Chapter 2: Confusion
Marcus woke up early the next morning, feeling a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation. His mind kept wandering back to the mysterious app on the old tablet. He got out of bed and quickly dressed, eager to dive into it.
He grabbed the tablet from his desk, settling back into his chair. The app’s icon—an image of interlocking gears—stood out on the screen. Marcus tapped on it, holding his breath as the app loaded.
The screen flickered before displaying a sleek, user-friendly interface. The app was called "Voyage," and as soon as it opened a message popped up
WELCOME TO VOYAGE : Where your improbable dreams became a possible reality
Marcus was excited. He felt like something amazing was happening to him .He felt like he was going to be a part of something greater.
With trembling hands he clicked on the screen to continue ,the next page opened and what it displayed shattered all his fantasies.
You are currently a level 0 technopath please prove your current understanding by taking our test to determine your level accurately.
Marcus sighed, rolling his eyes at his own excitement. He had let his imagination run wild, only to be faced with a seemingly mundane trivia game. Nevertheless, his curiosity got the better of him. He hesitated for a moment, then decided to give the test a try. After all, he was already up early and had nothing to lose.
He tapped the "Start Test" button, and the screen changed to display the first question. The test focused exclusively on math, physics, and computer science—subjects that Marcus had always struggled with.
The first question was relatively simple: "What is 5 + 7?" Marcus quickly typed in "12" and moved on. However, as the questions progressed, he found himself struggling. The math problems became more complex, involving algebra and calculus. The physics questions delved into concepts like Newton's laws and thermodynamics. The computer science questions asked about basic programming and algorithms.
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The next question stumped him: "What is the derivative of x^2?" Marcus frowned, trying to recall his math lessons. He guessed, but the app immediately indicated his answer was incorrect. As he continued, the questions became even more challenging, covering topics he had never paid much attention to in school.
After what felt like an eternity, Marcus reached the end of the test, feeling deflated. He knew he hadn't done well. The app processed his answers, and a new message appeared on the screen:
**RESULT: Level 0 Technopath. Progress 2.43%.**
Marcus stared at the screen in disbelief and frustration. "You've got to be kidding me," he muttered. " All these years of learning math and this is where I'm at".
Feeling defeated, Marcus set the tablet aside. Dark thoughts began clouding his mind. He felt lost and not ready to step into the adult world. Right when he was going into a spiral a message came up with a chime.
Congratulations user Marcus your level has been ascertained .
In order to become a level 1 technopath please read the recommended books given below and retake the test.
In order to know the benefits of becoming a level 1 user please click below
Marcus was freaked out . He did not remember giving his name anywhere .
Marcus stared at the screen, feeling a mixture of hesitation and curiosity. He considered setting the tablet aside and forgetting about the whole thing, but something about the message intrigued him. He felt a flicker of hesitation but still clicked on the link to learn about the benefits of becoming a level 1 technopath. The screen changed, displaying a list of perks:
**As a Level 1 Technopath, you will:**
1. Gain the ability to remotely control basic electronic devices.
2. Access tutorials on understanding your technopathic skills.
Marcus was taken aback. The idea of controlling electronic devices remotely seemed far-fetched and straight out of a science fiction movie. "This has to be some kind of joke," he muttered to himself. He felt skeptical about the notion of technopathic powers, wondering if this was just an elaborate prank or some kind of sophisticated augmented reality game.
The app prompted him to view the recommended books. He clicked on the link, and a list of foundational texts appeared. Titles like "Calculus Made Easy," "Physics for Beginners," and "Introduction to Programming" filled the screen.
No matter how unbelievable this sounded a spark of curiosity was ignited in Marcus' mind. While he may not be the best at studying he was not one to lose challenges .He had a lot of free time and he decided that he would do this . The worst thing that could happen is that it could be a prank. But something at the back of his mind told him that this was anything but that. Something from his heart hinted that he was walking towards a path untouched by none.
As he closed the app and set the tablet aside, Marcus couldn't help but smile. Whether it was a prank, a game, or something truly extraordinary, he was ready to find out.