In 2017, the first object from outside the solar system was discovered. The scientists who found it named it Oumuamua.
Oumuamua is of great interest to science, as it offers a unique opportunity to study the composition and formation of objects in other star systems. Astronomers have been studying this object since it was first detected.
They discovered that, unlike other comets, Oumuamua did not develop a visible tail as it passed by. Its surface has a reddish color, which may indicate a composition rich in organic compounds or metals.
It is an elongated object, about 400 meters long, with a possible length-to-width ratio of up to 10:1—more extreme than any asteroid or comet observed in our solar system. It travels at a high speed, making it difficult for the Sun's gravity to capture it.
Many scientists believe Oumuamua to be a natural asteroid or comet, though it has unusual features that challenge current explanations. Some suggest it may be a fragment of a planet or another celestial body from another star system.
Due to its shape and trajectory, there was speculation that Oumuamua could be a probe or an artificial object, but this hypothesis is considered unlikely by most scientists.
Oumuamua was observed as it passed the orbits of Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn before leaving the solar system toward the Pegasus constellation.
During this process, something happened that left scientists intrigued: Oumuamua experienced a sudden acceleration as it moved away from the Sun. The most accepted hypothesis for this non-gravitational acceleration is the release of gases (probably hydrogen) trapped inside the object and freed when it was heated by the Sun.
By January 2019, Oumuamua was beyond Saturn's orbit and continuing to move farther away. It headed toward the Pegasus constellation and is not expected to return to our solar system.
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In March 2021, a war broke out between Russia and Ukraine.
Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once said: "I don't know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
People around the world feared the outbreak of a third world war. The conflict remained between the two nations—or so everyone thought.
Four years later, on June 13, 2025, other countries—Iran and Israel—entered into conflict. The tension escalated to the point where both leaders began threatening the use of nuclear weapons.
With such threats, first-world countries could no longer stand by. The current president of the United States demanded unconditional surrender from the small nation of Iran.
The conflict continued, and nuclear bombs could be launched at any moment.
But what no one expected was that humanity's end would not come from within—but from beyond.
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On July 1, 2025, there was a tremendous boom accompanied by the sound of shattering glass. The noise was so loud that it was heard all around the Earth.
Screams, fear, panic—it felt like the end. Many thought nuclear war had begun.
But there was no pain. Death did not come. Those who had closed their eyes awaiting it opened them again.
Before they could laugh in relief, they noticed others nearby staring at the sky in horror.
What they saw looked like a dark tower, floating above each major city around the world.
No one knew how they appeared or where they came from. They simply hovered there, projecting an oppressive presence.
A vibration began. The towers emitted pulses of light, like a heartbeat.
This wave spread across the Earth like a tide, forming a symphony that signaled a coming change.
Then came the sound of a bell's toll.
Religious people thought in their hearts: It's the end of the world. Others believed it was an alien invasion.
A second toll rang out. A pillar of light shot toward the Earth's core.
Panic. People around the world lost control. "These things will destroy the planet," they thought.
Before anyone could react, a third toll echoed—and everyone's eyelids grew heavy. The entire population fell into a deep sleep.
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When humans awoke, they believed they had been transported to another world. Their houses, their material belongings—everything was gone.
The planet they had once known no longer existed. All they could see were plants, fields, and sand.
Astronomers, used to studying the sky, noticed familiar constellations: Pegasus, Andromeda, and others. They realized this was not another planet. This was Earth.
The Moon appeared much larger and had a bluish hue. To its right, another satellite of the same size glowed red.
Before people could understand what was happening, strange creatures appeared and began attacking them.
They could only run, trying to survive these monsters. That's when some humans noticed a mysterious tattoo on their left hand.
Later, these tattoos would be called Divine Blessings. They granted each person a unique profession.
Every person awakened their blessing upon turning 16.
Thanks to these blessings, humans gained the strength to fight the monsters and soon founded the Terram Federation.
Entire cities were raised overnight thanks to the blessings. Tasks that once took years could now be done in mere hours.
Initially, water and food were scarce. But thanks to those who awakened as mages, it became possible to create water with magic.
Some monsters' meat turned out to be edible, and those with the chef's blessing learned to cook it properly.
Killing monsters allowed humans to grow stronger.
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We now arrive at year 225 of the Terram Federation calendar.
A 16-year-old boy with silver hair, amber eyes, and 1.75 meters tall stood in front of a mirror, admiring his reflection.
His name was Natanael Muller.
"So this is a parallel world version of Earth?"
In his previous life, he was a 40-year-old man named André Silva, who lived on Earth in the year 2030.
On his way to work one day, he was hit by something, and his vision went black. When he opened his eyes, he was in someone else's body.
Natan had been a very sick boy, on the verge of death. His only hope was to awaken his divine blessing.
When someone awakens their mark, their body undergoes an evolution—and any illness or physical issue is healed.
The original owner of the body didn't survive and died the night before. That was when André's soul crossed over and took control of Natan's body.
In that very moment, the divine mark awakened. Now, with a healthy body, Natan looked at the mark on his hand.
"If you had held on just a little longer… Rest in peace. I'll fulfill your dreams for you."
Natan said, gazing firmly at his reflection.