The Errand Boy’s Supremacy System

​The summer heat hung heavily over Eastgate University, pressing down on the campus like a thick blanket. Students moved lazily across the wide pathways; some were laughing with friends, while others rushed to class with half-finished assignments in hand.

​Near the entrance of the business faculty building stood a young man in a faded black hoodie: Leo Carter.

​His clothes were simple. His sneakers were worn. His backpack looked like it had survived several years longer than it should have. In his hand was a cheap smartphone with a cracked corner. Leo stared at the screen with full concentration.

​The app displayed several delivery requests from around campus. Most of them paid between three and six dollars. Leo sighed.

​“Six dollars for forty minutes of work…”

​Still, he pressed accept. For Leo, every dollar mattered. He slipped his phone into his pocket and picked up the small paper bag containing iced coffee and sandwiches from the café behind him.

​Another delivery. Another small payment. Another step toward surviving another week.

​Leo started walking quickly across campus. Students passed him wearing expensive clothes and carrying the latest phones. Some talked about weekend trips, while others argued about which sports car looked better. Leo didn't pay attention. His mind was somewhere else. It was always somewhere else.

​After finishing the delivery, Leo checked the payment: $5.20.

​He rubbed the back of his neck. “That’s dinner tonight,” he murmured to himself.

​Leo walked toward the campus lawn, where large oak trees provided some shade. He sat down on an empty bench and pulled out his phone again. This time, he didn’t open the delivery app. Instead, he opened his photo gallery.

​The screen filled with pictures of luxury villas: large glass houses overlooking oceans, mansions with private pools, and elegant living rooms with marble floors. Leo stared at the images quietly. His thumb slowly scrolled through them. A small smile appeared on his face.

​“One day…” he whispered. “One day, I’ll buy a house like this.”

​He knew it sounded ridiculous—a broke college student dreaming about multi-million-dollar homes. But Leo couldn’t stop himself from dreaming, because those dreams weren’t just for him. They were for Sarah.

​Sarah Williams.

​She was the most beautiful girl in their department. She had long brown hair, bright eyes, and a smile that could make people forget their problems for a moment. When she laughed, it felt like the entire world became lighter. At least… that’s how Leo felt.

​Leo still remembered the day they met during freshman orientation. She had been lost while looking for the economics building, and Leo had walked her there. They talked the whole way and, somehow, they never stopped talking after that. Now, they had been dating for almost two years.

​Leo would do anything for her. And sometimes… he felt like he already did.

​That evening, Leo returned to the small apartment he shared with Sarah. The apartment was barely large enough for two people. The paint on the walls had faded, and the old air conditioner buzzed loudly whenever it turned on. Still, Leo always felt warm when he stepped inside because Sarah was there.

​She was sitting at the small dining table, scrolling through her phone, when Leo walked in.

​“You're late,” she said, without looking up.

​“Sorry,” Leo replied gently. He placed a small food container on the table. “I brought dinner.”

​Sarah glanced at it. “Again?”

​Leo scratched the back of his head awkwardly. “It was discounted at the café. Still fresh, though.”

​Sarah didn’t reply. Leo sat down across from her. For a moment, silence filled the room. Leo tried to lighten the mood.

​“Classes went okay today?”

​“Fine.”

​“You look nice today.”

​Sarah finally looked up. Her expression wasn’t warm. It wasn’t angry, either. It was just… distant.

​“Leo,” she said slowly. “Don’t you ever get tired?”

​Leo blinked. “Tired?”

​“Running around campus all day doing deliveries. Studying. Working extra shifts at night.” She leaned back in her chair. “Doesn’t it bother you?”

​Leo smiled softly. “Not really.”

​Sarah frowned slightly. “Why not?”

​Leo looked at her with calm eyes. “Because it’s temporary.”

​“Temporary?”

​“Yeah.” Leo leaned back slightly. “One day, things will be different.”

​Sarah stared at him. Leo continued speaking, his voice filled with quiet determination.

​“I’ll graduate. I’ll find a good job. I’ll make money. And then…” He smiled. “I’ll give you the life you deserve.”

​For a moment, Sarah didn’t say anything. Then, she simply looked away. “You always say that.”

​Leo didn’t notice the tone in her voice, because in his mind, those words were a promise.

​Later that night, Leo lay on the old mattress in their bedroom. Sarah had already fallen asleep beside him. The room was quiet except for the soft humming of the air conditioner. Leo stared at his phone screen in the darkness. Once again, the gallery of luxury homes filled the display: huge glass walls, ocean views, and expensive furniture.

​Leo exhaled slowly. “No matter what happens…” he whispered quietly so he wouldn’t wake Sarah. “I will get rich.”

​His voice grew firmer. “I don't know how yet. But I will.”

​Leo placed the phone on his chest and closed his eyes. “I have to.”

​The next morning arrived quickly. Leo woke up early, as usual. Sarah had already left for class. Leo grabbed his backpack and walked across campus while opening the "Errand Boy" delivery app.

​Several new tasks appeared on the screen. Most of them paid the usual $3–$6. Leo was about to accept one when, suddenly, a new notification appeared:

​SPECIAL DELIVERY REQUEST

​Leo frowned slightly and tapped it. The details loaded, and then his eyes widened.

​Reward: $100

​Leo stopped walking. He stared at the number again. One hundred dollars for a single delivery? His heart started beating faster.

​“That has to be a mistake…”

​But the task was still there—waiting, available. Leo didn't hesitate; he pressed ACCEPT immediately. A location appeared on the screen.

​Pickup point: Campus Supply Alley

​Leo grinned. “Looks like today might finally be my lucky day.”

​Without wasting another second, he began to run.