Imaginitation system

The skies over Earth turned red the day the gates to the monster world opened. What humanity thought was a blessing—a chance at unlimited resources—quickly turned into their worst nightmare. The monsters poured through like a flood, their roars shaking everything around them. Tanks, missiles, and human weapons were useless against their power.

Within days, Earth's forces were destroyed. Cities were turned to rubble, and humanity was on the verge of extinction. The monsters were unstoppable. They could control the elements, summon storms, and move the earth beneath them. They were ancient beings, forgotten by time, and Earth's military was no match for them.

But then, a miracle happened. Less than 3% of Earth's population gained abilities—gifts from the mix of Earth and the monster world's energy. These people, called the Awakened, became humanity's last hope. They were the only ones who could stand against the monsters and save the world.

Lu Fang, a 20-year-old orphan, watched the chaos unfold from the rooftop of his crumbling apartment. He had no family, no home, just himself and the emptiness of his life. The city around him was a warzone, with buildings burning and sounds of battle everywhere. He had always been a nobody, someone who lived on the edge of society. But now, with the world falling apart, he wasn't sure if he would survive to see another day.

Then, it happened.

A voice echoed in his mind, as if coming from nowhere.

[Congratulations! You have awakened the Imagination System.]

[You can turn your imagination into reality by spending points.]

[As a welcome gift, you receive one free imagination with no point cost. Use it wisely.]

Lu Fang's heart raced. The possibilities were endless. Power, fame, wealth—everything he ever wanted was within reach. For the first time in his life, he felt like he could control his fate. The weight of the world seemed to lift from his shoulders as he realized that this was his chance to escape the life of misery he had known.

"Money," he whispered. "If I have money, I can fix everything. I can survive. I can be someone."

He closed his eyes and imagined it—stacks of Earth currency filling his small, rundown apartment. He imagined the crisp bills, the weight of them in his hands, the freedom they would bring. With money, he could buy anything, do anything. His dreams could come true.

When he opened his eyes, his apartment was exactly as he had imagined. The small room, once bare and full of old, broken things, was now overflowing with cash. Bills were stacked high on the floor, the bed, the table. It was more money than he could ever have earned in a lifetime.

The system's voice spoke again, confirming his imagintion.

[Imagination successful. One-time free gift used.]

Lu Fang stood in shock, staring at the piles of money. For a moment, he felt invincible. He felt like he could do anything. For the first time in his life, he wasn't a nobody.

But reality hit fast.

Within two days, Earth's economy collapsed. The monster world's invasion had made Earth money worthless. The global financial system fell apart, and Earth's currency became useless. People didn't care about money anymore. Food, water, and survival were the only things that mattered. And Lu Fang, the man who could imagine anything, was left with nothing but worthless paper.

The system's voice returned, cold and harsh.

[From now on, all imaginations require points. Minimum cost: 1,000,000 points.]

Lu Fang's heart sank. He looked at the piles of money around him, now just useless paper. His dream, the escape he thought he had found, was gone. His power, once so full of hope, now felt like a cruel joke. A cup of water? A million points. A piece of bread? Another million. He had wasted his only chance.

But there was still a way to earn points. He could hunt monsters. The system had made it clear that defeating monsters would grant him points, but the rewards were small compared to the cost of his desires. Even the strongest monsters known to humanity only yielded 100,000 points. A mere fraction of what he needed to make a real change.

He couldn't do anything now. The system had made it clear—he needed points for everything, and the cost was too high.

Twenty years passed. Lu Fang, once full of hope, became a beggar on the streets. His body grew weak, and his spirit broke. He watched as others with abilities rose to fame, becoming heroes who saved humanity. Some could control fire, others could heal, and many had powers that made them famous. They were the new leaders of Earth. And him? He was nothing.

He had nothing left. No money, no power, no hope. The world had moved on without him, and he had no way to survive. The regret tore at him, knowing he had wasted his chance. He had the power to change everything, but he had thrown it all away for a dream that quickly turned to dust.

On a cold, rainy night, Lu Fang took his last breath. His vision blurred, and he felt the cold hand of death take him. The sound of the rain and the distant battle faded away. He had failed. He had failed everyone, including himself.

But just as the darkness took him, the system's voice echoed again, as if mocking him in his final moments.

[System rebooting… Time reversal initiated.]

[Returning to the point of divergence…]

Lu Fang's eyes snapped open. He was no longer lying on the wet streets. Instead, he was in his old, rundown apartment, the morning sunlight shining through the window. The calendar on the wall read: 2025.

His heart raced as he realized the truth. He had been given a second chance. The system had reversed time, bringing him back to the moment before he made his fateful decision. He was back at the starting point, with the knowledge of his past mistakes and a chance to make things right.

This time, he wouldn't waste it. He wouldn't be the fool who threw away his only chance.

"No more mistakes," Lu Fang whispered, his fists clenched. "I'll rise to the top, no matter the cost."

The road ahead would be long, and the dangers greater than ever. The monsters still lurked, their invasion was still coming. The other Awakened were already starting to rise. But Lu Fang was no longer the naïve boy who wished for money. He had a plan now. He had the knowledge, the power, and the will to take control of his fate.

And this time, nothing would stand in his way.