A few days later, life returned to normal. The homes and other places destroyed by the structures had been taken care of by the State. This aimed to resolve the problems of the residents concerned. He either gave them money so they could get new housing, or he built new spaces for them. In the meantime, those affected could live in buildings managed by the State. These buildings could accommodate those who had lost everything and had no place to go.

Personally, I didn't want to mix with other people during these uncertain times. I didn't know what statuses or new abilities each had unlocked. Humans tend to like evil, and I told myself that I was surely not the only one to have unlocked a title or abilities. Out of suspicion, I retreated to the mountains, to a place clearly far from civilization. I had a little cabin that I had bought and where I liked to take refuge when the world seemed to want to swallow me up. A simple house with books and a bed was enough for me. I wasn't addicted to my electronic devices, I knew how to get by without them. Only transportation was going to become an additional burden for me. Pfff, it was all tiring. Fortunately, I had learned from a young age to save, I think I can get by while waiting to find a job.

In the news, we learned that these structures had fallen all over the world, causing enormous damage and deaths. International organizations called for 5 minutes of silence for all those who lost loved ones and experienced other tragedies as the structures fell. Moreover, the structures even fell into the seas, where there was no inhabiting population. I wonder how they are at sea, are they touching the bottom? So many questions in the heads of all people in the world because of these structures.

At the end of the information, a large man inspiring silence and respect, presented as a leader of the armies, spoke to provide information on the structures. They gave these structures a code name: SkyHome. He introduced himself again, although the TV presenter had already done so. His soothing voice didn't match his imposing form. He explained that these SkyHomes, for those who had touched them accidentally or of their own volition, had all received a mental notification.

According to the information collected, these notifications were different, but we could qualify them in two parts: the qualified, recognized by the structure, and the evolving, also recognized but for which we had no more information. One thing was certain: everyone had missions to accomplish. They carried out research to ensure everyone's safety and regularly informed the population of their discoveries. They also encouraged everyone to do the same.

In conclusion, he said that the world we had known was now changing. We had to expect everything and remain vigilant. Then he left the TV set. I understood what he was saying, but I was confused at the same time. I don't remember receiving any missions to complete or any other information about it. To reassure myself, I checked my status. I looked at the information displayed and only saw my title. But then, I noticed a list of attributes that wasn't there. I had forgotten that my phone was always on silent and that I wasn't active enough on social media. I hadn't noticed all the calls from my parents, my sisters and my brothers, since we We are all in foreign countries. The parents were worried to death. I have them

then called to reassure them. Obviously, I was insulted with every little insult possible on this earth before telling me that they feel relaxed and that I have nothing. I hadn't noticed before. It was getting late, and without knowing it, I fell asleep from fatigue. Moving alone is exhausting. Have a lot of knowledge, because it is often important in life they can help you move.

Intrigued by this list, I wanted to sit down and think about it. I took a quick look and saw statistics like in MMORPGs (HP, mana, aura, strength, ...), but I didn't have time to observe all of that in detail. I had to get out and find a job before my savings melted away, because as they often say, an empty heart is better than empty pockets. I grabbed a bowl of milk and set off for the nearest bus station, a 35 minute walk. I put on clothes better suited to going out. I wasn't complicated: I could do both manual and mental work, as long as it paid well, I was game.

I had been walking for a while, and I noticed that I was more aware of everything around me, and I wasn't really pushing myself. I felt nature, the soil, the animals. So I decided to play a game focusing on observing everything and being aware of my movement, the movement of my bones in my body, the animals and their cries, the air. The more I concentrated, the more I distinguished things that were impossible for me to distinguish before. I told myself that this was surely the effect of nature in the countryside on the human body, because here, there is less smoke, less cigarette smell, fewer chemicals. I was wondering if I should really move to the mountains. I think I now understand why monks and other mountain dwellers often have a longer lifespan than city dwellers.

Finally, I arrived at the transport station. No rows, no jostling, nothing. We just stood there, smiling, when our faces met. Ah, that’s really an interesting feeling I get there. A few minutes later, the vehicle arrives, and we get in without any rush, without anything. The driver smiled at us so sweetly. I wonder: aren't they too cheerful here, or is it just that by living in a society of selfish and hypocrites, I have formed a bad image of humans? What I know is that these smiles I have received since this morning make me happy.

