Part 2 – On the Land of Kryonexus
With a slight vibration, Arshan felt that his feet were now on solid ground.
At first, everything was blurry — but gradually, his vision started to clear.
He was standing in a modular city sector — where buildings were suspended on floating scaffolds.
The sky looked like an artificial digital dome, with blinking lines of code running across it.
Traffic drones were silently gliding through the air.
Everything looked futuristic — but there was a strange sense of melancholy in the atmosphere.
Arshan (whispering):
"This... world? Is this real?"
"Am I... still dreaming?"
Just then, a soft blue glow began to form in front of him.
A girl — holographic, dressed in a futuristic outfit — appeared with a calm expression on her face.
"Hello, User Arshan."
Zyana's First Contact
Zyana:
"I am Zyana — your official system assistant.
You are now officially existing in the DAO-linked zone of Kryonexus."
Arshan:
"DAO? What is all this? Who are you?"
Zyana:
"I am assigned for your survival.
Your tasks, upgrades, and protection are under my control."
[SYSTEM INTERFACE UNLOCKED]
[Mission Protocol: Activated]
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[Zone: 7C – Threat Level: Low-Medium]
Public World View – Zone 7C
For the first time, Arshan walked into a local zone.
People seemed normal — but there was a digital fatigue on every face.
Somewhere, a shopkeeper was arguing with a drone. Nearby, a little girl was crying after seeing a DAO alert on a screen.
And just then, a holographic news broadcast lit up on a sky billboard:
> "BREAKING DAO STATUS: Drift Signals Detected in Sector 12.
Hunter Deployment Possible.
DAO Sync Below 54%.
Public advised to avoid open zones."
People stopped.
Some laughed sarcastically, others shouted:
"Again? What else is left to break now?"
"DAO officers just listen to reports — no one actually does anything!"
Zyana (softly):
"Welcome to your world.
This is Kryonexus — and things had already begun to change slowly... even before your arrival."
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Mission Prompt: First Task
A glowing light panel appeared in front of Arshan.
> [MISSION: Scout DAO Disturbance – Sector 7C]
[Objective: Investigate active signal glitches in abandoned metro lane]
[Reward: System Sync + Skill Unlock Opportunity]
Arshan:
"A mission already? Can't I be normal for even one minute?"
Zyana (smiling slightly):
"DAO doesn't run on your time, Arshan.
Every step you take will either lead to recovery... or destruction."
Arshan took a deep breath.
He accepted the mission.
The first step toward truth.
Toward danger.
Toward himself.
END OF PART 2