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I Destroyed My Wealth to Win #DRAMAX

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00:00:00I've lived on family funds since age 7. In 2nd grade, I maxed out 2 credit cards, $100 million each.

00:00:06In 3 days, by junior high, I'd sold company stock, cashed out $10 billion and spent it in a month.

00:00:15I rocked Tidecourt's economy and nearly cost dad his company. In 10 years, I drained a multi-billion dollar company

00:00:21drive. But today, dad says we're bankrupt. He told me to go home and farm.

00:00:25Being thousands of miles away, I don't share my father's panic. Hearing the news, I feel no sadness or disappointment.

00:00:31Instead, I actually look relieved. I toss the mop aside and flop onto the floor.

00:00:36Crap system, you heard that, right? We're broke now. Go find another host. All the money I've spent, consider it

00:00:41wasted. Wait, host. Don't. The system is nearly mature. You can't quit now.

00:00:46A mechanical, yet sly voice rings in my mind. Hearing the system's voice, but all you do is scam me

00:00:52for money. I'm done.

00:00:54To raise this top crafting system, I kept hustling for cash. And so, I was branded the no-one wastrel

00:00:59in Ardenia.

00:01:00But the result wasn't ideal. Everyone thought I lived lavishly, squandering fortunes. But I was the most miserable heir around.

00:01:05Other rich kids drove luxury cars and lounged with beautiful women. While I worked grueling jobs for cash, I lived

00:01:11on scraps every day to save money to fund the system.

00:01:14Sadly, after 10 years, the crap system still hasn't matured. Now, I'm tired. I'm done playing.

00:01:18Host, you're only short a tiny bit. You just need $2.3 million more. Trust me. This crap system has

00:01:24tricked me too many times.

00:01:25My host, this really is the final time. Just agree to the transfer, and the system will finish loading.

00:01:30I checked my account balance. Deducting my fair home, I have exactly $2.3 million left. This system really wants

00:01:36to squeeze me dry.

00:01:37No way. If I give you another cent, then I'm an idiot. Even if you put a war steel suit

00:01:41blueprint right in front of me, I still won't give you a dime.

00:01:44My stance is firm. As soon as I speak, my expression shifts. In my mind, a full suit blueprint appears.

00:01:50Looking at the exquisite mechanical suit, my heart starts racing. I feel myself starting to cave.

00:01:54What man could resist this temptation? Host, I'm really not lying.

00:01:58But with your current skill level, you can't build it even with a blueprint. You need my help.

00:02:02Trust me. Just $2.3 million more. And the TCS will be yours.

00:02:05I swallow hard. I have to stay calm. This is the crap system's trap. I have to resist. Fine. Transfer

00:02:11it.

00:02:11In the end, I can't resist. A second later, the bank alert pops up. I've lost count of how many

00:02:16times I've gone broke.

00:02:17I pat myself off, stand up, and sigh. Forget it. After so many scams, what's one more?

00:02:22Just as I finish tidying up, my head starts feeling heavy. Then, a ding, sounds in my mind, followed by

00:02:28a mechanical voice.

00:02:29The top crafting system has finished loading. Host attributes enhanced. Starter pack delivered. Store unlocked.

00:02:34I freeze. This time it's real. The system didn't lie to me. As my consciousness entered, the system panel appeared.

00:02:40Host, Elliot Bly. Crafting level. 1 prestige. 0 wealth. 20,000 appearance. 88 math. 61 physics. 60 chemistry. 60 biology.

00:02:4860 data science. 60 language. 100.

00:02:51Looking at my stats, I feel a surge of rage. The crap system only enhanced me this much.

00:02:55Every grade's a borderline. Host, this is the maximum enhancement.

00:02:59A 60 already surpasses most humans. In math, you're better than 99% of the population.

00:03:04But I'm still not satisfied. My appearance score is still too low.

00:03:07Raise it a bit more, or I want a refund. After some haggling, I successfully get the system to raise

00:03:12my appearance to 92.

00:03:13Now, I can truly shine in the real world. I also learned how the system works.

00:03:17To craft high-tier gear, I need a higher level. My current level 1 skill isn't enough to build the

00:03:23warsteel suit.

00:03:23Leveling up requires boosting science stats. Good things require hard work, not free handouts.

00:03:28There are two ways to level up. One via status, the other via riches. Basically, fame and money.

00:03:33The various blueprints and tools available in the store all cost prestige and wealth points too.

00:03:38After figuring it out, I take a deep breath. It's time to open the starter pack.

00:03:42After a decade of funding this system, it can't be that bad, right?

00:03:451 math-solving card. Difficulty 60-70. 1 small graphene battery blueprint.

00:03:50This should've been a fusion battery. This time, my haggling failed.

00:03:53Ultimately, I reluctantly accepted this underwhelming starter pack.

00:03:56Before heading home, I stopped by the school lab to make a sample graphene battery.

00:04:01After all, when I return, I'm no longer a wealthy scion. I might not have the tools to make it

00:04:05there.

00:04:06I have to admit, even if my high school isn't the best, it has decent equipment.

00:04:09The tuition finally paid off. The school accepted my departure.

00:04:13The school extracted more than just tuition from its rich student body.

00:04:17But not with me. They couldn't make a dime off me. In fact, they had to pay me.

00:04:21After all, it wasn't easy to clean the toilets daily.

00:04:23The broke kid is finally gone. But who's going to clean now? The principal is torn.

00:04:28Sir? Where's Elliot? An old man rushes into the office in a panic.

00:04:32Probably at the airport by now. Idiot. You let a genius escape.

00:04:35These cedar highs shot at making history. The principal looks confused.

00:04:39A 1-7-year-old who can design this experiment is destined to change the world.

00:04:43The old man sighs. Heartbroken. The principal is still lost.

00:04:46On the plane, I see my prestige has jumped to 340. Then I realized that when I made the battery,

00:04:52I forgot to clear the log. Someone must have seen it. But the log doesn't bother me.

00:04:56It's not the blueprint. Besides, to use the battery, you need a special conductive port.

00:05:00My battery is still unique. Since prestige is useless for now, I dump it all into my crafting level.

00:05:05The crap system told me that until I hit level 2, my base science stats, excluding language,

00:05:10cannot exceed 60. The extra point in math, was a bonus for years of funding. What a rip off.

00:05:15But looking at my 300 over 1000 XP bar, I feel much better. Level 2 crafting shouldn't be too hard.

00:05:20What's the wealth 2 XP rate? $10,000 equals 1 XP point. I knew it. It always comes back to

00:05:27money.

00:05:27I vow to only upgrade with prestige. This system won't get another cent from me starting now.

00:05:31At the airport, I see my parents holding signs. Seeing the decked out couple guarded by about 7 to 8

00:05:36bodyguards. I start questioning reality. A luxury car? Bodyguards? Weren't we bankrupt?

00:05:41What's these? I walk over. My mother pulls me into a hug. Eli, I'm so sorry for leaving you alone

00:05:46abroad for so long. Look at you. You've lost so much weight. I told your father $8 million a month

00:05:52wasn't enough. It's my fault. I should have sent you more. My father's eyelids twitch. The wastrel

00:05:57duo is going to be trouble. Isn't your son spoiled enough? Mom, isn't our family bankrupt? Dad starts to

00:06:03speak, but mom cuts him off. His company is gone, but I still have money. Don't you worry. Tell me

00:06:08if you

00:06:08need cash. I'll give it to you. I'm alarmed. The system definitely heard that. It'll be asking for

00:06:13money any second now. As if to prove me right, I hear a ding. A task pops up on the

00:06:18panel. How can a

00:06:18master crafter not have their own company? As the sole heir of Lumitech, it's your solemn duty to save

00:06:24it. Task, clear all of Lumitech's debts, get operations running, and restart the business. Reward,

00:06:29900 prestige points, 1 charm point and 1 free draw at the store. Seeing the task, I relax. It's a

00:06:36spending

00:06:36task. At least the money isn't going to the system. Dad, is the company really beyond saving? I ask

00:06:42tentatively. Dad looks at me, genuinely touched. You've finally grown up. Instead of asking for a

00:06:46handout, you're asking about the business. But it's hopeless. We're short on funds and competition

00:06:51has been brutal. We haven't had a good contract in years. I feel a pang of guilt. I'm sorry. If

00:06:56I

00:06:56hadn't kept using company money, it wouldn't have. But mom frowns. Eli, we don't blame you. All you did

00:07:02was spend some money. Your dad's lousy company wasn't making much. Even without you, it would

00:07:07have failed. Dad is clearly annoyed, but given his status at home, he stays quiet. And mom does have

00:07:12a point. Regardless of the primary cause of the bankruptcy, Lumitech has to survive now. Mom,

00:07:18how much money do you have? Though she loves me unconditionally, when I ask that, she still

00:07:24shudders. My dear son, after ruining your dad, is it finally my turn? I don't have much cash,

00:07:28but I have real estate and stocks with no ties to your dad's company. They're all yours. Mom,

00:07:34I want to save Lumitech. Is it enough? Mom's mouth falls open. Dad breaks out in a cold sweat.

00:07:40I went to such lengths to save a little nest egg. I can't let the wastrel burn through it.

00:07:44He clears his throat. My dad says, son, don't worry about the company. You're still young. Focus on

00:07:50your studies. I'll find you a new school soon. Just lie low and study for a few years. I ignore

00:07:55him.

00:07:55Clutching mom's arm, I beg her. Trust me. Give me the money. I'll save Lumitech. If I can ruin a

00:08:01company, I can certainly revive one too. Dad feels hopeless. Great. He's not going to stop spending.

00:08:07Why does this lifetime feel so long? After getting mom's phone, I start checking her assets

00:08:12immediately, hoping it's enough to save Lumitech. Dad, roughly how much do we need? Dad's expression

00:08:17is blank. He stays silent, refusing to even answer the question. Mom swallows hard. The court is sealing

00:08:22it in two days. You can't gather enough cash in time. Hearing that, dad's face lights up. That's

00:08:28right. We have no liquid cash. Eli can't burn money that easily. I frown. What about a bank loan?

