Jared rubbed his eyes in disbelief as he stared at the screen. The vibrant Human Traverser System had transformed into the dull Home System, and the graphics, once rich and interactive, now appeared pixelated like an old vacuum tube television.
He couldn't fathom the stark contrast and the unsettling absence of the features he had relied on. Gone were the extensive inventories filled with enticing items gathered from worlds far and wide, the shops brimming with alluring wares, and the floating holographic displays showcasing vibrant menus of choices. All that remained was a grim display of payout and stats laid bare before him.
With his heart pounding, he read the details displayed:
Name: Jared Daniels
Occupation: Planetary Correctional Traverser
Age: 22
(The value of 1 means that all healthy members of your species are averaged to obtain this metric; DNA-modified individuals, Guardians, and similar personnel are excluded from this evaluation.)
Strength: 1.8
Agility: 1.8
Stamina: 1.8
Body Integrity: 1.8
IQ: 145
EQ: 1.5
Analytics: 1.9
Investigativeness: 1.3
Charisma: 1.7
Abilities:
Spacetime Nanomachine Transplant
Descriptions:
- Automatic dissipation of consciousness to Spacetime Continuum for when vitality drops below species survivability factors.
- Removes the dependency of your existence from the start of your timeline, which was the conception of your being from a cell.
- Makes consciousness impervious to all factors that do not conform to spacetime non-existence, such as mental attacks, physical body disintegration, and consumption of another being towards your physical body.
- Can traverse consciousness in the spacetime continuum for a set amount of span.
- Translated span due to lack of galactic knowledge: 5,555 Earth years.
- Able to recreate lost limbs, organs, and cells with atomic-level accuracy.
- Able to properly assimilate vitamins, minerals, and other added components with 100% efficiency, ensuring the host remains healthy.
Warning: Does not make you titanium or temper the body!
The thought of navigating time sent a thrill through Jared, but unease quickly followed. Everything felt unfamiliar. When would he truly be able to traverse those tangled strands of time? Would he retain the skills necessary for the tasks ahead? Was he some sort of half-human, half-machine now? Would he be able to wield a flying sword with beauties in both hands, like those from the novels? He drooled at the imagined scenarios but soon composed himself, noticing other incredible powers the system offered. This felt more like an ID than the systems that rewarded points or easy bonuses.
He checked out the powers or abilities other users might possess, and the sheer number astounded him—it contained hundreds of thousands of power systems available.
Power Systems Available:
Current System: (Borrowed by He) Milky Way Sector C-140 Standard Issue
Current Magic Circuits: Unavailable
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Existence in Paradoxical Changes
FantasySynopsis: Jared Daniels, a 28-year-old vape sales representative in Abu Dhabi, is grappling with despair after a devastating breakup. Isolated and struggling with insomnia, his life spirals further as he loses his job and drifts through his dark day...
