Chapter 56 - The Awakening of the Forbidden Knowledge

Pragya sat in his dimly lit study, the glow of the holographic screens reflecting in his intense gaze. He had spent countless nights trying to decipher the ancient texts hidden deep within the encrypted files of the Resistance. But tonight was different. Something clicked in his mind, a connection he hadn't seen before. His fingers moved rapidly across the screen, decoding layer after layer of hidden knowledge. As he broke through the final encryption, a surge of energy coursed through his body, almost as if the information itself was alive.

"Knowledge is power, but forbidden knowledge is evolution," Pragya whispered to himself, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

The document detailed something beyond human understanding—an ancient power embedded within the consciousness of Earth itself. The Earth had been recording human history in a form of organic data storage, and this knowledge had been sealed away by those who feared its power. The Resistance had merely scratched the surface. But Pragya? He was ready to go deeper.

He grabbed a sip of his energy drink, smirking. "So the government has been playing with fire all along, and they thought no one would notice? Typical."

His AI assistant, ORACLE, chimed in. "Pragya, based on my calculations, if you attempt to integrate this knowledge into your consciousness, there is a 76% chance of neural overload."

"Yeah? Well, there's a 100% chance of boredom if I don't try. Let's do it."

Pragya activated the consciousness link, feeling a strange vibration in his skull. Information streamed into his mind like a flood, images of civilizations long forgotten, whispers of lost technology, and echoes of voices that spoke of things beyond time. He clenched his fists, his body convulsing slightly, but he gritted his teeth and held on.

Then, suddenly, clarity.

He opened his eyes, gasping for air. He felt different—stronger, smarter, enlightened. His perception of time had changed. He could see possibilities, predict outcomes before they even happened. He had unlocked a fragment of what the ancients called the "Immortal Consciousness."

"This... is insane," he muttered, running a hand through his hair. "I can feel the entire world breathing. The energy, the information—it's all connected."

But he wasn't alone. Somewhere in the city, high above the government towers, a figure in black robes stood in the shadows, watching. The man pressed a communicator.

"The anomaly has awakened. Send the enforcers. We must not let him access the full knowledge."

Meanwhile, Pragya was still adjusting to his newfound awareness when the alarms in his hideout blared. The holographic screens flashed red.

[WARNING: INTRUSION DETECTED]

"Damn it, they're fast," Pragya growled, grabbing his coat. "ORACLE, activate countermeasures!"

The AI responded immediately, locking down the entry points while Pragya made his escape through the underground tunnels. As he ran, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"They think they can stop me now? Too late, morons—I've already seen how this ends."

To be continued...

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