Ch- 17 "Breaking the Chains of Limitation"

While hungrily ingesting and stuffing my stomach with food, a possible reason as to why my stats haven't increased occurred to me. "If I think logically," I pondered, "it's kind of obvious."

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According to a study, if we take care of our bodies and maintain a healthy diet throughout our lives, we humans are supposed to live approximately 100-120 years at the maximum. Only then could we hope to reach the age of a century or more. However, achieving this feat is becoming increasingly challenging, though not entirely impossible, given the current circumstances.

Humans are persistent creatures, known for seizing opportunities regardless of the cost. It's this very nature that has driven us to develop numerous conveniences, enabling us to expand, explore, and evolve to the best of our abilities.

Our relentless pursuit of progress has led us to conduct various experiments aimed at enhancing our physical attributes, pushing our limits, and extending our lifespan. We aspire to be better and live longer. However, in the midst of these endeavors, a constant obstacle emerges, and that is the concept of 'limit.'

We find ourselves unable to surpass these limits, as if it were not within our intended design. This inherent limitation also poses a challenge to my personal advancement. However, it doesn't imply that there's no way for me to navigate this situation and find a solution.

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"I am not sure if I should introduce myself as a human being any longer," I contemplated, using my ability 'Concentration' to delve deep into the realm of possibilities regarding human limits and restrictions. If my conjecture is correct and my thoughts are plausible, then a significant shift in self-identification might be necessary.

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As I delved into my concentration to uncover the restrictions and limits imposed on us, I stumbled upon something utterly surprising and deeply unsettling.

In my pursuit of these limits, I hadn't anticipated encountering a shadowy, terror-inducing chain that, though intangible, left an indelible mark of fear.

As I perceived this chain, an overwhelming presence loomed before me, rendering my entire existence akin to a mere speck of sand in its colossal presence.

In the presence of 'The Being,' it became evident that it existed on a plane far beyond any worldly concerns.

A profound sense of reverence began to wash over me, urging me to offer my worship. However, just as I was becoming lost in this sensation...

[Danger! Danger! Danger! Host's mind is getting influenced by an unknown entity. Preventive measures suggested.]

The mechanical voice of the A.I. Chip abruptly interjected. I became aware that I had unwittingly stumbled upon an uncharted reality, one where a mysterious force had imposed formidable constraints upon all omnipresent "Homosapiens/Humans," preventing them from transcending their limits.

With a newfound understanding of the situation, I swiftly withdrew my mind from the influence of 'The Being.' Determinedly, I began the process of dismantling the restrictions and limits that had previously bound my very essence.

***

"That was utterly horrifying. Who would have imagined that humans, across all realities and fictions, are subjected to such extensive restrictions?" I sighed in relief, having escaped the unsettling encounter, yet also feeling a strange sense of pride in uncovering this unsettling 'Truth' about the limitations of Homo sapiens.

As I contemplated these thoughts, I glanced at my right hand, where I now perceived a dark sphere composed of intricate chains, adorned with inscriptions of unknown origin.

While I beheld the enigmatic 'Sphere of Restrictions' hovering in the palm of my hand, a mechanical voice abruptly resounded in my mind.

[Beep! Restrictions and Limits have been removed from the Host's very being.]

[Stats have been improved drastically.]

Upon hearing the prompts, I couldn't resist the urge to command the A.I. Chip to display my status.

"A.I. Chip. Show me the Status."

[Beep! Showing Status!]

[Name: Swayam Shekhawat

Age: 18 (40)

Life Span: ???

Race: ?Hum?an?

...

Physical stats:

Strength: ??, Agility: ??, Vitality: ??

Status: ??

...

Special:

• Extraction

• Integration

Passive:

• Ambidextrous

• Photographic Memory

• Intuition

• Sixth Sense

• Resilience

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Regeneration/Healing Factor

Sub Category:

• A.I. Chip

...

Skills:

Cooking, Singing, Dancing, Acting, Swimming, Bargaining, Concentration, Karate, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, CQC, ... and many more.

...

Energies:

Chi/Qi ]

***

"Hmm? A.I. Chip, why are these question marks shown in the status instead of numbers?" I pondered, feeling perplexed by the unconventional display.

[Beep! A.I. Chip is incapable of quantifying the exact improvement through human comparison.]

"Through humans comparison. Hmm... Then what about from the comparison with other species?" I mumbled to myself, considering the possibility of measuring my newfound abilities against 'The Progenitor.'

"Before doing anything else, I should upgrade the A.I. Chip. So that the A.I. Chip can still be somewhat useful and not just become a secondary feature," I thought, determined not to neglect the very tool that had initially revealed my extraordinary nature and bestowed upon me a "Golden Finger/Cheat."

"But why hasn't the A.I. Chip upgraded alongside my adaptation and evolution? Could it be because I haven't explored the supernatural category yet?" I wondered aloud, contemplating the reasons behind its lack of development.

"And why do I sense that a natural upgrade of the A.I. Chip might prove more beneficial than the potentially risky forceful upgrade I was considering?" I mused, once again relying on my intuition. I couldn't help but feel that I might regret attempting a forceful upgrade.

***

"If that's the case, then I should stick to my original plan," I resolved after careful consideration. In the end, I chose to proceed with the initial course of action that I had conceived.

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