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THE BENEFACTOR (English) SYSTEM MALFUNCTION
JANA HEARD a whistle overhead. She ducked in response to the dangerous sound. There came a sudden gust of hot, scorching wind from a flying object. "Watch out!" Denise' blinding smile welcomed Jana. "I thought you'd never get out. Do you like it?" Jana's eyes bulged. The centre is an advanced setting with different themes at every corner. Standing at the middle of everything is a series of mirrors, even hundreds of them. Small planes, the size of her head, keep roaming the wind. "I know you're confused but... from now on, you will be using your own appearance at every instances in the future. Your profile would be constructed by the system but your face, your name and your age, would remain constant thereof." That's how Jana recognized Denise from her entrance in the second mission. "How..." Jana swallowed the shock in her chest and asked, "Where am I going to stay now?" Denise stared at her in response. Jana reached her shoulders to shake it. "Where do I—" She then hea
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Jana's apartment wasn't in any way big and lavish. The building outside looks grand but every room inside is not bigger than their comfort room in reality. "Wow. It's great, Jana." Even Denise' halfhearted compliment doesn't look right. Jana pursed her lips. "How about I treat you to some food?" "It's fine. The last thing you wanted to do right now is to spend money when there's a system upgrade. Say, Jana, don't you think this upgrade is a bit suspicious?" Jana stared outside the window and noted the still moving rankings on the billboard. Her name now wiped out of the spot. "Is there something wrong?" "Nothing's right with this, Jana. Look, if there really is a system upgrade, we don't need to quit the game altogether. Those system level up rewards will be given automatically and we can use it by the next instance. I think the game went bonkers for a moment and the developers don't know how to fix it." "The developers?" Jana opened her Ai terminal and lifted a brow. "How
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Jana eyed the vending machine with a weirded-out expression. She asked Denise for a jacket, since the weather dropped suddenly in the game center. This drop of temperature is not unexpected for those who are staying in the dorms. 'Why is there rows of jackets sold inside this vending machine?' Truly makes her wonder what else are sold in vending machines in the game center. The price is not cheap. Jana sighed as she slip herself into the warm jacket. 'Now on to that dinner I was promised...' A loud zoom went past her ear. The wind swept her hair up and then it stopped abruptly. Exhaust bellowed on her face. The smell is not too bad. Not. too. bad. Jana knew nothing about motorcycles. But it doesn't take two on two to notice the shiny exterior of the big bike in front of her. Sleek, and full of vigor. 'Why does it has to be green though?' "Hey, are you Player Jana?" A haughty voice asked. It came from the girl mounting the big bike. She took off her helme
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"See you after two instances, okay?" Denise waved her hands. She smiled and gingerly pushed Jana into the portal. Jazz gave her a shallow nod as goodbye. Denise's circle of friends weren't that friendly. In fact, Jana is scared of them. That's why when the mission finally prompted for her to go, she hastily agreed and excused herself out. She can read the ambience in the room— no one trusted her. Only Jazz patted her shoulders as a welcome gesture. Jana can sympathize with her decision to make Ezekiel's whereabouts a secret. If this game has a million of players, it is indeed quite a headache considering whom are they going to trust. There's also someone in Denise's friend group who is extremely familiar to her. It's Spencer. He's the man who helped her in her past mission! He's the best friend of Ezekiel in an instance before. Jazz divulge that Spencer is the only person aside Jana who was able to follow Ezekiel in some instances. Although his chances are 25 pe
Last Updated : 2022-12-01THE BENEFACTOR (English) Task World 5: Meeting the Castigator
‘Vivien, allow me to clarify. I have to look for a man with violet eyes, white long hair and a dragon tattoo on his back?’ Jana was surrounded by raucous men and flapping noises— all coming from rows of table where they're playing cards. Those requirements are hard to miss. The pale hair should be a dead giveaway about who is his mission target for this instance. The problem is, she can't find the man. The gamblers were all hiding their heads in a hoodie. Gambling is an offense in this setting. It's a capital offense in this country. So Jana is in a situation that may lead her to death. Instantly. 'Is Ezekiel... really inside this task world?' Vivien issued a happy nod. "Yes, host! I can detect his life force when we entered the world. There shouldn't be any mistakes." Jana doesn't know how Ezekiel managed to do it, but he hijacked Vivien's membrane and changed all of her data. The system malfunction was all his doing. It could be said that Ezekiel created a system of his own.
