After leaving the corporate building, Akash headed straight for the city's most expensive shopping district. He still looked like a poor janitor, and people on the street moved away from him, thinking he was a beggar.
But Akash didn't care. He walked into a luxury clothing store where a single suit cost more than his ten years of salary.
"Sir, you are in the wrong place," a salesgirl said, her nose wrinkled in disgust. "The thrift store is three blocks away."
Akash didn't say a word. He simply pulled out his black titanium credit card—the one linked to his jackpot winnings.
The salesgirl's eyes widened. Her attitude changed instantly. "Oh! Please forgive me, sir! I didn't realize... How can I help you today?"
[Notification: 'Luck Aura' is affecting the surroundings.]
[Bonus: The store is having a secret 'VVIP' sale today. Everything you buy will grant you extra System Points!]
An hour later, Akash walked out of the store. Gone was the messy hair and the torn uniform. He was now wearing a custom-tailored midnight-blue suit, his hair styled perfectly, and a luxury watch shining on his wrist. He looked like a billionaire prince.
[System Scan: Charisma increased by 20 points!]
He decided to visit 'The Golden Leaf,' the most famous restaurant in the city. Coincidentally, his former manager, Khanna, was there, trying to impress some rich investors to save his job.
When Akash entered, the entire restaurant went silent. Even Khanna looked up, not recognizing the man he had insulted just hours ago.
"Who is that king?" people whispered.
Akash sat at the table right next to Khanna. Through his Golden Eye, he saw that Khanna was holding a contract.
[Item Analysis: Fake Investment Contract. Value: $0. If signed, it will lead to total bankruptcy.]
Khanna, trying to look important, turned to Akash. "Excuse me, young man. You look successful. Would you like to join us for a drink?"
Akash smiled coldly. "I don't drink with people who are about to lose everything."
Khanna laughed nervously. "What are you talking about? I'm about to sign the biggest deal of my life!"
[Luck Aura Triggered: Extreme Bad Luck for Target: Khanna.]
Just as Khanna was about to sign the paper, a waiter tripped (another 'accident') and spilled a whole bottle of red wine all over the contract, ruining it completely. At the same moment, Khanna's phone rang. It was the police—they had found the illegal files Akash had 'accidentally' caused him to drop earlier.
"Khanna, you're under arrest," the voice on the phone boomed loud enough for everyone to hear.
Khanna fell from his chair, his face turning pale. He looked at Akash and finally noticed the familiar spark in his eyes. "You... Akash? The janitor?"
Akash leaned in and whispered, "The janitor is dead. I'm the one who owns your fate now."
[Mission Complete: First Enemy Crushed!]
[Reward: 2,000 XP and 'Secret Base' Unlock.]