There were actually many choices that I could have made while selecting the person that I will be handing over the files to. Dominic Toretto was first on my list.
The charismatic and glorified super driver Dominic was perhaps the only person I can go to with the files I just have. There I would not be persecuted much about how I acquired it and will not get in trouble for hacking into Interpol, DEA and FBI databases to get what I needed.
Now, getting to him was the hard part. I recalled that he would eventually come back to his house but, what I currently don't have is time. If by any twisted fate, my father actually decides to help Dominic, the things would spiral out fast. So, I will have to contact someone close to him. A person who can find him with ease. Mia Toretto.
So, I decided to track her down and meet her. I took a deep breath and prompted the AI. ' Give the current contact details and address of Mia Toretto.' But the pain I expected never came. The AI almost instantly gave me her address and other details. I guess that was too easy for it.
Now that I have a plan, I decided to hit the sack soon after I had my dinner. I could really see that my dad was conflicted about something and he was not at all focused on his food. ' Sigh, I really need to pick up the pace.' I thought with a wry smile.
The next day, when I woke up, I was a bit late and didn't see my dad around. So, I decided to take the run alone. While I was running, I called out my status screen.
STATS
NAME: Miguel L James [previously Luther Wolfe]
GENDER: Male
STRENGTH: 8 [10 for peak human physique]
AGILITY:8[10 for peak human physique]
HEALTH:10[10 for normal human physique]
STAMINA:9[10 for peak human physique]
INTELLIGENCE:13[20 for peak human beings]
SKILLS POSSESSED: Quick learner [beginner], football [beginner], guitar[novice], Marksmanship (Elite), Combat Skills (Skilled), Espionage (Elite), Survival Skills (Skilled), Resourcefulness (Elite), Tactical Planning (Skilled), Language Proficiency (Skilled)( Arabic, Chinese, English, Russian, Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese.), Problem-Solving (Elite), Driving Skills (Skilled)
Now that was more like it. My overall strength just skyrocketed and was possible to go toe to toe with most trained fighters without much troubles. While I was zoning out run, I didn't realise that I had already reached the park. 'Phew…. now that was more like it.' I finally felt some physical exertion as I have been running at a good pace for the last two kilometers. While I was not out breath level tired, that run really got me sweating.
Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings.
I slowly got into the grove and started to do some body weight exercises and calisthenics. For some reason, Penny didn't turn up. 'Well that's a let-down.' I was really hoping to have a sparring session with her. While I was just stretching my limbs a bit, some kind of weird feeling crept up in my mind and I was not exactly feeling right. There was something wrong. And sure, enough everything just went white and I was in my damn dreamscape.
'What the, hell is going on?', I was really not stoked to be back here. "Well, well, well…. I see you have unlocked the AI's hidden function, Luther.", I saw the goddess come towards me with a smile. "Hello Goddess. I am guessing this is not an obligatory visit is it?", I asked her devoid of any emotion in my tone.
"Relax, Luther. This is just a visit to tell you that there will be another update to the AI. I was supposed to give it to you if and only if you unlock the hidden function of the AI. The AI can now issue some missions that you are completely free to accept at your own disposal. There will be rewards given in the form of mission coins that can be exchanged for real time money or sometimes even some special gifts will be available." She said in her melodious yet majestic tone.
But her expression just turned sombre. "Luther, listen carefully. While it was kind of my boss to give you this new found chance at life, don't think he did not have his own interests, even if it was every bit childish. Nothing in this world comes free my child, even your chance. He wants you to interact with the world a bit more, that's why he is enticing you with these missions. I am telling you Luther, you should take an active role in this world, if not the world's fate will flow in a manner to make your presence more active. The fates flow in this reality was designed to keep you in the epicentre of everything. Now use this chance to gain more abilities and clear the problems that might come your way in this world. There are still some more realities interwoven to this world Luther. Find them and complete the missions. Once you have done that, I am sure my boss will move on to some other things making this fate's flow normal. Tread well, Luther. The more you defy fate, pardon my language, the bitchier it gets. Goodbye for now kid."
I was back in my world again. Things were not looking good for me at all. Here I was trying to get out of trouble and it seems that 'the boss' is not a fan of that. Damn I hate being a puppet. I really need to lose his attention on me fast. I guess I will be having a hell lot of 'adventures.' I thought with helplessness that was frustrating as hell.
'At least now I am getting paid to clear those.' I was pretty sure that whoever this Boss guy is, he just gave me this life so that he can stay entertained as my life was looking like a very high-end version of an rpg. The sooner the levels are cleared the sooner I get control over my fate back.
As I was about to head back home, I heard my AI chime out of the blue. "Sir, there is a mission available now sir. Do you wish to accept it?"
'Wow, you can do this?', I asked in my mind with a bit of an ire in my tone.
"Yes sir, it is quite a useful feature too" it sounded proud at its own abilities. I just rolled my eyes in my mind. "Well, what's the mission AI." I asked it. I scanned my area for what the mission might be.
Suddenly the blue screen just unfurled and there was a box in it displaying the details of my mission.
{Main Mission} As a responsible citizen, its your duty to keep the neighbourhood safe from the bad influence of drugs. Locate the drug dealers belonging to the Braga Cartel and neutralize them before they sell their product to teenagers. The host will be rewarded with 500 mission coins for the feat.
{Side Mission} Letting the drug dealers being caught by the police will not be a solid solution. Eliminate them and remove the dregs once and for all. The host will be given a mystery item for the completion of this mission.
< DO YOU ACCEPT THE MISSION: YES/NO >
Now I was not sure what to feel about getting a mission like this and the targets were Braga Cartel that was too much of a coincidence. What really got me thinking was the mission to eliminate the drug dealers. Yes, I really wanted to know what kind of mystery gift that I might receive but to kill someone for that, I was conflicted. But that was just a side mission, so I can just give it up and just focus on the main mission. I mentally accepted the mission and the timer showed me that I had 8 minutes left to locate and complete the mission.
I began scouting the area. But I was soon to spot two men arrive in a car near the park and they got out. They were clearly thugs and as I was observing them my AI sounded again. "Mission objective located."
Well that confirmed my suspicion. I had my targets in vision and I just took a deep breath and decided to tail them stealthily. I successfully spotted their drop location and they were waiting for someone. I was hidden well and I waited for them to be distracted to make my move. The 'Frank Moses' in me started to analyze the situation again. Both the guys were near six-foot-tall and one of them looked like they did some time serving in the army. Now, I can easily notice they were carrying firearms and it was not the dud ones like at the mall. There was no room for error. And I need to really avoid the kill or be killed situation. But I should have known that you should really beware of what you wish for.