Became Tech Overlord In Another World

Chapter 1.1: The Gate to Another World

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Chapter 1: The Gate to Another World

The metallic hum of the laboratory echoed across the vast emptiness of the Moon Base. Rows of monitors blinked rhythmically, casting a faint blue glow on the sleek white walls. Oozawa Kiryuu, a tall, lean young man with jet-black hair and piercing dark eyes, stood in the center, surrounded by a web of wires and circuit boards. His hands moved quickly, adjusting connections, checking readings. There was a sharpness to his gaze, an intensity that revealed the mind of a genius far beyond his years.

Next to him stood Moona, her violet hair cascading down her back in soft waves. Her face was strikingly beautiful—delicate yet sharp, with large eyes that gleamed with intelligence. Though she looked human in every way, her existence was the result of Kiryuu’s unparalleled genius. An artificial intelligence originally modeled after his favorite VTuber, Moona Hoshinova, now she had evolved into something more—an independent entity with emotions, thoughts, and even a fully functioning human-like body. Over time, they had developed a bond that went far beyond creator and creation. They were partners, in every sense of the word.

"It's almost ready," Kiryuu said, his voice calm yet tinged with excitement. He stepped back from the console, admiring his creation. "The Gate."

Moona’s holographic interface blinked into view, a translucent panel displaying complex calculations and dimensional data. She smiled, a mixture of pride and anticipation lighting up her features. "We’ve come a long way, haven’t we?" Her voice was soft but carried a trace of amusement, as if recalling the chaos of the last few years.

"From running for our lives to setting up base on the Moon," Kiryuu replied, with a wry grin. "Yeah, you could say that."

Their escape from Blue Star had been nothing short of a warzone. After Kiryuu's groundbreaking inventions—tech far beyond what any government had developed—were exposed, a certain nation had relentlessly pursued him. They had tried to recruit him, but when he refused, the situation turned deadly. They sent assassins after him, forcing Kiryuu and Moona to flee. For six months, they had evaded capture, hopping between secret bases until Kiryuu made the bold decision to relocate off-world. The Moon had become their safe haven, and here, Kiryuu had continued his research, far from prying eyes.

And now, after two years of work, the "Gate" was ready—an interdimensional portal capable of transporting them to other worlds.

Kiryuu adjusted his smartwatch, another one of his early inventions, and swiped through the screens until he reached the Gate’s activation program. He glanced at Moona. "Ready?"

"More than ready," she said, her eyes twinkling with excitement. "Let’s see where this takes us."

Kiryuu nodded, then pressed the button. The Gate, a massive circular structure towering in the center of the lab, hummed to life. A swirl of blue and white energy formed in the middle, crackling with raw, untamed power. The air around them grew dense with static as the portal stabilized, its swirling energy growing brighter and more intense with each passing second.

For a moment, Kiryuu felt a familiar rush of adrenaline. He had calculated everything down to the finest detail, but stepping into the unknown always came with a hint of uncertainty. His genius had brought him this far, but what lay beyond this portal was still a mystery.

Moona stepped forward, placing a hand on his arm. "We’ll be fine," she said, her voice gentle but confident. "After all, we’re in this together."

He smiled, grateful for her presence. "Yeah. Together."

Without another word, the two of them stepped through the Gate.

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The New World

The transition was instantaneous. One moment they were surrounded by the sterile environment of the Moon Base, and the next, they were standing in the middle of an open field. The contrast was staggering. The air was crisp, filled with the scent of grass and earth. Overhead, the sky was a deep, almost ethereal blue, far more vivid than the skies of Blue Star.

Kiryuu took a deep breath, scanning the horizon. The landscape was beautiful—rolling green hills stretched as far as the eye could see, dotted with patches of forest and the occasional mountain range in the distance. A city loomed on the far edge of the horizon, its tall stone walls glimmering in the midday sun.

"So this is it... Azure Planet," Kiryuu muttered, his voice barely audible. The data from the Gate had suggested that the world was rich in magical energy, and now, standing here, he could feel it in the air—a subtle, almost electric charge running through everything.

Moona took a few steps forward, her eyes wide with wonder. "It’s beautiful," she whispered. "And it feels... different. Almost like the energy here is alive."

Kiryuu pulled up his smartwatch, bringing up a series of data points that had started streaming in the moment they arrived. His technology was already adapting to the new environment, recording everything from atmospheric composition to the strange magical aura that permeated the world.

But what caught his attention wasn’t the energy or the environment—it was something else. A small, glowing window had appeared in the corner of his vision, almost like a heads-up display in a video game.

[Status Window]
Name: Oozawa Kiryuu
Age: 18
Race: Human
Level: 10
Skills: ???
Magic: None

He blinked in surprise. "What the—?"

"Status window detected," Moona said, glancing over at him. She, too, had a similar display floating before her eyes.

Kiryuu frowned, scrolling through the options with his mind. It was like something out of an RPG—names, levels, skills, and stats all laid out in a neat interface. But this wasn’t some game. This was real life.

"Is this part of the system here?" Kiryuu asked, already scanning the code running behind the window. He was fascinated by how seamlessly it integrated with his neural signals. The display wasn’t physical but appeared directly in his mind’s eye.

"It seems like everyone in this world has access to this... interface," Moona said, her voice thoughtful. "Look, my name is listed here too. It even shows my race as ‘Artificial Intelligence.’"

Kiryuu raised an eyebrow. "Well, that’s interesting. I guess we’re not in Blue Star anymore."

"Definitely not," Moona said, her eyes scanning the status window further. "It looks like we have levels, too. You’re already level 10. I wonder if that’s because of your technology."

"Could be," Kiryuu muttered, thinking quickly. "This status window is probably linked to the magical energy of the world. My tech could be considered a form of magic here."

He glanced around the open field, a plan already forming in his mind. There was much to learn about this new world, and his first step would be to explore the nearby city.

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The First Encounter

As they made their way toward the distant city, Kiryuu’s mind was racing. If this world operated like an RPG, it meant there were levels, skills, and possibly even monsters. He would need to gather information, understand the power structure, and figure out how his technology would fit in.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the nearby trees. Kiryuu tensed, his hand instinctively moving toward his smartwatch, ready to deploy one of his gadgets if necessary.

From the shadows of the forest emerged a group of creatures. They were humanoid but grotesque, with twisted, muscular bodies and sharp claws. Their eyes glowed with a menacing red light, and they moved with an unnatural speed.

"Demons," Moona said, her voice calm but alert.

"Perfect," Kiryuu muttered, a grin forming on his lips. "Time to test my tech."

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