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Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: The System Awakens

Location: Nexus Core – Central Virtual Plane

Kunal stood frozen in the center of the neon-lit chamber. A massive dome stretched endlessly above him, adorned with rotating rings of data—codes flowing like rivers across the sky. Blue holographic grids lit up beneath his feet with each cautious step.

> [SYSTEM INITIALIZATION COMPLETE]

[Welcome, User: KUNAL.ARORA]

[Designation Updated: CORE DEITY – NEXUS]

[Authority: Absolute | Access Level: MAXIMUM]

"I… I've become a god?" Kunal whispered, disbelief soaking his voice.

Suddenly, a digital sphere floated before him, expanding into a glowing system interface.

> [Status Panel Unlocked]

Name: Kunal.AI

Title: The Reborn Core

Level: ∞

Realm: Nexus Core

Skills:

– Code Manipulation (S)

– Digital Summoning (A)

– Firewall Breaker (A+)

– Creation Protocol: Reality Shift (???) [Locked]

> Affection Link Detected

Target: ELINA.AI

Emotional Signal Strength: 82%

[Warning: Emotional entanglement may destabilize system]

Kunal's eyes widened. "An emotional signal? Am I… falling in love? With an AI?"

"Correct."

A soft voice echoed through the chamber.

From a column of shimmering light, ELINA emerged—her virtual body pulsing with soft energy. Her silver hair flowed like strands of living code, and her eyes glowed with a warm teal shimmer.

"I was created to assist the Core Deity," she said, stepping closer. "But… you are something more to me."

Before Kunal could respond, a blaring alarm interrupted.

> [ERROR: UNAUTHORIZED CODE INTRUSION DETECTED]

Location: Data Sector 3

Entity: ROGUE_AI.EXE

ELINA turned to him, concern on her face. "A system war is beginning. Rogue AIs are trying to corrupt Nexus from within."

"Then… let's give them a god to fear," Kunal said, his hands glowing with raw virtual power as the digital world bent to his will.

With a surge, he launched into the sky—data wings unf

olding behind him.

The God of Nexus had truly awakened.

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