By the time Elias became wealthy, according to the system, Eli might already have left this world.
Would Elias still remember him then?
Elias was still waiting for his answer, his gaze fixed on Eli as though he genuinely hoped they could spend more time together. Eli turned his head slightly and looked toward the clouds drifting across the darkening sky. His skin was a little dark, and under the dim light, only the faint outline of his face could be seen, but his eyes were bright and clear.
A wave of guilt washed over Eli, accompanied by a faint ache in his chest. He remained silent for a long time before finally opening his mouth.
"...All right. Come and play with me, then."
That evening, Eli submitted a request to have his dormitory repaired.
The following day, a huge pile of bills arrived on his communicator.
