Meta-Origin: Genesis Key

Earth Metaverse Year 10, June 10,2031 AD.

In previous years, the rainy season was the most pleasant time of the year in Sunzen. While the mainland sweltered under oppressive heat, Sunzen remained cool and humid, like a natural air conditioner. As a result, June through September marked the peak tourist season, with visitors flocking to escape the summer's relentless blaze.

But this year, something was off. It was already mid-June, yet Sunzen City remained dry, with no sign of rain.

Inside the conference room of the Sunzen Cultural and Tourism Industry Association, 32 people had gathered for today's meeting.

Among them were Ken, the Secretary-General of the Meta Origin Society; Kennedy, the Chapter Magister of the Wyrm Guardians; and a special invitee, Shawn.

One notable absence was Elder Pingzi, who did not attend due to his unique status.

The Meta Origin Society spanned seventeen chapters worldwide, and this meeting was of particular importance. As the host, Ranzi, president of the association, ensured the preparations were meticulous. Each seat had a nameplate indicating the attendee's position, along with a profile document detailing everyone's background.

Shawn's profile was particularly sparse: Senior Student, Invited Attendee. This brief description drew curious glances from several participants.

Ken, seated at the head of the table, greeted each person as they arrived, maintaining an air of authority and ease.

Shawn, unfamiliar with most of the attendees except for Ms. Lisa, took a seat beside her.

Once everyone had settled, Ken spoke without preamble.

"Meta Friends…"

"Meta Friend" was the official term of camaraderie among members of the Meta Origin Society.

"Today, we are here to discuss two pressing matters. First, how to prevent the implementation of the AGI-ST Program. Second, selecting a candidate for the position of Grand Hierophant."

His voice was deep and commanding, carrying across the room even without a microphone.

"As you all know, the current global situation is far from optimistic. Before we proceed, I need everyone to read this."

At his signal, staff members distributed documents to each attendee.

The article, titled "AGI-ST Program: A New Human Order?", had been sent to Ken just the day before via WeChat. It was written by a journalist named PuLi for BNN.

However, what Ken did not reveal was that the article's true source was Shawn—or that it originated from Kapteyn's Star.

AGI-ST Program: A New Human Order?

By PuLi, BNN Contributor

Before you dismiss this article as fiction or conspiracy, consider this: every word comes from an individual with a clear conscience, someone who attended a secret gathering known as "The New Human Order."

At this exclusive salon, the attendee saw a document titled "AGI-ST Program." Yes, those exact words. He was certain.

When he asked the organizers what "AGI" stood for and what "ST" meant, they simply responded with a cold, unreadable stare. They refused to answer.

Though unable to obtain a direct explanation, he overheard chilling phrases spoken throughout the meeting:

"Amplify humanity's greed for wealth and power to its extreme."

"Make them revere money and authority as supreme deities."

"Use technology to control thoughts and behavior."

"Turn people cold and heartless, filled with resentment, driven to destroy one another."

"Reduce Earth's population to just five million 'elites'; the rest shall become Gold-greedy Slave and Power-hungry Disciple."

"The 'elites' will serve as enforcers to establish a new order and reshape humanity."

Beyond these statements, two other cryptic terms were mentioned—though their full meaning remains unclear. The attendee could only recall fragmented phrases prefixed with "West" and "East":

"Western 'All-Seeing Eye.'"

"Eastern 'Phantom Axe.'"

What does this mean? A secret weapon? An unknown technology? Or something far older, something arcane?

At this point, you might wonder: Is any of this real? Is it mere paranoia? A fabricated dystopian narrative? A plotting from some futuristic video game?

The AGI-ST Program may seem distant, an abstraction wrapped in layers of secrecy. But its essence—the amplification of human greed, the erosion of moral values, the manipulation of society through technology—is already unfolding before us in subtle, insidious ways.

Are these merely coincidences? Or have we unknowingly been nudged down this very path?

