Chương 20: Chapter 20: Becoming A Model Student
The days following Dhruvansh's confrontation with the delinquent students passed in a blur of focused work and relentless study. The incident had left an impact on the academy—students whispered about the five-year-old genius who had humiliated the older boys, and the professors began testing him more in class, trying to gauge the depths of his intellect.
But none of it distracted Dhruvansh from his primary mission—upgrading the AI Eye.
For the next few days, Dhruvansh began quietly gathering the hardware and resources he would need. Every piece of equipment, every component, was meticulously chosen. He sourced high-grade processors, memory chips, advanced sensors, and cutting-edge neural network integration modules. As he collected everything he needed, he continued his daily routine at the academy—studying in the library or class, avoiding distractions, and only speaking when necessary.
No other student dared to challenge him after the incident with the rich delinquents. The academy had learned to respect him—his quiet confidence, his sharp intellect, and his ability to hold his own even against those much older. Even Diya, who had tried several times to approach him to apologize, found herself blocked at every attempt. Each time, Dhruvansh skillfully dodged her efforts with a polite but distant smile, repeating variations of "It's all in the past" or "You were just telling the truth."
Despite the awkwardness between them, Diya couldn't help but be impressed—and slightly unnerved—by how easily Dhruvansh was surpassing her in the academy. She had always been the prodigy, the one with all the answers. Now, her classmate—someone she had underestimated—was becoming the new center of attention.
On the fourth day, Dhruvansh finally began work on the AI Eye. He locked himself in his workshop, his parents giving him space, and set to work. The upgrade wasn't a small task—it involved rebuilding the AI's internal architecture, optimizing the neural network, and enhancing the hardware to future-proof it for at least 20 years. Dhruvansh worked tirelessly for two days, taking only short breaks to eat and sleep, driven by his perfectionist nature. He carefully programmed new algorithms, designed to learn and adapt even faster than before, making the AI capable of anticipating complex problems and solving them before they even arose.
By the time he finished, the AI Eye had transformed into something far more powerful than its previous version. It was no longer just a tool—it was a masterpiece, a technological marvel that far exceeded anything currently available on the market. Dhruvansh smiled to himself, knowing this upgrade would carry him through his many future projects.
"Eye," he called out in a calm voice, "run a full systems check and provide a detailed analysis of all upgrades. I want to ensure everything is functioning at maximum capacity."
The AI's soft hum reverberated through the room, a sign that it had awakened. A few moments later, a holographic display flickered to life in front of Dhruvansh, casting a soft blue light over the desk. The information he had been waiting for began scrolling down the screen as the AI Eye spoke.
"System checks initiated. Scanning all functions and upgrades."
Dhruvansh watched as the display revealed the list of upgrades he had made, categorized into various sections—hardware, software, neural processing, and learning algorithms. The AI's synthesized voice continued.
"Hardware integrity: 100%. Upgraded processors and sensors performing at optimal capacity. New quantum computing cores integrated successfully. Power efficiency increased by 40%. Estimated operational lifespan extended to 20 years, barring unforeseen technological advancements."
Dhruvansh nodded, pleased with the results so far. The new hardware components had been a risky investment, but they were working exactly as he had hoped.
"Software: All new learning algorithms implemented. Neural networks optimized for faster data processing and problem-solving. Adaptive AI routines now capable of handling multi-layered tasks simultaneously. Machine learning capacity enhanced by 200%."
The AI Eye's upgrade to its neural networks was particularly exciting for Dhruvansh. He had designed them to be self-improving, allowing the AI to grow and learn from its environment in real time. This meant that Eye would not only be a tool but a constantly evolving entity, capable of advancing its own programming without Dhruvansh needing to manually adjust it.
"Security: All previous vulnerabilities have been patched. Quantum encryption protocols active, ensuring full protection from external hacking attempts."
This was crucial. Dhruvansh had integrated cutting-edge quantum encryption to ensure that his AI couldn't be tampered with. The last thing he needed was someone else gaining control of Eye and exploiting its abilities.
