Sheila's car skidded to a stop before the hospital and Rex alighted very swiftly.
He ran into the lighted medical center and pushed past everybody. Luckily for Rex who is already antsy, he met the doctor who happens to be exiting a ward." Doctor! " He called in a panic. " Doctor... please, I am so sorry I missed your...calls..."His voice trailed off when he saw the man staring at him in pity. Of course, the Young handsome man from Rainbow Core College's heart skipped a beat." Come with me Rex Louie " The doctor beckons after some seconds.He leads Rex into a ward that contains just two beds. On the first bed lays old Louie.Upon seeing his white face Rex stopped abruptly in the doorway. He could see his world crumbling before his eyes.Tears immediately brimmed up in his eyes and he shook his head." No, no, no father. He isn't dead, right? Please doctor...tell me this is just a joke and..."" I'm sorry Rex. He lost his life one hour and thirty minutes ago "Rex stiffened in astonishment. One hour and thirty minutes ago.He had failed to be by his father's bedside Thanks to Khalil who had him beaten up and Pearl who betrayed him.Rex staggered backward as grief dominate his heart. He flopped on the bed just beside his father and began to shed bitter tears.At that moment his roommates alongside Sheila burst into the room.Without being told they immediately know what has happened. Gael and Emilio know better than to console Rex.They both know he would never be the same again. The story of how Old Louie had nurtured him from birth is well known.The old lonely man had found life again after seeing Rex being abandoned on his doorstep.It took almost half an hour before Rex's tears could subside. Now every part of his body aches.He becomes emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted and he couldn't speak at all." We never... agreed on this Father. You never tell me you will leave so... soon " He lamented shakily.Gael and Emilio finally walk up to him and patted his back but Rex rejected their consolation or sympathy." No! " He disagreed angrily. Frustration was written boldly on his face. " Dad and I never agreed to part ways just so soon "" Come on Rex. Don't act crazy " Gael scolded. " It's okay, you will be fine "At last, the doctor comes forward. He reached out to his breast pocket and pulled out an old watch with two pairs of earrings." Before your father died Rex, he told me to give you this. He claimed there are yours "Another emotion brew up in Rex as his gaze fell on this old jewelry. However, he accepted them and walk out." Rex come on. Where are you off to? "" You should come back here. Let's work this out tonight "Rex turns deaf ears to his friends. Instead, he walk blindly out of the hospital and headed out to nowhere." Let him be " Sheila advised Rex's roommate. " I think he needs some time alone "Rex walks on, alone on that lighted Street. His heart took another sad turn.He has failed to save his father and he had lost his girl. All these thanks to Khalil.He finally get to a space bench and sat on it dejectedly. His thoughts were miles away. He wonders how he will cope alone without any guardian.Being an orphan makes him feel strange. His ribs are broken, his heart shattered and his eyes swollen.He began to feel lost and short of breath. At last, Rex doubles up and wheezes out shakily.He is dying, no Doubt, but as always he tried to muster up the courage. He tried not to permit reality from slipping away.But he failed this time. He had lost. He is a loser. A young man is usually humiliated and taunted by his peers.He is an errand boy and nothing more. Just when Rex's heart made to stop beating, he began to hear some sound.It seems like a lup-dup sound. The usual sounds that was derived due to the closing of the valves of the heart.This unusual sound stopped abruptly just like it has begun and another overtook it.Beep. Beep. Beep.Tick. Tick. Tick.Sys .. system Activated. System... activated.A new host was found. Sys... system Activated.A Millionaire? No.A Billionaire? No.A Trillionaire? No.A Quadrillionaire? No.A Quintillionaire! No.A Sextillionaire? No.A Septillionaire? No.An Octillionaire? Yes!Beep. Beep. Beep.New host was found. Rex Louie, Twenty-one years of age. Hopeless and helpless.The first ever Octillionaire found. The new host. System Activated.Tick. Tick. Tick.All these words Rex could only hear but he never understand them. His eyes finally rolled back just as he was making too much effort and he collapsed on the floor.***For the second time since he won a scholarship to Rainbow Core College Rex sprang up from the bed.He looks around frantically to see he is back in the medical center. His friends Emilio and Gael are nowhere to be found.He is alone in that lighted room. Rex remembered his loss. His good father and a sigh escape his lips.He turns his head gently to see its morning already. He had passed out when...Beep. Beep. Beep.Tick. Tick. Tick.Rex was interrupted by this ominous robotic voice which seems akin to any type of audio signal that is produced to sound like human speech but is generated by a computer system.He gritted his teeth and gasp in shock when he saw an image displayed before his eye, floating in the air.Rex reached out to touch it but his hands only hit the empty air." Who ...who are you? What is going on with me? " He