Architra was a world much like Earth but with one key difference—magic shaped its civilization. In this world, humans shared their lives with elves, orcs, demons, spirits, and other fantastical beings. It was the year 1714 in the Architra calendar, a time that resembled Earth’s medieval era.
Byteon Capte, a curious young commoner, wandered through the forest near his village. His hands clutched a bundle of discarded books, thrown away by the local priest. Books were rare treasures, and for someone of Byteon''s status, nearly impossible to buy. His love for reading, however, pushed him to scavenge what others deemed worthless.
Reaching his small wooden house, Byteon placed the books on his rickety table. One title caught his attention: "How to Code Python in 5 Minutes?" He frowned.
"What kind of language is this?" Byteon muttered, his voice tinged with confusion. He unrolled his magic translation scroll, hoping to make sense of the words, but the scroll flickered faintly, unable to provide a clear translation.This narrative has been purloined without the author''s approval. Report any appearances on Amazon.
He picked up another book: "Easy to Understand English in 5 Seconds?" Surprisingly, the scroll''s magic activated, and the text began to shift into readable characters. Byteon leaned closer, his heart racing with excitement. As he read, a new language unfolded before him—English. Though he could decipher the words, speaking them fluently would take more time and practice.
Intrigued, he returned to the first book. The scroll now managed to decode some phrases. It mentioned strange objects like "CPU," "GPU," and "Motherboard." Byteon''s brow furrowed. "What in Architra are these?" he murmured.
Curiosity burned brighter as he flipped through another book titled "How to Set Up Your PC Gaming." The page he opened displayed a vivid illustration: a box-like contraption with glowing lights, a large rectangular display, and symbols he didn’t understand. His eyes widened in awe.
"This… looks amazing," Byteon whispered. Yet, his wonder quickly turned to despair. How could someone like him—a mere commoner—ever build or own such a marvel?