For a few seconds, the glowing blue words hung in the air, perfectly silent.
[Sign-In Successful.]
[Rewarding user for first-time activation...]
Arjun frowned, sitting up straighter. "Rewarding? What—"
Before he could finish, the hologram expanded, symbols swirling like a storm before settling into clean text.
> [Congratulations, User #001.]
You have received the following First-Day Rewards:
• 1× Fully Furnished House (Emerald Heights, Sector 14 — Title Deed Registered)
• 1× Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2024 Model, Registered to Arjun Mehra)
• 1,000,000 USD Deposited in linked account (System-Secured Funds)
• Professional Driving Skill (Master Level) Installed
• 40% Ownership Shares — UrbanThread Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
• All Keys, Documents, and Certificates Stored in [System Space].
The words shimmered, the room bathed in cool light, and then — silence again.
Arjun blinked. Once. Twice.
Then he laughed.
It was not a happy laugh, but a small, disbelieving one — the kind that belongs to men who've already seen too much loss to hope for miracles. "Yeah, sure," he muttered. "And next you'll tell me that I'm king of Mars."
He reached for his phone automatically, intending to check if he'd fallen asleep watching some sci-fi show. But the phone was dark, screen reflecting only his confused face.
Then the ding came again — this time from the phone itself.
He unlocked it, and for a heartbeat, his breath stopped.
[Incoming Bank Notification — CityBank Alert]
> Credit: USD 1,000,000.00
Available Balance: USD 1,000,014.52
The digits glowed on the screen, unwavering.
"No… no way…"
He refreshed. Still there. He refreshed again. Still there. He even closed the app, reopened it — and it was still there.
"System," he whispered aloud, his voice barely audible. "What… what is this?"
The calm, familiar voice answered instantly, as though it had been waiting behind his thoughts:
> [Response: This is your First-Day Sign-In Reward. Congratulations, User #001.]
[System Function Overview:]
– You may sign in once every 24 hours.
– Rewards vary based on frequency (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly).
– Accumulated sign-ins yield rarer and higher-value rewards.
– Rewards may include: Property, Skills, Assets, or Attribute Points.
– Attribute Points can enhance physical and mental capabilities.
The hologram pulsed again, now showing a sleek, translucent interface resembling a game status menu.
> [User Stats — Arjun Mehra]
Level: 1 (Civilian)
Strength: 9
Agility: 8
Stamina: 7
Intelligence: 12
Luck: ???
Available Attribute Points: 0
Owned Assets:
– House (Emerald Heights, Sector 14)
– Vehicle (Mercedes-Benz E-Class)
– 40% Shares — UrbanThread Clothing Pvt. Ltd.
– System Bank Account (USD 1,000,000 — Secured)
System Space: Active (Capacity: 10 items).
He stared at it, lips slightly parted. The hologram shimmered softly, waiting for his next thought.
"So this is real…" he murmured. "You're telling me this— all of this — actually exists?"
> [Affirmative.]
System assets are legal, verifiable, and protected by System Shield.
No individual, institution, or government entity can trace or question the source of your rewards.
Arjun's head swam. For the first time in years, his chest felt too tight — but not from despair. His pulse thudded, quick and strong.
He rubbed his face with both hands. "A house… a car… a million dollars…" he whispered. "This can't be happening."
But the system's calm hum persisted, the same tone that had become, in minutes, the most trustworthy sound he'd ever heard.
He exhaled slowly. "Alright," he said, half-smiling. "Suppose I believe you. What's the catch?"
> [No catch detected.]
[System operates on Sign-In principle. User may choose frequency of sign-in.]
Examples:
– Daily Sign-In: Smaller, consistent rewards.
– Weekly Sign-In: Mid-tier rewards and moderate Attribute Points.
– Monthly Sign-In: Major rewards such as Property, Company Shares, or Skill Packages.
– Yearly Sign-In: Exceptional reward tier (Locked).
He couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head. "So… what? You just… pick random people and make them rich?"
> [Selection Protocol: Randomized.]
User #001 was chosen through universal probability parameters.]
Arjun laughed again — this time, a real one. "Random, huh? After everything I've been through, after all the bad luck… maybe it all piled up for this moment."
He stood, stretching, feeling something strange coursing through him — energy, clarity, a sense of possibility he hadn't felt since before the accident.
The hologram dimmed slightly, as if respecting his thoughts.
He looked around the dingy room, the cracked walls, the rusting fan — and smiled quietly to himself.
"Alright, System," he said, straightening up. "Let's see how far this luck can really go."
And in the quiet of that forgotten apartment, the glowing words hung in the air like a new dawn:
> [End of Day 1: User successfully initiated new life cycle.]
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Would you like me to write Chapter 3 next — where Arjun visits his new house, tests the car and system skills, and learns about his 40% clothing company shares (introducing potential allies or rivals)?