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Chapter 62

Pragya sat in his high-tech meditation chamber, attempting to cultivate his consciousness to the next level. However, his mind kept drifting back to the incident earlier that day when he had attempted to use his newfound energy to heat a cup of tea—only to accidentally set his curtains on fire.

"Master of the Universe, indeed," he muttered to himself.

Just as he was about to refocus, a holographic screen flickered to life before him. It was his AI assistant, Aria, who had developed a rather sarcastic personality over time.

"Congratulations, Pragya," Aria chimed, "you have successfully created the first-ever 'fire-infused' tea. I'm sure the culinary world will rejoice."

Pragya groaned. "I didn't mean to burn it! I was just experimenting with thermal energy manipulation."

"Yes, and the last time you 'experimented' with gravity control, you spent an hour floating upside down because you forgot how to turn it off."

Before he could argue back, a sudden surge of energy pulsed through the chamber. Pragya felt a shift in his consciousness, as if the very fabric of reality was bending. His body trembled, and suddenly, he was not alone.

A strange figure appeared in front of him—a celestial being, glowing with an ethereal light. It had no distinct features, yet its presence was overwhelming.

"Pragya Mehta," the being spoke in a voice that echoed through his soul. "You have begun to grasp the laws of existence. But true power does not come from brute strength. It comes from understanding the balance between creation and destruction."

Pragya gulped. "I, uh, I totally knew that. Just, you know, confirming."

The being tilted its head. "You have great potential, but you are still bound by your earthly logic. To advance, you must learn to think beyond the constraints of the physical world."

Pragya sighed. "You mean like how I accidentally summoned an entire thunderstorm while trying to charge my phone?"

The celestial figure remained silent for a moment before replying, "Yes… something like that."

Aria snickered. "See? Even cosmic entities agree you need better control."

The energy around Pragya intensified. His mind expanded, and suddenly, he could feel the threads of the universe shifting around him. He could see the intricate design of fate, the connections between all living beings, and the infinite possibilities that lay before him.

Then, just as he was about to reach enlightenment—

"PRAAGYAAA!" a voice shrieked.

His younger sister burst into the room, waving a piece of paper. "Did you eat my chocolate stash?"

The celestial being vanished instantly, as if it wanted no part in this sibling dispute. Pragya sighed, rubbing his temples. "No, I did not eat your chocolates. I am literally on the verge of unlocking the secrets of the universe."

She narrowed her eyes. "Uh-huh. Then why do I see chocolate smudges on your desk?"

Aria beeped. "Well, this is awkward."

Pragya groaned, realizing that no matter how much power he gained, there were some battles he could never win—especially against an angry little sister.

Quote of the Chapter: "Even the wisest sage cannot escape the wrath of a sibling denied their sweets."