Episode 1

"Insolent! You've enraged me! Drag her out!" Sindi's command growls.

Sindi and her two friends pulled Grizelda into the restroom and shoved her forcefully, causing Grizelda to crash to the floor.

Splash!

Sindi doused Grizelda with toilet water mixed with refuse, soaking her entire body.

"How dare you approach Hendra! How dare you, with your fat and grotesque self, have the audacity to like Hendra, the one I fancy! Are you completely lacking self-awareness?" Sindi screamed furiously, gripping Grizelda's hair, forcing her head to jut upwards.

"I … I don't like him, that was just …." Grizelda started to explain, but Sindi yanked her hair fiercely, causing tears to stream down Grizelda's face as she clutched at her hair gripped tightly by Sindi. Yes, earlier Grizelda had bumped into Hendra by accident, and even received scorn from him.

"No excuses!" Sindi snapped, pulling Grizelda to her feet by her hair and forcing her to face the restroom mirror, causing her great pain.

"Look at yourself! Just look! What makes you think you have the right to fancy him! Get a clue! You're pathetic! No one could like someone as ugly as you! And yet you dare pursue the man I admire? You truly infuriate me!" Sindi raged, slamming Grizelda's head against the mirror, causing her glasses to fall off.

Seeing those glasses, Sindi grew incensed. She stomped on Grizelda's spectacles with force.

"Please, don't do that!" Grizelda tried to save her glasses, but they were already shattered into fragments.

"Take this!" Sindi kicked Grizelda, sending her sprawling backward. Her hefty body made it difficult for her to rise.

"Let's finish her off," said Sindi to Rita and Maya.

"Is this really okay, Sindi?" asked Rita.

"Just do it, I'll take responsibility. My father is the principal of this school, he will resolve my problems," Sindi declared, glaring at Grizelda with animosity.

Together, they beat Grizelda relentlessly.

"It hurts! Please stop," Grizelda whimpered, shielding her head with her arms, sobbing in pain. Their attack was merciless, ignoring Grizelda's groans as they continued their pounding until satisfied, leaving her body bruised and battered.

"Then die already!" Sindi shouted furiously.

Disgusted by the sight of Grizelda's face, Sindi pulled her hair and smashed her head against the concrete wall with great force.

Thud!

The hard blow resonated from both the wall and Grizelda's head, making them pause momentarily.

Fresh blood flowed from Grizelda's head, pooling on the floor, causing a chaotic panic. The excruciating pain left Grizelda powerless, her body limp without strength. Her vision blurred, turning the sight of the three girls before her hazy.

"Sindi, what should we do now?" Rita asked, shaking, pulling at Sindi's sleeve. Sindi stood frozen, noticing the blood nearing the tip of her shoe.

"Sindi, let's get out of here!" Maya snapped Sindi out of her shock. They exited the restroom, leaving Grizelda behind, and locked the door from the outside.

"Help me," Grizelda pleaded weakly, attempting to raise her arm, but they had already hurried away, abandoning her.

"God … if I am granted another chance, I don't want to be weak. I wish to be brave. Please, give me another chance to change this miserable life."

After saying this, Grizelda lost consciousness.

Grizelda had been frequently bullied by Sindi and her friends. Not just by Sindi, but many other students also harassed her, both covertly and overtly. And today, because she accidentally bumped into Sindi's crush, she was subjected to atrocious treatment by Sindi and her followers, nearly costing her life.

Grizelda herself was a plump, weak, non-confrontational, and submissive girl. She was kind-hearted and helpful, but her goodwill went unnoticed. Others even saw her assistance as an obligation.

She lived with an indifferent biological father and an evil stepmother and stepsister. Not only at school, but she was also treated as a servant at her own home, often facing harsh treatment and physical abuse, and sadly, no one seemed to care.

***

In that moment, her spirit hovered in darkness. She slowly opened her eyes, finding herself engulfed by an infinite void.

"Where am I?" Grizelda asked in confusion.

Suddenly, a light approached her, taking the form of a database.

