The Betrayed Loser's Almighty System

CHAPTER NINE- Hidden Fragments

Ethan walked away from the Sterling Club, the cool night air hitting his face as the sounds of the club faded behind him. His heart was still beating fast, not from fear, but from the rush of what had just happened. He had slapped Marcus Sterling in front of his friends and associates. In public. In one of the most exclusive places in the city.

The system notifications were still coming in.

[Side Mission: Public Humiliation of Marcus Sterling — Completed!]

[Major Reward: +1,200 EXP]

[Level Up! You are now Level 12.]

[You have received 5 Free Attribute Points.]

[Rare Skill Unlocked: Business Intimidation (Passive) — Your presence in business settings makes opponents more likely to concede or make mistakes.]

Ethan stopped under a streetlight and checked his phone. Another $40,000 had appeared in his account. His total balance was now well over $150,000. It felt unreal.

But the biggest reward came as he continued walking.

[Hidden Identity Fragment Unlocked: Level 1]

You are beginning to remember pieces of your true background. More fragments will unlock as you grow stronger.

A strange feeling washed over him. For a split second, a memory flashed in his mind — not his own, but clear as day. A large, elegant family estate with marble floors and chandeliers. Powerful people in suits talking in low voices. A name that sounded familiar but he couldn’t quite grasp. It felt like a door had cracked open in his mind, and behind it was something much bigger than the life he had known.

The system spoke again.

[Warning: Powerful forces are now actively watching you. Your rapid rise has drawn attention.]

Ethan took a deep breath and kept walking. The city lights blurred around him as his mind raced. Who was he really? Why did the system choose him? Was there more to his past than the broke delivery rider everyone saw?

He didn’t have answers yet. But he knew one thing: the more he grew, the more the system would reveal.

The next morning, Ethan woke up in his new hotel room feeling refreshed. He had used some of his money to upgrade to a better place — nothing fancy, but clean and quiet. He sat on the edge of the bed and opened the system panel.

【Almighty System】

Host: Ethan Kane

Level: 12 (1,450/2,000 EXP)

Strength: 18 Agility: 16 Vitality: 13 Intelligence: 13 Charm: 9

Skills: Basic Combat Mastery, Wealth Sense, Dominance Aura, Business Intimidation

Balance: $190,000+

He allocated his new points — 3 into Intelligence and 2 into Charm. He needed to be smarter and more persuasive as he started building his empire.

Then he tested his new Business Intimidation skill by thinking about the startup he had invested in. The system showed him a clear picture: the founder Alex was honest, but the team had some internal issues that could be fixed with the right leadership.

Ethan smiled. The skills were already paying off.

He spent the morning setting up his company properly. He opened a proper business bank account, hired a cheap lawyer online to handle the paperwork, and started looking for an office space. Nothing big yet — just a small place where he could work without distractions.

By afternoon, he had a new notification.

[Wealth Sense has detected a major opportunity.]

[Location: Abandoned warehouse district on the east side.]

[Potential: High — can be converted into a distribution center for your future empire.]

Ethan decided to check it out. He took a taxi to the east side of the city, an area filled with old factories and warehouses. The place the system pointed to was a large, rundown warehouse with a "For Sale" sign outside.

He walked around the property, using his Business Insight skill. The system showed him the potential — with some renovation, it could become a perfect base for logistics and storage. Perfect for the delivery app startup he had invested in.

As he was inspecting the outside, a rough-looking man approached him.

“Hey, what are you doing here? This property is not for tourists.”

Ethan turned to face him. The man looked like a local thug, probably hired to keep people away.

“I’m interested in buying it,” Ethan said calmly.

The man laughed. “Buy it? With what? Your pocket change? Get lost before I make you regret coming here.”

Ethan felt the Dominance Aura activate. He looked the man straight in the eyes.

“I suggest you walk away. This is my property now.”

The man hesitated, suddenly looking unsure. He muttered something under his breath and backed off.

Ethan smiled. The aura was working.

He contacted the owner through the sign and made an offer on the spot — $120,000 for the warehouse. The owner, who was desperate to sell, accepted quickly.

The system reacted immediately.

[Property Acquisition Completed.]

[+900 EXP gained.]

[Level Up! You are now Level 13.]

[You have received 5 Free Attribute Points.]

[Bonus: Warehouse converted into your first base. Future upgrades available through the system.]

Ethan felt the surge again. Level 13. He was climbing fast.

As he left the warehouse district, his phone rang. It was an unknown number.

He answered.

A smooth, professional voice came through. “Mr. Kane? This is Mr. Lang from the City Development Board. We heard you just acquired the old warehouse on the east side. We have a proposal for you. The city is looking for new investors for a major logistics project. Would you be interested in a meeting tomorrow?”

Ethan’s eyes lit up. Another opportunity.

“I’ll be there,” he replied.

He hung up and looked at the city skyline in the distance.

The pieces were falling into place.

The betrayed loser who was humiliated in an alley was gone.

In his place was a man building an empire.

And the people who once stepped on him were about to learn what real power looked like.