Rig Stoner, a solitary 19-year-old, navigated the bustling metropolis of Menschen, a city of striking contrasts where ancient traditions intertwined with cutting-edge technology. Beneath his unassuming exterior, Rig harbored a unique secret, a relic of a fateful encounter from his childhood.
At the tender age of eight, Rig stumbled upon a harrowing scene: an elderly man, his life force drained, on the verge of dissolution. A sudden shift in reality transported Rig to an ethereal dimension, a place beyond comprehension. Fear and confusion gripped him, but a mysterious figure emerged, a wizened man with remnants of horns on his head. The stranger, speaking in an incomprehensible tongue, bestowed upon Rig a radiant sphere that vanished into his chest. A holographic screen materialized before his eyes, displaying a cryptic message:
*Host Compatibility: 87%
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*Host Confirmed
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*System Stabilization: 12 Earth Years
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System Access: Temporarily Restricted
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With a final, cryptic prophecy, "You will be the one, my boy, to complete it," the old man dissolved into ash....
Rig, now a young adult, carried the weight of this enigmatic encounter. The promise of a future role, a destiny intertwined with the mysterious sphere, haunted his thoughts. As he navigated the complexities of his teenage years, Rig's quiet demeanor masked a growing sense of purpose. The world outside might perceive him as an ordinary young man, but within him, a dormant power awaited its awakening.