Back in his room, Raj gave the command, "Enter prana_world."
Suddenly, he found himself in a vast, blank space. Before he could fully process his surroundings, a small, glowing figure flew toward him, its wings shimmering in the air.
"Hello, Raj," the baby size fairy-like creature said in a calm, soothing voice. "I am a projection clone of prana_world's will, and I am here to assist you. According to the records, this is your first time entering prana_world."
Raj nodded, listening intently as the projection continued.
"Let me give you a brief overview. Prana_world can be considered a virtual realm. When a person enters, a part of their soul is brought into this world, and using prana_world's rules, we recreate your body here with all the same abilities, strengths, and weaknesses as your real body. Meanwhile, your physical form in the real world is suspended in a state we call the 'imaginary world.' It's important to note, though, that even with this safety net, it's best to enter prana_world from a secure place in the real world."
Raj processed the information, his mind already racing with the possibilities of what he could accomplish in this realm.
The fairy continued, "And this black room you're in is your personal space. You can transform it into anything you like—whether it's a kingdom, a world, or something entirely different—as long as you have enough prana coins. Some beings have even built entire realms."
Raj, curious, interrupted, "How do we get these prana coins?"
"I was just getting to that," the fairy replied. "You can earn prana coins in several ways: by converting your contribution points into prana coins, completing tasks, hunting monsters here in prana_world, and more."
Raj leaned forward, intrigued. "Is there any easy way to earn them?"
The fairy nodded. "Yes, one of the easiest ways is by spending your mana in prana_world. The more mana you use here, the more prana coins you can accumulate over time. It's a passive way to build up your resources without taking on any specific tasks."
"And anything you find in prana_world can be transformed into the real world," Chinu continued. "Your entry fee was covered by Mr. Samba and Mrs. Sruthi, and they've already reserved slots for you to enter the Fire World, Water World, and Wind World. So you're free to explore these realms whenever you're ready."
Raj, processing this information, quickly asked, "Where is the Union Council located?"
"You can locate the Union Council by selecting the map option in your interface" Will fairly explained. "And if you'd like me to be your permanent personal assistant, you just need to give me a name. Otherwise, I'll return to the world will."
Without hesitation, Raj said, "I'll name you Chinu. Please guide me through prana_world."
"Name registered," Chinu replied cheerfully.
"Chinu, what's my current prana coin balance?"
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Displaying a balance sheet:
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Balance sheet
>Available balance: 99,998
>Passive income: +2/hr
>Personal assistant: -1/hr
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Raj stared blankly at the screen for a moment. "Chinu, what is this?"
Chinu responded, "Both Mr. Samba and Mrs. Sruthi transferred 100,000 prana coins to your account. For every 10 soul attribute, one can generate 1 prana coin per hour. The cost of maintaining a personal assistant, like myself, is 1 prana coin per hour."
Raj's face went blank for a moment as he realized the cost of having Chinu around, but he still felt it was worth it. "But why are 2 coins missing from my balance?"
"That was for the questions you asked before officially accepting me as your personal assistant," Chinu replied. "One coin per question. Also, since your balance exceeded 10,000 prana coins, you're eligible for the introductory guide with the will fairy. Otherwise, you would have just received the information as basic notifications."
Raj, regaining his composure, nodded, appreciating how the system worked.
"Let's go to the Union Council," Raj instructed Chinu, his voice steady.
Chinu waved her hand, and a shimmering portal materialized before them. Raj gazed at the portal, realizing how convenient having a personal assistant truly was—if not, he would've had to travel a long distance to reach his destination.
After stepping through the portal, Raj found himself standing in front of a magnificent palace, its architecture grand and imposing. A signboard nearby caught his eye, with bold, sharp letters reading Union Council and a small tag below it: 23rd City Branch.
Chinu floated beside him, explaining, "This is the nearest branch of the Union Council. It's more than enough for the level of transactions you'll need."
Raj nodded and stepped inside the palace, his eyes immediately drawn to a stunning girl seated at the reception desk. Her beauty was striking, but her expression was far from welcoming.
"I have something to report to the Council for contribution points," Raj said confidently, stepping forward.
The receptionist, clearly irritated by his youthful appearance, responded with a sharp tone. "Kid, this isn't the place to cause a scene for attention. Do you even know what contribution points are? Just because you have some kind of backing to enter prana_world doesn't mean you can waltz in here and demand them."
The atmosphere grew tense. Chinu, sensing things were about to take a turn for the worse, spoke up from Raj's shoulder, her voice calm but firm. "Lady, I don't know where your temper is coming from, but all we're asking is that you follow protocol and direct us to the central node. We have legitimate business here, and it would be best if we could proceed without unnecessary delays."
The receptionist's eyes widened in surprise at Chinu's words, and for a moment, she seemed taken aback.