Right in front of Logan's eyes, a transparent display board materialized out of thin air, its surface covered with lines of text interspersed with flickering, static-filled graphics that seemed to buzz with a life of their own.
“What the heck is this?” Logan exclaimed, waving his hand in front of him as if trying to shoo away a swarm of bees.
To his surprise, the panel board went right through his hand effortlessly, as if it were nothing more than a hologram made of light.
DING!
[Master, you don't need to worry. You've obtained a system from the mask you're currently wearing. Destiny has chosen you, the less fortunate man, to become unbeatable!]
"A system? Could this be like the web novels I've read before?" Logan wondered aloud, his eyes widening in amazement. "In that case, system, please tell me my main objective!" he commanded, half-expecting a response just like in the stories.
[Main objective: Anonymous assistance to the less fortunate with this mask then gain system points to gain new abilities!]
[As your main assets, you receive 10 billion dollars, Surgical Skills level 1, Medical Knowledge level 2, Heavenly Alchemist Hands level 2, and Divine Reiki Hands level 1!]
An electric current suddenly surged into Logan's brain, shocking him into a daze for a few seconds. When he came back to consciousness, he found himself filled with new knowledge that hadn't been there before.
"Ouch, this is so dizzy!" Logan groaned, holding his head, which suddenly felt much heavier than usual.
DING!
[You won't be dizzy anymore once you see your bank account balance!]
Curious, Logan immediately pulled out his phone and checked his bank account balance, eager to see if anything had changed.
“Goddamnit!”
No mistake, his bank account balance showed a staggering 10 billion dollars!
Logan was on the verge of passing out at the sight of so much money in his account. He couldn't believe it; he never imagined he'd have this much money, not even in his wildest dreams.
"System, you're not going to take this money back, are you?" Logan voiced his lingering doubts.
[Of course not, Master. In fact, the 10 billion dollars is just an advance we're giving you as encouragement. If you perform satisfactorily in the future, more money will be sent to your account!]
Unbelievable! Logan's entire body trembled with excitement, but a triumphant smile couldn't be contained on his face.
"So, I've become a billionaire, huh?" Logan murmured to himself, a mix of disbelief and satisfaction evident in his tone. "Finally, luck is on my side," he whispered, feeling a sense of gratitude wash over him.
As Logan muttered those words, suddenly a notification from the system appeared before him.
DING!
[The first task has been found!]
[A young woman, her beauty marred by the poison coursing through her veins, teeters on the brink of death at the hands of her own sibling. Yet, she is undeserving of such a fate. You must intervene, granting her justice by saving her life, all while remaining anonymous in your heroic act!]
With newfound determination coursing through him, Logan stood up confidently and demanded, "Show me the room number of that young woman!"
[The patient is in the ICU room. Go to the second floor and you will find her soon!]
[Deadline: 15 minutes before death!]
With a sense of urgency gripping him, Logan acknowledged the pressing need for immediate action.
"I can't delay any longer," Logan declared, his sense of urgency propelling him forward. With firm resolve, he immediately dashed towards the second floor, each step echoing his determination to save the young woman before it was too late.
It didn't take long for Logan to locate the room. Just as he was about to step inside, his path was obstructed by a nurse who happened to be standing near the door.
"Hey, hold on there!" the nurse ordered, her tone stern and authoritative. "You seem to be a janitor. What's your business in this ICU room?" she questioned, eyeing Logan suspiciously.
Thinking quickly, Logan fabricated an alibi and replied, "I've been assigned to clean the medical equipment for the patients in this room."
The nurse furrowed her brows, her voice tinged with a hint of déjà vu. "Why does your voice sound so familiar?" she pondered aloud. "Regardless, would you mind lifting that mask? I yearn to discern your features more distinctly."
Logan could never do that as the system's mission demanded him to carry out tasks with this black mask to keep his identity anonymous.
Logan's tone remained steady as he countered, "I'm afraid I can't comply with that request. You see, I'm afflicted with a contagious skin condition, and this mask serves as a shield to prevent transmission to those in my vicinity. Unless you and our patient here have an inclination towards sharing my malady, I'd advise against removing it."
