Parallel System

Chapter 4

Dylan looked around again until the nurse got confused by his gesture. "Are you okay, Sir?"

"Yes, I'm fine."

There's no way Dylan can tell the truth about the sound he heard because the nurse might think it was the effect of Dylan's head injury. So Dylan kept quiet until he got to the new room.

System: No threat detected.

The voice bothered Dylan so much that he unconsciously held his head. "Stop that nonsense!"

Dylan realized that he was poor, but he didn't want to hallucinate having so much money in his bank account.

The nurse checks Dylan's condition and helps Dylan to rest on the new bed. Then she went to call the doctor.

"Who are you?" asked Dylan curiously. He had even thought he was crazy from getting bumped.

System: If you have questions about the money, please answer yes. If you don't have any questions, please answer no.

Dylan got frustrated. Other people acted normally as if they hadn't heard the voice. Not knowing what to do, Dylan finally tried to listen to the voice.

"Yes. I have a question."

System: Ask your question now.

"Who are you and what do you mean by the 1 million dollars in my bank account?"

System: I am a system that has been activated inside you. You have 1 million dollars to change your life. The money must be spent within 3 days or your life will be worse.

"Hey, I didn't ask for the 1 million dollars so you can't threaten me like that."

System: The deal has been agreed.

"Hey wait!"

The doctor and nurse entered the room. They thought Dylan's head was disturbed due to the impact. But it wasn't actually a disturbance, but a system had been activated.

The system gave Dylan a new chance to change his life for the better. The system came to earth and activated in someone who already felt hopeless about his life, like Dylan.

But the system has conditions, which can be a solution or a disaster. The system has its own rules and if it is activated, then a person must follow the rules that have been made by the system.

"Mr. Dylan, we need to do an MRI to see your overall condition. Are you agree?" the doctor asked.

At this time Dylan didn't care about any tests, he just wanted to prove that the 1 million dollars really existed in his account.

"No need, I am fine."

Even though the doctor had explained his condition, Dylan still refused to take any more tests. He wanted to get out of the hospital as soon as possible and go check to the bank.

Until finally after signing the discharge letter, Dylan got the freedom to breathe the outside air.

He had no cash at all. All he had in his wallet was a card to take public transportation and a new debit card that wasn't there before.

Dylan headed to the bank using some public transportation to verify in person. Some people noticed that Dylan looked so pale. Some even offered him to go to the hospital. But Dylan refused and insisted on going to the bank.

It took about fifteen minutes for Dylan to reach the bank. When he walked in, the security guy stopped him because of his looks. But when Dylan showed his debit card, the security directed Dylan to a special VVIP room.

All the officers welcome Dylan warmly and are very informative.

"I forgot the amount of money on my card. Can you check it?" Dilan handed over the debit card he was carrying very carefully to this bank.

The bank officer did the checking. While waiting, Dylan enjoyed a meal at the table which was beautifully set up because he's so hungry.

Shortly the bank officer returned with one more person with him.

"Mr. Dylan. Your money in your account is currently 1 million dollars. Would you like to make another transaction, Sir?"

Dylan felt an incredible joy when the bank officer told him that he had 1 million dollars in his account. Where the money came from, Dylan didn't know either. Even Dylan's salary, if collected so far has not reached 1 million dollars. This was a miracle for Dylan!

"You become our VVIP client. If you have any difficulties using the money, we will gladly help," said the bank officer.

System: The time left to use the money is 2 days and 12 hours.

Dylan heard the system again. It made Dylan realize that the money was quite dangerous because he didn't know where it came from.

But on the other hand, Dylan is tempted by the amount of money in his bank account. Moreover, he's also got the right to the money. Dylan took a long time to think.

"For now I don't want to make any transactions. Can I get my debit card back?" asked Dylan.

"Of course, Sir." The bank officer gave it back to Dylan. "Allow our officer to take you up to the lobby."

Dylan didn't refuse all this courteous service because for the first time he finally found himself in the opposite position. Because of the money in his account, Dylan is now being respected by others. Whereas before it was Dylan who always respected others.

Dylan put both hands inside his jacket to keep his debit card safe. He didn't want any thieves to take it from him.

When he got to the subway station, Dylan turned into the restroom. He needed to think for a moment to use his money wisely and quickly.

Although hesitant and feeling like a fool, Dylan asked the system another question.

"Can I use this money to buy anything?"

But Dylan heard nothing. The voice that appeared in his head no longer came.