Getting A System In A Modern World

The next morning, after he woke up, Silas got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up.

After he was done, he went downstairs for breakfast.

Since he wasn't able to go to Stanford University yesterday, he decided to go there today after dropping Alex off at school.

When he got to the dining, Kim and Alex were already seated.

"Good morning, Kim," Silas greeted, as he took his seat.

"Morning, Silas. How was your night?" Kim asked, as she started dishing out the food.

"It was great," Silas replied, and turned to look at Alex.

"How are you, champ? How your night?" Silas asked, as he ruffled his hair gently.

"Fine," Alex replied, and started eating his food.

Silas saw that Kim has dished his food and he also started eating.

The family ate in silence but someone very familiar with the family would noticed some changes, especially more noticable between Alex and Kim.

From the usual strained and distance atmosphere between them, one would noticed that they have become closer.

This was a change that Kim and she felt very happy with it.

Before Silas came down from his room, she tried to initiate a conversation with Alex and she succeeded. Though, they didn't talk about much as there was little to no topic to talk about between them. Kim felt very happy because Alex was now talking to her, like a real conversation and not the usual single word he always give her in the past.

Silas also noticed the changes and he couldn't help but smile. He also felt very happy about the changes.

He felt that it would be great if the relationship between Alex and Kim can actually become that of a mother and child. Even though they are not blood related and besides, it was never said that a woman can't become a mother to children that aren't hers.

Also, being a mother isn't a title that's given but earned by her actions and Kim's actions qualify her to be one.

He also felt that their improved relationship will help the both of them as it will help Alex to fill in the void created by the death of his mother, and will help him to feel what it feels like to be a mother.

Silas smiled at his thoughts and continued eating his food. He quickly finished it and stood up from the table.

Alex was also done with his food and ready for school.

The two of them greeted Kim and left the house, and made their way to the car. When they got to the car, Silas opened the door and got in, followed by Alex.

After Alex was properly seated, Silas started the car and drove off towards Alex's school.

On the way to Alex's school, Silas decided to tell Alex about their plan to move places.

"Alex, we plan to move," Silas said.

He was supposed to tell Alex about this yesterday but due to the deel emotions that was in the air, Silas had to forget about it.

Alex heard what Silas said and looked at him for a moment before turning to look at the road ahead.

"Where are we moving to?" He asked.

"San Jose, I bought a house there. We will be moving there very soon and I'm telling you because I want to know if you want to change school or not," Silas said.

"I want to change school," Alex said and Silas nodded.

He didn't want to ask for the reason why Alex readily agreed to change school, as he knew that Alex would tell him if there's actually a reason behind it.

It didn't take long before they arrived at Alex's school.

"I will come pick you up, okay," Silas said, as Alex opened the door and stepped out of the car.

"Ok," Alex said, and closed the door before making his way to the school building's entrance.

Silas watched until Alex walked into the building, before he drove off towards Stanford University.

****

A black Camaro parked in the premises of Stanford University and a young man stepped old the car.

The young man who looks like he just stepped out a shadow realm with his casual black shirt, a black pant and a black sneaker.

There might be nothing fashionable about his choice of color but his appearance has heads rolling as he walked through the institution's premises.

"Yo. Who the fuck is that nigga? Why is he walking like a own the place?" A random male asked another who was standing besides him.

"Why the fuck are you asking me, man? Why don't you walk up to him and ask him yourself?" The other replied and started walking away.

The young man, Silas, heard the conversation between the two but he only gave a smile and continued walking towards the building in front of him.

The two of them weren't the only one talking about him, as he noticed that he was the topic of conversation on almost the mouth of everyone that saw him.

Silas didn't bother to pay attention to any of them as he walked into building and made his way to the lecture hall.

Inside the lecture hall, Silas walked towards one of the chairs in a secluded corner of the lecture hall, and took his seat.

As he took his seat, he noticed that almost all eyes were on him. Silas could see different expressions on their faces, some curiosity.

Some were looking at him with strange expression that made him raise his brow in suspicious. Some had outright hostility which was funny to Silas because he didn't understand the reason for it.

Silas decided to ignore them as he brought out his phone and started playing the gacha game.

The only reason why Silas is here is because he wants to experience college life and see what it's like, but he didn't want to interact with anyone... yet.

Silas was still on his phone when the professor in charge of class walked in,

After the man, –a mathematics professor– walked in, he wrote something on the board and started teaching.

As Silas listened to the lecture, due to the huge amount of knowledge he absorbed yesterday, he felt like he was wasting his time in the class.

'It looks so simple. I thought maths, physics, geometry was hard but they are extremely simple. I guess this is what having maxed out intelligence stat do to you,' Silas thought to himself, and smiled.

Though Silas found the class to be very simple and a breeze, that wasn't the same for others as most of them were looking at the professor talking, like he descended from a higher realm.

Silas wanted to leave the lecture hall but he decided against it.

'Now that things are like this, what should I do?' Silas thought to himself.

He no longer felt the need to continue his charade with Stanford University as he felt that he no longer has any use for them.

'Also, I can't keep lazing around as there are a lot things I have to get done, and fast at that,' Silas said to himself.

He thought about it and decided to pay President Odetta a visit after the class and have a chat with her.

Silas gathered his thoughts and continued listening in on the lecture. Though he might not need the class, who knows when he might learn something new and as they say, bo knowledge is wasted.

...

After the lecture ended, Silas stood and walked out of the lecture hall. While walking out, he noticed some people standing up to follow him and some tried to intercept him, but they were too slow.

Unfortunately for them, no matter what thoughts they had in mind, this will be the last day that they would see Silas sit in a class with them.

After walking out of the lecture hall and the building, Silas walked to his car, got in and drove to the building that houses President Odetta's office.

It would very unrealistic for him to walk to President Odetta's office due to its distance, and be would still have to come back and get his car after he was done.

When Silas arrived at the building, he pulled up, got out of the car and made his way to her office.

Before he got to the door of her office, Silas saw President Odetta's secretary who nodded at him and gestured to him to go inside.

"She's waiting for you," She said, and continued what she was doing.

He had already informed President Odetta that he would be coming, as he wanted to make sure that she waa available and he won't make a wasted trip.

When he heard what the secretary said, Silas saw the surprise in her eyes but he didn't bother, as he continued walking towards President Odetta's office, and it took him some seconds before he finally got to the door of her office.

Silas was just about to open the door when he heard an authoritative voice from the other end of the door.

"Come in, Mr Silas."

In response to the door, Silas opened the door and walked in.