00:08:35A strange look crosses mom's face. She doesn't know how to respond. Dad, however, actually smiles. Do you

00:08:40think the bank will still lend us money? The bank is our biggest predator. They blacklisted us a long

00:08:45time ago. Do you know how hard I work just to save this much? I sigh and start brainstorming ways

00:08:50to get

00:08:50fast cash. We're not going home. I suddenly notice we aren't on the road to our house. Today is Olivia's

00:08:5517th birthday. We're going over for dinner. Mom explains. My plan to save the bankrupt company

00:09:00scared mom. So she wants to save money where she can. Might as well take the free meal. Olivia,

00:09:05my eyes widen. No way. We're meeting her right now. Dad nods. Yes. But it's a shame. I got her

00:09:11father

00:09:12to sign a marriage contract while he was drunk, but I lost it. Latching onto them now would be too

00:09:16humiliating. Mom's too. How could you lose something so vital? You fool. We missed out

00:09:22on such a perfect daughter-in-law. I lower my head, feeling guilty. The contract isn't lost.

00:09:27I stole it to get money for the system. I took the contract to Olivia and sold it back to

00:09:31her

00:09:31for $50 million. It's the most absurd breakup in history. At first, Olivia thought she'd won,

00:09:37but soon, something felt wrong. I was the one calling it off. Yet she was the one paying me.

00:09:42She came looking for me later, but I'd already left. The matter was eventually dropped.

00:09:45I'm very reluctant to see her. I'm just about to refuse to go. When a thought hits me,

00:09:50will there be a lot of rich people at Olivia's birthday party? Most guests are wealthy. If not

00:09:55for my old friendship with Eric, we wouldn't even be invited. I chuckle. So many rich people. Isn't

00:09:59this my chance to get money? To complete the task, I'll have to put aside my pride. When we arrive

00:10:04at

00:10:04Ferrer Estate, we cause an immediate stir. The number one, wastrel in Ardenia, Tideport's biggest

00:10:09spender for the last decade. The legend has finally returned. Eli, you're finally back. I really

00:10:14couldn't survive without you. A chubby guy grabs my leg excitedly. I'm actually moved. His name

00:10:20is Sid Reyes. He was the one who looked after me when I had nothing. You know, without you for

00:10:24comparison. My dad gets so much angrier with me. He used to hit me once a week. Now it's three

00:10:29times

00:10:29a day. Life is brutal. Forget it. I'm done wasting money. From now on, I'm helping our family rise again.

00:10:35Sid's eyes go wide. Not wasting anymore? I don't bother explaining. I run to the side,

00:10:40because a girl in a white dress is storming directly toward me. I turn around helplessly

00:10:45and give her a smile. Long time no see, Olivia. You've gotten even prettier.

00:10:49Olivia Ferrer just harems. I can't believe you came back. I thought you'd stay abroad forever.

00:10:54Of course not. I knew you missed me. So how could I stay away? I took the first flight back.

00:10:59I'm really pushing it just to finish the task. Happy birthday, Olivia. I pull a silver hair clip from my

00:11:04pocket. I'd originally bought it for my cousin, but I have to hand it over. Olivia was furious a moment

00:11:09ago. But now she's completely stunned. Blushing, she takes it and runs back inside. I sigh as I watch

00:11:15her go. She's become truly stunning over the last two years. That contract feels like a major loss

00:11:20for me now. The more I think, the more cheated I feel. Suddenly, an idea hits me. I run after

00:11:25Olivia.

00:11:25I've always believed that as a top-tier playboy, walking into a lady's room is totally normal. So,

00:11:31I saunter right into Olivia's bedroom. Olivia toys with the hair clip I gave her. Oblivious to my

00:11:37presence. Suddenly, a sharp scream escapes her lips. I quickly clap my hand over her mouth.

00:11:42Quiet. I'm not a bad guy. I can't afford to draw the crowd from downstairs up here. What do you

00:11:47want?

00:11:48Her face flushed a deep pink. This situation is way beyond anything she's ever experienced.

00:11:52I finally let her go. I want to discuss something with you. That marriage contract was just a copy.

00:11:58The original is still with me. For some reason, Olivia feels her heart racing. Sold off by my dad

00:12:03after just a few drinks. And to this wastrel, no less. But then she thinks, why does he look so

00:12:09handsome

00:12:09today? Alright, how about this? I won't ask for more. $50 million, same as before. Transfer it now,

00:12:16and I'll get the original. You can destroy it yourself. No deal, you be time star. Get lost.

00:12:22Her furious scream is loud enough for half the manor to hear. As I slink out of Olivia's room,

00:12:27every single person is staring at me. As expected, the number one wastrel has balls of steel.

00:12:33Mr. Farer, would you believe me? It was just business? What do you think? Suddenly, a fist

00:12:38the size of a sandbag comes flying straight at my face. I end up eating dinner with a massive black

00:12:43eye. The food tasted awful. Mom looks at me with pure pity. Mom dabs medicine on my face every few

00:12:49minutes. Dad, however, just smirks. Stick to wasting money. Son, why mess with the young lady instead?

00:12:54Eric did a good job. I shoot a resentful glance at Olivia. She's making a smug,

00:12:59silly face at me, which only frustrates me more. As dinner winds down, I wait for Eric Farer to step

00:13:05away. I quietly sneak over to Olivia. Olivia, you have a microphone somewhere, right? Can I borrow it?

00:13:11She knows she should ignore me, but she still asks naturally, why do you need it? I look at her,

00:13:17my gaze deep and expression serious. I have an important announcement to make. Everyone needs to hear

00:13:21this. Olivia covers her burning cheeks. Is he going to confess publicly? I'm not ready for this.

00:13:27No wonder he brought up the contract, but he's a wastrel, though he is rather good looking. Even

00:13:32with that swollen black eye, in that short time frame, a million thoughts flash through her mind,

00:13:37and she freezes up. Can I, Olivia? Somehow, she finds herself nodding. Where is it? She points toward a

00:13:44nearby cabinet, head lowered to avoid my gaze. Maybe I should go hide. I'm really not ready for this.

00:13:49I don't notice the change in Olivia's look. Once I have the mic, I clear my throat and jump right

00:13:55into it. Good evening, everyone. As my voice fills the room, I'm once again the center of attention.

00:14:00Eric takes a seat next to dad, and shoots my parents a confused look. Mom and dad just stare

00:14:05at each other, wide-eyed. Growing up, they could never guess what I'd do next. Eric glances at his

00:14:10daughter. Seeing her flushed and flustered, his fist tightens. That brat, if he tries anything stupid,

00:14:16I'll blacken his other eye too. Everyone thinks I'm a wastrel. But I'm here to say that's just a

00:14:21prejudice. Not only can I spend money, but I can make it too. Cid, sitting below, scratches his head,

00:14:26worried, is he really going to change? Won't that make me to know? One wastrel then? When I returned,

00:14:31I heard about Lumitech's bankruptcy. I feel immense guilt, as the sole heir of Lumitech. It's my duty to

00:14:36save it. The wealthy elites exchange glances. What's he up to? Saving Lumitech? What a load of nonsense.

00:14:42Olivia stares, completely baffled. This isn't what she expected at all. What is this strange sense of

00:14:47disappointment? I'll change your opinions about me. I'm going to tell everyone. I'm actually a rare

00:14:52genius, not some low-life wastrel. And I'll prove you all wrong. Everyone's speechless. And how will

00:14:57you save Lumitech, Mr. Bly? Easy. Pay the debts and launch a massive new project. Laughter explodes.

00:15:04Sounds easy, but do you have the money or even a pitch? I don't care about their ridicule. As a

00:15:08top-tier

00:15:09spender, I'm used to it. I know none of you will loan us cash, so I'm offering a fair trade.

00:15:13I just

00:15:13tallied my family's assets. We have land and properties sitting idle. Pay me 70% of the market

00:15:19value, and the deal is yours, right now. No tricks. Cash only. The entire room, falls utterly silent.

00:15:25Everyone stares at me, mouths agape. Then, someone finally cracks up. Instantly, the whole room is

00:15:30roaring with laughter. Only Sid looks at me with teary eyes. That's my best friend for you. Others turn to

00:15:35look at my parents. They're remarkable for raising him. My parents look mortified, wishing they could

00:15:40vanish on the spot. If they could, they'd probably disown me now. I continue, don't look at my parents.

00:15:46They follow my lead. If you want in, move fast. This deal is time-sensitive. Miss it, and it's gone.

00:15:51Remember, land always holds its value, and houses are a necessity. Well, seeing the blatant greed and desire

00:15:57in their eyes, my heart finally settles. The funds are secured. Lumitech actually has a chance.

00:16:02In less than 10 minutes, I sell off the last of the Bly assets and pull in exactly $3 billion.

00:16:08This should be enough, seeing the new account balance. Dad can only swallow his tears. Eli means

00:16:13well. Guess I'll just have to keep hustling. Mr. Bly, you're the top philanthropist. Someone

00:16:18toasts me with champagne. I happily down the glass. You flatter me, Mr. Makin, but I'm just doing business,

00:16:23not charity. John Makin tries his best to stop laughing. I understand. You're loyal to kin and country.

00:16:29A truly great man. I chuckle. It's the first time I've been called that. It feels pretty good.

00:16:33I continue, since we're business partners now. Here's a friendly reminder. If you want Lumitech

00:16:38stock, act fast. You might not get the chance later. Clutching their stomachs. The guests make a quick

00:16:43exit. I can't stay a second longer, or the wastrel will have us dying of laughter. The crowd thins,

00:16:48and we start to follow suit, but Olivia pulls me into her room. It's not the first time anyway.

00:16:52Olivia asks, are you really that broke? Pretty much. Lumitech is barely hanging on. I had to do it.

00:16:59But Dad says that it's not just a money problem. Will this really help? Trust me. I'll make Lumitech

00:17:04the guiding star for humanity. Olivia adorably rolls her eyes. After much hesitation, she pulls

00:17:09a black card from her nightstand. My pocket money from the last two years. It's likely under $60 million.

00:17:15The pin is my birthday. Here. My eyes light up. I sheepishly accept the card. What a sweet girl.

00:17:20But, wow, is she rich? $60 million in just two years. That's just like the me back then. Don't worry.

00:17:25I'll give you the real contract. Negative 100% authentic. Get lost. It's a good thing I dodge

00:17:30fast, and managed to save my other eye. Selling off those assets didn't just raise cash. It also

00:17:35gave me 100 prestige points. I don't know how the TCS calculates. The prestige from losing several

00:17:40billion can't compare to one high school lab project. In the car, I ask, Dad, is the money enough?

