Eric stood in the glowing expanse, the echoes of the race still thrumming through him. The Nexus Guardians’ voice reverberated once more, its tone shifting to a deeper, more mysterious pitch. “Your success in the Data Stream proves you are more than just a novice, Eric Thorne. But do not be deceived by this initial triumph. Ahead lies the Infinite Circuit, a place where only the most skilled data-runners dare venture.” As the words faded, the digital landscape began to change. The once bright...