Rebirth! I Shall Dominate The World!

The changes in Travis became more evident over the next few days. His performance on the football field, once outstanding, began to slip drastically. His passes were inaccurate, his moves sluggish. It wasn't just his skills; something about his whole demeanor had shifted. He seemed lost in his own head, as though he didn't know who he was anymore.

The team started to notice. It didn't take long for the coach to pull him aside after practice one evening. A few hours later, the word was out—Travis had been kicked off the team. The reason was his poor performance and his plummeting grades. The coach had been firm but disappointed, and the news spread like wildfire. No one knew exactly what had happened to him, but the whispers in the halls made it clear: Travis had changed.

I watched from the sidelines, knowing I had caused it. It wasn't just the memory wipe—it was the side effects. The Travis I had known no longer existed. He wasn't the same person, and I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

But I had other matters to attend to. I pushed Travis out of my mind as I turned my attention to a more pressing issue—Janet.

I had received the system notification about a new mission, and it was something I couldn't ignore. The last thing I wanted was for Janet to lose faith in the team, especially since she had been so loyal to us up until now.

I looked over the details again, feeling the weight of the mission press on me.

Side Mission:

Help Janet find the truth about her background and parents!

Janet Lisan has started to think that Benjamin Lisan isn't her father after overhearing her mother's conversation with a stranger on the phone. In the phone call, her mother mentions that Benjamin still doesn't know that Janet isn't his daughter. When she asked her mother about the conversation, she lied and said that they were talking about a different Janet and Benjamin!

Help Janet find out the truth!

Rewards:

Janet's loyalty meter reaches 100%, unlock a new character, random skill card.

Punishment:

Janet's loyalty meter will reach 0% and she'll betray the team!

I was taken aback by the stakes. If I didn't help Janet now, she could end up betraying us—something I couldn't afford, especially not now. Janet was one of the few people in my life I could trust, and losing her would be a blow to everything I had built.

I quickly sent a message to Leon, telling him to keep an eye on Janet while I sorted things out with the mission. The last thing I needed was for her to become paranoid or act impulsively while I was figuring out how to approach this. Janet had always been a bit of a mystery, and this situation with her family was one I had to handle carefully.

I found Janet the next day after school, waiting for Todd at the gate by herself, with her usual lively spirit subdued. Her eyes were distant, as if lost in thought, and I knew something had been bothering her for a while.

"Hey," I said casually, standing next to her. "Everything alright?"

Janet glanced up at me, her gaze a little too sharp for someone so young. She studied me for a moment, as if she were debating whether to open up.

"I overheard something," she said softly, her voice filled with uncertainty. "My mom… she was talking to someone on the phone. She said something about Benjamin not knowing that I'm not his daughter. When I asked her about it, she just… lied. She said she was talking about another Janet."

Her words hung in the air between us, and I could see the confusion—and hurt—in her eyes. Janet had always been the type to keep things to herself, but this was different. She was searching for answers, and she had every right to.

"Do you think your mom was telling the truth?" I asked, trying to keep my tone neutral.

"I don't know," she whispered. "But something's wrong, William. I can feel it. I just need to know if Benjamin is really my dad."

I nodded slowly, understanding the weight of her words. She was desperate for answers, and I couldn't blame her. After everything that had happened, I couldn't afford to let her slip through the cracks—especially not now.

"I'll help you find the truth," I said, locking eyes with her. "But we need to be careful. If we're not, we might end up making things worse for you and your family."

Janet nodded, looking both relieved and anxious. She didn't want to believe the worst, but something inside her was pushing her to uncover the truth. I could see that this mission was personal for her, and I wasn't about to let her down.

Over the next few days, I dug deeper into the details of Janet's family situation. I talked to a few of my contacts and even managed to get a hold of some records that might help. This was thanks to one of my client begging his dad to investigate. You see, this kid's dad was a famous private investigator so getting these info was super easy for him or that's what I thought! According to the man, it wasn't easy—Janet's mother was incredibly protective of her, and there were a lot of obstacles in the way. But I wasn't going to stop until I had the answers Janet was seeking.

Finally, I got the break I needed. It wasn't much, but it was enough to start piecing things together.

The stranger on the phone—her mother's mysterious conversation—turned out to be someone who had been deeply involved in her mother's past. Through the documents that the private investigator sent me, I found the name: Edward Olani.

The name didn't ring any bells at first, but as soon as I looked him up, the connection became clear. Edward Olani wasn't just any stranger—he was Benjamin's best friend. The same man who had been in Benjamin's life for years, almost as long as he had been married to Janet's mother.

