"Status" Henry called out.

[Contribution Points - 4050]

After people began releasing movies using his AI, his popularity skyrocketed, and he earned a substantial number of contribution points. The rapid increase in recognition fueled his motivation, but instead of focusing on creating new features, he prioritized improving Phantma's existing functions.

There was nothing inherently wrong with innovation, and he still aspired to make breakthroughs. However, he had come to a realization—creativity wasn't his strongest suit. Time and again, he attempted to conceptualize new ideas to integrate into his AI, only to discard them due to dissatisfaction. It was frustrating. He rarely came up with ideas, and when he did, he was his own harshest critic.

To take his mind off it, he turned to another option.

"Start gacha, 1000 CP."

[Start Gacha: 1000 Contribution Points]

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[Proceed with Gacha? Yes/No]

"Yes."

[Congratulations, you have rolled 7000 Shop Points.]

His eyes lit up at the result. This was the highest number of shop points he had ever received in one go. Looking at his remaining contribution points—a little over 3000—he decided to use them all in three batches.

[Congratulations, you have rolled 4000 Shop Points.]

[Congratulations, you have rolled 3000 Shop Points and Body Armor.]

[Congratulations, you have rolled 6000 Shop Points.]

[Body Armor: A cutting-edge full-body suit designed for ultimate defense and offense, enhancing durability, strength, and adaptability in combat. Equipped with advanced alloys, kinetic absorption, and integrated weaponry, it provides superior protection while amplifying destructive capabilities.]

A surge of knowledge filled his mind. As the influx of information settled, excitement bubbled within him. The suit was essentially something out of a sci-fi movie, comparable to Iron Man's armor. Unfortunately, he lacked the materials to build it, and some of them didn't even exist.

The good news? The information he received included ways to synthesize the materials. The ones that did exist wouldn't be hard to obtain in the future.

He reopened his status screen:

[Contribution Points - 50]

His eyes widened at his new balance. 29,110 shop points! That was enough to purchase something truly valuable.

He began browsing, sifting through numerous options before settling on two intriguing items.

[Basic Magic and Application: Grants fundamental mastery over magic, enabling basic spellcasting, mana manipulation, and elemental control. Passively absorbs ambient mana to replenish reserves. Enhances efficiency in spell execution and minor enchantments. 20,000 points]

[Pendolt Laptops: Ultra-advanced computing devices powered by SupraCores, each equivalent to a million standard cores at 5 GHz per core. Equipped with SupraRAM and SupraVRAM, enabling real-time AI training, quantum-level processing, and holographic displays. Features 100 TB SSD storage, zero-heat emission, and neural-link control—all while consuming just 18W of power. The pinnacle of portable supercomputing. 10,000 points]

The magic option was an absolute game-changer. Magic was an impossibility in the real world, and yet, he could gain access to it just like that.

The second option, however, was equally mind-blowing. The specifications of the Pendolt laptops surpassed even the best large-scale servers. A single SupraCore was equivalent to a million standard CPU cores, running at 5 GHz each. That meant each SupraCore operated at an effective 5 million GHz. Furthermore, the RAM could reach an insane 8192 GB, while the VRAM could go up to 512 GB.

After careful consideration, he decided to buy the magic option first. He could always purchase the laptop later, but the prospect of wielding magic was too enticing to ignore.

The moment he confirmed his purchase, a profound change swept over him. Heat coursed through his body, and for the first time, he noticed shimmering particles in the air. Before he could react, another surge of information flooded his mind.

When the sensation subsided, everything became clear. The particles he saw were mana, the source of magical energy. The heat he felt came from his body rapidly absorbing ambient mana. The Basic Magic and Application ability granted him passive mana absorption, meaning he didn't have to consciously draw in mana—it happened automatically.

More importantly, he had unlocked five spells: Blink, Telekinesis, Healing Touch, Mana Shield, and Fireball.

Eager to test his new abilities, he focused on Telekinesis first. He locked his gaze on his phone and willed it to move. Instantly, it levitated off the desk. He could control it with ease, moving it smoothly through the air.

Grinning, he activated Blink next. He visualized himself standing at the corner of the room and activated the spell. In a split second, his vision blurred, and he reappeared at his target location.

His breath quickened with exhilaration. This was real. He was using magic.

He checked his mana status and noticed his reserves had slightly depleted, but they were already being replenished at a steady rate. His passive absorption was fast enough that minor spells wouldn't exhaust him.

Next, he activated Mana Shield. A thin, barely visible armor enveloped his body. He could only see it because he now had mana perception. To the naked eye, it was completely invisible. The best part? Its mana consumption was low enough that his passive regeneration completely offset it. He could keep it active indefinitely.

Curious, he cast Healing Touch on himself. A cool sensation spread through his body, though he felt no drastic changes. He wasn't injured, so the spell didn't have much effect.

Finally, he considered using Fireball but decided against casting it indoors. The last thing he wanted was to burn down his workspace. He'd test it in an open area later.

As he reflected on everything that had just transpired, Henry's mind buzzed with possibilities. His reality had shifted in an instant. Magic, something once relegated to fantasy, was now in his grasp. What else was possible?

With a determined glint in his eyes, he knew one thing for certain—this was only the beginning.