《Leveling Technology To Save Humanity》 Chapter 1: Returnees Chapter 1: ReturneesGort Fairbang. The name rang a bell to many in the local area. No matter where the young man went, someone there recognized him. He was a strange blend between genius, insanity, and toughness. Typically, parents would tell their children to emulate the smartest kid in the class or in the village. But in Gort Fairbang''s case, they dared not. Have you ever seen a Genius who also had a group of hoodlums he controls running amok the place with authority? Well, let''s be honest. Although Gort and his crew never actually never did anything bad, parents still didn''t like their overly tough attitudes. His crew were a mix of boys of both genders. You can call them Gort Fairbang''s little henchmen, who obeyed Gort''s every command¡ª though it never directed towards harming others. Wait? Don''t you recall them saying he was a GENIUS? Yes... that''s right. For every mad scientist, there are obedient assistants who aid in making their experiments become a reality. Again, all this was just hypothesis and guess work. For it was a fact that Gort Fairbang and his group always stayed together... but no one knew just what they did to make them so notoriously known. Perhaps it was because all of them looked odd and unique together as a group. That made many feel they were up to no good. Individually, no one can pinpoint what made each of them odd. However, when in a group, it just didn''t add up. Why would such a cute, tiny girl always hang around their group? Why would that burly teenager who looked like his one punch could kill a full grown man be out there obeying the slender boy''s every command? They didn''t like it... Many parents didn''t like it one bit. The most intriguing part of it all was that everyone in this group had good grades, making it hard for anyone to also pinpoint what made them particularly bad. These days, several villagers and locals had been gathering to gossip about this notorious group who seem to be returning one by one. 4 weeks ago, the first 2 returned, and were instantly chased around by their father with an ax. "Why the hell have you returned? ANSWER ME GODDAMMIT!" "Why? WHY? Why have you returned?" Those were the words that echoed around the village on that day. The 2 sons of Old Hendo, had returned without notice¡ª and without any explanation whatsoever. You have to know that most people send their children to school in the County. Although based in the village, most people here have distant family and relatives in the County. So they send their children there for school. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. For those who don''t have relatives in the County, the schools also offer dormitories too. . Tch¨C Many gloated and teased, already guessing that their school should have already been kicked out of school, not knowing that some of them would soon see the return of their children too. WHAT? One by one, many people''s hairs stood at attention when seeing their children return. "You little Imp! If I don''t kill you today, then my name isn''t Barth Middleford!" "Bastard! Stand still if you know you are a man! You think just because your wings have grown hard, I can''t cut them off?" "Okay, okay... run, run, run, all you like! In the end, won''t you come back to rest for the night in MY House? Hmph! This day will be waiting for you then!" Day after day, these teens who weren''t even older than 15, were coming in without warning. A total of 5 people stormed back one after another, causing an unprecedented wave of panic to flood into the village''s already heavy atmosphere. What''s going on? Is there something they don''t know happening in the County or in the Schools? Some secretly called the school and their relatives, in hopes of sending a message across. "Hello? Yes, yes, yes... eh? So there''s no problem in schools or the county?" "Ah! No problems? Good, good, good, good." "Hmph! Son, if you dare show up home, then expect to leave the village after your village as a cripple, a blind man or a lunatic!" In short, don''t return, unless you want to be smacked so hard you forget how to spell your name. ... Uncomfortable... Very uncomfortable. Village chief Park Fairbang sat outside his simple home, smoking his pipe with a deep frown. "Something''s not right," he muttered to himself with a heavy expression. His left eye has been twitching for several days now. In addition to this, he always stubbed his toe here and there on furniture too. Clare Rei¡ªPark Fairbang''s wife¡ªstepped out with a warm cup of tea, shaking her head sideways. "What''s the matter with you? Why have you been so unedge recently? Haven''t I told you not to smoke that pipe more than once every 2 weeks?" In ordinary times, Park Fairbang would have already rushed to blow it out and plead guilty with his wife, Mrs. Cheng. But today, his head seemed to be somewhere else. It was almost as though he couldn''t hear anyone or any sounds from nature fluttering around him. "Old man, can you hear me?" Clare Rei placed the cup beside him and gently nudged his arm in worry. Ah¨C Park Fairbang blinked severally, taken aback by Clare Rei''s sudden appearance beside him. To him, she appeared beside him like a ghostly spirit. But in truth, she has been calling out to him for sometime and he didn''t answer. Caressing his head, she smiled warmly. "What''s wrong?" Park Fairbang had a helpless look. "... (sigh¨C)... Tell me, how can I not worry when those brats have been returning one by one?" The more Park Fairbang spoke, the more excited he became. "It''s not like you don''t know that son of ours... I suspect that the return of those brats has something to do with him!" Who is their son? The 5 returnees, those brats, respect and follow their son''s wishes with no questions asked. If their son says go left, those brats follow his orders like troops on a battlefield. And now, seeing them return one by one, day after day... Park Fairbang could bet on ALL the wealth he had, that their stubborn, troublemaker¡ªthe true ring leader, would soon return just like the rest. So how could he not feel worried? Chapter 2: The Young Shall be Free Chapter 2: The Young Shall be FreeThere were butterflies in Park Fairbang''s belly, churning and punching him mercilessly. No way, there must be some underground battle going in from a molecular point of view, with the way his belly was churning. "I don''t understand," Park Fairbang spoke with a face worse than crying. "After the heavens finally blessed our Fairbang Family with a son who is dubbed by many teachers to be a genius who only appears once in a millennium... why can''t he just act like other genius students his age?" Clare Rei chuckled, amused by her husband''s grief. Despite what many thought of her son, she had absolute trust in his decisions. Growing up from young till now, her son has actually never made a wrong decision. There are times when they think he made a wrong one, but weeks, months or even years later, the decision always proved to be the best outcome chosen. If it were an ordinary person, she would also panic just like the old man. But she knew that although her son was many times silly and playful, he was also calm, collected and highly intelligent when it called for it. Despite sometimes acting reckless in the eyes of many, his son always moved with a plan in mind before taking action. In the end, Geniuses had their own paths to follow, this is what Clare Rei had long concluded. ... Clare Rei and Park Fairbang were still talking, when they suddenly heard a familiar voice bellow from behind the left side of the house. "Father, Mother... Your beloved son has returned." "_" [Park Fairbang] Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "_" [Chai Rai] Speak of the Devil, and he shall appear. "GORT FAIRBANG!!" Park Fairbang''s hand was trembling vigorously when pointing his pipe at Gort Fairbang. He knew it! He knew it! Didn''t he call it? "YOU-YOU-YOU.... You are in your final year and haven''t graduated from school yet." "I should have known something was up when you¡ªa scrooge¡ªwould be able to go to school for 2 years without any reports coming in about you!" There are more than 400 households in the entire Geldhan village, with children emerging from each household. And his son just so happens to be the brightest and most clever one of them all. At such a feat, he¡ªGort Fairbang''s father¡ªshould be able to hold his head up high in pride at his son''s brains and intelligence, seeing as his son was one out of the few who were able to enter a prestigious schools in the County. Luton County housed numerous schools depending on one''s level. To get into Gort Fairbang''s school, only 7% of those who apply pass will get transferred to the genius classes. Classrooms are divided from F to A... and then to S, for special students who were dubbed geniuses. The entry scores and acceptance requirements were quite high to enter S-Class. But Gort Fairbang was able to enter the school gallantly as the top high school candidate upon entry. And because of this, his tuition was free and even his in-school housing needs were taken care of too. In fact, Park Fairbang has never recalled paying for any tuition on Gort Fairbang''s head since the child was born. With his intelligence, he quickly earned the right to study for free at all levels. You would think that with all this, someone would allow him, the father, to smile proudly for long. Dammit! If eyes could kill, Gort Fairbang would be dead by now. Park Fairbang squinted his eyes dangerously, still pointing his pipe at Gort. "Com''on, let''s hear it then! For your own good, you better talk fast before I make you headless." Instantly, Gort raised his hand in defeat. "Dad, Mom!..." he began. "I''ve come to home to stay for¨C" Gort Fairbang had not even completed his sentence yet when: ~BANG! Comrade Park conclusively threw his pipe on the wooden outdoor railings with so much vigor that it bounced back. "What did you say boy? I dare you to say it AGAIN!" Park Fairbang''s eyes were full of bloodshot when seeing his son. "Did you just say that you''ve come back to STAY?" With a wry smile, Gort Fairbang gave a sympathetic look to his mother while taking several steps back. "No way, don''t look at me like that. You made this mess, so clean it up yourself." Clare Rei decisively smirked at her son while clearing the cup and other harmful items around her fuming husband. Of course, if things truly got out of hand, she will step in and calm Park Fairbang. However, her husband was indeed right to get angry. Which parent sends their child to school in hopes that he actively drops out in their final year and returns home for good? Although Gort Fairbang did not finish his sentence, she concluded it to be so. And indeed... she was right. "Dad, calm down and listen to me." Gort Fairbang quickly dodged the porch pillow thrown his way, followed by the pipe in his father''s hand. "Listen to you? LISTEN TO WHAT? A bird''s tweet?" Park Fairbang felt he was going crazy. "Do you know how many people yearn and dream of escaping this poor village of ours where chickens refuse to poop in?" Understand that they also have a single school in their village, which is often ranked in the bottom tier across the whole Country. Can what they have even be considered a school? In their village, there are people who would love to go to school in the County, but can''t go because the County is too far and their families need them at home.... Especially those who live with the elderly. In fact, even if the elderly want to send these children away, the children would refuse, fearing that no one will be available to take care of their loved ones. Almost all 400 households here were farmers, fishermen, and lumberjacks. They did simple professions and sold their goods in Luton County''s South market for more money. Understand that their income they generated, solely depended on how much profit they make day by day, selling their goods. And with such an opportunity, this brat actually said he wanted to drop out of school and permanently move back home? Park Fairbang was LIVID! Chapter 3: Reasons Chapter 3: ReasonsOH MY GOD, let the Heavens come and take him now! Comrade Park placed a hand on his chest to control his excessively beating heart. Of course, he still kept chasing Gort around, surprisingly fast for someone his age. "Boy, stay right there if you think you have grown wings and can now refuse going to school!" "Dad! Dad! Calm down! Stop chasing me and listen to your son! Don''t you think I would have a good reason for doing so?" "BAH!" Gort Fairbang cursed. "A good reason, my ass! Don''t I know the son I have? From young till now, when have you ever had a good reason for your actions?" Park Fairbang didn''t want to listen to Gort Fairbang''s nonsense. Stay here? In Geldhan village? And do what? Eat farts and shit manure? "Boy, did I ever tell you of the time when I beat a bull in arm wrestling? Just stay where you are and let''s see if I can''t correct your demonic spirit in you!" The village was so desolate and bleak that he didn''t wish for any of his generations to live in it. It''s true that he¡ªthe village chief¡ªloved the village of Geldhan with all his heart. But that doesn''t bloody well mean that he wished for his son and future generations to still be here, dancing around a bonfire in poverty. "STOP! STOP FOR ME NOW!" Comrade Park was relentless. Their cat and mouse actions had already caused laughter from the neighbors and those passing by with baskets on their backs. "Pfft~... Old Park, take it easy on our talented Gort Fairbang." "Oops... seeing Gort returning, I''m guessing he too doesn''t want to go to school like the others who returned." "It''s a shame... The boy has such a good brain but refuses to use it. It''s like a man holding fish and still saying he is hungry." "Tch¨C If you ask me, he must be the reason why the rest returned. I just hope it was for a good reason." "What bloody good reason can there be to drop out of school? Mark my words, nothing good will come out of this matter!" . Several people laughed, with some gloating at comrade Park Fairbang''s predicament. What''s the point of bragging about a genius son when he doesn''t even use the brains given to him? Do you know how many years Park Fairbang has bragged about his son here and there, making their intestines churn with envy for not having such a brainy child as their own? Whenever Park Fairbang held celebrations for his son entering prestigious schools or getting recognized by many academia''s, it always made some people boil with jealousy. Sure enough, the heavens have eyes, giving the boy brains, but also making him a renowned troublemaker too. Well, now, they felt balanced in their hearts, even thinking that although their children weren''t so brainy, they were still able to go to school and wouldn''t dare drop out just like that. "I say it serves them right for spoiling that boy so much." "Exactly! Who is to blame, if not they?" Some neighbors sneered through their windows, enjoying the show with contempt. Finally, after a hard day''s workout, both father and son soon entered their home, moving out of the spotlight. Anyone could still see that Park Fairbang was livid. His face had turned an interesting shade of red and purple that made Gort feel that any redder and his father might turn into a tomato. With both parents seated before him, Gort Fairbang let out a deep sigh with a grim face. Now, he was serious. "Dad, Mom... I returned for a grave reason." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing their son''s change in countenance now made Gort Fairbang''s anger lessen, though he was still doubtful. In all his years, he had never seen his son with such a grim face. "Father... Mother... I came so we can prepare." "Prepare for what?" "Well, what is it? SPIT IT OUT ALREADY!" Both Park Fairbang and Clare Rei felt their heart skip a beat. And after a brief moment of silence, Gort finally spoke "Mom, Dad... We must prepare for the flood¡ªa great flood that will destroy the entire world!" "_" Chapter 4: The End Is Near Chapter 4: The End Is Near"Dad, Mom... A great flood is coming!" "_" Help... Park Fairbang wanted to kill this boy even more. Sadly, he was out of breath. 15 minutes later, they still had a hard time processing whatever it was Gort Fairbang was spewing. Heh-heh... Heh-heh-heh... BHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~ Park Fairbang laughed and smacked his large hand on his face with an expression that looked worse than crying. Alright. He knew this day would come. He knew there would be a day when his son completely lost it! Hee-ho-hoho-heeh~ Park Fairbang laughed and almost looked like he was the one growing insane. Shaking his head bitterly, he looked at his son pitifully. As expected, geniuses must be monitored and observed so they don''t reach a day when their brain cells overpower them, turning them stupid. Clare Rei was also worried, reaching out to her son and gently soothing his forehead, as if that would make his brain recover from its silliness. "Son, don''t worry. But matter what happens to you, we will always be there for you.... Even if your brain has finally defeated you." "_" [Gort Fairbang] This time, it was Gort Fairbang''s turn to be dumbfounded. He felt warmth, but didn''t know whether to laugh or cry at their conclusions. And just when he was open to speak, a strange electronic voice echoed in his head. [Congratulations Host, for being the only one in your world to figure out the truth!] The strange robotic voice explained. Host? Him? Gort was confused. Since when did he accept to be its Host? It seemed the strange entity didn''t care about consent. [In 6 months, 1 day, 14 hours... your world will plummet into the deep depths of the seas.] [It will take 2,973 years for the waters to completely reside, returning the world back to its original state. [That being said, this system has automatically bonded with the host, so no need for the host to say thank you.] ''_'' Gort was momentarily speechless. What a narcissistic system. ''6 months, huh?'' Gort Fairbang didn''t doubt the system. ''It seems I still miscalculated. I originally thought we had 8 months to prepare.'' Gort Fairbang frowned the more he thought of things. No doubt the system''s information changes the entire plan he previously laid out. Although Geldhan village wasn''t a coastal village, it was still 3 hours away from the sea via vehicle. So understand that being someone who lives close to the sea, Gort Fairbang had always hopped on fishing boats and swam into the waters to observe the surroundings. He didn''t know why, but from young till now he has always been curious about everything around him. He would experiment, build, and even create simple tools to distribute around the village. He had an eye for technology, and could find the pattern in physics, biology and mathematical numbers, making him see solutions faster than most people. Perhaps this was why they called him a genius. He has never found learning tasking. It came as natural to him as breathing. 4 years ago when doing an experiment out on a fishing boat, he swam deep under the seas with goggles and soon discovered various changes that were slight and very hard to notice. Every month, he would go down, see those changes, do his measurements, record and deduce. This continued for a while during the times he was on holidays. And every step of the way, his sworn brothers and sisters were always there with him doing the heavy lifting. He also spent his time doing rigorous calculations too while on school premises. It was only 3 weeks ago that he had an emergency meeting with them, breaking the bitter truth of his findings. No matter how many times he calculated, the results were always the same. ¡ªA Great Flood was coming! Don''t think that because he was young, he couldn''t build his own seismic measuring devices and other technologies to accurately take measurements both on land and under the seas. During these 4 years, he has been working tirelessly to seek the truth. It was only until 4 weeks ago, that he finalized everything and was shocked by the conclusion that stared him right in the face. A great flood was coming, one they would also leave the waters poisonous for many years to come. The dying plant lives under the water is proof of this hypothesis. It''s just that he didn''t didn''t know exactly why the flood coming was a poisonous one. He originally thought humanity had 8 months to go... but the system''s information stated it was just 6! Well... 6 months, 4 days, 11 hours, 54 minutes, and 7 seconds. Sure enough, the FLOOD was coming. But why? This was something he could never truly understand. [Host, the reason is quite simple.] The system continued. [If you humans are able to withstand the molten temperatures of the inner crust, then you might be able to find your answer.] Gort''s eyes narrowed thoughtfully. ''So it has to do with the unstableness of the planet''s crust?'' [More or less, Host... But may I ask... what is the greatest catastrophe to hit the planet, Host?] The greatest catastrophe? Gort Fairbang''s eyes twinkled with an unprecedented light. ''You mean the Chicxulub Impactor?'' [Bingo, Host! The Chicxulub asteroid that came 67 million years ago and wiped out 3/4th of the world population, including the dinosaurs... is the main culprit responsible for this matter] During that time of the asteroid-meteor shower, fine silicate dust fell across the world for 15 long years. The silicate dust looked and felt like Snow, allowing temperatures all around the world to fall dramatically. ''Could it be that the incident since then has something to do with the flood?'' [Correct, Host. For millions of years, your world has been slowly cracking and breaking down from deep within to prepare for this day.] Gort frowned. ''This can''t be right. Scientifically, they should have been healing, instead of breaking apart.'' [Indeed Host, the world''s many crusts and layers should have been healing bit by bit since then. However¡ª] The system''s mechanized voice paused: [What you frail humans fail to understand, was that the enormous meteor that crashed into the world, wasn''t all ''rock''.] Really? Gort Fairbang''s eyes narrowed in deep thought. According to the system, the fierce force surrounding the meteorite during its fall created a super powerful force field around it that protected the true contents it carried. Gort smiled wryly. Why did it feel like the rock was carrying some superhuman from the planet Krypton? Or could it be the birth of a Saiyan? Gort almost trolled his eyes heavenwards. All in all, the force field surrounding the falling rock protected its true contents. And when the meteorite hit the world, a series of chemical reactions sent the strange alien contents deeper and deeper into their world of Blue Star. Think of the world as a massive pot that has kept the alien substance in it, stirring and stirring for millions of years, cooking for so long it was now ready to burst out. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In addition to this, the substance that was enclosed in that meteorite was quite poisonous. It has been building an immense level of gas and toxicity all this time, but didn''t break out because as one would have it, Mother Nature had long sensed the turmoil and tried hardest to contain and keep everything in. It''s been 67 million years since then, and mother nature sure did try her best. Sadly, it will all come to an end in a few months. The grounds will erupt and break apart and the waters will rise far higher than one can imagine. HENCE THE COMING OF THE FLOOD. Chapter 5: Money, Money, Money Chapter 5: Money, Money, MoneyIs it too late to shove their son back into his mother''s womb for reprocessing? But... but what if?... Park Fairbang And Clare Rei looked at each other, with expressions that said it all. The more they listened, the more silent they grew. They knew their son was not a liar, but this matter was just so unbelievable to them. The world has been here for millions and millions of years. And now, you suddenly tell them the end is coming and you don''t want them to react this much? Park Fairbang looked at his son with an expression of hating steel, except... one could also find helplessness in his Sternness. "You mean you left school because of some great flood that will soon engulf the world? If it''s true then... " Park Fairbang paused, shaking his head sideways. "Forget it. More importantly, why is it only you who knows this? Or do the higher ups know this and are choosing to keep quiet about it?" Gort Fairbang shook his head sideways, "I dare to say that I might be the first one to know." Do you know how long he has tried to get the word out? The moment he knew for sure, he submitted it to the famous academia Organization through his professor, and even sent it to the military. But it seems they have either not seen it, or it has been discarded. In any case, he didn''t have time to waste in waiting. What if they decide to look at his submissions 2 months later? Wouldn''t that mean the world has wasted 3 months of time? And even those who did reach back to him, blatantly laughed in his face, saying such a thing can NEVER happen. In conclusion, they just didn''t believe that the world would be coming to an END. In the room, Clare Rei thinned her lips so hard that they all but disappeared. She knew her son very well. The way he looked at them told her he was serious. And as they say, it''s better to believe than to regret when the town comes. If this whole thing is a miscalculation, they will surely recover from it in the long run. But if it is true, then... then, then they must prepare for the inevitable!! Park Fairbang also felt the same. And for the fort time in a long while, he felt a heavy burden on his shoulder. Who was he? Village Chief of Geldhan Village. It was his sole duty to take care of the residents. Comrade Park Fairbang''s long face was no longer knotted with anger. Rather, he was now sighing when thinking of the future. Drought, plagues... at least these natural disasters allow them to still walk the surface of Blue Star. But what happens now when all land surfaces get broken and submerged several feet under the waters? . "6 months? That''s too short a time." Park Fairbang stated, with a crooked face. Let''s say you want to build several ships that carry humanity. It would take at least 2 years to get it right. "Dad, mom, don''t worry... I have a plan." Gort Fairbang blurted out these words after seeing how panicked his parents grew. His mother was already gripping the hem of her top so long he felt the fabric might rip off any time now. As for his old man, the huge bearded man bow leaned forward with several beads of sweat covering his forehead. Indeed, such a news might leave many helpless, but not him. Although 6 months was a short time, Gort Fairbang didn''t believe he wouldn''t be able to at least, save his parents, friends, and villagers, despite the fact that some saw him as a disappointment and a scrounge. ''I can do a lot during this time, but first, I need money!'' Yes, he needed a steady stream of money to finance the End of the World Project. But what can he do that will bring money in just a matter of days? [Host, have you forgotten that you still have this awesome system here?] [This system will readily provide you with advanced alien tech that will guarantee humanity''s survival in the end of days.] ~Ding! The system''s mechanical voice rang in his ears. [Newbie Pack unlocked¡ªBiotech FruiTreegia Fertilizer. [Ability¡ªCan make Fruits and plants grow 24 times faster with Less than 0.0000009% impurities and enhances quality.] ... Listening to the system, Gort felt it surreal. