The bright light that shunned jolted Jim back into consciousness. His face dropped at the moment with confusion.
"Am I supposed to be in heaven already?" His eyes rolled down from the perfectly designed high ceilings to the exquisitely tiled floors. A hologram before him. His eyes met with a man on a white apron, beaming a bright smile at him and touching his chest with a strange tool that his cloudy vision could barely make out. "This wasn't exactly what I envisioned heaven to look like!" Jim spun his head around, as his vision gradually sipped back, taking note of the high ceilings and a perfectly glazed floor that he only got to see in movies. "You're awake already!" The doctor's spine ran over with shock. "This is... Rather incredible I must say! I guess the observants didn't see well or you are another explanation of a miracle!" The doctor shot a warm smile at him. Who could only stare at him? Blankly, without an idea of what exactly was going on around him. "I wasn't also told that angels were dressed as doctors! Or is this some angelic ministration?" Inquired Jim. "Oh! You aren't dead yet! My mistress found you on the road! I don't think that it's in my place to explain this to you!" "But the head maid would explain everything to you! I will get that right away!" He noted with a calm smile on his face.. tapping Jim before walking right past the hologram. Jim was beyond shock as confusion rounded up his head. The young man could even see it. Or maybe. { World conquering system successfully installed } { Welcome host Jim. } { System's User Guide: The world-conquering system is a gift accessible only to a certain bloodline. The system comes with a lot of benefits however, host has to task to open these rewards } { Host level: 0 } { Current wealth: 0% { Influence: 2% { Physical Charm: 10% { Stamina: 5% { Strength: 5% { Agility: 5% { Flexibility: 5% { Intelligence: 20% { Body mass: 5 } Skills { Locked until level 3 } { System features: Locked } { Ding: Host has been awarded with $200,000 as the first reward } { Task loading the unlock system features } The texts kept popping on the hologram that Jim could barely keep up. His face filled with regret as they went through his heart with a sudden bang. His heart raced faster as he stared and his eyes widened with shock at the available balance. This was more like the money that he could earn his entire life. "Is this because of the pain in my head?" Thought Jim. However, it could not be because of his pain. His nails dug into his hands in an attempt to sober up. But the view before him stayed through. Causing a wave of heat to run through his body. He had read a lot of books on meganovel on this theme. But aren't they only supposed to exist in a fictional world? Lots of possibilities raced through his head at this instant, trying to make out what was real and what wasn't. { Dark card processed: Host can now take out the card from the system } A message suddenly popped, followed by a sudden black card appearing on the screen. Jim hesitated for a while, his heart pounding in his ears and he reached out to the hologram, a golden light shining through as he pulled out the card. { Host successfully retrieved the black card } { Black card and system binding to host natural account. <> Loading } { 10% <> 30% <> 50% <> 70% } { Loading complete <> System wallet bounded with host account } The shocking last few messages from the system were quickly preceded by the beeping sound from Jim's almost broken cell phone, echoing with the beeping sound of the machine just beside his bed. His heart almost seemed to have stopped beating in an instant. A blow struck down his throat making it seem like he had forgotten how to breathe. "It can't be true!" His words stumbled over each other but the card in his hands was a negation of that. The lifetime before his sudden rebirth flashed into his head, the painful betrayal and the vows that he had made to liberate all the people who were being mistreated throughout the world. This was certainly his second chance. But he only said those out of the spark of the moment. How could he help every bullied and maltreated soul on the surface of the earth? It just didn't seem like something that was a possibility. { Task loading completed} { Two tasks identified } { Spend all money in the system and take something away from a long-term villain that helps a less privileged person } { Reward: Replacement of cash used, instantly unlock of the system: Instant upgrade to level 1: Questioning section with system } { 11:59:00 countdown begins } { Punishment: Failure to accomplish task becomes instant failure for the host and the system would be back to wandering} The words sent ripples down Jim's skin and his heart was constricted to the tune of his rising breath. Less than twelve hours to spend such an amount of money. What was he going to get, a car and house? A new life? And also getting something that was valued by a member of the high class. No matter how deep he thought, there was still no idea forming in his head. The drip that had been placed on his hands to help him suddenly seemed like large chains holding him onto the bed. The maid came