The morning sun over Vancouver was warm, but a subtle, unnerving chill crept into the quiet courtyard of the Multiversal Creative Academy. Kaleb Vance stood near the floating marble fountain, watching a cluster of young creators practice shaping elemental light. Everything appeared peaceful on the surface, yet a strange, rhythmic vibration reverberated deep within the fabric of his consciousness.It was not a System alert—the interface was completely dissolved. It was something far older, a silent ripple passing through the foundational background energy of Sector 01.Elena walked out onto the second-floor balcony above, holding a mug of warm tea. She noticed her son standing motionless, his golden eyes fixed on the clear blue sky above the ocean harbor."Kaleb?" she called out gently. "Is something wrong?"Kaleb blinked, forcing a relaxed smile onto his face as he looked up at her. "Nothing, Mom. Just admiring how clear the sky is today."He turned and walked toward his private study