The village of Greenhollow was waking to another ordinary day, but for T Ken, nothing would ever be ordinary again. The events of yesterday — the fleeting words of Hyung Fyi — echoed in his mind.
"You will inherit the full version of my system," the mysterious figure had said.
T Ken had spent the night restless, tossing and turning. Could a poor village boy like him truly wield something so unimaginable? He doubted it, yet a flicker of excitement lingered alongside the fear.
Morning light filtered through his small window. Birds chirped, and the smell of bread from his family's hearth filled the room. T Ken rose and approached his modest desk, where a soft, golden light shimmered in the air. Hovering before him was a floating interface, intricate and alive. Icons glimmered: some simple, like tools and food; others pulsed with energy that seemed to bend the very fabric of reality.
> "Welcome, T Ken. This is the Ω∞D System," a calm voice intoned. "Every tool, every power, every possibility lies before you. Use wisely."
T Ken stared, frozen. His hands shook as he reached for a small, glowing orb. The interface reacted instantly, and a stream of text appeared:
> "To activate a tool, focus your intent. The system aligns with your morality, courage, and purpose."
He hesitated. Morality? Courage? Purpose? The words seemed simple, but he felt the weight of them pressing against his mind. He was not a hero. He was a poor village boy. Yet, beneath the uncertainty, determination stirred.
The first tool he tried was simple: a loaf of bread icon. Instantly, the system produced a warm, freshly baked loaf in his hands. T Ken blinked. A sense of wonder coursed through him. If a simple loaf could manifest so easily… what could the others do?
Over the next few hours, T Ken experimented cautiously. Healing herbs appeared with a thought, a small dagger glimmered into existence, and a simple wooden shield formed in his hands. The system guided him gently, explaining potential uses, limitations, and consequences.
By midday, he stepped outside. The villagers had begun their chores, and their mocking eyes scanned him instantly.
"Look at him! Playing with magic now?"
T Ken ignored them, instead focusing on protecting the younger children from minor accidents. A falling basket, a tripping child — each hazard he mitigated effortlessly with the system's guidance. Slowly, whispers of curiosity began to replace laughter. Some villagers began watching him, intrigued and cautious.
As he trained, he thought of Princess Elara. Yesterday's encounter replayed in his mind: her kindness, her bravery, her grace. A resolve built in his chest. I must be strong enough to protect her, no matter what happens.
In the afternoon, T Ken ventured to the edge of the village, near the forest. A rustling caught his attention — a small magical beast, a fox-like creature with glowing eyes, darted toward him. It leaped with supernatural speed, fangs bared.
T Ken's heart raced, but instinct took over. He activated a defensive shield from the system, which materialized as a shimmering barrier in front of him. The beast struck, claws slicing against the shield, and a burst of energy knocked it back. He grabbed a nearby branch, enhancing it with a tool from the system, and struck the creature just enough to subdue it.
Panting, he watched as the creature scampered away, unharmed but wary. His hands still shook, but pride swelled in his chest. He had protected someone — or something — using the Ω∞D System. The system pulsed faintly, as if approving of his actions.
That evening, as he returned home, T Ken's mind replayed the day's events. The system was beyond anything he had imagined. Some icons promised tools capable of reshaping landscapes, others hinted at power beyond entire worlds. Yet the interface remained calm, guiding him patiently.
Hyung Fyi appeared once more, as if summoned by T Ken's growing understanding. His expression was unreadable, his gaze piercing.
"You have taken your first steps," Hyung Fyi said. "Do not let the magnitude of your power blind you. Strength is meaningless without wisdom, courage, and compassion. The Ω∞D System will respond to your character, your intent, and your choices. Use it wisely."
T Ken nodded solemnly. "I understand. I… I will not let it control me. I'll use it to protect everyone — my family, the village, Princess Elara."
Hyung Fyi's lips curved faintly. "Good. That is all I ask for now. Learn. Grow. Your path is only beginning."
As night fell, T Ken sat outside his cottage, looking up at the stars. The Silverwind Castle gleamed in the distance, its towers touched by moonlight. The journey ahead was unclear, filled with danger, power, and responsibilities beyond imagination. But T Ken felt a quiet thrill in his heart. He was no longer just a poor village boy; he was a chosen heir of the Ω∞D System, a boy destined to rise above adversity, to grow stronger, and to protect all those he held dear.
With the gentle rustle of the trees and the distant glow of the castle, T Ken made a silent vow: he would master this system, honor the legacy of Hyung Fyi, and stand as a protector for everyone — especially Princess Elara.
The path would be difficult, the challenges immense, but the boy from Greenhollow was ready to take his first true steps toward greatness.
End of Chapter 2.
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