LOS ANGELES.
[SYSTEM STARTS SYNCHRONIZATION[11%... 22%... 44%... 56%... 61%... 78%... 81%... 88%... 91%... 100%[SYNCHRONIZATION COMPLETE!][HOST BODY RECOVERY BEGINS...[15%... 33%... 55%... 68%... 73%... 85%... 94%... 98%... 100%[FINISHED! THE SYSTEM SUCCESSFULLY RESTORED THE HOST'S BODY!][THE SYSTEM WILL PERFORM A RESET WITHIN 1×24 HOURS, STARTING FROM NOW]Edward slowly opened both eyes with a small groan. His head felt so dizzy that his vision blurred. It took him a few seconds to blink his eyes repeatedly, adapting to the surrounding light.As his eyes began to open, Edward saw the bright city skyline and rooftops. There was the sound of roaring vehicles that caught his ears.Edward was confused. He was stunned for a few seconds until he finally sat up. It was then that he saw the state of his own body. Why had he fallen asleep on the long sidewalk bench?In his daze, Edward tried to recall what had happened to him. But there were no memories in his brain. Edward had no idea and did not realize his body was lying on this long sidewalk bench."Hey, young man! You've been sleeping there for hours! Can you leave?"Edward turned his head to the side. An older man emerged from the door of a bakery. The frown on the man's forehead signaled his annoyance with Edward.It was as if Edward was disgusting to him."I'm sorry, sir! I'm leaving!" replied the uncomfortable Edward.The man flicked his chin, gesturing Edward away. Then the man walked into the shop without paying any more attention to Edward.Meanwhile, Edward rubbed his temples as he gave a small massage. It felt so odd that Edward couldn't remember anything. The old man said he had slept for hours on this bench.So why didn't he remember anything now?"Hey, Edward!" Suddenly Edward felt the punch of a rolled up paper at the nape of his neck from behind.A man appeared from beside Edward while holding the rolled up paper. Edward looked confused after being surprised and spontaneously held his nape."How did you fall asleep here?!"Edward was silent with a confused face. "Who are you?" he asked, not feeling familiar with the man who had just arrived."Who am I?" The man beside Edward put both hands on his waist, annoyed. "I'm your boss! You were supposed to deliver an order to a customer, remember? I was looking for you because the customer protested the long delivery. Why are you sleeping here?!"It was only then that Edward's eyes realized that the clothes this man was wearing were just like him. There was a name tag that read Parker Ilston W, underneath which was written another description: DHL Express Courier.Wait. Edward and this man were in the same job?"Are you daydreaming? Edward!" Parker waved the rolled up paper in front of Edward's face.Suddenly Edward was snapped out of his reverie as the end of the rolled up paper flicked his forehead. Edward immediately shook his head, snapping himself out of it."Jesus, what's wrong with you? Did you just drink a lot of alcohol last night?" quipped Parker who realized Edward's condition was very unfocused.Edward shook his head once more and smiled awkwardly. "No, sir. I'll do the delivery.""Yes, of course you will. The delivery car is parked over there. Ugh, you even parked your car carelessly!" Parking complained with an annoyed groan while sighing harshly.Without saying anything else, Edward immediately got up from the long bench. Edward briefly bowed to give Parker some respect. Then walked away towards the parked delivery car.As he walked down the sidewalk towards the car, Edward kept trying to think about what had just happened. Even though it was as simple as falling asleep on the long sidewalk bench, Edward felt something was off.Why didn't his brain remember anything?***(Room 212, Floor 15, Cattydourte Sunset Plaza Hotel Los Angeles)After reading the information written on the piece of paper, Edward put it back into his uniform pocket. Moments ago, his customer had told him to deliver the order directly to the hotel room.Edward stepped down the corridor on the 15th floor. His gaze wandered over the room number boards one by one. There were directions explaining that room numbers 207-220 turned to the right.After turning, Edward did not take long to find room number 212. Edward immediately knocked twice on the door."Orders for Mr. Savador," Edward said in a rather loud voice.There was no reaction at first. But after a few seconds of waiting and repeated knocks, the hotel room door opened. A man wearing a kimono had a towel wrapped around his body."Ah, my luggage order has come at last," the man said with an enthusiastic smile curving his face.Edward immediately handed it over with a small smile. "I'll take a picture as proof that your order has arrived," he replied, politely.As Edward was getting ready to take pictures, the door suddenly opened sideways wider. He was distracted and saw a woman appear from behind Savador."Darling, who came and interrupted our intimate time?" the woman asked as she put both arms around Savador's waist.Edward was done taking pictures. Just as he was about to put