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Fruits and plants grown in this way have what humans describe as a ''miraculous effect.'' Bone hardness, faded fatigue, stronger genes... the list goes on. Anyone who eats these fruits and veggies, in the long run, will be far stronger than the top percentile of people in the world. Gort had to admit that in a future world where everything is submerged under water, humans need a sturdy stream of foods and fruits to keep them alive for the next hundreds of years until everything resides and the world returns to normal. What was the point of saving people if they ended up starving or possibly turning into cannibals, eating each other for survival? Very quickly, he received the system''s gift, finding his head swelling with all knowledge on this unique fertilizer. Amazing! The more Gort knew, the more in awe he was with his gift. It was a bioengineered fertilizer that could work specifically with the genes and DNA of the peculiar fruits, trees and plants it came in contact with. Plants and foods have different biological elements compared to animals and humans. These differences allow the fertilizer to target specific elements found only in plants and vegetation. In essence, this Fertilizer would be Gort Fairbang''s true joinery into the world of Biotechnology. ~Ding! [Main Missions: >Task 1: Saving humanity is not just a job for the host alone. Get at least 40% of villagers to participate in one way or another in raising awareness. >Task 2: Please develop the fertilizer and collect 10 sets of seeds from each plant, tree of vegetation on Blue Star''s land surface. >Task 3: Generate a steady stream of income to support any future technologies to be built before the Flood arrives! Note//: To unlock more vital technologies, complete at least 1 task given.] ... Looking at the tasks and the newbie package he received, Gort knew he could save many more people if he followed the system''s arrangements. But getting the villagers'' participation was quite tricky. ''If I tell them about the flood, the chances of them assisting will be slim... However, all talks about money are sure to hook them in.'' As one of the poorest and poverty-stricken areas in the country, money was on a lot of villagers'' minds. Money, money, money... Gort rubbed his chin thoughtfully, calculation evident in his glassy pupils. ''It seems I''ll have to start a company!'' Chapter 6: Decision! Chapter 6: Decision!The next day, a loud ring was violently broadcasted through the village announcement speakers that even the faraway strays in the surrounding woods raised their heads to stare towards the village''s center. "What''s going on? Why did Village chief Park ring the bell?" "Yeah. Didn''t we already have a meeting about the grain harvest just 2 weeks ago? So why is the village chief ringing the bell again?" "Eh? I suspect some big shot has probably come to buy some of our village''s land. Yes, that must be it." ... Group by group, many appeared at the village''s desolate ancestral hall. It was quite a worn down place that sometimes served as a meeting hall. Most of the time, people say on the floors when having meetings in them Entering the hall, everyone quickly spotted Gort Fairbang and his family who stood on a podium opposite them. In the crowd were also his sworn brothers and sisters who came with their parents too. The Rostall Twins: Bullen and Bunten, stood with red ears beside their father, Hendo Rostall. One could tell that they''ve spent their past days in agony with how red their ears were. No doubt Old Rostall must have pulled on them too hard in anger. Their mother was also beside them, carrying their kid sister, Bulta, who was 5 years old. In attendance were Tenten Axell, Katrina Shield, and Mett Linty, alongside their families. These 5 youths were Gort''s right hand people. Each of them looked to Gort Fairbang respectfully, knowing that this matter must have something to do with the flood. There was complete trust in their eyes, when staring at their leader. "Alright, everyone," Park Fairbang began. "As many of you know, my brat¡ªGort¡ªjust returned from the county yesterday." Pausing, Park Fairbang sucked in air. And when he continued, his voice was as loud as a bear''s roar. "Everyone!!!!..." Park Fairbang continued. "I want to tell you that unlike what many of you speculate, he has returned because he is promising and wants to help our village come out of poverty!" Just him? Several people sneered, while some already believed in Gort Fairbang. No matter how ''bad'' he was, he was also a straight A-student with a genius record. What''s more, they trusted their eyes and after a long time with Gort Fairbang, felt he was actually a very good person. "Well, I''ve said all I can." Park Fairbang shrugged. "Now, I''ll let the brat tell us all about his grand plans." Gort moved closer to the edge, grabbing the megaphone in his father''s hand with a wry smile. Why did he have the feeling that his father was trying to set him up here? Want to see his jokes? Tch¨C Gort felt his father was childish. . Looking at the crowd, he showed no signs of wavering. Years of being in the spotlight made him comfortable with addressing the crowd. "Uncles, aunts, grandparents, seniors." "I, Gort Fairbang, called you all here to introduce the company I am about to start. It will be called GF World Tech." "Our first project will be the Immortal Cultivation Plant Project." "Our first goal will be to cultivate fruits and nuts to a higher rank that cures fatigue and simple diseases! "Once our fruits are made, they will be sold for 10 times the market price. So even a catty of fruit can be sold for 200~900 Gwins, depending on the fruit." {**Gwin is the currency of their Country. The country they live in is called Gwintai.**} What? 400~700 Gwins? ~Boom! A magical explosive effect took place on the minds of many. Now, more and more people''s ears were alert. "Really? So profitable?" "That is, a single catty of fruit nowadays goes for 5~10 Gwins. And now, you''re telling me a single Catty of your goods will be a hundred times more in price? How can this be?" "Are your old ears finally clogged? Didn''t you hear little Gort say these types of fruits can cure simple diseases and make the body stronger?" Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "With such capabilities, it will make sense for it to be sold like this. But the real question now is whether my head can believe what my ears are telling me." "Exactly! How can simple, common, ordinary, everyday fruits be able to cure fatigue or even cure other simple diseases? Impossible! I would rather believe pigs can fly than believe such a crazy thing." Do you know what you''re suggesting? Don''t you think it''s a little bit of a stretch to get them to believe in such a vision? Yes, Gort Fairbang was a genius and highly intelligent. But did this mean that he could suddenly develop such godly things in a twinkle of an eye? (?~?) Sweeping his eyes across the crowd, Gort Fairbang knew their thoughts but didn''t mind. Many times, people say: in the future, so and so will become a reality. In the future, we will be able to travel to another galaxy in a few seconds. In the future, we will be eating floating slices of bread. In the future... in the future... in the future... These were always the words many used. But should such inventions appear in today''s society, their instincts would be to first deny the existence of it, concluding the news is a joke of the century. Right here and now, people are witnessing the birth of a genius but refuse to believe anything he mentions could be a reality. Gort Fairbang shrugged. "Everyone!" He continued. "The true reason I gathered you all here is just like my father said, to get our Geldhan Village out of poverty. Which is why, my first project, and many other projects will give priority to everyone here." "What do I mean? I am saying that I wish to give our generations a way out, giving them a steady stream of income for many years to come." "I know there are a little over 400 households in our Geldhan Village. 1000 Gwins is equivalent to buying 1 share for the project." "Everyone will have 1 week to submit the amount to my father, if they want to be considered as shareholders." Instantly, the crowd began boiling, as many spoke of their intentions. 1000 Gwins was actually something every household could afford. It wasn''t a lot, but was also a significant amount that was very noticeable. After listening to Gort Fairbang, some people felt it was a good idea. Being a shareholder means they will get money once or even 3 times a year because of their little contribution. It could also be a flop or a disappointment, but those who believed in Gort Fairbang''s potential decided to become shareholders, no questions asked. "Uncles, Aunties, Grandparents, Elders .. believe this junior when he says he will definitely make you all rich!" Gort Fairbang hurriedly added, "The minimum acceptance will be 1000 Gwins!" Chapter 7: Responsibilities! Chapter 7: Responsibilities!Time waited for no one. Although Gort Fairbang seemed calm these past few days, his heart was still in turmoil and his eyes would subconsciously fall on his watch from time to time. It''s been a week since he returned. Only he, his parents, and his friends knew his true aim behind starting GF world Tech. Today, all of them were gathered in his home. "Boss... Tenten, Linty and I are back from the Company''s site. Everything is in order." Katrina Shield reported. 3 of them were tasked with overseeing the construction of the towering walls surrounding the site. Most villagers had their farmlands close by and together. But their Fairbang family had farmlands in a lone and unique spot on 2 slightly enclosed spots that formed a slight valley path running between them. In addition, there was a stream that passes between both twin peaks, making watering far easier than others who had farmlands too. Constructing a towering wall around the farmland was nothing. Gort specifically asked for the walls to be built very thick and tall, as if one was thinking of a short castle wall. He felt that they should never play around when it comes to security. In addition to that, he also asked for several simple structures to also get built in there. One week... He had asked for the project to be completed within a week. When it comes to things like building and construction, many of the village men were actually very skillful builders. Of course, he still hired a professional company to quickly get it all done. He hired 12 times more workers than required for constructing such a wall, all because he wanted the job done fast. Please! With the world coming to an end in 6 months, do you think they have days, weeks, and months to waste on a single wall? If they took so much time, then when will they build even more vast infrastructure? NO WAY! He hired 12 times more workers, and even had them use almost all their equipment the company he hired had. The pay was also exceptionally high, motivating the workers even more. Everything happened so fast. During this past week, several people truly got a glimpse of how serious Gort Fairbang was. Several villagers moved from doubt, to somewhat being confident about this GF worldtech company Gort planned to open. Soon they started pouring in every week to buy shares. Of course, there were still others also pouring in with anger, wondering why Gort Fairbang was using their money to build a wall around his family''s farmland. Don''t ask them to be imaginative! The more they thought about it, the more doubts swarmed in their minds. Some people came over to withdraw the funds they deposited. What''s more, after listening to others like them, they truly became feeling that it was only a matter of time before Gort Fairbang''s project failed. . ¡ªIn the Fairbang Home¡ª . Everyone sat around with documents before them. "Dad, how much have we gathered?!" "Hmmmm..." Park Fairbang sat with an expressionless face and his arms crossed around his chest. "Today is the deadline, and so far, the villagers have contributed a total of 678,000 Gwins." Some people gave 1000 Gwins, others gave 2000, 3000 and there were 12 people who actually contributed 10,000 and 5,000 Gwins just like that. . So much? Hearing that the villagers contributed over 678,000 Gwins, everyone''s heart throbbed chaotically. What was 678,000 Gwins? They have never seen such huge amounts in all their lives. 1 million was their targeted amount to start up with. As a genius, Gort had privately amassed quite a small fortune of his own over the years, doing simple stock trading now and then. Fortunately, it paid off, because he contributed another 300,000 to the cause. Finally, his father covered the remaining 22,000 needed to hit that 1 million mark. Success! They finally have enough to start. Everyone now gathered around with faces that showed their excitement. They have never seen so much money in one bank account before. Sure enough, money can heal a tired heart. Many smacked their lips with a smile. Who says money can''t buy happiness? Just looking at the stream of zeros made them forget about the flood. "Now that we''ve hit our target, what''s next?" These days, they got professionals to modify their basement area into a partial laboratory-doomsday bunker for Gort''s experiments. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Now, no one can go in or out without Gort''s retina scan, code and finger scan. Although the professionals did all they could, he knew he would have to upgrade the security with a few more modifications of his own. But that was a matter for another day. With the company registered, the company grounds fenced, the laboratory completed and the money just right, it was time to assign duties. Firstly, seeds... They need various seeds of fruits and veggies to grow using the specially made fertilizer. More importantly, they''ll need to buy the raw materials he''ll need, as well as all equipment needed to equip his lab. After thinking about it, Gort Fairbang quickly made arrangements. "Dad, you''ll be getting the company''s raw materials needed for the lab in future." "Tenten and Linty... here''s a list of seeds we need. This assignment must not be completed in a day or a week. At most, 2 months, 10 catties of each seed type on that list must be acquired." The list alone had over 500 different types of seeds. They can collect several bags of different seeds weekly. "Bullen, Bunten, and Kat, I need you three to handle other company matters, as well as handle all unrest from our shareholders." ***Kat was Katrina''s nickname*** It was easy for unrest to rise within the villagers from a few bad mouths. If anyone has any concerns, these three should be able to handle it. He, Gort Fairbang, knew the strengths and weaknesses of his people. They knew how to bend and stretch and were excellent with handling the affairs given to them. Chapter 8: Labourers Chapter 8: LabourersAfter dividing up the labor, Gort turned his attention on another matter. ¡ªCompany Workers. ''We should also start the process of hiring workers among the villagers, who will plant and grow the fruits on the company''s site.'' Gort told himself. Guards must also be hired and cleaners too. The company site was just their family''s farmland surrounded by a newly constructed towering wall. Again, they also built a lone building that looked like a Pentagon. And in the center of the Pentagon was where the staff could eat, change attires and so on. The many sides facing the sun, except one, were designed as greenhouses. And finally, there was one last thing to tackle. "Mom..." Gort looked at his sweet mother and smiled. Truth be told, his mother loved cooking. If he gave her any other duty, she might not be happy about it. Nevertheless, one should never underestimate the importance of a company''s chef. "Mom, you''ll be given money from the company weekly, to not only buy supplies but feed us all." "Well," Clare Rei smiled in acknowledgement, "Alright." "Great! Thank you, mom." Gort was pleased with everyone''s support. As for him, don''t even ask. He was going to be hurdled in the lab, working on the string of information given to the system. Just because he had all the information, didn''t mean he could get it right in one try... No? .... Time, they say, is money. But for Gort Fairbang and his group, they knew that time was LIFE! Every second counted. They now had 5 months, 3 weeks and 3 days before Mother Nature finally caved into the flood''s demands. Another thing to talk about is hiring. Know that they hired several people in the village they trusted greatly. They were the parents of Gort Fairbang''s lackeys. First they visited the Axell home, seeing Tenten''s father who was called Old Axe by the villagers. Next, they visited Hendo Rostall''s home¡ªfather of the twins Bunten and Bullen. Mett Linty and Katrina Shield''s homes were also visited down the line, as well as other homes belonging to those close to the family. Gort Fairbang appeared with his father at their homes and the conversations were quite brief but convincing. And after they left, several parents now held secret meetings of their own to talk about the Fairbang men''s visits. "Old Axe, what do you think?" "Aye..." Hendo crossed his arms across his chest with a stalk of hay lazily moving in his mouth. "Well, I''m going. No matter what, everyone knows that the Fairbang men don''t lie. So there must be some confidence and some truth to what they were saying." Although Hendo often pulled the ears of his twins Bullen and Bunten, he knew they wouldn''t act so foolishly unless there was some truth to the matter. Perhaps the boy truly created a genius product that will make them money. "Old Hendo has a point," Katrina''s father¡ªFrosh Shield added. "Still..." Hmph! He was angry. "My little Katrina comes home saying she has dropped out of school, and you don''t think I would want to see with my own 2-eyes the so-called miraculous product that made her stop schooling?" Frosh felt that no matter the money made, education is important. It''s just that after all the arguing and arguing, he was getting nowhere with the girl. It was like her brain was suddenly flooded whenever he brought up the matter of going back to school. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this juncture, it would be a lie to say he wasn''t interested in knowing what product gave her so much confidence to act the way she did. It better be worth it, or else... Heh. Frosh scoffed coldly, and several others also agreed with him. They felt that no matter what, one''s education should never be stopped, as only when you complete school can you get a good job in those big city companies. It''s true that the Fairbang boy was a genius, but how can he truly create something as powerful as he claims? What sort of product can make fruits and nuts grow so powerful that they cure fatigue and other minor illnesses? Impossible! That was fantasy¡ªa fairytale notion they wished their children would wake up from! Old Axe nodded, "That''s what I''m saying. I don''t think it can do what it says it can do. At the same time, I don''t think it will be completely useless, or else why would I buy so many shares in it?" In the end, whatever product came out must be somewhat valuable. Afterall, he still somewhat believed in Gort''s genius-ness, like many villagers who contributed to Gort Fairbang''s company. So why not go and see its true use so they can also see how their investments will pay off? After agreeing, several parents tactfully left the meeting spot behind the old Banyan Tree, heading back home with deep thoughts brooding in their hearts. 4 days... In 4 days time, they will officially begin work within the GF Technologies with a paid salary, which was shocking. But whether the product was worth it or not, only time will tell. Chapter 9: Doubt Chapter 9: DoubtTime seemed to move slowly for some, but was incredibly fast for many, especially a certain human who was hauled up in his laboratory with all sorts of plants, microscopes and lab gear around him. 6 AM. Clare Rei pressed the white button on the side of the fortified steel door. Vrmmmmm~ The door opened and Clare Rei was now taken aback by the scene before her. OH MY HEAVENS! S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. It works! Their son was a genius! Clare Rei felt her heart rate accelerate unnaturally when seeing her son appear amid the chaos. "Son?... This... this... it really works?" Gort stared at his mother''s dropped jaw with pride. Although he was extremely tired with black circles underneath his eyelids, all this didn''t matter anymore. Worth it... Truly worth it! Gort had spent his days perfecting and perfecting and experimenting until the system classified his product as 100% identical to the product he is supposed to make. Understand that the system gave him the formula. With each bath he made, it would tell him how close he was to the original or intended product. Only this morning at 4 am, did he succeed with a 100% match. Hahahahahaha~ Great! Great! They can finally start making money and saving the world! The FruiTreegia Fertilizer¡ªA miraculous fertilizer that enhances and changes plant and fruit DNA, highlighting the metal potency of their genes. Gort carried out a drum of the fertilizer, heading from the basement to the living room alongside Clare Rei. It was 6 AM. Almost everyone in the village was already up. Villagers were early risers by nature and repetition. "Brat, are you ready?" Comrade Park was seated, finishing up his meal with a calm gaze. Well, he would have looked calm if not for his hands that kept shaking and giving him away. All this while, none of them have actually seen the product Gort spoke of. So after laying in bed last night, Park Fairbang, he couldn''t sleep a wink. He turned and turned, sighing from time to time, almost causing Clare Rei to kick him out the room. "Any success?" Gort slowly raised his head from his plate, with a slow grin now spreading on his lips. And then¡ª Bahahahahahahahahahahahaha~ Park Fairbang laughed merrily, knowing his son''s meaning all too well. "Good. Good... That''s my boy!... That''s my son! I never doubted you for a second." Clare Rei rolled her eyes heavenwards. Says the person who nearly nagged her ears off last night. In no time, the father and son left their home, with Park Fairbang now carrying the jug of fluid, as though it was some precious artifact from a 10,000 year old tomb. Staring at the vast village lands around him, Gort clenched his fists in determination. "Father, no matter what, we must succeed!" 5 months, 2 weeks, and 3 days left before the flood. ... They say there is no time like the present. Arriving at the Company''s site, they spotted a gathering of villagers who were now admiring the company''s plaque hung high at the gate. Remember that the company was just a massive farmland with twin peaks and a small stream running between them. The area was fenced and a greenhouse had now been built at one of those twin peaks. The walls were extremely higher than normal walls, and there were guard posts around them, as though it was a fortress. "Hey, it truly looks domineering." "Not bad... not bad.. Seeing how domineering it looks, I suddenly feel proud to have bought shares in the company." "That''s right, this is now OUR company." "Hihihihihih~... So this is what being a shareholder feels like? Why do I feel the need to apply for a night guarding shift to protect my investment?" "Ooops... It seems some guard positions are still available. I''ll have my last son, Frodo, join in to guard my investment." "Hey, hey, My investment of 1000 Gwins doesn''t look so bad now. At least I can now brag, go out and brag that I am a shareholder and top boss in a company." "Bah! Who made you boss" If anyone should be boss, it should be me, since I bought 3 shares for 3000 Gwins! You only bought 1 share and you dare call yourself a boss before me?" "Heh... What a bunch of idiots! The way I see it, you''re all just drowning your money in a river. What shareholders? Just wait till you don''t get your money back and see why you cry then!" "FOOLS! Which company looks so shabby? If This shabby company makes a turnaround, I will definitely drink my own blood for you all." "Dammit! Who asked your opinion here? When shareholders are talking., you non shareholders who refused to contribute should just leave our company. I believe in Gort. I tell you, that boy has a future! So don''t come here and put water in our soup to dilute our happiness!" "Yeah, yeah! Go far, far away, and let us, shareholders, worry if we will be getting our money back or not!" Chapter 10: True Gold Will Shine Chapter 10: True Gold Will ShineAlready, many villagers were discussing with passion, now feeling a sense of belonging when seeing the company officially opening its doors for business. They were all ordinary farmers, so when seeing the company begin its operations, how could they not feel mighty? Of course, some laughed and mocked, feeling it impossible for anyone to lead them all out of their current state. What about his talk of magical products? Those big bosses in the city took years and time to make millions. And this boy dares to brag that he can do it in a matter of weeks? IMPOSSIBLE! Such a thing was hard for them to believe. The day he makes all his promises come true will be the day dog''s learn how to use kitchen knives in a fight. "Fine, you all don''t want to listen to us? Then when your money''s all gone, don''t come crying to us!" "That''s right. Can you all use your brains for once? Just because we''re farmers, does it mean we''re so foolish and easy to lead by the nose? How can anyone make millions so easily?" "Heh... they said they''ll grow products that can rid fatigue, cure diseases, and make one stronger. Do you really believe this?" Already, the seeds of doubt and regret had started entering the ears of those proud to be shareholders. Did they make a mistake in believing a genius who grew up with them over rationality? If it was any other genius, they would never risk it. But Gort was a peculiar genius who never loses in whatever he puts his mind to. However, when one takes a step back and truly listens to what he promises, doesn''t it sound like something in some fantasy movie? Can Blue Star''s current technology make such a thing possible? Gort secretly watched the farce, taking note of these troublemakers. Well, there were some people who always opposed his Fairbang Family. Some of these people just hate his father Park Fairbang, wishing they could be village chief instead. Others were just jealous of his family because of his excellence. And now, because of their involvement, more people look at Gort uneasily. "Little Gort... I ... I know the time to withdraw or buy shares has passed, but I... I want to withdraw my shares now." "Yeah, little Gort, can we withdraw now. I think what Old Jing says is right. How can there be any magical way to grow fruits so much that they cure illnesses from just one meal?" "Yeah.. you know, that''s my hard earned money at the end of the day. We are not talking of 10 Gwins or even 100 Gwins, but 1000 Gwins!" Now, 11 or so people have stepped up to withdraw their shares. Gort had a faint smile on his lips. "Uncles, aunts.. The deadline for withdrawals have passed. And as you all know, if you do withdrawals now, there will be a sanction fee attacked. So rather than returning your initial investments... you will receive 5% less than what you gave earlier." "No problem!" Many voiced. "We know all this!" Their initial investment was 1000 Gwins. In their hearts, they felt it was better to get back 950 Gwins than to get nothing in the end. "Yeah... Little Gort, we are not saying you will fail, but what if it takes you 20 years to succeed?" "That is? Are we going to wait until then? As farmers, we have better ways to use this money!" Gort chuckled and said nothing, before taking his phone and transferring the money back into the accounts. At the same time, their names were crossed off the list of shareholders. Ding!