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 his balance so that he did not fall to the asphalt."Hey, loser, you stay here well. You've wasted the opportunity to live in The Bazzlington City!" snapped the security guard.Edward's breathing was ragged as he lunged back at the security guard who spoke to him. But before he grabbed both of the security guard's shoulders, two other security guards held him back.Edward was taken away roughly."You guys... is this how you treat people?" Edward made a growling voice. His gaze held a hint of anger."I just want to see my parents, why are you getting in the way?!" Edward's tone rose.The security man in front of Edward laughed at him. He looked down on Edward while placing both hands on his waist."That's why. Why did you make such a big mistake and end up a loser in this shitty city? When in The Bazzlington City, you should have kept your level!""It's not my wish, asshole!" retorted Edward more fiercely. "My parents and I did nothing wrong! Arthur, that greedy man of wealth, has accused my parents! Why are you defending him?!""He's the leader of The Bazzlington City. Would a leader hurt his people?" quipped the security officer.Edward gritted his teeth at the security guard's defense of Arthur. He should have guessed that persistent urging would be useless. Arthur had a lot of power in The Bazzlington City.It was obvious that the security guards bowed to and feared Arthur.Moreover, now Edward's position had fallen. Wasted. Worthless. Who would listen to him?"I know it's useless to talk to people like you all," said Edward who growled once again at the security guard man.The security guard in front of Edward just shook his head indifferently. Without wanting to ignore Edward, the security guard signaled him to leave.The two security guards holding Edward's wrists released their grip. Edward's body was pushed so hard that it was again almost unsteady.Edward, bent over, watched as the three security guards boarded the car. They did not turn to him at all and hurried away.As the security car drove away from him, Edward felt his head spin. The sudden pain made Edward groan as he held his head.On the sidewalk by the roadside, Edward tried to walk more sideways. His body walked with unsteady steps as he endured the pain. Some passers-by cursed irritably at Edward as their shoulders collided.Edward leaned against the wall of the building. The pain in his head was getting so strong that his eyes suddenly closed. Edward held his head to give a small massage. But the intense pressure in his head did not lessen."What's happening to me?" muttered Edward in between enduring the pressures in his head.Soon a holographic screen appeared in front of his face. As his vision blurred, Edward read the caption that appeared on the screen.[SYSTEM RESETTING...][10%... 15%... 18%... 21%... 33%... 44%... 59%... 71%... 89%... 97%... 100%][RESET COMPLETED!][YOUR LEVEL WILL BE RESTARTED FROM THE BEGINNING. YOU CAN DO MISSIONS TO LEVEL UP!][WELCOME TO THE CASH SYSTEM, EDWARD! PLEASE CHECK YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION]Edward was still confused by the notification that appeared. Despite not understanding at all, Edward immediately pressed the Personal Information menu.[PERSONAL INFORMATION][NAME: EDWARD NICCO LIVINGSTON][AGE: 35][LEVEL: 1/100][STATUS & JOB: NONE][TOTAL POINTS: 1000 POINTS]----------[SKILL LEVEL: BASIC]Reading the personal information made Edward surprised. As he remembered, just a moment ago, his level was still at 15. Now his level had dropped so far-even repeating from the beginning?"Hey, Loser!" Someone was heard calling out from behind.Amidst his blurry vision and sluggish body, Edward looked back. Two burly men whose sleeveless shirts revealed a pile of tattoos approached him."You're a resident of The Bazzlington City?" quipped one of the thugs.Edward just looked at them with bated breath. His hunch became uncomfortable instantly."Well, how did you get banished from the city? That's too bad. They threw you out," said the man on the right, then laughed mockingly.Hearing what the two of them were saying struck a chord in Edward's heart. He was so embarrassed. He didn't want to show his face in front of anyone right now.Hearing what the two of them were saying struck a chord in Edward's heart. He was so embarrassed. He didn't want to show his face in front of anyone right now."What have you done wrong?""I didn't do anything," Edward replied with a slight groan in his voice. "They accused my parents, and... my level suddenly dropped."In front of Edward's face, the system's holographic screen displayed the personal information of the man before him.[PERSONAL INFORMATION][NAME: JERRY FRANCOS][AGE: 39][LEVEL: 6/100][STATUS & JOB: NONE][TOTAL POINTS: 8,100 POINTS]----------[SKILL LEVEL: BASIC]"Ah, you residents of The Bazzlington City. Are you bragging that you deserve to survive there?" Jerry said again with a sarcastic tone and gaze.In front of Jerry, Edward was surprised that his words were misunderstood. He immediately shook his head."No, I didn't mean it like that. I'm just telling you that the leader of The Bazzlington City is an asshole!" Edward retorted."And now you're bragging by telling me the condition of The Bazzlington City's leadership? Hey, we've been here all these years since we were born and we're already poor!""Isn't it rude to tell the people of this poor city about the conditions in your city? Are you someone who is fair and doesn't like power? All residents of The Bazzlington City are the same!""Oh, perhaps you are no longer useful and needed by the conglomerates there. What a pity. Now you're insulting them after being banished?""I didn't mean what you think I meant at all!" Edward was evasive."You're just like a traitor who thinks you're very good. Wait, if you weren't banished, would you insult them like this?" Jerry laughed sarcastically with the man next to him.Edward didn't understand why the two men before him were making different points. With his body weakened, he just wanted to answer. But Jerry seemed to have gotten so annoyed that he lunged at him suddenly."Hey! You're a new resident in this poor town. Don't display your sadness in front of those of us who live more miserable lives than you. You sound arrogant," Jerry said as he grabbed Edward by the collar.At that moment Edward could not say or do anything. Edward just looked at Jerry's slightly reddened eyes."We shouldn't accept a resident of The Bazzlington City like you!"Right after Jerry raised his voice, a fist landed on Edward's stomach. Jerry pursed his lips tightly together angrily after delivering the fist."How does that feel? You've never been treated like this, have you?" asked Jerry, laughing sarcastically. Satisfied after mocking Edward.Edward still couldn't move because he was surprised. Before he could deliver his next punch, Jerry immediately delivered a fist to the jaw. He delivered such a powerful punch that Edward's face was knocked to the side.BUGH!DUAGHHH!Jerry and the man beside him took turns attacking Edward. They delivered knocks and punches to Edward's face, stomach, jaw, and even nose. All the attacks were unavoidable due to their stronger strength."You should feel the bitterness of life after coming to this city," Jerry said, then threw Edward's body to the side. "Welcome, Loser Expelled From The Bazzlington City."As Jerry and the man beside him left Edward's presence, Edward held his stomach with a pained expression. Edward fell to the asphalt after losing his balance.Edward closed his eyes while clenching his fists. His head was bowed remembering the events before he was banished to this city. All of Jerry's words stirred up anger in his heart. If only Jerry knew the reality of life in The Bazzlington City.At that moment Edward accidentally saw a torn newspaper paper flying on the asphalt. One of the torn papers flew in the wind towards Edward, landing right in front of his eyes.The picture on the newspaper intrigued Edward. The quality of the photo was black and white but Edward could tell the person in the photo was Arthur.[RAYYANCO WALT TECH COMPANY WON THE AWARD FOR BEING THE MOST EMPLOYEE WELFARE COMPANY. THE COMPANY TURNOVER REACH 1 TRILLION DOLLAR]After reading the caption, Edward took the torn paper and crumpled the paper. His fist was so tight that the newspaper no longer took shape."Fucking Arthur..."[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.
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
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