LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 165: Chapter 164
Alex stood within Cognichip Space, surrounded by the towering ancient buildings he had constructed over time. In the grand hall of his virtual laboratory, he admired the final form of the exosuit he had been working on for weeks. The holographic model spun slowly in the center of the room, its sleek metallic frame glinting under the ambient light.
The suit was a masterpiece—an amalgamation of cutting-edge material science, energy manipulation, and advanced protective systems. Layered with carbon nanotubes, graphene composites, and energy-conducting fibers, it was designed to absorb and disperse energy in ways no conventional suit could. Not only would it protect against physical attacks, but it also had the potential to withstand the raw power of ability users like Phoenix.
"Let's see how this does in a real simulation," Alex muttered, running the final test within Cognichip Space. He set up a variety of combat scenarios, pitting the suit against all types of threats—explosive force, electromagnetic pulses, high-heat energy attacks. The suit performed beyond expectations, each system working flawlessly to keep the wearer protected.
Satisfied, Alex called out to Eva. "Eva, I'm sending over the finalized design for the exosuit. Get this integrated with the energy shields and beam weapons we've been working on."
There was a brief pause before Eva's voice came through, calm and efficient as always. "Understood, Alex. I will relay the design to the PowerGen research team immediately. Additionally, I will adjust our energy shield prototypes to fit the suit architecture seamlessly. This should significantly improve protection against ability users."
"Good," Alex replied. "Let's get this to production as soon as possible."
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Back at PowerGen headquarters, the research team was buzzing with anticipation. Over the past few months, they had grown accustomed to receiving game-changing blueprints and designs from their CEO—designs that seemed impossible, yet consistently delivered results.
Dr. Miller, one of the senior researchers, stared in awe as the latest exosuit design appeared on his screen. "How does he keep doing this?" he muttered under his breath, his fingers tapping away as he examined the specifications. "We've been working on energy shield integration for months, and here he is with a fully functional design that not only solves our problems but goes beyond what we even thought was possible."
"Right?" said Claire, another member of the team, leaning over to peer at the screen. "It's like he's working with knowledge we don't even have access to yet. Every time we hit a wall, he comes in with the perfect solution. It's insane."
Miller shook his head, still in disbelief. "The materials, the architecture… this suit isn't just advanced, it's revolutionary. We're looking at a new era of defense tech. If this works as well as it's designed to, we could see a massive shift in how the world handles ability users."
Claire leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms thoughtfully. "It's not just the suit either. The energy weapons he designed are cutting edge. And now with this shield technology? We're on the verge of something huge here."
The team continued to marvel at the intricate details. The way the suit could absorb and redistribute energy was something they had theorized about but never truly solved. Now, the answer was right in front of them, like it had been handed to them on a silver platter.
"How does he know this stuff?" another researcher asked. "It's almost like he's seeing things years ahead of us."
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Meanwhile, Eva seamlessly integrated Alex's exosuit design into the broader projects PowerGen was working on. The energy shields were enhanced and recalibrated to fit the suit's systems, while the beam weapons were adjusted for optimal compatibility.
"Progress is moving faster than expected," Eva informed Alex through his personal system. "The research team has begun implementing the suit architecture, and they are expected to begin prototype development within the week."
"Good," Alex replied, leaning back in his chair in the real world. "This tech will change everything."
Eva continued. "The team is currently adjusting their energy shield models to fit the new suit specifications. I've also optimized the weapon systems to ensure minimal energy loss during high-intensity use. We'll need to conduct live tests soon, though."
"That's fine. Keep me updated."
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Despite the awe and excitement surrounding the new tech, some of the researchers couldn't help but wonder just how their CEO kept pulling off such incredible breakthroughs.
"He's got to be working with some kind of classified tech," Claire whispered to Miller after their meeting. "No one just figures out all this stuff on their own."
Miller nodded, though he wasn't entirely convinced. "Maybe. But whatever he's using, it's lightyears ahead of what the rest of the world has. I don't care where it's coming from as long as we get results."
"Heh, well, it's not like we can ask him. He's never here to explain anything. Just sends us the designs and expects us to make it work," Claire chuckled.
"But every time we do," Miller added with a grin.
As they worked, rumors spread within the company about Alex's uncanny ability to provide tech breakthroughs just when they needed them most. Some speculated he had connections to secret government labs. Others believed he was backed by a shadowy organization with deep pockets. But no one could truly explain it.
As PowerGen prepared to roll out their new technologies, whispers began circulating in the global defense community. Governments around the world were eager to get their hands on the advanced weaponry and suits that PowerGen promised, especially in the face of the growing ability user threat.
In Japan, the government had been in talks with PowerGen about purchasing their energy weapons for months. Now, with the suit architecture in play, negotiations intensified.
Meanwhile, in Europe, where Thunderstrike had recently overwhelmed military forces, leaders were scrambling to secure PowerGen's latest defensive technology. The failure of traditional military weapons against ability users had left a massive gap, one that PowerGen's innovations could potentially fill.
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While Alex focused on PowerGen's expansion, Eva had been preparing for a major upgrade of her own. After all, managing the vast array of data and technology Alex was developing required more processing power than ever before.
"I've identified several key quantum bit suppliers," Eva reported to Alex. "Once the purchase is made, I will be able to upgrade my home server to a quantum architecture. This will increase my calculation speeds exponentially."
"Sounds good. What's the timeline?" Alex asked.
"Once the quantum bits are delivered, I estimate the installation and transition will take approximately one week. During that time, I will be operating on backup systems."
"Let's get it done, then. We're going to need you at full power for the next phase."
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As PowerGen moved forward, the world outside continued to be consumed by chaos. Ability users were growing more numerous, and many of them were using their newfound powers to establish their own territories, unchecked by governments and local law enforcement.