Lucas was napping as usual at noon. Since he started high school, he began to doze off during classes. He was falling behind in his studies due to constantly sleeping.
He didn't have any imaginary or concrete goals. Eventually, he would work for the government as a bureaucrat. High school life could be his easiest and most comfortable times.
Knowing all this, Lucas chose to devote all his time to things he loved instead of focusing on his studies in high school. Anime, manga, movies, and novels made up a large part of his life.
He had played computer games a few times throughout his life. However, most of the games he played were "Visual Novels." There was no online gaming culture for him.
He lived in a 20m² house provided by the government with the money they gave. The government only provided him with enough money to sustain his life. In addition to this, they had assigned a "Responsible Officer" to take care of him once a week.
The duty of the Responsible Officer was simple. They would visit children like Lucas once a week and monitor their mental and physical health.
Ultimately, children like Lucas were wards of the state. But despite that, Lucas would always prefer to have a normal family.
Finally, when school ended, he packed up his belongings and left the schoolyard. As soon as he left the yard, a black car caught his attention.
Lucas knew what this car meant. Such vehicles were usually used by "Higher Authorities." He quickly headed towards the car.
It looks like the car Mrs. Sarah drives.
The red stripe on the car confirmed Lucas's suspicion once again. Lucas approached the car slowly.
Suddenly, the car door opened. This meant nothing other than "Get in!" He gently opened the right rear door of the car.
There were three people inside the car. But the only familiar face belonged to Mrs. Sarah. Mrs. Sarah, as usual, was wearing a black skirt and a white shirt.
"Welcome, Lucas... Please, have a seat."
Lucas slowly sat in the right rear seat of the car. After sitting down, he closed the door. All the doors had suddenly locked.
"Hello, Mrs. Sarah." Azlear had met Mrs. Sarah a few times before. Lucas and Mrs. Sarah had met when Lucas started school for the first time.
Their meetings were usually short and involved specific directions. These directions mostly consisted of advice and information.
Lucas had learned in middle school that everything Mrs. Sarah said came from the government. Mrs. Sarah, like Lucas, had been raised as a child of the state. But despite everything, Mrs. Sarah was quite beautiful. Her slender body and authoritative demeanor were attractive qualities.
"Our country is under great pressure these days, and people like us have to fulfill our duty to the best of our ability."
Mrs. Sarah had trapped Lucas with her eyes, directing all her focus towards him. Mrs. Sarah was using her usual authoritative tone and gaze. Lucas understood the meaning of this gaze.
I have no chance of refusal...
"Mrs. Sarah, I'm still attending high school. At least, I want to finish high school..."
Lucas's words were interrupted. Mrs. Sarah began speaking again in a stern tone.
"This is an important matter... Besides, if you complete the task excellently, the state will owe you. You understand what that means, don't you?"
Mrs. Sarah continued her persistent attitude. She had to. The state didn't have many options for this task. Lucas was obligated for this task.
"If you have any wishes, just say it... I want you to know how valuable you are for this task."
Mrs. Sarah turned her gaze to the two men sitting in the front of the car. Lucas's childish behavior had bothered her.
What could be so important about this "task"?
Lucas was puzzled. The insistence made him curious about the task. Also, any "task" given by the state couldn't be beyond his capacity, right? At least, that's what Lucas thought.
"What do you want..." Lucas finally accepted. After all, he had lived comfortably until today. He knew there would be a price for it someday.
After Lucas's positive response, Mrs. Sarah finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Drive the car towards the airport... There's a special jet waiting for you there. Everything you need will be explained to you inside the jet."
A private jet? What could be so important!