Zaboru leaned back in his chair, his fingers interlocked behind his head, as a familiar yet mysterious sensation coursed through his body once again. The power was returning—just like before. That eerie, almost electric feeling that signaled the birth of another strange ability.
"But still," he muttered, his eyes narrowing thoughtfully, "I wonder how they actually work... When the Korean offices were created, I didn't feel anything—no surge, no change, nothing new. But now, with the London offices officially opened, I'm suddenly gaining another power?"
His gaze drifted toward the tall glass windows of the ZAGE London Tower, where the skyline shimmered with possibility. "Could it be because this office is in a completely new continent? Maybe that's the condition… expansion to new global territory?"
Zaboru chuckled to himself, a wry smirk appearing. "Or maybe these powers just like to appear whenever they want. No rules, no warnings—just chaos wrapped in timing." He leaned back even further, feeling the chair creak slightly under his relaxed posture. "It's like the universe is throwing dice each time ZAGE grows. But I'm not complaining."
With each power he gained, his curiosity only deepened. There was no manual, no prophecy, no clear purpose—only the steady rhythm of growth, both for himself and for the empire he was building.
As of now, Zaboru possesses a total of five distinct abilities that he has gradually acquired since his reincarnation into this world back in 1991. Each of these abilities manifested under different circumstances, and over time, they have not only grown stronger but have also evolved with significant upgrades—enhancing their original effects or adding entirely new dimensions to their functionality. These powers have become an essential part of his identity, tools that both define his journey and support the rapid growth of ZAGE.
The first ability is called Deep Memory Dive. This power allows Zaboru to recall any memory, no matter how faint, fragmented, or distant it may be. It functions like an internal storage system—he can store, organize, and retrieve memories at will, almost like navigating a digital archive inside his mind. He can sort memories by category, emotion, timeline, or even clarity, giving him a level of cognitive control that borders on the supernatural. The ability has been upgraded once since it first manifested, significantly improving its speed and clarity. With this enhancement, Zaboru can now access memories instantly and with perfect detail, as if he were reliving them in real-time. Every smell, sound, and sensation is restored with flawless precision. This makes Zaboru capable of recalling anything from his previous life—whether it's a casual conversation, the mechanics of a machine, the full structure of a company pitch, or the codebase of a game he once admired. This ability also helps him learn new things faster, since his memory retention is no longer bound by human limitations.
The second ability is known as Enlightenment Body. This grants Zaboru a peak-level human physique in terms of endurance, stamina, and physical resilience. His body is a finely tuned machine—capable of surviving intense workloads, physical stress, and fatigue with astonishing ease. It also optimizes his body's recovery systems, allowing him to achieve full rest and restoration with just two hours of sleep. His metabolism, immune response, and muscular regeneration all function at a hyper-efficient level. An important evolution of this power came when it synergized with Deep Memory Dive—thanks to this upgrade, Zaboru can not only observe any physical movement or technique but also internalize and replicate it with precision. Whether it's a martial art, a dance routine, or an athletic motion, his body can now memorize and reproduce it effortlessly, blurring the line between memory and muscle memory. This creates an extraordinary combination: the brain that remembers all and a body that performs all, giving Zaboru the presence and ability of a world-class athlete, dancer, or fighter—whichever he needs to be in the moment.
Then there is the Aura of Influence, an ability that continues to shape Zaboru's leadership in powerful and subtle ways. This aura enhances the learning capabilities and work spirit of everyone around him, reflecting and amplifying Zaboru's own relentless drive and passion. Wherever he walks, motivation seems to ripple outward; productivity rises, and even complex ideas are absorbed more easily by those in his presence. Employees not only learn faster, but they also feel more energized, optimistic, and committed to their tasks.
This ability doesn't merely affect individuals on a surface level—it fosters long-term growth and transformation, unlocking the hidden potential in people who might otherwise remain average performers. Moreover, the Aura of Influence transforms Zaboru into an exceptional teacher. His words are easier to grasp, his ideas more infectious, and his presence more magnetic. Discussions become lectures, lectures become inspirations, and inspirations become results.
The major upgrade of this power activated the moment ZAGE expanded globally. Now, its effects are no longer limited to just physical proximity. The aura is fully active across every ZAGE office and subsidiary around the world—whether in Tokyo, SIlicon Valley, Seoul, or London. As long as someone is working within the walls of a ZAGE property, they benefit from the subtle yet powerful push of Zaboru's influence. It's a quiet revolution in corporate culture—one sparked by a supernatural charisma few could ever match.
Then there is Emulator Mind, one of Zaboru's most unusual and versatile abilities. This power activates whenever Zaboru closes his eyes with intent, transporting his consciousness into a vast digital void—an empty space that stretches like a cosmic realm. In this suspended zone, he can summon a virtual computer that mirrors the interface and functionality of the PCs he uses in the real world. The system responds to his thoughts with no lag, creating a seamless working environment inside his mind.
