002. Startup Leveling - Transported

SeYoung sat at his desk, staring blankly at the computer screen in front of him. He had just gotten dressed down by his senior, a man named Mr. Lee, for missing a critical deadline. The words still echoed in his head, the harsh criticism of his abilities and the thinly veiled threat of termination.

"SeYoung, what do you even do all day?" Mr. Lee had sneered. "I can't believe I trusted you with this project. You're lucky I don't fire you on the spot."

SeYoung sighed, feeling defeated. He knew he was better than this, that he was capable of great things. But it seemed like no matter what he did, he always ended up falling short.

Just then, his phone lit up with a notification. It was the mysterious app he had downloaded a few days prior. SeYoung frowned, wondering why it was sending him a message now, of all times.

He opened it, and to his surprise, the app spoke to him in a digital voice. "SeYoung, do you want to escape your mundane reality and become someone great?"

SeYoung was taken aback, but a spark of hope flickered inside of him. SeYoung typed out his reply, fingers flying across the screen. 

"Yes. I want to be a hero."

The app replied with a cheerful beep. 

"Very well, SeYoung. Your journey as a Tech Startup Hero begins now." And with that, SeYoung was transported. 

Eyes open, SeYoung was struck by the sheer magnificence of the world around him. It was as if he had been transported to a place that was beyond his wildest dreams. The sky was a brilliant shade of purple, and the towering skyscrapers that surrounded him were made of a material that was both sleek and otherworldly. The streets were bustling with people, all of them dressed in the latest high-tech fashion, and each of them carrying a small, glowing device in their hands.

SeYoung was at a loss for words. He rubbed his eyes, thinking that this must be some sort of elaborate dream, but when he opened them again, the world was still there, as real as ever.

"What is this place?" he whispered, looking around in awe.

"Welcome to the world of Tech Startups," a voice said, and SeYoung turned to see a man dressed in a sleek, black suit standing before him.

"Tech Startups?" SeYoung asked, still feeling disoriented.

The man smiled. "Yes, this is a world where technology and heroes collide. Here, you will find people with abilities beyond imagination, people who have harnessed the power of technology to become the strongest and most powerful beings in the world."

SeYoung's mind was still trying to process everything that was happening. He looked down at the small, glowing device in his hand, feeling both fascinated and a little bit intimidated.

"What's this?" he asked, holding the device up to the man.

"Ah, that's your device. It's what connects you to this world, and it's what allows you to harness your abilities as a Tech Startup," the man explained.

SeYoung looked down at the device again, still feeling a little bewildered. He had so many questions, but he wasn't sure where to start.

"Don't worry, you'll get the hang of it," the man said, patting him on the shoulder. "And now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get going. Good luck on your journey, SeYoung."

And with that, the man disappeared.