3 - "Unveiling Temporal Paradoxes"

After reaching and doing some more configurations of the 'Virtual Wear,' he started the device, which worked perfectly. To confirm their functionality, he donned the invention – not a wristwatch as the name implied, but instead, a versatile set of goggles imbued with advanced AI. These goggles had the remarkable ability to establish a connection with the 'Virtual World,' facilitating seamless communication with computer programs. The primary motivation behind his creation was to assist his father in constructing a foundation for his father's AI to thrive upon.

As he donned the goggles, an inexplicable and immense presence began communicating with him in an unfamiliar, cryptic language. It guided him within his father's laboratory, directing his attention to the seemingly ordinary wall clock. Intrigued, he followed the enigmatic guidance, reaching out to touch the exact items the presence indicated. Miraculously, his actions triggered the activation of a concealed passage concealed right next to the wall clock.

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Now, Swayam, astounded and filled with curiosity, stumbled upon an entirely new discovery within the very room where he had toiled for nearly three years. The concealed door had piqued his interest to such an extent that he hurriedly ventured into the newly revealed chamber. As he descended the winding staircase, he encountered an imposing stone table, atop which rested an aged wooden box. What struck him as odd was the box's pristine condition; it bore no traces of dust, a peculiar sight in a room overrun with cobwebs and neglect. Perplexed by this anomaly, he meticulously surveyed the room twice, searching for any logical explanation.

Unable to discern a plausible reason for the box's impeccable state, he resolved to open it. Inside, he discovered an envelope, upon which the words "For the Sake of A Good Future, You Must Go to Year 1990's" were inscribed.

One intriguing discovery after another fueled Swayam's growing curiosity, leaving him eager to uncover the intriguing message concealed within the envelope. With anticipation building, he carefully unsealed the envelope and revealed its contents. Inside, he found a set of blueprints for a remarkably peculiar device that instantly captured his attention. To his astonishment, these blueprints outlined the design of a "Time Traveling Device," or, to be more precise, a fully-fledged "Time Machine."

Yet, amidst his awe and fascination, one perplexing question lingered in Swayam's mind, refusing to be ignored: "How did his signature end up on these blueprints when he had laid eyes on them for the very first time?"

Upon observing his own signature alongside those intricate blueprints, the only conceivable explanation that Swayam could fathom was that a "Future Swayam" had devised a time machine. This future version of himself must have journeyed back in time to the present, discreetly placing the letter and blueprints for the "Current Swayam" to discover. The purpose behind this enigmatic act became increasingly clear: to motivate the present Swayam to invent the time machine and travel back to the year 1990, initiating a chain of events essential to preserving the integrity of the future.

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Swayam's mind whirled with confusion and astonishment.

Another enigma surfaced, one that defied explanation: "If the 'Future Swayam' had left this envelope for the 'Present Swayam,' it implied that the 'Future Swayam' had received a similar envelope from another 'Future Swayam' in his timeline. But what about the original timeline, where 'Swayam' had not received any envelope from a 'Future Swayam'? How, then, could he have left this envelope for the 'Past Swayam' (or, more precisely, the Swayam from another timeline)?" The web of paradoxes grew ever more tangled.

With a multitude of perplexing questions swirling in his mind, Swayam found himself torn between unraveling the mysteries of these temporal enigmas and his insatiable curiosity. However, his overwhelming eagerness to explore the secrets of the time machine got the best of him. He cast aside his doubts, choosing instead to focus on deciphering and constructing the intricate design from the blueprints of the time machine.

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As he pored over the blueprints of the Time Machine, seeking the starting point for its construction, Swayam encountered a perplexing complication. Within the intricate diagrams and notes, certain words and passages appeared indecipherable, particularly those pertaining to crucial components and functions of the device.

The question that plagued his mind was, "What should I do now?" Caught in the middle of deciphering these baffling blueprints, frustration welled up within him. He couldn't help but vent his anger and frustration towards his future self, who had concocted this convoluted language and intricate design.

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Amidst his tirade against his future self, the notion of "complex words and language" struck him like a lightning bolt. It dawned on him that he had come across an intriguing book once, a tome dedicated to the "Mechanical Engineering" of the 1990s. This book had struggled to gain traction, primarily due to an abundance of unfamiliar terminology that confounded most readers. It was a stark reminder of how difficult it could be to comprehend words that seemingly materialized out of thin air.

However, this recollection led him to another revelation. He remembered that he had created a book of his own, a reference guide for "ME (Mechanical Engineering) 1990."

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