~ All those who got their alerts smiled, somehow feeling relieved than before. Hey, what''s so good about being a shareholder with no money in your account? Hmph! Now that they thought of it, it was quite foolish to invest so much money into a company because of a little boy with the title of ''genius.'' Although they got their money, they still chose to hang around and watch others lose their money because of stupidity. Taking several breaths, Gort was happy no one stepped forward anymore. At the same time, he added one final sentence. "Everyone, know that when the company starts making money, no more shares will be sold for the time being!" Know that when they do start to sell shares, it won''t be so easy anymore. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. With the farce over, Gort didn''t care much. After all, true gold will shine bright no matter what situation it''s placed under. "Everyone, soon, I will give you all a chance to see and taste for yourselves just how amazing fruits grown from our product can be. By then, my dear shareholders, you will have all the chances in the world to prove them wrong." Several people''s eyes burned with interest, now heavily affected by Gort''s confidence. And what was that Comrade Park was carrying? Was that the product? Hold on? Why did it look like ordinary water in an ordinary square jug? Pfft~ BHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~ Many instantly broke out in laughter, while others felt their clothes grow damp with sweat. Help... Is it too late to withdraw their investments? Chapter 11: Protocol Chapter 11: ProtocolThat''s it? That''s the miraculous product? ~Pfft. Several people laughed and mocked the enthusiastic people after seeing the so-called product. Some were even glad that they withdrew their money now before it was too late. "I''m dead! I''m dead!... So our dear genius wants to make us rich by selling water in containers and you all still think you''ll be able to make something off your investments?" "Bahahahaha~ the day money comes out of this will be the seas will all dry up!" As people mocked and taunted, Gort slowly looked to Old Axe, Hendo, and several other parents he hired. Most people in the village were farmers, except for a few. So everyone had a fairly good understanding of growing and cultivating vegetables, wheat and other items. For a start, he chose to hire 12 people to start cultivating the first 2 items he had in mind. With that said, he gave the signal to the newly hired guard, Uncle Rufung, a retired military man from their village. He sustained a heavy injury in his prime, causing him to leave the army earlier than expected. Since then, he returned to the village and married a wife. Now, he had a son of 7, who was a very lively boy. Uncle Rufung was like a hero around these parts. He has protected villagers and even fought stray wolves off too. S~ea??h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. When he went to Uncle Rufung a week ago, the guy didn''t hesitate at all. But maybe it was his imagination, but he always felt that Rufung could see through his thoughts, knowing he had a greater agenda up his sleeves. Uncle Rufung also bought 7 shares¡ªThat''s 7,000 Gwins! Gort was also happy to see Rufung take this job seriously, You have to know that immediately after accepting the job, he requested for all personnel with access in and out of the premises. He also began training the young boys hired for the guard positions too. By 6 AM, they would gather around the Company and train heavily. Then, they would have their bath within the company''s locker room. Those who did the night shift will return, and those for the day shift stayed. Even if you''re not scheduled to work today, you must still come for morning training 5 days a week! "Here you go, one for each of you." Rufung handed them temporary access cards. One might say... hey, why do you need an access card for such a small greenhouse?" And for that, Gort would just say:... Heh. Although small, he had spared no expenses to make it highly secure. The gates were only for vehicles to pass through and fro. So since they were on foot, they had to use another special door on the side which led them straight to the security hall within the space. Don''t think you can go through with an access card or proof of employment. [Please Tap card here] Well, they did as told, tapping their card on the machine gates with rotating crossbars on them. If the access card is faulty, a red light will show. If not, it''ll turn green and the bars will rotate, allowing just one person to get through at a time. For some reason, everyone felt the small hairs across their bodies stand on their ends. They had to admit that their money was put to good use in securing this place... But is it truly worth it? Following that, they passed through a crude scanner that checked the items they carried on their person. Why the use of the word ''crude?''¡ªThis was because Gort had built the machine all by himself. Finding the parts wasn''t so easy. But a trip to an old junk shipyard not too far from here, caused him to find treasures discarded as trash. Soon enough, the gang stepped out of the security room and headed straight for the Greenhouse on the right twin peak. There, they were shown their lockers that already had overalls and safety wear with their names on them. The cafeteria and kitchen were also large. Gort never skipped out on this, knowing that the number of employees will eventually rise in the future. Wearing his gloves, overalls, and safety boots to join in on the land cultivation. And although disbelieving, these parents followed his instructions day by day without fail, spraying the special fertilizers on the planted seeds. They were told to use the normal planting methods they knew of, but had to water these seeds with the fertilizer every 7 hours during the daytime. They thought it would take weeks and even months to see results. So who can tell them why after only 3 days, the entire region they planted was now covered with watermelons, tomatoes, and massive ginseng sticks? And that''s not all. The flowers planted along the walking paths also sprung beautifully, and even the grass here was like that from a heavenly plain. Ah¨C Several parents fell on their butts with trembling hands and eyes wide open in disbelief. When, why, who, where... How can this be? How can everything change overnight like this? Sorcery! What sort of fictional sorcery was this? Who can tell them, farmers, true lovers of the land, how such a thing had come to pass? ''0'' At this moment, everyone looked at each other tactfully, knowing they had truly hit the jackpot! Chapter 12: You There? A Wild Ginseng Appears! Chapter 12: You There? A Wild Ginseng Appears!JACKPOT! The group of farmers instantly felt like they had entered a Mythical Farmland. They walked in, hugging each other and jumping about like little school girls. Tell me, have you ever seen a single tomato the size of a basketball? What about that watermelon over there? It was the size of 2 car wheels stacked on top of each other, and was also very sturdy too. Now, let''s not talk about ginseng¡ªthe King of Medicine¡ªthe one they call the elixir of life... Over there... yes, yes... over there! Are you blind? Can''t you see they were pointing over there? Don''t worry, you''re seeing it right! Over there was a gigantic Ginseng the size of a newly born baby. Oh my Buddha! They wanted to rush over and cradle it. ~Pah! Frosh Shield had to slap himself in the face severally, feeling that his old body was now trapped in an incredulous dream. sea??h th§× n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wipe! What did he just see? Their 3 days of work had yielded a jungle out of the blue and you expect him not to have a heart attack when seeing it? Slowly, everyone thought of the special fluid Gort had dumped and diluted into many large drums of water scattered about. These drums were placed at an elevated level, connecting to various sprinkler systems that water the entire Greenhouse from top to bottom. From there, gravity did the rest. Their task was to not just to plant, but to turn on the water systems at the appropriate times, leaving the waters for at least 30 minutes for each run before shutting it off. "Miracle water..." Several blurted the words out. Now, they looked to Gort with an unfathomable gaze filled with reverence too. Bahahahhahahah~ They could see it now, all the money rolling in. Chi-ching~ The sound of money rolling in, made everyone smile like he-goats. Hey... Suddenly they felt it wasn''t so bad for their children to follow Gort. Now, they could raise their heads proudly and snap back at those who laughed at them for I vesting in Gort. Initially, they only invested because their children pleaded with them to. But now, they regretted why they didn''t buy more shares. Park Fairbang was also dumbfounded by the results. His son was just too awesome! Seeing the results with his 2 eyeballs, Comrade Park felt the stone hanging in his heart fall. "Good... good... You are indeed my Fairbang son!" Gort chuckled, slowly taking off his gloves and leaving the scene with Katrina, Bunten and Bullen. Now that the workers more or less understood how to properly cultivate their first batch of products, Gort decided to no longer spend most of his time here. "Boss, is it finally time?" "Yeah," Gort nodded slyly. It was time to bring in the buyers, or else how would they be able to make a profit out of this? ... The days came and went, but the excitement in the village never faded. During this time, Gort had personally inspected several products, shocked by the taste and the benefits he felt right away. Sure enough, the system''s advanced technology was incredible. Just one bit of the ginseng fruit and he felt his bones were stronger than before. His 3 days of Ginseng cultivation could produce a Ginseng with far superior and strengthened attributes, as though it was a ginseng from a cultivation world. According to the system, if he continues to explore and experiment, he might be able to grade ginseng that could manipulate Human genes and DNA, making them survive longer than the expected death age. In fact, if someone continues eating the products they make, they should soon realize the changes and benefits from consuming his products. As for making the villagers investors rich, he had no doubt that he would be able to do this in a week or 2. The current market value of a catty (1.32 lbs) of tomato, is 3~5 Gwins. But you see, their tomatoes are the size of basketballs and also weigh several catties. So they might sell each tomato for 20~100 catties! An interesting fact to know about their products was that even if you slice it open, it is estimated to remain intact for another 1 month before it starts showing signs of slow decay. However, if you cut an ordinary tomato and leave it on a counter, in a matter of days, it rots. Again, you can keep their tomatoes in a fridge for months and it will be good. The newly enhanced genes have barrier protection that comes into play once you slice any part of the tomato. It''s amazing that this barrier protection loosens when coming in context with a few unique enzymes on the tongues of several species including humans. Know this... The entire world will soon sink for 2,973 years before the waters start to reside. The word ''start'' should be emphasized. It could take another 200 or 500 years after that for the waters to completely reside. That being said, for at least 3500 years, humans will have to find a way to get quick vegetables and fruits to support their massive population. Sorry, but they need technology that could make trees grow in a barely few days. What about survival of the fittest when there''s no food and everyone has to fight for their lives? There are too many movies that depict the truth of humankind when backed into a corner, starved, thirsty and hungry. Bottom line, fast food growth was vital for human survival in the long run! Chapter 13: The Guest鈥檚 Are Here! Chapter 13: The Guest''s Are Here!Today, several people spread the word on a matter that made many jump out of their homes in a flurry. What? Is it finally happening? Did you say 10 big time buyers are coming to their little village in 2 hours from now? Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Great! Great! Great! Several people washed their faces and hurried to the Fairbang home to volunteer whenever they could. In the meantime, on the turbulent mountain road leading to Geldhan village, several buyers frowned in disgust, already regretting their decision to head into such a lonesome and desolate village for business. Payne Hanberg moaned bitterly when feeling his butt jump up and down his seat with every bump in the road they met. What the hell? In this modern society, is there such a place with no officially well made roads? No wonder this place was dubbed the poorest village and settlement in the entire country. It was so bad. "Tell me, Alice. Are you sure you saw it right?" How can a village that exists in such a place produce such products as they claim? They said they grew those products in 3 days artificially, within their greenhouse. One would think they would be some high end agricultural institute in the city or any or city or town for that matter. But now, you tell him they''re here¡ªin this poverty infested village that everyone knows of? Payne Hanberg felt he was 100% cheated! ... "They are coming! They are coming!" A few young boys in worn out attire, rushed with all their might, kicking up the dirt with every step they took. These boys who often acted as the village''s lookout team, jumped off the tall trees and had long scattered into the villages to yell out their findings. Goodness! The village was suddenly bubbling with excitement, as no one could feel at ease right now when hearing such good news. It was great that the so-called products they have only heard of but have never seen, would now bear good yields to their pockets... It''s just that whether the buyers purchase or not, was what they were most afraid of. Vrmmmmm~ Expensive Vehicles of all sorts now drive in amongst the excited and crowded roads. What was funny was that as the vehicles progressed, those who earlier watched them pass by, were now running at full speed behind these vehicles like country pumpkins. Payne Hanberg''s jaw opened and closed, not knowing what to say when seeing such a scene. His secretary, Alice, was equally dumbfounded too. "What''s going on with them? Have they never seen a car in their lives?" Sorry for asking, but their enthusiasm was quite scary. It wasn''t just Payne Hanberg who felt this way, but also the other potential buyers who now wound up their windows for fear of getting attacked. Of course, some lowered their windows instead, waving as if they were kings and queens from some faraway lands. Hey, can you blame them for taking advantage of the situation? Payne Hanberg left his window as it was, but was secretly shocked by the reaction of the masses. It was strange to say that they didn''t need to ask for directions, as some villagers ahead of their entourage had now signaled and ran ahead towards a particularly towering wall at the other end of the village. At first glance, it was quite a domineering wall, thick in width and also extremely tall compared to most walls in today''s society. If truth be told, it looked more like a fortress wall, as if created to barricade and protect a fort. On the walls, guards patrolled steadily. And Even within the walls, one could see several rectangular glass surfaces, the size of a book strategically positioned. The glass was dark, but Payne Hanberg knew that only those on the other side of the glass were able to see through it. In other words, the guards lurking within the walls could see them, but they can''t see the guards. [GF World Tech] Those were the words hung majestically on a plaque above the entrance. Payne Hanberg and several others couldn''t help admiring the calligraphy, feeling it must have been written by some great master. Sure enough, one must not judge a book by its cover, for even within a jungle, there are always unknown crouching tigers amongst the known. Chief Guard Rufung gave the signal, allowing one of the guards to press a button, allowing the thick main double sided gates to open. Following this, a medieval styled barred gate also opened, slowly disappearing into the corners of the Tunnel passageway underneath the walls. Well, this was the main passageway into the Company. What sort of security was this? Even the villagers didn''t know the gates that had never been opened before, could operate like this. Who am I? What am I? Where am I?... (Blink, blink) Was this still their little Geldhan Village they lived in? Chapter 14: GF World Tech Chapter 14: GF World TechThis was too INCREDIBLE! Several people blinked excessively while watching the vehicles now drive in. At this point, several people stayed still, watching and conversing on how well protected their investment was. Some with little children, quickly turned to them with their chests swelling high. "Son, just look at our investment. I dare to say that even the greatest soldiers will struggle to get through without getting caught. "Daughter, do you see these walls? I have inside information from your Uncle Axe himself, that the purplish moss plants on the walls are something called Why? Because no matter the season, it produces slippery gel that prevents anyone from climbing so high. Look, your old man is amazing to get such information, right?" "Father, father, I heard that the lowest salary per month for Security is 6,000 Gwins a month! Father, that''s an even bigger pay than those in the county. It''s true! My friend over there said his uncle has been a security guard for years, and still makes just 5,000 a month. So imagine how low his pay was when he started?" .... One by one, the villagers spoke with enthusiasm about ''their'' company. That''s right, it''s theirs! Of course, at this point, several people who pulled out their shares, as well as those who never bought shares in the first place, now felt uneasy. For them, the atmosphere was ominous and the air very choking. Deep down, they began praying that the buyers unveil the ''scam'' the Fairbang family has put up. Yes, they still didn''t believe Gort, a villager like them, could ever create such foods that treat minor illnesses. They felt that such a thing was too miraculous. And even if it was possible, how can it be a villager like themselves who does it? What about those big, big name scientists all over the country? Are you saying that this brat here was far more intelligent than the many scholars, teachers and people around the country and the world. These people have been studying for decades. So who is Gort who isn''t even up to 20 years of age to come and create something so unfathomable? Sorry, but they just don''t see it happening. However, a part of them feared that they might be wrong. Thus, they desperately prayed that Gort would fail. But little did they know that the tied up feeling they had in their guts, was just a premonition of what was to come -Pure Regret! ... Vrmmm~ They drove through the company''s gated tunnel, until they came out on the other end. And what they all saw, left each of them taken aback, confusion now evident in their eyes. Could the tunnel have led them to the wrong place? Stopping their vehicles at the small quaint parking lot, Payne Hanberg, his secretary Alice, and several buyers stepped out of their vehicles, looking left and right with puzzled faces. You would think that those domineering walls must be protecting several high-end buildings. But when they stepped into the Enclosed space, all they saw was simplicity. The space was quite large, with 2 twin peaks and a stream flowing between them. The hills were truly alive with the sound of nature and beauty all around them. Uncle Rufung appeared beside the group with a few guards-in-training beside him. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "We welcome you all to GF World Tech. This way please, Mr. Gort and a few others await you there." Looking at the massive Greenhouse situated on one of the twin peaks, everyone subconsciously nodded while following in silence. Hey, the walk was quite a far one, and an inclined one too. There were small stony stairways made from natural rocks that blended well in nature. And beside these stairways, were3 sets of railway tracks connecting the Greenhouse above the hill to the parking lot below. After ascending the hill midway, they spotted a massive mechanical water wheel at the very bottom, connecting to various pulleys and systems that transported the water caught in the wheel up towards the greenhouse. It was fascinating to see a structure run without technology or wind. After the water is caught, it''s tunneled through bamboo pipes into another wheel that has countless giant buckets on each end. Once a bucket reaches the top, a simple mechanism, still powered by water force, tilts the bucket to dump its contents into bamboo pipes. This continues on, until the water reaches the Greenhouse. It''s amazing to say that the water gets sent into the top level of the greenhouse, and Gravity probably works to distribute the water to the plants at the bottom. Hey... Without electricity, medieval people must have used their heads to think of such mechanisms to survive. There''s probably electricity and water in the greenhouse, but why pay high water bills when you can limit it with the natural stream water flowing through the land? The stream wasn''t a shallow one, but quite a deep one too, allowing for enough space and torrent force to keep the countless wheels moving. What is a stream? It''s a body of water always moving and never standing like lakes. So the gush was enough momentum to power everything up. How smart... Chapter 15: FOOD!~ Chapter 15: FOOD!~Well, it was brilliant! Payne Hanberg, who was a true lover of ancient history, admired the ingenuity he just witnessed. Some people didn''t care much about the waterwheels, while other people deeply gave the wheels double looks. Finally, they arrived at the top of the hill, and were met with Gort, Park Fairbang, Old Axe, Frosh Shield, Hendo, and several others Gort had personally invited to work at the Company. At first, they didn''t want to. But after spending just a few days here, they truly felt the magic of Gort''s secret fertilizer. Of course, because they were looking at the grown fruits as money, they dared not taste a single thing here. No matter how much Gort has asked his mother to use the grown produce to cook meals for their cafeteria lunch, she too rejected his offer, alongside others. In their eyes, this was all money! $$$$$$ ... "Are you Mr. Gort?" One of the buyers asked when seeing Gort step forward. "Yes, you can just call me Gort." After exchanging pleasantries, Gort finally knew who was who. Park Fairbang and the others were also introduced. "I''ll be honest with you, I didn''t truly believe you when we spoke over the phone. But I still came because of my intuition." "Me too. It sounds ridiculous, but what if you can truly succeed? Then wouldn''t I be regretting it to death later on?" Several people laughed and chuckled while following Gort in. First, they were shown to a sanitizing chamber one by one. Following that, they were given gloves and boots. And when the overly thick double-sided metal door at the other end was opened, all they could say was¡ªDAMN! Their eyes now throbbed in their sockets when staring at the unbelieve scene before them. Where were they? What mythical land had they now found themselves in? And why was everything several times bigger in size than usual? Could tulips grow so big that they were now the size of 6 feet tall humans? Have you ever seen a tomato so big? Could it be that the fairy godmother in Cinderella didn''t use magical powers to create a carriage from a pumpkin, but could actually make one by growing one herself and carving it up from the inside? Sure, there were no pumpkins here, but one gets the picture, okay? This... This.... This... Till now, everyone''s knees couldn''t stop quaking. And only when they touched these growing produce, did they believe everything was real. They all got crouched down, touching, observing and inspecting these produce. Only after doing this, did they confirm that they were indeed looking at tomatoes, watermelons and ginsengs. So how did they make it grow so big artificially? Truth be told, when it comes to artificial growth of any product, most people get scared because of the risk when it comes to taste and nutrition. ''It seems that Gort didn''t disappoint, but how does the taste go?'' Payne Hanberg thought. And just like him, others also wanted to know what it tasted like. Gort, as if sensing their thoughts, now led everyone black to the Cafeteria. And soon enough, Clare Rei appeared with the wives of the men, rolling trolleys with dishes covered with serving lids. ¡ªAnd now, was the moment of truth. The group took spoonfuls of the dishes, and almost couldn''t contain the excitement they now felty. Slurp, slurp, slurp~ No one knew when, but everyone suddenly couldn''t pull themselves from their meals. Eat, eat, eat! They''ve never eaten anything so good in their lives. The rice was normal, but the tomato sauce was on another whole level. It was so good that they felt like seizing the remaining tomato sauce on the table and gulping all down their throats greedily. Crunch~ The watermelon pieces were also the right mix of crunchy and juicy. But there was also a magical element to it that brought out the watermelon''s true taste. And don''t even get them started on the ginseng. Help, help... they couldn''t stop eating. Who will come to save them? Who can tell them why everything tastes so good now? "Damn you! Don''t you know the meaning of sharing? Let go of that serving now." S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Screw you! You''re one to talk to, after finishing a whole bowl of those melons all by yourself!" "Hey, old man, don''t think that because of your age, you can wallow up so many dishes and we won''t say a thing!" "Oh yeah? Well, bite me! Who made you all slow? I''ll have you know that in my younger days, I wasn''t called Speedy Jaws for nothing!" "Mwa, mwa, mwa~... What is this taste? What is this sweetness? More, more... I must have more!" ... There was 17 minutes of uninterrupted chowing and conversation. Even the most elegant and wealthiest of them didn''t know when they had developed the habit of eating like pigs. Strength, their fatigue had vanished into thin air, and some of them even felt that their hidden ailments had also decreased too. Perhaps it was psychological? Chapter 16: The Future Is Now Chapter 16: The Future Is NowIt was so good that many felt like crying. Leaning into their seats, some burped embarrassingly and sighed with relish. The atmosphere among them was no longer tense, but very warm and chummy, as though they were old friends who have known each other for decades. Of course, if you forget the scene of them cursing and fighting each other, it would look like they have been long-time friends. As agricultural buyers, they have eaten a lot of fruits and foods of various variations, but none tasted as excellent as the ones eaten today. They even feared that after leaving, they might not have the appetite to eat ordinary dishes anymore. "Sure enough, money is meant to be spent on good food." "Have you ever eaten anything so extraordinary?... And is it just me, or did you all feel less fatigued after the meal?" Several people paused momentarily, before vigorously bobbing their heads like chickens. Hendo, Old Axe, and Frosch, who were assisting in clearing the dishes, almost dropped the items in their hands when hearing this. Could it be?... Could it really be true that these dishes have medical capabilities as promised? As farmers, they admitted that the artificially grown foods had a super growth rate. Though they felt these buyers were eating exaggeratingly, they can also accept that perhaps it tastes better than the normal ones. However, what they still felt was impossible, was for there to be any immediate medical results after a single meal. Even Comrade Park was amazed to feel the changes in his body too. And what about the taste? Comrade Park licked his lips with relish, already thinking of how to persuade Hendo and the others to agree for some of the produce to be used in the staff kitchen for meals. