Getting A System In A Modern World

The day passed quickly in the blink of an eye and uneventfully.

Even with the eminent clash between Silas, Daniel and his group, the day was as quiet as it could be. That was except for all the commotion in the air about the expanded beta testing of the world's first VR game, Terrasis Online.

Those that made the cut after the interview were in clouds nine and already rushing towards the headquarters building of Kurt Technologies.

While those that didn't make the cut could only gnash their teeth in anguish and vent their anger online. They didn't do anything absurd, all they did was throw around meme of how it should had been them in the shoes of those that was chosen.

It wasn't only them. Those who wished for the game to leave beta testing and be immediately released were also going through the same emotion of anguish.

To them, it felt like their sentence has been extended. And this was feeling was compounded when they were told nothing of when the game will officially released. They felt that something was eating deep inside of them but they had no way to take it out.

They wanted to march and make their way to the headquarters of Kurt Technologies to express their feelings but they held themselves back. They knew that it was impossible for the game to be in beta testing forever but they felt that the longer they have to wait, the more they feel like they are being eaten away inside.

The internet was ablaze with the news of the game's expanded beta testing. It was welcomed by everyone.

The previous number of just ten beta testers were too small after they saw and heard just how amazing the VR game is.

They wanted to have the Pod and game in their hands, and start playing but they knew they will have to wait.

While all that was happening, Silas was at home and peacefully having dinner with his family. Even after coming back from Venezuela, he hasn't had much time to spend with them and he can also see how they are looking at him.

This is was especially for his father who kept looking with a smile on his face but with worry clearly etched on his face.

He knew that his father was worried about the source of the VR technology but that's not something he can tell them.... yet.

He knew that it wasn't just about the source of the VR technology, the main reason for his father's worry is his safety. Something that Silas understands but how does he explains everything to him. There's nothing he can think of yet.

Silas looked at his father and Kim who were seated beside each other, turn to ruffle Alex's hair.

Alex giggled happily and turned to look at his big brother. Even though they haven't been able to spend time together after his big brother came from his trip, he was still happy that he gets to see him everyday.

"Big brother, when will you have time to play with me?" Alex asked with an adorable puppy dog eyes.

Silas was almost forced to say tomorrow when he saw Alex's expression but he knew it was impossible. He's very busy as things are right now. The things he has to get done aren't things he can delegate to others to do for him or he would had done it a long time ago.

He smiled and ruffled Alex's hair one more time.

"Don't worry, champ. I'm very busy right now with some things but when I'm done with them, I will have all the time in the world to play with you."

Alex's eyes brightened up when he heard this.

"Really? Promise" He asked as he continued looking at Silas with the same expression.

"Yes, I promise." Silas smiled and nodded.

"Yay." Alex giggled in delight and continued eating his food.

He was happy that he got his big brother to promise to spend time with him. He was thinking of how he would spend time with his big brother and his family when he remembered about the VR game and Pod that was created by his brother.

He remembered the first day he heard about the game and the Pod. He didn't understand what it meant then and even till now, he still doesn't fully understand everything about it.

He had asked Silas about it but the explanation he was given was something straight out of a movie.

He also remembered asking Silas to give him one of the Pod but he was told that he wasn't old enough to use it.

'I wonder when I will be able to use it. I'm going to be 11 in two months time, would I be able to use it then?' He thought it himself but he felt that the chances are very low.

He decided to push those thoughts away and focus on his food. He believes that there was no need for him to worry about anything as Silas would allow him to use the Pod when the time is right.

Silas sighed as he watched Alex eat his food. The truth is that he would love to spend time together with him and everyone but he can't do that right.

This isn't the time for him to slack. He would have all the time in the world to do that later after he has achieved all that he wants.

The whole family finished their dinner. After they were done, Alex and Kim took the dishes to the kitchen to have them washed.

After they left, Silas stood up and followed his dad to the living area. The two of them sat down on the sofa and started watching the show that was being aired on the TV.

"You look bothered, Son. Is there something on your mind? You can discuss it with me." Chris smiled and he turned to look at Silas.

Silas smiled when he heard his father's words. It seems like no matter how much he tries to hide his emotions, he can't hide it from his father.

"I actually wanted to talk to you about something." Silas said as he continued watching the show.

"What is you want to discuss?" Chris asked as he stopped watching the show and focused his attention on Silas.

"I'm making a trip soon. By the end of the week actually but that's not what I want to discuss with you," Silas said and paused.

He sighed and clasped his hands. He looked away from the TV and his eyes roamed the living room before coming back to settle in the TV.

"Lucas' son is in San Francisco and what he wantd to avenge his father's sentencing. I know what you want to say that I should report him to the relevant authorities but this is more complicated and bigger than everything you know," Silas said and sighed.

He looked at his father and when he saw the pensive and strange expression on his face, he knew that he would have to explain everything to him.

There would had been no need to tell his father everything but this is the only way he can convince him to move to Venezuela.

He sighed again and coughed to clear his throat. He doesn't know how his father would react to what he's about to tell but he will have to wait.

If he's to be honest, he felt it was best if he doesn't tell his father anything about the world that has been carefully hidden under the veil. But he knew that it's impossible as one way or the other, his father would find out. Not just his father but the whole world.

Since he can't help it, it's time to give his father the shock of his life.

"Dad, the world isn't as simple as it seems. In this world, they are people who have superpowers. They are called Phenomenals."