With his plans set, Morca stepped out of his room and made his way toward the tech company.
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A City of Magnificence
Even though it was already evening, the street remained as bright as noon. Neon lights and holographic billboards illuminated the skyline, casting a dazzling glow over the bustling crowd. The avenue was packed with people, each engaged in their own activities, adding to the city's never ending energy.
At the heart of the district stood a massive, 35 floor skyscraper constructed entirely of glass. A colossal screen adorned its exterior, displaying dynamic advertisements for the latest mobile devices. each ranked from one star to eight stars, complete with price tags and specifications.
Above the grand entrance, a 3x7 foot digital display projected the words:
"Welcome to Magnus Mobile Tech Company."
If there was one phrase to describe the sight before him, it would be "magnificent wealth."
This was not just any corporation. It was a stronghold of power, owned by one of the seven ancient families, the Magnus family.
Their ability to manipulate lightning made them unrivaled in energy based technology. Anything powered by electricity fell under their domain. And this building? It was just one of their many assets in Eden Star.
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A young man strode toward the entrance.
He was dressed simply in a white T-shirt, black pants, and an ink black hairstyle carefully styled. A black eyepatch covered one of his eyes, adding an air of mystery to his otherwise unassuming appearance.
As Morca stepped inside, his breath hitched for a moment.
The interior was beyond extravagant.
The walls, floor, and even the ceiling were embedded with precious gemstones, each radiating a mesmerizing glow that constantly shifted in color.
Around him, front desk staff were stationed at designated counters, each standing behind sleek, illuminated desks. Their uniforms were a deep shade of blue, and every employee bore a star rank tag on both their chest and desk, ranging from one-star to eight-stars.
The ranking system wasn't just for employees, it also determined which models they were allowed to handle.
Suppressing his initial awe, Morca approached the counter labeled "4-Star," as that was the tier he could afford.
"Hello, esteemed customer. How may I assist you?" a front desk woman asked, offering him a polite yet professional smile.
"I'd like to purchase a DS4 mobile device," Morca replied.
"One moment, please."
The woman tapped on a holographic panel. Within seconds, she retrieved a sleek, wristwatch-like device and placed it on the counter.
"The total is 35,000 dollar," she stated. "However, as a first-time customer, you receive a 5% discount. Will you be paying by cash or card?"
Morca already anticipated this. Without hesitation, he retrieved a black card from his storage ring and handed it over.
After completing the transaction, the receptionist gave him a warm smile.
"Thank you for choosing Magnus Mobile Tech. We look forward to serving you again."
With a slight nod, Morca turned and exited the building, stepping back into the lively night streets.
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As he walked home, a slender young girl, no older than 15, brushed past him.
At that exact moment, a glowing notification panel suddenly appeared before his eyes.
For a brief second, his body tensed.
His first instinct was to look around, worried that others might see it too.
After all, this was the first time his system notifications had ever appeared so openly.
But to his relief, no one else reacted.
Everyone around him remained absorbed in their own business.
Exhaling softly, Morca shifted his gaze to the floating text.
What he read shocked him to the core.
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[System Notification]
System has detected an "Oblivion Being" carrying an immense secret
A crucial key to the host's future Adventure.
System has now bond the two of you together.
[Individual Identified]
Name: Noe Laura
Gender: Female
Race: Half-Human, Half-Oblivion
Rank: Awakened
Talent: SS+
Bloodline: Black Scale Oblivion Dragon (Locked)
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Morca's eyes widened.
His head snapped up, scanning the crowded street for the girl who had just passed him.
But... she was already gone.
An Oblivion Dragon… in Eden Star?
That was a secret of immeasurable value.
If anyone discovered her true identity, they would stop at nothing to capture and control her. Especially those with Awakened Beast Bloodlines, they would see her as the ultimate combat power.
But the real question was
Did she even know who she truly was?
If it weren't for his system, he would have thought she was just another ordinary human.
The more he thought about it, the more certain he became.
Noe Laura had no idea what she was.
After a few moments of contemplation, Morca forced himself to set the matter aside for now.
He continued his walk home, his mind still buzzing with questions.
.....
Upon arriving at his apartment, Morca immediately logged into the Eden AI Network and searched for one thing...
"Eden Star."
As expected, his low authority restricted his access to detailed information, but the basic knowledge was still valuable.
Eden was a vast planet, divided into nine human occupied domains and a massive, untamed forest known as the Ancient Divine Azure Wind Forest.
Before the Great Apocalypse Crisis, humans relied on the forest for resources. But myths surrounded the area, mysteries few truly knew.
Some believed that the Divine Beasts were responsible for the apocalypse, attempting to weaken humanity in a bid for power.
Whether those rumors were true or false, no one knew.
The seven ancient families ruled over seven of the nine domains, while Eden Academy controlled the remaining two, positioned at the very heart of the planet.
The Ancient Divine Beast Forest stretched across seven human territories, each spanning 50,000 kilometers.
Despite their unique traits, all domains had one thing in common, Dungeons.
These dungeons were endless breeding grounds for monsters, forcing human cultivators to defend their borders. Only Awakened Experts could fully eliminate them.
The domains were ranked from one to eight, with Eden Academy at the top.
At first glance, one might assume that higher-ranked domains had more privileges.
But in reality, the higher the rank, the greater the burden.
The Eden Academy, located at the planet's core, bore the greatest responsibility, and faced the greatest danger.
If the academy ever fell, humanity's last defense would collapse with it.
Currently, Morca resided in the Fourth Domain, under the Sherman family's rule.
After absorbing all this knowledge, Morca came to one unshakable conclusion
If he wanted Information, he could rely on no one but himself.
With that settled, he turned his attention to something even more urgent, It was time.
To enter the Oblivion Realm, And meet the clone...