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gort had suggested this at the start, but no one agreed, seeing the watermelons, tomatoes, and Ginseng as money. But who would have known that it would taste so good and have such a magical effect? He and Gort ate alongside the buyers. So Comrade Park''s thoughts were now distracted by the food party in his mouth. Swishing his tongue and licking his teeth back and forth, Comrade Park swallowed up the remaining food essence with relish. Hahahahahahahah~ Gort was the calmest amongst them all. "What are your thoughts, fellow buyers?" "As I promised, the taste is not to be underestimated. Again, one important thing I must tell you all is that the shelf life without fridges and modern technology is also really good." "Take this Tomato for instance¡ª" On cue, Clare Rei was hauling a trolley with a giant Tomato on display. "If sliced, it will remain 100% intact out in the open air for 1 month... before showing signs of deterioration. It will take another month for it to get completely rotten... that is if it''s sliced open." Everyone leaned forward, with their eyes now popping out of their sockets and their jaws dropped to the grounds. But Gort was not about to stop now. "Bruising is normal during transportation for most fruit, but I assure you... ours is different. I''m sure many of you also noticed the stronger outer coat of our products." "And even if bruised or bumped, so long as the outer coat is still intact, the fruit will have a shelf life of 3 months before getting completely rotten." "2 months before the decay process starts and another month before it becomes rotten to the core." "And when placed in a fridge, it can last for 3 months before the decay process starts. The important thing to note is that once decaying starts, it will always have just 1 month to go before it gets inedible and rotten." Boom! A grenade went off in the minds of these buyers, especially Payne Hanberg who now stood abruptly, staring at the tomato as though it was his second wife. "Sorry, but did you say it has a shelf life of 3 months when not sliced?" Even Hendo, who was a farmer, felt the matter was incredulous. You must know that depending on their ripeness when purchased, tomatoes typically stay fresh for about 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature, depending on their ripeness when purchased. If stored in a refrigerator, they can last up to 1 week. So how could they not be dumbfounded by the magical shelf life Gort spoke of? "What about the texture and flavor once refrigerated?" Payne Hanberg asked, calmly his quaky nerves in the process. Everyone knows that putting tomatoes and many crops in the fridge may affect their texture and flavor, even if it prolongs their lifespan. That''s why for the best taste, it was advisable to store them at room temperature and consume them as soon as possible. Do this if you know you''re going to eat them all in a week or a week and a half. You can store them in the fridge if you know you''ll not be eating them anytime soon. They typically last an extra week compared to when placed outdoors at room temperature. So when it comes to flavor and texture when refrigerated, with these artificially grown crops, how much of its taste and original texture is actually lost? "Everyone, there''s no need to worry. In fact, only 0.000001% is lost for both flavor and texture during refrigeration." Hiss~ The group of listeners sucked in air exaggeratedly. That low? Are you sure you''ve run the numbers correctly? The expression on the buyer''s said what they thought. Gort chuckled in amusement when looking at their faces. Yet there was an absolute wave of confidence in his gaze when talking about his company''s yields. "Ladies and Gentlemen, I guarantee you that I am the future¡ª the future sun that has not dawned yet, one that will energize and Level technology forward.... So my dear buyers, what you all are witnessing, is history in the making!" Chapter 17: Negociations Chapter 17: NegociationsPrice! Now was the time to talk about money. Payne Hanberg lightly wiped his mouth with a napkin. "Junior Gort, if these products do all you say they can, it could be a revolutionary matter that will push our country at the forefront of economic bliss!" Everyone in the world would definitely want a piece of this miraculous goods. What? It can cure diseases, lighten fatigue, heal some hidden ailments, and you don''t think they''d want to have a piece of it too? What is every human''s truest desire?¡ªTo live! They all want to live and have the time of their lives. Who likes feeling sick and weak? Who doesn''t want to feel strong all the time? Several people sat up straight, knowing that the goods Gort and his team were offering to the world, didn''t just have a delicious taste and a long shelf life, but also had great medicinal value too. Everyone felt that although they haven''t taken these goods to their labs for tests yet, they understood their bodies and could already sense very small changes within. They had to admit that the changes weren''t obvious, but when you think about it... you suddenly realize you don''t feel that hidden pain in your chest, and so on. "Sir, your breathing has gotten a little better..." one of the secretaries whispered to his old boss. Yes... typically, when the boss breathes, his breathing is so loud, as though it was on a loudspeaker. But after eating, his breathing volume had lowered. It was as if someone had turned down the volume. What''s more, his boss''s chest wasn''t heaving so hard. He was actually breathing quite normally. "What?" Boss Daiko''s voice raised several octaves high. Now that they mentioned it, they suddenly felt a little better. The tightness in his chest had eased. Boss Daiko couldn''t recall the last time he felt this way. What was money without good health? Even though a test hasn''t been carried out yet, he and several people already believed the incredulousness of Gort''s words. Everyone now looked at Gort in awe, wondering how the hell a small village boy in such a desolate ace could create such miracles when those in great top-tier schools couldn''t. "Brother Gort, this old man, admires you." "Same here, I respect you. You said you have a limited supply now, so I, Lilian Fullbuster, am willing to bid 100 Gwins per 5 catties for EVERYTHING." Instantly, the other buyers grew anxious. What? We were all chummy just now, and you dare to stab them in the back like this, wanting it all? Hmph! They''ve got two words for you, lady¡ªDREAM ON! "I''ll offer 160 per 5 Catties!" "No! I''ll give 220!" "Bah! What is 220? Listen to me, brother Gort, I''ll give 350 Gwins per 5 Catties!" Comrade Park and the staff who were listening, almost tripped on the spot when hearing the incredulous prices thrown their way. They must emphasize that these watermelons weighed 45 Catties! {*** 1 Pound =0.755 Catties.***} They''re willing to pay 350 per 5 catties... So didn''t this mean that a single watermelon would bring them a yield of 3,150 Gwins? **(350 ¡Á45/5)** That was 3,150 GWINS for 1!... And now, you''d say you want to buy the whole bunch of over 1,200? Isn''t that already 3.78 million? This was just on watermelon alone... what about the other goods they had? Definitely, the ginseng would sell for higher. The tomatoes will also be a sellout too. Oh my Buddha, they''ve never heard of so much money in their lives! ... Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Everyone, please don''t argue. I never said this was a bidding war." Gort chuckled. "Rather, I want you all to have an equal opportunity to have these products." Gort was smart. He had waited for them to bid vigorously, so he could know just how much these top buyers were willing to spend. Sometimes, a new product could fail because the piece set might be too high despite the product''s usefulness. For now, he was happy with how high they were willing to spend. For the watermelons, they all bided past 500 Gwins for 5 catties... meaning this much was nothing for them. For Ginseng, everyone knows how expensive ordinary Ginseng was, so it should come as a shock when they were willing to bid and exceed 8,000 Gwins for 5 Catties. Everyone felt it was only natural for it to be so. As for the tomatoes, they were comfortable to bid past 300 Gwins for 5 Catties. "Everyone, even though you all are willing to spend so much... here''s my offer as our company''s first of buyers" "For the watermelons... they will sell 400 Gwins per 5 catties." "The Tomatoes will sell 220 Gwins per 5 catties." "And lastly, our incredibly medicinal Ginseng will sell at 6,000 Gwins per 5 catties!" Do you know what 6,000 Gwins is? That''s someone''s monthly salary for a high paying job. But don''t underestimate the value of Ginseng in the medical world. If you find a Ginseng they classify as 5, 10 or even 50 years old and bring it to sell at a medical center, they''ll give you thousands to buy it off. Medical Ginseng was quite rare and very hard to cultivate, yet it was an important factor in fighting great diseases like cancer and many more. Several investors nodded their heads, suddenly feeling that they had gotten all these goods at a cheap bargain. As promised by Gort, they will get equal shares of products distributed for the first batch of goods. The second batch of goods will be ready every 2 weeks. So they must send their trucks to come pick it up biweekly! Chapter 18: Success or Not? Chapter 18: Success or Not?Great! Great! What Gort proposed was exactly what they wanted! Many people suddenly regretted why they didn''t come today with trucks to take their beloved goods home. "Just one more question brother Gort..." Payne Hanberg interjected everyone''s happy mood. "... Brother Gort, are there any side effects to these artificially grown products?" Something that grows so unnaturally with such abilities must have side effects, right? Everyone paused, looking at Gort with heavy faces. "Side effects?" Gort chuckled. "None." He even dared to say that the original impurities and troubles found in naturally grown plants didn''t exist in his. Gort leaned forward with a brimming smile. "Aren''t I giving you samples to take him?" "Ladies and gentlemen... I can assure that my products will be the foothold for humanity''s longevity!" ***** It was not an exaggeration to say that the first meeting with the buyers was a success. However, to test the ''truth'' about these artificially grown products, Gort had arranged 3 sets of boxes for each potential buyer. Their secretaries, drivers and staff who came with them were given one box too. It was amazing to know that Gort didn''t hesitate to slice and cut these giant products when dividing it up. Gort was confident that these sliced fruits would stay the same and wouldn''t rot or show signs of decay any time soon. Payne Hanberg came into the village with a doubtful look, but was leaning with smiles so wide they could brighten up the skies. All buyers were happy, driving out from the company and even waving at the villagers while leaving. Those who were scared earlier, now had relaxed expressions. Indeed, they witnessed a miracle. In their vehicles, some had already taken some slices of watermelon out of their boxes to eat during the trip back to the county. The appearance and disappearance of these great people only made the villagers boiling and burning with anxiety. "Hey... these people were leaving with smiles on their faces... do you think it''s because they were pleased with what they saw?" "Yeah! Yeah! I think so too! They must definitely be happy with our products!" "Hey... who made me Shareholder? Now, I can brag about OUR company''s success!" "Ahhh! When are the Fairbangs going to come out and tell us what happened there?" "Where is Hendo? Where is Old Axe? You guys should just spill it out already, or I don''t think I''ll be able to sleep well tonight!" **** One by one, the villagers became rowdy, not for anger, but from worry and anxiety. It''s indeed their investment, so it''s only right for them to know. Soon, Uncle Rufung stepped out with his chest easily high... though his body rejected his respect for these ''shareholders.'' "Everyone, Boss Gort wants me to let you know that the meeting was a success!" In an instant, all the villagers slapped and hugged each other, jumping and moving around happily. These villagers were simple-minded people. All they wanted to know was if it was a success or not. Of course those who didn''t become shareholders, still felt Gort was bragging. "Uncle, don''t worry. It must be a lie." The one who spoke was Wen Po. The Wen family has been against the Fairbang family for a long time because the Fairbang family has always been unanimously voted by the villagers to be the village heads for generations. And each time, the Wen family always comes close but ends up failing. So how can they not hate the Fairbangs? Despite the many tricks they pull and bribes, they still end up falling short. So if the Fairbangs say move right, they must try to convince people to move left. This is how they''ve always acted. "Uncles... aunties... My father said that even if the buyers leave happy, it doesn''t necessarily mean they will be willing to spend a Gwin on the so-called medicinal goods." They are all farmers who have been selling their goods at the markets for years. Many times, people smile and promise to come back and buy from them, but never show up. The next thing you know, these customers go to another stall and buy from someone else. Tch. Whether these buyers return for the purchase or not is not completely cemented right now. Well... Several people still listened to the young Wen Po, feeling that what he said made sense. At worst, they felt all Gort and his family might be able to sell, are ordinary products harvested from the grounds. Even if they made any profits, it won''t be as much as they promised everyone. Hmph! Everyone might not be able to even get as much as their original investments for a while now. And then... once these buyers realized that the goods they''re buying don''t have any super medical traits as promised, one could imagine the storm they''ll be bringing on the Fairbangs! Several people looked at Uncle Rufung, the ''shareholders,'' the company building and everything else in contempt. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just you wait... Soon, they would be the ones crying. Chapter 19: Hope! Chapter 19: Hope!The shock of everything made the villages woozy. But Uncle Rufung was not done talking yet. "Everyone, the boss also said that tonight, there will be a feast, courtesy of our Company!... You are all invited, because it will be there that Boss Gort will talk about the buyers'' thoughts." Good, good, good. There was an immediate uproar, as many now rushed forth to ask if they needed any help when preparing the emails for tonight''s festivities. Uncle Rufung shook his head sideways. Gort had told him there was no need for that. The company has actually been planning for tonight''s festivities for a few days now. It was going to be an outdoor one in an open space not too far from the company. They chose a certain slope that looked like a prairie. Everyone was invited, even those who weren''t ''shareholders.'' But while everyone was concerned with the upcoming festivities, now within the company, several people''s minds were getting blown when calculating just how much profit they''ll be making at the end of it all. Only now did Hendo, Frosh, Old Axe and several other elders understand how profitable Gort''s products really were. Is this the difference between a genius and them? Their products from farming could never raise so much money. But sure enough, if a genius goes through the route of Agriculture, his results will of course surpass theirs. "Water... I need water..." Hendo felt that his old bones could t take the shock. The muscles along his jaws were twitching, and even his toes began curling the more he thought of it. None of the others were in better condition. Even Park Fairbang''s and Clare Rei felt the room around them was getting smaller. You know that even though they believed in their son, believing was a matter different from seeing with their own eyes how willing the buyers were to pay. "Dad, what''s the matter with you?" Katrina frowned, wondering why her father was looking so pale after hearing the good news. "Daughter, you don''t understand." Frosh suddenly felt like going out for a smoke. Sigh... Several parents gave second looks to their children, and for the first time, placed their hands gently on their shoulders: "Son(s)/daughter(s), no matter what, you must follow Gort to the very end in this life." Suddenly, their dropping out of school no longer seemed like a bad thing. "_" [Children on the other end of the phone] What''s wrong with their parents? ****** Well, time flew by like a fart. Despite it already being 7 PM, the sun was still shining brightly. It looked like it wouldn''t be going anytime soon. The hot and delightful breeze flew across the prairie, sweeping the vibrant green blades of grass in one direction. Indeed, the hills were alive in this village. Despite its poverty, mother nature still blessed it with beauty and serenity. In various homes, people were now resting themselves to step out. "Honey, are you ready yet?" "Not yet! I''m looking for.... eh?... Have you seen my old black pipe?" "Mother... Mother... I''m already starving. Can''t you guys hurry it up?" "Hmph! You two better not dirty up your outfits before we go out. Don''t go running in the dirt before then, understand?" "Yes, ma''am." The village children were very simple hearted too. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unlike those in the cities and counties who watch TV, play games and do other high-tech things... Most village children still loved going out on adventures, fishing, farming, and playing outdoors most of the time. In their village, even though a majority of people had TVs, they still limited TV time for weekends only. Not even the adults were allowed to watch TV too. This reinforced the discipline to keep these children active and more willing to work at the fields and around the house too. Most villagers were afraid that if their children watched TV too often, they''d get lazy like most city children, not knowing how to help around the house. In most homes, the parents and even grandparents go out to the fields from morning to evening sometimes, farming and tilling the soil all day long. So imagine if they come home to no meal or even a dirty home? If a child is too young to start doing chores, the woman stays back to assist. But once the child reaches an age where she can hand wash her clothes, sweep the yard and floors, and do other matters, then she''s old enough to cook. By 6 and even 8, many village girls already know how well to cook for their parents and grandparents who work all day long. Some even bring lunch to their parents in the fields, returning with the bowls and empty dishes after the meal. So imagine if their children suddenly grew lazy and didn''t know how to help any more? What they feared was that many of their children would lack empathy and sensibility. Many times, they don''t need to ask their children to help. These children do it without question because they feel empathetic towards their parents who work hard to put a roof over their heads and food. Such values, they felt, couldn''t be learned easily by those living in the city. It''s true that they wanted their children to work in the city and live the big dream. But that doesn''t mean they don''t see the downsides of living there. It''s just that in the face of knee-deep poverty, sending their kids to the city one by one seemed like the best option. Chapter 20: Celebrations! Chapter 20: Celebrations!Well, whether poor or rich, there must be disadvantages to both sides. Nevertheless... to the villagers, there were more advantages to going to the city than staying in the village. The most crucial one being MARRIAGE! Their fear was that their children would never marry if they kept staying here. Do you know that in the entire country, their village ranked as the top in turns of how many bachelors stay bachelors till they die? The matter about their poverty is a well spread matter across the entire COUNTRY... So whose mother would want their daughter to marry into poverty and hunger? The biggest fear for many parents in Geldhan village is that their sons won''t marry. Daughters are easy to marry because a daughter moves into her husband''s home. Most of them are very glad when people from neighboring villages, cities and countries choose their daughters for marriage. The matchmakers are paid handsomely to introduce their daughters. Of course, most daughter''s also marry boys in Geldhan village, and continue living in Poverty. But as the generations passed, there were far more boys in Geldhan village compared to girls. The ratio is 6 to 1. So naturally, all mother''s fought vigorously to have their sons marry the few girls in the village. ... Or else what are the chances that these poor guys would go out to other places and compete with boys there and win? Although some people successfully married after leaving Geldhan village, most failed the moment they told their partners where they came from. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was how poor, wretched, and desolate Geldhan village was seen across the county and other parts of the world. That''s why when Gort promised to make them rich and make their sons marry, many felt a burst of willingness to grit their teeth and pull out money from hidden places to secure their children''s future. At this point, their hopes were all riding in the Fairbang Family to pull them out from the darkness. Thinking like so, everyone dressed extra nice today, feeling like true shareholders. After seeing the smiles from the leaving buyers, many felt their luck was about to change. With grin smiles and chests puffed proudly, they slammed and locked their windows and doors shut, marching towards the Prairie close to the company. This was it! This was it... the dawn of a new day. **** One by one, group by group, people showed up for the celebrations. The Prairie was filled with countless heads perching on its many beds of soft grass. Unlike other festivals in Geldhan village that started off with immediate festivities, this one was different. It was funny that some people were speaking, and the people around them instantly shushed them up. Shhhh!~ Quiet! Can''t you see they are at a company dinner party? 1...2...3... The entire place fell into neck-deep silence. Even those who coughed, felt like they did something wrong. No one had the heart to celebrate without hearing the news from Gort. "Look! They''re coming!" Someone yelled, and like synchronized robots, everyone''s head turned in one direction. Gort, Park Fairbang, the guards, staff and Gort''s sworn buddies, were all approaching from the company''s gates. Soon, they stood on the massive stone podium Gort had long requested to be built during the time construction was going on. He already chose this place to be a meeting spot between himself and all the shareholders. Next time, they will use the Village Hall for such matters. But for now, it was easier to use the Prairie. "Welcome everyone, to our company''s first Diner party after today''s success." "I know many of you still have doubts, but I just want to tell you that our company has managed to grow 1,200 watermelons, 500 Ginseng, and 800 Tomatoes." 