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I was sitting in the vehicle, looking at the beautiful scenery with the old times music that the driver was listening to. It reminded me of the days at home with my dad in the living room, when he would get up in the morning and belt out “Hit the Road Jack” like crazy. What nostalgia! Seeing me smiling and singing, the girl, no older than 13, looked at me like I was a new species, or rather like a birthday cake. It wasn't long before she asked me how I knew a sound that only her parents know. She thought maybe I must be old or that I had strange musical tastes, and she laughed.

Afterwards, she introduced herself. Her name was Riella, and she started telling me everything that was happening at school, at home. She is the only daughter of her parents, and without her, they would be lost, because she helps them a lot. I told her it was good that she continued like this. She added that she had never seen my face in the area, but since there aren't many of them here, it's easy to know the faces. I told him that I had just arrived, that I was a new resident, and that the structures had destroyed my house.

She was trying to sympathize by also telling me that the structure had fallen on a cow in the area, and we were laughing. She continued chatting until we reached our destination, where we parted ways: she was going shopping, while I was looking for work.

I didn't know anyone, and I felt the eyes of almost the entire population on me. They must have thought I was a tourist, because as Riella had told me, they all knew each other: fishermen, breeders, gardeners, traders, etc. I didn't really care about fitting in, but I wanted to avoid having a weird nickname from the start. I would go to every booth I saw and ask if I could get work, explaining that I could do manual labor or office work. The fishermen looked at me and said, “You have a good physique. » They asked me if I worked out, and I said I didn't do it often, but I tried. They then said that they did not feel the soul of the sinner in me. When I added that I didn't know how to swim, it caused a big burst of laughter. They told me: “At least he’s honest, this little one.” » They couldn't hire me, but they advised me to look at modern stores to apply in the office field. Otherwise, they recommended that I go see Forcus, the construction manager for the buildings. They always need extra hands, and they do a certain test before hiring, but it was worth a try.

I hurried to go to the shops and offer my services. However, I received incredible refusals all morning. The reason for refusal was often that I was too qualified for their stores, and that they could not afford a computer engineering engineer. Even when I explained that I did not need to be paid the price given, they maintained their refusal. I returned to the transport station, quite sad, but not discouraged. I already had my plan to expand my house, learn architecture and build it with my own hands. I had too many projects in mind to be discouraged after just one day of refusal.

Back home, I washed and got ready, then picked up a book to start reading and wait for sleep. However, I came up with the idea to meditate, because lately I have been feeling really relaxed while meditating. It was a bit like relieving a stomach ache at home. I sat down and started meditating, but I couldn't concentrate, I didn't know why. I finally left the house and headed to a temple nearby. Once I reached the temple, I sat down and tried again. However, a resident of the temple stopped me and asked me what I was doing here, as it was a place not intended for tourists. I explained that I had just arrived in the area and had to 'now a small cabin a few minutes from the temple.

He looked at me and said, "Ah, I see they are wary of tourists, because they make heavy jokes and other disrespectful things." » I explained to him that I was looking for a meditation area, because I couldn't do it and I didn't know why. He answered me: “A young person who meditates is rare these days. » I told him that I often did it to prevent my madness from taking over one day, laughing. He offered to guide me in this practice. I readily accepted, and we began with his instructions. I entered a deep state that I had never reached.

I no longer heard his voice for a moment, but I could perceive everything that was happening around me, a bit like what had happened this morning. Then I heard: “Passive skill created: cosmic sense level 1. You can now sense energies, vibrations and movements in space-time. » I opened my eyes and noticed that this

The gentleman who helped me smiled. He said to me: “Your eyes seem different to me. They are black in color, but this black reminds me of an endless hole. I can't keep looking into your eyes, I feel absorbed. »

I told him that I had just unlocked a skill through meditation. He replied to me: “Ah, you should have told me that you too are an elected official of the structures. Him, in his quests, there is nothing related to meditation. » Surprised, I asked: “Quests? Do you have any quests? » He replied to me, surprised: “Of course, like all those who are chosen, I believe. And you, right? » I was about to tell him that I didn't have one, but I found it more judicious to disguise the truth by asking him for his title. He answered me: “My title is still empty, but surely in the future I will have one. » Intrigued by this, I asked him for directions and took my way home. I have to ask his name.

When I got home, I felt exhausted to death and fell asleep instantly.