his phone in his pocket, his gaze met the eyes of the woman beside Savador.The meeting of their gazes startled the stranger. Her body stiffened at the sight of Edward. It was as if Edward's presence was the very thing she was avoiding.While Edward did not find the woman before him familiar. Both eyebrows furrowed in confusion at the sight of the woman's surprised reaction."Wait, Edward?" The woman pointed at Edward amidst the surprised look on her face.Edward was stunned to hear his name mentioned. In that instant, his head became incredibly dizzy. Before he could answer, Edward looked down with a groan and held his head."Argh... why does my head feel... sick..." Edward muttered in the middle of bowing his head.As his body swayed backwards, Edward saw the radiance of a holographic screen in front of his face. Edward noticed the holographic screen showed a display processing something.Edward raised his head and looked back at the strange woman. The strange thing was that Edward watched the hologram screen in front of his face detect the face of the strange woman.[SYSTEM DETECTS OPPONENT...][PERSONAL INFORMATION][NAME: BELLA RAYYANCO LATURIELLA][AGE: 33][LEVEL: 98/100][STATUS: A DAUGHTER OF ARTHUR ALDEBARAN ALDEBARON, THE OWNER OF RAYYANCO WALT TECH COMPANY][YOUR WIFE][TOTAL POINTS: 15,500 POINTS]----------[SKILL LEVEL: MEDIUM]'Your wife?' Edward asked inwardly.A fragment of memory appeared. Edward was stunned for a moment, seeing a woman who looked just like the woman in front of him. After one fragment of memory flashed, other fragments popped up, causing Edward to feel dizzy.Edward groaned while holding his head. He stepped back two meters."Are you okay, Courier?" asked Savador, then pointed at Edward while looking at Bella. "Do you know him, dear?"Bella did not answer. Her expression was completely stunned and confused at Edward's condition."Wait..." Edward raised a hand while still holding his temple. "How can you call my wife 'darling'?"Savador and Bella both gasped.Edward looked up. His eyes were sharp like a wild animal that had found its prey. He remembers who the woman next to Savador is now. His jaw hardens as his emotions rise."Why are you two together in the same hotel room?!"This is strange.A system suddenly appeared in front of his face along with pieces of memory of who the woman in front of him was. After realizing Bella is his wife-and now in a hotel room with another man, Edward's heart aches.Edward approaches Bella and Savador who are still frozen in their places. He moves slowly. As Edward approached, Bella spread one arm in front of Savador's body. Protecting the man."Don't come any closer, Edward," Bella said in a threatening tone, despite the fear in her eyes.Edward ignored her completely. His eyes remained wide, looking angrily at Bella and Savador.[NEW MISSION SYSTEM ALERT!][MISSION: ACTIVATE SPEED FIST SKILL][DESCRIPTION: HIT ANYONE UNTIL IT MEETS THE MAXIMUM LIMIT SPECIFIED][FAST BOXING SKILL 0/10][TIME LIMIT: 20 MINUTES][MISSION REWARD: $10,000 & 2,000+ Level Points]Edward was actually confused as to why the hologram screen in front of his face was displaying a mission. But because his anger had taken over his heart, Edward immed
Edward didn't quite understand what had just happened to his family.In the lobby of a corporate building, Edward watched as various journalists gathered. They seemed to be waiting for something while holding microphones and cameras. A few hours ago Edward had received news that a major corruption case had been uncovered at Rayyanco Walt Tech-the company owned by his wife Bella's family.This company is also where Edward's parents work.Not only the corruption case, but also the perpetrators behind the corruption.Edward immediately rushed through the crowd of reporters. In front of the reporters, security guards formed a line to hold them back. Everyone seemed to be pushing each other so that Edward's body was nudged several times."ALLOW US TO COVER WHO THE EMBEZZLER IS IN THIS COMPANY!""HOW DID THE EMBEZZLEMENT HAPPEN?! TELL US!"Edward winced as his body swayed. Until finally after being in the front row of the reporters, Edward saw a familiar figure walking from the direction of
Edward's steps moved quickly and emphatically as he approached the main door of Arthur's mansion.There was Arthur's car driving away from the stopping point in front of the mansion just as he arrived. This indicated that Arthur had just returned home after the meeting with the reporters. Edward bypassed Arthur's mansion bodyguards and went straight to the living room.This was the right moment."Wow, look who's here," Jacob, Bella's younger brother said with a big smile in greeting.Edward paid no attention to Arthur's family members gathered in the living room. Edward's angry gaze was fixed on Arthur who was watching him."What did you do to my parents?!" Edward raised his voice just as he lunged for Arthur's shirt collar.Suddenly the other family members panicked. Bella and Agatha - Bella's mother - stood up from the sofa in unison. While Jacob glared in surprise, he wanted to approach Edward but was blocked by Arthur's gesture."Why did you come and get angry with me?" Arthur ask