800 tomatoes? That''s it? ?????? Know that if you can fill 2 drums with 800 tomatoes. Is that really all? Was that all it took to make the Investors happy? Pfft~ "A bunch of idiots!" Welland Poe''s voice echoed out, followed by another person. "Didn''t I tell you? You all will lose your initial Investments!!" Instantly, many villagers turned grim. "Get out! Get out of here! Can''t you see that Gort hasn''t finished talking yet?" "If you don''t know how to shut up, this old man will teach you how!" Several people lashed out in an instant. Their emotions traveled through their voices, because deep down, they also felt that growing 800 tomatoes was nothing to brag about. In the end, they have seen more yields in their life. Everyone seemed to have forgotten that 1 week ago, there were no tomatoes whatsoever. So how could everything, from watermelons to tomatoes and Ginseng grow so much in such a short time? . ~Ting! Bunten and Bullen, the twins, children of Hendo, rang the triangle in their hand to call for order. "Everyone, please settle down... I''m not done yet." Gort''s voice was unhurried, yet, it had an air of authority to it. "I know you must all have doubts, but perhaps, this... will clear things up for you." ~Whoosh! A cloth was pulled off the objects on the table, revealing an enormous Tomato, watermelon and Ginseng. No... what sort of gigantic foods were these? Seeing their expressions, Gort smirked while putting the last icing on the cake. "Uncles, aunties, everyone... one week was all we took to grow them to this size." WHAT? 1 week? Impossible! Everyone''s eyes moved maniacally, even the little children couldn''t before what they heard and saw. They were children of farmers and knew much about the soil and agriculture. So who can tell them what was going on? Chapter 21: Let Go Of That WATERMELON! Chapter 21: Let Go Of That WATERMELON!How did they... This .. this... this... Everyone stood up in disbelief, swearing they have never seen these foods and fruits grow so big in their lives. This must be a dream. Hiss~ Several people hissed when feeling the pain on the skin surface they just pinched. 1 week was all it took? Are you sure you didn''t secretly do this several months back and are just showing the results now? Nervously moistening their dry lips, several people felt they needed some goddamn air. They''ve been farming for generations, and one could say farming was now in their blood. Even though they didn''t know how all seeds and crops in this world grew, they understood the basic principles of growth. So who can tell them how it''s even humanly possible to have such results? "Artificial cultivation." Gort''s voice echoed across the space, leaving them murmuring his words as though they were in a cult. "Artificial Cultivation..." "Artificial cultivation..." Likely mindless zombies, they sat on the Prairie, muttering such words with unfocused eyes that stared into the space before them. Even those who were against Gort, also did the same. Wait! Hold on, hold on... If he cultivated it artificially, then doesn''t this mean that the taste would be far worse than that of ordinary Crops? Yes! So what if they managed to grow them this big? Taste wise, how did they compare? **** 45 minutes later, several people were truly regretting their decisions till their intestines churned. Taste wise... taste wise... FART! Are you an idiot? Can''t you see that even they were wolfing down the dishes before them like animals? "More! More! More!" Several people began fighting, eating and going in for second, third, and even forth rounds of food. "Old McGee, are you crying?" "Wooo~... Just let me cry. Have you ever tasted anything so good? The sourness from the sauce explodes in my mouth, leaving an unforgettable flavor. "incredible! The watermelon has a unique crunchiness to it that''s far better than what ordinary melons could provide." "Hey... The ginseng soup is definitely the best. I don''t know how to describe it, but it''s definitely the best!" S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Idiot! How can the ginseng soup beat the tomato sauce? Are your taste buds dead or something? Obviously, the tomatoes take the cake here!" "No way! The watermelons, although a fruit, definitely beat both of them!" "I like watermelons the most too!" "No, the Tomatoes!" "Ginseng!" "Watermelons!" "Tomatoes!" "Watermelons!" "Ginseng!" "WHAT? Old Grebber, are you looking for a fight? You dare snatch one of my watermelon slices when you just said you are a Ginseng man? Stop for me if you know you are a real man!" ... Already, war broke out, as everyone forgot themselves while eating. Some people even began brawling after having their food stolen from their hands. Dammit! This was enough to start a generational feud. Don''t think they won''t start one over food. If you ever tasted what they just tasted now, you too would start a feud with anyone who swindles your meal out of your hands. Look... even the children felt it reasonable to beat someone to a pulp because of this. After the festivities, several people went home with smiles, while others had faces that looked worse than death. Who would have known that Gort would be able to grow such goods in just a week? What made them choke and almost faint in a catatonic coma, was when Gort spoke on what agreement he had with the shareholders. What? You''re selling these goods for so much money? Poof~ Right there at them at the dinner, several people puked blood and coughed hard. When calculating the money in their minds, they soon realized that this first batch of products would yield over 60 million! But that wasn''t all. According to Gort, the next batch will be triple in number, and will definitely sell for 180 million or even more, if they get more buyers! "We''re rich! We''re rich!" Several shareholders jumped and almost touched the skies from Gort revelations. Gawkakakakkakaka~ "Do you also know that Boss Gort said our Dividend meeting will be held every 2 weeks to divide the shares?" "Wow! Why do I suddenly feel that 2 weeks is so far away?... Why is it only week 1 now?" "This means that the sharing will happen before the next batch gets shipped out. It seems that every 2 weeks, batches will be sent out." "Yes! And the more buyers and quantities we ship out, the more profit our company will have." "Hey, I have to call that old son of mine to quit his job in the city and come back... what are you working and killing yourself for when we now have money?" "That is, after all my daughter went through, they still treat her like trash in her company. Country girl this, country girl that... is t it better for her to work inside our Village company and earn a higher salary here?" "Aunt Janet, you''ve got a point. We''ll be receiving dividends as shareholders while our children receive salaries... I like the sound of that." "Hmph! So what if we''re from the village? Look! Isn''t it our village that is about to blow up in wealth now?" "As Gort said, soon, there will be countless girls begging to marry our sons and daughters!" Sure enough, with money in one''s pockets, all problems seem nonexistent. Chapter 22: Feud As Old As Time Chapter 22: Feud As Old As TimeSuch good news brought tears to the eyes of many. Several people had already started calling their children, families and friends while leaving the Prairie. [Mom, what''s the matter? Are you ill? Are you in any trouble? Is dad okay?] These were the first things their children and loved ones said. The undisguised care made many cry. "Son, come back home. You don''t have to suffer out there anymore. We are now rich!" "Daughter, you must quit that job in the city and return home fast. We are now rich!" Of course some called their spouses working outside the village. "Husband, I don''t care! I don''t care! The shares I bought have yielded fruits. Because of your work, the children and I only see you 1 week a month. Come home... There is no need to struggle any more." "_" [Daughters/sons/spouses/grandparents/family/friends in the city] What happened to their families/friends in the village all of a sudden? Rich? They in Geldhan village can actually get rich? IMPOSSIBLE! It''s like saying pigs will one day fly. How true can that be? ???? **** Happiness spread throughout the village like a wildfire. "Oh, if I had believed in it more, I should have bundled up all my savings and put towards biting shares." Several people sighed with regret, feeling envious of people like Hendo and the families of Gort''s closest friends who bought multiple shares. Look, even Uncle Rufung bought 7 Shares! That''s 7,000 Gwins! He really took it out of the bank and gave it total belief and confidence in Gort. Alas, they should have been bold and daring just like Rufung. In the end, no matter how worse their situation was with just 1 share, they still felt superior to those who didn''t have any shares at all. ~Pouf! Several people had blood in their eyes when staring at the Welland Family and a few bastard families that made them miss such profits. "Old Poe, you and I will never end! I really want to beat you bastards up." "That''s right, I shouldn''t have listened to your nonsense! Obviously, Gort is a genius. So how can he go wrong?" "Old Jean, you''re in cahoots with Old Poe too! Now I want to beat you all to death!" They began chasing these families around the village in fury, while others laughed gloatingly. What''s this now? Weren''t you all the ones mocking Gort and them earlier? How come you''re now regretting it? S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As for the Welland, Jean and several families that had feuds with the Fairbang Family, they now hid in their homes after escaping. "I don''t understand! How can this be happening?" "Why? Why? Why must it be that darn Fairbang Family that produces talents generation after generation?" "Are the Heavens blind? What''s so special about the Fairbang Family lineage?" Several people placed their hands on their heads, almost pulling out all their hair in frustration, helplessness and hate. "Father-in-law, why don''t we¨C" "No!" Welland Poe hastily lashed out at the wife. He would rather drink his own blood than beg The Fairbangs for shares. The feud between them has gone so long, he was sure that if doctors cut open his body, they would find hate corroding his insides. Park Fairbang''s father stole Grandpa Wellands beloved. That''s right, Welland Poe''s father lost a woman to Park Fairbangs father.... And that woman was Park Fairbang''s Mother. She was the most beautiful flower in the village at the time, but she chose Gort''s grandfather. ¡ªAnd now, what annoyed Poe the most was that like father, like son... Park Fairbang also stole the woman he, Welland Poe, had been eyeing for a long time too. Yup! Both men fought for Clare Rei at some point. Of course, Clare Rei felt Welland Poe was ridiculous since she hardly spoke to him or even showed any such intent. Are you okay in the head? When did she become ''his'' woman?... And what about their battle for top position in school, village chief title and so on? Apparently, the Wellands and the Fairbangs had long had feuds before the woman-stealing incidents. Be it in olden times from one matter to another. From land dispute, crop distribution, ancient titles, ranks, and whatnot... The Wellands had many reasons to feuds for centuries. And now, added to the mix of reasons, was Woman-stealer. So you see? This feud is one that seemed endless! Almost all Wellands hated the Fairbangs to a core in each generation. The same holds true for now. Welland Poe''s son, Welland Shin also hated Gort to death. He felt Gort was always stealing his spotlight. Welland Shin took Gort as an imaginary enemy, always wanting to compare his success with Gort''s. But no matter what he did, he always lost. Welland Shin was very bright. One could say that without Gort''s existence, he would have definitely been the number one star student in front of all teachers, even those in the county. Welland Shin is already accepted in one high-end prestigious and elite school paid and sponsored by the Government. He was taken as a ''seed'' candidate. He thought it was something to brag about. But who knew that Gort had been turning the same proposal down for years now? The last they heard, Welland Shin had gone abroad for some major school project, to stay a full year there before coming back. Chapter 23: Changing The World! Chapter 23: Changing The World!The Feud between the Fairbangs and the Wellands was a never ending one. In the end, who doesn''t like more money? They admit they too wanted to be rich, it was impossible for them to appear before these Fairbangs and offer to buy shares. To them, that would be a sign of defeat. A sign that proved that the Fairbangs were right. It would seem like they were bowing to the Fairbangs, and they didn''t want that at all! Well, thankfully, they won''t have to. Welland Poe''s face darkened, still refusing to believe the facts before him. ''Hmph! It''s just a fluke! I don''t believe you, Fairbang''s will always be so lucky!'' With that, Poe flicked his hand and ruthlessly turned away, heading him with a prideful stance. This is definitely not the end, they will see him. Don''t think he will cower just because of this momentary win for the Fairbangs. Like so, the village continued bustling and boiling. Many were now waiting in anticipation for the trucks from the buyers. Some also rushed to the Fairbang household, putting more names forth for volunteers. "Village chief, when the trucks come, you will need a strong person to help you load up the goods... why don''t I lend you my old man for that day?" "Village chief, my son will be back tomorrow! He will definitely come by to help !" "Village chief, this is our company too, so we must do our best to help in such times." "Village chief, what about me? I tell yah, don''t think that because of my cracking back, I won''t be able to assist. After eating that meal, I swear that my body seems to have reset!" "Hey! I want to volunteer too. I can do it, village chief! You''ve seen me work in the fields before and know how strong I can be. So let me volunteer that day to ensure smooth sailing." "Village Chief..." "Village chief..." sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Park Fairbang was suddenly overwhelmed. As for Gort, he was now hidden in his laboratory, working on other matters. No matter what Gort was doing he remained. And while things seemed Calm for Gort, the same couldn''t be said for the buyers who left yesterday... socially Payne Hanberg. . . Time flew by in a blink of an eye. But you see, Gort wasn''t the only one doing some form of research on his own. ~Bam! Payne Hanberg''s door was forced open by a youthful man about 32 years of age. Don''t think that Payne Hanberg was an old man. He was in his early 30''s. The person storming into his office like a madman was his best friend, Erin Cygnus. Erin was dubbed the ''Research Maniac'' by his peers since he loved hurrying himself in the lab all the time. Fortunately, he was a woman who knew how to appear on the scene and drag her husband out by the ear. Everyone at the facility knew his wife. She was actually a smart, witty and intelligent military woman. Once they made a report that he wasn''t eating or had missed several days of food due to his work at the lab, she would appear and drag him out without mercy. Was he a masochist? One could see the obvious love and awe in his eyes when looking at his heroic woman. When she wasn''t around, he was like a thick glacier of ice that couldn''t thaw out. However, in her presence, he turned into a little milk dog who wagged its tail at her every command. Erin worked in his company, so he gave his wife clearance to go in and drag him out whenever need be. "Brother Payne! Brother Payne! You won''t believe this!" Erin was too excited. "Take a look at these! I ran the tests 30 times each, and the results still come out the same?" They all show the same result. It''s just that these results are too insane. "Brother Payne, as you know, tomatoes are great sources of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Lycopene, Phytoene, and Beta-Carotene." "Brother Payne... because of all the nutritional values in tomatoes, they are a great help in reducing the risk of getting various ailments and even cancer." ~Flip, Flip! Erin turned the pages with great vigor, almost ripping them apart. "Here!... Take a look. Here are the ranges for the normal quantities, purities and percentages found in most tomatoes." "Then look at this one." Oh? Payne Hanberg''s left brow raised high when seeing the astronomical numbers shown before him. Erin continued ¨C "Look closely... These tomatoes have zero impurities... Zero! What''s more, their nutritional and medical values are over 200,000% greater than that of an ordinary tomato!" He wasn''t making this up. He ran the numbers multiple times and hit the same results again and again. Suddenly, Erin reached forth, grabbing Payne''s collar. "Listen to me, brother Payne. No matter what? You must sign the deal with that young man from Geldhan village?" Why?¡ªBecause what he has just tested is definitely a revolutionary product that will change the world as they know it! Chapter 24: A Great Medical Breakthrough! Chapter 24: A Great Medical Breakthrough!Great! Great! Great! Erin was far more excited than Payne because he for one could see the medicinal benefits in them. Do you know what it means for a single fruit to have its values and most unique and medical aspects to be amplified and multiplied by 100,000% compared to ordinary tomatoes? No wonder people feel changes in their bodies after a single meal. The medical worry in the Ginseng alone was even more ridiculous. He felt that just eating these fruits and foods alone could heal someone in the long run. No... the ''long run'' is such a far away time. Give it a couple of weeks and months, and they''ll be good to go, completely rid of their illnesses. This means that Cancer will soon become something as small as a common cold. What? Do you think that because of this, doctors will no longer be needed? Then you''re an idiot. Back in medieval times, Fever and even Chicken Pox was seen as Cancer to those people. They were dying left, right and center, and doctors have always been needed. Even in many Sci-fi movies, you see that each crew ship has a doctor, despite having high technology and super pills. Know that new diseases will always spring up as humanity advances. So finding a way to cure the current ones will always be a win-win for humanity. No matter what, doctors will always be needed. So any doctor who feels that their future is at stake, clearly doesn''t understand how the world works. Soon, someone will probably develop a way to convert these high products into drugs and medicines. Then, they will still get circulated into the hospitals. What? You what a shot that can cure cancer? Sure, but you will need about 2~3 during the span of 6 months. Hey, you say you have a hidden pain from an old wound? Sure. Take this pill 2 times a day for the next few months until it''s finished. You should be fine by then. ... Understand that just as doctors write prescriptions for fever, headaches, and migraines, all these illnesses will become so miniscule like those. Then, now illnesses will pop up. Probably not from these fruits since they showed no impurities and no chances of harming the human body. People fail to understand that the world itself is alive. And every decade or even century, it changes and spits out one or 2 things that bring about new diseases. Change and Evolution is always present. So what more can he say? Payne was amused by the animated Erin. "It''s that good?" ~Bam! Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Erin slammed his Palms on the table with a determined look. "Buddy... I stake my whole career on this... so BUY!" "Buy?" Payne shrugged. "I was planning to, anyway." Erin released a sigh of relief, glad that his buddy understood the importance of products he just showcased. "You know that this matter can''t remain hidden... I must tell Khalea." Khalea, his wife, came from a renowned military family. Her father is a well known figure who is still deeply rooted with some major military operations. As for his brother-in-law... Erin paused, thinning his lips so much they disappeared. Without saying a thing, Payne understood him. "Take half of whatever is left. I''m sure my sister-in-law needs it more." Erin felt warm. "Thank you, brother Payne." .... Several hours later, Erin now stood before his darling wife. Khalea narrowed her gaze at the reports. When she was done, she slowly raised her head and stared deeply at her husband on the other side of her desk. However, despite her calm expression, her hands couldn''t stop trembling. If Erin didn''t know his wife well, he would have thought she was unimpressed. Lea was the pet name Erin called Khalea. "Lea, I ran the tests 20 times for each product and came up with the same results." Erin paused¨C "So believe me when I say that big brother has a fighting chance with this." The couple quickly headed to the military hospital Khalea''s brother was in. Several guards saluted them with reverence. Laying on a bed was a stunning 31 year old man in a coma. His Coma was due to a heavy head injury he sustained during a mission. The Kin family and several people were just happy that they managed to keep him alive after the mission. He and his team of 10, single handedly ventured into one of the most dangerous parts of the country to retrieve a dangerous target. They did so successfully, but not without a few casualties. The mission was successful, no one died, and a few others were recovering. However, Khul Kin was the only one who fell deep into an indefinite coma 7 months ago. According to the doctors, he might wake up in a month, a year, 30 years, or even 90 years... No one knows when he will wake. Khalea sat beside her brother, gently running her hands through his hair. Her expression was soft when looking at the man who has steadily protected her from childhood till now. Khalea was 26 years old¡ª5 years younger than Khul Kin. Growing up, her brother has always been her light, protecting her when others bullied her. He was the one who taught her all her moves, and made her learn to defend herself when bullied in kindergarten. Yup. When she first ran home crying about getting bullied, her brother was the first to teach her some self-defense moves that her father taught him As the only son to such a great military personnel, her brother has always been taught martial arts since he was 3. You might say that''s too early, but some people believe that''s the perfect time to learn all sorts of flexible abilities like gymnastics, ballet dancing, you name it. So what''s wrong with practicing martial arts young? Chapter 25: The Merry Villagers Of Geldhan Chapter 25: The Merry Villagers Of Geldhan"Wife, don''t worry. I''m confident he will wake up soon enough." Prying Khul Kin''s lips open, the formula of crushed ginseng was forced down the unconscious man''s throat." What are you doing?" Director Shard appeared on the scene in time to see them pour the essence drop from the massive jug in Erin''s hand. He had only heard these 2 were and came to pay his respects and report on Khul Kin''s situation. So who can tell them why he came in to see such a murderous scene going in? "What the hell are you doing?!!" Doctor Shard felt the hairs on his body stand when looking at the empty massive container in Erin''s hand. The murder liquid! Don''t you know that whatever Coma patients eat must only eat food fed through tubes? Even though it''s possible to have them eat food through their mouths like in medieval times, you can''t can''t just drop random things in their mouths! Everything given to them is properly checked to ensure it won''t cause harm or aggravate their already weak and frail situation. "Nurse! Nurse!" Several nurses appeared in a flash, rushing quickly to assist Dr. Shard to check in the patient''s current situation. Suddenly, the patient''s beat rose out of nowhere, scaring them silly. "Look at what you''ve done?" Dr. Shard lashed out at the poised and composed Khalea and Erin. "Quick! Get the xxxx machine over here!" "Yes, Dr. Doctor!" "We need to¨C" Before they could do anything more, Khul Kin''s heart beat dropped and stayed at a steady beat, beating healthier than before. What''s going on? Dr. Shard stared at the monitor in perplexity, but quickly woke up to check the vitals of his patient. No! He must know what changes were going on inside his patient if he was going to fix the mess those 2 did. Dr. Shard was still in the midst of doing his full checkup when suddenly, a finger twitched. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Doctor Shard!... The patient moved!" WHAT? Khalea pleased her hand on her mouth, losing back her tears. At this time, her parents had also arrived just in time to hear the news. Well, someone told them a while ago that their daughter tried to kill their son. And now, they came in to see their son twitch his fingers instead... So was there some big misunderstanding that got the message to somehow get lost in translation? Sure enough, they knew their daughter could never do such a thing. She loved her brother too much. They knew right away that it must be a misunderstanding. "He... his fingers really moved?" Tears fell against their cheeks like a storm. How long have they waited for this day? How long have they waited for any good news of improvement? "Please, all of you step out. We will call in shortly." Dr. Sharma and the nurses, in their shock of the miraculous incident, had long gotten to drive Erin and Khalea out. But now that they remembered, they wasted no time shoving them out. An hour and a half later, Dr . Sharma looked at the test results he did severally, feeling his mind still blown away. Comparing the test results from yesterday and today, one would doubt they belong to the same human. If this was the result after months of treatment with some unique drug, he would understand. But this change happened in not a day... but just a few minutes. You tell him if that wasn''t enough to make him doubt his medical intellect and capabilities or not. ''Just what in the hell did they have him back there?'' .... For a moment, there was chaos and excitement buzzing around the many buyers after they ran some tests of their own. But all that was something the Villagers of Geldhan knew nothing about. Cock-A-Doodle-Doo~ The National anthem from the few farm chickens, rang out like clockwork. In the wee early hours of the morning, several people woke up with miles exposed to the skies. As per the ritual of many men, they brushed their mouths, washed their faces and still stepped out of their homes to pluck a special twig from the bushes. With it, they chewed, brushing again with mother nature''s gift. In ancient times, this stick was used as a toothbrush. And over time, although they used modern toothbrushes, one could still see these chewing sticks in their mouths throughout the day. Oops... They had no time to waste! Every household now had 1 or 2 people working either in the company or under a new construction project going on. Once again, the villagers of Geldhan village seemed excited. They rushed out to assist in constructing the company''s branch location.... or at least that''s what they thought it was. They were told that an even bigger and broader Company building was going to stand on the East, within the village. Who would open a company in the same rural village? They felt Gort was really something else. Some were also recruited again as company guards, while others were staff members. Several old seniors began walking around these company sites, inspecting and doing company Watch free of charge. "Hey, Gant Djinn! What are you doing there? Do you want to soil our great walls with those dirty hands of yours? GET AWAY from there now!" "Oh you, troublemaker! How dare you throw things on the walls to see how formidable they are? You, you, you, and you! Get to the village center and await your PUNISHMENT!" ... Chapter 26: First Signs of Wealth! Chapter 26: First Signs of Wealth!The days in Geldhan village were like this. Gort was speechless by the matter, especially after seeing how hilarious the elderly were treating the company''s site. In the end, Gort decided to allow the grandchildren of these people to get the First Draft Pick when the company under construction was finalized. He also gave them free food daily, which greatly rejuvenated the souls of these old fogies. Since that Village dinner, everyone''s mouth has been watering for more Company products. What sort of taste was that?