Alex excitedly arrives back at the restaurant and unlocks the door. It’s 11:30pm and the restaurant has long since been closed for the night. “Zara how will the scan work?” Alex asks with his thoughts.
[The scanning process involves using the Interdimensional Store System to analyze and assess the physical space of the restaurant. The system will create a detailed map of the space, including its dimensions, layout, and any other relevant features. This map is essential for the system to properly transform the space into an Interdimensional Store.] [Once the scanning process is complete, the system will analyze the data and determine if the space is suitable for transformation into an Interdimensional Store. If the space meets the necessary requirements, the system can begin the transformation process. If not, the system will provide recommendations on what changes need to be made to make the space suitable for transformation.]Moving to the middle of the space, “Zara are you able to begin the scan now?” Alex asks mentally.
[Yes, I am ready to begin the scan. Please stand in the center of the restaurant and focus your thoughts on the Interdimensional Store System. It will activate the scanning process.]Alex nods and walks to the center of the restaurant. He takes a deep breath and focuses his thoughts on the Interdimensional Store System, visualizing it in his mind’s eye. As he does this, he feels a slight tingling sensation in his brain, signaling that the scan has begun.
The scanning process takes about 30 minutes. During this time, Alex feels his consciousness expanding beyond his physical body, as if he’s floating in a vast space. He sees flashes of images and information, but they are too fleeting and complex for him to comprehend.
Finally, the scanning process is complete. Alex feels his consciousness being pulled back into his body, and he blinks a few times as he readjusts to his physical surroundings.
[The scan is complete, Alex. The restaurant meets the requirements to be transformed into an Interdimensional Store. However, some modifications will need to be made to the interior to accommodate the system. I will send you a list of the necessary changes.]Alex feels a surge of relief and excitement. “That’s amazing news, Zara! What are the next steps for transforming the restaurant?” he asks eagerly.
[The next step is to choose the initial product line of the Interdimensional Store. Would you like to choose yourself or would you rather I make a recommendation for you?]Alex thinks for a moment before responding. “I would like to choose the initial product line myself. What are some of the options available to me?” he asks.
[The options are endless, Alex. The Interdimensional Store System can provide access to a wide variety of products and goods from across different dimensions and universes. You could choose to focus on a specific category of products, such as technology or fashion, or offer a more diverse range of products. The choice is yours.]Alex takes a few moments to gather his thoughts before asking, “Zara, what edge do products from the system have that make them stand out from other products? For instance, what makes clothing from the system different from clothing from any other store?”
Alex nods along for a moment before realizes what Zara has just said. “Wait WHAT!? The system can provide magical clothing that can make people stronger? Tell me you’re not joking with me!”
[I am not joking, Alex. The Interdimensional Store System has access to products that can enhance physical abilities and possess magical properties. However, it is important to note that not all products will have these features, and they may come at a higher cost than standard products.] Zara responds.Alex is amazed by the possibilities. “Wow, this is incredible! Can you give me some examples of products with these features?” he asks, eager to learn more.
[Sure, Alex. Some examples of products with magical properties could be an enchanted cloak that grants invisibility, a necklace that boosts intelligence, or a ring that provides protection against magical attacks. In terms of products that enhance physical abilities, we have items such as specialized shoes that improve running speed, gloves that enhance grip strength, and glasses that enhance visual perception. Fashion products are selected using the method of random item draws. Of course, there is a certain degree of probability involved when selecting items. The more powerful the product, the lower the probability of drawing said item] Zara explains.Alex suddenly has a grim look on his face. “Random item draws? I’ve never had good luck in my life! Zara are there other methods besides item draws?”
[It depends on the product line, Alex. While item draws are one of the most common methods for obtaining products from the Interdimensional Store System, there are other options available. For example, in the food and beverage product line you will use the item draw to unlock a specific item like Grape Juice. Once Grape Juice has been unlocked, your store will be stocked with an unlimited amount of Grape Juice with a limit of 1 per customer per day.] [Additionally, you can also search for products using specific keywords or categories, which may help narrow down your search and increase your chances of finding what you’re looking for. For example, in the Fashion product category you can limit your item draws to pants, shirts, shoes, etc. but each item draw will increase in price.] Zara explains.To Alex, all of this seems incredibly magical. For a child who grew up loving fantasy stories, playing video games, and even playing games like Dungeons and Dragons in college, Alex was incredibly drawn to the idea of something that can grant strength or powers like the magical clothing Zara described.
Thinking along this line, Alex decided to ask, “Zara, are there other product lines besides Fashion that have the ability to increase strength or grant magical powers?”