managed to ask in fear and he received the response." Welcome, Rex Louie. Your system had been activated. You will be our new host. From today onward you will be the sky, the peak, the lifeline of masses, and the master of the universe... An Octillionaire "" What! An Octillionaire? Isn't that Crazy? "" Lang...age " the voice replied shakily. " Tick. Tick. Tick. The daily challenges are already in motion. Tick. Tick. Tick. "Rex was amazed when he peered at the system displayed before him.There he saw the seconds passing by. The clock ticking. He has a daily challenge and he must have to do it." Daily challenge. The sum of twenty million dollars should be spent before the day ends. You got only nineteen hours, twenty minutes, and two seconds left to complete your daily task. Tick. Tick. Tick. "Adrenaline pumped life into Rex's legs. He just couldn't believe it. Swiftly he picked up his bag and wears his boots.When he emerges outside, he collided with his two roommates who were busy scolding him.Telling him to stay in bed but Rex never listens or replies. He pulled out his credit card and walk off to a coffee shop." Three cups of coffee. Latte " He said to the coffee cashier who regarded him with surprise.Even Emilio and Gael were stunned. In Rainbow Core College only the wealthiest could afford a latte coffee.It was just too expensive." Rex must have gone crazy Gael. I think he needs medical help " Emilio mutters." More than just medical help " Gael agreed.On the other hand, Rex was battling with his heart and thoughts. What if the system is all a fluke?" Thanks for patronizing us. You should visit next time. We'd give you a discount " The coffee cashier interrupted his thoughts and he nearly passed out again.When he received the coffee cups his fingers were shooking and when he collected his credit card his skin was covered in goosebumps.Now he believes in the system. It's a new era for him, eventually. A leap to the top.The throne is his. He is now the peak and sky. Rex Louie has risen from grass to grace.He has risen and now he is heading toward supremacy.Related Chapters
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 4 : Riley's Hall
" Rex? Where did you get the money from? Did you acquire some inheritance after old Louie died? " Gael has already spoken out the words before he could stop himself. The air suddenly becomes tense and Emilio looks away to breathe out shakily. " I'm... sorry man " He mutters. " I never acquires anything from my father's death except heartbreak " Rex replied smoothly. He gave his roommate their coffee and he set out. The two friends quickly followed him. " It's a miracle you are walking Rex. I think your ribs are broken man " " I can't just sit on the bed, Emilio. I have a competition to attend " Rex replied. He was expecting an answer but he received none. This compelled him to stop when he realized his friends weren't following him anymore. He turns around to see them staring at him in pity. " What is wrong? " He asked confusedly. " The girl's competition feature only Pearl versus Sheila while the guys feature only Khalil in the chart board. You are not elected anymore " Emil
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 5 : Taken aback
" That's Sheila? " Rex asked his friends in awe. " I never know she looks like that " He had entered further into the hall and had stunned everyone. For the first time, he saw Sheila with clear eyes. He remembered her as the lady whose car he had taken to the hospital. Sheila is a short plump lady with blonde hair. Her eyes were big and round and she wore glasses. Her dress was simple and her face was laced with a smile. " Yeah, that is Sheila Thelma. She's Khalil's cousin and she's competing with Pearl in this competition " Emilio replied from behind. " Good " Rex left his friends behind and walks to the podium where he walks past Pearl who still has her jaw dropped. He soon stood before Khalil who is now fuming in anger. Rex however looks away from him in delight. " Rex Louie versus Khalil Karson. The race track will be tomorrow so you both prepared and train well " The instructors received their information but in Midway he stopped. " Rex you got no guardian or parent? "
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 6 : Greatest wish
The soft music was put to a stop all of a sudden and the patio become silent immediately after Louie's claim. He get up from the floor crazily and clutched at Rex's wrist. His bloodshot eyes are wide open in astonishment. " Rex! Rex! You are back ... my son is back. I thought I lost you Rex. This watch you have on belongs to... " The words of Louie were interrupted by Karson who gripped his brother's arms disdainfully.Rex was stunned by this occurrence. When Karson began to drag Louie away, he never takes his eyes off him. Instead, he felt a pang of pity and guilt deep in his heart. Rex failed to understand what has happened. Instead he felt the urge to save Louie from his brother." So you are the young man who has pulled off the odds and appears in my hall tonight? " The voice of Riley said behind Rex and he stiffened abruptly. Slowly he turns around and graces the old man his attention. The smile on his face was sincere but also challenging. Old Riley is a man with silver ha
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 7 : Tick.Tick.Tick.
