**CHAPTER 6: Secrets Unveiled**
As the morning sun gently filtered through the translucent window of my room, casting a soft glow across the sleek, futuristic furnishings, I slowly stirred from my sleep. The events of the previous day rushed back to me in a flood of excitement and disbelief. Becoming a Prime had shifted my world in ways I hadn't fully grasped yet.
With a sense of anticipation tingling in my veins, I rose from my bed and moved towards the compact desk against the wall. The sleek tablet awaited me there, a portal to both knowledge and mysteries. But today, my mind was fixated on a different kind of mystery—the Item Shop.
Carefully, I navigated to the interface that had appeared to me in a surreal moment of awakening. There it was, as enigmatic as ever:
**Item Shop**
**Shop Points: 0**
**Available Skills:**
- **[Body of Adamantite](SS):** Makes your body as hard as the mythical metal. Immunity to all modern firearms up to nuclear level and most energia attacks. **{Purchase: 750 points}**
- **[Legs of Fast Faster Fastest](A):** You become faster the longer you run. High stamina is required. **{Purchase: 400 points}**
Feeling a surge of curiosity mixed with caution, I pondered the implications of this unique ability. The Item Shop, a skill that allowed me to acquire other skills. It was a secret I couldn't afford to reveal lightly. Not yet, at least.
After a quick shower and a simple breakfast, I made my way downstairs. The house was already bustling with activity—relatives and neighbors had gathered, eager to congratulate me on becoming a Prime. It was heartwarming yet overwhelming, their admiration and expectations palpable in the air.
"Adam, you're up! How does it feel to be a Prime?" my uncle exclaimed, clapping a firm hand on my shoulder.
"It's… surreal," I managed, smiling warmly. "I'm still trying to process it all."
Amidst the cheerful chatter and warm embraces, my thoughts kept returning to the Item Shop. It felt like a key to unlocking new possibilities, but I needed to tread carefully. The world of Primes was rife with competition and hidden agendas; revealing such a unique skill could make me a target.
After bidding farewell to the guests and promising to keep in touch, I retreated to my room once more. Sitting at the desk, I powered up the tablet and delved deeper into the PA's database.
I found the section where new Primes could report their awakened skills. It was a formal process, ensuring that the PA kept a comprehensive record of all abilities within its jurisdiction. With a steady breath, I filled out the required information:
**Skill Report Form**
**Name:** Adam Osman
**Level:** 1
**Prime Type:** Ordinary Prime
**Unlocked Skill:** Eye of Energia
**Skill Description:** Allows the user to see movement of energia, enhancing perception and awareness of energy flow.
With a sense of satisfaction, I submitted the form electronically. It was a partial truth—Eye of Energia was indeed my primary skill, but it wasn't the whole story. The Item Shop remained my secret, a strategic advantage in a world where strength and power dictated survival.
As the day wore on, I received messages of congratulations from classmates, distant relatives, and even a few acquaintances from Silverdale Town. Each message reinforced the weight of my new identity as a Prime, someone with potential to shape the future.
Later in the evening, my father approached me with a solemn expression. He had always been a man of few words, his emotions often conveyed through subtle gestures rather than grand declarations.
"Adam, I'm proud of you," he began, his voice tinged with both pride and concern. "But remember, with great power comes great responsibility."
"I know, Dad," I replied, meeting his gaze with determination. "I won't let you down."
He nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "Good. Now, about your plans for the future—"
Before he could finish, a notification pinged on my tablet. It was a message from the PA, confirming receipt of my skill report. I opened it to find an additional note:
**PA Notice:**
**Dear Adam Osman,**
**Congratulations on your awakening as a Prime. Your skill report has been successfully processed. Please note that further details regarding your skill may be requested during your upcoming voluntary education course at the Prime Association Academy.**
**Best regards,**
**Prime Association, Veridian City Branch**
I nodded to myself. The academy—a place where new Primes gathered to hone their abilities and forge connections. It was a pivotal opportunity, one I couldn't afford to miss. But first, I needed to master the skills I had, especially the Eye of Energia.
With a renewed sense of purpose, I returned to my tablet. The Item Shop beckoned, its mysterious allure drawing me in like a moth to flame. I carefully navigated its interface once more, eyeing the available skills and their costs.
**Item Shop**
**Shop Points: 0**
**Available Skills:**
- **[Body of Adamantite](SS):** Makes your body as hard as the mythical metal. Immunity to all modern firearms up to nuclear level and most energia attacks. **{Purchase: 750 points}**
- **[Legs of Fast Faster Fastest](A):** You become faster the longer you run. High stamina is required. **{Purchase: 400 points}**
The urge to acquire more skills was strong, yet I knew I had to bide my time. Each purchase would reveal a piece of my secret, potentially altering the course of my journey as a Prime.
As the night deepened and the city beyond my window buzzed with life, I finally powered down the tablet. Tomorrow would be another day of discovery and challenges. For now, I needed rest—to contemplate the path ahead and to guard the secret of the Item Shop, my key to unlocking greater heights in the world of Primes.
With a sense of resolve, I settled into bed, the soft hum of the city lulling me into a deep, contemplative sleep.