[Yes, Alex. The Interdimensional Store System offers a wide variety of product lines with unique features and abilities. In addition to Fashion, you may want to consider the Fitness and Sports product line, which offers equipment and supplements that can enhance physical abilities and improve overall health. The Technology product line offers advanced gadgets and devices that can improve productivity and provide access to information from different dimensions. The Magic and Occult product line offers spells, potions, and other magical items that can enhance your abilities and grant access to otherworldly knowledge. These are just a few examples, and there are many more product lines to choose from, each with its own unique features and benefits.] Zara explains.Like a kid in a candy store, Alex could barely contain the excitement that he felt at this moment. It took a few minutes to gather himself and think about what would be best to pull himself and his family back from the brink.
The idea of having Magic and Occult products sounded extremely cool at first thought. Alex had grown up dreaming of being able to rain down fire and destruction as a wizard after all. But taking a moment to think about the repercussions of selling magic spells and items on the current planet earth sounded like an awfully dangerous prospect for the current planet earth.
There was no guarantee after all that these powers would only be used for good. It just takes one bad egg deciding to rob a bank or blow up a gas station for the FBI to show up at Alex’s door and start asking questions he had no way of answering. With his current foundation he would have no way to defend himself or his family from the attention and consequences this choice would create.
Alex had similar fears with the Technology product line. If he suddenly comes up with many new technological innovations that he had no way to logically explain. Not only would it infringe upon the interests of huge companies he had no way to combat, it would also draw unwanted attention from the government as well.
Then Alex thought about the Fitness and Sports product line. At first thought, this seemed to be more palatable for his current abilities and status. If he provided a fitness center that provided equipment and supplements that improved fitness and health that would be a lot easier to explain, right?
You used fitness equipment and got stronger. Is that surprising? You use health supplements and become more healthy. Not suspicious at all! He could even hire fitness coaches eventually and shift the blame to them for being too excellent at their jobs! Instant scapegoats!
Living in Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area, fitness and health were extremely important factors. With the beach two blocks away and Hollywood not too far down Sunset Blvd. it is a fairly common occurrence to see musicians, movie stars, athletes, and celebrities of all kinds! All of whom were more than willing to spend money to improve their fitness and health. As for the rest of the general population, who didn’t want to look their best?
With these thoughts in mind, Alex spoke in his mind, “Zara! I would like to choose the Fitness and Sports product line!”
[Understood, Alex. The Fitness and Sports product line offers a wide range of products designed to improve physical fitness and performance, including equipment, supplements, and clothing. Some examples of products in this line include high-tech exercise machines, specialized sports gear, and supplements designed to boost energy and endurance. Keep in mind that like all product lines, some items may have magical properties, while others may simply rely on advanced technology or materials to enhance performance. User may now access the Status Screen by thinking the word “Status”] Zara responds.Excited to explore what else the system has in store for him, Alex immediately thinks the word “Status” to access the status screen and a holographic image appears in front of his eyes.
The holographic image displays Alex’s current status:
Name: Alex
Race: Human
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Occupation: Interdimensional Store Owner
Store Level: 1(0/100 experience)
Personal Funds: $4,000.00
Company Funds: $5,000.00
Strength: 4 (29%) [Measuring physical power]
Dexterity: 3 (57%) [Measuring agility]
Constitution: 4 (38%) [Measuring endurance and health]
Intelligence: 5 (6%) [Measuring reasoning and memory]
Wisdom: 4 (16%) [Measuring perception and insight]
Charisma: 4 (62%) [Measuring force of personality]
Product Line: Fitness and Sports
Unlocked Products:
Basic Treadmill
Basic Weight Bench
Basic Dumbbell Set
Protein Powder
Item Draws Available: 5
It took Alex a couple minutes to wade through the information presented on his Status Screen. When he saw his ability stats and their corresponding numbers he asked, “Zara, what is the scale of these numbers numbers for strength, dexterity, and the others?”
[The numbers for the ability statistics treat a score of 5 as the human average and 10 as the highest current human level. For example if you have 10 strength you’d be considered the strongest human. If you have 20 intelligence you would be considered twice as smart as the smartest human.]“Aiya,” thought Alex dejectedly, “I’m so weak. My strongest attribute is intelligence and I’m only average.” Alex then read through the rest of his status screen. “Zara, how do I use these item draws?”
Zara’s voice echoes in Alex’s mind. “You currently have 5 item draws available for the Fitness and Sports product line. You may access the item draw screen by thinking the word ‘Item Draw’.”
