Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Back To School…Again!?
What is something that a teenager can do to make money? Since money can also be used to unlock and buy accessories from the system, I need to think of something that can get me money fast. Something that I can use the students as my clients…I know just the thing, but first I will need to find the perfect business partner and employees.
"I just had a great idea to make clean money." I grinned. "Although, I do need a compatible business partner for this idea to work."
"This better not be one of those bullying to get money thing." Hathor warned. "I consider that inappropriate and anything earned through that will not be counted towards the mission!"
"Relax,relax, it's nothing related to that." I replied. "My business is merely selling answers."
Hathor gave me a suspicious look and told me if I don't hurry up then I will be late to school. She snapped her finger and I was immediately dressed in my uniform!
"Thank you." I smiled. "Now, let's start my new life!"
I quickly walk down the stairs and into the dining room. Sitting there on the table was my dad, he looked so young and calm. I'm so happy that I get to see my parents alive again.
"Remember to grab that protein shake and sandwich before you go!" Mom said. "You've been looking very skinny reasonly!"
My dad's investment won't skyrocket until another four years so our house income is pretty average right now. By average, I mean enough to get by and pay my tuition monthly. After receiving the money he earns from profits, my dad will start his own company and walk the path of entrepreneurship. Sadly, that bastard has gotten him into that cryptocurrency scam and killed my family. I will not let that happen again in this life!
"Hey dad!" I began. "You are ok if I start my own small business at school right?"
He looked at me in shock. I wouldn't blame him, the amount of teenage entrepreneurs during this timespan is very rare. I'm sure he wouldn't expect his son to be interested in making money until college or something!
It's not like I have a choice though, either I make $200,000 by the end of 12th grade or I will have to die again, but there won't be any reincarnation this time! I'm still curious about what that mystery ability will be.
"Business huh?" He asked. "What kind of business can you start when you are still in high school?"
"It's much more simple than you think." I continued. "I'll tell you once I find the right partner and launch my business."
My dad said nothing and smiled. I waved my hand and told my parents bye before I left for school.
When I arrived at the academy, I saw students dressed in their uniforms walking and smiling as they entered the school gate. The male students were wearing black suits with the school's wolf logo engraved onto the left side of their blazer, while the female students wore white dress shirts with black blazers and skirts. Ah, what a great feeling to be able to see and attend this academy once more. The cool breeze, the laughs, the pretty girls, and also the…
The system has detected an event that triggered a side mission!
Side mission: The bullies are forcing weak students to give them money! Teach them a lesson they'll never forget! Beat up all of the bullies near the entrance to the building!
Bullies beaten (0/5)
Reward: $200, Stats points +2, low rank bronze box, Ability(Terror)
Punishment if fail: -$200, all stats points reset to 0!
My first day back and you already want me to get into trouble!? Man, what a great way to cause a first impression!
I sighed and then walked towards the entrance. There I saw a group of male students taking money away from a first-year male student. I really don't like this kind of thing, not even at work in my previous life!
"Hey young man!" I yelled. "Could you please give his money back?"
They all look at me with a weird face. I think it might be my choice of words that make me look weird. I guess I have to practice talking like a teenager again.
"What's with this guy?" One started. "He sounds like he's trying to be our dad!"
"Go away or we'll beat you up!" Another continued. "This is none of your business!"
I wished that was an option, but failing this side mission might bring me disadvantages in future tasks.
"I have my own reason to stop you guys." I sighed. "It'll be quicker if you could drop it and come at me at the same time!"
All of five of them glared at me as if I stole their girlfriend or something. Now I know that they are annoyed.
"This kid is making me irritated." The one with the blond hair ordered. "Beat him up and take all of his money!"
The other four students rushed towards me with the goal of taking me down. I'm definitely going to "shine bright" today, but I just hope that this spotlight won't bring any bad luck to my business in the future.
The kid, with the short blonde hair, seems to be their leader since all of them listened to his order. If I make him listen to me, this bullying will stop.
"You shouldn't lose focus in the middle of a fight." The third student yelled. "I alone should be enough to take you down!"
Hmm? This kid has a T-shaped scar on the left side of his neck. I think I might know who he is! He might be a jerk now, but this guy will have a successful business in ten years!
"Hey what's your name?" I asked as I catched his punch with my right hand. "Is it Leon Heart?"
"So what if it is!?" He yelled. "Let go of my hand!"
I knew it! This guy is the very same Leon that will build a security company named ROAR in 2024! It might not be successful in the first two years, but his bodyguard service will become a hit with customers, who are billionaires, in 2026, after he saved a CEO from an assasination! This guy definitely needs to be on my side!
I quickly took down Leon with a hard punch to the gut. Now I will need to bring down the other four.
"Why don't you all just come at me at the same time?" I taunted. "Class is starting in fifteen minutes so I don't have time to play with you all."
One of them tried to grab me by the arms so I couldn't move, but that wasn't enough to stop me! I stomp on his foot to make him lose balance and knock him down with an impact to the chin using my elbow.
The second student's endurance was quite strong. No matter how injured he is, that guy could still stand up and fight! In that case, my only option is to immobilize him!
I kicked him in the back of his knee to make him fall down and follow up with another kick straight into the side of his head! I make sure to reduce the level of impact so that it would only knock him out and not kill him on the spot.
The third one came at me blindly. He kept throwing punch after punch without giving me a chance to counter. If this stamina was put into a sport then he could even earn a big scholarship!
"Using this stamina to bully people is such a waste." I commented. "You would be one of the top performers if you joined the track team!"
"Stop lecturing me about my life!" He yelled in rage. "You know nothing about me!"
After a while, he ran out of energy and stopped to rest. No matter how strong your stamina is, you are still human!
I smiled and gave him an uppercut to the chin before he could recover his stamina. I make sure this impact is strong enough to knock him unconscious in one shot!
"Now you are the only one left." I yawned. "Hurry up and let's get this over with."
The young man pulled out a baseball from his backpack. Looks like I have to fight him barehanded!
The blonde hair male student smacked the bat at my head but I used both my hands to block the impact. It hurts alot, but I don't feel like any of my bones are breaking like other people in this scenario! This must be due to the stats that I currently have!
I noticed a long tree branch on the ground and picked it up to use as a weapon. A metal baseball bat vs a wooden branch? This oughta be interesting.
Our battle is just like a lightsaber battle in Star Wars where the weapons just clashed at each other! I can't seem to find any openings. This guy is tougher than I thought!
"What's wrong?" He smirked. "Are you tired already?"
"You wish!" I replied. "I'm only getting started."
He is right though. I'm running out of energy so I need a way to finish him as quickly as possible! I didn't want to break anyone's bones, but this is the only option now!
As he is about to deliver a blow from above, I slide down the ground, grab both of his legs, and use all of my remaining strength to throw him against the tree! I swear I could hear a crack from him!
"Damn, that was one of the most difficult fights I've ever been through." I said as I tried to catch my breath while approaching the victim. "Are you ok dude?"
I searched the bullies pocket and got back all of the money they took from the students.
"This is all I could find." I smiled as I handed him the money. "From your appearance , we are definitely the same age."
"Thank you." He smiled. "My name is Todd Abraham, what's your name ?"
The system has detected that this person has the ability that can be used to assist you with your main mission! You will need to make him loyal to you!
Name: Todd Abraham
Loyalty meter: 20%
Talents: Genius in mathematics and physics
Huh? I think this guy might be the business partner I've been looking for!