a few moments later, explaining that one rich Miss. Victoria had rescued him from the brick of breath and brought him to her home to be treated. However, she wasn't around for Jim to show his appreciation. His heart fell after she left. After doing such good to him, Jim needed to show his appreciation. But with the task glaring at him, he was forced to make the dying decision of being ungrateful or losing the system that might save his life forever. "I can always come back and appreciate her. But it's not every day you get a mysterious magical system!" He quickly pulled from his drip. Even though ideas weren't forthcoming, racing his way out of the mansion without being seen and threw an unthinkable excuse at the main guards at the gates. The rumbling of his stomach forced Jim into taking another route. He had always wanted to go to a high-end restaurant after saving a lot of money. And with Karen too. "Guess I will be going alone!" Jim whispered under his breath as he made his way to the restaurant, however, the sight of the man whipping a little girl forced an inkling on his skin. He had almost forgotten about the task that he had been given, goosebumps formed all over his skin and his heart fluttered. His clothes spoke volumes that he was a member of the high class while people around avoided them like some sort of plague. The next lash was about to stamp on the body of the young girl who had all her clothes already ripped out when the cane stopped in the air. He paused. His frown tightened against his face as his eyes interlocked into that of Jim's blazing gaze. His eyes skimmed through the clothes that Jim was wearing. Average and ordinary. "Just another one of them!" Said The jailer with a twist of disgust on his face. "Let's cut the chase! Who do you think you are?" His words were sharp daggers directed at Jim. Who in turn didn't even flinch at the venomous words. He saw the girl as a mini version of himself, the blood pulsing through his vines while he continued to peek right into the man's eyes. "I don't think that should be the question you should be asking! Rather you should worry about what I would do to you if you don't let this young lady go!" Jim sneered. The man blinked multiple times. His stare lurked deep into Jim's eyes as he muttered. "A death wish it is! It would be a pleasure to serve you that.” { Task blocked: Fulfill two other tasks to unlock system features and potentials for future tasks } { 11:29:29 }."Who do you think he is?" "How do you expect me to know! But we all know who he is going against! The trafficker! Is he out of his mind?" A young man whispered to his pregnant wife right beside him.There was someone who was standing in the crowd. Clinton is one of the highest ranking people in Ravers University by wealth from the southern campus.Though Jim was from the east campus, news about the garbage collector had already spread all over. Giving him a reputation that he didn't even realize existed."Maybe that's his wretched sister of course! I won't be surprised!"The crowd shifted their attention to this new voice. He was extravagantly dressed in his designer's suit and the excessive amount of Jews laced his body in a failed attempt to make up for his not-so-handsome look."And who are you?" A member of the crowd was forced to inquire, disgusted by the growing amount of Clinton's pride and intimidating voice."Clinton Clave! I'm sure that I don't have to tell you much about t
"Mr. C Clave! Is there a problem? Your cough doesn't sound too right?" Said Mr. Jail with his voice pitching to a mocking tune.Clinton wouldn't dare to respond to these words. He stared at the crowd that was still praising him and back at Linda who was still smiling.at him.Multiple possibilities raced through his head. The amount in his account was way less than that. But he could not tell the crowd that he didn't have such an amount of money. Not after everything. The large lump that he had swallowed was stuck down his throat.But quickly, he braised himself up, cleaning off the sweat before anyone in the crowd or the beautiful damsel would notice anything."Fifty thousand dollars! That was what you think is too much for me to afford?" Clinton scoffed.His shirt was all sweaty for no reason once again no matter the control he tried to pull. The only thing that he could do now was use his family account and face the wrath of his father when he got home.With a large lump going down
They were still stunned, thinking that they had been stuck in some sort of dream world.It was beyond what they could dare to imagine. The best candidate, Clinton, wasn't able to pay the Jailer. Not even Miss Linda.But it turned out to be him? Jim?Mr. Jail kept on refreshing the machine, not wanting to believe his eyes.He had never had anyone taking away a potential client in the past and it was not going to start happening now.Not especially from this sort of worthless person."If you aim to break the machine, you can by all means continue. Cause I have already been debited!" These words from Jim together with the screen of his debit receipt finally made him stop his acts.He sneered at them, his hands clenched with the raging effect that caused his blood to boil as he stared at the young girl who was still on the floor.He felt hopeless with nothing he could do about this situation."How's this even possible? I think that this is some sort of scam! It should be investigated pro
