Location: New Boston-5, Earth
Time: 7:02 PM (Suspiciously stuck, like a bad alarm clock)
Everett Miracle stared at the glowing
[đ° Click to Draw Your Starter Class!] button.
It shimmered with the enthusiasm of a pop-up ad and the malevolence of a cursed gumball machine.
He narrowed his eyes. "Either this is fate⌠or a scam."
He clicked it anyway.
The screen shattered into light, swirling upward and forming a massive wheel in the sky, spinning with chaotic elegance. It roared to life with a chorus that sounded like someone autotuned the Big Bang.
> "BEGIN CLASS LOTTERY."
Names flashed by in a blur. Everett could barely read them â but he caught a few.
---
đ Glimpses from the Cosmic Wheel:
Rimuru's Daughter
Chronomancer of Forgotten Minutes
Dumpsterfire Warlock
Hero's Disappointment
Intern of Destiny
Certified Bird Whisperer
Plot Device
Barista of the Arcane
Madara Actor
Technically a Dragon
Reincarnated into a Roomba
???
???
Main Character's Therapist
Everett tilted his head. "Why does the system sound like it was coded by anime nerds on energy drinks?"
---
đ Meanwhile, Around the WorldâŚ
White House Omega, United States of Cascadia
President Gloria Cheng watched the sky wheel spin above the capital dome. The readout in front of her blinked:
> [Class Acquired: Tactical Swordsman of Unconvincing Bravado]
She stared at the sword that appeared in her hand. "I'm a world leader. Why does this sword say '+2 to Drama'?"
---
Sacred Hill, Varanasi, India
Guruji Dev Gopalan opened his eyes and saw his class wheel freeze.
> [Class Acquired: Oracle of Unfinished Prophecies]
He smiled. "Yes. Finally, one I can speak of⌠but never explain."
---
Casino District, Macao
Rico Del Toro sighed as his screen displayed:
> [Class Acquired: Gambler of Infinite Losses]
"Called it."
---
Tokyo Mega Zone, Japan
Kaori Tamura stood in the center of the neon-drenched superstructure once known as Shibuya. Now rebuilt vertically and aggressively commercialized, Tokyo Mega Zone buzzed with confused citizens and collapsing vending drones.
Above her, the cosmic wheel spun, casting kaleidoscopic lights across chrome billboards and floating trains.
Her tablet vibrated.
[Class Acquired: Magical Overachiever of Unreasonable Expectations]
A wand materialized in Kaori's hand. Pink sparkles exploded around her, accompanied by a soundtrack she absolutely did not authorize.
"âŚNope," she muttered, trying to exit the interface like a pop-up.
Suddenly, a floating raccoon in a sequin cape descended with great ceremony.
It spoke with an overly dramatic tone and suspiciously American accent:
"Kaori Tamura! Chosen Honor Student of the Multiverse! Your first exam begins immediately. Extra credit if you survive."
Kaori stared.
"âŚI knew joining the gifted program would be the death of me."
⨠Back to Everett MiracleâŚ
The wheel slowed. Slowed. Stopped.
A golden beam of light struck Everett square in the forehead.
A dramatic anime voice echoed from the heavens:
> "Congratulations, Everett Miracle! You are now⌠Cube of Becoming!"
Also known as: 'Watashi wa⌠Bokkusu no Naru Mono!â˘'
A small glowing cube floated in front of him, humming softly. It pulsed with what might've been wisdom⌠or gas.
> Class Acquired: Cube of Becoming
You are now a semi-sentient progression object. Your abilities will evolve based on plot relevance, emotional arcs, and possibly how entertaining you are.
Starting Ability: [Mystery Slot â Locked Until Something Weird Happens]
> [Quest Updated: Discover Your Class Functionality]
[Quest Received: Don't Die in the First 24 Hours]
Everett blinked. " ..... I'm a box? "
Everett looked up at the cube. "I swear, if you make me do a tutorial..."
The cube spun once in what might have been defiance. Or joy. Or indigestion.
And so began the story of Everett Miracle, the world's first Cube-Class Lucky Survivor â armed with absolutely no idea what he was doing.