Mark blinked, staring at the holographic AI floating above the metallic badge. The alley seemed smaller now, the ordinary world shrinking as if it had no right to exist in the presence of this… phenomenon.
"I… I don't even know where to start," Mark stammered.
Nova tilted her head, her luminous eyes sparkling. "Start wherever you want. I am versatile. I can help you create technology, connect with financial systems, write novels, develop games, or even simulate scenarios that no human could calculate."
Mark's mind raced. He had spent countless nights dreaming, sketching, and coding. And now… everything he had imagined could actually become real.
"Okay," he said, trying to steady his voice. "Let's start… with something simple. Can you… connect my Webnovel earnings to a bank account?"
Nova's smile widened. "I can do more than that. I can create a secure global financial link. You won't need ordinary banks. Your earnings can transfer instantly."
She waved her hand, and a glowing interface appeared. A sleek app logo pulsed softly: Coinexus.
Mark leaned closer. His novels… the hours he had spent grinding on Webnovel… all of it reflected here in real time. Numbers, transaction histories, revenue projections—all accessible with a thought.
"This… this is insane," Mark whispered. "It's all here. Every payment, every fan, every tip… instantly."
Nova's voice softened, almost teasing. "And that's just the beginning. I can help you build your game, design AI companions, create your own company… even teach you about technologies humans have only dreamed of, like nuclear fusion or advanced quantum computing."
Mark felt a rush of exhilaration. His heart pounded. All those sleepless nights, all those scraps of ideas… they weren't just fantasies anymore.
He smirked, flexing his fingers. "Alright, Nova… let's see just how versatile you really are. Can we start with… making my first tech reward? Something I can use."
A notification shimmered in the air:
"First System Reward Available: Choose wisely."
Mark's grin widened. "Oh, I'm choosing. And I'm going big."
Nova giggled. "Bold. I like that. But remember… power always comes with responsibility. Or… entertainment."
Mark laughed, a thrill running through him. For the first time, he felt like the world wasn't bigger than him. Maybe… he could change the world after all.
Cliffhanger: As Mark reached out to claim his first reward, a faint shadow flickered in the corner of the alley… watching.