Kurt was a smart guy. He was not good looking but that did not mean he was not popular. For a man, it is not looks that matters anyway.
He was brilliant in this studies; ranked first in his school. He is not only smart but hardworking as well. This was more than enough for him to gain popularity. But it did not mean he thought he was something.
Being from a poor background, he knows how the world works; money and connections. He had seen poverty and he had seen how his father came out from it. It was due to these two things. His father, though coming from poor background had worked not only hard but also smart. To rise his family from poverty to sustain their livelihood was already a feat.
Kurt respected his father and his way of living life. He had learned about many things from him that no school would teach. His mother was a housewife and he also loved her dearly.
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" Hello, Kurt are you all right?"
Kurt heard he voice of his father. He felt a sense relief.
Even though nothing could have happened, there would always be a fear of something could happen, especially when it comes to family.
" Yes i am fine, how are things over there?"
" Everything is fine, you should check the news and not panic. i am currently watching with your mother." His dad replied.
" I have already checked the news and i am not a kid anymore for me to panic." Kurt replied as if he was wronged.
" Ok, Ok, are you in the way?"
" Yes, ill be there on time."
After few back and forth talk, he hung up.
Every humans on Earth knew that the world would change. But not many had prepared themselves for this, even mentally.
Humans are great at adapting to new environments. Well those who could not, would not last long. A change is not something they can not handle. They will get used to it if you give them some time.
However, there was not enough time.
" 1 hours left till i get home.. Well nothing i can do now." Kurt looked at his watch and said.
He was a bit nervous about the whole situation but he was also excited like most kids his age.
Time passed with few breaths and he reached his home. An exciting new year was turned into a serious drama. His excitement for new year however did not changed as he was hungry.
He freshened up and sat in the living room with his mother and father . The news was turned on on the TV. His father was watching the TV sitting in the couch while his mother was preparing to serve the dinner.
" Mom, hurry up will you?"
" Look at you. Patience is the key Kurt." His mom replied.
" ughh.. Im running out of patience though."
" coming". His mom brought a bowl of butter chicken and they started eating.
At that time Kurt did not know, this was the last time he will have a meal with his family.
[ 23:00]
One hour left before the time to run out.
The world has somehow come to a decision and had controlled the masses by now. But the moment of truth had still to come.
Kurt was looking forward to it. He was excited what changes will this bring.
" Dad, i wonder how the world will change. Maybe we can now live longer after Ascending."
" We don't know what is coming Kurt. Maybe you are right and i hope so. Btw what are your stats."
Kurt told his dad his stats.
" My Karma is 3 and intelligence is 8. You have physical stats better than me though." His dad said.
" That's because you have lived longer dad. Is your intelligence only one point high though. ill catch up in no time."
" Haha.. you better."
As they talked. The news kept playing. They had tried to find the only ascended on earth but with no success. Everyone was all waiting for the time to come.
As time passed, tension around the world grew. Finally it was time.
<< Humans , please vote for one of the three options. if you do not vote, a random option will be voted.
Voting time : 45 seconds >>
After few seconds , almost everyone on the planet had voted.
<< Total votes accumulated :
1. Come under the rule of one of the 12 Rulers of the Multiverse. (Permanent) : 92%
2. Participate in Interplanetary Wars. :1%
3. Come under the System's Protection. (Free trial for 1 year) : 7% >>
As expected, majority had voted for option 1.
<< Option 1 has been selected. Accessing contact with all 12 rulers...
Request sent to all 12 rulers.
Request rejected by 1st ruler.
Request rejected by 2nd ruler.
Calculating all results...
All 12 rulers have rejected the Request. Please choose another option. >>
" What the hell." Kurt shouted.
It was not just him. Everyone on the planet had similar reactions. Now they only had 2 options. The safest option was no longer available.
" It was not an option we get to decide. it was a two way decision." Kurt exclaimed.
" System" He shouted in his mind.
" Why don't rulers not accept earth. And are all options like this?"
< The rulers wont accept because of their personal reasons. According to statistics however, they have only taken in few planets that were newly ascended."
The system have already given the option and have already decided to accept earth if the earth comply in both 2nd and 3rd options.>
" i see ."
The voice of the system echoed again.
<< Time left to vote for another option: 45 seconds>>
Within the 45 seconds, the world was in an uproar. The news hurriedly had asked people to vote for option 3.
45 seconds passed.
<< Total votes accumulated :
2. Participate in Interplanetary Wars. :34%
3. Come under the System's Protection. (Free trial for 1 year) : 66% >>
<< Option 3 : Come under the System's Protection (Free trial for 1 year) ,has received the most votes. The option has been selected for the planet Earth.
Congratulations planet earth, for obtaining a year free of System's protection. The earth is now part of the Multiverse Galaxy Association.
Points can now be accessed. Perks are now applied.
Multiverse Galaxy Association perks :
1. Basic universal knowledge
2. Basic System Guidance
3. System shop.
4. System Tube. >>