Chaotic Awakening
Analysis of Keshav's world complete.
Initiating secondary observation: Chaotic World (Anchor Link Active).
The system's consciousness shifted focus toward the other world—the one it had secretly tethered using its Anchor Ability.
Unlike Keshav's structured, balanced world, the Chaotic World was a swirling mass of instability. The land twisted and cracked unpredictably, while the skies above shimmered with unstable patterns, like oil on water.
There was no order here. No delicate balance of ecosystems. No steady suns or rivers flowing peacefully.
Scanning for energy manifestation...
Unlike the students' worlds, where a single energy type had been awakened through careful resonance and will, the Chaotic World had no guiding consciousness to mold it. Instead, energies began to awaken chaotically—flickering into existence for brief moments before collapsing again.
—A crackling line of lightning energy tore open a rift in the sky before vanishing.
—A surge of fire energy bubbled up from molten fissures before being extinguished by an unnatural flood of ice energy.
—Fields of gravity energy twisted patches of land into compressed black lumps, while wind energy howled violently, shredding mountains to dust before falling silent.
Each time an energy appeared, it would destabilize rapidly, breaking down and being replaced by another. It was a cycle of creation and destruction happening at an insane pace.
Multiple energy awakenings detected.
No singular dominant energy established.
The system's calculations raced to keep up.
What it observed defied the normal processes of world development. Normally, a will—like Keshav's—would stabilize the resonance toward one energy suited to the world's environment. Here, with no conscious guidance, the world tried to awaken everything at once—but lacked the stability to hold onto any one of them.
In certain sections of the Chaotic World, entire regions would blink in and out of existence as different energies clashed, overwhelmed, and recreated the landscape endlessly.
Instability recorded: 97.4%.
Risk of total collapse: Low (Anchor Stabilization Active).
Even so, thanks to the Anchor Ability—and the System's subtle injections of energy—the Chaotic World remained barely functional, sustained by sheer force.
Yet, despite the chaos, a spark of realization grew within the system.
> This world... It holds potential not limited to a single energy pathway.
If stabilized, it could evolve into a realm of multiple energies existing side by side—a feat normally impossible for natural worlds.
But to achieve that would require monumental effort—and careful intervention.
Plan logged: Future intervention protocols under consideration.
For now, the system simply continued recording, gathering data at a furious pace. Every energy that flickered into and out of existence was scanned, dissected, and stored.
The more it learned, the closer it came to mastering not just individual energies—but the very birth and death of energies themselves.
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Internal Status Update:
Energy Points Remaining: 27 EP
Calculation Ability: Advanced Level (Post-Upgrade)
Energy Replication: Enabled (Limited Forms)
Chaotic World Status: Stable - Highly Chaotic Energy Awakening
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The system quietly retreated a part of its attention back to Keshav, watching carefully as the young man prepared for whatever challenges awaited him next.
It had much to do. Much to learn.
And very soon... much to create.
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The evaluation ceremony gradually wound down as the last students revealed their worlds. Some students wore smiles of pride, while others left the stage with heads lowered, disappointment etched across their faces.
The teacher, standing tall on the evaluation platform, surveyed them all with a neutral expression. Then, with a wave of her hand, the holograms displaying the worlds disappeared.
She clapped her hands once, sharply, and the soft murmur among the students died instantly.
"Attention, everyone."
Her voice rang across the hall, crisp and commanding.
"The world evaluations have concluded. Based on the size of your world and the energy you have successfully awakened, the class placements for this year have been decided."
Another gesture from her, and the massive holographic screen in the center of the hall lit up.
Names and class designations appeared — row after row — as students craned their necks to find theirs.
"In accordance with academy tradition," the teacher continued, "Class 1 will consist of the top 30 students — those with the largest worlds and the highest quality energies. They will receive priority access to resources, better cultivation grounds, and specialized guidance."
She paused, letting her words sink in.
"For the rest, placement will be proportional to your performance. Remember — this is not the end. Your class can still change later, based on your growth."
Students whispered among themselves, tension filling the air. Some had already started guessing who would make it to the elite Class 1.
"And now, the names of Class 1," the teacher said.
The names appeared one after another — and among them, Keshav Garg.
Keshav blinked, feeling a surge of satisfaction and a bit of pressure settle on his shoulders. Around him, several students turned to look, some with admiration, others with envy.
So I made it...
He clenched his fist lightly, determination burning in his chest.
The teacher smiled — the first genuine smile she had shown today.
"Congratulations to those who made it to Class 1. You have taken your first steps toward something greater."
She paused before continuing.
"Tomorrow, your real journey begins. Your next lesson will be crucial — how to create intelligent lifeforms within your worlds."
The hall erupted in a mixture of excitement and nervous chatter.
"But be warned," she added sharply. "Creating life is not as simple as shaping land or awakening energy. It requires understanding, responsibility, and will. Failure will be... costly."
Another beat of silence.
"All of you are to report to your respective new classes tomorrow morning — sharp. Class 1 students, remember — expectations for you are higher. Don't embarrass yourselves."
Her gaze swept over the gathered students one last time.
"Now, dismissed."
With that, she turned and left the hall, her steps echoing against the polished floor.
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Student Chatter
As Keshav made his way toward the exit, groups of students clustered together, buzzing with energy.
"I can't believe I made it into Class 2... So close!"
"Damn, I barely scraped into Class 4. I have to work harder!"
"Did you see Keshav's world? Space energy, man! That's crazy..."
"Yeah, he's going to be a monster if he keeps growing at this pace."
Among the crowd, Arjun — Keshav's friendly rival — caught up to him, clapping him on the back.
"Oi, genius," Arjun grinned. "Looks like we'll be in the same class after all."
Keshav chuckled. "Barely made it, huh?"
Arjun rolled his eyes dramatically. "Tch. Barely or not, Class 1 is Class 1! Just don't leave me too far behind, alright?"
They shared a laugh, a lightness between them despite the heavy path ahead.
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System POV (brief interlude)
Class placements recorded.
Target 'Keshav Garg': Class 1.
New Mission Branch Generated: Monitor Intelligent Life Creation Processes.
The System quietly whirred in the background, its focus sharp. The path to controlling creation itself was now one step closer.
System mused 'I am acting more and more like a real system'
But it would not just stop at watching.
It would learn.
It would adapt.
And eventually... it would create its own dominion.