The King Of Steeze System

Another One

Li Na waved goodbye from the doorway of a restaurant and I smiled back at her. As much as she enjoyed the conversation, I could see the hesitation in her eyes when I offered her a ride

I wasn't offended it was better this way , I had things to do.

I hopped into my Bugatti Chiron, the engine roaring to life with a sound that could shave the pavement. The crowd outside hadn't dissipated yet , in fact more people had gathered, phones out taking pictures, probably to post on social media. 

The attention didn't bother me,b let them speculate . My life was about to change in ways none of them could imagine. 

 As I sped through the city street the system chimed again

~New Task : Return home.~

~Time limits:20 minutes.~

~Reward for timely completion:+500 Experience points , additional cash.~

My phone beeped.

~Cash Transferred!~

A timer appeared in the corner of my vision, counting down from 20 minutes. 

"Of course there's a time limit," I muttered to myself ,pressing down on the gas . The car 

surged forward, the city blurring past as I waved through the traffic.

In no time ,I pulled up in front of the rundown apartment complex I had been staying at. A place that have seen better days, no doubt about it. My landlord has been on my case for weeks , constantly reminding me that the rent was overdue. Today I finally settled the score.

I parked the car outside and got out , drawing more curious glances from a few neighbors who were lounging around . They were used to seeing me in jeans and worn out sneakers , not a suit that practically screamed luxury. 

As I approach the entrance , I saw him Mr Pollard, my landlord, standing by the front , door arms crossed , scowling like he had been waiting all day to see me. 

" Well , look what the cat dragged in ," he sneered . "You have got a lot of nerves showing up like this."

"Good evening to you too, Mr Pollard ," I said coolly.

"Evening ? I don't care what time it is . You are late ,boy . Rent is overdue by three weeks and you waltz in here like you own the place , are you now in politics or what ?" His eyes narrowed at my suit . " Where did you steal that from ? I bet that fancy car is not even yours."

I exhaled slowly, keeping my composure . The old man had a knack for pressing the wrong button , but today I wasn't going to let me get under my skin. 

"Look,Mr Pollard,I —"

You what ? You think dressing up like a big man changes the fact that you owe me money? This isn't a charity , Thomas . Until you pay up , you are out . You hear me you are out!"

~System Task: Handle Mr Pollard with dignity, maintain your Steeze.~

~Reward: Double cash for payment~

~Optional bonus: Shock the crowd ~

The system's calm voice echoed in my head and I felt a smirk tug. at my lips . I could play this game.

"Mr Pollard ,I understand your frustration ."I said holding up my hands ." And you are right. I owe you , but you want to tone down the insult for a moment. "

The sneer on his face deepened. "Tone it down ? Who do you think you are talking to, kid? You have been squatting in my place for weeks , and now you are standing the acting like you are some kind of .....what millionaire? Until I see my money, you are nobody."

Neighbors began gathering around us now , drawn by the commotion . A few of them snickered, enjoying the show

I didn't bother arguing , instead I casually reached into my pocket and pulled out my phone. A few swipes and taps later , the familiar chime of a completed transaction echoed in my ear

~Congratulations! Task completed: Pay Mr . Pollard.

Reward: $50,000 transferred to your account ~

I turned the screen towards him, the confirmation of the payment clearly displayed

"There, check your account Mr Pollard, the rent has being paid in full."

His face froze . The sneer melted away as he fumbled for his phone, his fat finger shaking as he opened his banking app. The crowd grew silent , the air thick with anticipation. 

He didn't take long for Mr Pollard's expression to change completely . His eyes bulged as he stared at the screen.

"You..you actually paid?" he stammered, disbelief dripping from every word. 

I crossed my arms, watching him struggle to comprehend what had just happened . "That's right and while you are at it ,take this as a bonus for all the trouble ." Another swipe of my phone and and an additional payment notification popped up. 

~Task Complete. Optional bonus achieved: Shock the landlord a d crowd .~

~Reward:+10,000 cash.~

~For maintaining total composure:+$500, 000~

"You are serious ?" his voice cracked , his bravado completely shattered . The crowd was murmuring now, whispers of shock and confusion spreading like wildfire . A few neighbors step closer trying to get a glimpse of Mr Pollard's phone. 

"More than serious," I said smiling ."Now , if you excuse me I won't be leaving the apartment anymore."

"More than serious," I said, smiling. "Now, if you’ll excuse me, I won’t be needing the apartment anymore."

I turned to leave , but before I could , one of the neighbors called out.

"Wait ,you are leaving ?"

"Yep ,I'll be staying somewhere else tonight."

"But where ?" another asked ,hus voice tinged with curiosity

~New Task: Book a hotel.

Reward: Reputation boost, enhanced perception from others.~

~Level 2, Aura 3 : 98% done~

"Guess I will let you know," I said with a wink, pulling up the hotel map on my phone . Within seconds I booked a suite at one of the most luxurious hotels in the city.

~Congratulations! Task complete.~

~Hotel suite booked at SkyView Tower.~

~Rewards: $10,000~

~Level 2: Aura 3- Complete!~

The system chimed again, its voice as smooth as ever , it felt to good, really good to be in control . As I started to walk away my phone vibrated with another notification.

~Level 2: Aura 4 loading ~

A smile crept onto my face this was only the beginning

A smile crept onto my face. This was only the beginning.

I turned back to Mr Pollard, who was staring at his phone dumbfounded . "Take care ,Mr Pollard, and don't worry about the rent next month , I won't be needing it."

With that , I walked towards my car, feeling the eyes of the, crowd glued to me . The whispers had turned to full blown conversations now , everyone trying to figure out what had just happened. 

As I slid into the driver seat of the Bugatti , the engine roared to life once again . I p

ulled out of the complex , living behind the chaos and heading towards a future that seem brighter than ever.