CARVERAL CITY.Edward could not meet his parents again after being outside The Bazzlington City. The Bazzlington City's special security car carrying his parents was different-they were traveling directly to the police station.While The Bazzlington City's security car carrying Edward stopped on the sidewalk. Edward was forced to get out of the car, then watched the area of kumoh shophouses that lined the few meters. Residents with the look of thugs and sidewalk beggars near the trash bins greeted Edward's eyes.The sight of all this gave Edward goosebumps. Edward turned to face one of The Bazzlington City's security guards, who grabbed him by the collar of his uniform."Please, meet me with my parents. I need to see them!" Edward pleaded with the Bazzlington City security guard.The burly man in front of Edward only wore a flat expression. He grabbed both of Edward's wrists and immediately pushed his body.Edward's body swayed a few meters backwards. Luckily, he was able to maintain
[NEW MISSION SYSTEM ALERT!][MISSION: MEET SMALL RESTAURANT OWNER & PAY OFF DEBT][DESCRIPTION: Visit a small restaurant called 'EL RICCO RAFAELLO RESTAURANT' and pay off the debt of Geraldian, the owner of the small restaurant, with money that will go into your account][TIME LIMIT: 1 Hour 30 Minutes][MISSION REWARD: $10,000,000 & 3,000+ Level Points]Edward read the mission that appeared in front of his face with a furrowed brow. He couldn't believe the amount of money displayed as the mission reward. After staggering from the sidewalk where he was attacked by Jerry, Edward was now near the nightclub area."What does that mean? How am I supposed to find that restaurant?" muttered Edward grumblingly, casting his eyes around.Around Edward there were quite a few restaurant shophouses, barber shops, or simple nightclubs. But all of them really looked shabby. Barely maintained. Edward did not see any El Ricco Rafaello Restaurant in this area.Edward let out an uneasy sigh. His steps co
[$1,000,000 MONEY TRANSFER SUCCESSFUL!]Edward arches a relieved smile after successfully sending the money. Shortly after, Richardo checked his cell phone because he heard a loud notification sound."How did it go? Did the money come in?" Edward asked between his satisfied smiles.Richardo stared in surprise at the phone screen, almost in disbelief. The two other loan shark men who approached also simultaneously gaped in astonishment. They were silent for a few seconds, then looked at each other."Wait," Richardo turned to Edward again, "you really are a rich man. Why are you in this area of town?"There was no answer from Edward. At that moment Edward looked at Richardo as if challenging."Do you trust me already? I'm not lying," Edward replied. "The question of why I am in this city is none of your business. What matters is the debt..." Edward pointed at Geraldian. "...are paid off, right?The two men on Richardo's right hand were still gawking as if guessing who Edward really was.
Edward did not understand what Geraldian meant. Edward had never heard of Arthur taking young men in the city of Carvelar. Let alone to be used as guinea pigs."Lower the knife in your hand, I don't understand at all," Edward said as he raised his hand. Trying to calm Geraldian's anger.Geraldian remained firmly holding the knife in hand. He took one step forward, still pointing the knife at Edward, and viewed Edward as a threat."You must be in on Arthur's plan too! Where are you hiding our children?" Geraldian asked accusingly."Geraldian, put your knife down first. We will talk nicely." Edward calmed down again. His gaze grew wary as the tip of the knife was only an inch in front of his face."You are a threat..." Geraldian grumbled angrily.At that moment Edward accidentally glanced at some frames displayed on the wooden table. Near the counter, Edward was drawn to one of the picture frames featuring Geraldian with a young man and... Arthur?Why would Arthur be with them?"I know
This was the end of the fight Edward had been waiting for.For years Edward had been involved in the game of those damn conglomerates. Edward waited that long in order to reach the pinnacle of this game level, a point that all the townspeople failed to reach.Edward's breathing was irregular. His palm holding his stomach was covered in blood. The rest of his energy seemed to have been almost drained from the two hours of fighting. The man standing a few meters in front of him, Arthur Aldebaron, gave a smirking smile."Can you kill me, Edward?"Level after level.Mission after mission.Edward has faced so many people trying to kill him. They were all after the topmost position. All manner of things, murders and uncontrollable things, were done by the people of the city. The game has taken hold of them, the elite and the poor, to the point of fighting each other.Edward was fed up.Now he didn't care who could win the game of wealth. The most important thing now was to finish them all.