1 Christmas Gift

In the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled amidst rolling hills and blooming meadows, there lived a family that radiated happiness and love. The Harringtons, consisting of Mr. Jonathan Harrington, his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Harrington, and their beloved daughters. Emily and her younger sister Salle were the epitome of a picture-perfect family.

Emily, a young girl of ten, possessed an ethereal beauty that captivated all who laid eyes upon her. Her porcelain skin was adorned with a sprinkle of freckles that danced across her nose like constellations in the night sky. Her deep azure eyes shimmered with an innocence that seemed to hold the secrets of the universe. Cascading curls of golden silk framed her cherubic face, lending an angelic aura to her presence.

Emily's vibrant spirit was matched only by her insatiable curiosity about the world around her. She possessed an unyielding thirst for knowledge and a boundless imagination that knew no bounds. Her laughter echoed through the Harrington household, filling every corner with joy and warmth.

However, tragedy struck one fateful evening when darkness descended upon their idyllic existence. On a moonlit winter night, Without warning or reason, she fell victim to a brutal attack that left her physically scarred and robbed her of her most precious gift – sight.

The news of Emily's assault sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community of Willowbrook. The Harringtons were devastated by the cruel twist of fate that had befallen their beloved daughter. But in the face of adversity, they refused to succumb to despair. They rallied around Emily with unwavering love and support, determined to help her navigate this new world of darkness.

Mrs. Harrington became Emily's pillar of strength, dedicating herself to learning about blindness and finding ways to enhance her daughter's quality of life. She tirelessly researched assistive technologies, enrolled Emily in specialized schools, and sought out the guidance of experts in the field. Her unwavering determination to provide Emily with every opportunity to thrive became a beacon of hope for the family.

Mr. Harrington, a man of few words but boundless love, poured his heart into finding solace for his daughter's loss. He spent countless hours scouring the internet, seeking unique gifts that would bring a glimmer of joy to Emily's world. And it was on one magical Christmas Eve that he stumbled upon a peculiar item – A System said to aid a blind person navigate.

The System, was nothing special like the advanced one the super army use but it cost a fortune for a not to perfect family. Mr. Harrington, captivated by the idea of granting his daughter respite from her darkness, purchased the system without hesitation.

As Christmas morning dawned, Emily unwrapped her father's mysterious gift with trembling hands. The moment she opened the box and its enchanting clicking filled the room, a sense of wonder washed over her. Though she could not see but the intricate carvings she knew the chip was Mid- tier technology.

" I know you just trying to brighten me up but you don't have to buy something so expensive for me, we don't really have the money to throw around."

Mr harrington brought his hairy hand down on his daughter and rubbed it ever so lightly.

" You don't need to remind me princess. "

As he watched his daughter struggle to lift his hand, he couldn't help but notice the undeniable similarities between them. They shared the same facial features, the same mannerisms, and even had similar interests and hobbies. It was as if they were two peas in a pod, connected by an unbreakable bond.

However, amidst these striking similarities, the man couldn't help but notice one significant difference – his daughter's appearance. While both of them had dark hair and brown eyes, she possessed a unique set of physical characteristics that set her apart from him and everyone else around her. Her hair was completely white, her eye was completely white as well, and her skin was unusually pale.

This observation filled the man with a deep sense of sadness and guilt. He knew that his daughter's illness was the reason behind her pale skin and white hair, while her white eye indicated blindness. The fact that he couldn't afford proper treatment for her only intensified his feelings of helplessness and regret. He wished he could provide her with the care she needed to alleviate her suffering and improve her quality of life and staring at her white eyes just made him feel worse, even with his wife hampering down every day how what happened to Emily wasn't his fault, he knew better– ' If only I hadn't left her all alone'. ' I couldn't protect her from that man and I couldn't stop him from doing such vile thing to her'. She looks better thanks to the Trauma serum but he knew she wasn't. ' you can't bury a house.... at least you can but it doesn't just go away.

The sickness that afflicted his daughter was a terrible burden for any teenager to bear. It not only affected her physical appearance but also took a toll on her overall health and well-being. The constant pain and discomfort she experienced made it difficult for her to enjoy a normal life. Sadly, this illness eventually led to their untimely demise.

Despite being an exception in many ways, the man knew that his daughter's time on Earth was limited. The illness had already taken a toll on her body, and doctors had estimated that she only had around 50 years left to live. This realization weighed heavily on the man's heart, as he knew that his time with her was precious and limited.

The illness that afflicted the man's daughter can be referred to as "Radiant Hypomelanosis": Radiant Hypomelanosis is a condition caused by exposure to a specific type of radiation emitted by energy sources of lower tier Industries. This radiation disrupts the function of melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin. As a result, individuals with this condition experience reduced melanin production, leading to pale skin and white hair. The radiation also affects muscle tissue, resulting in frail muscles.

This is only an occurrence in lower tier countries and only the teenagers gets affected— Minority. Teenagers with this condition die before 15 years unless they take Melatyn B 8N serum which cost a fortune and the Government don't even bother with better filtration system cause the money could be used to install the much needed infrastructure.

Jonathan gave his daughter some breathing space afraid her frail body couldn't take it anymore and just when he thought he was safe, She threw a punch to his chest, it was slow but he didn't try to dodge and when it connected it barely weighed more that 3kg.

Jonathan held his chest with both hands as he watched her smile. ' All right champ give it a shot. '

Emily picked up the chip and placed it at the back of her head and waited until —

[ warning: This is a system and after installation cannot be removed but updated or modified with another system. A system interacts with every brain cell, in any case you will have to split every brain cell which result is brain death ]

[ Welcome I'm Armodeus. A guide to those who lost the gift of sight ]

[ You are wondering how you are able to see this ]

[ That's right.... I'm Armodeus: the God of sight and I will show you the world " Darla " ]

Jonathan could see his daughter's face light up and that smile was something new, it made his heart warm.

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