Chapter 8 – The 90,000-Year Scholar
James had lost count of time.
Days became weeks. Weeks became years. Years became centuries. And still, he continued to learn.
After a thousand loops, he had mastered technology.
After ten thousand loops, he had mastered human psychology.
After a hundred thousand loops, he had left humanity behind.
And yet, every morning, he woke up in the same bed, in the same apartment, with the same day ahead of him.
A god trapped in time.
The Eras of His Knowledge
Loop 10,001 - 100,000: The Ultimate Scientist
James perfected physics, chemistry, and advanced mathematics.
He didn't just learn Einstein's theories—he corrected them.
He didn't just study quantum mechanics—he redefined its laws.
He didn't just understand genetics—he discovered how to rewrite DNA at will.
By the 100,000th loop, he could build a spaceship, cure any disease, and manipulate the atomic structure of matter.
Loop 100,001 - 500,000: The Cosmic Mind
James expanded beyond Earth.
He studied astrophysics, planetary engineering, and cosmic phenomena.
He simulated black hole travel.
He theorized new dimensions of existence.
He mapped out how to colonize entire galaxies.
By loop 500,000, James wasn't just a scientist.
He was a cosmic architect.
Loop 500,001 - 1,000,000: The Philosopher King
James turned inward.
Knowledge was infinite. But what was the purpose of it all?
He studied every philosophy.
He lived every religion.
He contemplated the meaning of existence.
By the millionth loop, James had experienced more time than any human who had ever lived.
He had become the smartest, most knowledgeable being in history.
And yet, he was still trapped.
Still waking up in the same bed.
Still eating the same damn birthday cake.
He had 90,000 years of knowledge.
And now, he had one mission.
To break the loop—by any means necessary.