Chapter 1: Chapter 1 – The Company’s Garbage

Ever since his parents passed, Arthur Gardner dreamt of working at a large and prestigious company. He had worked hard to get to this point, even though he was only working as an office boy.

What was worse was that Arthur had to work at the same company where his cousin Marco held an executive position of high rank. From the moment he began his work, his days were filled with misery, but he still tried to persist because it was the only dream his mother had for him.

Arthur Gardner, a 25-year-old man with brown hair, looked quite disheveled and really like a poor person, yet he had a rather attractive appearance, but all of it was surely covered by his extremely low social status.

On that day, Arthur was called back to Marco's room. And at that time, he also saw four other people standing in the room.

"Who gave you the job here? Trash like you only dirty this place. Why don't you just get out of here and go back to your place, on the streets?"

Marco walked slowly, his cool demeanor accentuating his wealthy background. Born into a family of considerable means, he had the luxury of buying whatever he wanted and even getting any girl he desired with the wealth he possessed.

Indeed, Marco was Arthur's cousin, but their lives were totally different a hundred percent. Marco's mother, Arthur's mother's older sister, married someone who was already rich. That was why he was left as the only poor one in the big family, making him isolated and not taken seriously by anyone.

Arthur raised his head slowly and cautiously and replied, "I got this job, Marco, in a legitimate way. I applied for it, and they thought I was suitable for the role."

Marco walked up to Arthur and pushed his chest back.

Arthur had no choice but to comply, for he was treated cruelly and had no other options. With employment opportunities scarce in the country, he had to make money somehow.

Everyone was desperate to get any kind of job, and even getting food was a struggle. Hence, faced with such oppressive conditions, Arthur had no option but to submit. "I have to," he thought.

"Arthur, you should know that I have a high position in this company. I am one of the highest executives here. I can do anything to you, including firing you right now. So, you better not try to defy me. Now, show that you really want to keep working here," Marco said arrogantly. Then he asked the other four people in the room to hold Arthur and force him to kneel on the floor.

Two hands grabbed Arthur while his legs were kicked. He was obviously struggling as four people attacked him. He was then thrown to the floor and made to kneel. 

Marco then moved his feet in front of Arthur's face. 

"Lick the bottom of my shoe. Show that a dog like you really obeys its master."

Marco waved his shoe in Arthur's direction, and it landed right on his face, but Arthur remained unresponsive and still.

Marco felt satisfied doing this. It was a pleasure for him since he felt betrayed upon finding out about his relationship with Arthur. He felt that by doing this, he could get back at him, and therefore he would keep on doing it, making his life in the company uneasy because it really made him happy.

He glanced at Arthur with a sneer and mocked, "Useless human, dog, animal." He then stepped forward and delivered a powerful kick to Arthur's stomach, causing him to grunt in pain.

Arthur received a kick right in the stomach, but not many people know if that was due to the suffering he had endured in his life. He was used to physical labor, especially since he was also used to being abused by his peers, which made him quite able to withstand physical treatment from others.

In this world, only those with wealth and power can do anything they want. However, that was something very far from Arthur, someone who was truly born poor at the lowest level of the social hierarchy.

He was very poor, and even a job as an office boy at a company was still considered too high for him.

Marco spat on the floor, right in front of Arthur.

"Arthur, lick my spit. I know it's an honor for you, right? I just ate a 10,000 USD meal, I'm sure there's still some of the taste left in my spit."

The four other people standing around Arthur laughed at how he was being humiliated like that.

"Garbage should be treated as garbage indeed."

"Hahaha, Master Marco looks like he's a bit hesitant to lick your spit. Do we need to give him a little push? Hahaha."

Arthur knew that Marco wouldn't easily let him live in peace. However, he wasn't that low to obey all of his orders. For him, receiving kicks on his body was still better than doing what he was being commanded to do now.

Arthur clenched his fists, hoping he could retaliate against all the treatment he was given, but of course, he had no power to do so.

"You're better off hitting me than asking me to do this, Marco," Arthur said with a firm tone, followed by another kick from Marco and a few other people surrounding him.

After that, the door in the room opened, and a girl stepped in. She was Linda, Arthur's fiancée, who had been engaged since his parents were still alive.

Linda was an incredibly gorgeous girl. Standing at 175 cm tall, her body was incredibly sexy, with light brown hair, full breasts, wide hips, and a complexion that was as white as snow. Her beauty was undeniable, and it was love at first sight for anyone who laid eyes on her.

"Linda?" 

Arthur turned to Linda, but the girl walked to Marco's side and put her hands on the man's waist. Then she brought her face close to Marco's and kissed him.

"What are you doing?" Arthur asked in surprise.