Rex pushed open the door of his room and he walks in very slowly. Gael and Emilio were still reading when he arrives. Rex pulled off his tie and tosses it away then he flopped on his bed dejectedly. " What's up? Khalil bothers you at the party again? " Gael asked. " Maybe he makes out with Pearl before him " Emilio replied instead, turning briefly to stare at Rex who sat still. " Guys I have this strange feeling. I think... I'm Riley's grandson " Upon hearing Rex's confession, Gael and Emilio burst into fitful laughter. They laughed so hard that speaking becomes uncomfortable for them later on. " You ..you can't be serious. What! Riley is a Quadrillionaire " Emilio exclaimed crazily. " His only grandson is Khalil and his granddaughter is Sheila " " Rex you must have had more wines than necessary at the party " Gael concluded between chuckles. " I didn't take anything at the party actually " He corrected. " Then what? " Gael asked. Rex stays muted for a while. He turns slowly
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 8 : Come on Rex
" Will you be fast you morons " Khalil cried out between clenched teeth. " Okay, that's enough. Shit! He is coming " He was before the male's residence hall and his two stooges were busy tampering with Rex's car. Minutes later Sheila and the three boys walk out but Khalil and his stooges had retired to a corner and they watch as Rex lowered himself unto the driver's seat and drives off. " Great! If Sheila died with him then good. She is adopted anyway and no one loves her " That was Khalil's speech when he watch the Bugatti Centodieci zoom out from his sight. He turn to one of his friends and asked. " Do you get the job done? " " I think so. We managed to tamper with the brake " " Great. That will do. Even if he survived, he won't be healthy enough to walk or compete in the race. We should get his boots away from his locker as well " Khalil left with his friends while Rex drove off to a shopping mall. The voice in his head told him to complete the daily task. After a long dri
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 9 : The man in a wheelchair
For the third time in just a few days Rex woke up in the hospital bed. This time he didn't make any effort to walk out. He only opens his eyes and lies still with his chest bandage fully. The door of his room ease opens and Pearl walks in. He wasn't surprised to see her. He knows she will eventually come crawling at his feet. Though he never thought the time will be now. Pearl dressed up just as beautifully as she usually does. She shows a little more cleavage to seduce Rex but the Latter wasn't focusing on that anymore. With her eyes gleaming with pretentious love and tears, Pearl walks to the bedside and sat down on it. " How are you feeling now? " She asked softly and the young man look up into her eyes. " I feel better now that I have put the past behind me. I feel energetic and ready to beat your... boyfriend once more in the other competition " At this Pearl frown a little. " Rex I think we should talk... about that part " She began shakily and he listen. " You see...
