"Hey Levi, let's break up. I hope you find a girl who understands you better."
It was Ayuri, his girlfriend of three years. The girl he thought loved him, cared about him,and maybe wanted something real with him. But all she had ever loved was his money, plain and simple.
His father's company had bankrupted after his death and with it went every penny Levi had counted on. He wasn't getting any money from the company anymore. Now he was broke.
"You... three years we were together... how can you just break up like that?"
Levi's voice cracked slightly as he spoke. He didn't want to believe that money was the only reason she was leaving him but deep down he already knew the truth.
She sighed, rolling her eyes like this was boring her.
"You talk as if there was so much passion between us. You should know such things are common, Levi."
"Is this because of my dad's company, isn't it?"
A black car pulled up smoothly from behind them, waiting. Levi watched it arrive with a sinking feeling in his stomach.
"It's better if you don't contact me again too. It's annoying."
Ayuri turned toward the car door ready to leave him behind. Right as she was about to open it, Levi moved quickly and pushed the door shut.
"Wait."
"What now?"
She snapped at him, her patience already gone. Levi grinned slightly with a cold smile spreading across his face.
"Those designer bags. Those diamond accessories you never even wear. Return them."
She got mad instantly as her face flushing red with anger.
"You, shameless! We had three years of relationship and all you bought me were those crappy bags and some earrings, and now you even want those back?"
"Haha, I knew it. You sold most of them, didn't you? You think I wouldn't know?" Levi chuckled, shaking his head slightly. "Hmm, let's settle with a kiss then."
"Go to hell."
A middle-aged man opened the car window, looking out at them with mild irritation.
"Ayuri, it's not worth getting mad with your ex. Get on, let's go to the movie we planned."
Levi saw the guy and started laughing ,like genuinely laughing at the absurdity of it all.
"Really, a sugar daddy? Man... do I pity her or do I pity this guy?"
He walked over to the car window leaning down slightly.
"Bro, you seem to be a decent guy. She is a good girl, maybe quirky... well, as a friend, I hope you do good."
The man's expression shifted,"Hmm, don't worry. She's in good hands."
Ayuri climbed into the car silently. Levi stared at the guy for a moment, then couldn't resist one final comment. He leaned toward the window again.
"Hey, she likes the xxxx condom flavor. And nurse uniforms on bed, maybe you should try that."
The man got angry instantly and his jaw tightened.
"Fucking loser."
The car took off and disappeared down the street. Levi stood alone on the sidewalk, stroking his hair back slowly.
"Haha, I was just teasing the guy... we didn't even do it once."
He turned around. His mind was already shifting to what came next.His father was gone. The company was gone. His girlfriend was gone. Everything had fallen apart.
"Well, shall we start living our life anew? Now that Dad is no more and I'm living with Miss Jessica."
Jessica was his mother's friend, a divorced woman with two daughters. Levi didn't stay much at their house because it felt awkward being surrounded by women all the time but it was better than nothing.
He sat down on a bench as his exhaustion finally caught up with him. Then something changed.
A screen appeared in front of his eyes, glowing with light only he could see.
[Host has accepted life.]
[SYSTEM - CONQUEROR SYSTEM ACTIVATED] [HOST CAN NOW CONQUER ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE]
Levi jumped to his feet and was shocked.
"Am I going to die... what's this?"
[SYSTEM - THE HOST WILL GET TASKS, WHICH HE IS FREE TO REFUSE, BUT EACH TASK COMPLETED HAS REWARDS] [NO PENALTIES] [HOST CAN - ENJOY JOBS FREELY, GET PROPERTIES AND MONEY AS REWARDS, GET POPULAR] [TASK - SPEND MONEY ON A SUITABLY AGED WOMAN WITH AFFINITY LEVEL 60 OR HIGHER, GAIN THEIR ADMIRATION]
"Woah... this is a shocker."
He sat back down on the bench, trying to process what was happening. A few minutes passed in silence. Then a woman approached him - his former high school teacher and a university teacher now.
[SYSTEM - SERA VELT] [AGE: 27] [SINGLE] [BODY COUNT: 0]
Levi was surprised. This system knew way too much.
"I saw it. She dumped you, didn't she? Such things happen in life too."
Levi looked at her. After seeing your stats, I don't think you've ever had a real relationship.
He could see a number floating above her head which was visible only to him.
"65?"
"?"
Sera looked confused by his face staring the random number.
[SYSTEM - SERA VELT, AFFINITY: 65]
65... isn't that on the higher side? I've known her since high school, so that might be a factor, but this is...
"Cheer up. Don't look so gloomy."
"Yes, ma'am. I'll try."
"Should I help you fill the scholarship later?"
"No, I do have some money left. Give that to someone who actually needs it."
Sera nodded, respecting his answer.
"Hm, okay. I won't push it. If you ever have problems, please do stop by. Even relationship problems."
"Yeah... uh... I'll try."
She left. Levi could still see her stats from behind. She does meet the criteria for the task, and I don't have much money for a high rebate... let's try it out.
He ran toward her.
"Miss Sera! Wait."
He held her hand from behind. She turned around slightly surprised.
"Oh, what happened?"
"I should treat you to something. You did hear my sob story."
She agreed, not wanting to ruin his mood further. He bought her a milk coffee from the vending machine.
"Here you go."
"Oh... thanks."
She was slightly happy to see him trying to move forward. She had been living in his family's apartment when he first met her.
He got a message. The system refund notification appeared.
It was 300Z previously. Now after spending 40Z on the coffee, I got an additional 120Z... so this refund system seems to be true.
"Thank you. I have a meeting so I'll go now."
"Oh, yes."
He sat on the bench again, wondering about this crazy system. Wouldn't he be the richest person if he spent money right? But he didn't want women to be only money tools in his life.
Later in the afternoon, during classes, Ayuri returned the costly bags to him. Not all of them, just enough to say that everything was over.
So what should I do... should I try raising my affection with Sera? The only one I can think of is Miss Sera. Let me go to her home then. But will she accept it? Let's say it's a knockoff.
That evening Levi went to Sera's house as it was near to his own anyways.He knocked on Sera's door.
She opened it immediately.
"Levi, did you come right after classes finished?"
She was wearing a casual shirt with an apron, her hair tied back. She looked way more beautiful than in her formal clothes. A spatula was in her hands.
"Oh, sorry. Did I interrupt while you were cooking?"
"No, well, you don't stop by. You came as soon as I said."
He pulled out a bag and handed it to her.
"Here, I wanted to gift you this."
She was shocked. The bag was a premium brand, as pricey as it gets.
"No, I can't accept this. Helping you is only part of my job, and it looks too expensive."
"Don't worry. It's a cheap copy of the original. Didn't cost me much."
Sera sighed and took it. She thought that if she didn't take it now, it would only hurt this guy.
"I'm only taking it for now. I might return it later."
"Thanks."
"Oh no, the fish! It might burn!"
She ran into the kitchen. Levi followed behind her.
"Come in. Why don't you eat dinner here?"
Levi came inside and saw two plates lined up on the table.
Of course she must have a boyfriend. What was I expecting?
[SYSTEM - 10,000Z SPENT, 30,000Z REFUND ADDED] [TASK FINISHED, ADDITIONAL 1,000Z ADDED] [0.1% STOCKS IN AZ REAL ESTATE COMPANY UNLOCKED]
"It's not my first time seeing this much money, but sure feels nice like I'm earning it."