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THE BENEFACTOR (English) 8
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
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 9
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
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 10
Brian guessed that his situation was the embodiment of 'putting your foot in the mouth.' He had talked a lot of bad things about Jana before. But now, he wanted to punch anyone who would dare cross Jana's way. He avoided Jana for the whole day. He doesn't know what to do. He can't think of a nice sentence to say except 'I hate you. Why did you hide it from me?' But is it really something so easy to tell? They had a rough start and Jana's thoughtful eyes always lead him back into thinking about their initial contact. Brian had condemned her for Josephine's sake. How long has it been? It was almost a year. They almost reach their first anniversary but he was still left in the dark regarding Jana's health conditions. He felt betrayed. For the first time in Brian's life, he gave in in his willful impulses and pierced his left ear. It was a beautiful silver earring. A small flower. This will remind him of Jana. It took him a very long time before opening up to his dad abou
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"Her health is not improving. It's rapidly deteriorating everyday. Even your presence couldn't help it, Brian. We should give her peace of mind and let her pass away without worrying about the two of us." Brian nodded his head absentmindedly. His head repeatedly playing Josephine's words about Jana. 'She's a whore! She became a queen bee of the gang because of this 'kind' of effort. What do you know about it, anyway? You're a bookish person. Of course you're clueless!' 'Gangs are essential for people like me, Brian. Because we found friendship in that. Having everyone's back behind you, feels like you can take on any challenge in life!' Josephine is clearly immature and short-sighted compared to Jana. Brian had noticed this before, but he hold himself back, scared that Josephine might be the one in the right and he would back the wrong horse. Still, he threw caution in the wind and started dating Jana. To understand the reason why she had a different thought process with his. H
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
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 2
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
THE BENEFACTOR (English) 3
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
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