Linda and Arthur had been engaged since their senior high school days due to their parents' relationship at the time. However, Linda had never been willing to accept the engagement. But since the death of her parents, she was finally free to escape the torment that had been weighing her down.

Linda was a very beautiful woman, admired by many. Of course, she didn't want to waste her life on Arthur, who was nothing but trash. She wouldn't have a future if she chose him.

"Arthur, you should know, I never accepted our engagement, and now that my parents are gone, I can decide to end it," Linda said, then hugged Marco again.

"Hahaha.... " Marco laughed loudly. "Even your fiancé has left you, Arthur. I think you're no longer worthy of living in this world."

"Linda!" Arthur raised his face. "Don't you know that Marco is a playboy? He's just using his wealth to attract women, then leaving them."

"Arthur!" Linda exclaimed, her dissatisfaction bubbling up as she spoke. "Even though Marco is a playboy, he has promised me loyalty, and he even got me a new sports car worth one hundred thousand dollars! What can you offer me? I'm sure Marco's shoes are still worth more than your life!" 

Linda was satisfied to vent her built-up frustration, easily belittling Arthur, who had made her suffer by having to accept the reality of living with trash. But now her life has changed. There was Marco, who would make her happy.

"Finally, I'm the first one to experience Linda's embrace," Marco said boastfully, wrapping his arm around the girl's waist with pride.

"See, Arthur, your ex-fiancée is such a stunning beauty; far beyond your reach. You couldn't even hold her hand or win her heart. Can you imagine the joy I'm feeling while I'm embracing your dream girl?" he asked mockingly.

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Arthur lifted his face and looked towards Linda, "Linda, we were engaged due to our parent's agreement and we did it to honor what they had given us, you shouldn't easily destroy all of this just because they had passed away."

"Arthur, it seems you are dreaming too high, even in your dreams I don't want to be your fiancée. You should go back to the streets and live with the trash, because that is where your life belongs."

Linda answered with hatred on her face, yet she sweetly caressed Marco's chest.

"Marco, you've won this round," Arthur said victoriously. "But I'm not giving up. I'll keep trying until I make something of myself here." 

"Ha ha ha," Marco laughed, giving him a friendly pat on the shoulder. "You're so determined, Arthur. I wish you the best of luck!" 

Arthur left Marco's room feeling deflated like the whole world was against him and expected him to fail. He was seen as worthless by many, but deep down, he still had faith that he could be somebody.

[Ding!]

Suddenly, a strange buzzing sound sounded in his ear.

"What was that?" Arthur asked, perplexed.

[Binding The VIP System...

[10%...

[30%...

[80%...

[100%...

[Binding complete.]

Then, a screen that only Arthur could see appeared in front of his eyes.

“What is this?” 

Arthur looked confused at the transparent screen that had appeared in front of him, he touched the screen, but his hand passed through it. The object was exactly like the ones in the sci-fi stories. "But is this real? How did I get something like this?”

[Host: Arthur Gardner]

[Body: 20 (Weak)]

[Mind: 35 (Good)]

[VIP Points: 0]

[Skills: Need VIP Points to unlock new skills]

[System Comment: Your body may look good, but it isn't getting the nourishment it needs! That's why you look older than you should and don't feel your best. Get your hands on some delicious and nutritious grub. So you can feel more energized, content and look even more fabulous!]

[Welcome, Arthur Gardner, to the VIP System! ]

[Your mission is to become the most prestigious person in the world, to attain wealth, fame, and to have every woman you desire.]

[The System will provide you with the necessary resources to start your journey of becoming the most VIP person in the world.]

"What happened?" Arthur was still confused about what was happening, words appearing in front of him and a very soft and calming voice whispering in his ear.

"Wait? Who are you? What are you doing to me?" Arthur asked, bewildered.

[I'm the system that's connected to you and that follows you wherever you go.]

[I won't be given to anyone else until you pass away, and I'll help you get whatever you need in life.]

"What the heck is this system?" Arthur asked, bewildered by the sudden influx of information.

[Now, take a look at your phone notifications.]

"Huh?" Arthur felt confused and then opened the notifications on his phone.

"[Bank Central World] The balance of your account ending in xxx69 is USD 10,000,000,000,000.00."

"What???" Arthur was shocked when he realized that the balance in his account had skyrocketed.

Arthur never could have imagined that there was ten trillion US dollars in his account. He was overwhelmed by the thought of all the things he could now afford and buy with such a huge amount of money.

"Wait, is this really true? I double-checked my financial statement, there must be no mistake," he asked, astonished.

[This is my bonus to you as a way of introducing myself, Host. I like your personality, and I'm sure you'll be great. Use the money as you wish.]

[Okay, Host, do good deeds, and you will get skill points, with VIP points, you can upgrade any skill you want in life.]

[Congratulations once again! Host.]

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