Outsourcing

Max woke up to the buzz of his phone again, the familiar light from the system's interface greeting him. The notification flashed: Level Up! His heart skipped a beat. He'd leveled up once more, but the excitement wasn't what it used to be. The feeling of progress had grown into a quiet confidence. He was beginning to understand something—this system wasn't just a tool for survival. It was a means to build something lasting.

He checked his profile first, noting the new XP and the small boost in his stats. His level had increased to 4, and with it, the rewards from his previous quests had stacked up. But what really caught his attention was the bank balance.

$19,500

Max stared at the numbers. It was starting to feel real now. He could feel the difference in his life. Before the system, $19,500 might as well have been a million miles away. Now, it felt like the first significant milestone in his financial independence. He wasn't just scraping by anymore.

Still, this wasn't enough. Not by a long shot.

Max remembered the quest he'd completed yesterday: Outsource Your Work. It had given him a solid 150 XP and 20 system coins, but what really mattered was the progress he'd made. He had now outsourced all his regular tutoring clients, handing them off to Sarah, Tim, and Amy. The setup was working smoothly, and the clients were satisfied. Now he had to manage things without actually doing the work himself.

He glanced at his system interface again.

Outsource Your Work (Complete)

New Quest Available: "Scale Your Business"

Objective: Hire 5 more tutors and expand client outreach.

Reward: 200 XP, 30 System Coins

This was exactly what he needed. The quest to Scale Your Business felt like the logical next step. Max wasn't just looking to passively grow—he wanted to go big. This wasn't just about more tutors or more clients. This was about laying the foundation for a future where he didn't have to work at all. He wanted an empire, and the system was giving him the chance to build it.

Max took a deep breath. He checked his system's shop once again to see if there were any tools that could help him. The Business Expansion Pack had given him the marketing automation and client management system he needed to streamline operations, but there had to be more.

Efficiency Boost – 10 coins

Strength Potion – 5 coins

Charisma Boost – 15 coins

Income Multiplier +1 – 50 coins

Client Acquisition Pack – 30 coins (unlocked)

Max's eyes were drawn to the Income Multiplier +1 item. It was expensive, but it would help his business grow faster. The thought of boosting his pay even more made him feel like he was on the right path. The more he earned, the faster he could expand.

He checked his system coins.

System Coins: 10

It wasn't enough to buy the Income Multiplier just yet. Max would need to earn a few more system coins, but it wasn't a setback. There was always another quest around the corner, always another opportunity to level up.

But first, he had the Scale Your Business quest to focus on. Hiring five more tutors wasn't going to be easy, but it was doable. He started scrolling through the contacts in his phone, considering who could help him. He needed reliable people, others who were as hungry as he was.

He started texting a few students.

Message to Sarah:

"Hey, I need your help with something. Can you recommend a few people who might be interested in tutoring? I'm scaling up my business, and I need more hands on deck."

Message to Tim:

"Got more clients coming in. Let me know if you know any other good tutors."

It didn't take long for Sarah to reply.

Message from Sarah:

"Sure thing! I know a few people from my study group who might be interested. I'll send them your way."

Max's heart lifted. Sarah was always reliable, and now, she was helping him expand his business. Tim followed suit with a similar response.

Message from Tim:

"I've got a few friends who are good with math and science. I'll pass the word along."

That was three down. He still needed two more tutors, but it was a start. The ball was rolling.

Max turned to his Client Management System and started updating the client profiles. He had about ten active clients now, all receiving tutoring on a regular basis. He was already generating passive income, but the potential was still untapped. With more tutors, the workload would grow, and he'd need to keep track of everyone.

As he clicked through the profiles, he realized how much easier it was to manage now. The system had automated so much—tracking payments, scheduling sessions, and even sending reminders. Max was still new to this level of operation, but he felt the gears turning. This wasn't just a side hustle anymore. This was a business.

He checked the new quest again.

Scale Your Business

Objective: Hire 5 more tutors and expand client outreach.

Reward: 200 XP, 30 System Coins

Max felt the rush of anticipation. The reward would level him up again, and the system coins would give him the boost he needed to buy that Income Multiplier.

He sent a few more messages, reaching out to other potential tutors. By midday, he had all five lined up. There was still work to do, but the foundation was in place. He had a team now. It wasn't just him anymore.

Once the tutors were locked in, Max set to work expanding his client outreach. He used the Marketing Automation Tool from his Business Expansion Pack to start running ads. It wasn't a huge budget, but the system helped him target the right audience: college students who needed tutoring in specific subjects.

His phone buzzed again, and he checked it quickly.

New Message:

"We've got some good leads. Clients are interested." – Sarah

Max smiled. Things were starting to snowball.

By the end of the day, he had reached the goal for his quest. The five tutors were all onboard, and he had expanded his reach significantly. The process had been easier than he expected, and the system had made the administrative side of things nearly effortless. It wasn't just about managing clients—it was about scaling rapidly.

Max's phone buzzed once more. It was another notification.

Quest Complete: Scale Your Business

Reward: 200 XP, 30 System Coins

He checked his XP.

XP: 400

Level: 5

He was leveling up fast. The system was giving him exactly what he needed to break free from the grind. But it wasn't enough to stop there. He wasn't just going to build a tutoring empire. He had bigger plans.

Max turned back to the shop. He had 40 system coins now, just enough for an Income Multiplier +1.

Shop

Efficiency Boost – 10 coins

Strength Potion – 5 coins

Charisma Boost – 15 coins

Income Multiplier +1 – 50 coins

Client Acquisition Pack – 30 coins (unlocked)

Max grinned. His plan was working. The income multiplier would help him accelerate everything, pushing him even further ahead.

But the road ahead wasn't just about scaling faster. It was about building something that could outlast him, something that would keep growing long after he had moved on to bigger ventures. For now, though, he'd take the wins. The tutors were in place, his system was running smoothly, and the money was coming in.

Max wasn't just surviving anymore. He was building the life he wanted. The system wasn't just a way to get by—it was the way forward.