The feud between KK co-operation, the company that controlled almost ten percent of the city's wealth, and Linda's company, widely known as the Heretics to most people in the city, was known to most people in the city.The KK has always hated the Heretics, fighting with them since anyone could remember the city was even built.But their fight has always been business wars until recently. The current head of the KK was known for his ruthless nature, pulling anyone from his path to achieve his aims, no matter who and how many persons got hurt in the process.And with Linda now the heiress of the Heretics family, his hatred has only grown into full-blown rage.One that even Linda was having failed attempts trying to escape from. Unless there was a heavenly intervention for her, her end was going to be tragic."The highest bidder gets the land and the contract company construction too!" Jim who was already browsing through the web noted.With the information that he had gotten about the d
"Don't worry sir. We will get him off from the way even before you realize that he was there" The people who had once treated him like he was some sort of trash now revered him, showering him with so much respect at the sight of the cash."You know what Mr. Lawson is going to do if he finds out about what's happening here right?" Jude continued to shrink backward his steps and the earth shuddered right under his feet from his fright.However, his words compared to the amount of money that they were going to get from this were going to do nothing to stop them.They launched at him, some by his arms and others by his legs, beating him up thoroughly.He yelled but no one was going to help him now.He stared at Jim with the fright of a little child causing him to tremble. So weak that he could not even bear too little pain."Please forgive me! I promise that I'm not going to tell you! Or do anything stupid. You can see him now!" The guard easily checked out while Jim still kept his face h
"First Mr. Lawson! Thanks for what you did back there..."Jim appreciated however, his words were waved off in an instant with the wave of a hand.Mr. Lawson who once treated him with so much respect and dignity outside seemed to have transformed into a different person. Suddenly looking distant and cold.Drawing off his phone from his pockets, he lets out a satisfying exhale. Replacing it and returning his cold attention to Jim.The rumors were true then. The rumors that Mr. Lawson was a puppet for the rich class and nothing more.He would do anything that he was told to remain a second-class citizen of the city while in the real sense, he was more of a double-edged sword.He wasn't just used by the powerful people of the city... But his name spread to the four corners of the earth.Jim's face crept with disdain as the initial mood on his face disappeared."You want me out of here as soon as possible and I can assure you! The feeling is mutual!I'm here to get the construction site!"
After initiating the transfer, Mr. Lawson got the alert almost instantly. It shook him like a vibration running right through his body.He could only visualize the amount in his account, still forcing his mind to believe that it wasn't true."If you don't mind, I have got other things to do!" Said Jim, just watching them stare into his cell phone was tiring.Mr. Lawson was knocked out of his thoughts with a sense of rising urgency and a strong shiver.He didn't care about the family that Jim was from anymore. Not for someone who had saved him from the harsh realities of the KK cooperation whoever was the hidden force behind it."I will get everything done right away sir!" Mr. Lawson with his voice ever growing with gratitude.With a dash, he fixed everything that was needed and Jim signed the documents, transferring the owner of the property."Sir, if you need anything in the future, don't forget to contact me!" Mr. Lawson shoved his cards at Jim.Though he hesitated for a while, he e
It was already late and Jim needed to rest his head somewhere. He sipped in a deep breath. After all the hustle of his system, he could feel that he was somewhat out of breath. And would somewhat pass out if he didn't find this place as soon as possibleTwo options were left for him. Returning to the twin or going back to the hostel. Either option would mean waking his counterparts in the dead of the night.And the fact that he was going to get a cab too meant that he would be waiting another two to three hours on the street. Not something that he would imagine himself doing at this time.Not something that was embedded in his nature. And he had money to spend too. How about getting himself a nice place to sleep for the night?{ New task loading }{ Form a new powerful alliance before the end of tomorrow }{ Task reward Additional Fifty points and 10 golden tickets }{ Task punishment Deduction of Fifty available points }The wave of new tasks that Jim received came as a sudde