"Let's leave the mask be," the nurse conceded swiftly, abandoning any notion of unveiling Logan's identity, apprehensive of the potential transmission of any affliction the man might carry.
"Am I permitted entry then?" Logan inquired once more, his tone patient yet insistent.
"Enter, but don't linger. The patient inside is the first daughter of the renowned Whitman family in this city. If you make even a small mistake, your life might be over!" The male nurse had clear intentions, to scare Logan.
However, Logan seemed unaffected by the threat at all, so he immediately entered the room after the door was opened.
"Good morning," greeted Logan, startling everyone in the room.
There was a man who looked to be in his 50s, accompanied by a middle-aged woman who was only a few years younger than him.
Meanwhile, on the bed, there lay a girl with heavenly beauty, surrounded by all sorts of life-supporting equipment attached to her body.
The girl managed to stun Logan right where he stood. How could she not? With her skin as clean and smooth as porcelain, hair soft and shimmering like ocean waves, thin eyebrows gracefully arched like a bow, tiny rosy lips inviting anyone to kiss them, the girl still looked incredibly beautiful even in critical condition on the hospital bed.
"Who are you?" the girl's father asked coldly and skeptically. "I thought this room should be completely sterile, as the doctor said earlier."
Logan didn't lose his smile as he replied, "Sir, I'm here to clean the entire room, to keep it as sterile as you said. But I see your daughter seems to be dying..."
The old man looked offended by Logan's words, but he could only sigh deeply because what the young man said was indeed the truth.
The elderly man sighed heavily, saying, "Our daughter's condition is dire. The doctors have exhausted every option, but there hasn't been much improvement. We're still hoping."Logan cleared his throat gently. "If I'm not mistaken, your daughter was poisoned, correct?"The old man was taken aback. "How did you know?"Logan smiled faintly. "Sir, your daughter's condition is more critical than you realize. Her life is on the line. If you trust me, I may be able to save her."The old man's face twisted with disbelief. "Every top doctor has given their all, and yet they've come up short," he shot back. "You're just a janitor. How can you possibly save my daughter?"Logan shrugged nonchalantly. "Well, if you don't trust me, never mind then."The old man's wife interjected hurriedly, "Robert, we're running out of options. It wouldn't hurt to give this young man's help a try. He might be our chance."Robert took a deep breath before replying, "I know we're desperate, Matilda. But what if he'
Logan remained rooted in disbelief, his mind swirling with confusion. "What is happening? Why am I suddenly barred from helping this girl?"Logan's mind swirled with thoughts and conjectures, a touch of panic creeping in as he worried about making a fatal mistake on his first mission. But all those fears vanished when the system bar appeared.DING![You can't extract the toxic Yin Qi from the girl's body any longer. Your Dantian lacks the capacity to handle such a substantial amount of poison. Continuing this healing would be fatal!]Logan coughed involuntarily, quickly pulling his finger away from Shania's delicate skin.Though his instinct urged him to assist every enchanting maiden, Logan knew better than to recklessly endanger his own life.Logan regarded Shania with profound compassion, his gaze reflecting both empathy and concern."This unfortunate girl must have a congenital defect in her Dantian, causing the malignant Yin Qi," he thought. "Regrettably, with my current abilitie
Logan lifted his chin defiantly, meeting their arrival with an unyielding expression. Ariana jabbed her index finger toward Logan's face, then spewed venomous accusations in all directions. "Officer, this scum has no regard for the law! He assaulted my boyfriend without cause and callously departed. You must arrest him and toss him in jail!"Two officers fixed Logan with stern gazes before questioning, "Is her accusation accurate?""Yes," Logan responded without hesitation. "However, there's a reason behind my actions.""We don't need any reasons," one officer interjected with disdain. "Assault within a hospital warrants arrest, regardless of justification."Logan regarded them with an icy stare and responded stoically, "What would you do if you discovered your spouse cheating with a colleague? I suspect you'd react just as I did."As if indifferent, an officer produced handcuffs while walking towards Logan. "Save your explanations for the jury. Here, we won't hear any bullshit coming