00:17:46Dad sighs helplessly. Son, it was never about the money. Lumitech's been stuck for months. No orders,

00:17:51no projects. That's the real issue. I give a small smile, and pat my chest. Don't worry.

00:17:57Get the company running again. I'll bring in the orders. Dad doesn't know what to say.

00:18:00A kid who's matured just a little bit is the most dangerous. Next morning, I'm up super early.

00:18:06Downstairs, I catch Dad just as he's heading out. Going to the office, Dad? Yeah, time is tight.

00:18:12Given the situation, I'll give it another shot. I'm deeply moved. I swear I'll make him the richest

00:18:16man alive. That way, he can finally enjoy life. Dad, use this chance to clean house at the company.

00:18:22Kick out all those leeches, I add. Dad purses his lips. He was ahead of me on that. A crisis

00:18:27reveals someone's true colors. He's finally seen their real faces. For Lumitech to rise again,

00:18:33the leeches have to be purged. As for projects, don't worry, Dad. I'll land us a massive contract

00:18:37today. Then we'll plan our move. Dad stops in his tracks. Son, are you still dreaming? Go back to bed.

00:18:43You're still a growing boy. I'm used to being underestimated. Just wait, Dad. I'll bring

00:18:48home a Titan Group contract tonight. Titan Group? Dad laughs. A global top 100 company.

00:18:53You sure can dream. At the office, Dad recalls today's Tideport meeting to find Titan Group,

00:18:58assembly partners. But as it stands, Lumitech is unqualified. He shakes his head,

00:19:03and stops thinking about it. Dad quickly dives back into his work. He has to admit,

00:19:08my gopher broke mood. Rekindled some of his entrepreneurial passion. Meanwhile, after

00:19:14breakfast, I grab a shared bike and head toward Titan Square. I had to. I sold all the cars last

00:19:19night. Besides the bidding, Titan Group is holding a press conference. The square is packed with industry

00:19:24peers and reporters. Seeing the massive crowd, my blood starts pumping. From the peak, a man surveys

00:19:31his world. Just as I'm feeling epic, a familiar sports car drives past. Eli, what are you doing here?

00:19:36It's Sid. He's driving one of our sold cars. The only comfort is Sid paid well over market value.

00:19:42A sort of merciful, charitable rate. I'm here on business. You, why are you here? We're here for

00:19:47the bid. Dad insisted I get some exposure. My eyes light up, so you have an invitation from Titan Group?

00:19:53I was stressing about getting in. Then, boom, you show up. Yeah, Dad gave me one. He told me to

00:19:58check

00:19:59out their tech. That's good. Very good. Take me with you. I casually climb into my old car. Sid panics

00:20:05a

00:20:05little. Why? To talk business with them, don't you have an invite? I forgot to bring it. Compared

00:20:11to the busy square, the building itself is much quieter. After all, few qualify for the bid. As

00:20:16most are local firms, everyone is shocked to see me. What's this wastrel doing here? Mr. Bly,

00:20:22is Lumatec bidding too? Though they know it's impossible, someone still asks. I shake my head. No,

00:20:29I'm here to discuss a partnership. As expected, jokes follow me everywhere. And what partnership

00:20:34would that be, Mr. Bly? To develop a new phone. Sophie Ville walks in right then. She sees the

00:20:40chaos and wrinkles her nose at the lack of manners in Tidecourt. I've read all your project proposals.

00:20:46The CEO had to head back to HQ. I have a press conference soon, so every company gets three

00:20:51minutes to provide further explanation. Time is of the essence. Sophie's always efficient, getting straight to

00:20:57the point. I'm thrilled to see her. It's someone I actually know. Talk about a lucky day. Sophie

00:21:02notices me too. She find it odd that I'm here, but she doesn't say a word. She's swamped and has

00:21:06no

00:21:06time for me. Half an hour later, Sophie closes her laptop. Once we've decided, we'll notify you or

00:21:11those interested in our conference. We've saved you seats. I stand up. Sophie, wait, I have something to

00:21:18tell you. Mr. Bly, please call me Miss Ville and whatever it is can wait. No, it's urgent. Sophie,

00:21:24I have something to show you. The crowd is left speechless. They're used to hearing nonsense

00:21:28from the local idiot. Back in the office, Sophie stares at me, exasperated. Spill it. What do you

00:21:33want, exactly? Lumitech wants to work with Titan Group. Sophie shakes her head. I spoke to Victor

00:21:39two weeks ago. Bankruptcy is his best case scenario. I won't risk Titan's reputation to help you. Sophie,

00:21:44have you heard of graphene? I have. It's a hot topic lately, but new materials like that are usually scams.

00:21:49I made it. It only takes two minutes to charge and lasts for five hours. Its capacity is triple

00:21:54that of lithium. Sophie frowns. Eli, so you don't just waste money. You spout total nonsense too.

00:22:00I pull out the battery sample. Do you have a lab here? Seeing how serious I am, Sophie sighs and

00:22:05makes the call. Is Professor Reed in? Have him wait for me in the lab. Sophie gives me a warning

00:22:10look.

00:22:11You better not be playing me. An hour later, I've secured a deal with Titan Group. I walk out of

00:22:16the

00:22:16building, beaming. Sid asks, Eli, did Titan Group say yes? Of course. They jumped at the chance.

00:22:23Sid isn't convinced. He's always believed that I'm a wastrel because I'm wired wrong.

00:22:27Now, it seems I've gotten even worse. What's that red mark on your face?

00:22:31My face heats up. It's all Sophie's fault for her lack of restraint. When the experiment worked,

00:22:36she kissed me. How unprofessional of her. Nothing. Sophie just accidentally kissed me.

00:22:40Eli, how about I drive you to the hospital? Nah, just take me home.

00:22:44Titan Group's press conference is a total success. But the business world cares less

00:22:48about that than they do about Sophie's announcement. Titan Group and Lumitech will

00:22:53partner to develop a next-generation phone, a corporate giant at its peak. Teaming up with

00:22:58a nearly bankrupt company to pitch next-gen tech seems bizarre from every angle. Tideport's elite

00:23:03circles are buzzing with talk. As for Dad, it's only when the shareholders burst in to congratulate him

00:23:09that he actually learns the news. Victor, I didn't expect you to have such an ace up your sleeve.

00:23:14You're too much, Victor. All this time, you hid the fact that you had Titan's backing. We'll

00:23:18definitely make a comeback and reclaim our glory. Don't worry, Victor. Just go for it. We've got your

00:23:24back. Whatever you need us to do, just say the word. Dad is speechless. Are these really the same

00:23:29people who wouldn't even see him months ago? How incredibly unreliable. Lumitech really does need

00:23:34to clean house. Later, Victor, you truly are ruthless. I've clearly misjudged you. But Titan's

00:23:39backing isn't a free pass. Their standards are brutal. Lumitech is bound to embarrass itself.

00:23:44That's right, Victor. Don't get cocky. With that wastrel son of yours, he'll just burn through

00:23:49everything you earn. When you hit a dead end, don't come crying to me. Dad just leans back,

00:23:54nonchalant. He can't be bothered to argue with them. After shooing them out, he hurries home. He doesn't

00:24:00believe I actually landed the Titan group deal. But I said I'd secure one this morning,

00:24:05and by the afternoon, it was official. It's all just very strange to him. When he gets home,

00:24:10I'm hunched over my laptop, tinkering with something. Truth is, I'm testing my new abilities.

00:24:16The system claims, a 60 base score already makes me a rare genius. But I need to see for myself.

00:24:21I still need to test it. Things went so smoothly today that I rushed home to run some tests. The

00:24:26results are satisfying. I solved competition level math, physics, and chemistry problems without

00:24:31breaking a sweat. What really shocks me are my language skills. Regardless of the language,

00:24:35spoken or written, I understand it perfectly. I'm just that good. I laugh out loud. Being a genius

00:24:40really is exhilarating. What's gotten into you? Did you actually go to Titan group today? Did they bully

00:24:44you? Dad looks at me, his face full of worry. Seeing him, I close my laptop and try to act

00:24:50normal. I

00:24:51casually pull a crumpled document from under me and hand it over. What are you talking about? Why would

00:24:56they bully me? This is the preliminary agreement. Take a look. We signed the official contract in

00:25:00three days. Dad glares at me for sitting on such an important document. But instead of scolding me,

00:25:06he starts reading intently. After one pass, he sucks in a sharp breath. It really is a partnership,

00:25:11not outsourcing or assembly, but an equal partnership. How's that possible? Victor asks,

00:25:16who signed this with you? Isn't Sophie's name on it? Sophie's already the VP of the company.

00:25:20Looks like the Vils want her to lead. Dad still doesn't understand. Sophie is so sharp,

00:25:26she scares even me. Why would she sign this with you? Eli, did Sophie force you into agreeing to

00:25:32something? I'm speechless. I hand the laptop to Dad. What, am I someone who sells himself? I use this

00:25:37to strike the deal. Lumitech shares the tech, and we develop their next flagship together. This will put

00:25:43us back on the map. Dad goes silent. He's already lost in the notes for the graphene battery. It takes

00:25:49him

00:25:49a full 30 minutes to finish reading. He's visibly shaken. The weight of these notes, rivals the

00:25:54Titan group deal itself. Now he understands why Sophie signed. If it were him, he'd do anything,

00:25:59even selling himself. He rushes into my room and asks excitedly. Son, where did you get this? You

00:26:04didn't rob the national lab, did you? I'm beyond annoyed. Dad, I never doubted your business skills,

00:26:09so why doubt my genius? I researched this myself. That's the most absurd thing he's heard all day,

00:26:15hands down. He has no idea how I actually did it, but he's pacing with excitement anyway. Finally,

00:26:21he calms down. Then it hits him. I think we made a bad deal. How can you just give Titan

00:26:26group this

00:26:26amazing tech for free? I declare righteously, because I'm a patriot. Relax, Dad, this is just

00:26:32child's play. In two years, new tech will replace it. We aren't losing out. This shows sincerity,

00:26:37and in return, Titan group will treat us well. Lumitech will rise much faster this way. New tech? Dad is

00:26:42stunned. It's all beyond his imagination. In the future, Lumitech won't just make phones. Quantum

00:26:47tech, shuttles, starships. All of it, I continue painting a grand vision. Dad, dazed, says, my son,

00:26:55you've really grown up. I was going to save up to get you into a regular school, but with your

00:26:58ambition,

00:26:59you deserve a top university. Pay for school? I chuckle. Does a genius like me need to pay? Right then,

00:27:05a ding sounds in my mind. The system issues a new task. I suddenly realize that the host is not

00:27:10yet 18

00:27:11years old. Go to college. Show off your talents. Outshine the geniuses of your era. Just like the

00:27:16greats before you. Task? Pass the Orion University Admissions Exam with full marks in every subject.

