Title: Chapter 2: The Portal and the Awakening
Content:
The atmosphere in the cafe shifted instantly. The hum became loud, and windows shook. Outside, the evening sky turned a violent, electric blue. "What is happening?" Aisha whispered.
Aryan stood up, heart racing. In the city square, the air was tearing apart. A swirling vortex of light—a Portal—had opened.
Suddenly, a mechanical voice echoed inside Aryan's head:
[System Initializing... Host Identity Confirmed: Aryan.]
[World Shift Detected. Mana Level: Rising.]
Aryan felt a searing heat rushing through his veins. As he looked at a police officer drawing a weapon nearby, a screen floated before his eyes:
[Skill Detected: Basic Firearm Handling. Do you wish to Copy?]
Aryan's breath hitched. In a world falling into chaos, he had just become its most dangerous mimic. The Last Copycat had finally awakened.