The Encounter

In Sector B3, Area ZA, number 816,

Or B3-816ZA in short.

The planet called Starlium Planet by the humans living there.

A man came back from work.

His face had no expression.

His mind and body were pushed to the limit.

He didn't even have the strength to put his shoes in order.

His bag was thrown to the side.

His steps were unsteady.

One step at a time, he then sat down on the floor, leaning against his sofa. Turning on the television in the darkness of the room, but everything was bleak.

"Why..."

A single word came out before tears flowed down from his eyes.

His other hand that didn't hold onto the remote, gripped tightly, followed by a rustling sound of papers being clenched.

Feeling of grief, rage, and sadness mixed up into one, creating a twisting pain in his chest.

"What is my fault?"

In a shaky voice, he let go of the papers and the remote before grabbing his head with both of his hands, to cover his face, as the tears rolled down his wrist.

His anguished cry was partly covered by the sound coming from the television.

Just as the light coming out flashed through the words on it:

[Letter of Dismissal]

It lasted for 3 shows that were being aired.

Aside from the television, everything was at a standstill.

[Breaking News, everyone.]

[A sudden Demonic Beast surge in population from the North had already been put under control. Our informant said that today is once again our victory against these Demonic Beasts.]

[Shortly after, we will release an interview with our young Hero, Li Fengzhou.]

"This is our hero, Li Fengzhou. Though he is young and well-known to be a prodigy, today, he truly proved it to the world by plunging down to the midst of Beast Tide, rescuing his teammates, and saving the terror that haunts the city."

"Thank you, but no. My effort is still insignificant if not for my team and the sacrifice of the army, holding them off so we could fight them back with full force. I want to use this moment for everyone to pray in silent for their sacrifice. They are the true hero of this war."

Without having anything to do, Fang Ming raised his head and watched the entire interview of someone his age being showered with all the glory while his life plunged to the bottom.

The reason for that wasn't just because he simply lost his job.

But because he angered one of the director's son, who was supposed to handle the job and took the blame for it.

The director board only heard one side of the story when the letter of dismissal had already been signed and sent to him on that very same day.

Will anyone or any of the board member be willing to help him?

While it seemed a righteous thing to do.

Reality is always unfair.

All Fang Ming got now was a bad track record from one of the famous company in the city. A bad reputation which will probably hinder him from landing a decent job out there. Even though he always tried his best to stay out of trouble in this life.

As for the meaning of "this life", it was because Fang Ming had the memory of his past life on Earth.

"This life... that life... what's the difference..."

A heartwrenching pain, once again assaulted him.

While in his previous life he was an orphan, he was happy to have a family in this life. But even that was taken when he was 12.

Demonic Beasts suddenly came out on a rampage near his residence area when his parents were out to pick him up from school.

He tried to mend his loss by getting a girlfriend.

But even that soon only hurt him even more when she was naively being taken by another man.

Now, his 5-year career has collapsed.

"I need to get water."

During his despair, Fang Ming forced himself up and got some water during the interview.

While the sound finally returned to the room, it was still tense and gloomy if anyone were to stay in that room.

"By the way, I heard some of my intel that you only started becoming a Spirit Master during your days in college?"

"Yes, that's true. It was a gamble even for me, since my family didn't have anything back then. But for anyone out there that is watching this... While becoming a Spirit Master brings you wealth, this job also gives you responsibility. Do understand this..."

"Hahaha... You..."

Fang Ming was listening as he chugged the water down his throat.

Looking at Li Fengzhou, he couldn't help but grit his teeth tightly.

Since a lot of people fell for it.

Out of 100 Spirit Masters that were born without any support, perhaps only 8 to 9 can grow successfully. Even the term "successful" means they won't have trouble financially for the time being.

"Ah, fuck... I'm jealous. Why does he get to have everything on my birthday?"

Fang Ming gritted his teeth and placed down the glass of water down.

Right, he didn't have the character of any protagonist. Instead, he also felt jealousy like a normal human being.

Even when his birthday gift came like a meteor.

[Ding!]

[Congratulations, Host]

[The Spirit Beast System is here to help your second life reach greatness.]

"What are you waiting for? Become a Spirit Master and protect your brother and sister."

At the same time as the interview also finished airing.