The Campus Loser’s Billionaire System

Chapter 8

“What are you doing?! What do you think you’re doing?!” Marcus roared, his voice cracking with rage as the guards closed in. “My name is Marcus Polland! If you dare lay a finger on me, I’ll make sure you can’t survive in Sky City!”

Beside him, Mila was trembling in terror. She desperately grabbed Marcus’s arm, her eyes wide with panic. “Honey... can you ask them to stop? I’m scared! These guards look vicious!”

Marcus glared at the security team, a flash of genuine fear darting through his eyes. He really didn't expect the guards to actually follow through on the manager’s command.

“Mr. Polland, we apologize for the inconvenience, but our hands are tied,” the head guard said neutrally, stepping into his path. “The manager gave direct orders, and we have to comply.”

“No... wait! I am Marcus Polland!” he spat, backing away. “I’m a heavyweight in this city! Are you guards blind?! How dare you mess with me?! How dare you mess with a tycoon like me?!”

Mila screeched, glaring back at Dean in outrage. “Dean! Where did you get this money?! How could you humiliate us like this?! How could you do this to a classmate?!”

The security guards didn’t care about Marcus’s local status or Mila’s screaming. Working together, they seized both of them by the arms and dragged them across the floor, unceremoniously hauling them through the grand entrance and tossing them out onto the pavement.

Meanwhile, the general manager was personally escorting Dean toward the commercial sector of the Mapleland development. Having completely erased Marcus from his mind, the manager had zero interest in the man’s fate.

At the moment, he only wanted to focus on Dean Anders.

“Mr. Anders, this is Mapleland’s prime street-front commercial unit,” the manager explained enthusiastically, pointing across the wide promenade. “It boasts extremely high foot traffic, and the municipal government has slated this entire corridor for major commercial development next year. Are you satisfied with the location?”

He paused, lowering his voice respectfully. “Considering you’ve already purchased our top-tier residential duplex, I took the liberty of setting the price at forty thousand dollars per square meter. What do you think?”

The manager asked delicately, terrified of displeasing his new benefactor.

The residential property Dean bought earlier could technically have been discounted a bit further, but Dean didn't even attempt to negotiate. That mere indifference alone had shaken the manager to his core.

In this day and age, is there really a wealthy person who genuinely doesn’t care about money? The manager could hardly believe it.

“Forty thousand? Why is it so cheap?” Dean asked, pulling out his bank card once again. “I have roughly two million, nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars left on this line. Swipe the full remaining balance, whatever is left over after the paperwork is your tip.”

Hearing the discounted price quoted by the manager, Dean felt a flash of annoyance. He was just shy of completing the ten-million-dollar novice objective, so what was the point of a discount right now?!

“Th-This...”

The manager stood frozen, completely dumbfounded.

‘Did I hit the lottery today?! First a seven-million-dollar duplex, and now a nearly three-million-dollar commercial unit right after?!’

Commission like this meant he could literally take the next two years off work!

A sudden cold sweat broke out across his forehead, leaving him motionless in a daze.

“What’s wrong with you?” Dean asked, frowning as the manager stood there staring into space.

His voice barely registered since the manager remained paralyzed, trembling slightly from head to toe.

“Have you lost your mind? If you can’t handle the transaction, I can find someone else to process it.”

“No! No, no, no! I’m not mad, Mr. Anders!” The manager snapped back to reality, shivering from pure adrenaline. “I just... I’ve never seen someone as remarkably bold and generous as you, sir!”

The magnitude of the spending had totally overwhelmed him. He had always heard rumors that true tycoons were low-key, wearing market-stall clothes while wielding spending power that could terrify ordinary people.

Seeing Dean in his cheap track pants, he realized he was looking at the exact definition of a hidden magnate.

Dean scowled. “Then hurry up and swipe the card. I don’t have time to waste here.”

In truth, Dean’s heart was pounding with excitement. The moment this card cleared, he would finally fulfill the novice task.

Sensing Dean’s urgency, the manager frantically pulled out a wireless POS terminal he kept in his blazer. He swiped Dean’s card with trembling hands.

Beep!

The terminal chimed softly, displaying a green confirmation screen. A long receipt printed out immediately, making the manager grin like a child on Christmas morning.

It felt like a surreal dream, a ten-million-dollar transaction completed in a matter of minutes.

“Mr. Anders, you are now an official Five-Star VIP of Mapleland Properties!” the manager beamed, bowing deeply. “I will personally prepare your black-gold VIP card and have it delivered directly to you!”

To him, a client of Dean’s stature was categorized at the absolute peak of SSS-tier importance.

【Ding!】

【Congratulations, Host! You have successfully completed your first task: Expending $10,000,000.00. The System Mall interface has been unlocked. You have generated 30 Hostility/Envy Points from Mapleland.】

Dean let out a long, quiet sigh of relief as the chime resonated in his consciousness.

【Ding! Task objective complete. Passive Income Generation module activated! Current generation rate: $1,000 per hour ($24,000/day).】

【Ding! As a first-time milestone reward, the System has granted the Host a complimentary Novice Prize Draw!】

【Ding! Would the Host like to execute the Novice Prize Draw now?】

Dean’s brow twitched. ‘A prize draw? Right now? Sure, run it.’

A translucent wheel spun rapidly across his vision before coming to a sudden halt with a brilliant golden flash.

【Congratulations! You have unlocked the Passive Ability: Absolute Dominance (Tier 1).】

【Absolute Dominance (Tier 1): Passively enhances the Host’s physical strength, skeletal density, and natural presence by 200%. Grants an aura of unshakeable authority that suppresses the pressure of rivals, making those who attempt to intimidate you feel an innate physical dread.】

As the system notification faded, a warm, powerful surge of energy coursed through Dean’s body.

His spine straightened, his stance solidified, and a subtle, suffocating air of dominance settled over his presence.

He could feel raw strength thrumming beneath his skin, a physical power that made a local thug like Marcus Polland seem laughably weak.

“Mr. Anders... Mr. Anders?”

“Sir, are you alright?”

The manager waved his hand anxiously in front of Dean’s face. Seeing Dean standing still without reacting, he panicked.

This was a multi-millionaire who could easily turn out to be the heir to a top-tier clan so if something happened to him on Mapleland property, the fallout would destroy the company.

“I’m fine. Stop hovering and give me the keys,” Dean said calmly, his voice now carrying a heavy, commanding weight that made the manager instinctively step back.

“O-Of course, Mr. Anders! Right away!” The manager bowed nervously. “Regarding your Five-Star VIP card, how should I contact you once it’s finalized?”

“Call this number: 555-0192,” Dean replied indifferently, tossing out an old burner SIM number he rarely used.

He had no intention of entertaining small talk once the property transfer was finalized.

“Understood, Mr. Anders! I will personally deliver the documents. Is there anything else you require?”

Dean shook his head slowly. “No. Just ensure the deed, property certificates, and keys are handed over immediately.”

Without waiting for a reply, Dean turned and walked out of the sales center, his steps firm and grounded.

The new strength coursing through his muscles made him feel entirely transformed.

He had spent ten million dollars, secured his luxury home, and gained an unshakeable foothold in Sky City.

He was excited to see what his days to come have to offer.