This ability has proven to be a game-changer, especially when Zaboru is flying between countries or traveling long distances. Instead of wasting time in airports or transit, he enters the Emulator Mind, starts working with full efficiency, and stores all his progress via his Deep Memory Dive ability. Once he returns to a real workspace, he manually retypes or reconstructs everything from memory, ensuring a flawless transfer of his mental output into the physical world. It's a perfect tool for uninterrupted workflow, long brainstorming sessions, or designing complex systems without external distractions.
Over time, this ability received a major upgrade. The flow of time inside the Emulator Mind was altered, slowing down significantly compared to real life. Minutes outside now translate to hours—or more—inside, allowing Zaboru to accomplish a tremendous amount of work in a short span. Even more impressively, he eventually gained the power to split his consciousness within that mental space. With this, he could run multiple thought processes simultaneously—working on two or even three tasks at once, refining one idea while conceptualizing another. This evolution has turned Emulator Mind into an intellectual battlefield and creative sanctuary all at once, pushing the limits of human thought and productivity in ways no ordinary mind could match.
And the last ability was called Game Scanning Eye. This unique power allowed Zaboru to scan and analyze an individual's natural ability and talent potential as a game developer. With just a glance, he could see a mental assessment of their creativity, design instincts, programming intuition, and even potential for innovation. However, despite its usefulness, Zaboru rarely relied on this ability in practice.
The reason was deeply personal—he didn't trust the ability's metrics to capture a person's true value. He believed that growth, motivation, and unexpected evolution were often more important than raw talent. Zaboru feared that using this skill too frequently might bias his judgment during recruitment or internal promotion processes. He didn't want to unconsciously favor someone based solely on a visible talent score and overlook others who might blossom through mentorship or determination. To him, people were more than numbers or assessments—they were stories in progress.
So while Game Scanning Eye had great potential, Zaboru chose to rely more on interviews, intuition, and real-world results, allowing the human element to guide ZAGE's future rather than an overreliance on cold data. It was a rare instance where he possessed power but chose restraint.
And now, with a strange yet intuitive certainty, Zaboru realized that his former ability, the Game Scanning Eye, had not simply disappeared—it had evolved. It had been entirely absorbed and transformed into a far more advanced and multifaceted power known as Living Scan Aura. As with his other abilities, Zaboru instinctively knew the name of this new power and understood its core functions and potential the moment it awakened within him.
Curious to test it, Zaboru activated Living Scan for the first time. In an instant, an invisible aura expanded from his body like a wave, effortlessly spreading outward to encompass the entire ZAGE base office in London. Within seconds, he gained a full mental overview of the building's occupancy. He could tell exactly how many people were present in real time, with each individual represented by a colored light—subtle hues denoting different emotional states and energy levels.
As he focused the aura more precisely, he discovered its more granular features. By locking onto a specific person, detailed information would surface in his mind: their full name, age, gender, emotional state, and even vague readings of their current thoughts and mood. The scan was entirely non-invasive, yet deeply informative. It allowed him to perceive not only his employees' basic data but also their inner atmosphere—whether they were focused, stressed, content, or anxious.
Even more impressively, Living Scan Aura was fully integrable with his Aura of Influence. This meant that as long as his employees were within the premises of ZAGE Tower or any ZAGE-owned subsidiary office worldwide, Zaboru could both observe their condition and simultaneously boost their productivity, learning capacity, and morale. The fusion of both abilities created a perfect loop of awareness and empowerment.
This new power wasn't just a monitoring tool—it was a leadership amplifier. It allowed Zaboru to care for his staff on a deeper level, spot issues before they arose, identify burnout, or even detect suspicious behavior like espionage or sabotage. In his hands, Living Scan Aura became a pillar of ZAGE's next era—a true manifestation of oversight with empathy, designed not to control, but to elevate.
Zaboru smiled, the corners of his mouth curling with satisfaction. "This is quite a good ability… not only can I keep track of my employees' well-being, but I can also detect if there are any spies lurking around, or if someone is tailing me," he said, letting out a low chuckle. "The Game Scanning Eye has truly evolved into something far more powerful—something with depth and utility beyond its original purpose."
He leaned forward slightly, his tone growing more thoughtful and resolute. "This power—Living Scan Aura—is not just useful; it's strategic. It gives me visibility over my people, security for our operations, and the insight needed to guide ZAGE toward even greater heights." He paused, letting the weight of his words settle in his mind. "With this, I can ensure that our goals are not only achieved—but achieved intelligently, with foresight and care."
Zaboru's eyes gleamed with quiet conviction. This power wasn't just another tool—it was a symbol. A reflection of ZAGE's evolution and his own. One step closer to mastering the unseen, while uplifting everyone under his wing.
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