Becoming A Tech Tycoon Begins With Regression novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Regression and System Activation

Gasp!

Breath returned to his lungs as Ethan jolted from the bed, he felt as if he had just emerged from dark murky waters where he almost drowned.

Sweat dripped down his face and he tightly gripping the sheets of his bed.

Wait, bed?

His eyes suddenly focused and his surrounding became clearer. Surrounding him was white walls decorated with posters of tech based heroes.

He was in a room that he clearly remembered, but that shouldn’t be possible, he was supposed to be dead and his body discarded in an ocean for the fishes to feed on or something.

"Is this my life flashing before my eyes?" He muttered and was met by another surprise, his voice sounded a lot younger than he remembered.

The usual weariness that he remembered was gone. This caused him to hurriedly hop off the bed, rushing into his bathroom.

The bathroom was a lot smaller than he imagined but all that didn’t matter right now as he faced the small mirror above his sink.

Looking back at him was a black haired and blue eyed younger version of him.

All the stress lines, eye bags and messy hair due to work had completely disappeared.

"What the hell is going on?" He asked as he touched his face, still not believing that the man in the reflection was him when suddenly,

[TIME REVERSAL SUCCESSFUL]

A transparent blue holographic screen popped up in front of him, causing him to stumble backwards.

’Hallucinations?’ he questioned.

As if finding himself a lot younger than his 35 years old self wasn’t confusing enough, he was now hallucinating a holographic screen.

He moved his hand towards the screen to try and touch it, but it passed right through.

"I think I need to lay down" Ethan said in a tired tone as he dragged himself back into the bedroom.

This might all just turn out to be an illusion created by his brain due to the shock of his death or maybe everything until his death was just a bad dream.

The holographic screen before him suddenly glitched and the text on it changed.

[Do you wish to activate the system?]

’A system?’

He paused in his steps and regarded the screen again. As far as he knew, this might all be a pre death illusion so he might as well indulge.

Taking a deep breath he let out "activate the system."

Embarrassment washed over him as soon as the words left his mouth but that quickly replaced by surprise.

[The OmniTech System has been successfully activated, welcome host.]

This surprised Ethan but the system wasn’t done yet.

[Displaying status....

Name: Ethan Carter

Age: 20

Technology Level: Tier 2

System version: V 1.0 {upgradable}

{Knowledge and Proficiency}

Artificial Intelligence (AI): 50% – you are proficient enough to create advanced deep learning models and self-improving AI.

Robotics & Automation: 38% – there’s still a long way to go but at least your foundation is strong.

Cybersecurity & Hacking: 52% – you are skilled in penetration testing, data encryption and AI-assisted cyber warfare.

Quantum Computing: 26% – you can do basic qubit manipulation, quantum encryption.

Biotech & Genetic Engineering: 19% – you have some knowledge in neural interfaces and bio-cybernetic augmentation.

Nanotechnology: 22% – you have some knowledge in early-stage nano-assemblers and self-replicating tech.

Energy Systems & Fusion Tech: 34% – you might be able to successfully create high-efficiency batteries and plasma reactors.

Weapons & Defense Systems: 20% – you have knowledge to create AI-guided weaponry, EMP warfare and basic kinetic barriers.

Software & Algorithm Design: 48% – just like with AI, you are proficient enough in this field.

Material Science & Fabrication: 10% – you can create basic smart materials at best.

{Assets}

Companies: none

Current savings: $ 360

Income source: Part-time teacher

{Inventions}

None

Current Tech influence: None

{Missions}

Introductory mission

Objective: Create and complete your first piece of technology.

Mission Details: this mission should follow the three steps listed below in order to be considered completed,

Choose a Field: Select from AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Energy Systems, or another available category.

Design a Prototype: create a simple yet functional piece of technology.

Test & Finalize: Ensure the tech works and can be used or sold.

Rewards: Unlocks Tech Development Interface, +5% boost to relevant Tech Proficiency, initial funding bonus]

[Certainly, let’s start with technology level, ] the text on the screen changed [this stat shows the level of tech you could create at your peak, which is prior to your regression]

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