1 The Awakening in a Mystic World
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In the mystical, magical city where shadows lengthen and the veil of night descends with an almost ethereal elegance, time seems to stand still. It's a late evening hour when the bustle of the day has given way to the enveloping silence of darkness. Even the rhythmic rumble of the subway has ceased, leaving a palpable void in the air.
Among the imposing rows of office buildings, lights stubbornly flicker like solitary beacons amidst the blackness of the night. The flashes of light exude a sense of loneliness and melancholy in the heart of the city.
Kai Chen, the exhausted protagonist of our story, finds himself lost in this surreal urban landscape. His steps are slow and heavy, his body carrying the weight of accumulated fatigue throughout the day. The stress and pressure of work are reflected in his tired gaze and slumped shoulders.
Kai had a mane of jet-black hair that fell in unruly strands over his forehead. His eyes, the deep color of amethyst, gleamed with an enigmatic intensity, reflecting the complexity of his being. His slightly pale skin showed the effects of the lack of sunlight during his long indoor workdays.
Despite his unusual appearance and the paleness of his complexion, Kai radiated a calm energy and warmth in every move he made. His presence, though serene, had an aura of mystery that made him stand out.
"sigh....."
With a sigh of exhaustion, Kai pulls out a can of Red Bull from his backpack and brings it to his lips. The energizing liquid tingles on his tongue, sending a surge of adrenaline through his system. His eyes, reddened and glassy, reflect the internal struggle between the desire to push forward and the longing to succumb to overwhelming exhaustion.
On this dark and silent night, Kai finds himself at a crossroads, caught between duty and desire, determination and resignation. The magical city, with all its splendor and mystery, stretches out before him like a blank canvas, waiting to be discovered and conquered. But at this moment, all he feels is the heavy burden of reality crushing him, threatening to drag him into darkness.
On the surface, Kai Chen enters and exits the office building looking neat and professional. However, deep down, he feels miserable and trapped in an endless cycle of exhausting work.
As a game programmer, Kai is immersed in an innovative project that consumes him day and night. It's been seven consecutive days of overtime, sacrificing his time and health for the sake of the project.
His boss, with promises of salary increases and bonuses for outstanding employees, has managed to keep him trapped in this exhausting routine. But Kai begins to question if it's worth it. Is sacrificing his health and well-being for a higher salary really worth it?
The feeling of misery intensifies when Kai realizes his boss's lack of concern for the welfare of his employees. He feels abandoned and helpless in a work environment that seems to slowly consume him.
However, the promise of a $1500 bonus offers a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. As a recent honor graduate, the extra money would be a significant boost for Kai. But as fatigue and exhaustion consume him, he begins to wonder if the price he's paying is too high.
"How foolish I was..."
With a sigh of resignation, Kai looks around and realizes that his colleagues have one by one left their workstations. Yet he continues to struggle, trapped in an endless cycle of work and sacrifice. The question continues to resonate in his mind:
Is this... the true face of the society he lives
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Kai slumped exhaustedly at his desk, feeling a slight relief as the overtime hours came to an end. Looking around, he noticed everything was engulfed in darkness, except for the faint glow of his computer monitor. An ironic smile spread across his face as he reflected on the irony of his situation.
Throughout the day, he had toiled away under the guise of assisting his boss, sacrificing his own time and well-being in the process. Kai hailed from an ordinary middle-class family where basic needs were met, but luxuries were scarce. Modest birthday gifts, a reliable vehicle, and basic healthcare were the extent of what he could aspire to.
With a resigned sigh, Kai decided it was time to rest. He made his way to the nearest couch and sank into it, feeling the weight of accumulated fatigue from the day. Despite the discomfort of the place and his weariness, he felt grateful to be able to rest, even if only for a few hours, before facing another day in the relentless routine of life in the magical city.
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Kai stood in front of the elevator opening, incredulous at the extraordinary vision unfolding before him. Instead of the familiar surroundings of the office building, he was facing a celestial landscape, as if taken from the finest painting in the world.
