The Errand Boy’s Supremacy System

Chapter 2: The Delivery

​Leo ran across campus with surprising speed. The "Errand Boy" app was still open on his phone, the cracked screen displaying the task details in bold letters: Reward: $100.

​Even after accepting the job, Leo felt like the offer might disappear if he blinked. “One hundred dollars…” he muttered, jogging past the student library. That amount alone could cover groceries for almost two weeks. Maybe he could even take Sarah out somewhere nice for a change. The thought made him smile, pushing his tired legs to move faster.

​The pickup location wasn't far. It was a narrow alley beside the campus supply building, a quiet spot where delivery workers often gathered to sort packages. Within a few minutes, Leo arrived. He slowed to a stop and looked around. The alley was eerie—no people, no vehicles, just the distant hum of the university.

​Sitting neatly on a wooden bench was a single cardboard box. Leo walked over. On top of the box was a folded piece of paper. He picked it up and read the handwritten message:

​"Put on the clothes inside before delivering the package to Room A203. Payment will be sent after delivery."

​Leo frowned slightly. “Clothes?”

​He opened the box. Inside was a bright red clown costume. Leo blinked, lifting it out slowly: a red jacket with oversized yellow buttons, striped pants, a large curly red wig, and a round rubber nose.

​Leo stared at the outfit for a long moment. “This must be some kind of joke.”

​He looked around again, half-expecting someone to jump out laughing, but the alley remained empty. The note hadn’t said anything else—just wear the clothes and deliver the package. Leo looked back at the reward on his phone.

​$100.

​His hesitation lasted only a few seconds. Two nights ago, he had been lying on his thin mattress, staring at pictures of luxury villas and expensive houses. He still remembered the words he had whispered to himself: No matter what happens… I must get rich.

​Leo exhaled slowly. “A clown costume won’t kill me.”

​He quickly changed into the outfit behind a brick wall. The clothes were slightly oversized, making his thin frame look even more ridiculous. Leo pulled on the red wig and clipped the rubber nose into place. He looked down at himself; if anyone saw him like this, they would definitely laugh.

​Leo shrugged. “For a hundred dollars… laugh all you want.”

​He picked up the delivery box and checked the destination again: Room A203.

​Leo froze. “That’s…”

​It was his own classroom. For a moment, he hesitated, a cold knot forming in his stomach. Then, he shook his head. “It's probably just a coincidence. Someone else in the class ordered this.”

​Classes were starting soon. Leo picked up the box and began walking toward the academic building. The campus walkway was busy now, filled with students chatting and moving between lectures. Several of them noticed Leo immediately. A girl walking past covered her mouth while laughing. Two boys pointed at him.

​“Hey, look! A clown!”

“Did the circus come to campus?”

​More students began turning their heads. Some laughed openly, while others pulled out their phones to record the sight. Leo pretended not to notice. He kept walking, his ears burning with embarrassment, but he forced himself to remain calm. It's just for a delivery. Just a few more minutes. One hundred dollars.

​Leo reached the academic building and walked inside. The hallway grew quieter, but the few students present stared openly. One girl whispered loudly to her friend, “Is this some kind of school event?”

​Her friend laughed. “No idea, but it's hilarious.”

​Leo kept walking, each step feeling heavier than the last. Room A203 was just ahead. He reached the door and pushed it open.

​The room immediately fell silent. About forty students were already seated, and every single pair of eyes turned toward the doorway. There stood Leo, wearing a bright red clown costume and holding a delivery box.

​The silence lasted only two seconds. Then, laughter exploded across the classroom. Some students slapped their desks, while others nearly fell out of their chairs. Leo felt his face grow hot under the wig, but he forced himself to stay focused. He scanned the room, and then he saw him: Marcus Whitmore.

​Marcus was sitting confidently near the center of the room, wearing a perfectly tailored jacket and an expensive watch. His family was incredibly wealthy; everyone on campus knew it. Marcus stood up with a wide grin.

​“Well, well,” he said loudly. “Looks like the delivery arrived.”

​Leo walked toward him slowly. Marcus reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. A moment later, Leo's phone buzzed in his pocket.

​[Payment received: $100]

​Leo felt a small wave of relief. The job was finished. Marcus took the box from Leo's hands. “Thanks for the delivery,” Marcus said casually.

​But instead of opening it himself, Marcus turned and walked toward the back of the classroom. Leo frowned, his eyes following him. And then, he saw her.

​Sarah.

​She was sitting near the window, looking beautiful in a dress Leo had never seen before. Marcus stopped in front of her desk, and the room grew quiet again. He placed the box on the desk and opened it slowly. Inside was a small velvet jewelry case.

​Several students gasped. Marcus took out a sparkling diamond ring that caught the light perfectly. He dropped to one knee.

​“Sarah Williams,” he said confidently, “will you be my girlfriend?”

​The room erupted.

“Say yes!”

“That's a huge diamond!”

“So romantic!”

​Leo stood frozen in the middle of the classroom, still wearing the clown costume. His mind struggled to process the scene. Sarah looked surprised for a moment, then she smiled—a smile Leo knew very well.

​She nodded. “Yes.”

​Cheers exploded as Marcus stood up and slid the ring onto Sarah's finger. Leo felt like the ground beneath him had disappeared.

​“Sarah…” Leo said weakly.

​The entire room turned toward him. Leo took a step forward, his voice trembling. “Please tell me this isn't real. What about… us? Our dreams?”

​Sarah's expression changed. The warmth disappeared from her face, replaced by a cold, distant look. “That's it, Leo,” she said. Her voice was calm and final. “As of today, we are no longer in a relationship.”

​The words struck Leo like a hammer. “Sarah, please,” he begged. “I can fix this. I'll work more shifts. I'll earn more money—”

​She cut him off. “I can't be seen with you.”

​Leo froze.

​Sarah continued speaking without emotion. “You have no future. But Marcus? He's rich. He's popular.” She lifted her hand, showing off the diamond ring. “If I stay with him, I can achieve far more than anything you could ever give me.”

​Each word felt like a needle stabbing into Leo's chest. The classroom remained silent as Leo looked around. Some students pitied him; others smirked at the "clown" who had been dumped. Marcus wrapped an arm around Sarah’s waist confidently.

​Leo couldn't take it anymore. He pushed his way through the crowd and walked out of the classroom, still wearing the costume. The laughter started again the moment the door closed behind him.

​Leo walked down the hallway slowly, his chest feeling hollow. Everything he had worked for, everything he had believed in, was gone. He stepped outside the building, the bright sunlight hurting his eyes.

​For the first time in years, Leo Carter felt completely lost.