t, something that sparked from his last few simulations. He had noticed something peculiar about his "smart mode." Every time he used it, he would feel a subt

onger than usual, processing a mountain of information, breaking down problems, and reconstructing them in the blink of an eye. It was thrilling, but

the limits actually stren

a muscle. But was it worth the risk? Overuse of the smart mode drained him to the poin

cions were right. That evening, after a quick dinner and some casual conversations with his family, Alex retrea

e muttered, feeling a mix

heightened awareness. The world around him seemed to slow as his mind kicked i

os, each more challenging than the last. His brain worked overtime, analyzing, calculating, and strate

. He could feel the pressure building, like a dam about to burst, but something else was happen

it app

Strength Progress." It was faint, barely noticeable, but it was there. And it was moving-slowly bu

ide with realization. "I can actually s

head throbbed with a painful intensity. He had overdone it. With a gasp, he deactiv

the dizziness faded, and his heartbeat steadied. He was drained-completely spent-but

There was power in what he had discovered, but it came with a cost. Was it worth pushing himself

d with thoughts of what this discovery could mean for his future. The pat

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was a subtle sharpness that hadn't been there before. He felt it when he talked to his colleagues, noticing details in their conver

usual quietness. "You okay? Yo

ell," Alex said, brushing it o

said with a grin. "But hey, I heard you're organizing

progress bar. He could feel it there, almost like a weight in t

ake it easy on you guys,"

it too often-not without risking burnout-but the idea of growing stronger was irresistible. He'd have to be caref

he time was right. The world around him continued to move, with friends and colleagues filling his days with no

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gly, only pushing the limits when absolutely necessary. Each time, he would watch the progress

handle. And with each small victory, Alex grew more confident in his abilities. He could fee

ile quietly growing stronger in the background. But he knew that one day, he would be ready to