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'If Kiel and Houston is fated to meet today, with the female protagonist's line of work, maybe she will lead the authorities in the raid tonight?' That thought stopped Jana from going out and foregoing her plan. Although the stranger's intention was noble, he can't let Kiel meet Houston right now. Jana aims to intervene and take Kiel away— act as his saviour! With an alternative plan in mind, Jana took her drink and raise it to the man who remained true to his word and sat across her to the seats designated for the middle class people. The man stiffened visibly. He wave back after a few moments of delay. He slanted his body a little to the man on his left and whispered slightly. Jana became conscious all of a sudden. 'What are they talking about?' _______________ "I have some news for you, buddy." Spencer sure is happy, if the slight giddy undertones of his voice is good of an indication. He's slightly rocking his chair back and forth. The only thing he lacks right now is
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Jana later found out that she can't look to the actual gambling table. It was too far from her position and neither of her seatmates has a great view. She regret spending 12 golds just for it."Ah, I think Kiel is up in the next round."Jana spat the sunflower seeds out of her mouth and directly to the trash bin prepared to the side. She tried to stand but the people behind her started to complain."Hey! All I can see is your big head! Sit down!""What is she standing up for?""Is she waiting for an honorary mention or something?"Jana sat back on her seat with a pinch of annoyance in her gut. 'Why do we have to pay for this kind of treatment?' She began to look around for any suspicious individual— although there's no one 'normal' and 'decent' looking in their situation with all of their covered heads and back."Hey, girl." The woman beside her noticed the pendant dangling on her waist. Jana swore inside. She immediately hid the pesky little thing and waited her to continue. "That ma
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"Where did they run?" The captain of the group was a new appointed officer. Houston doesn't feel right around this senior, but she respects how work should be done and so she shut her own complains 'til the raid is over. "Kiel suddenly disappeared. He became invisible, like the wind.""Disappear? Are you for real?" Denise Marshal closed her eyes and inhaled slowly. Houston tactfully lowered her head, waiting for her mood to pass. When she finally recovered, she instructed them, "Interrogate those men we've caught. Don't skip one man until they eventually tell something about our main target. Give me name, something just to have a lead. We can't show the sirs nothing but an open hand, got it?!""Yes, captain!"Houston didn't know why, but there must be something wrong with Ms. Marshal. She's making everything personal and her desperate moves confuses not only Houston herself but the rest of the team."What do you know about Ms. Marshal?"Poshy chuckled as they walk out of the building.
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THE BENEFACTOR (English) Reality (3)
Ezekiel and Jana went shopping the whole morning. Because they were both college students both short in money, they opted to go visit thrift stores and dollar shops. They found a lot of useful things and a few miscellaneous items that Jana bought specifically for Vivien."I created Vivien for myself. I lost her halfway when my souls scattered. I'm glad that she went with you. She followed my memories and hold on to you, you're the most familiar thing to both of us inside the game." Ezekiel took a sip in his iced coffee while they walked in the park. His black jacket reeked of his head throb perfume. Every lungful of Jana makes her head full of his scent. "At first I thought she'd go for Jazz but then Jazz already had a system of her own so... it's kind of... complicated.""She never stopped looking for you, you know. She's a loyal older sister.""Yeah, I guess. We never really got to be closer before. After knowing about the things she did in order to find me... I feel happy. I was ne
THE BENEFACTOR (English) Reality (2)
It was a silent morning of February when our midterm exams began. I finished my paper and turned it in within 30 minutes of the test. My favorite part was the critical essay writing because the topic used was my report in the first month of the school-year, hence the subject is my forte. However, it was a minor subject. So passing it would mean I don't have to take it again. That's my main motivation the whole time I was taking it.I jogged to the cafeteria to get myself an early lunch. The crowded hall gets a bit humid and annoying during the break time, so I have to deal with my food at the earliest time to avoid unnecessary arguments with my schoolmates.Someone beat me on my favored seat when I got there.The spot with the nicest seat would be the window by the last corner of the room. It has a wide view of the cafeteria as well as the beautiful gardens outside the glass wall.It was a junior of mine who beat me to it. A fourth year highschool student with the dumbest polka dot ha
THE BENEFACTOR (English) Reality
'Meow.' Vivien hates her current situation. She can't speak! And her owner has been grumpy for the last two days. What seems to be the problem of the great Ezekiel?Well, apparently, he can't find her former host. Miss Jana 'hoest' Tesoro. Vivien is naturally sad about this— not. 'Hmp!'Her last host was indeed a very good one at exaggerating her mistakes and berating her about her lack of support! But to be fair, Vivien does miss Jana.They've passed several worlds and lived several lifetimes together. It is impossible not to get attached."What do you think about it, Ezekiel?" Spencer paced the room two times. When the man he questioned did not answer, he turned his face to Ezekiel's side. "Kiel? Hello?""What do you exactly hate about her? The one who jailed you inside the game is her uncle. You should stop associating them together. You have to take into consideration the fact that the game consumed her when she forced her way into the simulation just to save you.""That's what ir
