"Although I'm not supposed to do this, here, you can have this," he added, shoving his hand into his breast pocket and bringing out two hundred dollars before handing them over to Elias.
Elias looked at the money cautiously; though he really needed cash right now, he doubted that anyone would give up such a massive amount of money like that and instantly thought that this was some kind of set-up.
Elias looked around his surroundings warily, wondering if anyone was observing them.
The Police Chief observed Elias's actions and sighed deeply before he used his other hand to swiftly draw Elias's right hand forward and put the money in it.
"I promise that I'm not planning anything bad against you. I'm simply not the kind of guy who would observe something like this happen and not do the best that I could. You can also use this to open your account and make your first deposit at the bank. I've called them, and they should be waiting for your arrival to help you get things started," the Police Chief stated, handing out a piece of paper inscribed with the name of the bank and its direction so he doesn't get lost.
After searching the boy's home, they found that apart from the bundled stack of cash owned by his father, they all had a sizeable amount of savings; however, due to the nature of the case, all the money was confiscated until further investigation was done to determine whether it came from a reliable source of income or was part of the illegal funds, which they would use as a potential source of evidence.
None of the boy's family had a bank account except for his father, and they had already determined that it might be because the victim wanted to quickly clean the trace of his flee if need be, in case things went south.
So, he hoped this small token of gesture would help the young man before he started a new life until the investigation was over.
Hearing the Police Chief's words, Elias felt overwhelmed with so many emotions that he couldn't help but feel his eyes slowly moister by the second. He lowered his head slightly and said, "Thank you," his voice filled with gratitude.
As he spoke, he didn't even know when his tears began to stream down his cheeks, staining the floor below him.
The Police Chief nodded, "You're welcome. Don't forget to head over to the bank. I've ensured all the documents were provided to the bank to make things easier for you. I'll inform you about any progress we make on the investigation; in the meantime, stay out of trouble and take care of you and your brother. I'll see you later," he gently tapped Elias's shoulder before walking away to avoid attracting too much attention to their discussion.
Elias collapsed on his knees, clenching the two hundred dollars in his hands. He muttered, "Thank you," briefly shifting his attention to the side to stare at the Police Chief who had just entered the police station before he wiped away his tears and stood up to his feet to head over to the bank.
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Star Fall Bank Ltd
"Thank you for your patronage, Mr Elias. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day," said a bank staff member with a light smile at Elias, who stared at her with a blend of dazed and shocked expressions.
She gave him a quick nod before swiftly leaving, feeling uncomfortable under his bewildered gaze.
Hearing the woman's words, Elias snapped out of his thoughts and discovered she had already returned to the bank's building.
Embarrassed, he immediately raced to an alley nearby before looking around to ensure nobody was observing him. Finding no one, he focused on the holographic blue interface before him.
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Special Requirements Fulfilled:
[ Host ] has successfully opened a bank account.
[ Host ] is broke and lacks any financial support.
[ System Status Update ]
Hearts and Currency: x10 Cashback Rewards System Loading…
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Elias wiped his eyes with his hands a few times, trying to understand the weird holographic blue interface within his line of sight.
'This may be happening due to my elevated stress levels. It might go away if I ignore it,' Elias muttered to himself, attempting to form a reasonable explanation for what he was seeing.
However, as he was about to step forward, the holographic blue interface changed, prompting him to halt.
[ Hearts and Currency: x10 Cashback Rewards System Activated! ]
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Name: [ Elias Benjamin ]
Age: [ 24 years old ]
Current Relationship Status: [ Single ]
Current Bank Account Status: [ $2OO ]
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Elias stared at the status screen in shock before swiftly shoving his hand into his pocket and bringing out his phone. He quickly unlocked it and cross-checked the amount in his bank account with the amount on the holographic blue interface before him.
As expected, it was the same bank amount he had just deposited.
"Who's there?! If you stop this nonsense, I promise to let it go and not sue you for turning me into a testing dummy without my consent!" Elias yelled, realizing he may have become an unlucky participant in an advanced VR testing program.
However, looking around, he couldn't find anybody present; he was alone in the alley. Taking a deep breath and exhaling, Elias refocused on the tabs within the holographic blue interface, precisely following his eye movement, seeking an explanation.
The holographic blue interface changed again as though it could read his mind.
[ Congratulations, [ Host ] for awakening the Hearts and Currency System! This system ensures your financial prosperity by offering cashback rewards based on the depth of affection a woman feels towards you. ]
Elias read the contents of the holographic blue interface before him, doubting its genuineness. He pondered even more, seeking more 'in-depth explanations'.
[ Every monetary transaction you make for her benefit, whether gifts, dinners, or experiences, contributes to your cashback rewards. The cashback rewards are calculated using a multiplier system, where the level of affection directly impacts the multiplier. ]