Chapter 2: Shocking Discovery

[Alright, please confirm. Are you ready to install the Reality-Changing System: Yes/No]

"Of course, since you said you could change my fate, I accepted the system's installation," Ashton replied, unsure of his sentence.

Ashton is a simple man, and as long as there are benefits, he will not refuse, even if he is hallucinating right now.

[The system will be installed soon; users should be prepared and patient. A state of consciousness is required].

The sentence displayed by the system immediately caused Ashton to panic. He was caught off guard by the warning table.

"Wait a minute, you didn't say it would hurt!" Ashton complained to the system. However, Ashton was too late because the approval sentence had automatically granted access to the system, allowing the process to begin.

"Shit! Fuck!" Ashton screamed angrily.

The loading procedure was carried out in front of Ashton.

[10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%]

[Attention! The Reality-Changing System has been successfully installed. A slew of missions will be released soon to alter the course of history.]

Ashton, who had nearly lost consciousness, began to breathe freely again. His heart rate gradually returned to normal.

"Why don't I notice any changes?" Is this happening?"

"Where is the proof of your words, System?" Nothing about me has changed." Ashton began to inquire, his tone irritated. He had the impression that he had been fooled.

[Sir, those are not the circumstances. The system's analysis has determined your fate. I can help you reach your full potential based on the algorithm. Please complete all missions to receive a reward that will change your fate."]

"Wait a minute! Isn't this the ability mentioned in Meganovel? Will I be able to have a power like Bruce from the novel Soldier's Returned?"

A panel that only Ashton could see appeared in front of him soon after.

[Name: Ashton Myers // Level: 1 (0/100) // Skill: Basic Human]

[Inventory: Unavailable // Shop: Unavailable]

[Mission: ?]

Ashton looked at the screen carefully. He felt that the system's appearance was similar to a reality game. If Ashton recounted this experience to others, they would assume he had gone mad.

Without waiting any longer, Ashton asked the system, "Please explain the services and features!"

[The system has a level; you can check that on the status panel. You can access information about levels every time you do a mission. The skills menu only shows the skills you have. Inventory is a space to shop for everything. The Shop menu allows you to buy certain items and can only be accessed when you level up for the first time. Some other menus are currently unavailable. But don't worry, especially the finance menu; the system algorithm has automatically linked it to real-life situations].

Ashton was silent in awe. He assumed that many great things could happen in the future. At least Ashton began to understand the terms of service the system worked under.

[RING! You received the first system mission. Please spend one million euros within five minutes]

Ashton, who heard that, was shocked, with his mouth wide open. Never in his life had he spent a million. Ashton's expenses were far below. It was all a dream for him.

Although it was a miracle, enjoying it was a very short time. Ashton did not have enough time to spend that kind of money.

"System, what happens if I fail to complete this mission?" Ashton asked curiously.

[Sir, system missions are mandatory. You must complete them without exception. If there is a failure to complete the mission, then the worst risk will be taken. System destruction mode will be automatically installed, and you will lose the sophistication of the future era world forever.]

"Shit! So, I can lose the system for good," Ashton was annoyed by the limitations. The system promised a change in fate, but if Ashton lost it, his life would never change.

[Mission completion reminder from the system, time remaining 4 minutes 30 seconds.]

"Does the system have anything that can't be spent with this money?" Ashton tried to remain calm while studying the system's algorithm style.

[Nothing, you can use this money however you want, as long as it doesn't create harm to others]

After hearing that, Ashton took quick steps to show the hospital administration.

"Sir, how can I help you?" a nurse asked.

"I want to check out of this hospital!" he answered.

"Sir, you cannot leave until there is an official statement from the doctor." The nurse responded to stop Ashton.

He was certainly not happy when he heard that sentence. If Ashton didn't leave soon, then the chance of completing the mission would also increase.

"My apologies, but I'm leaving," Ashton said irritably, ignoring the hospital administration's grunts.

"Whoever is there, please stop that patient. He has not resolved the administrative issues," the woman shouted.

Ashton, who had only taken a few steps, was immediately arrested by several security guards.

"Alright, I'll cooperate and settle the administrative matters."

The man had no choice but to cooperate. Ashton began to understand that the issue in question was the hospital bill.

[Reminder of mission completion from the system, time remaining 3 minutes.]

Ashton lost his hope. While the opportunity to change his fate was right before him, he couldn't grab it.

It was with mixed emotions that Ashton accepted his medical bills. The man seemed to jump out of his chair. Ashton tried to read the bill carefully.

"I think there's something wrong with the timing of this bill," Ashton reveals in confusion.

The nurse smiled and replied, "There is nothing wrong, sir. You have been admitted to this hospital for the past year. Someone on your behalf put you into a premium room."

Ashton lost his sentence, but what was even more shocking was the fact that he had just woken up from a long critical condition. He also realised that someone had deliberately trapped him in that critical state. Ashton was convinced that the problem with the bill was Valentino and Amanda's doing.

"What a generous behaviour!" Ashton smiled pettishly as he recalled the two people.

A man like Ashton now has a system, so he will be able to change the actual fate.

"Sir, you can pay one million euros, and I will guarantee all these administrative matters will be resolved." The woman's voice brought Ashton out of his reverie.

The man thought, "What a coincidence, this is the way out of my problem."

Ashton didn't question it anymore and immediately cooperated by paying off all the bills on his behalf with the system's money.

"The old Ashton can't come to the phone because he's dead. Time for me to show the world the new version of the real Ashton Myers!" he muttered.