"User interaction: Upgraded interface allows for real-time analysis and conversation at human-like levels of fluency. Emotional intelligence module activated—capable of interpreting subtle human emotions based on tone, body language, and facial recognition."
Dhruvansh smiled faintly at that. He wasn't particularly interested in Eye's ability to interpret emotions, but he knew it could be useful in future interactions with others. Perhaps even with his parents or Diya, though the thought of improving his relationship with her still felt distant.
"Conclusion: All systems are functioning at peak performance. Upgrades complete. Eye is now fully operational at maximum capacity."
The holographic display flickered off as Eye finished its report. Dhruvansh leaned back in his chair, satisfied. The upgrade had gone better than expected, and now his AI was more powerful than ever. But this was only the beginning. He had much more planned for the future—more knowledge to gain, more inventions to create.
At the academy, Dhruvansh's reputation continued to rise. In every class, he was now the one answering the most difficult questions. Professors, intrigued by his abilities, began testing him with advanced topics to see how far his knowledge extended. Time and time again, Dhruvansh rose to the challenge, providing insightful answers that left both his peers and teachers astonished.
His knowledge in AI, machine learning, and other advanced fields continued to impress, and it didn't take long before the whispers started Dhruvansh was overtaking Diya as the academy's top student. Diya, who had once been the undisputed prodigy, was watching from the sidelines as Dhruvansh answered questions that even she found challenging.
Her attempts to reconcile with Dhruvansh became more frequent, but the distance between them seemed to grow larger. She tried to make conversation, to apologize for what had happened at the housewarming party, but Dhruvansh always remained polite yet distant. "It's fine," he would say, dismissing her concerns as if they meant nothing. But deep down, Diya knew it wasn't fine. She could sense the walls he had built around himself, walls she had no idea how to break through.
Three months passed, and it was time for the academy's quarterly exams. The results, when they were released, sent shockwaves through the institution.
Dhruvansh had topped in every subject.
It wasn't just that he had excelled in AI or programming—he had selected every course available in the academy, covering a range of topics from engineering to literature, and had managed to achieve the highest scores in each one. For the first time in the academy's history, a single student had come first in every subject. Professors, peers, and parents alike were stunned. Diya, in particular, couldn't believe what she was seeing. She had always known Dhruvansh was smart as it was seen on the day when he rebuked and embarrassed the other student when they targeted him, but this level of achievement was beyond anything she had anticipated.
The academy buzzed with excitement. Karna and Devi, proud of their son's unprecedented success, decided to throw a party in his honor. It was a modest celebration, held at their home, but several of the academy's teachers and other students were invited to attend. Diya's parents were also present, along with a few of the older, more established students and their families.
During the party, Dhruvansh stood among his parents, calm and composed as he received praise from all around. People congratulated him on his stellar performance, offering compliments on his intelligence and hard work. But while everyone else celebrated, Dhruvansh's mind was elsewhere.
He didn't care about the accolades or the attention. His thoughts were focused on something much more important—his next experiment. The AI Eye upgrade had given him a taste of what he could achieve, but it wasn't enough. He wanted more. There was so much knowledge out there, so many subjects to master and ideas to explore. And its been a long while since he experimented on something, so it was time to dive deeper into his own projects and experiments.
As the party continued around him, Dhruvansh mentally began listing the areas he wanted to experiment in next. Neural networks, quantum computing, bioengineering—the possibilities were endless, and his thirst for knowledge was insatiable. He could already feel the excitement building as he planned his next steps.
Diya, standing off to the side, watched him with mixed emotions. She had underestimated him, that much was clear. But what troubled her more was the realization that Dhruvansh was no longer the boy she had once known. He had grown beyond her reach, both intellectually and emotionally, and now she wasn't sure how to bridge the gap between them.
As the party guests mingled and praised Dhruvansh's achievements, Diya stayed quiet, lost in her thoughts. Dhruvansh was the center of attention, but she knew better than anyone that his mind was already somewhere else—far ahead of them all, thinking about the next challenge, the next discovery, the next horizon to conquer.
And as she stood there, feeling the weight of her own guilt and the distance between them, Diya could only wonder if she would ever truly get through to him again.
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