God-Level Tycoon: Rise of the Nobody

A Glimpse of Power

The cold evening air nipped at Ethan’s skin as he stepped outside, his hands still trembling slightly from the adrenaline rush of confronting the luxury store staff. He’d walked out of there not as a humiliated nobody, but as a man who made the system bow to his will. For the first time in his life, he felt in control.

The street was alive with people, lights, and noise. Yet everything around him blurred as his focus zeroed in on the single goal that burned in his mind—power. Not just money. Power that would command respect. Power that would rewrite his story.

[System Notification: Trait Activated – “Charisma Boost”]Effect: Your presence is now perceived as more confident, trustworthy, and subtly dominant. Duration: Passive (Permanent) Bonus: +20% influence in verbal interactions.

A strange warmth settled in his chest. He stood taller. His shoulders squared. And when a woman walking past glanced at him, her eyes lingered a little longer than they normally would. He wasn’t dressed differently. He hadn’t changed his face.

But something felt different. And people could sense it.

Ethan tucked his hands into his coat pockets and walked with purpose, heading toward the subway. He had a new mission to complete—and this one involved getting back the job that had dumped him like trash.

Forty Minutes Later – Crimson Express Logistics Hub

The familiar industrial compound reeked of oil and stress. Dozens of bikes and electric vans buzzed in and out, carrying parcels, takeout, and grocery deliveries. It was chaos wrapped in neon lights.

Ethan hesitated outside the rusted gates.

This place had fired him a week ago after a customer claimed he delivered food late and with an attitude. He hadn’t even been allowed to speak in his defense.

The manager had laughed when Ethan had begged to stay.

[System Mission Unlocked: Regain Employment at Crimson Express] Type: Negotiation Challenge Reward: Trait – “Street-Level Hustler” Penalty for Failure: Loss of Reputation Score Timer: 03:00:00

🧠 Street-Level Hustler?

He tapped on the glowing “i” next to the reward, and the system explained.

This trait will increase your efficiency in low-level income streams. You’ll gain a permanent 10% speed bonus and 15% delivery accuracy on all courier tasks. Also unlocks “Hustle Radar”—a passive awareness of profitable opportunities around you.

Ethan didn’t need more convincing.

He walked inside.

Inside the Office

The logistics hub's front office hadn’t changed. Same cracked tiles, same flickering fan. Behind the front desk sat Carlos, a balding, gruff man with a permanent scowl. The one who had fired Ethan.

Carlos glanced up from his screen and blinked. “No way.”

Ethan offered a casual smile. “Hello again.”

Carlos leaned back, eyeing him. “You got balls coming back here. I should call security.”

“I’m not here to beg,” Ethan said calmly. “I’m here to talk business.”

Carlos raised an eyebrow. “Business? You? You were the worst-performing rider in the last batch. No customers gave you tips. You didn’t even upgrade your license. You think I’d rehire a loser like you?”

Ethan chuckled softly. “I delivered 57 orders in one day. I only missed one.”

“And that one was from a politician's wife. I don’t need trouble like that.”

“But you do need riders, don’t you?” Ethan gestured to the delivery board flashing red. “You’ve got a 12% order delay rate, and at least three customers already posted negative reviews tonight.”

Carlos frowned.

[Charisma Boost Activated – Influence increased.]

“I’ll make you a deal,” Ethan continued. “Give me a trial run tonight. No pay unless I hit 20 deliveries in 3 hours. If I succeed, you rehire me. If I fail, I leave for good.”

Carlos narrowed his eyes. “And if you do it?”

“Then you give me access to premium client routes. The high-paying ones. And let me use a scooter instead of a bike.”

A tense silence followed.

Carlos swore under his breath. “Fine. You’re on. Fail and you’re blacklisted. Permanently.”

[System Update: Mission Accepted – 3 hours remaining]

Let the Hustle Begin

Ethan jogged to the warehouse. The familiar yellow vest slid over his shoulders like a badge of war. Only this time, he wasn’t some broke guy trying to survive.

He was a man with a mission. A system. And something to prove.

The moment his app buzzed with the first delivery, he was off.

Delivery 1: 1.2 miles – accepted. Delivery 2: Stacked – 0.5 miles from Delivery 1. [Trait Bonus: Route Optimization in Effect]

He weaved through traffic like water slipping through cracks. His phone chirped with every successful delivery.

✅ 4 deliveries – 2.5 km total – Time elapsed: 26 minutes. ✅ 8 deliveries – 5.8 km – Time: 59 minutes.

Sweat dripped down his back, but he was in a flow state.

No hesitations. No second-guessing.

At Delivery #11, a customer tried to scam him—claimed the order was missing an item.

[Mini-Event Triggered: Customer Scam Detection]Outcome: You spotted the lie. Received +1 reputation and a \$5 tip.

Even Ethan blinked at the accuracy of his instincts.

It wasn’t just speed. It was awareness. The “Hustle Radar” was real.

Final Hour – Final Stretch

As the final hour ticked in, Ethan glanced at his progress.

✅ 17 deliveries ⏳ Time left: 42 minutes Needed: 3 more

Suddenly, a system alert blinked red.

[System Notice: Sudden Event – Power Outage in Zone 3]Result: All delivery riders rerouted. Your zone is now overloaded. Bonus Opportunity: Deliver 3 urgent medical orders within 30 minutes. Bonus Reward: “Urban Adaptability” Trait

Accept Bonus Mission? Y/N

Ethan hit “Yes” without hesitation.

The new orders were farther and more urgent—medical supplies to local clinics. The streets were dim, with most streetlights down. Traffic snarled around every corner.

Ethan gritted his teeth and pushed harder.

Order 18 delivered. 19 delivered. 20 delivered… Time Left: 6 minutes.

He parked the scooter in front of Crimson Express with shaking legs.

Back at the Hub

Carlos was stunned when Ethan marched back in, soaked in sweat but wearing a quiet smirk.

He slammed the completed delivery report on the desk.

“Twenty-three deliveries. One minor delay. Zero failed drops.”

Carlos stared at the screen. “What the hell…?”

“Deal’s a deal,” Ethan said.

Carlos gave a reluctant nod. “You’re back. I’ll assign you the premium clients starting tomorrow.”

Ethan turned to leave—but paused.

“One more thing,” he said, looking over his shoulder. “Next time, don’t write people off so easily. Especially not nobodies. We tend to surprise you.”

He stepped outside just as the system chimed.

[System Mission Completed – Trait Unlocked: Street-Level Hustler] Bonus Trait Unlocked: Urban Adaptability +15% Navigation Bonus in urban environments +Improved negotiation with blue-collar NPCs

You have reached System Level: 2 New Features Unlocked: – Wealth Management Panel – Passive Trait Slot: 1 Open – Next Mission Type: Business Investment

Ethan exhaled slowly.

This was just the beginning.

And the city had no idea what was coming.