As the intense heat subsided, I slowly regained consciousness, finding myself lying on the ground, my head throbbing with a dull ache. The mysterious figure was nowhere to be seen, but the memory of his enigmatic smile and the sensation of his thumb on my forehead lingered. I struggled to sit up, my eyes scanning the surrounding area, but there was no sign of the figure.
As I stumbled to my feet, I noticed that my body felt... different. The heat had left me feeling invigorated, as if every cell in my body had been awakened. I looked down at my hands, and they seemed to glow with an otherworldly energy. I could feel it coursing through my veins, a power that I couldn't quite explain.
Suddenly, visions began to flood my mind. Fragmented images of ancient artifacts, mysterious landscapes, and cryptic symbols flashed before my eyes. I saw glimpses of a world beyond my own, a realm where technology and magic coexisted in harmony. The visions were fleeting, but they left me with an unshakeable sense of purpose.
I remembered the figure's words: "It's time to fulfill my promise, you will know what you need to do in the right time." What promise was he referring to? What did I need to do? The questions swirled in my mind, full filling my curiosity and determination.
As I stood there, trying to make sense of the events that had transpired, I noticed a small, intricately carved box on the ground beside me. It was adorned with the same symbol I had seen on the figure's thumb. The box emitted a soft, pulsing glow, as if it held a secret that only I could unlock.
As I stood there, trying to make sense of the events that had transpired, I noticed a small, intricately carved box on the ground beside me. It was adorned with the same symbol I had seen on the figure's thumb. The box emitted a soft, pulsing glow, as if it held a secret that only I could unlock.
As I unlocked the box, a sudden shake-like thing rushed onto my hand. "What's going on?" I exclaimed, feeling a strange sensation as if something was entering a hole in my hand.
Suddenly, my hand began burning with a intense sensation. I felt a sharp headache and started to wobble, unsure of what was happening. What I saw next was a mini black hole expanding before my eyes. I felt myself being sucked in, and the black hole suddenly got absorbed into a larger one.
This time, even though the duration was short, I could see that some changes had happened to my body. The whole process was like traversing a long tunnel. When I was pulled straight, I felt like I was falling from above and going towards the ground, but even the falling speed seemed slower. It was as if I was traveling faster than light speed.
After I saw the light at the end of the tunnel, I was thrown outside of tunnel in another second.
"What is this? Where is the land?" I exclaimed, looking around frantically. "Oh no, I'm in the sky! What should I do now?"
But before I could even process my situation, I saw something in front of my eyes. A window appeared, hovering in mid-air.
"What the fuck is this?" I muttered, stunned.
A mysterious voice rang out inside my ear. "Authentication Successful. However, System Integrity Compromised."
"Adjusting according to user condition... Level 0," the voice continued. "Start. Welcome, user, to the Wh#### system."
A welcome message flashed on the window, accompanied by a notification that 100 points had been credited to my account.
But before I could even comprehend what was happening, the voice spoke again. "Danger detected. User will fall to death."
Without warning, 90 points were deducted from my account, and I felt my falling trajectory change. Instead of plummeting towards the ground, I was now headed towards the sea. In the distance, I saw a landmass with tall mountains.
I fell into the sea, and just as I was about to collide with the water, a tattoo of a snake expanded and covered my body. Everything went pitch black.
...................
When I opened my eyes, I found myself on a beach, with sea waves crashing against my feet. As I sat up, I saw a screen floating in front of my face.
"Welcome, user 'Laksha'. Congratulations on survival," the screen read.
I was no longer surprised. After experiencing the events of the past day, I had become numb to the surreal nature of my situation.
The screen popped up again, displaying a new message. "New mission: This island is too big. Go to the mainland."
Despite my exhaustion, I felt a thrill of excitement. This was like any fantasy, and I was eager to see what lay ahead.
"Who are you?" I asked the screen.
"I am the system for user support, made with advanced [###$$%%^6][adjusting according to user understaning] nano-bots to support," the screen replied.
"Can you speak?" I asked.
"Yes, if you want to change settings, you can change," the system responded. "Do you want to activate voice mode?"
I nodded, and with a sense of excitement, I said, "Ok, change setting to manual mode."
