John woke with a strange mix of heaviness and lightness, as if his body had been remade while he slept. Three days of deep slumber had reshaped him, leaving his muscles weak but his mind buzzing with energy, as though the world itself was urging him to move. His eyes slowly adjusted to the soft light filtering through the window, and his gaze fell upon his reflection in the mirror.
Standing there was a twelve-year-old boy, 176 cm tall, with unusually balanced proportions for his age. Black, slightly wavy hair fell across his forehead, emphasizing his pale skin
John surveyed his room: scattered notebooks, papers covered with diagrams, and a smartphone that had seen better days. To an outsider, it was chaos; to him, it was a treasure trove of knowledge. He sat on
"New AI systems have achieved remarkable progress in managing infrastructure and energy networks."
"Neo-Coin fully integrated with the global economy. Digital and real-world trade evolving rapidly."
"Children displaying unusual abilities are being reported across multiple regions. Experts are investigating unexplained anomalies."
John frowned. The world was intertwined with technology and information, yet nobody knew about his Dyson Sphere blueprints—a unique discovery that could revolutionize energy systems. He unroll
"If I assemble these modules correctly, I could generate a self-sufficient planetary energy sy
He knew that no one
John tried to summon the system. The screen blinked, then displayed a message:
SYSTEM: "Currently updating. Access temporarily unavailable. Please try again later."
The system had gone into an
After hours of analysis, he decided to step outside and test his senses. His body felt stronger than ever. His vision was sharper, hearing more acute, and his awareness of subtle details heightened.
As he walked toward the nearest market, his gaze fell on a large sign:
MMORPG Virtual World —
He entered. Capsules glimmered, displaying their potential:
Enhance physical and energy attributes
Opportunities for earnings in the virtual world
Endless training potential
The shopkeeper immediately noticed his worn clothing and small wallet.
SHOPKEEPER: "With that budget, you won't af
JOHN: "I need just one. I'm willing to take the risk."
SHOPKEEPER (smiling): "There's a test capsule, one dollar. Small price, but dangerous. You could lose consciousness—or worse."
John didn't hesitate:
JOHN: "I'll take it."
SHOPKEEPER: "It will arrive in two days. Be prepared."
John didn't hesitate:
JOHN: "I'll take it."
SHOPKEEPER: "It will arrive in two days. Be prepared."
Returning home, John noticed the mess and began tidying up. Among his things, he found his phone again and delved into the news. This time, it was reports from regions across the unified Earth:
Northern Region: Autonomous AI systems for transport and energy are reaching new levels of efficiency.
Central Region: Children with heightened sensitivity to energy flows are appearing more frequently; experts search for explanations.
Eastern Region: Virtual platforms are becoming an integral part of training and education.
Southern Region: Researchers are developing new holographic interfaces for simulations and resource management.
John realized the wor
He paused, sensing a subtle presence nearby, almost imperceptible, yet distinct. He knew he wasn't completely alone.
LIAM (whispering to someone unseen): "He's awake… Still hasn't noticed us
UNKNOWN OBSERVER: "Don't worry. He'll remain unaware. We leave in three days. By the time he's fully active, we'll be gone. Just let him explore."
LIAM: "Are you sure he's ready for this?"
UNKNOWN OBSERVER: "It doesn't matter if he's
John's senses tingled. Liam, his classmate, was merely a pawn, and someone else was watching from the shadows. The game he had stepped into was far larger than he imagined.
He returned to his room and sat cross-legged on the floor, organization
Study the Dyson Sphere blueprints and understand their full potential.
Monitor technological progress and virtual platforms.
Prepare for the test capsule arriving in two days.
Observe any unusual activity from hidden groups, even if they remain unaware of him
He inhaled deeply, feeling both exhilaration and anxiety. The world was enormous and full of possibilities.
I am not just a child. I am an anomaly. And this… this is my chance to explore the future, prepare for mastery of technology, and become stronger than anyone else.
The system remained in update, the test capsule would arrive soon, and the world continued to thrive under a single unified banner—Earth without borders or nations, a single entity of humanity.