00:27:21Reward? 10,000 prestige. One charm point. One freshman gift pack. Two store vouchers worth $5

00:27:26million. Usable with wealth points only. While I'm reading the task, Dad is busy scouting for decent

00:27:31schools. Tideport Business School is close, but it's expensive. A friend had to donate a wing to get his

00:27:36kid in. WCU is further away, but the tuition is reasonable. Vortec is good too. Several friends

00:27:41bought their way in. I interrupt him. I want to go to Orion U. What? Dad freezes. The surprises just

00:27:48keep coming today, one after another. Orion U is Ardenia's top university, ranked in the global top 20.

00:27:54Anyone who gets in is essentially the cream of the crop. Elite schools like that, are always tough to

00:27:59get into. Orion U never uses the standard entrance exams. They set their own tests, and admissions,

00:28:04to even sit for the official exam. You first need an invitation. That alone wipes out 99% of

00:28:10candidates. Out of 10,000 applicants, only 500 are admitted. Every single one is a genius among

00:28:15geniuses. So when I say I want Orion U, Dad's mixed feelings are expected. In the past, he would have

00:28:21talked me out of such an unrealistic goal. But things are different now. Someone who can build a

00:28:25game-changing graphene battery has to be a genius. Letting him take the exam won't hurt. Even a failure is

00:28:31a lesson. The only problem is, how to get the invite. Besides the exam, Orion U has a talent track.

00:28:36But the deadline has already passed. And what talent would he show? Is he going to show the professors

00:28:41the graphene battery? That could jeopardize the Titan deal. Dad is at a total loss. If we wait until

00:28:47after the launch, will they still take you? Sensing his dilemma, I say, Dad, you've got it wrong. I'm

00:28:53going to Orion U by passing the exam. Dad's eyes go wide. Eli, do you know how hard that test

00:28:58is?

00:28:58You have to excel in every subject. I know you're good at chemistry and electronics,

00:29:02but what about the rest? You're doubting my genius? When have I ever let you down on a test?

00:29:07Dad nods. But the problem is, since you were a kid, you've barely taken any exams.

00:29:13Whenever the schedule drops, you go on vacation. Plus, the invites are already out. How will I get one?

00:29:19I smile. Dad, did you forget? I'm an overseas student. Only the domestic's out. The overseas is

00:29:25pending. Cedar High is a top-tier school. I'm an excellent student, so surely I can get an invite.

00:29:30Dad winces. This son of mine, really has endless ways to burn money. Are you sure?

00:29:37Yeah, Dad nods. I understand, prepare well, don't stress. Too much, failing's no big deal.

00:29:44We're used to it. I just shake my head, proving I'm a genius won't be easy.

00:29:48After our talk, Dad leaves to hammer out the details with Titan Group. He's also busy restructuring the lab,

00:29:54and refocusing Lumitech's goals. He'll be swamped for a while. But I have it easy.

00:29:59After looking at Orion Yu's past exams, I relax. These are the questions they use to screen,

00:30:04in the following days. I don't sit idle. I put my computer skills to work and make a name in

00:30:08the

00:30:08hacker world. Sadly, I use an alias. I don't earn any prestige points. I'm not doing it for fame anyway.

00:30:14It's all about the money. While I'm set on using prestige to upgrade passive internet giants,

00:30:19and fix some of their long-standing security bugs. I pocket $20 million in commissions,

00:30:23and become a consultant for both. I have to say, these tech giants are loaded. No wonder

00:30:28everyone's in computer science. Meanwhile, the news spreads like wildfire in hacker circles.

00:30:33They see me as a legend and dub me, King. I just lounge at home all day. This worries Mom,

00:30:39he's off the cash, and on the laptop. Is this really my son? I don't bother explaining.

00:30:43Dad is so busy, he barely sleeps, so he has no energy, to worry about me.

00:30:48Finally, Orion Yu's exam day arrives. I grab two pens, hop on a shared bike,

00:30:52and head to the exam site. Between local and overseas in bites, Orion Yu only send 300 to Tideport.

00:30:59But when I reach Tideport High, the only exam site here, I find a massive crowd waiting. 300 people,

00:31:04try 3000. The school isn't even on break. I freeze. Soon, I run into Sid on the sidewalk.

00:31:09He clears things up for me. Eli, I heard you're trying for Orion Yu. I thought it was a joke.

00:31:13How do you keep finding new ways to burn money? I can only sigh in exasperation.

00:31:17A decade of prejudice, won't vanish overnight. I skip the explanation, and ask,

00:31:22are you here for the exam too? Sid shakes his head. I'm not that brave,

00:31:27I'm just here to soak up the genius vibes. Everyone testing today is elite. Maybe I'll pick up some luck,

00:31:32and crush the SATs next month. You really think of everything. But there are way too many people

00:31:37here for vibes. There are only 300 of us. There might not be enough. Sid looks at me with disdain.

00:31:42You don't count, Eli. How unlucky of me to run into you. There go my hopes for a genius aura.

00:31:47By the way, my family landed Titan's OEM deal. We'll be working with Lumitech a lot now. Really?

00:31:54Congrats. Sid doesn't look as happy as I'd expect. But Eli, how did Lumitech actually manage to latch

00:31:59onto Titan Group? It's the industry's biggest mystery this year. What do you mean? Titan Group

00:32:04begged to partner with us. Lumitech's potential is beyond your imagination. Sid doesn't believe me.

00:32:10Instead, he leans in and whispers, did you hear the rumor, Eli? Word is Sophieville has a thing for you.

00:32:16To clear your wastrel name, you allegedly spent a week with her. That's why Titan Group is helping

00:32:20Lumitech. I'm furious. Who's spreading this crap? I'd sooner sell my soul than sell my body.

00:32:27I believe you, obviously. But you've been missing in action lately. And you have to admit,

00:32:32you've got the face of a top tier sugar baby. Exactly. I'm not just the top idiot. I've always

00:32:38been a favorite of wealthy women. Especially now, with my system enhanced charm. Even Sid thinks I'm

00:32:43good looking now. I feel like crying. I've been at home making money this whole time. Sid pats me

00:32:49sympathetically. I know you're making money. You're really working hard at it. I guess I need to curb my

00:32:53own spending too. Can't end up like you. I kick the idiot. Done with this conversation.

00:32:59I head inside to find the exam hall. Outside the hall, I see another familiar face,

00:33:04Olivia. Unlike me, she didn't get her invite at the last second. She's been a top student her

00:33:09entire life. The classic golden child. When she sees me, her face shifts from happy to angry to

00:33:13resentful. Then she just sighs. Every emotion hits her at once. Having no clue what's going on in her

00:33:18head, I just grin and wave. Olivia. Ready for the exam? With your brains, you'll be fine. After six

00:33:25years, we'll be classmates again. Don't worry. I teased you in elementary school, but in college,

00:33:31I've got your back. Olivia doesn't even know why she's mad. Is it my cocky attitude? The way I'm

00:33:36laughing without a care? Or those stupid rumors? She stomps her feet and walks into the hall. Before

00:33:41leaving, she turns back. Good luck. Just treat it as practice for the SATs. After Orion used general

00:33:47admission, everyone else faces the standard entrance exams. Mff. You're looking down on me

00:33:52when you're stumped in college. Don't you dare come crying to me. You'll have to pay me at least

00:33:56$1 million for me to forgive you. Eli, be serious, please. The SATs are in a week. Don't you want

00:34:02to

00:34:02study in Palar? Seeing me just staring at her, completely unconcerned with my studies, Olivia is

00:34:07both frustrated and annoyed. Why are boys so immature? If you want to keep looking at me, you're going to

00:34:12have to work for it. Otherwise, how can we be together later? I wipe the drool from my mouth.

00:34:17I'm focused. Olivia, you're too pretty. My attention got diverted a little. Olivia feels exasperated. I

00:34:23really can't deal with this idiot. If you don't get into university in Palar, I'll never talk to you

00:34:27again. And we won't be able to meet for a very long time. I grab Olivia's hand. Don't worry. Orion

00:34:32U

00:34:33releases the results tomorrow. You'll find out then. I promise I'll go there with you. What major should I

00:34:38pick? Maybe I should study medicine too. Then I can protect you, and keep the fools from chasing you.

00:34:43Olivia huffs angrily. Eli, I'm telling you, stop dreaming and stay level-headed. Wow. A pretty girl

00:34:50looks good even when she's mad. The gods really spoiled Olivia. While the two of us nervously

00:34:55cram, the Orion U forums are buzzing about the exam results. Even after the exam ended, the hype around

00:35:02this year's exam never died down, because it's said to be the hardest in history. Even Orion U's

00:35:07current sophomores and juniors struggle to finish the paper in time. Many guess that just passing

00:35:12will be enough to guarantee a spot. In previous years, you needed at least 70%. After all, these

00:35:18are the nation's top students. This year, hitting 70% would likely put you in the top 100, 80%. In

00:35:24any

00:35:24other year, that would make you a contender for the ace. As for scoring above 90%, no one expects anyone

00:35:30to reach that, given how brutal the questions were. With such fierce competition, Orion U intentionally

00:35:35made the exam a gauntlet. They want to find real prodigies and test the limits of you, due to the

00:35:40extreme difficulty. Everyone is focused on this year's ace. The Orion U forum admin even posted,

00:35:46this year's ace will be the aciest of all. No contest. With all the hype, everyone is dying to know

00:35:52who

00:35:52it is. Various geniuses seen as contenders were hounded by the media before. The only regret was, no one

00:35:59could track down Olivia. No Tideport reporter would have guessed she was busy tutoring me all day,

00:36:04leaving no time for them. Oh, didn't someone in Tideport finish early? He said the exam was easy,

00:36:10and that he'd get full marks. Is he the ace? Dude, you're drunk. I know the guy you mean.