It wasn't just an affair—it was something more complicated. Edward had been someone Benjamin trusted completely, someone who had been by his side for all the important moments in his life. But now, it seemed, he was involved in a lie that could tear Janet's world apart.

"Janet… your mom wasn't just talking about Benjamin," I said, choosing my words carefully. "Edward Olani is someone who has been in your family's life for a long time. He's your mother's old friend… and your father's best friend."

Janet's face went pale. I could see the realization dawning on her, but she was still holding onto hope. "So… that means…?"

"I don't know everything yet," I admitted. "But I'm going to find out. I promise you, I'll get the answers."

Janet's expression softened, her trust in me unwavering. It was clear that I had taken the right step, but the deeper we went, the more dangerous this mission would become. If Benjamin and Edward were hiding something, this could turn into something far bigger than any of us had imagined.

The stakes were high now—not just for the team, but for Janet's whole life.

I had to see this through.

The search for answers about Janet's parentage consumed the better part of the next week. I could see the strain it was causing her, the emotional turmoil that simmered beneath her calm exterior. Every time we spoke, she seemed more and more desperate for the truth, and I couldn't blame her.

But the pieces were falling into place. After digging deeper into the records I'd found and tracing more information about Edward Olani, I managed to track down an old conversation—a voice recording of a heated argument between him and Janet's mother. The conversation, however, was never meant for public ears, and I was careful about how I used it.

It was clear now. Janet's mother had an affair with Edward Olani, and Benjamin Lisan, her supposed father, had never been the one to conceive her. Janet had been lied to her whole life, but there was more to it than that. Edward Olani was still very much involved in their lives, and it seemed like his connection to her mother ran much deeper than anyone had ever realized.

When I finally confronted Janet with the truth, her reaction was exactly what I had feared. She was both relieved to know the truth, but devastated by the betrayal. She had always known something wasn't right, but this revelation shattered the last pieces of her family's illusion.

"Why did they lie to me, William?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper as she sat across from me in the quiet of the cafe. "Why didn't they just tell me the truth?"

I didn't have an answer. All I could do was sit there with her, offering the silence as a form of support. There was no easy explanation for the tangled web of lies her family had woven, and I knew this would be a turning point in her life.

As the days passed, I did what I could to help Janet process the truth. I arranged a meeting with Benjamin, forcing him to come clean, to face the fact that Janet deserved to know who her real father was. And while Benjamin seemed remorseful, it didn't change the fact that the damage had been done. Janet's world was never going to be the same.

Still, despite everything that had happened, I could see the shift in her. She was stronger now, more determined. And she didn't hold it against me—she didn't question my loyalty, even though I knew it had to hurt.

Finally, the day came when the mission was completed, when I could tell Janet that her loyalty meter had reached 100%. I had done what I promised, and the bond we had forged through this was now cemented in a way that nothing could break.

I checked the system's prompt, watching the numbers climb steadily as her trust in me solidified.

Mission Completed:

Janet has uncovered the truth about her parentage.

Janet's loyalty meter has reached 100%.

Reward: Janet's Loyalty – Maxed Out

Unlock a New Character: Edward Olani

Random Skill Card Unlocked: "Truth Seeker"

The loyalty bar flashed green, and the system chimed softly in my ear. I felt a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that Janet's trust in me was now unshakable. She had been through so much, and I had managed to guide her through it—keeping her safe and secure in the team's fold.

Janet, now more than ever, had become a cornerstone of the team. But I knew that even with her loyalty now firmly established, there would still be challenges ahead. The system had been right—this was just the beginning.

As I sat with her at the café, the noise of the surrounding students faded away, leaving just the two of us in a quiet bubble of understanding.

"Thank you," Janet finally spoke, her voice steady and calm. "I don't know what I would've done without you."

I smiled slightly, though I didn't feel the need to say anything. The weight of her gratitude hung heavy in the air, but it was more than enough for me.

"You've earned it," I said simply. "You're a part of this team now. We protect our own."

And with that, I knew that everything was aligning perfectly for us. The balance of loyalty and trust within the team was becoming something I could rely on.

But I also knew that the journey was far from over. There were still more challenges to face, more dangers to overcome, and more secrets yet to be uncovered. But with Janet at my side, and the loyalty of those who believed in the team, I had everything I needed to succeed.

Side Mission Completed: Janet's background revealed.

Janet's Loyalty: 100%

New Character Unlocked: Edward Olani

Skill Card Unlocked: "Truth Seeker"