No time to wait

With Carter's planet now fully functional, it was time to focus on cultivating life. However, the natural evolution of smaller species into intelligent beings could take millions, if not billions, of years. Carter knew he lacked the ability to directly create life with built-in intelligence and memories, so his options were limited: either wait for natural evolution to run its course or seek an alternative.

"System, is there a faster way than me sitting here watching this planet develop life for millions of years?" Carter asked, not keen on the long wait.

[SYSTEM] The host has no control over the passage of time itself. However, the host can accelerate on his planet to a certain extent. While this power is not omnipotent, the host can increase the planetary time flow so that 1,000 years outside equals 1 million years on the planet. The host will not be able to intervene during this period—only observe.

Carter raised an eyebrow. "So, can I fast-forward the planet's growth? Sounds like a plan, even if I can't do anything but watch."

The thought of speeding up evolution intrigued him, offering a shortcut to the emergence of intelligent life without having to play the long waiting game.

Carter didn't have much of a perception of time as it was, so waiting a few thousand years didn't seem like an issue for him. The idea of sitting back and watching life develop quickly was more of an exciting prospect than a chore.

[SYSTEM] Initiating time flow increase on the host's planet...

As the system activated the accelerated time flow, Carter watched as the seasons on his planet sped by in mere seconds, continents shifting, ecosystems evolving, and small creatures that once wandered aimlessly began to grow more intelligent. The passage of millennia occurred in the blink of an eye, as life took shape in ways he had only imagined.

For now, all Carter had to do was wait and watch the fascinating progression of his planet's evolution.