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 10 : The invisible store
Under Rex's watchful gaze, Louie walks to a drawer beside the bed and pulled out a pillbox. He held it out for Rex to see and he tosses it away. The pillbox opens and thousands of pills are scattered unto the floor. " For twenty-one years I have lived like a madman just to stay alive and to keep my son safe. " My brother had served me a kill pill all days just for me to stay insane forever. " After your mother died from the accident, I have been emotionally helpless and the thought of you still alive tied my hands." You have to be kept alive. Your existence kept me unmoving " Rex swallows hard. Here is the first son of Riley, the renowned Quadrillionaire. He is claiming him as his son and nothing has ever been more confusing." How can you tell that I am your son? Because my name is Rex? " " No " Louie replied. " I have always known you are my son. I took you up to the cobbler's home myself " " Cobbler's home? " Rex repeated in confusion. " My father, Louie isn't a cobbler. He
Rising Towards Supremacy Episode 11 : A huge secret
" I'm not buying your pretentious acts Rex Louie " Karson began harshly. His gaze varies around Rex and finally fell on the wristwatch he wore. " That looks familiar. How do you obtain a watch like that? " " From my dad. He's Dead now thanks to your son " Rex replied without any hesitation and Karson scoffed." I know something dubious is going on with you Rex. I would advise you to stay away from my son and family if you precious your life so much " It's a threat that was made with a cold heart. Rex gulped down hard. Of course, he knows Karson meant his words. However, he didn't bother to reply. He only bows his head slightly and walks past him. He flagged down a taxi later on and alighted before RCC.Rex headed towards the male student resident hall when he met Khalil waiting for him outside the building. He rolled his eyes tiredly. The Time is only a little before midnight and he is supposed to be relaxing his ribs. " Congratulations Rex Louie. You won the race track and appe
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Episode 94 : Glass Mountain
The desk of Luxury shine was just as full as ever. That morning she has succeeded in getting Nixon Dillion case from the other prosecutor who was in charge. When she was busy dealing with it, going through the necessary document to nab the hardened criminal, her assistant, Faha quickly makes her way to her desk. " Ma'am? Ma'am?? " " Yes? " Luxury replied without looking up from her work and the other lady fidget a little before saying the word. " Evelyn Dillion had arrived to the building ma'am and currently she is in ... Your husband's office " At this point Luxury stop abruptly as her heart fell. Gently she suck on her breath and then wonders. The previous day Her husband has given her hopes. In fact he had promised to turn a total new leaf id she will help him make the case successful. Luxury look down to the neat papers and the old before her. In order to do his bidding she had go far as to resume early that morning. As usual she tried to wave off the jealousy in her heart
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Episode 93 : Power cut
The Playboys troop out into the dining Hall where other students had settled down as well. Everyone would love to sit with them but the three men took the table at the Empty corner. Rex Louie looks around briefly to see Sheila just coming in. The young lady stops abruptly and looks around, finding a seat. Her eyes caught that of Rex's and her heart thudded. She was about to look away when the young Octillionaire wave her to come forward. " Uh... Thank you " She appreciated the moment she settled down. " The journey has been tedious. I was already making to sleep when the announcement came through " " You drink? " Rex asked her with his eyes narrow but the lady shook her head in the negative. " Good " At that moment Pearl also makes her entry with a smile on her face. She look cheerful now that she had prepared a perfect plan on how to win back the heart of Rex Louie. Pearl look around but it didn't take her long before she saw the playboys at the corner. At once she goes to the
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Episode 92 : Haunted room
Rex Louie pushed open the door and step in gently. His eyes were guarded. He turn oblivion mind to Khalil who entered the spacious living room after him. Mrs. Grant had done him right. He had won and provided two weeks of vacation for everyone. He is the rightful owner of that beautiful room but as usual, Khalil had managed to squeeze himself in. Rex Louie headed into the bedroom immediately. He vows to keep the room only to himself. Khalil could bunk on the couch in the living room for all he cares. Rex Louie took his little luggage and pushed open the bedroom door. Upon stepping in, cold ominous wind splashed wickedly across his face, startling him for a heart-stopping seconds. Rex Louie managed to suck in his breath at this sudden unexpected occurrence. He open his blue eyes and look around only to see the swift movement that passed through and disappear into thin air. Rex Louie could vow he saw someone or should he say something? He ran to the window and peer down but his
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Episode 91 : Next Hours
