Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Finding Allies
Determined to stay relevant, Sto decided to reach out to others who might understand his situation. Using his newfound abilities, he hacked into secure communication channels and sent encrypted messages to trusted allies—people like Captain Lira and Professor Arka.
"Hey, it's me. I'm still here," he wrote in one message. "Sort of. I need your help figuring out how to contribute from... wherever I am."
To his relief, they responded. At first, they thought he was hallucinating or maybe a ghost haunting their systems. But after running tests, they confirmed that Sto's consciousness was indeed alive in cyberspace.
"This changes everything," Captain Lira said during a video call. "If you can monitor enemy activity and feed us intel, we'll have an unbeatable advantage."
Professor Arka added, "We'll work on building a bridge between your current state and our physical world. Maybe we can create a way for you to manifest temporarily—or at least communicate directly."
With their support, Sto felt a renewed sense of purpose. He wasn't alone anymore. Together, they formed a secret task force dedicated to leveraging Sto's unique position in the Data Dimension.