"80-20."
I widened my eyes.
Not only was I shocked that this jerk was so brave as to talk about illegal deals in prison, but I was also shocked by his unfair offer. "What? So-sorry, sir. I understand what you're trying to do, but don't you think it might make one of us feel unfair"
Shane made a grunt. "It's distribution uses one hundred per cent of my resources."
I nodded. "Sure. But I'm taking care of 100% of the production. Since our work is the same, how about we divide it more fairly? 50-50?"
Shane laughed again and then pounded hard on the table.
When I looked at him again, I realized those eyes were ready to kill.
"I have to remind you that it's because of my kindness that you're still sitting here."
I coughed.
Even though I had been in many situations where life or death was at stake, this still drive me crazy.
"70-30. This is as much as I will ever give," Shane said in more dangerous tone.
But I didn't let that stop me. Not at this point. "This is great, isn't it?" I said this in a quiet voice at the time.
"What?"
"The things I gave are so good that when they hit the market, they will blow up. Because of this, you insist on making as much money as you can." At that moment, my whole body was shaking and my heart was beating fast. Even though I shouldn't do this, I had to. If I don't do it, who else will? I don't want to keep hoping for something that might not happen. "Sir, you and I both know that killing me now will help no one."
There was a long, thrilling pause.
In retrospect, it seemed like a bunch of nonsense and desperation. But I never say something without a reason.
Shane made another smiley face. Wide. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
That didn't seem like a good thing to me. He laughed like a maniac!
"This damn little jackass." When his laughter was over, his mouth bent down again. However, Shane's tone was both chilling and witty. "When we first met, I thought you were a gutless piece of trash, but I didn't think you'd go this far."
I gulped again. Is this a good sign?
"60-40. with an advanced payment of 50%. Take it or leave it."
It wasn't quite what I had in mind. But, an advance payment? "When will I get the advance payment?"
*#*
Things have changed in the week since then.
Carl never came back to Jason's group. I guess they wouldn't want to be friends with someone who was hummiliated by the class's biggest loser.
Shane Wilder was let out of prison not long after we finished our deal. He said that his sentence had been changed, but he didn't know why. Now, he only has to do community service.
That's not a big surprise for someone with that much power and reputation.
Anyway, what was most important was that our business was going well.
I've sent a total of 30 Potions since that day.
I've done a total of ten missions, but I've only been able to advance 4 levels. It seems like the higher my level, the more [EXP Points] I need to earn.
[NAME: HARRY MCKANE
AGE: 16 LEVEL 8.
STRENGTH: ANALYSIS AND FAST THINKING.
WEAKNESSES: TOO SCARED TO MAKE DECISIONS.
HP: 8000/8000
MP: 8000/8000
POWER: 15
VITALITY: 15
AGILITY: 30
INTELLIGENCE: 21
SPEED: 15
(Warning: You still have 20 attribute points to spend!)
I've also been looking into some things and doing research on the System.
Especially the [STORE] menu.
[Gold] and something called [Charisma] were listed as ways to buy the item in there.
I always got them along with other mission rewards, but I never knew what they were for.
I thought it meant literally and was part of the [Status Attributes] I didn't know about.
But it turned out to be something else that could be traded in the shop. There were still 700 Gold and 140 Charisma.
Should I buy something new now? Something that might help in other ways?
As usual, Mr. Henderson walked into the classroom with angry steps and a frown.
A blonde girl was right behind him.
Mr. Henderson didn't want to waste his energy, so he started banging on the blackboard right away to get everyone's attention.
People went back to their seats and the class went back to being quiet.
Mr. Henderson nodded in approval and told the blonde girl. "Go ahead, Ms. Hudson".
She took a step forward. Even the way she talked about herself seemed ha. "Hello, it's nice to meet you or something. The name is Evangeline Hudson. I don't have any hobbies or skills that I'm especially proud of. So... um... what should I say at this point, huh. Well, I hope we'll get along."
When Hudson looked at me, my heart skipped a beat.
Being a sensible person, I knew it wasn't love. My gut told me something was wrong. And the Mission that popped up was the proof.
[STAY LOW-PROFILE]
The new student will ask about the System, but it's best not to tell her.
Objective(s):
(*) Trick the new kid.