00:36:15Tideport's notorious wastrel. Famous for being a slacker. He paid for his invite. How could he be

00:36:19the ace? Stop guessing. We'll find out tomorrow anyway. The forums keep buzzing, but things are peaceful

00:36:24where I am. Why debate when the answer is obvious? I use the problem-solving card, so if I'm not

00:36:29the

00:36:29ace, wouldn't I be letting the system down? Since Olivia wants to check her results, she gave me

00:36:34the day off so she could sleep in late. I wonder how she'll react when she sees my name. Ding.

00:36:39Congrats. Post. Main task completed. You got into Orion U with a perfect score. Rewards have been granted.

00:36:45Join Ardenia's top university and begin your legend. The system's alert wakes me up. I sit up in bed

00:36:51and open the system panel. Post. Elliot Blythe. Crafting level. 2 prestige. 10,000. 500 wealth.

00:36:56$28.62 million. Appearance. 90. Basic sciences. Math. 61. Physics. 60 chemistry. 60 biology. 60 data science. 60.

00:37:05Language. 100. I'm thrilled by the mountain of prestige points. Main tasks are the best. One easy exam and I

00:37:11get 10,000 prestige. That means 10 points for my science stats. A few more like this and I'm set.

00:37:16Once the

00:37:17excitement fades, I realize this massive prestige boost is because I'm the perfect score ace.

00:37:21I still have preparations to make. I rush downstairs, where mom is making lunch. Where's dad? At work.

00:37:27Why? Mom looks confused. I'll call him myself. Reporters might swarm the office for me. He needs

00:37:32to tighten security. A lot of people might show up here too. We should alert the guards. Son,

00:37:38what's going on? Mom starts to panic. I chuckle. Mom, don't you know, Orion U posts the results today?

00:37:44I think so, but why does that matter to us? Mom's puzzled. I did as usual, got full marks,

00:37:49and became the ace. I replied, smiling, I'm gonna check Olivia's results. I head back upstairs,

00:37:55leaving mom frozen in place. My son, Elliot Bly, is a perfect score ace. How absurd is that?

00:38:01Over at Olivia's, she stares at the results, blinking as if she'd seen a ghost. How's that

00:38:06possible? Am I seeing things? Or is Orion U system glitching? Perfect scores are reviewed multiple

00:38:13times, including a check of the exam footage. This can't be an error. Nearby, at the Myers' home,

00:38:20Katie Myers collapses. Thinking about our bet, her face pales. No, oh no, I have to confess to him,

00:38:25wouldn't that make me the bad girl? Who steals her best friend's guy? Elliot is such a J Times RK.

00:38:31Meanwhile, dad is in a meeting, discussing my patent management idea.

00:38:38Mr. Bly, the media has swarmed the building, Tideport Broadcasting included. The lobby is

00:38:42nearly packed. They want an interview, and an exclusive. I can't hold them back. What's going

00:38:48on? But a thought hits dad, and his face pales. Did news of the graphene battery leak? It's still

00:38:54in safety tests. Nothing's running it yet. Titan Group wouldn't leak it, right? Reporters are camped

00:39:00downstairs, insisting on an interview with you, Mr. Bly. Have them wait in reception. What

00:39:05do they even want to talk about? Lumitech, just escaped bankruptcy. We're a blank slate

00:39:11right now. It's chaos downstairs. I rushed up to tell you, so I didn't get all the details,

00:39:17but it sounds like it has something to do with Elliot being an ace? What? Dad and everyone

00:39:23else in the room, stare at the secretary in shock. What, did you say? Ace? Dad's voice shakes

00:39:28a little. This wastrel son of mine, he actually got into Orion U, and as the ace too? Mr. Bly.

00:39:34Let's check right now. A young manager starts searching on his laptop. Dad rushes over,

00:39:40top scorer, Elliot Bly, Tideport, negative 350 points. The manager asks, Mr. Bly. Does anyone

00:39:45else in Tideport share your son's name? It really is him. Another employee exclaims, the name matches

00:39:51the invitation I bought. I processed it late, so his exam number is at the end. Dad explodes

00:39:56with laughter. I knew Elliot wouldn't let me down. Orion U, easy peasy. Congratulations.

00:40:02Elliot is the ace. His future is bright. Congrats, Mr. Bly. It's great news. Congrats

00:40:07to Elliot for topping the list. You gotta treat us, right? Dad bursts out laughing,

00:40:12in a great mood. Of course. This calls for a celebration. Make an announcement, to celebrate

00:40:17my son getting into Orion U. All Lumatec employees get three days off, with double pay. All bonuses

00:40:22this month go up by 20%. The secretary beams. Long live Mr. Kyle. Other companies might envy their

00:40:28Titan Group deal. But only Lumatec employees know how busy they've been lately. These three

00:40:32days off are like rain after a drought. Mr. Bly, Titan Group is on a tight deadline. Will three days

00:40:37be

00:40:37too much? It's fine. Dad waves his hand, unbothered. I'll explain it to Sophie. Wonder how the Vills will

00:40:44take the Orion U news. Our families are actually connected through mom's side. Many Vills look down

00:40:49on us, especially since I'm a wastrel. Sophie is the exception. She has a thing for looks,

00:40:54and I'm her type. She doesn't care how much I spend. She spoils me rotten. That's why those

00:40:59rumors started flying when Titan Group partnered with Lumatec. But if I wanted to marry into the

00:41:04Vills by their family rules, it's impossible. Especially now, with Sophie being groomed as

00:41:09the next heir, they'd never want a nobody like me. Of course, I could be her secret lover. As long

00:41:15as I

00:41:15lie low, the elite don't care about such trifles. Dad wanted to brag about my admission, but Sophie

00:41:21already knew. That little brat who used to follow her around, making her laugh, and asking

00:41:26for money, actually got into Orion U. It feels unreal to her. After the initial pride, a playful

00:41:32smile curls on her lips. A perfect score ace, in the toughest year, and he's the guy labeled

00:41:37a wastrel. Eli, when your past gets dug up, it'll cause a lot of trouble. It happened just

00:41:42as Sophie predicted. In fact, the scrutiny hit even sooner and harder crowds are gathering

00:41:46outside the Bly Manor. The media, my classmates, family friends, and students about to take

00:41:51the SATs are here to soak up luck. If this weren't a gated community with professional

00:41:55guards and my early warning, they might have stormed the house. I'm not one to play, that

00:42:00would just be rude. So I wash up, put on my best clothes, and have a team of guards escort

00:42:06me to the front gate. Elliot is here. Some girls who know me start squealing. Wow. The ace?

00:42:11He's so hot. Stop drooling. A rich kid like him? You have no chance. I heard he's already

00:42:17been claimed by Titan Group's VP. Man, being rich must be nice. I have no idea I'm already

00:42:23breaking hearts. The moment I reach the gate, reporters lunge at me like starving lions.

00:42:28If the gate hadn't stopped them, they would have devoured me. Mr. Bly, how does it feel

00:42:33to be the ace? Mr. Bly, with an exam this tough, how did you manage a perfect score?

00:42:38I heard you spent two years abroad. Is foreign education really superior? Mr. Bly, I'm from

00:42:44Sky Media. My boss's son knows you well. Could you give us an interview? I clear my throat

00:42:49and wave. Everyone, calm down. There's a small courtyard nearby. I've set up chairs and drinks

00:42:54for you there. Take your time. Ask me anything. The crowd is touched, so consider it. Doesn't

00:43:00yell at them, and he actually cares. How nice. Of course, it's a tight space, and setting it

00:43:05up took a lot of work, so seats are limited. 25 slots in total. $10,000 each. Max two people

00:43:10per

00:43:11outlet. I pull out a payment QR code. Just scan this code to pay. It's super easy. The reporters

00:43:16all freeze. What the hell? What is this? Aren't you a wastrel? Why are you fleecing honest people?

00:43:22Mr. Bly, isn't this a bit much? I chuckle. My first interview as Orion use ace, and I'm only

00:43:27charging you $10,000. What a bargain. If word gets out, people will really call me a wastrel. Be quick.

00:43:33There are only 25 slots. If you don't want in, please leave. A guy, probably a content creator,

00:43:39snaps angrily. Darn it. A rich kid milking us for cash? That's ridiculous. Let's go. Who cares what

00:43:44he says? I can make crap up myself. These comments don't bother me. I just say, yes, you can make

00:43:49crap

00:43:50up online. I can't stop you, but that only generates temporary traffic. To last in this field,

00:43:55you need a conscience. No, lies can never beat the truth. Again, this is the first interview with

00:44:00Orion use ace. Miss it, and the chance is gone. The big outlets get it and call for funds. Some

00:44:07even pay out of pocket, scanning my QR code instantly. A huge guy pushes forward to pay

00:44:11first. Seeing this, my heart skips a beat. Darn, I should have checked the market rate. Feels like

00:44:16I'm losing out. Once they realize the slots are filling up, they start scrambling. The first

00:44:20interview with Tideport's first ace, and from the hardest exam in history too. Miss a chance like

00:44:26this, and it's gone forever. My heart aches. The price is too low. No, I gotta raise it. Luckily,

00:44:31I have thick skin. Right away, I say, seeing how eager you all are is thrilling. So, I'll give you

00:44:37another perk. For an extra $20,000, you can live stream it. That way, you'll catch the first wave

00:44:42of traffic. The crowd is stunned. So, the $10,000 doesn't include streaming? That is ruthless.

00:44:48Facing my sudden price hike. They can't oppose my price hike. They can't run a secret live stream,

00:44:53or the guards won't hold back. I feel pleased seeing the extra sum in my bank account. Every

00:44:57little counts. The moment I got the system, I decided to pursue fame and money. That's all the

00:45:02crap system looks at. At the courtyard, the reporters scowl even more. They see plastic chairs,

00:45:07water, and cheap drinks. Did this even cost $500? This is robbery. I don't care what they think.

00:45:14I grab the mic and sit on the chair in the shade, saying, I'm sure you don't want to waste

00:45:18time.