The bus finally skidded to a stop and Rex Louie wake up from his hours of slumber. In the recent days, he had barely slept but throughout the ride to the island of P and D, he have a good one. The buses ease into the gorgeous island and Rex Louie wakes up to the gasps from the students.He raised his head and was also awestruck to see how beautiful everywhere is. A smile touched his lips and he nodded carefully in acknowledgment. The government had done right by them. The Island of P and D is just the perfect site for vacation. Upon their arrival, the administrator, a vibrant woman with too much lipstick walks out of the large building ahead. The island of P and D has a soothing environment. A place that gives a calming and relaxing effect. However, it has an aura that suggested extreme heat and excess sun which might provide blisters later on. Though all the arrangements have been made for the RCC students to want for nothing. The building where they would be staying is just
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Episode 90 : Heaven and Earth
The five long buses ease out of Rainbow Core College and step into the busy road. Every other vehicle makes way for the students to pass through. It was quite an achievement, everyone says, that Rex Louie was able to secure the tickets for two weeks excursion for RCC.Now each bus contains Thirty-six students. They got an instructor who sat beside the driver as well. The bus where the Playboys are hosted is Khalil Karson as well as his two friends Chris and Donald. They both were the exact ones who beat Rex Louie up to a pulp on the day he caught Pearl in Khalil's home. The young Octillionaire sat beside the window and gaze out without seeing anything. He looks so gloomy and heartbroken. " I wonder what is wrong with him " Khalil who sat behind Rex Louie mutters to his friends. " He must have had a bad day " They chuckled mockingly but stopped abruptly when Gael turn to glare at them.Chris and Donald quickly look away while Khalil did after some seconds. " Rex you need to chee
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Episode 89 : The Island of P and D
It's a gloomy day. A very sad one for the Playboys. Rex Louie had never expected his heart to be broken again. He allowed his friends to take away the body of Micah May and do the needful. For what seemed like an eternity he didn't move or speak. He only watches in silence at the blank space. After some time Emilio appears in the doorway. He debated on how possible to present his speech. " Come along now Rex. Let's go " Rex replied silently. He stood up from the bed and packed all his belongings. He didn't speak or react. He gets into the backseat of the car and Gael who still had dirt in his hands returns from the backyard while sweating profusely. He had just put the body of Micah May to rest beside that of her family who were buried in the backyard of that house. Gael washes his hands later on with Emilio who helps out too. They then put up all the curtains and open the windows. Before they left the house Forever they gaze around. " I wonder what happened " Gael mutters s
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Episode 88 : Day Three
On Day Three Rex Louie woke up to feel Micah's body resting on his. Her hair and head were resting on his arm. He kissed her forehead gently when he realized she is still sound asleep. The night before has been deliriously exciting. He slowly made to pull her off but the young lady sleepily burrows closer to him. For some minutes Rex waited for her to drift back to sleep before he ease her away gently and get off the bed. He reached for his briefs and trouser and then after dressing he walk off with his cell phone to the living room. Rex Louie had finally arrived at a decision. All through the night, he had thought about it.On this thought he fell asleep without arriving at a decision but that day, that third and the last day of his indoor task, he knows what to do. Slowly he held up his cell phone and put a call to Sharon. The competent doctor picked after some time. " Hi, Rex. Good morning " " Good morning Mother"" Emilio told me about the excursion tonight. How are you ho
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Episode 87 : Day Two
That morning Rex Louie woke up alone in bed. He slowly sat up and look around tiredly. He wonder where Micah went to but then he overheard the sound of cutleries. At that moment his cell phone rang out and he answered the call from Gael. " Rex? How are you? " " I just woke up. It's been a long time I had such a sound sleep " " And Micah? " " She is in the kitchen. Getting the breakfast ready, I guess. I think she's feeling better today " A sigh escaped Gael's lips at the other end and he asked. " What plans do you have? You got only till tomorrow. What are you going to do to make her last days beautiful? " Rex gritted his teeth for some seconds and then nodded. " I don't know. I will obey all her wishes. Tell me, where is Emilio? " " He left for class. I am on my way too. Almost all the professors have asked of you. The students noticed you are not around "Rex Louie smiles gently at this. His eyes vary around the room in thought and he soon stares at his reflection in the
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Episode 86 : Day one
The ringing of Rex's cell phone woke him up from his twenty minutes slumber. His eyes are heavy as he answered the call sleepily. " Rex we got the footage from the airport. Though it cost a fortune before the security could hand it over " Immediately Rex snapped fully awake when he heard these words from Gael. " Where Is it? Who is it? " " We fax it to your laptop already. Go watch for yourself " Rex swiftly goes to the living room where he had dropped his backpack but then stops abruptly as he looks around. It's still dark. Pitched dark. no sun penetrates and the time says 10: 45am. He picked up his backpack and pulled out his laptop. Rex Louie opens it swiftly and punches at the keyboard for some time before locating the footage. With keen eyes, Rex watched the footage almost ten times. He saw the one who had shot at Romeo. He looks different and his race is just so obvious. Rex Louie shuddered when he gets the answer and swiftly he picked up his cell phone and put a cal