ORION'S BEDROOM - 5:30 PM
Orion's consciousness drifted. Sleep wasn't simple unconsciousness anymore. His enhanced mind remained partially active even while his body rested. And tonight, that activity pulled him somewhere familiar.
The infinite library materialized around him. Glowing shelves extending forever. Books containing all knowledge of advanced civilizations. His private sanctuary for learning.
He'd come here with a purpose. More Tier 2 study. There was so much left to learn. Biology had been just the beginning. Warp physics. Antimatter research. Advanced materials. Computing beyond quantum. All waiting.
Orion walked toward the Tier 2 section. Preparing to dive deep into—
ALERT: MISSION PARAMETERS UPDATE
The blue notification appeared directly in front of him. System interface. Official communication.
Orion stopped walking. "What now?"
The message expanded:
SYSTEM NOTIFICATION
MISSION PARAMETER REVISION
