Ethan sat in the school cafeteria,trying to enjoy his lunch. The tray in front of him held warm white rice, golden fried dumplings, spicy beef slices and a cup of orange juice because that's his favorite juice.
"Not bad," he muttered, taking a bite. " The food here is too good and this school is bigger than those big international universities in my original world."
The place was buzzing with students.Laughter, gossip and clatter of trays filled the air. He sat alone in a corner still adjusting to his new reality.
Previous life memories of Ethan Available.
Would you like to take a look at it?
[yes] / [No]
The familiar screen popped in front of him while he was munching the dumpling.
" Yes." He said instantly.
Suddenly a sharp pain hit his head.
BAM!
He saw child Ethan in a woman's arms in a tiny apartment , dim lights. The place was quiet and small. The woman feeding Ethan some food while sitting on the table.
"Sorry, Ethan ... .Mama couldn't buy meat today again," She said with a weak smile.
His father sat in the corner, staring at a pile of papers. Old job application. One rejection after another. His law degree was hanging on the wall, gathering dust.
" Don't worry Mama. Whatever you make is better than meat," Child Ethan said while taking a bite from his Mother's hands.
His Mother and father had soft smiles on their faces as they listened to his words.
Flash!
A teacher sighed back as he handed back Ethan's failing paper.
"You just don't try, do you, Ethan?
Flash!
Ethan was lying on a field, brutally beaten by a group of three boys.
"Hey, Trash, Why didn't you pay for our lunch?"
" Hey, don't hit him too much, otherwise he will put his curse on us and we will be poor."
Laughter followed and Ethan stayed quiet. He was used to this.
Flash!
"Hey! I'm breaking up with you. I can't believe i wasted 1 year with a poor trash like you.
Flash!
Ethan is alone in the classroom, holding a small tablet in his which he put in his food.
"Mom, the food is very tasty today too," He said in a low voice, tears slowly falling.
The memories ended.
Ethan's eyes slowly opened.
His chest felt heavy. He was feeling the same pain, sadness, anger, guilt, regret as the original Ethan felt when he was alive.
So he took his own life eating the poison and the moment he died I took his place. He was truly a strong person. He was not weak, he just didn't have the power and money to fight against these rich and corrupt people.
But don't worry wherever you are, I will make all those wishes of yours turn into reality. Those ten people who forced you take this decision, I will make sure they will feel the same pain. It's the least I can do for you.
And I never knew what it was like to be loved by parents. I will give your parents who are also now mine, I will give them the best life you dreamt of.
"Yo, trash. Are you sitting here just to stink up the cafeteria?"
A loud voice came from behind.
Ethan turned slowly. It was Lucien, a short-tempered meathead young master and a small time school bully. He had a few boys standing, arms crossed, trying to look cool. Classic background mob character.
New task:
A fly dares to buzz near you. Slap it.
Humiliate it in front of all the students
You are trying to live the perfect life and you will not tolerate who will try to ruin it.
System note: This junior is courting death.
Reward:$500,000, Platinum card of vanguard royal bank, Bond-Wick combat mastery.
Time to teach this young master how to behave in front of mount tai.
"I saw you talking to Rhea earlier," Lucien continued, slamming his tray on Ethan's table."Do you think someone like you has the right?"
Ethan didn't even blink." Are you jealous?"
Lucien's face twitched. "What did you say?"
" I said….." Ethan stood up slowly." If I want to talk to her, what are you going to do about it?"
The cafeteria got quiet. Fights are not rare in this school, but this is the first time someone raised a voice against Lucien.
And that someone is the trash of the school.
Lucien kicked the table where Ethan was eating.
"You wanna die? Know your place beggar, I'm warning you, don't even think about her."
Ethan looked Lucien in the eyes and smiled," And you really think a repeat student with a peanut sized brain gets to decide that."
At that time Rhea entered the cafeteria. Normally she should have already eaten lunch, but due to certain someone she was immersed in reading the book Two Piece.
"Brother," Ethan said, placing his hand on Lucien's shoulder." Please, don't bark so loudly, your breath smelled like expired tuna."
"Ohhhhhhhhh!"
Laughter echoed throughout the cafeteria. Even Rhea who just entered, smirked.
Lucien glared at all the students, but his face was red with shame and with spiky blond hair students couldn't take him seriously, so they laughed harder.
" Remind me again, was it your ninth or tenth time rejected by Rhea? I've lost count. Looks like your small brain curse slowly spreading, please go away. Shoo,shoo"
Lucien stood there frozen as the entire cafeteria laughed. Even Rhea tried to hold back her smile.
"You fucking loser," Lucien shouted and grabbed the collar of Ethan's shirt.
Before he could do anything, a girl walked beside Ethan.
"Lucien, don't you have any better things to do?" Rhea said coldly.
"And what makes you think you have the right to control who talks with me?"
Lucien didn't even look at her and lowered his because of the shame he felt. He decided to leave the cafeteria, but gave a final glance at Ethan and whispered," This isn't over Ethan."
Yes, It certainly isn't over. It will be over when I ruin the things that you are so proud of. You rely on your family background, your family money. I will play with you in your style and that is money.
"Are you okay?" Rhea asked.
"Who wouldn't be okay after being saved by a beautiful girl like you," Ethan answered while adjusting his shirt.
Rhea didn't reply to him, knowing he was okay she decided to leave, but she stopped at the door and looked back at him.
"See you in the classroom," She said with a soft smile and left.
She is too cute.
Ding!
Task completed!
Reward Granted:
"$500,000"
"Platinum card of Royal Banguard Bank"
"Bond-Wick Combat Mastery"
"Affinity with Rhea Marclaire increased"
"Affinity+10( Impressed by how you stood up for yourself)