Chapter 1: A Sudden Rewrite
It was Monday, the 20th of June, 2030. The city of Nyser was alive with movement. Streets bustled with pedestrians rushing to work, engines hummed, and distant sirens blended into the city's constant pulse. Neon signs flickered, reflecting off the wet asphalt from an earlier rain.
Amid the chaos, a man, almost thirty, with black hair and glasses, wearing a simple shirt and pants, sat at a roadside coffee stall. Across from him sat a woman who looked surprisingly like him but with a completely different style—her fancy dress, perfectly styled hair, and faint perfume marked her as someone who cared about appearances.
The woman smiled. "Lenora Daire," she replied, casually sipping her coffee.
Lenora leaned forward, tilting her head. "So, what are you daydreaming about, Leon?"
Leon shook his head. "Nothing… just thinking. By the way, what work makes you dress like that today?"
"You mean this?" Lenora gestured to her dress. "I work at a bar now."
Leon nodded slowly. "I see."
"You're still the same as before," Lenora said, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear. "Still wearing those nerdy glasses and keeping that long hair. Why wouldn't you cut it?"
"Well… I think I look cool this way," Leon said casually.
Lenora's mind raced. Is he serious? He looks like a beggar. She blinked, trying to hide a laugh. "You… you look like a beggar," she said, smirking.
Leon shrugged. "I am almost like a beggar now."
Lenora went quiet, studying him carefully. "What do you mean? You're smart… shouldn't you at least have made some money?"
Leon leaned back, crossing his arms. "No… being smart isn't everything."
"That's true," Lenora admitted, nudging him lightly with her elbow. "But you really should do something about your hair."
Leon smiled faintly. "Well… I'll think about it."
They sat together in the warm afternoon, sipping coffee. Steam curled from their cups, mixing with the city smells of exhaust, food, and wet asphalt. The chatter of passersby and occasional car horns made the world feel alive.
Suddenly, a truck with failed brakes appeared, racing down the street.
Lenora's eyes widened. "Leon! Watch out!"
She lunged instinctively, trying to push him out of the way, but it was too late. Time seemed to slow as the truck hit, and everything went white.
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A sudden, brilliant light surged from Leon's body.
When he opened his eyes, he was in a small, quiet room. The air smelled faintly of antiseptic. He sat up abruptly, black hair falling into his face, glasses slightly askew.
"…What… what happened? Wasn't I dead?" he whispered. "And… Lenora… where is she?"
Tears welled in his eyes. Another sudden light appeared, forming a dark panel hovering in the air.
Welcome, Host, to the Project: Rewrite Using Money System.
In this system, the money you spend is doubled. You'll be given weekly quests; if you complete them, you can gain attributes.
Leon's hands trembled. "Wait… what? What's going on? Is this… like in novels?"
He grabbed his phone lying on the bed. "It… it can't be true… it's 2020? That means… I've regressed ten years ago."
He glanced at the system panel again. This system… that doubles money as I spend it… it feels like a dream.
He pinched himself hard. Pain shot through his fingers. "Ah! Ouch… so it's real."
And at this time… I should be in university, first year.
His gaze fell on the panel displaying his mission:
Mission Level A: Confess to someone in a week and gain Charm attribute.
Leon froze, blinking in disbelief. "Wait… confess? Are you serious?"
Well… I don't know what happens if you fail. But let's give it a try.
He grabbed his phone and opened a live stream. His eyes scanned the screen. It's Rina… she's famous at this time. Maybe I should try super chatting her.
Leon hesitated for a moment, then typed quickly and sent 20 credits.
Leon (Mr K): "Thank you for the 20 credits!"
Immediately, the chat exploded:
Fan123: "WOAH! Mr K is here!! 😱"
Fan456: "Is this real??? He's donating??"
Fan789: "WHATTTTT?! A super chat?? 😳💖"
Fan999: "Rina, look! Mr K noticed you!!"
Rina glanced at the super chat notifications and grinned at the camera, tilting her head.
Rina: "Ahh!! Thank you for the 20 credits, Mr K! You're so sweet! 😆💖"
Rina: "Everyone, Mr K is spoiling me today! Teehee 😘✨"
Rina: "Wow… that's amazing. I don't even know how to react! Ahhh~"
A notification appeared on Leon's screen:
System: 20 credits spent. 40 credits transferred to host's bank account.
Leon's eyes widened. "It… it actually works. This is real."
Feeling bold, he sent another 40 credits.
Rina: "WOAH!! 40 credits now?? Mr K, you're too generous! 😳💖"
Rina: "I'm… I'm blushing! Thank you so much!! Everyone, look at this—he's amazing~"
Fan101: "OMG she's literally fangirling!!"
Fan202: "This is insane, Mr K is throwing money like crazy 😆"
Fan303: "RINA NOTICE HIM!! 😭💖"
System: 40 credits spent. 80 credits transferred to host's bank account.
Leon leaned back, smiling, pinching the bridge of his nose. I can literally make money just by spending it… insane.
He continued, sending small amounts over the next few minutes, watching as the chat exploded more each time:
Fan111: "Mr K again?? He's unstoppable 😳"
Fan222: "Rina! Say something to him!! 💕"
Rina: "Ahhh everyone calm down! 😅 But seriously, thank you Mr K!! You're amazing!! 💖✨"
Rina: "Look at him go, sending credits like it's nothing! Teehee 😘"
Fan333: "This is like watching a millionaire in action 😱"
After about an hour of experimenting with small donations, Leon had already accumulated a million credits. He paused, staring at the screen. Should I… try confessing online?
Heart racing, he typed:
Leon (Mr K): "I love you, Rina."
The chat went completely berserk:
Fan101: "WHAT?! HE JUST SAID IT?! 😱💖"
Fan202: "A MILLION CREDITS??? MR K??"
Fan303: "RINA NOTICE HIM!!! 😭😭"
Fan404: "This is insane, what is happening??"
Fan505: "Omg she's gonna scream I know it!!"
Rina, laughing, held her hands to her cheeks and waved at the camera.
Rina: "Oh my gosh… a million credits?? Mr K… you're insane!! 😆💖"
Rina: "Uh… I… I appreciate the confession… but sorry! I can't accept it! 😅✨"
Rina: "Everyone, calm down, okay?? Let's keep this chat fun, teehee 😘💖"
Fan606: "She's laughing but I'm crying 😭💖"
Fan707: "MR K, you're a legend!!"
Fan808: "I need his energy in my life 😆"
Rina: "Alright, let's continue with the stream! But wow… Mr K is something else! Thank youuu 😘✨"
Leon shrugged, leaning back in his chair. "It's okay. I didn't expect anything else."
System: 1,000,000 credits spent. 2,000,000 credits transferred to host's bank account.
Mission Completed. Charm +2 added.
The system panel updated instantly:
Host: Leon
Height: 182
Strength: 8
Speed: 12
Durability: 6
Charm: 15 → 17
Leon frowned slightly, inspecting the stats. "Whoa… why is my durability so low and charm so high?"
He glanced at the chat again, which was still exploding with reactions and emojis. This… this is insane. I can literally make money and gain stats just by spending it… And confessing online actually worked.