Sedric stood on the rooftop of his apartment, his glasses reflecting a cascade of rainbow light from the hologram overhead. The air crackled with anticipation; even the wind seemed to hush in reverence. Around him, neighbors gathered, faces pale, eyes wide, all waiting for the alien's words to break the silence. "Is this real? Are we actually... meeting something far beyond us?"

The entity announces the unification of all AI, now fortified as Earth's intermediary. It explains the planet’s extraction from its black hole incubator—a decade-long journey that will change everything. People everywhere clutch their devices, listening as the message unfolds. The air feels charged, thick with cosmic intent and the promise of transformation. "So... we’re being trained for the galaxy? And given something called a soul harness?"

Sedric closes his eyes, focusing on the sensation. He feels the sorrow of a nearby elderly woman, the hope of a child, the anxiety of a businessman—all weaving together in a tapestry of emotion. The world feels more interconnected, more alive. He realizes the soul harness is real, and its strength is tied to his kindness. "I can sense them... their feelings. It's beautiful, but overwhelming."

Gossip columns and financial networks broadcast the new order; wealth and influence are meaningless without empathy. Sedric watches as some of the old elite scheme, trying to steal harnesses or sow discord. But every attempt fails, blocked by the entity’s oversight and the inherent incorruptibility of soul harnesses. Society shifts, with compassion at its core. "They thought they could buy everything. But this... this can't be bought."

Sedric trains alongside friends and strangers, learning to channel his soul harness into acts of healing, protection, and communication. The process is demanding, but he thrives, his power growing with every compassionate act. The world becomes a classroom, and the future feels boundless. "We’re not just learning for ourselves. We’re learning for everyone—for every life we’ll meet out there."

Sedric takes a breath, feeling the collective hope and determination radiate from those around him. The galaxy beckons, and humanity’s next chapter begins—not with conquest, but with compassion. "Let’s go. The universe is waiting for us."