone tightened as his heart raced with joy immediately. [Hot has been rewarded! Congratulations] Tears rolled out of his eyes as he ended the call and dropped the phone right on his bed. Who would have believed or imagined it to be this way? Who would have believed he'd get a system that would help him get this high? ‘Thank you so much, RRS!’ He said inwardly as his eyes became moist. Just as he was still feeling emotional, his mother's voice echoed through the house. “Ethan? Ethan, it's time to get to work at the construction site.” Ethan immediately stood from his bed and rushed out of his room, his brows fu
"Wait, a cleaner?" Camilla exclaimed, feigning shock though secretly relishing the idea. She found herself oddly delighted by the notion of him joining the company in such a humble position.Ethan's lips curled into a manipulative sneer as he gazed at Camilla, his eyes gleaming with hidden agendas. "Surprised, are you? Shouldn't I be the CEO?" he taunted, his tone dripping with arrogance.Camilla scoffed at the suggestion. "CEO? Not a chance. Cleaning suits you perfectly. Besides, my father is set to take over as CEO soon, and I'll make sure to lend you a hand wherever you need it," she assured him, closing the distance between them.As she reached out to adjust his collar, a surge of electricity seemed to pass between them, leaving Ethan momentarily breathless in her presence."I'm sure you'll reach out to me, won't you?" Camilla forced a smile, though her scepticism was evident."I promise, Camilla. But remember, the offer goes both ways. If you ever need help, don't hesitate to as
“What do you wish to do now, sir?" James inquired as he stared at Ethan, who was grinning right before him. “Nothing for now. Just show…” Ethan was going to say, but the second he turned to his left, the sight he saw immediately infuriated him, and he instantly tightened his fist. His eyes had caught sight of Mr. Han, Camilla's father, in the company, and just then, the words his girlfriend or Camilla said to him before he walked into the company rang in his mind. He also recalled the past and how he was treated by Mr. Han. “Sir?” James called out, seeing that he had been quiet for so long that he needed to get words out of his mouth, and watching him just stare at someone he barely knew made James curious. “James?” Ethan called out, making James respond immediately as he bowed his head to Ethan without delay. “Send Mr. Han to my office, and I mean now!” Ethan commanded with a smirk curling up on his lips before he looked away from where Mr. Han was standing. He swiftly wal
The second Ethan walked into the panel hall just to get the discussion with the executives started, a familiar voice boomed through the expanse of the room, drawing his attention immediately. “Who let this poor dude in here?” The second he turned in the direction the voice was coming from, he found Nathan standing to his feet in rage. He was furious to see him in the hall. Nathan was one of his bullies in school, and it made Ethan furious to see him as one of the executives he was working with. “I guess I'm making more than just one person pay for their crimes today!” He smirked at Nathan, who had left his seat and had begun to trudge closer to where he was standing with James. “Ethan, he's from school, remember... He can do something crazy!” James emitted, calling Ethan by his name, knowing what had been happening back then in school. “I don't care... Let him come to me!” Ethan spoke softly, a smile still on his lips. He just couldn't wait to hear what Nathan had to say to him.