Chapter 181: 181: Top of the World



The next day, Caleb woke up and thought to himself, "Man, this badge thing is crazy." He couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by the weight of it all. But he figured he should start by taking a stroll around the city and appreciating the perks of his newfound status. So, he ditched the fancy clothes and decided to go incognito.

He meandered through the bustling streets, blending in with the crowd. It was pretty cool to see the city from a regular person's perspective. The place was thriving with life, vendors selling all sorts of goods, kids playing, and the aroma of street food filling the air.

Caleb's wanderings eventually led him to a beautiful park filled with Sakura trees in full bloom. It was a sight to behold. The pink petals danced in the breeze, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. He found a nice spot under one of the trees, with its branches casting a dappled shade on the ground.

He plopped himself down on the grass, leaned against the tree, and just soaked in the beauty of it all. It was a moment of tranquility and reflection. Caleb marveled at how something as simple as a park could bring such a sense of calm and joy.

As he watched people pass by,

Caleb gazed up at the sky, pondering the whole badge deal. It was supposed to be this big honor, right? But honestly, he couldn't help but feel a bit selfish. He wasn't exactly the "save the world" kind of guy. He was more of a "look out for number one" type.

He was a pragmatic dude, always thinking about how things would benefit him. So, as he lay there under the Sakura tree, he started to think about the badge and how it could serve his own interests. Maybe there was more to it than just making speeches and attending fancy meetings.

But the cats just rubbed their little heads against his feet and then bolted off into the alley. He scratched his head and muttered, "Guess that's a 'no' from you guys."

Shaking his head, he decided it was time to call it a day. He made his way back to the hotel where he had checked in. It had been a strange day, with a blown-away Sakura tree and a cat gang that didn't want him as their leader.

Back in his hotel room, Caleb was ready to put his feet up and relax. The place was pretty fancy, with these fancy curtains that blocked out the sunlight like they were in a blackout competition. The bed was massive and super comfy, and there were even some chocolates on the fancy pillow.

Caleb flopped down on the bed, spreading out like a starfish. He gazed at the badge he got, scrutinizing it like it held the secrets of the universe. It was all shiny and intricate, with all these symbols that he didn't even understand. He thought, "Man, this thing sure is fancy. Maybe I should get it a little case or something."

The room had a nice view of the city, all lit up like a Christmas tree. He could see people walking down the streets, probably on their own little adventures. Caleb liked the idea that he was part of something bigger now, but he was still the same guy who could appreciate a good comfy bed.

With a contented sigh, Caleb finally closed his eyes. He couldn't help but let out a little grin as he lay there, thinking about those sweet 100,000 contribution points he'd scored. It was like winning the lottery but with more action and less numbers.

He replayed the whole scene from the award ceremony in his head. The announcer, the cheering crowd, and that shiny badge, it all felt like some kind of crazy dream. But the points, those were real, and they meant he had a lot of doors opening up for him in the city.

As he drifted off to sleep, he knew that his life was about to get even more interesting. Maybe he'd figure out what to do with that badge and all those points tomorrow, but for now, he was just going to enjoy the feeling of being on top of the world.