The drone of the androids voice, filled the air as it dissected the happenings of Terran history, faded into background noise for Revan. To anyone looking on, his gaze appeared fixed his gaze was fixed on the holographic display flickering with images of ancient civilizations on his integrated display.
Inwardly, he was studying the data stream of Leira's interface. A small tag hovered above the head of the boy fidgeting in front of him: =Emotion: Bored - 83% - Desire to engage in disruptive behavior: Moderate= To his left, Sarah chewed on the end of her pen, her brow furrowed in concentration. =Physiological State: Mildly Stressed - Elevated heart rate, increased blink frequency= .
Revan absorbed the information using the new skills he had bought from the system. This boring classroom, to his enhanced senses and high phycological mastery, was a vibrant tapestry of barely concealed emotions and predictable intentions.
Since he already knew about the battle of Grinseng he decided to look at his system interface:
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Name: REVAN ELDRIN AGE: 10 ]
ATTRIBUTES Strength: 1 Agility: 1 Endurance: 1 Intelligence: 15 Perception: 8 Charisma: 5
SKILLS MENTAL PROCESSING: Level 3 ]
Accelerated Learning (Level 2)
Precognitive Analysis (Level 1)
EMPATHIC PERCEPTION: Level 1 ]
LANGUAGE (TERRA): MAX ]
COMBAT (ANCIENT PRAGMA): Level 1 ]
ENERGY MANIPULATION: Level 4]
> Electromagnetic Affinity (Level 2)
> Kinetic Affinity (Level 2)
RESOURCES SP: 500,000
ENERGY CORE: Level 1 (15/100)
ACTIVE MODULES
Terra Survival Guide (Basic)
Mental Simulation Suite (Level 2)
Physical Augmentation Matrix (Level 1)
Sensory Calibration Module (Tier 1)
Language Acquisition Package (Terra)
ACCESS
PERSONAL DOMAIN: LEVEL 1 (50 sq km)
SHOP: Level 1
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The final bell of Eldoria Academy day rang through the corridors. Another day of being told very irrelevant data absorbed, he mused internally, a flicker of impatience rippling beneath his neutral expression as he gathered his school supplies. Today's "lessons" on pre-globalization economics had offered absolutely no practical value, though Leira had kept herself busy through out the day by diligently cross-referenced the historical data with the few records from his past lives finding many mistakes.
Revan subtly veered towards the exit while avoiding everyone. A sleek, black self driving hovercar, its design very advanced, silently glided to a halt beside the curb, its door opened with a soft hiss. The hovercar was very advanced and discreet, blending seamlessly with the upscale vehicles leaving the school.
Inside, the sleek interior was cool and private. Revan settled into the leather seat, the door closing smoothly behind him. He then told the car the destination Eldrin Estate he stated, his voice carrying the clear, precise tones that didn't match his ten years of age.
The vehicle accelerated smoothly, instead of merging into the flow of traffic it kept climbing higher until it reached an altitude that only the elite of the elite were allowed to drive at. As they moved out of the city's immediate bustle, the landscape began to shift, transitioning from the futuristic landscape to genetically improved greenery. Revan gazed out the window, observing the unfamiliar flora and fauna of this continent. His parents, figures of immense influence and power on this world, had ensured his… independent living arrangement was discreet and well-resourced. Their identities as his family were a closely guarded secret, a strategic layer of protection in a world they understood to be far more dangerous than it appeared on the surface.
The journey continued for a significant duration, crossing through varied terrains with an effortless speed that spoke of advanced technology and carefully planned routes. Revan spent the time in quiet contemplation, mentally reviewing the day's data and subtly directing Leira to filter information on architectural design principles relevant to creating effective training environments within his Personal Domain.
Finally, the vehicle turned off the main thoroughfare, following a winding private road that disappeared into a dense canopy of trees. After several kilometers, the vehicle turned into an unkept road and continued until it reached a lake but instead of stopping the car continued into the water into an underground tunnel they then reached a strange building and the car parked itself and Revan walked out of the car into a hyper tube, after siting for three minutes he arrived at the basement of his estate which was underground.
He moved with purpose through the silent halls of the estate, he activated privacy protocols in his study as soon as he entered. Leira, initiate Personal Domain access. The shift in consciousness occurred, and he stood on the blank canvas of his inner world. He spent the remainder of the afternoon shaping his Domain, drawing on architectural knowledge from Pragma to create houses, training grounds and knowledge repositories. As the simulated day within his Domain began to wane, he withdrew, a sense of quiet satisfaction settling over him.
A few seconds after leaving the domain, a chime from Leira's interface drew his attention.
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NEW QUEST RECEIVED QUEST DETAILS
Quest Title: Ghost in the Network Description: The system has detected a faint, recurring anomaly within the local communications network. It appears as fragmented code sequences that hint at a developing AI.
Objective 1: Pinpoint the physical location of the server(s) hosting the nascent AI. The data packets originate from multiple nodes, requiring triangulation and analysis of network traffic patterns, which can only be done effectively from within the network itself.
Objective 2: Gain access to the server room/facility without being detected. This will likely require bypassing security systems, both digital and physical.
Objective 3: Establish a direct connection to the server(s) and download a fragment of the AI's core code. This is necessary to fully analyze its structure and potential.
Objective 4:Cover your tracks and leave no evidence of his intrusion.
Time Limit: 72 hours
REWARDS Primary Reward: 10,000 SP, Data Module: Introduction to Sentient Code.
BONUS OBJECTIVE: If you manages to extract the AI's developmental logs and any information about its creators.
Bonus Reward: Additional 5,000 SP, Sub-routine: Adaptive Interface Protocol (Allows Revan's System to seamlessly interface with and control external digital systems), lucky spin, and +1 to Intelligence Attribute (Permanent).
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