The system beeped, and a soft, melodic voice filled the air. "Manual mode activated. What would you like to do next?"
But my curiosity got the better of me, and I asked, "But, who are you? No, no, who made you, and why me?"
The system's tone turned slightly condescending, "Aaaaa, user level is too low to have authority to know about high-level information."
I felt a pang of annoyance at the system's tone, but I pushed on. "Ok, we'll know when the time will come," I said, trying to sound nonchalant.
As I continued to converse with the system, which I had started calling "Nano," I couldn't help but wonder where I was. I looked around, and my eyes widened as I took in the breath taking scenery. I was standing on a beach, with the warm sand beneath my feet. The sound of gentle waves crashing against the shore created a soothing melody.
About 50 meters from the beach, a dense forest loomed before me. The trees towered above, their trunks thick and gnarled, their leaves a vibrant green. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the earthy smell of damp soil. The forest seemed to stretch on forever, covering the entire island.
As I gazed deeper into the forest, I noticed that it was teeming with life. Birds flitted between the trees, their songs filling the air. I spotted a few creatures scurrying through the underbrush, their fur a mix of brown and green, allowing them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.
Beyond the forest, I could see the rugged outline of a massive mountain range. The peaks rose high into the sky, their snow-capped tips glistening in the sunlight. The mountains seemed to stretch on forever, a formidable barrier that protected the island from the outside world.
I felt a sense of awe wash over me as I took in the sheer scale and beauty of my surroundings. But I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to this island, and the system that controlled it, than met the eye.
As I started walking along the beach, I suddenly felt a pang of hunger. But, to my dismay, there was nowhere to eat. I looked around, but all I saw was the endless expanse of sand and sea. Just as I was searching for a solution, a fish suddenly emerged from the waves and landed at my feet. It was a common shark-like fish, around 4 feet long. I had only seen fish like this on TV, and I had never eaten one before. I remembered watching a cooking show on the Discovery Channel, but now, I was experiencing it firsthand. And let me tell you, it was not as easy as it looked.
But, as they say, "if person mental attitude is right, he can do anything." So, I decided to take on the challenge. "Let's eat first, because there is no choice," I muttered to myself.
I picked up the fish and carried it towards the forest. As I entered the dense foliage, I spotted some fallen leaves from a coconut tree and some other branches. I gathered them up and created a makeshift pit for a fire. But, I had no idea how to create fire. So, I asked Nano for help.
"Hey, Nano, how do I create fire?" I asked, trying to sound casual.
Nano's response was immediate. "Ah, primitive human, you want to know the ancient technique of creating fire? Well, it's quite simple, really. You just need to rub two sticks together with the right attitude."
I raised an eyebrow at Nano's condescending tone, but I was too hungry to care. I followed Nano's instructions, and after a few minutes of rubbing the sticks together, a spark ignited. I added some dry leaves and twigs to the pit, and soon, a small fire was crackling away.
I took pieces of the fish and grilled them over the fire. The smell of sizzling fish filled the air, and my stomach growled in anticipation. I took a bite, and the flavors exploded in my mouth. It was delicious!
But, just as I was enjoying my meal, a strange sound came from the forest behind me. It was a low, rumbling noise, like the sound of an animal running. My heart skipped a beat as I felt a surge of fear. Suddenly, a notification sound popped up: "Energy full. New quest: Escape from danger."
"What is it?" I asked Nano, my voice trembling slightly.
"I'm not sure," Nano replied, its tone neutral. "But it seems like something is coming our way. You should probably get moving."
I didn't need to be told twice. I grabbed my makeshift spear, a branch I had found earlier, and prepared to face whatever was coming my way. The sound of the animal grew louder, and I could feel the ground shaking beneath my feet.
"What do I do, Nano?" I asked, my voice laced with fear.
"Just stay calm and follow my instructions," Nano replied, its tone calm and collected. "We'll get through this together., but why together if you don't run now you die"
But, as I looked around, I realized that I was surrounded by the dense forest, with no clear path to escape. The sound of the animal was getting closer, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest. I was trapped, and I didn't know what to do next.
and suddenly strange human like looking creature come out of forest what it is?