Adam stepped out of his apartment with a sense of purpose, his mind already busy with the tasks that lay ahead for Fire Corporation.
The morning air was crisp as he made his way down the familiar street. Monica had already left for her own responsibilities, her confident stride a reminder of the fierce dedication that kept their team moving forward.
After boarding a bus for a short ride to a nearby business district, Adam's thoughts were suddenly interrupted. As he gazed out the window, he noticed a severe car accident on the side of the road.
The front of the car was completely destroyed—twisted metal and shattered glass scattered across the pavement. The scene was chaotic, with onlookers gathering and emergency services rushing to help.
In that split second, a new thought sparked in Adam's mind.
"Wait a minute… If I can copy physical objects, could I also copy skills or even someone's strength?"
The idea was both thrilling and dangerous. His special ability to copy and paste was already transforming his world, but the possibility of transferring intangible traits like skill and physical power opened a door to even greater potential.
Glancing around, Adam's eyes caught sight of a man nearby—a typical office worker in a crisp shirt, glasses perched on his nose, and a magazine clutched in his hand.
The cover of that magazine featured a striking photograph of an athlete in peak physical condition—a symbol of strength, agility, and endurance. The athlete's pose was dynamic, exuding energy and power that Adam admired.
Taking a deep breath, Adam closed his eyes and focused intently on the image of the athlete. In his mind, he repeated the command clearly:
"Copy the physical attributes of this photo."
Almost immediately, a system scan activated around the magazine. Light and digital icons danced over the image, highlighting the athlete with a blue outline. A blue notification window appeared before Adam's eyes, its message crisp and clinical:
[Copying the target's physical attributes…]
For a moment, time seemed to slow down. Adam could feel the energy of the process flowing through him, as if his mind was reaching out and merging with the data on the screen.
Then, just as quickly as it had appeared, a second window materialized on his vision:
[Congratulations! The host has successfully copied the target's physical attributes.]
Below the congratulatory message, a list of the copied stats was displayed:
- Speed: 7 points
- Strength: 5 points
- Intelligence: 5 points
- Endurance: 8 points
- Flexibility: 9 points
- Wisdom: 3 points
Adam's heart pounded as he scanned the numbers. A surge of excitement ran through him.
'This is incredible!' he thought.
The idea that he could enhance himself by copying specific attributes was revolutionary. His mind raced with possibilities—what if he could mix and match these stats with his own?
But then, just as he began to imagine a new version of himself, another window popped up on his display:
[Would the host like to paste these stat points into their own body?]
Below this prompt, a warning message appeared:
[Note: If the host pastes these stats, their previous physical attributes will be completely replaced. The newly pasted stats will become the host's new base stats.]
Adam froze for a moment, the weight of the decision settling over him. He had always known that there were limitations to his power.
The idea of becoming overwhelmingly strong or fast had its appeal, but it came with a high price. His mind raced:
"I knew there had to be some limitation. Otherwise, I'd become the strongest being in the universe instantly."
Steeling himself, Adam shifted his focus to his own status window that had just appeared alongside the copied stats. It displayed his current physical attributes:
Host Status:
- Name: Adam
- Species: Human
- Strength: 3 points
- Speed: 1.5 points
- Endurance: 1 point
- Intelligence: 10 points
- Flexibility: 0.5 points
- Wisdom: 8 points
Adam stared at his stats in disbelief. "Aside from intelligence and wisdom, all my physical stats are so low!" The numbers were a stark reminder that his body was far from what he needed to fulfill his growing ambitions.
The potential was there, hidden behind his mind's prowess, but his physical form was lacking. This realization brought him to a critical juncture:
"If I replace my entire stat set, my intelligence and wisdom will drop significantly."
Those qualities were the very foundation of his unique abilities. He needed a way to enhance himself without losing what made him truly smart and wise.
A new question suddenly burst into his mind:
"Can I copy and paste individual stats instead of replacing everything at once?"
Determined to test this possibility, Adam focused on the **strength stat** from the athlete's copied attributes. With a clear, deliberate thought, he commanded:
"Paste Strength."
In an instant, another system window appeared on his vision:
[Congratulations! The host has successfully pasted the new Strength stat.]
A moment later, his status window updated to reflect the change:
Updated Host Status:
- Strength:5 points (Previously 3)
- Speed: 1.5 points
- Endurance:1 point
- Intelligence: 10 points
- Flexibility: 0.5 points
- Wisdom:8 points
A thrill of accomplishment surged through Adam. The experiment had worked—he could upgrade his stats one by one, selectively choosing which abilities to enhance. The implications were enormous.
He could retain his high intelligence and wisdom while improving his physical capabilities gradually.
Feeling both emboldened and curious, Adam decided to push further. Without hesitation, he issued another mental command:
"Paste Speed, Endurance, and Flexibility."
The status window flickered as the changes took effect. One by one, the numbers updated:
Final Host Status:
- Strength: 5 points
- Speed:7 points
- Endurance:8.5 points
- Flexibility:9 points
- Intelligence: 10 points
- Wisdom: 8 points
A powerful rush of energy coursed through Adam's body. He clenched his fists, feeling the raw surge of strength and speed that was now part of him. His mind raced with the potential of his new capabilities. He felt lighter, faster, and more agile than ever before.
Overwhelmed by the new sensations, Adam instinctively stood up—and in a moment of unintentional exhilaration, he jumped into the air.
His body lifted with an unexpected buoyancy, and he soared slightly before landing softly back on the ground. It was as if his body had been reborn with a new set of physical laws, one that allowed him to defy the normal limitations of gravity for just a moment.
Startled by his own actions, Adam looked around to see if anyone had witnessed his leap. To his surprise, several people on the bus and even a few passersby on the street were staring at him, their eyes wide with astonishment.
For a brief moment, he felt as if he had broken the barrier between ordinary and extraordinary. Even he was shocked by what had just happened.
A mix of excitement and a touch of nervousness filled his mind.
The power to copy and paste physical attributes was now firmly in his grasp, and the realization that he could selectively enhance himself changed everything. The possibilities seemed endless, and the thrill of his newfound ability made his heart race.