The system explained to Arthur the man's current position and situation. It had been three days since Arthur Wang had stayed at XXX hotel, one of the luxury hotels in the city of Arshen. Of course his visit to the city was for business.
"Does the Zorro Building Company really exist? Isn't it just a fictitious company just like the face and identity Arthur Wang is using now?" Arthur was still wondering. He still did not fully understand how the strongest system he was currently using worked.
Arthur immediately searched for information through a laptop in the hotel room. An object that seemed to have been prepared by the system for him as well. Not only a laptop, there was also a smart phone and a suitcase of clothes that belonged to Arthur Wang.
Arthur was a little stunned when he read the information about Zorro Building Company. The company was real and he was the owner of the company.
"Did the system I used really organize everything to that extent? Even companies and people that didn't exist before came into existence?" Once again Arthur wondered.
No matter how much Arthur thought, he still couldn't fully understand.
"Never mind, the important thing is that I can get a chance to take revenge on Dave and Eve. It's up to me how the system works." Finally Arthur decided not to bother too much anymore. He should just focus on his goal from now on.
"Let's see if the system also gives me money." This time Arthur turned to the smart phone lying on the nightstand, and checked Arthur Wang's account balance.
"Fifteen thousand dollars? Seriously?" Arthur chuckled as he shook his head. Although the amount was actually quite a lot, but for the owner of a large company, the amount of money in Arthur Wang's account seemed like a joke.
"The money is the initial capital provided by the system. You should make the best use of it as support in carrying out the mission." The system's voice rang out.
"Okay, I understand," Arthur said. He felt that what the system had prepared at this time was good enough.
Arthur came out of the hotel room when it was time for lunch. He ate at the hotel restaurant while thinking about what steps he wanted to take now. Since the system hadn't given him a mission yet, it seemed like he should relax first.
"Did you hear the news about Arthur Greens? They say he's been missing since three days ago." The person whose desk was behind Arthur was talking to his friend. It seemed like they were also businessmen like Arthur.
Previously, the system had indeed explained to Arthur that during the time he started as a user, time in the real world had passed for three days.
"He disappeared after transferring all his assets to Dave Greens, his half-brother. Isn't that too suspicious?" The person added.
"Of course it's suspicious. But the police haven't found any evidence that Arthur Greens' disappearance was the result of his half-brother's actions. Besides, there are other rumors that he ran away with a woman." Another person responded.
"Running away with a woman after giving up all his wealth? That doesn't make sense. Especially since he also has a fiancée."
"That's right. I also feel that the rumors are overblown. If he ran away with a woman, wouldn't he need a lot of money to support her?"
Arthur sighed slightly at the conversation. Apparently the news of his disappearance had spread. And it seemed that Dave and Eve had been spreading bad rumors about him in order to cover up their actions.
Arthur's mind went back to Liliana, his mother. The old woman must be very sad right now. After all, Arthur was her only child. Although their relationship was not good lately because of Eve, Liliana was still a caring mother. Often, Arthur would find boxes of food at the doorstep of his apartment. Who else would do that if not Liliana. Arthur knew the taste of his mother's dishes by heart.
Ah, to think of all that, Arthur's sadness and regret came rushing back. He shouldn't have shunned Liliana in the first place just because she didn't like Eve. Didn't he also know that his mother was not a liar or a drama queen? Even when Liliana was unfairly divorced by Arthur's father because of a third person, she was still a good person. That's why all of her father Arthur's assets and wealth didn't go to Dave and his mother. Because his father Arthur eventually realized that throwing Liliana away for a snake woman like Dave's mother was the biggest mistake of his life.
"In the end, I became as much of an asshole as my father. I abandoned my mother for a snake woman." Arthur muttered softly. He finished his meal and left the restaurant.
Arthur took a short walk around the hotel where he was staying to get some fresh air. His chest suddenly felt very tight as he kept thinking about his mother. He wanted to go to Liliana's house and tell her that he was fine. But her face and identity were different now. Liliana wouldn't recognize him and if he insisted on introducing himself as Arthur Greens, it would be very strange. Her mother might even report him to the police.
'WALK EASTWARD FOR 300 METERS. AFTER THAT, THE SYSTEM WILL GIVE YOU THE FIRST MISSION.'
The watch Arthur wore displayed a transparent screen in front of the man and gave instructions. Of course, only Arthur could see the screen.
Arthur did as instructed by the system. Walking 300 meters to the east, he arrived in front of a restaurant.
"Why did I have to come here? I already had lunch." Arthur muttered cluelessly.
'THE MISSION TARGET WILL APPEAR IN THIRTY SECONDS.'
Arthur stood waiting and his eyes widened when he saw a woman coming out of the restaurant.
"Eve?" Arthur unconsciously muttered. He really did not expect that he would meet the woman who had thrown his body into the abyss so soon.
Eve seemed to be walking hurriedly while talking to someone on a phone call. Her face had an unflattering expression, as if she was talking about something bad right now.
"I don't want to get involved in bad news, Dave. You promised me that my name would be cleared and not linked to Arthur's disappearance. I don't want the public to suspect me, let alone criticize me!" Eve spoke sharply in a voice restrained from being heard by others, but of course Arthur could hear her clearly.
Arthur's hands clenched tightly and his jaw hardened. He wanted to lunge at the snake woman and strangle her right now.
"Arrgghhh!" Eve suddenly cried out. Someone snatched the cell phone she was using to make a call and carried it away.
The large screen of Arthur's watch reappeared. The system seemed to be giving instructions again.
'FIRST MISSION: CHASE DOWN THE MUGGERS AND HELP RECOVER THE TARGET'S STOLEN CELL PHONE.'
"What?" Arthur was stunned with an expression that was hard to describe.