The update
Update: new 'ranking system will be added'
What? Karl woke up from a dream, he felt that his head got heavier, the conversation was so realistic!
Karl checked the new update of this world, he somehow knew what happened to humans after that crash of reality, so basically, a strong civilization used some ways and bended the reality of humans and put them into a game like this where there will be updates and settings and rewards and everything a video game have
And the civilization can control what happen to this game,
Karl sat up, rubbing his temples. The weight in his head wasn't just a feeling—it was knowledge. Information that wasn't there before now sat heavy in his mind. He could see it clearly, as if it had been burned into his thoughts: The System Update: Ranking System Added.
His vision flickered, and suddenly, a translucent screen appeared before him.
[SYSTEM UPDATE: RANKING SYSTEM IMPLEMENTED]
Players are now assigned ranks based on performance.Actions, choices, and survival determine ranking.Higher-ranked players gain access to privileges and rewards.Lower-ranked players face consequences.
Karl's breath hitched. This wasn't just a game; it was a controlled reality. He now understood the truth—this existence had been shaped by a higher civilization, one powerful enough to bend reality itself. Humans weren't just surviving; they were playing a game designed by something far beyond them.
A sharp chime rang in his ears. Another notification.
[NEW FEATURE: LEADERBOARD ACTIVATED]
Top players will be displayed.Hidden variables affect rankings.Rewards for top players are unknown.
Your Current Rank: Unranked
Karl's heart pounded. What did this mean for him? He had seen how brutal The Quantum Choice was. If people were now ranked, did that mean they were competing? Were lower ranks punished? What exactly did "hidden variables" mean?
His thoughts were interrupted by a voice, eerily mechanical yet almost… amused.
"Congratulations, Karl. You're officially in the game. Try not to fall behind."
He spun around, but there was no one there. The voice came from everywhere and nowhere. His body tensed. He had survived penalties before. But now, there was a whole new system in play.
A game with a leaderboard. A game where reality could be rewritten. A game where people could be controlled.
And Karl was right in the middle of it.
The screen flickered once more, and a final message appeared.
[GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT]
The Trial has begun.Ranking will now determine fate.Adapt or be erased.New open world portal will be spawned on the first level of your land
He heard the sound of light, fast and beautiful
He head down and saw the portal
Karl exalted slowly 'I will rank up for my fate' as he slowly stepped towards the bright portal.