New Problems That Come Up Can Be Immediately Eliminated

His hands moved swiftly. This time, he wasn't just pouring out ideas but also carefully crafting a strategy.

Four hooks. Four undeniable pillars.

He would present them himself tomorrow morning, in front of a panel of major clients from the education, technology, and social sectors.

1. "Classrooms Without Walls" – Free Personal AI Training for Schools with Limited Infrastructure

"What if children in remote areas could learn directly from an intelligent system without needing a strong internet connection or expensive devices?"

Alaric wrote down his idea of an offline AI embedded in a lightweight, affordable chip. The plan was to distribute these chips to schools with limited internet infrastructure.

Each chip would offer interactive voice-based training with visuals tailored to local culture and language.

2. "Creative Passport" – Digital Licensing for Local Creative Industries

"Instead of relying on foreign licenses, why don't we create a system that licenses local ideas to international markets?"

Alaric developed a concept for a digital platform that allows students and creative enthusiasts to create 'idea passports.' Their projects could then be sold, showcased, or further developed by investors from developed countries — while copyrights and profits remain with the original creators.

3. "Invisible Mentor" – AI & Alumni Collaboration

"Every student deserves a mentor, even if their school has only one teacher in a small village."

Adaptive learning AI would be combined with volunteers or alumni from various professions. The AI filters students' questions and anonymously connects them to the best mentor to protect privacy, ensure efficiency, and promote equal access.

4. "Edukreativa" – National Virtual Showcase for Young Talent

"One annual platform, one digital stage across regions, to showcase young talent in creativity, technology, and social fields."

Alaric outlined a nationwide online competition powered by AI and neutral voting, where students from different areas could present their work — whether design, games, social apps, or local business ideas. Winners would receive mentorship, funding, and even international licensing.

This initiative aims to cultivate generations capable of steering technology toward a better future. Alaric believed technology would keep evolving, and it wasn't enough to rely solely on new inventors to drive it forward.

Everything was written clearly, complete with needs analysis, social impact estimates, and cost-efficiency plans.

Not just ideas, but concrete solutions.

Then, in the top-right corner of his screen, the system came back to life.

A new notification appeared—not from his laptop screen, but from the persistent inner voice that always surfaced in his mind.

[🟢 SYSTEM BONUS UNLOCKED]

["Proposal crafted with long-term social impact. Category: Reformer."]

[→ Small Gift Prepared. To be received after the presentation.]

[→ External Support Potential: 88%]

[→ Environmental Support: Stable. Your mind will not walk alone.]

Alaric took a deep breath. He knew tomorrow wouldn't be an ordinary day. He wasn't just presenting a business. He was bringing an idea — the very root of change.

The night was fading.

And dawn was about to break…

—

The presentation room was quiet but charged with anticipation.

A spacious room with light gray marble floors and two-story glass walls overlooking the indoor garden. Soft morning light filtered gently through thin white curtains, reflecting off the large screen at the front.

Several client representatives from the education technology sector and corporate social responsibility teams sat neatly in the middle rows. Some wore formal suits, others opted for a smart-casual look.

Alaric stood at the front as well. His dark blue tie was loosened slightly for comfort, and his hair was a bit tousled—though earlier that morning, he had left the house perfectly neat.

His laptop was connected to the company's presentation screen; his left hand rested ready on the clicker, and all materials were prepared. He just needed to open the file on the big screen.

At exactly 9:01 AM, Alaric pressed the button to start the presentation.

But instead of the expected visuals, the screen went dark.

He tried again. Pressed several buttons, switched cables.

Nothing changed.

The main screen stayed black.

A hush fell over the room. Some clients exchanged glances. The technical moderator signaled from the back that there seemed to be a system issue. An IT staff member hurried over to check the laptop connection.

Seconds that normally passed in a blink now felt stretched.

Alaric stared at his laptop screen. It was still on, all files intact. But the display never mirrored to the big screen. The message "Mirror screen failed" appeared.

One link, one pathway was broken. Too neat to be coincidence.

Someone had set a trap.

But there was no point in finding a scapegoat now.

Alaric exhaled deeply. His face remained calm. Then he lifted his head and looked at everyone waiting.

"Sorry for the technical issue," he said.

