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Task World 3: Brian Missed The Bus
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THE BENEFACTOR (English) 2
“There's nothing I can't do, Brian. I am limitless! Powerful!” Brian can't believe how much time can change a person. Josephine is his childhood best friend. They parted for several years and now they're back together. Just not the way he imagined it to be. Josephine's parents broke up. They left her to live alone in a small apartment next to Brian's dorm building. It was fate, in his opinion. Although Josephine doesn't acknowledge him as a friend anymore. When she said, ‘If you are indeed a friend of mine, where were you when I needed someone to help me?’ Brian was crushed with disappointment and guilt. They were both kids back then and Brian needs to go with his dad and register as his legitimate son. When he went back to his hometown, Josephine had already moved out. Brian was six years old that time. He wasn't even sure if Josephine was his real best friend before. But her image suited the blurry perception at the back of his head. Another thing is that Josephine can't
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"Do you know that guy?" Johann rolled his eyes. Jana found the action cute in him. "He looked like he swallowed some shit, you know. When you mentioned the gang." "That's to be expected from him. Josephine is her girlfriend. His aversion to me and my group is nothing surprising." Jana tapped his shoulder. "Thank you for playing the part with me. You memorised your part well. I should really go and treat you to some lunch. Let's go." "That too. Why do you want to pretend like you're some... superhuman being when he's around? I do find it strange when you act like it doesn't hurt. That must have been painful!" Jana shrug carelessly but she sincerely thanked Vivien in her mind. Her body composition can be easily altered. Fanning her pain tolerance to its maximum endurance is nothing. Now she can pretend to be Brian's lost childhood best friend. Although the impression is hard to prove, it's still a doable plan. It's better than nothing. All she had to do is act accordingly to he
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Brian ran late next morning in class. He stared at the long line of students getting listed from the guard house. He slept late thinking about Josephine and her 'friends'. This day, he wanted to talk with Jana. Brian decided to try and befriend them. As the old saying said, if he can't beat it then at least he can join it. "Sir! I'm with Jana!" A tall guy with a very large bag in front of him raise his hand. The guard eye him critically before asking, "On what ground, boy?" 'What ground?' Brian pushed his spectacles up on his nose bridge. It had slided down because of his perspiration. "Working student. Here's my working ID." Brian furrowed his brow. This guy repeated his studies and it looked like he's of legal age. Why did he mention Jana's name? The guard let him pass. After signing up his name for the punishment of cleaning the covered court later, Brian ran towards the tall guy. "Hey!" he greeted with a smile. The guy was surprised to see him. His eyes flashed with m
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Brian attended the morning class with his mind flying to space without any plans of returning any time soon. To solve his inner demons, he asked for Jana's usual place and bought a juice in advance to offer it for peace. The conversation was smooth and even mature, considering they both had wrong footed the other on the first glance. They had different opinions of the other, none of which are flagrant. Jana prove herself to be nice. Even if she burnt herself unknowingly, her lips flaming red and uncomfortable to look at. Brian couldn't sit still knowing she must have injured her own mouth. 'How can she survive growing up if she's too careless?' He recalled someone protecting Jana. It was 'Anthony.' Before Brian can ask Jana about it, a man appeared behind her with a small box of fruits and a mineral bottle. "Have you eaten anything for breakfast?" Brian silently told himself, 'They're lovers.' He can't be wrong this time. But it looks like god won't give him
Last Updated : 2022-12-01THE BENEFACTOR (English) FOURTH INSTANCE (3)
Vivien comforted Jana with religious scriptures and motivational passages. After an hour, the system said, "The host's main mission is to change the villain's ending. Dying doesn't have to be a bad thing. In fact, death has always been a powerful catalyst for a huge character shift in the protagonists' mentality. Is the host comforted well enough?" "No." Jana closed her eyes. "I recall George. He was left to deal with my death as well. I just... I can't think properly, okay?" "Host manage to make a huge impact in the last mission. The reward points is above satisfactory level. This should motivate the host enough." "Are you saying I should be caring only for the profits and not the methods that I'm taking?" Vivien ruthlessly said, "The host can barely save herself and buy her own freedom from the game. Why should she cry for other's misfortune?" Jana opened her mouth, only to close it dejectedly. Vivien, as an AI, didn't feel remorse and even blabbered, "The system will enter
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Brian knock over a trash bin. His smiled sheepishly when the students inside turned their eyes on him. He greeted, "Hi... sorry I'm late. I just ran straight from my class." "Oh..." Miles' eyes squinted. "Is this 'Brian', Jana? Johann will be so happy to see him." The curious stare became an unwelcoming glance afterwards. Brian had expected it. The guy who he had seen together with Jana in the library was Johann. Even if he do not belong in the group, he is still regarded as a member and the students here see him as friends. Brian is an active member of the debate club. On more than one occasion, he had arguments with Johann regarding the 'gangs' existing in school. Johann was always the one who step off the stage with a furious face. Not because he had lost but because the 'good' students present in the room doesn't want to hear his pro side. "Is he here because he wants to convert?" Jana cleared her throat. The burger in her hand uneaten and still in the perfect condition.
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At the third day of doing work in the church, Brian finally blended seamlessly in the group. The straightforward and no-nonsense people brought him a breathe of fresh air. They are not like the students in his class who only remembered him as the class president and as the responsible one. He was allowed to joke here. They doesn't mind that he wants to date Jana. The woman herself turned out to be full of talents. On one occasion, she sung for the church's grand chorale as a dare from Johann. In the end, the grand chorale's manager personally asked Jana to join the group. She refused vehemently in excuse of school and health-related issues. "Bri, pass me that one!" Brian lifted his head from the takeout dinner that Miles bought. He reach for the certain unopened brush and toss it towards Anthony. "Why won't you eat first? The food is getting cold." "It's fine. I don't have the appetite." Jana gave Brian a soda can. He muttered a thanks before chugging it down. "The place
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At some point, Jana's 'gang' was indeed related with 'vandalism' before and another acts of disturbances in the community. But she would argue that those initial actions was not from 'her' but the original soul. Hence why the first time she transferred in the mission and was aware of the surface plot, she immediately made a few preparations. First, she made her 'group' legal with certificates claiming authenticity and that they were just harmless students who wanted to earn honestly by doing group work and find belongingness in the school where they were usually called 'outcasts'. Complete with parent consent and the necessary counseling one by one. Now second, for Jana's 'motive' in creating this 'group'. That's where the pill that Vivien gave her became a huge help. With the excuse of her 'terminal unknown illness', Anthony won't have to be questioned for their purpose like raising support and comfort for her while recieving treatment. Consequently, in this turbulent part of Jo
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
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"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