¡ªIt was indescribable. These elderly people also found their bodies feeling way stronger than before. So after realizing how incredulous their ''company'' was, how dare they not protect it with everything in their heart? "Ki-Mo-Ra!... It''s you again! What the hell are you doing laying on the grass and hiding behind the Prairie like a thief?!" "That''s right? What the hell are you doing over there?" Their voices were so loud one could hear them yell from the furthest end of the village. "You better¨C" The old men paused when hearing the roar of vehicles from a distance. "Great! They are here!" The old men jumped several feet high, forgetting their ages. Bah! In the presence of history in the making, who cares about Old Age? "They''re here! They''re here!" Countless people screamed, jumped out their windows, left their farms and even left the fishing boats to rush towards the company''s direction, behind the uncountable number of tracks that drove by. "10!" "No! 14..." "Wrong again! 30!" "Oh my God! I count 50!" "65! 66... 68... 70!" Several people fell to their knees when seeing so many industrial transport trucks kicking the dust and zooming in with focus. "Great! Great!" "Hahahahahahaha... Little Gort said that only when the trucks show, will our money truly be here." "That''s right! Don''t forget that during the last dinner, our money bags still had to go back, test and think about it before signing contracts with our company!" "Wipe! Who was it that said that we will regret endorsing Gort?" "Who was it that said they would rather chew rocks than believe Gort can ever make so much money for us?" Wooooo~ Several villagers rubbed their watery eyes with their sleeves, knowing that their money was truly here! Because many were anticipating today''s matter, they had already applied to volunteer in packing and loading all goods. Who were they? Farmers at heart¡ªStrong farmers who could carry bags of tomatoes, grains, and onions, cabbages, and other foods on their heads while loading their own goods for the markets. So today, everyone had temporary access cards. And although they chose to volunteer, they would be paid with 1 or 2 company foods to take back home. The Giant watermelon? The Giant Tomato? The massive Ginseng?... Which one is it? Well, no matter which goodies they get from them, everyone would be pleased. You don''t know that since attending the company''s dinner, the food at home didn''t taste so good any more. They just... Sigh... they felt the difference was like heaven and hell. Stepping into the company, they looked around with excitement. This was the first time a majority of them stepped in since the walls were constructed. Well, I''ll be damned! Several people were taken aback by how otherworldly the space between the walls were. Even the company workers and guards who came here everyday were amazed by the enchanting surroundings. Soon, the group of villagers rolled up their sleeves and began transporting and loading up all goods on the trucks. "45th Basket!" S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "64th Basket!" "89!..." "... I00!" ''109..." "128..." The numbers kept going up, as they loaded. These village comrades were full of energy, counting baskets, like counting money in their bank accounts. "Easy there, yah filthy dog! Don''t throw them like that!" "Careful boy! Just 1 basket of Ginseng can buy out this old man''s salary in a heartbeat!" As the men and boys worked, the women crowded around, talking and calculating the money in their pockets. Everyone was very excited and celebratory, except for the other few households who refused to invest in the company. With menacing eyebrows, they stared at the culprits who messed with their chances. Dammit! Where is their machete? You can play with a man''s heart, but you should never play with his money! "Old Poe, I want you all to die for me now!" Chapter 27: The Confident Villagers Chapter 27: The Confident VillagersThe trucks were here for Shipment, and the village was still assisting in loading. Looking at the trucks, many still couldn''t believe it was truly happening. Are they blind? Or are their brains truly registering what their eyes were seeing? The sight of countless vehicles driving in and out aroused a steadfast joy within them. Everyone was thrilled... except for those who now regret it so much their eyes were turning a frightening shade of red. The more cargo that was packed in and the more trucks driven out, the greater the pain they felt in their hearts. Just in these past days, do you know how many times they have twisted and turned in their beds, waking up from nightmares about them swimming in money, all for it to suddenly disappear? ~Ahhh! Some of them had awakened at night, sweating and screaming so loudly they woke up their neighbors too. They regret it so much! Their regret was causing their bodies to subconsciously use their mouths in breathing, rather than their nostrils. So now, when standing outside the company gates and listening to the excitement of their fellow villagers, they all wished they could slap their former selves to death. What about those who initially bought shares and withdrew them in the end? Of course, there were some who withdrew a majority of their shares, keeping just 1 share. Even though they regretted not keeping it all, they at least had something in the company. But for those with absolutely nothing, they kept staring at the Wen family and the Jiang family, wanting to rush up to these bastards and fight them to death. However, after sensing their intentions, the Wens and Jiang''s fled in a haste, not daring to watch this close up anymore. ~Oops... After all the beating they''ve received these past few days, they dared not stay so close to watch the excitement. You don''t understand. They have been spat at by other children, ganged up against with a sack on their heads, tripped and even cursed at with mouth loads of saliva spewing their way. In and out the vehicles drove. And with almost all shareholders, women, children and men assisting, they were finally able to get everything packed and sent out before the day ended. Why... It was already 9:15 PM when they loaded and sent the last truck off. S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Everyone''s body was heavy and fatigued, but they didn''t care at all. They all gathered so late at night after such a heavy day''s work. No one had gone farming today because of such a big matter. Even those who weren''t shareholders, didn''t have the gull ladder, the liver, or heart to work right now. After confirming that the work was finally over, everyone of course lined up to take their rewards for the day. Gort emerged from his office, with a broad smile. He gave a deep bow, before parting his lips. "Uncles, aunties, everyone... Thank you for all your hard work! We would have never gotten so many shipments out in one day if not for you all!" Hey... Several people scratched their heads and laughed awkwardly. Their chests also swelling with pride, feeling they were greatly valued by a genius. "Nephew Gort, what are you saying? If we, your uncle''s and aunts don''t help now, who will?" "Ayy... This is nothing. Let me tell you that in my younger days, I could even load up 500 trucks in one day, all by myself!" "Pffft~... Just you? Who was it who kept complaining of tiredness and skipping formwork to go play by the river back in those days?" "Bah! If you can load 500 trucks on your own, then I can also carry 4 lions on my head while balancing 2 trucks on both hands." Gort chuckled, feeling warmth in his heart. He knew that regardless of the few bad seeds among the villagers, a majority of them were simple minded, straightforward and good at heart. "Everyone, as promised, here are your rewards!" Great! Several people lined up, carried their rewards and rushed home to turn in for the night. So big! The tomatoes, watermelons and ginseng weighed so much that they were already sweating before reaching their kitchens. "Didn''t he say that even if we cut it open, it wouldn''t go back or begin the rotting process?" Well, although it was typically too late for them to eat as per their usual eating time, they still cut the watermelons, chewing on the juicy sticks with relish. Little children or 3 and even 5, eat with excitement, wishing their bellies could take in more food than now. "Mom, when I grow up, I want to be a farmer like my brother Gort!" Their mouths still wanted more, but their bellies refused to take in more. Hey... It was incredible how filling and delicious everything was. Some of them had fridges, while others did not. And even the fridges they had were very old fridges used several generations ago. Many in today''s world will call these fridges vintage. In fact, these fridges could no longer be sold in any stores. For those who didn''t have fridges, they had their local cellars underground to store food. The temperature there were fridge temperatures that kept everything cool. It was amazing to know that after eating so many watermelon strips, they still didn''t eat 1/5th of the watermelons. Several families stored these foods with care. And in the days, weeks and even time to come, their eyes would widen so wide after seeing how well preserved and intact these foods remained. Amazing!... It was an agricultural miracle. Of course, all this was in the future. For now, they were only marveled by the taste and by the quantity stored within each food. Chapter 28: Day One! Chapter 28: Day One!Morning came in a blink of an eye. The sun began to appear over the horizon, bringing welcoming warm rays to the land. The first rays of sun were not the beginning of the warmth. It was already scorching hot before the sun had even peeked through the horizon. The stagnant heat was quite thrilling. Oh my Buddha! Where did this trifling heat come from? As the sunshine tickled their noses, they ate the hearty meals on their plates. "Roy, don''t forget who you are. You must work hard while there and make your father and I proud." The young Roy nodded now absorbed in his parents'' teachings. Little Roy was 13 years old. He should be in school, but the few times they sent him to school, he couldn''t understand anything at all. He felt he was too stupid for school, resulting in him choosing to stay back and farm. He felt there was no need to waste the few savings his parents had. Rather than going to school, he preferred learning a trade. In the city, some could be Mechanics, carpenters, you name it. They went to strange schools that only taught trades. Aren''t there many wealthy and great people who didn''t complete school? The moment they understood the trade they were interested in, they focused on it till they made it big. Roy knew his parents were secretly disappointed, and had always wanted to prove to them that farming was also a noble job. What''s wrong with being a farmer? He knew farmers in the country were poorer than the majority of other jobs out there. But so what? It was something he knew and believed he could do very well. Just because there''s no true breakthrough or true farmer who was a millionaire in today''s society, didn''t mean it could not be done. Although he thought so, a greater part of him also felt it would be impossible. But who knew he would live to the day when he saw such a thing happen right before his very eyes. Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Big brother Gort did it! He chose farming and agriculture to make money. Not just simple money... crazy money that could make the dead rise from their graves. After gobbling down his meal, Roy hurried to the company''s grounds for his first day at work. . Day 1. "One two three! One two three!" Across the village, one could hear the sounds of guards and young day shift workers, jogging around in unison before their shift began. Have you ever seen a job that requires that 2 hours out of the 6 hours be used for body strengthening and training? If they didn''t know any better, they would have thought their Boss Gort was preparing for some upcoming war. There were 2 training sessions a day: one before the morning shift, and one before the afternoon shift began. They were to get their asses here and train, no matter what. "Pay attention to your legs!" "Keep them straight and tuck in your blue!" "What the hell are you looking at, huh Knox? That''s right, focus on your training and stop wasting everyone''s time!" "Roy, look forward!" "One two three! One two three!" Although the group were not particularly large in number, they still managed to look like battalions in training. Everyone was secretly amazed when seeing Uncle Rufung''s legs no longer crippled. If anything, his body looked tougher and his speed was incredibly fast. As village people who spent their days working, running and doing all sorts of outdoors activities, they all felt that even they found it hard keeping up with the intense training they were put through. Hell! Did they steal Gort''s crush or something? Or else why would they be put under such cruelty? Several people had tears but couldn''t cry, as their ducts were now invaded by the salty waters rolling down their foreheads. Soon, they circled back towards the company, where they resisted for just a few breaths before doing a series of frog jumps. Pushups, sit-ups, you name it, they did it. "Good!" Rufung''s burly voice echoed across the entire scene. "For so long as you work here, you will keep up with your training 5 times a week, until their bones crack, break and become anew." What? Roy almost fell on his face from Rufung''s words. He came here to work and not to train for the military. So what was all this? "No need to look at me like that. These are the requirements pushed down by your Boss. And I, more than anyone else, agree with them." "Of course, if you find it all too hard to beat, you can leave the company for good at any time!" A forced melon isn''t sweet. So why force them to stay behind? Those who wanted to complain, all swallowed their words innocently. After proudly leaving home today, you want them to return saying they quit, after day 1? No way! Like so, Roy toughened his mind up for the long run while heading to the locker room to take a bath and shower. Woow! He noticed that before starting work, they were given freshly squashed watermelons and ginseng, blended together at the right proportions to create a super energy drink that boosted their systems. Incredible! The fatigue vanished in a second. Roy felt like he didn''t even go through tedious training from before. It was as though he was waking up from bed, in pique conditions now. ''How did brother Gort do it?'' Working in the Greenhouse, Gort felt his farming experience from before was just trash. What sort of fantasy farming was this? Two (2) days later, he saw the fruits of his labor, and even packed them into trucks in a daze. Who am I? Where am I? What am I? Chapter 29: Successful Explosion Chapter 29: Successful ExplosionInside Gort''s office, Park Fairbang, Clare Rei, and all Gort''s sworn friends, had gathered. They stood and sat in silence, listening to Gort handle call after call. Gort was in a conference call with many. [Brother Gort, it''s incredible! Although it''s just a few days since we put these goods into circulation, the Market''s response has already quadrupled our expectations.] [Yes, yes...first off, the products are large, and can be eaten for long periods. You don''t know that typical watermelons are airy, but these ones are compact, full, plump and massive.] [Exactly! Even the Ginseng felt like it''s a combination of several powerful and potent Ginseng''s combined into 1.] [That''s what I''m saying, Old Payne. These goods don''t only look good in appearance but are so rich in taste and aroma too. My wife prepared some tomato soup for me yesterday, and the smell wafted so far away that my neighbors all contained the next day about not inviting them for a meal.] [Don''t forget its strength and sturdiness. You all have to know that we put it to the test these past few days, and found that even after testing, the outer flesh''s strength is far greater than that of ordinary foods and fruits.] [I agree. Did you know that after accidentally dropping one of the tomatoes to the ground, it didn''t squish at all.] [Miraculous... truly miraculous. These foods and fruits were picked up fresh and shipped to our cold storage. They are so well preserved, and their nutritional values are still very well maintained.] [Boss Gort, do you know that several doctors and rich friends of hours have already bought these goods in high supply from me? My friends who own restaurants have been calling me since yesterday about the sudden triple in sales... everyone is rushing to their restaurants, and there is even a trending and buzzing news about it on VPY!] Gort chuckled, amused by their overly excited voices. Sure enough, gold will shine even if covered by a landslide of dust. Gort was very confident of their products, so how could it just sell? ... "Hahahahaha, as I said, my GF Worldtech would definitely not disappoint you." [Indeed, Brother Gort. We were not disappointed in the least bit.] Several buyers commented, still thinking of the rush that took place when they first circulated these goods into the markets. They''ve never seen any non canned or plastic-packaged goods that have sold out so well. With the way people were rushing to buy tomatoes, you would think it was some designer Tomato created by some world wide celebrity. They''ve never seen something sell out so well with just word of mouth alone and no advertising. In today''s world, where will you ever hear of such a thing happening? Believe it or not, the goods had already reached the media. It has caught the media''s attention, and the fights happening for it were even more intense than on Black Fridays, Moon Festivals and other events. There was boxing, kicking, and even hair-grabbing, all for these products. "You bastard! Let go of those tomatoes now!" "How dare you take my ginseng? Just take one more bite and I will show you why they called me Star Riser! If I punch you, stars will start rising around your eyes." "Wipe! Who is it? Who is it who touched my tomato in the fridge? I swear, I won''t be angry. I just want to have a one-on-one with you, that''s all." "Bitch! Don''t you know that''s my beauty pill? After eating the ginseng for 5 days, my face has become plump like a baby''s buttocks. Don''t you know that it''s practically a crime to mess with a woman''s beauty?" "Robber! Robbery!... Hell! Help! That thief just stole my tomatoes!" "Thief! Thief! My Ginseng!" "Wooooo~... Mr. Police officer I want to report a crime! This bastard stole my watermelon slice! Kill him, kill him now! In fact, deserves to be shot to death for this!" ... The benefits of these goodies were too hard to miss. Even a blind man can feel the changes in their bodies after eating these foods. Again, despite being expensive compared to their regular counterparts, they lasted for very long, and could go a long way too. What''s more, they improve beauty, clear toxins, make the skin look younger, cure fatigue, strengthen bones, improve inner strength, and do so many things. So in the end, it was more economical to spend money on these goodies. For the buyers, they realized that they don''t need to spend money pumping preservation chemicals into these fruits to be shipped around the country and even abroad to the other neighboring countries. Then doesn''t this already cut down their cost of Several buyers suddenly found out that the goods they thought plenty in stock, now dwindled down into crumbs by the day. Suddenly, the change in their demeanor would be sensed through the phone. [Mr. Gort, I know we already signed contracts, but can you increase production and the supply quantity?] S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Sure," Gort nodded. "I''ll email you new contracts... Pleasure doing business with you all. We''ll talk soon... And oh, I did receive all payments received." So yes, it was indeed a pleasure doing business with them. With that, the meeting concluded. However, with the hefty sum of money cleared, checked and received in the company''s account, Gort rubbed his palms together, knowing it was finally time to reward the shareholders! After all, the shareholder meeting was just in 6 days time, no? Chapter 30: More Responsibilities Chapter 30: More ResponsibilitiesAfter Gort''s call, he looked up to see the trembling pupils from everyone around him. "Boss... boss... did they... did they just say they were willing to pay more than the arranged price if we could double shipment?" Everyone felt like it was a dream. "I need air... I¨C" Comrade Park fell to a seat, still feeling his legs wobbling like jelly. "We are rich... we are rich... we are RICH..." he kept muttering these worlds over and over again, while staring at the space in front of him with unfocused eyes. "There, there..." Clare Rei soothed her husband, despite her too feeling wobbly. A while ago, they were ordinary farmers with peanuts in their bank accounts. And now¡ª Well, the change was enough to make a blind man see again. "Brother Fang..." Katrina, Linty, Tenten, and the Rostall twins: Bunten and Bullen, all stared at their boss in awe. This is the boss they swore to follow. Even if he said jump, they would only ask high high they''re supposed to jump. Alright, back to work. "Boss, here''s the report of all tree seedlings collected... I have the list of fruit, and crop seedlings." "Boss, I''ve collected grains, weeds, flowers and other natural seedlings... as instructed, I focused on unique plants and sea saplings." Linty and Tenten reported their findings. Their reports were each over 300 pages long, as they listed the names, as well as scientific names for all items collected. They''ve collected and collected and collected so much. Yet, it didn''t reach even 1% of what this planet had to offer. Do you know how many plants exist in this world, be it on land or under the waters? They never knew the world was so fast until today. Gort flipped through the pages in a flash, already storing everything in his photographic memory. "Good... Don''t be discouraged. This much is still great." "Yes, boss." Both nodded heavily. They still had a long way to go, if they were going to preserve humanity''s home. Tenten and Linty then stepped back, allowing Katrina, and the Rostall twins to take the limelight. What were their duties? Of course they were tasked with handling all company matters. S§×arch* The ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The twins handled payments and other HR matters, while Katrina acted as the company''s main secretary. She was mostly the one all buyers got in contact with apart from Gort. As for Park Fairbang, he handled stock and distribution. Everyone had something to do in this company, but their strength was not enough, which was why they began a hiring spree within the village. Katrina was training several secretaries under her belt, and everyone else had people who called them bosses too. In fact, most parents sent their children to follow them. For the parents themselves, they preferred to have their hands in the dirt. Of course, there were still about 30% of recruits who were parents and grandparents. Hey, a job is a job. They didn''t discriminate with age. Please!... With their foods given for free in the cafeteria, you best believe everyone would subconsciously grow stronger without even knowing it. "Alright... everyone did good. However, starting from tomorrow, things will get far busier than they already are." Right! Everyone nodded, knowing this was just the tip of the iceberg if they were to actually save the world. They must start collecting as many animals, bugs and living things... 10 for each species type. For example, Wolf spiders. They need 10 of those.... Tarantulas... also 10. 10 of each type of species and subclass. Yellow baboons... 10.... Hamadryads Baboons... 10. Everything must be preserved! Gort''s eyes narrowed deeply. If they can collect more, they would. But for now, they needed government approval to allow this. "Start with things we can collect first. Ants, bugs... pets..." They all nodded deeply. "Everyone, we are going to build a Zoo!" "Yes, Boss!" With that, their mission was clearer. And just like that, the day flew by in the blink of an eye. ... [Rise and shine, host, it''s another brand new day] Gort woke up today from his laboratory, wiping the salvia stain from the corners of his mouth. Hey... he just found another way to strengthen the formula given by the system. [Host, I knew you could do it.] The system was ecstatic, though its voice still sounded neutral and robotic. It stared at Gort with an unprecedented light... No one knew what it was thinking. ~Ding! [Congratulations host, on completing task 1 and 2] With that, all tasks appeared before him. [Main Missions: Task 1: Saving humanity is not just a job for the host alone. Get at least 40% of villagers to participate in one way or another in raising awareness. Taal 2: Please develop the fertilizer and collect 10 sets of seeds from each plant, tree of vegetation on Blue Star''s land surface. Task 3: Generate a steady stream of income to support any future technologies to be built before the Flood arrives! Note//: To unlock more vital technologies, complete at least 1 task given.] Gort nodded thoughtfully. Now that task one and two are completed, what rewards will he have next? Chapter 31: System Rewards! Chapter 31: System Rewards!Ding! [Rewards For: >Task 1: Bio Gene Neural Light Speed VR Communicator. With the Bio Gene Neural LS communicator, VR becomes reality and reality becomes VR. As the name suggests, it can connect with other ''locators'' several billion Light Speeds away. >Task 2: Bio Universal Protective Shield ¡ª Completely see-through force field designed to protect against universal attacks. For more features on these rewards, it''s best the host creates and explores their advantages.] ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª Oh? Gort had to admit that having these 2 rewards was quite refreshing. Don''t think that the first reward was just for immersive VR alone. With that reward, they''ll be able to communicate with others, no longer using cellphones, but devices they could touch and probably control devices neurotically. Well, there was more to the first reward than what met the eyes. As for the 2nd reward, it was definitely a must! They needed a strong barrier to protect them against not only the elements of this world, but the elements from out of space too. What if another mega meteor shower decides to pop on any planet or place they choose to go to in another year or so? And who said anything about leaving their current planet? Yes, yes, many might think going to mars, going to the moon or going to some other galaxy and Fairway place to resettle was great, but what was wrong about fixing the place they already had? This world was breathable to them. That''s the first point. Secondly, they were quite used to it. Gort chuckled, thinking of the grand design he had for humanity. ''Soon, it''ll be time to share my thoughts.'' But not now... not now when no one believes him. He would wait for the first true sign to explode, before making an announcement to the world! Whether they chose to believe it at that point, was all up to them. Taking several stretches in his Lab, Gort decided to leave and head to the company to check things out. "Good morning, Nephew Gong!" "Morning, Gort!" "Morning, brother Gort!" (^_^) Gort has always been popular since he was young, especially with his title as a once-in-a-billion genius. However, the enthusiasm of the villagers these days was something else. "My God! Gort! How can you be walking under this booking morning heat without someone Fanning you?" "Exactly! What if your brain fries from all this heat? Don''t you know your brain is the embodiment of the company''s money?" In other words, their money? "Candan!!!!... Where is that boy? Come here and fan your brother Gort with this leaf thin tree bark until he enters the company." "Lucrane! Go get water for Gort! Can''t you see his brain must remain cool at all times? Trust me, I know what I''m saying!" Gort opened and closed his mouth, finding himself helpless against everyone''s care. What the hell? Was he a computer that needed cooling when faced with excessive heat? Excuse him, but he has always moved under this scorching sun since he could recall, and has still maintained being a genius. So do you really think it will be now that his brain chooses to fry? Everyone looked around, avoiding his gaze, as though it didn''t concern them. Sure, it has never happened before. But who is to say it won''t happen now? Before, there was no such thing as the company. Now, there is. So what''s so surprising about this? If possible, they wished he could fly or even teleport into his office and never put his brain under so much stress again. (-_-) Sigh... Forget it. Gort shook his head wryly. If they were already acting like this now, then how would they act when the money eventually enters their bank accounts? S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hey... Gort initially wanted to check the newest sites under construction. But seeing how many juniors were following around him, he decided to head straight for the coming. How embarrassing.... They were fanning and even carrying water and snacks for him as though he were a King. Speaking of the 2 sites under construction, he never intended to use any of them as Agricultural greenhouses. One was a Zoo, and another, he decided to build a massive Company building, a sister company building under the GF World Tech. Why do you think he named it World Tech? ¡ª Agriculture, Beauty... you name it. He had to touch every major aspect of the technology The ones with the Greenhouse are called GF World Tech Agriculture. The upcoming Zoo would be GF world Tech -Zoo. As for this new one, it will be called GF World Tech -Communications. Everything involving Communications will revolve around this company. Thinking of the future, Gort chuckled softly. VR, here we come! Time to bury his head in his lab again. And when it''s done¡ª ''I have to contact a few gaming companies to partner with them...'' Gort felt he was right. Nothing makes more noise than Gaming when it comes to VR. As for the villagers, their thoughts were on just 1 thing ¨C the upcoming Shareholder Meeting! Hooray! Hooray! Everyone was happy these days. But while they wore smiles on their faces, some people far away, were gathered in a meeting of their own with solemn faces. ~Bam! A fist slammed on the table so hard, blood trickled from the hand''s fleshy crevices. "Are you all daft, or does everyone not have the same report?... How can such a good thing be coming from anywhere but our Kelicia?" Trash!!!!! All trash!!! Chapter 32: Onlookers In The Shadows... Chapter 32: Onlookers In The Shadows...After the scrumptious meal they had, accompanied by the subtle changes they felt within them, no one could wear a smile on their face. If a pin dropped now, everyone would be able to hear it. Their faces were stretched into morbidly hideous versions of themselves the more they stared at their empty dishes. If someone should even let out a fart now, they would definitely gang up on the person and beat him blindly to a pulp. "What the hell are you guys doing?" The voice belonged to their Leader, a burly man with a round face. As if they were in a classroom afraid to be called out by their teacher, several people lowered their heads twisting and turning in avoidance. "Well, is anyone going to answer me? Who can tell me why such good things aren''t coming from our Renowned Agricultural Association?" (Silence) "Are you saying, our title is just for shows?" "_" ''Don''t ask them, they don''t know.'' Many inwardly retorted. "Are your brain cells in revolt that you couldn''t even come up with such a simple thing that''s easy as ABC?" "_" ''Easy my foot! If it''s so easy, why haven''t you, our leader, done it?'' The group still inwardly retorted. Vince Dam''s face was turning a strange shade of red and purple the longer he stared at the group of old fogies avoiding his gaze. Balding in the center, balding in the sides... gray hair... Thinning hair... Sigh¡ª Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Could it be that all their hair loss also made them lose some basic brain cells? In the room were over 100 of the best minds. Whether male or female here, each had reached a certain level that many only dreamed of reaching before death arrived. They had awards that could fill walls, and academia newspapers on their accomplishments. Hey... some even had movies and books made about them. The Country of Kelicia. That''s where they were. Kelicia was dubbed the most beautiful and wealthiest ace to be in. It was the dream of everyone around the world to one day visit or live in Kelicia. All too influential and richest people around the globe had homes here. Of course, despite Kelicia''s majesty, it also garnered hatred from many other countries. Why? Because it had a reputation of taking geniuses firm across the world. Many geniuses end up betraying their country all for the sole purpose of joining Kelicia. The rewards and promises Kelicia offers made their greedy hearts tremble. Looking at the empty dishes before them, a few people finally voiced their thoughts. "To be honest, I''m still having a hard time believing that such foods can exist with today''s current agricultural technology." It was a blond-gray haired woman who spoke. She had an air of elegance to her, with a witty charm despite her age. "Aren''t we being a little overly dramatic here?" Everyone frowned. "How do you mean, Baroness Emelia?" Does she think this situation was not a serious matter? Baroness Emilia shook her head lazily. "Far from it gentlemen, ladies..." Then she uncrossed her legs, placed both hands on the table, and leaned forward. A ruthless glint flashed across her glassy eyes. "There''s no doubt that what was made, and how he did it, is revolutionary. But so what?" As if understanding her thoughts, several people chimed in one after the other. "Legends come and go¨C" "And a single ant cannot move a mountain." "In other words, a single boy dared not go against our Kelicia." "True. I don''t believe that when we make our stance, even his Gwintia country won''t turn him in." "Indeed, they might hate to, but seeing as we are the number one supplier for batteries and countless top core components across the globe, they dare not show their fangs at us." Everyone smiled coldly, regaining their former confidence. "To them, we are the air that they breathe, the water they can''t move without." "Yes, In fact, we are their oxygen and even their defense... they might have some creations of their own, but those rank way lower than ours. So what choice do they and the rest of the world have but to bow to our feet?" Vince Dam, chuckled lightly. Well, he was the leader of Kelicia''s Agricultural Association, as well as the Leader of the world''s Agricultural Organization. He had 2 big major titles hanging on his shoulders. So of course, his words alone always carried weight, like an Imperial order. No country dares to go against his orders in terms of Agriculture, or else he could make ''famine'' and food scarcity occur with the snap of his fingers. "This is my order." Vince Dam spoke with unquestionable authority. "We give him an offer he cannot refuse." Everyone looked at each other tactfully, relaxation and amusement evident on their faces. All geniuses have weaknesses. "We give him an offer he cannot refuse." Vince Dam wasn''t done yet, massaging his chin playfully. "Of course... this offer should also include his permanent coming to Kelicia!" It wasn''t a question but a fact¡ªThe boy will move to Kelicia. "And if he refuses?" (Silence) 1, 2, 3... Bahahhahahahahahjaja~ Everyone was laughing so hard their intestines were about to rip. "Good one, Baroness." "Refuse? Bahahahahah~... The last time anyone rejected Kelicia''s offer was over 400 years ago." "Exactly! Kelicia was, and is still the greatest place with the most advanced technology on the planet." So who could be stupid enough to refuse any other they give for permanent residency here? Even the Baroness giggled arrogantly. Bahahahha-jajajaj~ Good one... what a good Joke! Chapter 33: The Big Three Chapter 33: The Big Three"What do you all think?" Within a heavily fortified and guarded barrack, several leaders wiped their faces with handkerchiefs, as though they weren''t the ones who fought and exchanged blows over a few slices of fruit and goods just now. ))V^V)) Everyone now regained their sanity, liking their lips with relish. Khelt Kin''s eyes were filled with bountiful pride when staring at his daughter, Khalea. Khelt Kin was a very burly man with broad shoulders and a laugh that could swallow the entire room. "Bhahahahhahahaha~" He laughed like a jolly Viking. "You old fogies should be grateful my daughter brought these goods for everyone to taste!" Of course, he would prefer it if everything was left for him. Khelt Kin swore that his belly could take it all, despite how swollen it now looked. "Niece Khalea, you have done well to bringing this matter to our atten¡ª (Hiccup~) ¡ªtion" Several people spoke, hiccupping with every one or 2 words they said. "I''ve never felt this good before. I feel even my old knee injury is better than it was yesterday." Well, it was all fun and games to eat merrily and feel relaxed. However, there was something more important they must handle first... Something has been plaguing the minds of everyone here. "I''m sure everyone knows that the situation is such that we cannot stop the news from spreading." "Hmmm..." Another nodded. "The Big 3 will for sure try stealing this golden peach from our hands." In today''s world, there were 3 top Countries that controlled everything: ¡ªKelicia, at number 1. ¡ªBowman, and number 2. ¡ªand Varmodia at number 3. These 3 are the world''s top supplier of most technological parts and gadgets needed world wide. Their schools are also very strict, not allowing just any foreigner to come in for studies. There were schools where foreigners could study, that taught the same thing as many schools worldwide. And then, there were ''Special'' schools higher than these schools where only the best of the best attend. In fact, not many foreigners ever get to see the 4 corners of those schools. The only way foreigners are allowed to study there, is if they were true geniuses who choose to dump their country''s citizenship and become citizens of the Big 3. The way the big 3 controlled the markets, made everyone in the world envious. They also played with the psychology of ordinary people, allowing them to think it was natural to betray one''s country just for benefits. "Oh... so he left xxxx and was recruited by Kelicia? Well that''s only natural. Haven''t you heard that they awarded him 500,000 just for moving alone? "Damn! So xxxx has been officially accepted as a true Citizen of Bowman? So jealous! Hey, if I was the one, I too wouldn''t hesitate to jump on such golden thighs." ... Talks like these made it look like it was normal for geniuses to abandon their country. And now, they feared that their Golden Peach with the most potential, would get forcefully taken away by the big 3. Sigh... Several people shook their heads wryly. According to Khalea, her friend, Payne Hanberg, Gort Fairbang wants the sort who would betray the country. Payne Hanberg had asked Gort Fairbang about his thoughts on the big 3, and Gort Fairbang said just one word¡ªLaughable. Good! The news truly made them merry. However, saying one thing and following through with it was another matter. He might be saying he won''t choose to betray his country now, but when all the offers come flooding in, will he still stick to his initial thoughts? You have to know that the big 3 not only give hundreds of thousands, but millions out too. Additionally, they give you a luxurious home in one of the grand gated communities scattered around their countries. There was someone who was granted free food specific shopping centers for the next 3 years. He would have a monthly budget of xxx deposited in a special Food card. The thing is that the card is only acceptable in these stores. Sometimes, luxury vehicles are also thrown into the offer, depending on how much potential the person they''re trying to hook has... Everyone only sees one side of the coin. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All these good things keep these people prisoners in foreign lands. Gates communities, food purchase cards that only work in specific places... Everything was very monitored and controlled. Many times, these geniuses don''t even realize how deep they regret it, until several decades have gone by when the fake smiles on the faces of the Big 3 have vanished. It made them very sad when thinking of the many secret missions they had to review those taken in foreign lands. Many times, these geniuses keep refusing, saying it was better to cry in a luxury vehicle than to be happy on the streets in poverty. It wasn''t until it''s too late that they tried returning home... But how can the big 3 let them go?¡ªNo way! They Are now properties of these countries, and would join the extreme labor force, working tirelessly. That''s what happens if they no longer produce good results as geniuses. Chapter 34: Backup On The Way? Chapter 34: Backup On The Way?Happy! Happy! Happy! -)^¦Ð^(- Today, just like the last few days, people have been waking up with large grins. Oh my Buddha! Who knew smiling so much could cause their cheeks to swell in pain? Oops... they didn''t care. With money, all frowns can turn into smiles in under a millisecond. Oh, you fell down? Smile. What? You were bitten by a whirl dog? Smile. Hey, you said your son''s city girlfriend mocked and dumped him? Smile. With money, everything becomes a breeze. "Good Morning neighbor." "Why, good morning to you too." "Good Morning..." "Good morning..." Everyone started calling their neighbors merrily. It was odd to say that they knew each other''s names, yet, they subconsciously acted like the rich people they saw in Movies. "Well, A'' how-do-you-do to you too." S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "-___-" Gort was flabbergasted by the people''s changes. ''No wonder people say No eh is the route of all evil. If I offer 1 million in exchange for 100 slaps, I''m sure they''ll all jump on that offer.'' What about dignity? What about pride? Gort swayed like a leaf to the new company side. And of course, the children were still walking with him, fanning and heading him in all directions. The ones who were deeply committed to this ''job'' the most were Tito and Finx... Gort swore that his face would subconsciously get pale whenever he saw the two around. He found himself darting into bushes just to avoid the duo. ''No matter what, I must get them jobs in the company, or start Project School fast!'' Gort inwardly concluded. "Brother Gort, if you need anything, just say the word and it''ll be done." "..." No, no, stop messing around. He doesn''t¡ªNo comment Gort was happy to reach the new location. It was completed 2 days ago and inspected almost immediately. With the end of the world fast approaching, there was no time to waste. Now, the GF WordTech -Communications headquarters is ready to hire and open. Several villagers were hired just as promised, but Gort knew he needed more intellectual minds to lead and supervise them all. After all, he will be busy doing other things, and won''t have the time to personally follow up on everything. That''s why he was going to a special group of retired old men and their wives. After giving one last look of the new company site, Gort headed to inspect the newly built residences close to the company too. He had ordered for 10 townhouses to be made, as well as a massive 3 story apartment complex. What the apartment complex lacked in length, it would make up for it in width. Gort didn''t want any skyscrapers. For now, these residential areas will belong to the workers hired. Their rent and utilities would get deducted from their monthly pay once hired. Still, the take home money left over will be far better than what any company world wide will be willing to pay. Gort had to admit that despite money being ''the route of all evil,'' it could gain absolute loyalty from workers if their pay was incredibly high. What did Gort care? In a few months, the world might end as they know it. And whether others understand it or not, his companies will become the richest in human existence. The whole world will depend on him. Everyone .. every monkey .. every dog... every human... They''ll need his companies to thrive. So do you know how much money he''ll be getting in the end? Additionally, they needed a truly high salary if they were going to attract smart minds to assist in his projects. Gort chuckled when thinking of the email and phone call he received several days ago. It seems the Big 3 were all vying to take him in. Of course he turned them down, but he knew that despite their silence, they must be planning something sinister in the dark. ''It''s best not to let anyone know for now,'' Gort inwardly advised. He didn''t want anyone to worry or live on edge. He had long taken safety within the village into consideration. That''s why he also agreed to meetup with several military personnel who wanted to see him. It seems they were very familiar with Payne Hanberg, one of the buyers. Gort looked at his watch, knowing he had had to pick up the pace of he was going to be on time for his next appointment. ... ¡ªSeveral hours later¡ª ... Bahahahaha~ A heavy stream of laughter filled a luxurious space. There were expensive vases and outfits scattered about the place. One look and anyone could tell that the owner of this mansion was living a life far above ordinary means. In the space were 4 mature men in one corner, and their wives in another corner, chatting over some tea... And among the 4 men, was a very young man who didn''t quite fit with the scene. "Hubby, didn''t I say it? You are very addicted to abuse." "Pfft~... Bahahahaha~... Old Larkh, your wife has said what we''ve all been thinking." Old Larkh shook his head addictively. Lost? No way! Another match! This time, I swear I''ll show you my full might?" "So what was all that before if you didn''t give it your all?" "A warm up." The stubborn Old Larkh refused to admit defeat. Several old men slapped Larkh''s back playfully. "Forget it, Old Larkh. Since we''ve known the brat, none of us has ever won against him." Sigh¡ª The young will indeed surpass the old. How they met Gort was a very, very, very long story. However, they were glad they met such a promising youngster. His intelligence was far above what they all tested. He was like a sponge, absorbing everything they taught. All 4 of them fight to take him in as a disciple, leaving Gort now having 4 teachers/master''s. Whether it''s a friendly game of Go, or solving mathematical theories and other innovative matters, Gort always seemed to have the answer. Without a doubt, he will definitely go places. So one can understand their shock when he one day called them, telling them he had suddenly dropped out of school. No explanation, no nothing ¡ª was this how geniuses nowadays behaved? ????? Chapter 35: Seeing Is Believing Chapter 35: Seeing Is Believing"Alright, don''t suffocate little Fang with all your straws." Lady Tunada was the one who spoke. She was Larkh''s wife. The women had now grabbed their mugs, sitting closer to the men. They too wished to know why Gort had made such a decision. Despite Gort''s age, he was quite mature in mind and wouldn''t make such decisions without a plausible cause. Could it be that someone in his home is critically ill on the cusp of death?... Or is it something else they are missing? Money can never be the issue for a genius like Gort, so they didn''t even think about it. "Well, what is it? Speak up, brat!" Old man Zane was also growing anxious from all the silence. In times like this, he wished he could jump up and smack Gort to death. He was definitely doing it on purpose! Doesn''t he know that at their age, their old bones couldn''t take so much excitement? ?????? If Gort knew their thoughts, he would definitely give them a second look of disbelief. Who is it who went skydiving not too long ago? Who is it that retired far earlier with his friends so they can tour the world and enjoy the thrills of life all day long? Frail and fragile, my ass! Each and everyone in this room retired way earlier than they were used to. Their goal was that when the oldest among them richest 65, they''ll all retire, regardless of if some of the ladies were 55 or even 60. Over the years, they''ve animated a lot of wealth for themselves. And despite retiring, they still make guest appearances in some universes here and there. They also volunteer for worldly matters, and assist the government in some secret projects too. They typically get hired as consultants, get the cheque and leave. What they liked now was their freedom, their freedom to go anyway and decide to stay there for a month or even a year if they deemed fit. Of course, if they retired with absolutely nothing to keep them busy, they would be bored out of their sockets. That''s why they take on projects once or twice a month or 2. ¡ªAnd now, he, Gort, was coming to them with the biggest Project of all. ¨C Saving Humanity. Gort needed not just their intelligence, but their connections too. Raising his head Gort faced the group of Intellectuals with an unfathomable gaze. "Masters... Aunties... I need your help." Hm? Need their help? Was Gort in some sort of trouble? At this moment, the silence was knee-deep. Everyone''s heart sank into their bellies, not even knowing when they had leaned in so closely. They''ve never seen Gort so serious. Staring at the intellects who seemed worried for his sake, Gort felt warm. He knew that saying things without showing ''a hand'', wasn''t enough to convince these Researchers and top Intellectuals. It''s not that they won''t believe him, but that they might accurately understand the severity of the matter if he didn''t go all out with them. What he didn''t want was for anyone to think he was exaggerating. "Masters... Aunties... I need your help to save humanity!" Gort didn''t even wait for them to digest the news. "There''s a flood, a big flood coming. That''s why I need your help." "_" (Silence) The old men and women helplessly massaged their furrowed foreheads. S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A flood? Of course floods and hurricanes happen all over the world almost every year. Sure, once in a while, there might be a right one that destroys cities and homes. But where have you ever heard of any Flood affecting the entire world as a whole? It''s true that humanity was an asshole that didn''t treat mother nature right. Still, Mother Nature has always been forgiving, closing one foot and opening another to ensure their survival. So how can there be any flood that raises flags on a wholly global scale? Gort sighed, already expecting their results. He reached for his pocket, shrugging innocently. "I know it''s hard for me to explain it all without any results... So how about I show you?" At the touch of a button, the circular mechanical disc the size of a compact mirror, began to spin. And then, a scene they would never forget in their lives, slowly unfolded before their very eyes. ~Ahhhh!!!!! Several people shot up from their seats, pointing their quivering fingers while opening and closing their mouths, no words able to escape their lips. This .. this... this... "Masters, aunts," the corners of Gort''s lips raised slyly the more he spoke. "Allow me to explain..." Chapter 36: Welcome To My world Chapter 36: Welcome To My world~Ahhhhhhh!!!!! Several people yanked their legs from the ground, sitting on their former couches and chairs that now became rocks. Oh my Buddha! Their hands rubbed against the surfaces, wondering if they had crossed over to another world without knowing. Everything was so life-like, the trees, the leaves... and even the grass on the ground. Ahhh-ha-hah! How did he do it? The sun... the sun was right in their faces, cashing them to sweat. Was this still their living room or somewhere else? Genius! Genius! Everyone''s heart shot to the skies. But this was just the beginning. Look, the stream water. Is it drinkable? Tunada got on her knees, sending her well-groomed nails into the waters. "Wife, don''t drink that!" Old Larkh yelled, already appearing by her side. Tunada rolled her eyes. "You old Coo, it''s safe. Don''t you know flowing water that''s not stagnant is the safest?" "But¨C" Larkh was about to speak when something bizarre caught his attention. "Eh? Is that... is that Pentaceratops?" Oh my God! It''s actually Pentaceratops! So big! They were herbivorous dinosaurs with crown-like heads and horns. What''s