Take a deep breath. Look back at the past few years—especially this one. The answer may be more obvious than you think.

Ken's gaze swept slowly across the conference room. "Have all the Meta Friends finished reading?" he asked. Around the table, the attendees had already set down their copies of the document, exchanging thoughtful glances with one another.

Clearing his throat, Ken continued, "Is all of this truly the inevitable course of history? Or merely a reflection of society's complexity? Or… is there an unseen force pulling the strings behind the scenes? What do you all think?"

Grace was the first to raise her hand. Her voice, tinged with a Jiangnan accent, carried a sense of urgency. "If this plan is real, then it is not just a conspiracy—it is an open and deliberate scheme! The All-Seeing Eye symbolizes money; it's even printed on the banknotes of certain countries. Phantom Axe represents power. The implications should be clear to everyone." As an oil painter, Grace was adept at extracting deeper meanings from the surface.

Dora spoke next, her voice low but firm. "'Technology makes wealth fairer and power more transparent'—that sounds wonderful, doesn't it? But in reality…" She slammed her palm against the table, her tone intensifying. "Technology is concentrating wealth in fewer hands and making power more arbitrary! It's amplifying human greed for money and authority to an extreme! If the AGI-ST Program continues unchecked, its consequences will be devastating."

Lara set down her coffee cup and spoke with quiet conviction. "Pushing human greed for wealth and power to the extreme, turning the majority into Gold-Greedy Slaves and Power-Hungry Disciples—it sounds absurd. But isn't that exactly what's happening already? Our society is becoming a slave market, controlled by credit scores." Her words were measured but carried undeniable weight.

The discussion quickly gained momentum:

—"Corporate giants manipulate markets with algorithms, preying on consumer psychology, while the average person is reduced to a mere cog in the wealth machine."

—"Cryptocurrencies may seem to enable financial transparency, but in reality, they allow authorities to cut off an individual's economic lifeline at will."

—"In some countries, advanced surveillance networks don't just track behavior—they predict potential threats and preemptively suppress dissent."

—"Facial recognition, voice monitoring, social credit systems—once conveniences, now tools of control, eroding civil liberties."

—"Algorithms optimize for efficiency but disregard fairness, replacing trust and emotion with ruthless competition."

As the discussion deepened, it shifted from technology's visible effects to a broader existential crisis:

—"Parents, consumed by financial struggles, neglect their children's upbringing."

—"Young people, addicted to short videos, fantasize about overnight success."

—"Offices, driven by data-driven efficiency, reduce employees to soulless performance metrics."

—"Social credit scores have replaced genuine human connection—friendship, love, even marriage reduced to a numbers game, leaving people terrified of imperfection."

—"Algorithms dictate employment, promotions, loans, even survival itself. What seems like order is, in reality, systemic oppression—turning the majority into 'digital slaves.'"

—"Technology, once a tool for improving life, has become a weapon wielded by the wealth and power elite. With data monitoring, algorithmic control, and other 'technological whips,' they silently tighten their grip on humanity."

As the conversation continued, an unsettling realization spread through the room: this wasn't just a theoretical discussion. It was happening now.

Ken rapped his knuckles lightly on the table, his tone calm yet laced with unease. "Let's take a step back." He scanned the room. "Are we getting too caught up in criticism? Shouldn't we be focusing on solutions?"

As an official within the Eastern Government, Ken had to tread carefully. Openly condemning the ruling class on such a public occasion was a dangerous path.

The discussion grew more fragmented—some continued to argue fervently, while others whispered among themselves. When it came to the most extreme points in the article—the notion of keeping only five million 'elites' and establishing a 'new order'—many dismissed it outright as conspiracy theory or sheer nonsense.

But Shawn noticed something peculiar. No one had addressed a crucial detail from the article:

Who is the "we" in the phrase "Let the 'elites' act as our hired guns"?

Who exactly was pulling the strings?