"Looks like the screen doesn't want to join the presentation today. But that's not a big problem."

He walked over to the glass whiteboard on the right side of the room.

Picked up a black marker.

And started drawing. His movements were precise, his hand quick. Like an architect who knew exactly where every line should be.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he said while sketching a simple interface outline.

"Allow me to present this in a more personal way."

He drew a small chip shape.

"This is the starting point of our system. A lightweight, affordable offline learning chip designed for schools with limited devices and connections."

He then drew children sitting in a classroom, and a simple device displaying educational animations.

"With our design, the AI doesn't need a strong connection. All materials are embedded. It's based on curriculum, local culture, even the teacher's voice can be recorded and customized."

Some clients leaned forward, watching more closely.

Alaric drew again, this time mapping cross-border lines.

"Next — Creative Passport. A digital license allowing students' ideas to enter global markets without losing copyright. We don't share their work... we fight for their ownership."

He sketched a mentoring network with avatars.

"Then, Invisible Mentor — AI combined with verified alumni. Kids can ask questions. The system directs them to the best mentor anonymously, so no one feels left behind."

His hand moved swiftly, then wrote "EDUKREATIVA" in big letters. He circled it with icons of cameras, microphones, graphic designs, and a map of Indonesia.

"And finally, Edukreativa. A national event highlighting digital works from remote areas. Neutral voting. Real mentorship. Ownership remains with the creators."

He put down the marker and turned around.

"Sorry if my presentation isn't as flashy as what you'd see on a screen. But I believe sincere ideas can be conveyed through simple sketches. Because, in the end, what we're discussing here isn't just aesthetics — it's the future."

A brief silence.

Then an older man in the front row leaned back slowly. He looked at the drawings with undisguised admiration.

"These sketches," he said softly, "are clearer than all the PowerPoint presentations I've seen this month."

A few chuckled lightly. The tension eased.

Another man from a social organization spoke, "I like the structure of local idea licensing. Rarely has anyone thought that far."

A young woman from a major tech company added, "And the offline education chip? That could be a real solution. We're looking for CSR programs with direct impact. This... we can't ignore."

Alaric nodded slightly, "Thank you for the positive feedback."

He took a short breath.

"I think it's time to open the floor for questions."

The screen behind him remained black. But no one seemed to mind anymore.

Because all eyes were focused on one thing,

Simple lines on the board, and the strong conviction behind them.

And inside the system...

[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]

[Manual presentation accepted with attention score: 94%]

[Audience reaction: Natural and positive. Q\&A session enabled.]

[Hidden Bonus Collected: 6/10]

The room grew livelier as hands raised during the Q\&A.

Alaric stood beside his whiteboard, now filled with sketches and brief notes representing the system he had carefully developed.

He answered several technical questions smoothly, even earning praise for his mental readiness—stronger than many professional presenters.

Some clients took notes seriously, others asked permission to photograph parts of his sketches.

But amid the bright spotlight… one hand rose high with confident certainty.

A young man stood. Tall posture. Symmetrical face nearly too calm. His black hair was neatly combed with a slight shine from grooming oil. His formal suit was flawless, one hand casually tucked into his pocket as he began to speak.

"Greetings, I'm Jared Maulana," he said, smiling toward the panel and attendees.

A few whispered. The name was familiar — a rising digital entrepreneur. Just two months ago, he made headlines for winning a regional educational software tender. At only 22, he had founded two startups and one mid-sized edtech platform.

"I just want to offer a small challenge to Mr. Alaric, as a fellow education system initiator," Jared continued, still with a slight smile.

Alaric furrowed his brow slightly. He knew the name. They didn't interact often, but Jared had appeared in shared forums and virtual events. Not the loud type, but every word he spoke carried a hidden agenda.

"In your presentation, you promised quality learning with minimal connectivity through your chip," Jared said.

"But… doesn't that approach actually limit students' ability to advance into more complex cloud-based systems, where innovation and updates happen daily? Aren't you effectively building a disguised digital isolation?"

Heads turned.

Jared's tone was friendly, but carried a sting. Between the lines, it implied Alaric's program trapped students in outdated tech. Words wrapped in sweetness but toxic if unanswered.