00:45:19Everyone gets one question. Try not to repeat any. Let's finish in 30 minutes. The heck? He's

00:45:24despicable. $30,000 for a question? Discuss among yourselves beforehand. We'll begin in 10 minutes.

00:45:29The reporters fume. No one will ask boring questions like my exam prep routine, suggestions for my

00:45:34juniors, preferred major, or how I feel now. It'd be a waste of $30,000 if they don't ask about

00:45:39more

00:45:40exciting things. When time's up, a red-faced female reporter asks, Mr. Bly, I understand that you were an

00:45:46average student up until high school, but now you're the ace with a perfect score. Were any improper

00:45:51methods involved? How impatient. Nope. Everyone freezes. Is that all? Won't you explain more,

00:45:57Mr. Bly? I've answered your question. Who's next? I say. A bearded reporter asks, Titan Group has close

00:46:03ties with Orion, and you became the ace the moment the Bly's partner with Titan. What do you have to

00:46:08say on that? I don't see how they're related. Be more blunt with your questions. But you've used your

00:46:13chance. Next question. Mr. Bly, did Titan Group help you become the ace and receive special treatment

00:46:19from Orion? A reporter quickly asks, I've had it with them. Even brainless people can be reporters

00:46:24now. To my knowledge, the Bly's are a big family, and only Sophieville attended Orion. Why would the

00:46:29Bly's help an outsider instead of one of their own? Besides, do you think those at Orion have lost

00:46:33their minds and make someone the ace unfairly? That's true. It doesn't make sense. The angry reporters

00:46:39finally calm down, but some stubbornly continue. It's rumored you're involved with Sophie and will

00:46:44marry into her family. It's possible the Bly's got you into Orion by force to secure Sophie's

00:46:48succession. Those rumors leave me speechless. Ask around in Tideport. Tons of pretty women like me.

00:46:54Why would I give up on them and get married? Even if I do marry Sophie, she's marrying into my

00:46:59family.

00:46:59Got it? You're so cocky. You're saying you got full marks and became the ace on your own?

00:47:05That's right. Didn't I do an interview with TBS after the exam saying I know I got full marks?

00:47:10No one is convinced. Mr. Bly, I heard that you and Tom Crane of AL Group are close. Everyone knows,

00:47:16is standing in the domestic tech world. He has countless experts. Did he help you steal the

00:47:21exam questions? Annoyed, I shake my head. I've always been gracious. It's one thing to slander me,

00:47:26but you just slandered Tom. I'm sure AL Group's legal team will hear about this. The bills too.

00:47:31All of you better watch out. If you get sued, don't say I didn't warn you. Everyone is alarmed.

00:47:37They'd blurted out the nasty guesses and malicious speculation because I'd pissed them off. It was

00:47:42even broadcast live. They've dug their own graves now. Mr. Bly, you got full marks. Can you tell us

00:47:47how you solve the question? The sum of natural numbers is minus 1 over 12? At last, no more

00:47:52conspiracy theories. At last, no more conspiracy theories. You've seen the working. Nothing I say

00:47:57now proves anything. Raymond was indeed a genius to come up with such an intriguing formula.

00:48:01How did you manage to do the last visit? Question on kinetic theory of gases taught in college.

00:48:06No one says high schoolers can't read college textbooks. Since you're so accomplished,

00:48:10why did you study in Carta? Is the education there the reason for your academic success?

00:48:14Is the ace a product of Carta and not a true student of Ardenia? These sneaky reporters annoy me,

00:48:20but I remain polite and smile. I got full marks because I'm me and not where I studied. It'd be

00:48:25the same if I studied in Tideport. I went abroad for personal reasons. Can you share?

00:48:30Someone asks at once. I don't mind sharing about my private life. I fell in love. You know how well

00:48:35liked I am. I was afraid she'd fall for me and let it affect her studies. To avoid that,

00:48:40I chose to leave so that she could study in peace. That way, we can have a better future. Can

00:48:45you tell us

00:48:45who she is? Is she taking the exam next week? Or has she gotten into Orion too? Sorry, but you've

00:48:52asked enough questions. Next, screw you. After the interview, I stroll back home while the guards

00:48:57escort the reporters out. The reporters' work isn't over yet. It has only just begun. I underestimated the

00:49:04power of public opinion and the reporters' tactics. They're not afraid of writing as they please to get

00:49:09more hype. Even if they're sued, they'll just go into hiding and return under a new name later on.

00:49:14The live stream of the interview go viral online, along with searches like Cheater

00:49:18Elliot Bly, Titan Group, The Vils, Sophieville, The Ace, and Orion's Unfairness. During the interview,

00:49:24I kept repeating I scored on my own merit, but people prefer to believe the baseless conspiracy

00:49:28theories. Even students start questioning Orion on the school forum, accusing the school of corruption.

00:49:33They've gone too far. There's a simple reason why they're doing this. No high school student can

00:49:37improve and achieve full marks so quickly. He has to have cheated. Some extreme ones suggest staging a

00:49:42protest to demand an investigation of the results. Orion is also put in a tough spot. After all,

00:49:48Orion wouldn't have released it, if they had any doubts about it. Alas, the suspicion drowned out

00:49:52their statement. Oh, well, a perfect score doesn't make sense. And when that happens, everyone wants an

00:49:57explanation, including Sophie. She finds out about the rumors. The legal team asks if she wants to take

00:50:02action. She decides to let things play out a little longer. Right now, a clarification won't help.

00:50:08Since Orion has released a statement, Titan doesn't have to do much else. Everyone's doubting you,

00:50:14Eli. What are you going to do? She doesn't think I'd shrink away. Besides, things ended up this way

00:50:19partially due to her arrogant statements to the press. Olivia hasn't looked for me. Reporters

00:50:23are camping outside my house, and she saw the interview. She knows she's probably the girl I

00:50:28mentioned, and she's not ready to be my leading lady, so she doesn't want reporters tracking her down.

00:50:32She's also upset about my explanation. I disappeared after tricking her for money, but I claimed to have

00:50:38left out of love. It was pretty mean of me. Afraid people might approach her. Olivia moves in with

00:50:43Katie. The doubts and accusations make her both angry and doubtful. She wants to believe me,

00:50:47but she also did the exam and scored 276. That puts her in the top five nationally. But I got

00:50:52350.

00:50:53It's too unbelievable. Katie, what now? They all claim Elliot cheated. Olivia asks Katie for help.

00:50:59Katie has been pretty upset as well, but she can see things clearly. Once Orion released their

00:51:04statement, she realizes that no amount of backlash will change anything. Elliot is the ace. He's gotten

00:51:09into Orion. I have to ask him out. Do you believe him? Katie asks. Olivia pauses. I don't know.

00:51:15Katie changes her question. Olivia, be honest, have you really fallen for Elliot? Olivia blushes.

00:51:21Why are you being so blunt? I haven't figured it out yet. Based on her reaction, Katie has her answer.

00:51:26Childhood bonds have a strong hold over a naive young woman like Olivia. If you like him, trust him

00:51:31unconditionally. Didn't you see Orion's statement saying the results are unquestionable? Olivia thinks

00:51:36about my schooling days. She recalls how smart I was as a kid. I'd taught her maths. Later on,

00:51:41I lost the motivation to study. I spent all my time trying to get money from dad and becoming known

00:51:45as a spendthrift. It makes sense that someone as smart as him can easily become a genius again.

00:51:50If he works hard enough, Olivia lands on an explanation herself. I get it now.

00:51:54Thanks, Katie. I trust Elliot. They have wrong idea about him. He's not as useless as everyone says.

00:52:00Katie can see that Olivia has fallen completely. As a responsible friend, Katie says, Olivia,

00:52:05you need think twice. If you choose to be with Elliot, you have your work cut out for you. Hush,

00:52:10Katie, be with him. He hasn't asked me out yet. Olivia turns red. As it is, I haven't told Olivia

00:52:16outright that I like her. I only made a deal with her for money. I do like her, but we

00:52:21know each

00:52:21other a bit too well. We're childhood friends. In my head, she's already mine, so romantic words

00:52:27don't come to me. Katie is stunned. You silly goose. Wisen up. That SC times M bag asked me out

00:52:32years ago.

00:52:34But he didn't say anything to you? Why did he hold your hand then? Why didn't you fight back? What

00:52:40a

00:52:40SC times M bag. Olivia, do you remember the bet I made at Celestia? Katie is a bit embarrassed,

00:52:45to bring this up to Olivia. Olivia nods. I remember, you wanted to confess to him.

00:52:51Katie is stunned to see how calm Olivia is. Seriously, this is how you react? You're fine

00:52:56with such scummy behavior? Did you really get into Orion? Katie asks. I understand.

00:53:01Olivia takes her hand. Elliot explained it to me. He did it for our sake.

00:53:06Olivia repeats my words to Katie. You're so easy to play, Kate. Oh, goodness,

00:53:11can someone deal with that SC times M bag Elliot already? Katie, it's fine. I don't mind. With

00:53:16Elliot as the cover, you can focus on your studies. You said you devoted too much time to music and

00:53:22ran

00:53:22out of inspiration. Now you can go to college and learn new things to gain more inspiration.

00:53:27Olivia even comforts Katie. Just let Elliot be the cover to stop people from harassing you.

00:53:32I've also thought about it. If you confess to Elliot, those who like me will be wary.

00:53:38Thanks, Olivia. Is this a win for us all?

00:53:43Elliot is the only one benefiting. At home, mom and dad worry about me. Mom and dad worry about me.

00:53:50Dad is furious. He did an interview at the company. He was proud at first, but couldn't avoid hearing the

00:53:56same doubts, which soured his mood. He even regrets taking a break. He wants to produce the graphene

00:54:01battery at once and tell the world this is his son's creation. That I'm not useless,

00:54:06but a genius who has simply been biding his time. Mom, dad, I'm fine. This is simply how society works.

00:54:12You often have to prove yourself to unimportant people. I console my parents without looking

00:54:17bothered. Eli, those rumors are vicious. Why don't I call my dad to arrest the bad guys?

