บท 2: Kuonh
Five years ago...
In october 2028, mankind finally reached the highlight of the digital interface and digital technology by making them part our body.
The newest version of the Nuerochip made by "Ilun Mask" is already taking over the world. Smart phones, radios, computers, and even newspapers and magazines are a thing of the past. You can directly access them using the Neuro Connection, which puts all the information into your brain as if you were seeing them from your point of view.
The Nuerochip is implanted on the nape of every registered human being. A highly powerful technology. Augmented reality and virtual reality can be used for a variety of purposes. Additionally, it functions as a new, valid passport, license, and identification card. It uses the users' DNA as the password, making it impossible to be hacked or modified.
This technology changed everything. It was implemented in different kinds of fields like medicine, school, training, etc., but because of how complicated it is to create a large amount of data that are compatible with the current version of the neurochip, games like MMORPGs have not been successfully created, even though people around the world strongly demands it.
Not until today. On this fateful day, the first-ever full-dive virtual reality game became the new reality for millions of people around the world.
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"are you ready Kuonh?"
The atmosphere in the room is tense as the two martial artists face off. The tall guy's traditional karate uniform sways slightly as he shifts his weight, his brown belt indicating a high level of proficiency. His eyes are locked onto the young man named Kuonh with the black belt, a symbol of his advanced skill and experience.
Despite the intensity of the moment, the young man wears a face mask for some reason. His calm and focused eyes reflect his determination and readiness for the challenge ahead. With measured breaths, he takes a confident step forward, showing his willingness to engage.
Anticipating the young man's movement, the tall guy's muscles tense as he readies himself. In a split second, the young man makes his first move, his body coiling like a spring.
But before he can execute his technique, the tall guy reacts swiftly. With a powerful kick to the ground, he generates a burst of speed, aiming to close the distance and take advantage of the first strike.
*tags*
The impact of his foot against the floor resonates in the room, echoing the tension in the air. As the two martial artists size each other up, it becomes clear that this encounter is more than just a physical contest.
It's a clash of skill, experience, and mental fortitude. The young man's calm demeanor contrasts with the tall guy's aggressive opening move, setting the stage for an intense battle of techniques and tactics.
"hya!"
In the midst of their heated karate match, the tall guy used his right foot and kicked diagonally, aiming for the young man's head, but the young man already saw it coming and dodged it with minimal movement, and at the same time, his right foot had already left the ground, setting for a perfect counter.
the young man's leg arced forward, poised for a powerful kick, but suddenly the action froze as a voice shouted, "STOP!" The dojo fell silent as the referee rushed forward, placing themselves between the two opponents, their hands outstretched to halt the impending strike.
A concerned murmur rippled through the spectators as they tried to discern the reason for the sudden interruption, their eyes locked on the scene before them. The sensei, a wise figure in martial arts, stepped onto the mat, his presence commanding attention as he addressed the fighters with a solemn expression.
The young man who stopped his foot in motion at the right moment shows how much control he has over his body. He put his leg down and relaxed his body. He and his opponent smiled at each other, showing their great sportsmanship, then bowed to show respect. As the match came to an end, everyone in the dojo finally showed their excitement.
"WHOOO!"
"Kuonh! That's sooo awesome!"
The other student who was watching the match cheered enthusiastically and sprinted over to Kuonh.
"What the hell, Kuonh, that move looks so cool! Even more when you actually manage to stop before you hit Joseph's face!" they looked at Joseph, who at that time was nodding over and over at him with excitement in his eyes as if he was about to say the same thing.
Kuonh felt really good with their compliments as he scratched his nose and smiled.
"Right? I practiced that move over and over because I knew it would look cool once I perfected it."
He raises his finger in the air, "I called it the stopping motion before it hits the enemy technique!"
"yes yes! that move the axed kick-- eh?"
"Wait, so you're telling me the move that you actually practiced is how to stop a move? Isn't that a useless thing to practice on a sports that's about hitting the enemy?"
He then looked at him with a face saying, 'Gimme back my compliment.'
"But it looks cool watching it happen in real time, right?" Kuonh said it with a playful grin as he watched his friend's reaction.
He then starts shadow boxing and kicks the air, then halts his feet before reaching it's full swing, he then turns his body around as if he were dodging an attack; he moves down and uses an uppercut but stops midway once again.
He does a couple of more moves that stop before they hit the target; he then moves back a couple of steps, rearranges his belt, then looks at the side, he then closes his eyes while saying, "Heh, I guess we will continue this another time."
An excellent representation of one man acting.
"right?"
"what do you mean right?"
"It's fun stopping your attack mid way, its a great technique showing your enemy that you can end them whenever you want."
"you freakin sadist!"
His friend made a complicated look towards him as they sighs in defeat.
"well.. I cant argue with that.."
"IT DO LOOKS COOL!"
"success" said by Kuonh as he made a little victory pose.
"Y-Your friend is a weir-- funny person." Another fellow student walks beside them with a wry smile on his face.
His friend looks at Kuonh, smiles, and answers with a "yeah".
Kuonh looks at the clock on the wall, then walks towards his bag and starts packing his things. "Anyway, it's time for me to leave; or else I'll be late at my part time job"
"bro you already have like 2 jobs is this new?"
"It's fine, right? Nothing is wrong with having more. Anyway, see you guys tomorrow!"
"DUDE, we have classes later. It's 7 a.m. Why are you acting like it's already dark?"
Kuonh chuckles as he heads back toward the door, a warm and friendly energy radiating from him. He seems to be taking his departure in good spirits, perhaps appreciating the light-hearted exchange with his friends.
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Looking at my friends and making jokes with them like this makes me think that peace is a good thing. I was unaware of how easily this peace could be broken.
*TING*
As I open the door, the weird sound of a notification rings in my ear. A notification tone that I am not familiar with pops up from my point of view.
[tap me]
My curiosity is piqued as I take note of the notification. It could be a message, an email, a news alert, or something entirely unexpected. The content of the notification remains a mystery. as I move my hand towards it.
*TING*
another weird notification sound can be heard But this time from someone behind me, adds another layer of intrigue to the situation. It suggests that I'm not alone in experiencing this interruption. Perhaps my friend or someone else in the room has also received the same notification, or it could be a coincidence that we are both experiencing this weird interruptions simultaneously.
*TING*
"oh another on--"
*TING**TING**TING**TING**TING**TING**TING**TING*
*TING**TING**TING*
*TING**TING**TING**TING**TING*
*TING*
Now the sound of multiple notifications rings in every direction. It sounds like a bell that gets beaten over and over. As I looked around me, people of different ages and genders halted to check out what was happening. A lot of vehicles started honking, but you could barely hear them because they were overshadowed by the overlapping noise of these notifications.
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