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 7
"What do you suggest, Roshan?" The emperor is old. He had an expression that shows how tired he is even if this is his first private meeting this very day. He's not that enthusiastic about Jana and Roshan's relationship. He sees colors for what they really are. Pixena is hailed the winner even when the match has not yet started. What's wrong with giving Jana the third rank? Roshan has defended her to this point. Their relationship is obvious. He would always favor Pixena over any other girl in the empire. Bias works this way. Still, he can't dictate Roshan's wishes. If he saw Ms. Jana as a worthy woman... then he could only give his blessings."This month." Ezekiel gave Jana a small smile. He wrapped his hands around her delicate fingers, massaging it lightly. "I want the wedding to be this month."Jana can't believe it!This man tricked her thoroughly!With warm tears in her eyes, she nudged him lightly by the shoulders. That's why he said Jana should enjoy this world— because it was
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 6
"Lady Pixena, do you have any words for the players of this cooking event?" The emcee was more than elated to finally interview the prime minister's daughter. The woman was even more gorgeous up close!"Well, I chose to be blunt. Haha! If Lady Jana wins in this event, I will willingly shave my eyebrows."It was the hardest blow. Even Jana who was seen to be smiling up until three seconds ago is now frowning hard with a hurt expression on her face. Pixena didn't even flinch. She laughed right at the audience's face.'I thought I had to sabotage her dish to make Roshan lose his interest for her but lo and behold! She did it herself!' Pixena inhaled and assumed her timid expression."Wo-Wow!" The man got more than he expected. He only wanted to throw shade at Lady Jana for entertainment purposes but now Lady Pixena pulled a wide blown start of a real cat fight!Jana's parents took offense at what Pixena said. Even if Jana's dish does look bad. It doesn't warrant her insult just like tha
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Denise hasn't shown her presence. It was official, she finally got out of the game. Ezekiel told her that and it finally settled the little bit of conscience in her mind.Morning came and the cook-off session started. Pixena —unsurprisingly, joined the challenge and ordered tons of vegetables and spices for her own use. The emperor was too biased because she allowed Pixena to do this when in fact, he had strictly implied that no one should use resources aside from what the organizers had prepared."Ladies and gents, you will be given an hour each to complete your dishes!"'Might as well give me an eternity and it will still taste the same— morbid shit.' Jana stood above the platform readied for her. The audiences scattered around to look at the two meter distance. Every contestant have either a concerned or nervous expression. Only Pixena was confident, smiling brightly and scattering kisses everywhere.Ezekiel stood at the center of the stage. He is one of the panelist chosen to judg
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 4
On that morning, Jana tried to see if she can make use of her antagonistic halo and be good about something in just one night. She heard something about 'beginner's luck' and so she hopes to see if the same good fortune applies to her.Well, it was proven not.She started early in the morning, doing her job earnestly and receiving cuts from the knife and burns from the pan itself. Up until now she can't see herself improving. Ezekiel was hopefully supplying her with good words. Too good words but the man won't personally taste the dishes that she prepared. She can take the hint so his promising words became empty not long after she exposed his dual face and black heart.Jana doesn't know which one to make tomorrow. 'God! The event will start tomorrow and I'm still not prepared!' Which dish is she going to make?She need not ask to know that Pixena will be there too. The life of the villain wraps around the protagonist. So if her name is on the participating list, then it means Pixena
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 3
"Pixena!" The exquisite saloon had its windows widely opened. It's understandable why they only cater to beautiful women— it would be a shame lowering the curtains down when the most fantastic view is inside. "Oh, wow! Girl, you look splendid!""Do I?" Pixena wasn't pleased. She cut her hair shorter than she would have liked. That's all because Roshan said that girl... Well, 'Jana' needs to cut her hair short. Could there be any other meaning why Roshan wanted the woman to cut her hair that way? No! It must be because Roshan himself likes girls with shoulder-width hair and nothing else.It's bad for eavesdropping on other people's conversation but she can't help it! Pixena liked Roshan for so long and these past three months... Jana has been following him like a loyal dog. She had dug about the woman's background— nothing shady. In fact, Jana has quite the modest background and the skill to boost it up too.At the age of ten, she was able to refine materials for her dad to use in thei
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… a month ago …The people of the Durham empire looked all wealthy and secure in life. She saw the rural parts of the empire— still, even the farmers themselves have gold pendants in their necklace to show some sophistication. A mark that they came from a prosperous country, and that their ruler is generous enough to let them grow.Jana's family this time is a wealthy craftsman. Her father makes watches, customized jewelry and even compasses. He was even once commissioned by the royals themselves to make a gold-rimmed eye-glasses.Needless to say, her family has a reputation to uphold. And yes, their family knows how to live well too.Jana wore her velvet green nightgown and jewelries on her head. From afar, she's a sculpture of perfect glam. Up close, her skin looks radiant— not even a scar anywhere.A result of a good upbringing from a wealthy family.Her kitten heels clacked on the tiles while she walked gracefully on the corridor, Jana's eyes like an eagle hunting her prey.Her ta