"What's this?" she inquired, puzzled.

[Ding Ding]

Loading...

System owner identified...

Scanning...

Recognising system owner...

Processing...

Complete...

Scanning owner's body...

Complete.

Name: Grizelda Amira

Age: 17 years.

Occupation: Student

Gender: Female

Status: Student

Awakening owner...

Processing...

Complete.

In her subconscious mind, Grizelda awoke, and saw a database enter her thoughts. She felt an intense headache and held her aching head. It wasn't until the database fully integrated that the pain subsided.

"What was that? Why is everything in my head?" Grizelda pondered, confused.

WELCOME

[Welcome to the advanced Strong Girl System. You have been selected as the owner of this extraordinary system. The system will fulfill your dreams.]

"Eh? What’s all this in my head?" Grizelda murmured, closing her eyes and shaking her head, hoping the sensation would vanish.

[This is a sophisticated artificial intelligence system. In line with the modern era's continuous advancements, you have been chosen by the system due to your matching data, age, and DNA.]

"No! No! No! I must be dreaming! Oh God, please wake me up quickly," Grizelda implored.

***

Slowly, her eyes fluttered open, and she was greeted by white walls. Her head was bandaged and her arm attached to an IV drip.

"Ouch!" she exclaimed, feeling pain in her head. "Am I in the hospital?" she asked, confused.

"Wasn't I just in the restroom and then remember being in a dark space, with something entering my head? But what was it? Was it all a dream?" she continued, still unsure.

[This is the reality and the truth, owner.]

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaa! This is real!" Grizelda shrieked in fear.

[Correct, owner. The system will assist you in transforming into a respected, wealthy, powerful, and of course, beautiful person, so you're no longer subjected to ridicule.]

"But how are you going to fulfill my wishes?" Grizelda inquired, still curious.

[You must complete missions programmed by the system. By completing these missions, you will receive random rewards and increase in levels, experience, and appearance. Each level up grants you rewards, and the higher your level, the greater the rewards. However, if you fail a mission, you will face system-imposed punishments.]

"Why me, though?" Grizelda frowned.

[The system selected you due to your good karma. You have consistently helped others without expecting reciprocity, even when unnoticed. Therefore, the system has arrived as a reward for your good deeds.]

"I see, so how do I use this system?" Grizelda asked hesitantly.

[Just click on your profile, and you'll be able to use it.]

Grizelda clicked on her profile picture and found many features resembling computer databases but in the form of holograms that only she could see.

[Introduction Reward]

[Balance: 100,000]

[Appearance: 1]

[Charm: 1]

[Strength: 1]

[Speed: 1]

[Agility: 1]

[Defense: 1]

[Intelligence: 1]

[Courage: 1]

[Points: 10]

"This is truly extraordinary," Grizelda marveled.

"You're awake?" asked the principal suddenly entering the room.

"Eh, Mr. Principal," said Grizelda, surprised.

He seemed to smile thinly. "I apologize for Sindi's behaviour. I hope you won't spread this matter," he insinuated.

Grizelda remained silent, feeling the situation unjust. She looked at the principal blandly.

"If you dare talk about this, not only will you be expelled from school, but you will also face consequences far worse!" the principal threatened with a broad smile.

Sindi also smiled maliciously in the background.

A doctor entered to check on Grizelda's condition.

"Hmm… This is odd. She was severely wounded earlier, but now she seems to have recovered?" the doctor said, puzzled.

"Hmm, maybe the doctor made a mistake, since you've just dealt with a severe accident case," said the principal.

"Perhaps that's it. Since she's well, she can be discharged," said the doctor.

"Thank you, doctor," said the principal.

Grizelda then got off the hospital stretcher and hurried away. She didn't want to linger around the father and daughter pair, knowing they could silence her about the incident.

"Just you wait, now that I've been given an opportunity, I won’t waste it. I won't let you off. I'll get back at you, each one of you!" Grizelda resolved.

She quickly left the hospital, intent on leaving her painful past behind.

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