Jackson stood shirtless in the center of his apartment's training space, the early light casting long shadows across his frame. His physique had shifted over the past weeks—no longer the wiry student scraping by on instant noodles, but a lean, athletic body, each muscle defined for function, not vanity.
He inhaled, centering himself, then began his morning drills.
Push-ups, slow and precise, elbows tucked to train control and power.
Squats, engaging core stability with every movement.
Plank holds, feeling each fiber align.
> [System Notification]
"Physical Evolution Level 1: Complete."
"Athletic Musculature: Optimal for flexibility, power, endurance."
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Advanced Self-Defense
Jackson transitioned into his advanced self-defense practice, guided by the system's precise instructional modules.
✅ Krav Maga for efficient neutralization.
✅ Boxing for speed and footwork.
✅ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for leverage and ground control.
✅ Aikido for flow and redirection.
Each strike, parry, and movement became muscle memory, reinforced by the system's real-time micro-adjustments to his stance and timing.
His breath remained calm, heart rate steady, eyes clear as he imagined various threat scenarios.
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> [System Notification]
"Advanced Self-Defense: Intermediate → Advanced (72% progress)."
> "Reflexes: Enhanced by 15%."
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Cooking: The Quiet Skill
Later that morning, Jackson stepped into his kitchen, ingredients laid out like an organized dataset.
Chicken breast, vegetables, spices, rice.
Cooking, he realized, was another system—heat management, timing, the combination of flavors, textures, and nutritional balance.
The knife became an extension of his hand as he chopped vegetables with clean, practiced motions.
Sizzling sounds rose as he seared the chicken, the aroma filling the apartment.
He plated it carefully, a light sprinkle of herbs, a slice of lemon on the side.
Sitting down, he took a bite.
Flavorful, clean, satisfying.
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> [System Notification]
"Cooking Skill: Intermediate."
"Nutrition Balanced Diet: Integrated."
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It was a quiet victory—one he allowed himself to savor.
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Mastering Forex and Stock Markets
At noon, the large monitors in his study flickered to life, displaying forex pairs, commodities, and global stock indices.
The system fed real-time data streams directly to him, his eyes scanning the moving charts.
> USD/JPY movements.
EUR/USD reactions to macroeconomic news.
S&P 500 volatility zones.
Gold's correlation with inflation data.
He began to see the patterns behind the chaos, the push and pull of liquidity, institutional entry zones, fake-outs, and momentum spikes.
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He backtested strategies, verifying outcomes, refining entry points.
The system provided comprehensive knowledge:
✅ Technical Analysis: Fibonacci levels, wave structures, candlestick psychology.
✅ Fundamental Analysis: Interest rates, employment data, geopolitical factors.
✅ Risk Management: Calculated position sizing, stop-loss optimization, emotional discipline.
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> [System Notification]
"Knowledge Mastery: Forex and Stock Trading – Complete."
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Jackson closed his eyes for a moment, letting the knowledge integrate fully.
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Investing Systematically
He sat down with his tablet, opening a secure investment management interface.
Jackson understood that money was a tool—it could grant freedom, power, and security, but only if wielded with precision.
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Rich Levels Integrated
He reviewed the System's Wealth Level Roadmap:
Level 1: 10M–99M (Current: 80M, approaching ceiling)
Level 2: 100M–999M
Level 3: 1B–4.9B
Level 4: 5B–9.9B
Level 5: 10B–99B
Level 6: 100B–499B
Level 7: 500B–999B
Level 8: 1T–4.9T
Level 9: 5T–9.9T
Level 10: 10T–∞
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Jackson's current Level 1 (80M) positioned him for stability, but he knew the system's true potential required resources to scale globally.
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Portfolio Construction
Jackson allocated:
✅ 30M into blue-chip tech, renewable energy, and medical sectors for long-term stability.
✅ 10M into emerging markets and crypto diversification.
✅ 5M into forex trading with system-optimized algorithms, maintaining strict 1% risk per trade.
✅ 5M into high-dividend instruments for consistent cash flow.
✅ Remaining 30M held in ultra-secure cold storage for liquidity and opportunities.
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The system displayed projected ROI streams:
> "Expected Passive Income: 8%–15% annually."
"Wealth Level 2 estimated in 12–18 months under current velocity."
Jackson felt a calm satisfaction, not greed, but readiness.
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Guardian Clinic: Quiet Progress
In the background, Guardian Clinic's beta program continued to expand in underdeveloped regions, protecting clinics from ransomware attacks.
He received encrypted thank-you messages:
> "You've saved our clinic's patient data."
"Guardian Clinic is the light in our small town."
"May you be blessed, MASTEROFWORLD."
Each message strengthened his resolve.
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Campus Routine and Salena's Observation
On campus, Jackson's transformation became quietly apparent.
His movements were fluid, posture upright, eyes clear and confident. The subtle athletic build was noticeable when his shirt tightened at his shoulders, but never in a showy way.
During a lab session, Salena's eyes flickered to his forearm as he reached for his laptop, noting the definition there.
She raised an eyebrow, her lips twitching. "Gym lately?"
Jackson looked at her calmly. "Training."
Her curiosity deepened, but she only nodded, unable to hide the small smile that followed.
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A Lunch Exchange
Salena had brought lunch for herself—a neatly packed grilled chicken wrap.
Jackson had brought his own lunch, freshly cooked, balanced, the aroma faint but enticing.
Salena sniffed, turning her head. "That smells good."
Jackson smiled faintly. "Learning to cook."
Salena blinked, surprised. "You're full of surprises."
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They ate quietly, the air between them filled with unspoken curiosity and a calm, gentle energy.
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Night Reflections
That night, Jackson stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking out at the city lights below.
He sipped his water, mind clear, his system displaying quiet updates in his peripheral AR overlay:
> [System Update]
"Physical Training: 81%."
"Self-Defense: 76%."
"Cooking: 68%."
"Guardian Clinic Beta: Phase 2 Ready."
"Financial Status: Level 1 – 87M."
> "Level 2 Target: 100M."
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Jackson closed his eyes, steadying his breath.
His path was clear.
Build.
Protect.
Advance.
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Ending Hook for Chapter 6
Suddenly, a notification pulsed red on his encrypted terminal.
> "MASTEROFWORLD."
"We've found you."
Jackson's eyes opened, calm, but a subtle glint appeared.
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> [System Alert: Hostile Detection Attempt. Preparing Countermeasures.]
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Jackson cracked his knuckles, the soft pop echoing in the room as the city lights glittered outside.
> "Let's see who's trying."
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[End of Chapter 5]