Location: Japan Intelligence Agency, Chief Secretary's Office – 10:00 AM
Chief Secretary leaned forward, his voice sharp.
"Aspect, I know your plan. But remember one thing—you only have three years. To even reach the members of this organization, you must become powerful. Highly profiled."
Aspect nodded firmly.
"I'm aware, Chief. I'll contact you later. Goodbye."
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Location: On the Way to Noah's Home
Noah looked at Aspect curiously.
"Ashen, what's your plan? You seriously think you'll reach them like this? You'll need power. Wealth. Influence."
Aspect turned toward him.
"Noah, do you have a computer at home?"
"Yeah... why?"
"Good. We're going to your house."
"To my house? Why now?"
Aspect's expression sharpened.
"I need to fill out an application for the SPI exam—Hitachi Corporation is hiring. And I need that job."
Noah laughed.
"You? A job? You think this nonsense will get you anywhere close to them?"
"It's better than sitting still. Let's move."
Noah grumbled.
"Alright, fine. Do something useful at least."
Aspect snapped.
"Shut up, Noah. You have no idea what I'm planning. Just do what I say and help me. Understood?"
"Alright, alright. I'll help. What do you need?"
Aspect handed over the form.
"Fill this out and submit it. Now."
"Fine. Done. Submitted."
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Later That Day – 4:30 PM
"Now, follow me to the bookstore," Aspect ordered.
"Why?"
"We need all the books on job exams, SPI test strategies, and corporate interviews. Today's February 18th. The exam is on the 21st. We only have two days. Hurry."
They arrived and bought everything—study guides, company profiles, psychological test prep, interview manuals.
Back home, Aspect sat with a stack of books and his laptop.
"Now let's pull every single piece of data about Hitachi—exam format, hiring strategy, employee structure, company politics. Everything. Every. Single. Detail."
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6 Hours Later – 10:00 PM
Noah was slumped on the couch, exhausted.
"Ashen… you dragged me into this ridiculous plan. What even is your plan?"
Aspect looked up from his screen, his eyes glowing with unwavering focus.
"My plan?"
He smiled.
"It's simple, Noah."
Noah raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah? What is it?"
Aspect leaned back, voice calm but absolute.
"I want to become a billionaire."