Part 4 – Truth Behind the Noise
Location: Kryonexus – Sector 7C Observation Point
After completing the mission, Arshan sat on a rooftop.
His hands were still trembling a bit — but there was a new layer in his eyes now…
"Focus over fear."
Zyana (neutral):
"Combat data logged.
System sync: 4.3%
Skill tree fragment unlocked: 'Glitch Reflex Level 1'"
Arshan:
"So I'm... alive?"
Zyana:
"Yes. Alive... and viral."
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Scene Shift – Social Buzz & Media Reaction
Threads were exploding on SocialNet.
> "Unregistered Hunter clears Class-B Dengen solo.
No DAO sync!? Who TF is Arshan!?"
> "I went to Hunter Academy… this guy went from orphanage to divine DAO destroyer."
Comment 1:
> "Bro! Is there anywhere we can hear his system's voice?"
Comment 2:
> "Looks like DAO is sending someone on its own now... Divine Glitch?"
Meme Pages:
Arshan in a hoodie with the caption:
"Mood: DAO Clean-up Mode On."
System voice auto-tuned, saying:
"This isn't your tutorial... this is your test."
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Scene Shift – High-Table Council Room
A massive room, pure white — no glitches anywhere.
Holographic projections of the city flickered mid-air.
Marshal Veylan:
"Have you checked the data on this boy?"
Rika:
"He's not even registered as a Hunter. But… he's system-connected."
Officer 3:
"He entered a Drift-infected zone... solo.
And survived."
Veylan (pauses):
"You all do realize…
This isn't just an anomaly.
This… is a Signal."
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Zyana's Glimpse of Humanity
Back on the rooftop...
Arshan:
"I don't know why you chose me.
But… what if I lose again?"
Zyana paused for a moment.
Zyana (softly):
"A system's job isn't just to give commands.
Sometimes… it's to give support."
Arshan (grins):
"Then support me properly, System. I'm not done yet."
"So... you got emotional?"
Zyana (turning away):
"I'm just a protocol.
But sometimes... even protocols get 'updates'."
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Final Moment – Drift Signal Pulse
Suddenly, a deep bass vibration echoed across the entire zone.
From beneath the ground, a glowing fissure cracked open —
DAO Drift Wave.
Zyana:
"Drift signal escalating.
This isn't a glitch…
This is a wave."
Arshan (standing up):
"So this… wasn't my first fight.
This was just the beginning."
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End of Part 4