An infinite blue sky stretched overhead, adorned with fluffy white clouds gracefully floating by. In the distance, imposing mountains rose majestically toward the heavens, surrounded by dense forests and towering trees swaying gently in the breeze. The chirping of birds and the distant roar of monkeys filled the air, transporting him to a world of indescribable beauty.
Kai stood speechless, unable to articulate a word in the face of the surreal scene unfolding before him. Separated by an invisible door, there seemed to exist two completely different worlds: the bustling, monotonous urban environment and this lush, serene natural paradise.
A soft, cool breeze blew in from the forest, caressing his face with the fresh scent of nature. The fatigue from the previous night seemed to fade away in that moment, replaced by a sense of calm and wonder.
However, despite the beauty surrounding him, Kai felt overwhelmed by disbelief and confusion.
Where had this enchanted landscape come from? Was he experiencing hallucinations due to work exhaustion?
*inhale exhale inhale exhale*
Trying to maintain composure, Kai took a deep breath and crouched down on the white tiles of the building, extending his foot toward the green grass peeking beyond the invisible door.
But... as soon as his foot touched the green grass, a sense of weightlessness enveloped him, and the next moment, he was completely immersed in this dreamlike world, completely disappearing from the urban environment he knew.
The offices, the skyscrapers, the bustling cities with their noise and traffic, everything... had vanished.
In their place, only the green hills stretching between the sky and the earth remained, a completely different and unknown reality.
"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!" Kai exclaimed, unable to contain his confusion at this strange turn of events.
Kai was stunned, slowly assimilating the strange and wonderful situation he found himself in. As he gazed at the lush landscape stretching before him, a series of questions and tumultuous thoughts invaded his mind.
"This is definitely not Earth!" he murmured to himself, feeling reality crumbling around him.
"Another world? Time travel? Parallel universes?" he wondered, trying to find a logical explanation for what he was experiencing.
He turned on his heels, surveying the surroundings in shock. Before him, instead of the familiar urban environment, stretched a landscape of pure diversity and indescribable beauty. Green mountains rose toward the sky, shrouded in mist emanating from an imposing waterfall that had replaced the computer-filled floor behind him.
"How could I go back?" he wondered, feeling an overwhelming sense of disorientation and desperation.
"Damn it! I only stretched a foot!" he exclaimed in frustration, unable to comprehend how he had ended up in this unknown world with a simple gesture.
His attempts to communicate with a system or find any help proved futile. "Shit! Did I travel between worlds?" he wondered, feeling increasingly confused and scared by the situation he found himself in.
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After a moment of venting and finding solace in his own thoughts, Kai realized that he was trapped in this new world and that his destiny would have to rest in his hands.
Lying down on the green grass, he felt a strange sense of peace and calm amidst the uncertainty that surrounded him.
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Waking up, his beautiful amethyst eyes revealed as he blinked his lashes open. The celestial landscape remained intact, but his eyes were slightly more focused.
He assumed the lotus position, reflecting on his options and hoping to find answers to the numerous questions tormenting him. "I hope I've arrived in ancient times... Could I become a king or a monarch?" he wondered, fantasizing about the possibilities he would have if he arrived in the era he believed.
*Tmp Tmp Tmp Tmp*
Suddenly, faint footsteps echoed beside the waterfall, interrupting his thoughts. Kai went on alert, trying to locate the source of the sounds through the dense mist enveloping the area.
Then, he glimpsed a woman and a man dressed in ancient clothes, observing them with disbelief. He wondered: Were they performing a play or were they genuine inhabitants of this mysterious world?
The appearance of the woman, in particular, intrigued him. Her white dress contrasted with the man's dark clothes, and a whitish sword rested on her waist, adding an element of mystery to her presence.
Kai wondered if he had arrived in a world similar to the one he had read about in Manhwas like "Nano Machine".
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Author: Hello, I need to innovate in a new fanfic, because I felt stifled in the previous one, besides the fact that I didn't receive much support, so I hope you like.
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