Date: July 5, 2008
The morning sun filtered through the dusty window panes, casting soft streaks of gold on the faded posters of physics formulas and periodic tables that adorned Aritra Naskar's bedroom walls. The hum of distant trains, the occasional bark of a neighborhood dog, and the faint chatter of morning commuters filled the air. But inside that small room in Dakshin Barasat, the world was about to change—again.
Aritra sat at his old wooden desk, staring at the seemingly empty air before him. Yet to him, it wasn't empty. The translucent blue interface hovered there, flickering slightly like a hologram from a sci-fi movie. TheLegendary Systemwas real, and today, he was going to explore it.
Alright, let's see what this thing can do,Aritra thought, cracking his knuckles like he was about to dive into a complex coding project—old habits die hard.
With a simple thought, the interface responded.
"Welcome, Host Aritra Naskar."
**"System Functions Available:
Tech Marketplace Financial Forecast Stock Account Creation Skill Enhancements Mission Log Personal Development Dashboard System Level & Upgrades"**
Aritra blinked.Personal Development Dashboard?He couldn't help but chuckle.
What's next? Daily affirmations with a side of world domination?
He decided to start with theTech Marketplace. With another mental command, the interface expanded, revealing a sleek virtual catalog. At first glance, the sheer number of products was overwhelming—thousands of items listed across countless pages. Thankfully, there was afilteroption.
Let's narrow this down,he thought, selecting filters forConsumer Electronics,Availability, andPrice (Low to High).
The interface refreshed instantly, displaying the first twenty items:
Category: Consumer Electronics
Smart Glasses- $299Portable Holographic Projector- $499Advanced Fitness Tracker (Real-time health analytics)- $199Multi-Function Smartwatch (With Hologram Display)- $350Wireless Charging Mat (Instant Charge)- $150Noise-Cancellation Earbuds (Adaptive AI Sound)- $280Compact 3D Printer- $750Augmented Reality Contact Lenses- $900Mini Personal Drone (AI Controlled)- $1,200Pocket Translator (Real-time Speech Translation)- $400Smart Pen (Converts Handwriting to Digital Notes)- $180Portable Solar Power Bank (Ultra-Efficient)- $220Voice-Activated Virtual Assistant- $310AI-Powered Learning Tablet- $650Compact Smart Projector- $370Gesture Control Gloves- $800Smart Home Hub (Universal Compatibility)- $500Wireless VR Headset- $1,000Digital Health Monitor (Non-invasive Sensors)- $450Portable AI Companion (Basic Model)- $1,500**
Aritra's eyes sparkled with excitement.If these are the affordable options, what do the high-end items look like?
Curious, he applied another filter:Advanced Technology. The prices jumped dramatically.
Category: Advanced Technology
Quantum Encryption Device- $15,000AI Personal Assistant (Offline-capable)- $32,000Nano-medical Kit (Self-healing patches)- $45,000Advanced Neuro-Interface Headband- $60,000Personal Cloaking Device (Short Duration)- $80,000Drone Swarm Controller- $95,000Portable Fusion Battery- $120,000Holographic Communication Console- $150,000AI Surveillance System- $200,000Anti-Surveillance Nanobots- $250,000Quantum Data Storage Drive- $300,000Advanced Robotics Kit (Modular Design)- $350,000Personal Energy Shield (Compact Model)- $2,000,000Genetic Modification Kit (Basic Level)- $2,500,000Cognitive Enhancement Implant- $3,000,000Portable Gravity Stabilizer- $4,500,000Zero-Point Energy Converter- $6,000,000Nanobot Repair Kit (Full-body Regeneration)- $7,000,000Gravitational Manipulation Device- $7,500,000Prototype Anti-Gravity Vehicle- $12,000,000**
Aritra leaned back, letting out a low whistle.If only Elon Musk could see this.
He noticed many products werelocked, greyed out with a message:"Requires System Level 2 to Access".Some even hinted atLevel 3 and beyond. That piqued his curiosity.
He navigated to theSystem Level & Upgradessection.
System Level: 1 (Novice)
Upgrades Available:Level 2 (Advanced Access): $1,000,000Level 3 (Global Influence Tools): $100,000,000Level 4 (Strategic Domination Features): $1,000,000,000Level 5 (Interstellar Trade Functions): $1,000,000,000,000 (1 Trillion)
One trillion dollars?Aritra almost choked.Do I unlock superpowers at that point?
Amused and undeterred, he returned to explore more. This time, he filtered forTechnology Production Lines.
Category: Technology Production Lines
Smartphone Production Line (2008 Standard)- $500,000Basic AI Chip Manufacturing Unit- $1,200,000Advanced Robotics Assembly Plant- $25,000,000Quantum Processor Fabrication Facility- $80,000,000High-Efficiency Solar Panel Plant- $5,000,000Electric Vehicle Assembly Line- $15,000,0003D Bioprinting Lab- $60,000,000Nano-Materials Synthesis Unit- $40,000,000Energy Storage Cell Production Line- $20,000,000Autonomous Drone Factory- $35,000,000Augmented Reality Device Production Line- $12,000,000Next-Gen Semiconductor Fab- $150,000,000Micro-Satellite Assembly Line- $90,000,000Advanced Battery Technology Plant- $18,000,000Wearable Tech Production Facility- $8,000,000Synthetic Food Lab- $30,000,000Clean Water Purification Unit- $10,000,000Autonomous Robotics Development Center- $70,000,000Medical Tech Manufacturing Hub- $50,000,000Fusion Energy Research Facility- $500,000,000**
Aritra's mind raced with possibilities.I could build an empire with just a fraction of these technologies.
By evening, Aritra was mentally exhausted but exhilarated. He looked out the window at the simple streets of Dakshin Barasat, a place that now felt too small for the dreams he carried.
This is just the beginning,he thought, a sly grin spreading across his face.India is going to remember the name Aritra Naskar.
And with that, the boy who once fell from a train was now on the fast track to becoming a legend.
