My World Domination System

The Phone Call

“Task 3: Domination, Begin.”

Domination? Task 3? What was that all about?Benjamin’s phone pinged and he took it out to look at the bank alert.“Debit Amt: $4,700,000 Acc:143******23 Desc:Domination Date:04/07/23Balance: $495,300,000”This was really happening.

He looked up at the scene before him. The nurses were plugging Ivy back into her respirators and re-inserting her IV drips, albeit hesitantly,as Amber had just told them they would be losing their jobs. Amber supervised them, while Mr Alcatraz still had his head bowing.

He had miscalculated. Surely this boy was from a massively wealthy family, even if he didn’t recognize the family name, and only now decided to reveal himself now for some strange reasons.

As the CFO to the hospital, he must humble himself, and affiliate himself with this boy and his family, to draw out more money from them….

“Once again, a thousand apologies, Mr Wallouby. But might I suggest Ms Claire is moved to a different Ward? I have to say, this room is tight and unfitting of someone at her...level.”“But everyone here was perfectly fine to keep her here all this time!!” blowed Benjamin.

“I -er” stuttered Alcatraz.Benjamin turned to Amber.“All I want is for my sister to get better. Is moving her to a more expensive ward going to do it?” he asked her.

Amber shook her head slowly.“It can’t hurt to try, but your sister’s condition is still largely not understood by medical science. We cannot tell you when she would wake up.” Amber avoided using “If”.

“Maybe I should just move her to a different hospital, then! You people don’t seem to know what you are doing. She’s been here for 3 good years!!” yelled Benjamin.

Amber remained quiet until the nurses were done, and then she went up to Benjamin.“You can do what you wish, Mr Benjamin. I can’t stop you. But I can give you a bit of advice. There are some problems that cannot be solved by money alone. Goodbye.”

Amber Stone walked out, and Benjamin felt a little worse. Maybe he had upset her too much.

At that Moment, Benjamin received a phone call from an unknown number. He answered.“Hello?” Benjamin began.“Hello. Is this Mr Benjamin Black?” asked a man’s voice.“Yes, this is he.” Benjamin answered.“Mr Benjamin, I am Aaron calling from Skaling Bank. I am your account officer.”

“Okay?”

“Mr Benjamin, we noticed some extremely unusual activity on your account. In the past day, you have received an excess of $500,000,000 and spent $4,700,000 via online channels. Do you have any explanation of these funds, Sir?”

“Well, I-” Shit! It was really real. Benjamin hadn’t really thought about it, but of course, it was obvious. The government would be out to get him for those funds.

What was he to say? The voice in his head deposited hundreds of millions into his account? Even lottery winners have to pay over 40% in taxes when they win big. He could be really fucked here.

“My father-in-law gave it to me. It’s part of my alimony with the Black family and to pay for my Sister’s treatment in the hospital” said Benjamin, being quick on his feet to think of a lie. He hated having to rely on the Black surname, but the old man was kind to him. It would be a believable story.

“Mr Benjamin, recall that this account is a savings account that was created with a monthly limit of none other than $200,000. You have exceeded that limit by over 50,000%! Note that Skaling Bank would be placing this account on hold pending when you will bring a guarantor and a proof of funds ownership to our head branch. Do have a nice day.” Click, and the call ended.

If it was one thing to suddenly get $500,000,000 in your account, it was a whole other universe to lose it almost instantly. Benjamin felt he was about to go insane. Will he have to go back to his horrible life as a live-in brokie?

“System Initialized. Task 3, Sub Part A. Answer incoming call.” came the voice. In the second instant, Benjamin’s phone began to ring. He picked it up sooner than immediately.

“Hello?”

“Hello Benjamin Black. Allow me to congratulate you on your new system.” said the voice. It sounded like a british wise old man.“Excuse me? System?!” Benjamin inquired.

“Yes, yes. This is the part where you bombard me with questions. But I have one simple thing to say. It is about the money. How much did you receive?” asked the old man.

Benjamin was hesitant and afraid to continue this conversation. Was this old man talking about the voice in his head? How could he possibly know about that, and the large sum that he received? But he decided to calm down and think about it logically.

The system had told him to accept the call, so there must be a reward behind it. He decided to trust the system.“$500,000,000” said Benjamin, almost not believing his own words.The man on the phone whistled.

“Looks like your activation was one of the better ones. Well, here is what I have to tell you. You have entered the World Domination system, like some others. How you entered it is a story for another time, but there is something you must know. That $500,000,000 is the last money you will ever gain from the system. You have to protect it with your life and grow.”

“But my bank just froze the funds! What should I do?”“Do you wish to change your life? To gain the respect from others?” asked the old man."Yes!", answered Benjamin. “A million times, yes!”

“Then you will find a way. I have a hint for you. The Domination system is not about wealth, but a rise to the top of this world. I wish you good luck. Until we speak again.”There was a click, and the call ended.