When an AI chip was implanted in his brain, he rose to power

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After a month of training, things were very different from when Jason first arrived. Everyone was satisfied, and the recruits, with Jason as their sparring partner, started training like their lives depended on it. The results? Outstanding. Jason himself became much fitter through the process, no longer that guy who'd get out of breath after carrying someone for a few steps. By the second half of the month, he was already training with the veterans, and he even grew a lot—looking more like 16 or 17 years old now, instead of the 13- or 14-year-old boy he seemed before.

The students were treated well. The elite unit they joined had everything—equipment, manpower—you name it. They were blown away by the experience, getting a taste of real military life. Any initial discomfort? Long forgotten.

Of course, it wasn't just the students who were happy, but let's not list them all.

With a police escort, they paraded back to school in style, and the photos of their swagger left the senior students green with envy. I mean, armored cars, tanks, helicopters, missiles... Sure, they were just props for training, but the older students? The best they got was a semi-automatic rifle—how could they not be jealous?

Back at school, Jason returned to student life, and with that, his role as class monitor began. Being a class monitor had its challenges, and though there were many ways to lead, personal effort and capability were the most crucial.

First, you could suck up to the teacher. If you managed to keep the homeroom teacher happy, you might stay in the position a bit longer. But this strategy doesn't last—useless monitors get replaced quickly.

Second, charm the class. If you stood out—like being a lone star or, better yet, an absolute beauty—people would naturally like you. If you had the skills to back it up, you might even get things done. But in a class full of provincial and city-level top scorers, standing out was no easy task. And trying to sway these highly competitive students? Mission impossible.

Third, rely on teacher support early on to establish authority, then slowly win people over. This seemed like the best strategy, and it was the one Jason chose, with his uncle's backing.

It started with a diagnostic test announced by the homeroom teacher. All the class elites showcased their talents, and the results were a disaster. Out of 36 students, only three passed the average score, and the top scorer? None other than the class monitor they once thought was a dumb brute.

The class was shocked, rumors spread about the teacher leaking test questions. But despite trying to trip Jason up with tricky problems, he tackled most of them. For the ones he couldn't solve, he explained in front of everyone that they were beyond high school or even college level. This was when the class realized—Jason was the real deal.

Against all odds, even surprising the teachers, Jason earned the respect he deserved, and his role as class monitor was finally secure.

Next, Jason requested to move into the dorms with the other students. His relationships with his classmates quickly improved, and soon after, the homeroom teacher began entrusting him with more and more tasks.

When he successfully secured financial aid and part-time jobs for the class's acknowledged poor students, Jason knew that as long as he kept an eye on things, his position as class monitor wasn't going anywhere.

Despite all the busyness, his academics didn't fall behind either. In college, teachers rarely take attendance—so long as you earn the required credits and pass the fourth-level English test, you could even get your degree early.

By the end of the first semester, thanks to Jason's leadership, the entire class passed the fourth-level English exam. Sure, it might not seem like much, but in less competitive schools, the fourth-level exam is often a roadblock to getting a bachelor's degree. Jason's next goal? To get the entire class to pass the sixth level.