Jedidiah's Rise To Power

Chapter 06

"I still can't believe all this is happening.." seated inside a gazebo, Jedidiah observed the calm surface of the lake a few meters away from him, the conversation he just had with Lady CeCe was still fresh in his memory.

His parents were not dead after all but had a high chance of being alive? and his mother came from a multi-trillion dollar family. Barely a couple weeks ago, Jedidiah was working five jobs and earning a hundred dollars a week on average. Yet in what seemed to be an instant, he was the heir to a multi-trillion dollar fortune?!

- Normally Jedidiah would be excited at this turn of fortune. Unfortunately the worries he had easily overshadowed any kind of excitement he could muster.

Who created the System? Why did his mother abandon her heritage? Why were his Parents targeted and who exactly was this Hidden Enemy that Lady CeCe seemed to be apprehensive about? — These were questions Jedidiah desperately needed answers to. Unfortunately Lady CeCe didn't seem to have any intentions of giving him an answer.

"Young Master.." Jedidiah was forced to snap out of his daze as he noticed Chuck approaching the gazebo.

- Unlike their first encounter, Jedidiah noticed the manner Chuck was now presenting himself before him appeared to be more reserved. It honestly made him uncomfortable.

"Does Lady-- Sorry, I mean my grandmother. Does she want to see me?" Jedidiah adjusted the rims of his glasses.

"The Madam is currently resting. The Belkshire Curse takes quite the toil on her." Chuck shook his head.

"Speaking of this Belkshire Curse. Isn't my grandmother rich or something? why can't she just have surgery?" Jedidiah pursed his lips curiously.

- The Madam of a Multi-trillion dollar fortune. Jedidiah doubted there was anybody with wealth exceeding that amount.

"The Belkshire Curse is quite peculiar and Secular methods cannot treat it. However even after meeting with several renowned Alchemists, the Madam has been unable to find a cure to her ailment."

Chuck seemed to hesitate for a bit before he continued.

"If it wasn't for her being worried about the Young Master's safety, the Madam might have already given up on living.."

"Hm?" Jedidiah's brows shot up in a curious manner.

"Worried about my safety?"

"Ah. I must've misspoken. I apologize.." Chuck seemed to have realized something, causing cold sweat to slid down his back.

"Hm? don't play dumb with me. Is there someone after my life? is it the hidden enemy? geez, why isn't anybody telling me anything?" Jedidiah angrily rose up on his feet.

"The Young Master really needn't worry about such trivial matters. Right now, you should be concerned about the upcoming Brunch that is taking place tomorrow. The Madam instructed that I take you to the Tailor.."

"Tailor? for what?"

"To get you a Tux.." Chuck replied blankly.

...

Ben and Dels, fondly referred to as Bendels. This was a popular fashion spot for the Inner Circle amongst the Elites of Angeles City.

"This is incredible.." staring at the gigantic building complex before him that screamed of luxury and extravagance, Jedidiah couldn't help but unconsciously develop a feeling of deep insignificance.

He never knew a fashion store could be so large!

"Young Master, are you sure about coming here without the limousine and a security detail? although I am confident in my abilities, I'll find it hard to protect you in the event of an Assassination attempt.." stepping down from the scooter, Chuck gave the sweat jacket he was currently clad in, a complicated look.

"And why would anyone attempt to assassinate me? it's not like there's a target on my back?" Jedidiah replied in a sarcastic manner.

"Truthfully, this way is the best. We look quite ordinary and last time I checked, Assassins do not go after ordinary people." Jedidiah shrugged his shoulder.

"Indeed. The young master is wise.."

"Tch.." finding the other party's flattery uncomfortable, Jedidiah was just about to head into the large Bendels Fashion Building, when the sharp sound of tires rolling rang out from behind them, followed by a sharp exclamation.

"I must be seeing things. Isn't that the Toad Prince?"

A shiver unconsciously ran through Jedidiah's spine as he instantly recognized the owner of the voice. How couldn't he recognize the voice of the Devil responsible for his personal Hell?!

Alighting down from the Limousine, the smartly dressed Chauffeur respectfully escorted three individuals out from the vehicle. Amongst the trio was a particular fattie who was currently sporting a sly grin.

"S--Spencer? I.. what are you doing here?" Jedidiah nervously stuttered.

After undergoing years of torture at the hands of the other party, Jedidiah had unconsciously developed some kind of inferiorty complex towards Spencer.

"What am I doing? that's a really interesting question considering I should be the one asking you that? what do you think you're doing stalking me huh?" Spencer sneered.

- My palms has been itching to hit something for quite some time now. Is this the heavens answering my cry for closure?!

"I-I'm not stalking you.." suddenly realizing something, the stutter in Jedidiah's voice vanished as his previously slumped shoulders brimmed with new-found confidence.

He just learned that he was the Heir to a multi-trillion dollar fortune. Not to mention the system. Jedidiah was no longer the weak nobody like he was in the past. As such he didn't see any reason why he should continue acting subservient towards his mean childhood bully.

"Hm?" his sudden change in attitude didn't escape the notice of the female amongst the trio, causing an interested smirk to tug across her lips.

- Looks like things are about to get interesting here.

"Hmph. Don't flatter yourself you fat bully. I'm actually here to buy this entire building.." Jedidiah unconsciously spat out before he could stop himself.

"Pft!" the fat on Spencer's cheeks jiggled as he burst into a fit of mocking laughter. As for the man and woman besides him, they blankly stared at Jedidiah, appearing like they were not interested in meddling in the brewing scuffle.

However from their reserved attitude, they obviously didn't take the credibility of his statement seriously.

"So you've learned how to joke around after living your entire life as one huh? buy the building? do you have any idea where we are right now? this is Bendels!!"

"It seems the fat on your face has started obstructing your eyes from reading clearly. The plaque over there clearly reads Ben and Dels." Jedidiah retorted in correction.

"Y--You.. What did you just call me?!" it was only now that Spencer realized something puzzling.

- Since when did Jedidiah grow the guts to exchange words with him? he even dared call him a fattie?!

Even though Spencer was technically a bully, the one thing he hated the most was people pointing out his shortcomings. Especially those who he looked down on as ants beneath him.

Jedidiah was just about to reply when he received a brow raising notification from the system.

—[You have trolled Spencer Trevor for +500]