Roots of the Digital Soul
Part 2: Realization and Alliance
At her university’s library, she meets Jace, a passionate tech expert studying the fusion of ancient artifacts and modern devices. He notices her phone case and becomes intrigued, explaining that he believes the “Tree of Life” symbol connects people’s “energies and experiences” across time.
Jace is skeptical about the app at first but helps Lana investigate its origin. Together, they find references in ancient scrolls, hinting at mystical objects that could bind souls through an eternal tree.
The more Lana uses the app, the weaker she feels physically. She notices that every time she connects with someone new, a part of her energy transfers to them.
She also realizes she has started to depend on the connections for her happiness, feeling emptier whenever the app is idle.
Jace realizes the truth: the Tree of Life in her case is actually absorbing her life force. Every time she uses the app to connect with someone’s memories, it’s feeding off her vitality to grow. This revelation leaves Lana torn between helping others and preserving herself.
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