Before responding, Shania meticulously scrutinized Logan from head to toe, as if searching for something within the young man standing before her.Logan, sensing Shania's thorough examination, refrained from repeating his question. Instead, he cleared his throat several times, a silent prompt for her response.Shania shook her head several times, as if to dispel whatever thoughts were lingering, before beginning to respond with a question of her own. "Excuse me, are you The Masked Doctor who saved my life?" she inquired.As Logan's suspicion proved correct, his heart quickened its pace within his chest. Without hesitation, he swiftly embraced the charade, playing his part with practiced ease."Miss Moore, I'm afraid you've mistaken me for someone else. I have no affiliation with this 'Masked Doctor' you speak of. As you can plainly see, I'm nothing more than a humble janitor employed by this hospital," Logan responded with a nonchalant shrug, affecting an air of casual indifference.S
Logan's laughter abruptly ceased, his expression turned serious. Disregarding Mr. Nicholson's veiled attempts at manipulation, he replied, "I was reminiscing about some amusing incidents from my time at the hospital. But, Mr. Nicholson, my resolve is firm and unwavering. No amount of monetary enticement can sway me. My decision remains resolute and unyielding.""You..." Mr. Nicholson's scoff was barely audible. "Your idealism blinds you. Just because of your personal woes, you're willing to sacrifice your livelihood. Understand this, individuals like you seldom thrive in reality. I, for one, harbor a bleak outlook, yet I wish you well."Logan smiled in response, his composure unruffled. "Your sentiments are appreciated," he acknowledged graciously.As Logan exited the Human Resources office, he turned abruptly and collided unintentionally with an elderly woman."Hey, do you even have eyes?!"At first, rage blazed in the old woman's eyes, but it swiftly cooled into a look of disdain as
Logan sprang into action with remarkable swiftness, effortlessly evading James' onslaught with a grace that seemed to blur his form against the backdrop of the battlefield. His movements were fluid and agile, weaving through the attacks with razor-sharp reflexes, akin to a shadow dancing on the edge of oblivion.Every motion he made was imbued with such precision and swiftness that it challenged the naked eye's ability to perceive.Despite his relentless barrage, James persisted in launching his assaults with unyielding fervor, his face marked by frustration and exasperation at his inability to land a blow on Logan.With each failed attempt, James felt increasingly cornered, compounded by the realization that his adversary's elusive agility remained beyond his grasp, leaving him futilely grasping at shadows in the struggle.With the help of the system, Logan not only knew every single move he had to perform, but he was also able to practice them flawlessly.It was as if his muscles ha
Logan extended his hand and carefully picked up the sleek, metallic pen from the polished wooden table, and, with a steady and unwavering hand, meticulously signed the official divorce papers at the bottom, precisely beside the clearly marked line designated for his signature."Everything will end here," Logan thought to himself. "The ink strokes on this paper signify a truly new chapter in my life."He signed the papers swiftly and decisively, without a moment's hesitation or second thought. Then, with a somber and contemplative expression, he handed the finalized document back to Emily, who stood waiting across from him, her eyes filled with a mix of emotions.Emily took the document with quick movements, almost as if she couldn't believe Logan would actually sign it. Surprise and disbelief were evident on Ariana's face. Her forehead furrowed as she stared sharply at Logan.She thought, "I was prepared for Logan to kneel and kiss my feet just to get me to call off his divorce from A
Logan zipped through the city streets on his electric scooter, a newfound determination glinting in his eyes. The hospital incident had been a turning point, pushing him to turn a fresh page in his life. He was headed to Dragon Valley, the most exclusive neighborhood in Southriver Hill.Logan arrived and parked his scooter in front of a grand real estate agency, its glass windows and luxurious decor exuding opulence.Entering the office, Logan immediately sensed a cold, dismissive atmosphere. The staff eyed him with disdain, judging his modest appearance and his scooter. To them, someone like him couldn't possibly afford even the cheapest home in Dragon Valley.Logan ignored their looks and walked confidently to the reception desk, clearing his throat. "Good morning," he said firmly. "I'd like to see the most luxurious residence you have."The receptionist, a young woman with neatly tied blonde hair, raised her eyebrows and looked at Logan as if he were joking. "You're not fooling, s