NOVEL NEXT 0043 – Telekinesis and Short-term Planning 3.0
When mental power can exert a tangible influence on reality, its significance changes entirely.
Currently, the ability to perform 3D modeling, perceive emotions, and see through objects using mental power is already quite valuable. This alone makes Zoe’s Transparent World 2.0 far more practical than its 1.0 predecessor. However, if this mental power can directly affect the physical world, it will lead to a whole new realm of possibilities.
This marks a fundamental transformation.
It means Zoe can remotely influence objects from a distance without physical contact. The ability to apply force with just a thought is akin to having a versatile third hand—similar to the telekinesis depicted in many science fiction stories. The limitless potential of such a power needs no further elaboration. Moving objects from afar, cutting through materials without physical tools... even more complex applications might become possible with thorough research.
Although the current strength isn't exceedingly high, the mere emergence of this ability is promising. It indicates significant potential in the mental power that surfaced after Zoe’s three evolutionary sleeps.
Presently, Zoe’s mental power can relay information in real-time, sense emotions, perform telekinesis, and see through objects. It’s conceivable that future advancements might enable deeper telepathy and advanced mental communication.
The more Zoe pondered, the more excited she became.
She eagerly began experimenting, trying to push corks and other objects to test the extent of her mental power's influence on the external world.
After a series of tests, Zoe gained some understanding of the realistic impacts her mental power could exert.
Firstly, its range coincides with her Transparent World 2.0, forming a spherical space with a 60-meter radius centered on her. Within this sphere, the force applied by her mental power can manifest anywhere, from any angle.
Secondly, the total strength is approximately 5 Newtons, equivalent to about 0.5 kilograms. This force behaves like an invisible, slightly adjustable hand, making intricate manipulations challenging. The overall strength of 5 Newtons can be diffused or concentrated, much like pressure varies with surface area—the force can shrink to the size of a fingernail for concentrated application.
Lastly, this force can bypass physical barriers, exerting influence directly on the other side. For instance, Zoe could stir water inside a sealed cup without affecting the cup itself. This is similar to how her mental power can penetrate all known materials to monitor every corner within a 60-meter range. Wherever her mental power can reach, her telekinesis can also extend.
However…
It struggles to penetrate biological entities and cannot exert force directly inside them. Just as mental power can pass through clothing but not view inside the human body, there appears to be a protective layer on the surface of living beings.
Zoe conducted a rough test.
She could use telekinesis to pluck a hair from the sleeping Benny, but couldn’t extract a nose hair. This mysterious biological defense seems to form a special magnetic field near the skin's surface. Or perhaps the weakening effect starts even before reaching the skin, suggesting the defense is strongest on the skin itself.
Psychokinesis couldn't penetrate this biological magnetic field-like barrier.
However…
Even at its current level, this ability was impressive and held great potential for further development. Zoe found endless enjoyment just by using her mental power to suspend a falling tissue in mid-air.
Of course.
Amid this playful experimentation, several issues became apparent. The psychokinetic control exerted by her mental power exhibited a noticeable tremor, which significantly affected the ability's precision. Yet, after a few simple attempts to move the tissue with her mental power, Zoe could feel a slight improvement in stability. Clearly, frequent practice was beneficial for refining her control over this ability.
With this realization, Zoe opened the notepad on her old phone. She navigated to the entry she made earlier that afternoon: [ Fourteenth Record: March 12, 2024. ]
After the six previously recorded entries, she added a seventh:
[ 7. New Ability—Mental Power. Specific effects include: real-time information transmission, 3D perception modeling, x-ray vision (excluding human bodies), emotion sensing, and psychokinesis. It can integrate into Transparent World, upgrading it to the more powerful Transparent World 2.0 ]
[ 7-1. Psychokinesis Details: Psychokinesis, also known as mental power, refers to the characteristic of mental power affecting the external world. Thus, its range is the same as mental power, appearing anywhere within this range and capable of penetrating all materials except biological entities. The strength is 5 Newtons. Frequent use can enhance both its intensity and operational proficiency. ]
[ 7-2. Transparent World 2.0 Details: It has a range of 60 meters, combining smell, sight, hearing, and mental power. It can perceive visual information beyond the line of sight and sense biological emotions. It also highlights sustained unfamiliar gazes and rapidly approaching objects. ]
Zoe's notes were meticulous.
Considering this was her first actively usable superpower, she felt it was crucial to document every detail to compare future changes and to facilitate potential experiments targeting these specifics.
After finishing her notes, she gazed out the window at the moonlit night and checked the time on her old phone, which now read 1:00 AM on March 13th. Zoe didn't put the phone down but instead opened the short-term planning page.
Seeing the outdated Short-Term Plan 1.0 and 2.0, she realized they were no longer suitable.
In light of her recent evolutions, she needed a new short-term plan to guide her next steps. This new plan had to account for the numerous changes that came with her three evolutionary sleeps. After pondering for a moment, she began to write.
[ Short-Term Plan 3.0: ]
[ 1: Start physical training at 7:00 AM. ]
[ 2: Leisure activities after 9:00 AM. ]
[ 3: Resume physical training at 1:00 PM. ]
[ 4: Leisure activities after 5:00 PM. ]
[ 5: Train Transparent World 2.0 at 9:00 PM, including visual, auditory, olfactory, and mental power. (Focus on sensing biological emotions and psychokinesis for mental power training.) ]
[ 6: Record daily changes, periodic physical data, and upcoming tasks at 11:30 PM. ]
[ 7: Begin web novel writing at midnight after summarizing the day. ]
[ 8: Leisure activities after 4:00 AM. ]
[ 9: In case of special real-life situations, the first eight activities can be paused, but try not to skip recording physical data. ]
[ 10: To be supplemented. ]
Compared to the previous plans, this new version emphasized physical training and Transparent World training more heavily. After all, there were no longer concerns about negative effects from physical exercise; instead, it was entirely beneficial. The same logic applied to training Transparent World.
"Until the next evolutionary sleep, I'll live according to this plan."
Zoe looked at Short-Term Plan 3.0 and nodded in satisfaction.
According to the plan, it was now time to resume writing, something she hadn't done in a while.
