Common Sense Hijack System-Chapter 28

Karl feel his stomach was straight-up protesting, hungry vibes echoing in the room like they were straight-up mocking him. "Damn, I need to eat before tackling this quest," he muttered while cracking open a pack of instant cup noodles.

As a seasoned brokie, Karl was used to living on a budget. Splurging on fancy food was just not in the cards for him.

He poured hot water into the cup noodles, sealed it shut, then waited a few minutes while pondering.

His thoughts were interrupted by a notification from Zoey popping up on his phone. "She thinks I'm a beta male? After turning her boyfriend from a thug to a cuck?" Karl snorted cynically, eyeing his cup noodles that were slowly puffing up.

The annoyance faded a bit when the aroma of the instant noodle soup wafted over. Karl grabbed chopsticks, stirred the noodles, and started slurping up the broth.

While eating, he mused, "What dark secrets does that bitch hold?"

Karl sighed. "Oh well, deal with Zoey later. Right now, it's all about getting my fill," he said, continuing his meal with a slightly rejuvenated spirit.

After finishing his cup noodles, Karl felt energy starting to flow back. Even though his meal was simple, it was enough to fill him up. He tossed the empty wrapper aside and tidied up the room briefly before sitting back down.

His mind drifted back to Zoey's message. Karl pulled out his phone, reopening their conversation and analyzing the message more closely.

"Beta male?" he mumbled, furrowing his brow. "Why's she always so irritating!? I should've just fuck her yesterday!"

Karl knew Zoey saw him as weak for often backing down and avoiding conflict.

But he was sure it wasn't out of fear; to Karl, being a brokie was enough, no need to add being dumb and hurt, hospital bills were expensive.

Ding...

The doorbell in Karl's apartment shattered the silence, pausing his busy thoughts for a moment. He hadn't expected anyone, especially without a heads-up. Curious, he made his way to the door.

Upon opening it, Karl was shocked to find Adam standing there.

Adam, Zoey's boyfriend, who Karl had been joking about recently without anyone knowing.

"Adam?" Karl said his name in surprise. He hadn't thought Adam would come to see him, especially after everything that had gone down.

Adam seemed agitated, his face a mix of anger and anxiety. "We need to talk, Karl," Adam said firmly, his eyes sharp on Karl.

Karl stood for a moment before signaling for Adam to come in. "Alright, spill it. What's up?" he asked casually, even though he felt the tension in the air.

Adam stepped in, gazing seriously at Karl.

"I got your address from Zoey, I just want to confirm. Did Zoey come here yesterday?"

"Yeah, she came over yesterday."

"Karl, where did she go after leaving here?"

"I don't know, man."

"Damn it! Zoey must be dating her guy friend!"

Karl raised an eyebrow, grumbling internally.

"What does he think I am!? goddamn thug cuck madafaka!"

Adam sighed, "Okay Karl, that's all I wanted to ask. By the way..." Adam stood up and smirked, "Karl, you gotta chill! Mrs. Jane's got a husband!"

"HUH?" Karl furrowed his brow.

Without further ado, Adam left Karl, who was left pondering.

After Adam had bid his farewell and left, Karl let out a long sigh. The meeting had left him feeling uneasy while also piquing his curiosity.

"What random memory did Adam recall?" Karl remembered the incident in the park.

He checked the clock on the wall and realized it was almost time to head to work.

Karl quickly got ready, changing out of his casual clothes into his work uniform.

"Darn it, universe sucks!" Karl grumbled as he got ready.

After making sure nothing was left behind, Karl left his apartment and headed to the Convenience Store where he worked. On the way, he thought about small plans that could be implemented at work, hoping to bring about some change.

Arriving at the Convenience Store, Karl sighed.

"What memories do Zoey and Adam have about me and Mrs. Jane, hmm?" He wondered.

Looking around, he felt that the atmosphere was a bit different today. He saw two new employees standing by the cash register, looking awkward and confused. One of them was a woman with long hair, and the other was a burly guy.

Before he could introduce himself, Jane, the stern Manager, called out to him. "Karl! Come here, I need your help!" Her voice was loud and commanding, diverting Karl's attention from the new employees.

"Yes, Mrs. Jane. What's up?" Karl asked, trying to sound calm despite feeling reluctant.

"Can you help me lift these boxes to the top shelf? We just received a shipment and need to put them away quickly," Jane pointed to several large boxes in the corner of the room.

Karl glanced at the boxes and felt a bit burdened. "But Mrs. Jane, isn't there someone else who can help?" he asked, trying to find a way to avoid the heavy work.

"We don't have time for that! We need to act fast! No more questions, Karl!" Jane insisted, her eyes showing that she wouldn't accept refusal.

Karl grumbled quietly, but he knew it was pointless to resist. "Alright, fine," he said resignedly. He started approaching the boxes and lifting them one by one. Each step felt heavier, especially because his mind was still preoccupied with the encounter with Adam and Zoey's messages that haunted him.

As he tried to lift the last, pretty big box, the new male employee approached him. "Need a hand?" he offered, looking concerned.

Karl smiled, grateful for the offer. "Yeah, thanks. This is pretty heavy," he replied.

Together, they managed to lift the box and place it on the shelf. As they worked together, Karl introduced himself and chatted a bit about work. Feeling better, he tried to stay positive even though the situation was tense.

After some time, all the boxes were lifted and neatly arranged on the shelf. Karl breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the new employees. "I'm Karl, nice to meet you," he said with a genuine smile.

"I'm Jason," the man replied, "and this is my friend, Lily."

Karl nodded, feeling a bit more comfortable after the chat. Though the day had started with challenges, he knew that with the team's support, they could handle anything. Now, he just needed to find a way to use this situation to his advantage, or even squeeze Lily's breast if there was a chance.

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Zoey arrived, Zoey came in for the second shift that just started. Running from 04:00 pm to 12:00 am, keeping Karl company until midnight.

Work went on as usual until the second shift with new employees ended.

A few hours later, Karl started to execute his quest, heading to the restroom.

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[ Hijack Section ] { For quest purposes only }

[Hijack: Secrets Are Not a Big Deal]

- Selected Target: Zoey (Coworker)

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[Hijack Success]

- Duration 00:15:00

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"Only fifteen minutes?"

Karl saunters back to the cashier after confirming the highjack effect is on, with limited time to get answers from Zoey.

Approaching Zoey who's tidying up the shelves, he casually says, "Zoey, by the way, have you ever had any juicy dark secrets that you've never spilled to anyone?"

Zoey pauses for a moment, the hijack effect starting to work, making it easier for her to open up. "Hmm, there are actually a few things I've been keeping under wraps," she says, as if no longer feeling the need to hide them.

Intrigued, Karl continues, "Come on, spill the tea to me. I'm, like, totally trustworthy."

Zoey gives a slight smile and starts talking. "Well, since you asked... First off, I cheated on Adam for a few months with one of his work buddies. He had no clue, and I made sure Adam would never suspect him because his friend acted all innocent in front of him."

Karl tries to contain his shocked expression but remains calm to dig deeper. "Oh, so you have a naughty side too. What else?" freewebnøvel.coɱ

After a moment of thought, Zoey nods. "Yeah, there is. Second, I once falsely accused a school friend of engaging in incest with her uncle."

Karl tries to hold back his surprise that's starting to show on his face. "This chick is wild!" Karl mutters to himself.

Karl adds, "Okay, that's two. Curious about the third one."

Zoey furrows her brow a bit, but the highjack effect is still going strong. Zoey's third dark secret leaves Karl stunned.

Karl's eyes widen, "Seriously, Zoey?"

"Yeah, Karl, I..."