00:54:23Mom hesitantly suggests. Dad's bankruptcy never bothered mom, but her heart aches to see

00:54:29her precious son caught up in such awful rumors. At such a young age, I jump in alarm. Mom,

00:54:34don't do it. Grandpa isn't young anymore. Don't bother him with such petty matters. Besides,

00:54:39I've lived with such misunderstandings all along. I can take it. It's not the same. Those were just

00:54:44rumors among our social circle. Mom argues with an awkward expression. You used to be a spendthrift

00:54:49anyway. But now, everyone is spouting nonsense about you. I can't stand it. It's okay. Mom,

00:54:54just trust me. I can handle this. These people are just hyped up right now. Once I prove myself at

00:55:00Orion, they'll be apologizing to me. Can you really take it, Eli? You've been online a lot.

00:55:06Don't let it get to you. I'm just amusing myself with how stupid people can be.

00:55:11After repeatedly promising you won't do anything rash, my parents leave to get some rest,

00:55:15still worried, feeling fine myself. I get my laptop. As Sophie predicted, I won't just hide away.

00:55:21School won't start for two months. I have to keep myself occupied. Everyone's busy commenting on the

00:55:26forum, questioning me. They can't believe I did something they couldn't. I'm going to make them

00:55:31eat their words. I found my student ID on the school website, so I can open an account on the

00:55:36school forum. I decide to challenge all the schools. I will go up against all who doubt me.

00:55:40They can ask me any question. I want the students of Orion to know. I'm here to surpass them all,

00:55:45and be the best in the world. As soon as I make my account, I hear a familiar ding in

00:55:50my head.

00:55:51The pride of genius must not be challenged. The rumors must be clear. Task. Defeat your doubters

00:55:56in a public live stream. Reward. 5,000 prestige. One charm and a nano recorder. I've got a key task.

00:56:03You get me, system. But didn't you say I need to make everything myself? Why is one of the rewards

00:56:08a recorder? Is it just a gimmick? I thought the robot would be good, but it's so dumb. I had

00:56:14to write so

00:56:14much code and teach it myself. For it to function like an ordinary support robot. The live stream task

00:56:20is unique in the system, so it's normal to have a physical reward. It has comprehensive features,

00:56:25including x-ray scanning and a small body. Its blueprint is in the store. If I don't let you

00:56:29test something decent, you'd never spend in the store. Thinking about it, ever since the system

00:56:34updated, I haven't spent anything on it. What a great idea. If I avoid spending, will every task come

00:56:39with a physical reward? Don't try to take advantage of me, host. You'll have to spend what you earn.

00:56:43Instead of spending on frivolous things, isn't it better to spend in my store? I can't be bothered

00:56:48to argue with the system. Since it's given me this task, I guess I have to amend to challenge

00:56:53Orion students. I write, this is Elliot Bly. I've always admired Orion students, but I'm

00:56:59disappointed after reading the forums lately. I thought you were all prodigies and extraordinary

00:57:04geniuses, but you're just sore losers. Is it so hard to get full marks for such an easy paper?

00:57:09Two people. Did those formula before? Is it odd that I can solve them, or are you guys unaware

00:57:13of those geniuses? As for the physics question, it is strange for a high schooler to read college

00:57:18material, to think that Orion students make such a big deal about an exam paper. It's hilarious.

00:57:23After reading your comments, I worry for the future of Orion. You're supposed to be the future

00:57:27of the country, but it looks like you'll ruin the country. I know you doubt and think I'm pretending.

00:57:32I'm not an unfair person. I'll conduct a live stream. All who doubt me are welcome to join me

00:57:37then. I'll accept any question from the subjects I was tested on. If I don't prove you wrong,

00:57:41I'll never enter Orion. Oh, those photos of me online were candid shots. I still look good,

00:57:46but it can be better. Here's a selfie. Ladies, save my photo if you want, free of charge.

00:57:51If you ladies want to get to know me better, follow my account. I'll be browsing the forums.

00:57:56Of course, those with average looks or brains can stay away. Let me repeat,

00:58:00this is the one and only Elliot Bly. I'm one of a kind.

00:58:03My post blows up on Orion's forum and across the internet. My words and handsome selfie go viral.

00:58:09Many young women become my fans. Although my words were pretty rude toward women,

00:58:13looks still matter a lot in this world. People wonder if this is the charm of the ace.

00:58:17You're so f times kinkaki. Or someone who relied on nepotism.

00:58:21The honor of Orion and its students will be ruined if we don't crush you.

00:58:28Whoa. Elliot might be the real deal. If he has posted this, he swears he won't. Enter Orion if he

00:58:37loses.

00:58:39Huh. He's all hot air. I doubt he's that smart. He even submitted his paper early.

00:58:46The time he took is barely enough to copy the answers. There's no way it's legit.

00:58:52That's right. He's proving himself on live stream.

00:58:57So, I'll challenge him then. And prove to him the pride of Orion.

00:59:02Hey, does anyone find him handsome? I want his number.

00:59:06D times MNU, Elliot Bly. Besides students, the faculty and top professors are also keeping an eye on me.

00:59:13They're stunned to see my forum post. The ace this year is different. Hank Lane, the dean of Orion and

00:59:18renowned aerodynamics expert in Ardenia has also paid close attention to me lately. He has reviewed

00:59:23my file multiple times. He thinks to himself that campus life won't be boring if a student like me

00:59:27joins. He picks up my file and flips to the last page, with a photo of a wizened old man.

00:59:32Oh, Edgar,

00:59:33I didn't think you'd have such an amusing grandson. Will the Torres family regret it once I groom him up?

00:59:37Although Sophia graduated from Orion years ago, she still checks the forum regularly and sees my post

00:59:42almost instantly. She did guess that I won't go into hiding. My course of action still surprises

00:59:47Sophie. He's young and proud, but that's youth. After posting, I start thinking about the live stream

00:59:53and how to ensure its transparency. These details need to be clear or those people won't concede so

00:59:58easily. And with how hyped up it is, as the ace, I should earn some money from it. I'm almost

01:00:0218.

01:00:03It's embarrassing to not have much money to my name. A few platforms soon reach out to me first

01:00:08to offer their service for the live stream. They offer to do it for free. Who do they think they're

01:00:12fooling? I ignore these platforms and reach out to familiar faces. The pick at TBS and the reporter

01:00:17who spoke to me after the exam. The three of us meet up. Mr. Bly, you're too cunning. You want

01:00:22TBS

01:00:22to handle everything, but you want 60%. That's too much. I was going to take 70%, but changed my mind

01:00:29because

01:00:29of TBS's restraint. So it's a reward for that. TBS has rules to follow. With Orion's statement,

01:00:34TBS can't stir things up too much. 40% is plenty. Mr. White, this is free money for TBS.

01:00:40That's true, but it doesn't sit well with me that you get more. Split it 50 to 50. Mr. White

01:00:44says,

01:00:44I grabbed the contract. Someone else will give me 70% buy. I'll do it, Mr. Bly. I toss over

01:00:49the contract.

01:00:49A lawyer will discuss the details with you tomorrow. There's no time, so you guys need to work overtime.

01:00:54Your efforts decide how much 40% will be. I walk off. My contract with TBS is simple. TBS will

01:01:00be

01:01:00the exclusive host. Before the live stream, they can get advertisers, promote product links,

01:01:05and license out the broadcast rights. TBS gets to decide how to run the stream,

01:01:09but it must be free to watch and fully transparent. Once it's over, I will take 60% of the

01:01:14profits,

01:01:15and TBS gets 40%. Sir, won't the manager be upset we agreed to this live stream? She's worried about it.

01:01:20This is the ace. The stream is a clash of wits among the geniuses. Can it get any more wholesome?

01:01:25Mr. White is thrilled, his earlier concerns long gone. Notify everyone in the live stream

01:01:30department to attend a meeting. Our year-end bonus hinges on this. After hearing Mr. White's

01:01:35explanation, the staff realize it is a profitable opportunity, but the amount of profit rests on

01:01:39them. First, announce that we have the exclusive rights. The online platforms will reach out to us

01:01:44since this situation is viral online. But Sir, sublessensing the broadcast rights will lower our views too.

01:01:50Someone says, we're a television network. It's hard for us to draw the online traffic from the young

01:01:55ones. The hype will pass, and the traffic doesn't matter for us. Money matters most. Smart, boss.

01:02:00But the challenges must go through us. We must still use this chance to promote ourselves. Sublessense

01:02:05it all. It's worth it. Just give them the fee. As for the ads, since we're a TV station,

01:02:10they must be screened. It's fine to earn less, or it'd be hard to justify. The staff solemnly note everything,

01:02:15eager for their bonus. Besides the online side, we can also make money offline. Elliot has asked for

01:02:20a big venue with 360 degree coverage, so we'll do that. Are you going to sell tickets, boss?

01:02:25What tickets? We're a station with standards. We can't ask normal people to pay. Then what?

01:02:30Content creators and reels are all the rage, right? Anyone who wants some BTS footage or even a live

01:02:35stream of their own can just pay. They must maintain a distance and not affect ours, of course.

01:02:39We'll need to coordinate with security. Don't skimp on the budget. You're amazing. Boss, subless sensing,

01:02:45sponsorships, and paid on-site filming, three profit revenues. Mr. White is shrewd indeed.

01:02:50The initial plan he sends me is to my satisfaction. Fame is damaging, but for humanity's future,

01:02:55I'll have to bear with it. While I'm confident about the live stream,

01:02:57I'm still dealing with well-prepared experts. I have to prepare as well. I use 10,000 prestige points

01:03:03to upgrade my stats, mainly maths and physics since those two are harder. Math, 64 physics, 63 that should be

01:03:09enough. Besides that, I spent my remaining 500 prestige on two problem-solving card from the

01:03:14store as backup in case my brain goes blank. I feel a lot more relaxed after my prep. I can't

01:03:18wait to

01:03:18crush them, but the others around me remain nervous. Olivia even suggested joining me to help me,

01:03:24but I declined. I haven't begun my college life. Countless young women are waiting. I can't be tied

01:03:28down yet. Enough guys envy me as it is. I don't need to draw more jealousy. On the day of

01:03:32the live

01:03:33stream, I show up at TBS. The live stream is set up in Tide Square opposite TBS. It was smart

01:03:38of me to

01:03:39work with TBS on this. They provided professional gear and thorough security. The experts know what

01:03:45they're doing. You ready, Mr. Bly? Mr. White asks. Yes, I look relaxed. Then let's start.

