What?! What's this? Miles asked himself, staring at the system's interface.
[Do you acknowledge Level 1?]
[Y / N]
Miles was dumbfounded. He had to glance at the pizza in his grasp. He never had enough spare change to buy his boss' pizza, but he had heard his boss boast that it had a wonderful, genuine taste. Was the taste so good it made people hallucinate?
Without even realizing it, Miles mentally selected yes, and a loading bar zipped across the display.
[The 10x Modern Money System]
[System focused on business and wealth-building activities, with scaling rewards based on complexity.]
[System is designed to make host not only the richest and wealthiest but also the most intellectually equipped for wealth-building in this modern society.]
[Starting balance: $10,000,000]
[10x income on any legitimate earnings]
[10x rebate on any personal expense paid]
Miles slowly dropped his pizza on the tarmac. Me? Have a system? A money system? I must be daydreaming.
[Generating host stats and financial profile... Completed]
[System Activated]
[Name: Miles Bennett]
[Age: 19]
[Account Balance: $10,000,121]
[EXP: 0/1000]
[System Level: 1]
[Level Daily Reward and Perk: $50 daily income bonus, $500 for every mission completed while the host is at the current level.]
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Attributes
[Financial Acumen: 4
Entrepreneurial Spirit: 5
Negotiation Skills: 2.5
Strength: 3
Agility: 2
Stamina: 5
Intelligence: 10
Charisma: 1 ]
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[Skill(s)
-Financial Analysis (Basic) /Ability to read and understand basic financial statements and market trends/: 10
-Negotiation Tactics (Basic)/Minor boost to success in deal-making and persuasion/: 5 ]
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Miles froze, a piece of pizza still resting on his tongue. Is this real? Systems were things he'd only heard about in passing from his college friends and their comic book obsessions. How is it possible that I have one? he thought, eyes fixated on the bold display of his account balance. Ten million dollars?!
[Your initial account balance has been strategically limited to avoid drawing attention. The funds are designated as a corporate investment to prevent interference from financial institutions.]
Speechless, Miles felt a torrent of questions flood his mind. There it was, staring back at him—ten million dollars—a mind-boggling sum for anyone his age to possess.
He glanced around nervously to make sure no one was witnessing this surreal moment—a glowing screen informing him he was a millionaire, with the potential to become even more. His head swam with disbelief.
"This has to be some kind of scam," Miles muttered, pushing himself to his feet. "An economic anomaly, you say? But why me?"
[Affirmative. The 10x Modern Money System has selected you as its host due to your unique attributes.]
[The System recognizes your dedication to cater for your younger brother, balancing your commitments to school, and maintaining your job at the pizza shop despite your circumstances. Your constant effort to improve your situation, alongside your pursuit of financial knowledge in your studies, makes you an ideal candidate and a perfect host.]
[You have shown an aptitude for managing what little you have, while constantly striving to maximize your opportunities. These qualities align with the goals of the 10x Modern Money System, which aims to accelerate growth in those with the drive to succeed.]
[Additionally, your current financial struggles have highlighted the potential for growth, and your learning in finance will allow you to optimize the rewards the system offers.]
[You have been chosen to achieve the success you seek. The System will help you unlock your potential and turn your dreams into reality.]
This was all real, and Miles could hardly wrap his mind around it.
Out of the billions of people on the planet, he had somehow been chosen, singled out for qualities that had drawn the attention of this extraordinary occurrence. If this is truly happening, he thought, then everything in my life is about to change.
As his thoughts raced, Miles began to push his bicycle forward, each step feeling lighter with this new potential.
Life had never been kind to Miles Bennett. He had lost his parents in a tragic car accident when Charles, his younger brother, was only a baby. Since then, Miles had shouldered the burden of raising Charles while juggling school and part-time work. But now, with this newfound System, hope surged through him. He could finally see a way out of the relentless cycle of hardship.
"All my income would be multiplied by ten? And my expenses will bounce back times ten?" Miles asked, the words rolling off his tongue in disbelief.
[Affirmative. However, only legitimate earnings will be multiplied. The System recognizes and rewards honest, lawful sources of income. Any attempt to obtain wealth through illegal or dishonest means will result in the immediate suspension of the System's benefits. Depending on the host's progress, this suspension may range from minimal to severe.]
Relief washed over him. "Well, I've never tried to make money the wrong way, and I don't plan to start now," he muttered.
[The 10x Cashback feature provides you, the host, with the unique advantage of receiving a 10x refund on expenses made using your personal accounts. This cashback applies exclusively to legitimate purchases made in your name, with transactions processed through your registered accounts.]
[Transactions made by anyone other than you, or funds given away casually, will not qualify for a rebate. Simply gifting money will not trigger the 10x multiplier.]
[Example: If you purchase a pizza for your own meal and the cost is $10, you will receive $100 back. However, if you buy a pizza for someone else and use their account or pay them directly, no cashback will be applied.]
Miles nodded. "This is surreal! So I really have ten million dollars in my account?!"
[Affirmative.]
[Name: Miles Bennett]
[Age: 19]
[Account Balance: $10,000,121]
[EXP: 0/1000]
[System Level: 1]
He fell silent, eyes locked on the pulsing eight-figure number on the interface. With this kind of money, he'd be the envy of everyone in college. Just minutes ago, he was the guy who couldn't catch a break—dumped by his girlfriend for being a nobody. Now, he was the owner of a fortune.
The idea of testing this newfound reality made his pulse race. He needed to confirm if the balance was more than just a number on a screen. A purchase at the nearest store would prove it, but a problem loomed—he didn't have his debit card with him. Remembering it was back at home, Miles climbed onto his bicycle, anticipation propelling him forward.
The remaining box of pizza sat behind him, a reminder of his current job as a delivery guy. But at this moment, Miles didn't care. He pedaled with urgency, the setting sun casting a golden glow over the road, and his gaze kept drifting to that account balance.