(*) (Optional) Get rid of her once and for all
Hudson seemed odd from the first time we met. I tried to scan her with while we were talking, but this is what I got: [NAME: EVANGELINE HUDSON AGE: (Unknown) STRENTGH: (Unknown) WEAKNESSES: (Unknown) ... click to see more] What does unknown mean? Even her age? When we talked about System, I thought she was a fantasy novel or comic book fanatic who couldn't tell the difference between a fantasy world and the real world. Until I witnessed something she did to Jason. I'm just guessing, but it seems to me that she also has [Advanced Observation] or something similar. But, unlike me, she needs a physical touch. His process is also more complicated, and the results may be more specific. If that's the case, I can see why System wants her to leave as soon as possible. Her purpose doesn't make sense, either. Why is she hunting people like me anyway? Does that make her stronger? Wait. It could be possible That could be a good foundation. What I'm going through is almost like an R
"Don't pretend to be dead. I won't be fooled by your acting again."I wasn't pretending to be dead in the first place."Well, that's better," Hudson said when I opened my eyes and looked back at him. "I get a bit annoyed when the person I'm talking to doesn't look back at me."While the girl was babbling, I tried to stand up and take the opening to escape. Wait, what is this? My hands ... are tied? Since when? And where did this rope come from?"Ah... you shouldn't try to escape, or struggle. The rope I'm using has a unique technology. The more you try to untie it, the tighter it will get, perhaps to the point where it will rip and mince your flesh slowly."I gulped. If this was a normal situation, I would have laughed right away. However, I think Hudson was joking she said that, and she also has the similiar power as me.She had a system, and definitely had all sorts of strange devices that could be utilised."Good. You still have some common sense. Now, tell me, Class Rep, wait, you
I just had a weird dream. I caught a windfall, dealing with some scary-looking guys, hit and hummiliate Carl, then almost... kissed a girl (?).Duh. That's an embarrassing fantasy for a wet dream.I checked my bottom, it didn't feel damp, let alone sticky. So it was just a silly sleeping flower.Am I that desperate, huh? Yes ... I was indeed in that phase, and last night's dream indicates that my puberty is in its prime, but still...But what if it wasn't a dream? At least the part where I got a wad of money.I picked up my mobile phone, intending to check Mum's m-banking, but immediately decided against it.What the hell was I doing? Hadn't I stopped expecting those delusions?What I needed to do now was work harder and more effectively to pay Mum's operation.That's when the mobile phone notification came, a text message from my colleague Fletcher. It wasn't just one.William FletcherHey, dickhead, did you rat me out to Liz? I'll forgive you this time, but there will be no free d
It was a vague vision of something that never existed, or at least I tried to pretend it did.I saw my father wearing a white robe approaching me bound. I was only four years old and felt so scared. Father's eyes were like a hungry wolf ready to pounce on me at any moment.In his hand was a syringe. It was shiny, sharp, and looked painful.I struggled, screamed, and begged for mercy; but Father didn't stop. He buried the needle deep into my skin.I even remember the pain and the instant goose bumps ran down my body. My hands ached again, I felt so much pain in the back of my head. My tongue was even accidentally bitten off in the painful process, but I felt no pain. It seemed like these overlapping sensations were making me half-numb.Another vision came, this time I saw the current me. Each time it came, it was like a dagger lodged in the brain. But each time, I finally understood more. I finally knew what was going on.I got my memories back.*#*"See? You hit him too hard! What if
As expected, right after school, one of the two would come.And now it was a group of burly men, again.As I approached them, I heard whispers from behind. Huft... just when I had a good reputation at school, now I'm bound to get dragged into bad rumours again.I gulped, and nodded obediently when ordered to enter. This time they even brought up to three cars and more guards. As soon as I got into one of the biggest cars, I was soon joined by a strapping man in a suit with a sharp gaze and a woman in a white coat looking at me enthusiastically."Are you the guy?" the man said.I gaped upwards. This can't be! They... they...[PROFILE]NAME: (Unknown)AGE : (Unknown)LEVEL : (Unknown)[PROFILE]NAME : (Unknown)AGE : (Unknown)LEVEL : (Unknown)Perhaps they are just like Hudson. Or maybe they work for her?Damn. I should have anticipated this too."I said, are you the guy?" the man said again, this time in a snapping tone.I gulped. Okay, calm down. Maybe this was all unrelated. Maybe
"Yes, yes. I'll transfer it tomorrow during my holiday." I chuckled and checked my watch for who knows how many times. How long does it take for people to want to call?"But ..., really, are you okay?"It's okay? Seriously.I'm also struggling here, you know.Every month I get a mediocre salary, sleep irregularly, work overtime, my apartment rent is exorbitant, and that ugly boss is always looking at me with a look that makes me uncomfortable.However, I just sighed uneasily. "Yeah, it's okay."A moment later, the call was paused by a long silence. Was it already closed? However, just as I was about to check, Mum spoke up again."Nad, I'm sorry. Mum and Dad were supposed to be happy for you, to help you, but instead we're the ones who are bothered. Mum and Dad never gave you what you wanted, but now you're struggling because of us." Mum's voice hung for a moment, when it finally came out, her voice trembling. "But I don't know who else to ask for help. I promise, I promise this is the
Okay.Before we continue, I'll discuss the essence of a novel's existence.What is it that makes people love works of fiction?The characters? Conflict? The setting? Themes?Nerds who take themselves too seriously.What? Mandate? Better go to a motivational seminar instead.What matters is a 'bias'.The boundary between the real world and the imaginary world.No one wants to read about acceleration equations in fantasy stories or chemical compound formulas in romance stories - I swear, who started this stupid trend? You think this is the periodic table?Great writers are those who manage to create a fun world that everyone can enjoy.Those who assume the element of realism in the world of novels are idealistic morons.And damn it, I'm one of those morons-at least I used to be.Even in a world where power and bloodlines are everything, we still have to go to school.And so, here I am. Stuck in the company of elite women. Doing the mundane agenda that seems to be a written obligation e
Actually, I have a chronic affliction: unlucky luck.And if I have a relapse, I'll have at least three misfortunes in a day.Starting from being thrown into the realm of delusions that I should have buried, buried deep, and forgotten years ago.Transforming into a spiteful, lethargic girl whose only orientation in life is to be a lackey for female criminals.Then get a quicker chance to become a living punching bag.What happens after this? Suddenly lightning strikes or become paralysed for life?I gulped every time I tried to look closely at this.The walls were grey and seemed unforgiving. With two unlit torches perched on each of the cardinal points.The floor was mostly filled with sand, but there was a flat surface as well, so I didn't have to worry about not getting a bump or not getting enough bumps."Ladies, there's no need to be scared or worried, I'll try not to be too hard during the fight," said the voice in front of me so presumptuously.Hah!"Te-thank you, Mr Panger-""D