01:03:52Final checks, everyone, we start in one minute. I didn't appear on the stream right away. A host

01:03:57introduces the broadcast and the rules. Let's start by introducing the star of the live stream. He's the

01:04:03first ace of Tideport, the first to get a perfect score on Orion's exam, and the most handsome guy in

01:04:09Tideport, Elliot Black, with bold eyes, a firm jaw, and a smile on his face. He stands here dressed

01:04:15like a student beneath the sunlight. In the prime of his youth, he is truly shining in glory. He's so

01:04:21handsome. How could someone like him cheat? They're just jealous. Why can't he be both good-looking

01:04:27and smart? The comments come flooding in. On the forum, I said everything that needed to be said. The host

01:04:33also gave a detailed explanation. So let's get on with it. I hope everyone gives it their best. I

01:04:38don't want my first live stream to be too boring. He's still so cocky. I'm in love. I believe you,

01:04:43Elliot. I believe you no matter what. Pay the price for your cockiness. Awaiting his humiliation.

01:04:49It'd be even better if it backfires on him, but I'm too lousy to challenge him.

01:04:53I don't have time to read the comments. I'm supposed to undergo a full body check now to ensure I'm

01:04:58not

01:04:58hiding any communication or smart devices. After passing the check, I finally realize one of

01:05:03dummy's advantages. At least the detection devices. Can't tell that my ring is an advanced AI robot.

01:05:09Right now, dummy can't be of much help to me in the live stream, but I'm used to wearing it,

01:05:15and it's better to keep it on at all times. Let's pick a question from the comments. Please go ahead

01:05:19and post your questions. Remember that we'll only see the comments on TBS's live stream.

01:05:24A clash with the geniuses is the main event, but we can't neglect the other viewers,

01:05:29so a Q&A segment with the comments was added. All this for a clash of wits, sponsorships and

01:05:34sublessensing. Is Elliot that fond of money? It's so embarrassing. Is TBS doing it on purpose,

01:05:39or am I just unlucky? So many ladies were fawning over me, but that comment gets chosen. I clear my

01:05:45throat. That's right. I need money. I wish I had all the money in the world. He's pretty honest. But

01:05:51in the

01:05:51future, you'll realize that the money I earn goes back to society and everyone who's a part of it.

01:05:56I earn for the sake of humanity and human advancement. Elliot's honest at least. I'm going

01:06:02into scientific research. Do you know how much that costs? The price of developing a chip? The

01:06:06cost of producing a new drug? Of creating new materials and holding on to top talent? We can't

01:06:11ask the government for money whenever we want to do something. It's not my habit to rely on others.

01:06:15My dad taught me to spend my own money or his. At most, that feels right. So tell me why

01:06:20scientists

01:06:20working on a better future for humanity can't earn some money? You speak well, Mr. Bly, and you have

01:06:27a point. But you're working on any research as a scientist yet? Let's choose another comment.

01:06:32Here's our first challenger. Hi, Elliot. I'm a maths PhD candidate at Eastl Uni. I have a question for you.

01:06:38A PhD candidate? They're trying to intimidate me. The challengers today are young prodigies under 26 years

01:06:44old. They had to solve a set of questions online set by experts from Orion and past that to join

01:06:49today's live challenge. This is to maintain Orion's pride. After all, I'm still the ace. Not just anyone

01:06:54can challenge me. After the test, the challengers are also screened to ensure it's a proper battle of

01:07:00wits. Go on. I'm good with maths. Go on. I'm good with maths. Any integer greater than 5 can be

01:07:06written

01:07:06as sum of 3 primes. How do you prove this? I freeze. He's trying to cause trouble. Why isn't Elliot

01:07:11speaking?

01:07:12It's not hard. He can't prove it, huh? What happened to all his bravado? Cat got his tongue.

01:07:18It's only a brief pause. But the fools can't wait to run their mouths. Education has failed.

01:07:23I'm shocked so few know the question. The challenger played a trick. Everyone would've

01:07:26noticed it was goalbox conjecture it. He said integers greater than 2, and sum of 2 primes.

01:07:31Anyone who can solve it would be world famous. He's trolling me by asking, a known unsolved problem.

01:07:36The audience finally notices. I say, I can't answer this yet, but don't worry. I'll prove it in 3 years.

01:07:43I com say the most arrogant comment I've ever made. If I can solve it in 3 years,

01:07:48I'll be one of the top 10 mathematicians ever. I'd only be 20 then too. You think you're a godly

01:07:54genius?

01:07:54Such arrogance. I'll make a bet. Elliot, if you succeed, I'll eat my shtimes tea. What a cocky

01:07:59young man. So many in Ardenia have failed to solve goalbox conjecture. And he makes it sound like

01:08:05it's nothing. He disgusts me. Maybe he can do it. Someone that handsome won't lie. Mods,

01:08:10can you ban these dumb women? It's an eyesore. Ladies, that guy's hating on women. I saved his ID.

01:08:16Let's all report him. This is common for major live streams. The streamer doesn't need to say much.

01:08:21A few remarks is enough to draw ton of comments. I was just joking earlier. Elliot, I've been

01:08:26researching number theoretic functions and came across your proof of Euler's formula. It was a

01:08:31novel method, and I don't doubt you. I just wanted to interact with you since maths is a young person's

01:08:36game.

01:08:37I laugh. I knew it. I thought you were trolling earlier. Thanks. What do you want to talk about?

01:08:43I did use a new method in the proof, but Euler's proof is concise and ingenious.

01:08:47I think both are comparable. Your proof included the infinite series of the cotangent function,

01:08:51and you used it to complete the proof. I'm curious to know you got that. As you know,

01:08:55I'm a high schooler, so my knowledge is limited. I could only solve it with what I know,

01:09:00but using it to change the formula and applying the rule, I got the answer. I was just improvising for

01:09:05the exam. He laughs. When did you get so humble? Hearing that from you makes me think I don't need

01:09:10to review the basic theorems, but they're always relevant. Even at the PhD level, you might get

01:09:16inspired if you attend the degree lectures, especially for maths, which requires creativity.

01:09:20Pondering alone isn't enough, and I mean this sincerely. Understood. Thanks.

01:09:25Elliot, if you're ever in Eastl, do visit me. I'll show you around and give you a good time.

01:09:29My eyes flicker. Eastl is a great vacation spot for men. I wonder if he can show me the sights.

01:09:35I won't take up any more of your time. Goodbye. To the four other challengers.

01:09:39Don't bother asking maths questions unless you deliberately use the hardest problems to pick on

01:09:44him, he says before disconnecting. But the next person brings up Poincare conjecture. Pissed,

01:09:49I use a problem solving card. By now, the challengers are less confident. Some don't even bother asking me

01:09:55a question. They praise me, like the first challenger did and leave right after. Once I prove myself in

01:10:00chemistry and biology, the viewers no longer doubt that I'm the real ace. Also, someone posted with

01:10:05their real name on Orion's forum apologizing and promising to buy me a meal. We've done enough

01:10:10questions. I'll pick a few questions to answer. I'm not that tactless. It'd be pretty rude of me to

01:10:15keep answer questions you don't get. Who said I don't? I answered it ages ago. You think too little of

01:10:20us.

01:10:21I dare you to meet me. See if I don't teach you a lesson. The question marks amuse me. Ordinary

01:10:26people are way more fun than the so-called geniuses. Elliot, what line, comes after be near me when my

01:10:31light is low? No checking online. The question amuses me. An art student strikes back. When the

01:10:36blood creeps, and the nerves prick and tingle. A poem by Lord Tennyson, about waiting for a message

01:10:41that never comes. It's a classic, I reply. Whoa, this isn't a famous poem. He's good with literature too.

01:10:48He knows everything. From now on, he's my idol. I say, I'm not great with language subjects,

01:10:54but I do know some poems. I have written one thousand love letters. Olivia and Katie are

01:10:59watching. Olivia is vexed to hear that. A thousand love letters? Why hasn't she received one? Katie is

01:11:05also unhappy. Hers was just one out of one thousand. To think she'd been touched to get it. Katie,

01:11:10is Elliot such a playboy? Olivia asks. Katie is speechless, but she assures Olivia. You know what he's like.

01:11:16He's just bragging. If he writes one a day, it'll take years to write one thousand letters. It's

01:11:21impossible. You're right. Olivia nods, but I didn't expect him to be this smart. He could answer all

01:11:27the questions that I couldn't. It's embarrassing to think that I've been tutoring him recently.

01:11:31Look at it differently. He knows way more than what you taught, but he patiently listened to you

01:11:36anyway. That proves he cares. Katie helps me, for some reason. Olivia is happy to hear that. Really?

01:11:42The memory of the two weeks we spent together fill her with joy. She stares at me on the screen

01:11:47with

01:11:47affectionate eyes. Whoa, that's incredible. I wonder what your love letters are like. Instead of waiting

01:11:52for the host, I read the comments. Myself. Haha, I was exaggerating. With my looks, others ask me out.

01:12:00Only amazing girls get my love letter. Elliot, tell us about her. Romantic gossip always gets attention.

01:12:05I didn't ruin the mood by ignoring the comments. I was in junior high, and it was my first crush,

01:12:10but I didn't know much. But I didn't know much. I just thought it'd prove how great

01:12:13I was if I got her, when others couldn't, so I did it. And then, was she the prettiest girl

01:12:19in school?

01:12:19You think too little of me. No one in Tideport is prettier or more charming than her.

01:12:24Did you date her? Smirking, I calmly explain, I was 12 years old, and a few lines of poetry made

01:12:30all the girls hopelessly in love with me. Really? Did it work out so easily? Poetry worked so well?

01:12:36He's boasting. Poetry never worked for me. Well, I changed the poem to include her name,

01:12:42making it special. It works for someone as smart, handsome, and thoughtful as me.

01:12:46I'm from Tideport and the same junior high. Are you talking about Katie? Me too, I don't remember

01:12:51Katie dating in junior high. She focused on her music, and rarely came to school. I'm at risk of

01:12:57getting exposed, so I go back to the comments TBS chose. These memories of my youth are now in the

01:13:02past.

01:13:02Let's see what other questions there are. At Katie's house, Olivia looks at her doubtfully.

01:13:06Did you and El-

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