going on? Have they truly been transported into the land before the dinosaurs became extinct? Everything was so big, the trees, the bushes, and even the fish that swam. This made them wonder again how human beings ever survived in the first place. And what was this cold? Hey, they wished they dressed warmer before crossing over. It was sunny, yet in the midst of the towering shades of trees and the coolness of the waters around them, it was indeed a bit chilly. Food... shelter... weapons... It was only 2 minutes since they found the slaves here, and already, they were thinking of survival. "Masters, aunts..." Gort''s voice woke them up from their stupor. Yes, how could they forget that it was him who brought them here? Gort chuckled after seeing the many faces of blame stretched his way. "Master''s, aunts, for me to explain the severity of the situation, it''s best I show you." With a flick of his finger, they appeared on-top of a cliff, staring at the vast lands below. Grooooaaa~ There were dinosaurs roaring in all corners, and mother nature seemed to be thriving far better than it did in modern times. The air was also cleaner and somewhat magical. Alas... human beings were truly cancerous to mother nature. Everything seemed peaceful, until the skies suddenly glowed with strange yellow balls. ¡ªThe Chicxulub Impactor! No need to say anything. Everyone watched the deadly destruction it caused. A giant asteroid, traveling at 20 kilometers per second was a dangerous matter. They watched the traffic deaths of the dinosaurs, making a few of them shed tears. There was a mother dinosaur, trying her best to protect her children. In the end, she managed to push one away, but it later got caught up under a tree, perishing from the blast. (Sniff, sniff) Several people wept, finding the situation more tragic than any movie they''ve watched so far. Then, the scene turned to the humans at that time who were so ape-like in nature. It was amazing that they built deep stony cave-like crevices like ants, avoiding the greater impact. They lived in places that were small enough for humans but too small for these big giant creatures to stack them in. However, they still had to fight giant dinosauric-centipedes and other creatures at the time. Well, being small had its advantages. Didn''t ants also survive? Smaller creatures generally survived the matter, saving their species from extinction. Time sped, and they watched how for 15 years, fine snow-like dust of silicate covered the world. Following this, Gort allowed them to see through humanity growth all the way to modern times. This was what was popularly known in all history books. But then, Gort took them back in time again to the moment the asteroid hit. "What is that green thing?" ????? Narrowing their gazes, they realized the steroid/meteor wasn''t all entirely rock. Somehow, the strange green thing was powerful enough to plunge itself deeper into their planet¡ªBlue Star. What sort of strange powers and abilities does it have to do this? They saw how various chemical reactions occurred during the process and the greenish item sank deep. Gort now allowed them to see how desperately Mother Nature has been fighting against the build up of gasses and toxicity in the planet''s deeper body. Gort''s eyes turned cold. "Masters, aunts... according to my calculations, we only have a few months before¨C" Boom! The ground erupted all over the world, flooding and sinking everyone below. That was the end. Everyone now found themselves back in the living room, with no one saying a thing. Their bodies trembled, their minds became dazed and their souls seemed to have departed their hollow shells. Despite them still feeling it should be impossible to happen, a part of them still fared for the worst. ... Pah! Larkh slapped his thigh hard. "I''m not dreaming am I? Boy, if you have the brains to come up with such a genius VR invention, then even if the flood doesn''t come, we will still be able to make money off your bloody ass!" Larkh laughed in a burly manner. "Count in, kid. I have a feeling this might be the most important project I participate in, in my entire life." "Count me in too." "And me..." Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Me too." Everyone joined in, feeling that they might regret it if they don''t join. "Master''s, aunts... why don''t I slice pieces of my specially grown fruits for you while we talk more about my plans?" Gort''s eyes flickered. The world was coming to an end, and now was not the time to dilly-dally. No... this was the most crucial time left in Saving THE WORLD! But can they do it? Will all of humanity make it on time?.... Well, only time will time. Chapter 37: Final Decision! Chapter 37: Final Decision!Three hours later, the old fogies and their wives couldn¡¯t wait to leave for Geldhan village. After tasting and feeling the benefits of the foods Gort brought, they suddenly realized just how much the future was going to change. They¡¯ve always known Gort was a super genius but what did it mean to create artificially grown foods that took less time to mature and had more benefits? What about his VR invention?¡ªThis alone showed that their little disciple was full of confidence about every move he made. Just like how he constantly beats them in chess, he was 100% sure of the flood¡¯s arrival. But why didn¡¯t he report the matter? Gort shook his head wryly. "I did, masters. But just like you, no one believed me." In fact, he heard from a reliable source that they threw his hypothesis trash, saying he was more like a storyteller than a scientist. Well, the group suddenly became ashamed because they too didn¡¯t even hold an ounce of belief. But only after seeing the situation, did their hearts skip. What if... what if what he was saying was true? Then wouldn¡¯t they be the biggest sinners in humanity for not at least believing and trying? It¡¯s true that it was hard to believe, but when you really sit down to think about it, there seems to be a spark of flooding one¡¯s heart. What¡¯s more, even if it proves to be wrong, the many creations Gort had in mind to make, would still protect humanity forward. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just listening to his ideas alone made them all want to jump on the wagon into his crazy beliefs. This situation wasn¡¯t all bad. They¡¯ll also be getting shares in his company. What¡¯s more, it¡¯s been a long¡ªvery long time since they felt pumped up for the future. They suddenly felt that no project they¡¯ve gone in the past might be able to best the many projects Gort already had in mind. "Little Gort, we¡¯ll move in within the next 3 days." Larkh spoke. Since humanity had only a few months left, they can¡¯t very well waste any more time. They must pack up and move. But that isn¡¯t all they had to do. They also wanted to use their own funds to build mansions of their own in the village. They had a hunch that soon, Geldhan village will be Humanity¡¯s main Capital station if the flood really occurs. So why not make haste while the sun shines? Smart people knew how to take advantage of every golden opportunity. They had to not just build mansions for themselves but also start building some for their children too. Hey, Old Larkh thought of his precious daughter, and smiled warmly. As for his sons... Bah! Which man has to wait for their father to get homes for themselves? It was only logical that every good thing should be left for his little Thulu. Speaking of the angel... "Brother Gort!" A voice caused Gort¡¯s eyes to instantly soften. Even with his eyes closed, he could picture Thulu¡¯s smile. She surprisingly had shorter hair compared to many of her peers. Thulu was someone who thought and did things that suited her best. She said her hair was in the way, so she cut it shoulder length. Yet this didn¡¯t diminish any of her beauty. She and Gort were the same age. In fact, she transferred to Gort¡¯s school just because of him. So of course she was pouring angrily when going to school and hearing he dropped out without telling her. "Little girl, your Brother Gort is busy." "What busy?" Thulu stretched her pink tongue at her father, grabbing Gort¡¯s arm. "Brother Gort, I thought we were close. So how come you suddenly left without even telling me goodbye?" Then she muttered, thinking no one heard her: "Hey, it would have been better if you told me earlier, so I can also drop out too." Larkh was speechless, recalling how many times his good daughter tried dropping out. Fortunately, despite how weak he was to his daughter¡¯s pleas, he still had his sanity, refusing her flat out. [No, you cannot drop out.] Those were his famous words that often caused him to flee from his home right there and then, avoiding his daughter¡¯s many advances. Thanks to his darling wife Tunada for putting her foot down, or else his daughter would have definitely had her way earlier. But... now that the end of the world is coming, why not have her stay in the place they know should be the safest for her now? Even if she missed one semester or term, so what? It¡¯s not that bad. Tunada understood her husband¡¯s thoughts, chuckling in agreement... Of course, what she saw was more than what he saw. Their little Gort has always liked their little Thulu... so why not¡ª "Alright, alright, Thulu, your Brother Gort is a very busy person. But we do indeed have good news for you." "A surprise?" Thulu was confused, but a little excited. ~Wooo! She loved surprises. Tunada flicked the little girl¡¯s forehead teasingly. "In 3 days, we will be moving to your Brother Gort¡¯s village. There, you will be able to see him more often than before. But you cannot disturb him, understand?" "0" Move... MOVE OUT? Thulu¡¯s eyes widened animatedly. Then-then-then... does this mean that she doesn¡¯t have to go to school anymore? Hooray! Hooray! School was boring with brother Gort gone. So finally, she was FREE! Chapter 38: Happiness Comes Too Soon Chapter 38: Happiness Comes Too SoonGort left Larkh¡¯s home with a grin. ¡¯They said they will be moving in 3 days from now, and bringing in several students and people under them too.¡¯ Gort could definitely trust Larkh and the others. They were the few people who fought back to stay in the country even when they were hailed as geniuses. Bribing them would be incredulously hard. What¡¯s more, Larkh said he would call his few military friends to also join the meeting he already had with other military personnel. It seems that for now, the village¡¯s safety must be a priority. The safety of the villagers as well as his parents must be secured. Of course, the military was one thing and relying on his technology was another. With the money acquired, he already oriented various resources to building himself a few defensive items. As for what they were, heh-heh-heh... For now, he won¡¯t comment on the matter. Leaving Larkh¡¯s house, a majority of Gort¡¯s happiness was because to Thulu. One would have to be blind crippled or crazy not to see how different he treated her from the rest. He has known her for over 6 years now, and he is fairly certain what he felt for her. It¡¯s just that the little girl was still innocent, completely clueless of his intentions. Well, there was no rush. Even if the end of the world was approaching and there was no way out, he would never rush her. Gort chuckled softly. ¡¯All good things taste better with time.¡¯ His future wife, he must grab. But not now. Both of them were still fairly young. They still had the best of their years ahead of them. Of course, while waiting, all good things must be given to his future wife to coax her in. Well, he has never told his Park Fairbang or Clare Rei about Thulu. Now that the end of the world was near he felt he should have a good sit down with them, preparing their minds for when they see their future daughter-in-law. Like so, Gort returned to the village, happy that he completed the tasks in his mind. At the same time, within the same County Gort left, a certain Restaurant owner was smiling molar to molar by the sudden baby bump in sales that happened within the span of a few weeks. Before this period, he was just a small Restaurant owner struggling to keep his business afloat. But then, a friend of his took him to a very expensive food supplier with incredulous prices. What the hell? He has ever seen a single tomato sold for such an expensive price per catty. What about the watermelons? Why is it so expensive? Why don¡¯t you just cut his heart out and take it too? He was about to make a U-turn, cursing and heading home. However, when he saw how gigantic these items were, he stood frozen in place, dumbfounded by the size... No wonder it¡¯s so expensive. Tsk. He has never seen such a fat tomato before. But how was it taste wise? It¡¯s not like he was going to buy it, but he just wanted to know ¡ª Those were his first intentions before getting a taste slice. After a single bite, his eyes had money imprints on them. He now looked at these goods as cash cows. Of course it was risky to invest so much on these goods. However, he knew that his business was getting to a point where he would rather have to close it down or sell it. So what did he have to lose? Best-Decision-ever! S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Staring at his small restaurant now overflowing with customers, the chubby restaurant owner carried food on trays with a merry smile. "Boss, is that mine?" "Boss, how come you¡¯re so slow?" "Boss, do you know that your delay can cause me to have a heart attack?" "What? Boss, so it¡¯s mine after all?" The rowdiness within the space didn¡¯t stop. What was more amazing was the king line of people waiting to enter the restaurant and get served. The atmosphere was joyous and heated, as several people gobbled down their food and beverages like escaped convicts. Soon, a food blogger was also able to go in. She heard of this place from one of her subscribers and top fans. So of course, she had to check it out on live stream to ensure its credibility. "Alright guys, thank you for your gifts. I have to say that Gogo_girl17 who suggested this ace, might be right." The vlogger allowed the barrage of teachers to get a glimpse of how busy and chaotic the place was. "Don¡¯t you all think they¡¯re exaggerating a bit much?" The vlogger commented. She was a good lover, but she didn¡¯t feel like there was any food that would make her act the way the other customers acted. ¡ª30 minutes later¡ª The vlogger was eating like a starved pig Live. [Pfft~... Anchor, wasn¡¯t it you who said you will never fight like everyone else?] [Bahahahaha~, who saved the scene when the anchor almost stabbed someone because they tried stealing her watermelon slices?] [Anchor, if you¡¯ve been held hostage, blink twice.] [What happened to the anchor? Isn¡¯t the anchor known as ?... Anchor, please, your mask has dropped.] [Wipe! Seeing the anchor eat so energetically has made me hungry too. I suddenly want to visit this restaurant to have a taste of their heavenly rice and Tomato Soup pair.] [Am I the only one who is cracking a few watermelon slices instead? I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s my imagination, but the slices the anchor is eating seem more vibrant in color and also thicker too.] [That¡¯s right. Watermelon is usually an airy fruit. But that one looks like just one slice will make me full.] [What¡¯s the restaurant¡¯s address again? I don¡¯t think I live far away.] [Pfft~... Seeing our Elegant Foodie break character for the first time, I know the meal must definitely be worth it!] [Oh my Buddha, there are people fighting outside over the takeaway they got. It seems one person robbed another person¡¯s takeaway.] [Help, I came here to watch the anchor eat, but ended up watching a WWE SmackDown happen Live.] [So exaggerated? Isn¡¯t it just food?] Chapter 39: Moving In! Chapter 39: Moving In!The matter of people fighting online for food, didn¡¯t just happen once, but severally. Suddenly, everyone wanted to know where these ingredients that could make the masses go crazy, came from? News outlets began reporting the strangeness. And soon, a single name flooded the tabloids ¨C Gort. Who was he, and how did he artificially grow such splendid ingredients? Then, this company was pulled out, and many people almost fainted in disbelief when seeing how fast he made millions. There were all sorts of news on the TV, radio stations and even newspapers ¡ªThe future is truly for the young! ¡ªYoung genius no older than 15, starts a mega company that makes billions in weeks! ¡ªThe hope of Gwintia Country: We Too Have Geniuses that Stay Back! ¡ªDrop out turns down invitations from the Big 3, choosing to settle down in Gwintia Country. ¡ªGort, who is he really? ¡ªPeople claim to have miraculously healed after eating Food. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡ªMiracle Food or Poison? Doctor Menser decides! ¡ªComa patients show signs of awakening after eating food. Will this be the future of medicine? ... Such tabloids flooded the Internet and the world all of a sudden. And those most left in shambles, were those who actually knew him. The children of those in Geldhan village who didn¡¯t believe their parents earlier, were now calling back like crazy. "Mom, so you didn¡¯t lie last time? The Company Gort started is really making mill¨C no, billions?" "What? Dad, you only bought 1 share? What the hell were you thinking? Why didn¡¯t you buy more? Yes, I know I told you not to, but since when have you ever listened to me, so why did you start now?" "What? Grandpa, our family actually has a share? Great! Good... good... but wait, didn¡¯t you say we had 3 earlier?... What? You pulled 2 shares out because of the Wen family? Bah¡ª those bastards! Why did you listen to them? Aiysh~... my chest, it hurts." "Rich, rich! So we¡¯re rich and you allowed me to continue working out here when I can just come back and work for the company? Yes, yes .. you told me to return back then. But how was I to know that you were actually making sense?" [Parents/Grandparents in the village] : ¡¯ ¡ª¡¯ ... Is it too late to return these bastards to the womb? After all this time, it¡¯s now that they believe them. Only a few had their children believe them from the start. Those few had long returned to the village, integrating with new job positions allocated to them. The pay was far higher than what they earned in the County, the food was incredible, and they were right at home, no longer having to worry about being picked out from their apartments from late rent payments and so on. They had good food, friends and neighbors they grew up with around them, a new exciting and fulfilling job, and most importantly, a high fat paycheck! No wonder these villagers were unwilling to see Gort walk under the sun or have him stress his body in any way. So long as they keep seeing this money, they would even be willing to carry him on a throne so his feet never touch the ground. Wasn¡¯t it the other day when they all woke up to see money in their bank accounts? Hey .. seeing was always better than believing. Only when the paycheck money hit their accounts that they smiled like fools. Those without bank accounts received cheques and headed straight to the country to open new accounts and deposit the cheques into. With money in their bank accounts, they felt relaxed, no longer missing hair follicles over daily expenses. Such is life. One always says that if they get so-and-so amounts, they will do this and do that. But when you actually get it, you suddenly become a little confused on what to do next, but also very calm. Of course, this was just money from their paychecks. The big one was still underway¡ªthe one everyone in the village was looking forward to. Money! Money! Money! People called their children to return fast from the city, to witness and participate in the meeting. At the same time, Larkh¡¯s family and several others, including their students and other lab workers, also arrived. Thus, the village became bubbly and lively these days. Larkh laughed and almost rolled to the floor after seeing how the villagers treated Gort. "What¡¯s next, your Majesty? Someone feeding you grapes on a¡ª" " Brother Gort, why don¡¯t you taste these grapes I bought for you?" [Larkh who was interrupted]: Daughter, why must you come in now? And you bastard, how dare you make my baby feed you? What¡¯s wrong with your hands? Larkh suddenly felt like someone was strong, his well cultivated plum from his farmland. Gort maintained an innocent grin, opening his mouth and making Thulu feed him. Happy! His future wife was the most caring. Chapter 40: Shareholder Meeting Chapter 40: Shareholder MeetingThese days, everyone has just one thing in mind, the Shareholder Dividend Meeting. Whether it suddenly chooses to rain cats or dogs, gets flooded or even there being a threat of a tornado heading their way, many swore they¡¯d still show their face there. It was amazing that in just a few days, the village has become flooded with people of all walks of life permanently moving in. Some chose to visit, confused by what all the fuss was about. Families returned, and the atmosphere was nothing like the desolate cumbersome one of the past. "Boy, wash your face again. Don¡¯t you know that you must look your best for the S.H.D Meeting and Party?" Because it was too tiring to call it a Shareholder Dividend Meeting, they summed it up as¡ªthe SHDmeeting. The peculiarly lovely state of Geldhan village woke an answering joy to the masses. Even the visitors and those permanently moving smiled as if they too would be receiving money today. Ah yes... the Prairies were alive today, with their green blades blinding and dancing in the wind¡¯s direction. It was hot. Some would even say scorching hot. Yet, no one cared. The little wind did nothing to stop their sweating. The place was set up quite nicely. The newly constructed building on the Prairie hill, could now take in more people than expected. Staring at the flowers, decorations and banners in and out of the building, many felt their eyes turn moist. This was their hard work. [ GF WorldTech Agriculture ¨C Monthly Shareholder Dividend Meeting and Party. ] The banner could be seen even driving in from a distance. The national flag hung on both sides, and a long list of volunteer names also stood on giant triangular outdoor boards for all to see. "Mom! Mom! That¡¯s my name!" "Dad, look! Look! My name!" "Dad, is that your name?" "Hahahahahaha... Daughter, I didn¡¯t know your name looked so nice." "Well done, son. Mother is proud of you!" Such a simple thing made everyone jovial. At times, gratitude and a show of appreciation was all it took to make many feel belonging. [3.5 Billion Gwin Dividends! Congrats to us. Congratulations to Our Geldhan Village!] [We did it! We warmly celebrate the 3.5 Billion Gwin Dividends on this day!] [Goodbye Poverty! Our Geldhan Village joins the list of top 80 Companies in the County.] ... Everywhere one looked, they would see all sorts of banners flooding their eyeballs. .it¡¯s not only here, but across every corner of the village. Some even arrogantly placed these banners above their doors, ecstatic to be part of the whole thing. Of course, the security today was also top notch. The company security forces, as well as those brought in by Larkh and his gang, also worked hard to ensure no vicious and malicious people came in. "ID please." "You may pass. Please, do not make any unwarranted turns. Head straight about xxx distance, and your destination will be on the left." Payne and several buyers were flabbergasted by the changes in this village. How can a small village such as this, change in just a matter of weeks? This was unheard of! Mayer Akin, was also invited for today¡¯s matter by Gort. Who can tell him why Geldhan village has suddenly become a baby bump? Just looking at the burly and string chested men in uniform, you can tell they¡¯ve been training for ages. "_" [Village guards]:... Sorry, but we only got this string after eating meals in the company and taking a drink of Gort¡¯s special potion. They had to admit that their bodies felt like iron, no longer out of breath. They could probably run for 2 hours straight and still not feel fatigued. They weren¡¯t fools. They knew it must be the good things given only to them, security personnel, that made their bodies so superb. However, no one would ever say a word about this matter. Their salaries were incredibly high, their lives were fulfilling, and every day was like an adventure on its own. They suddenly felt their country was the best there ever was. Gort has more than once spoken about the so-called geniuses or betrayers that flee the country. Who wants to be a slave in another man¡¯s country? There¡¯s a saying that faraway hills look green. Only when you get there, do you know how fortunate you were in the past. They also used to think that other parts of the country might be grander. But while that might be true, they could clearly see that with Gort around, their village might one-day be the hub of Baytong County. No!... Perhaps it might even be one of the central hubs of Gwintia Country. "Is this the place?" Doctor Shard asked, like a curious school boy on an excursion. That¡¯s right, Doctor Shard, the attending doctor in charge of Khul Kin was now here too. You don¡¯t know what he did to get here today. To better understand, one has to go back a few days when Khul Kin showed signs of awakening from his coma. Khalea had visited with her husband Erin Cygnus, and fed Khul Kin with some strange fluid. Since that time, he has graveled, begged, and even rolled on the ground to know how and where the fluid came from. Of course, he too was a family friend and has been their Kin family¡¯s doctor for decades. Thus, it didn¡¯t take long for him to get his answer. Now, the village doesn¡¯t just let anyone step in just like that. Fortunately, their SHD meeting and party was coming up, so he, as well as Payne, Khalea and Erin also tagged along... But this wasn¡¯t all. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Khalea¡¯s father, Khelt Kin, and his military buddies were also here. They had far more important reasons that brought them here. They had long contacted Gort, and were invited to attend. Today¡¯s meeting and party was definitely going to be a legendary one. Chapter 41: Changes In Geldhan Village Chapter 41: Changes In Geldhan VillageWalking amidst the crowd and enthusiastic people, Larkh and Tunada suddenly felt that this was how life was supposed to be. The young, middle-aged, old and also quirky people, all spoke together while marching forth. "Old Maib, guest show many shares my family has?" "1?" "No way! We¡¯ve got 3!" "Wow, lucky you, I¡¯ve got just 2.¡¯ "Dammit, you both are too dazzling in my eyes now. So you definitely have to treat us for a meal after this. Don¡¯t think I¡¯ll use my small money to buy you all any wine!" "Hey, after this, I¡¯ll definitely kill that fat chicken in my house." "No way, Mother Gina, you really want to kill your precious chicken that lays so many eggs at once?" "Why not? If I even had a new year pig, I would have killed it off too!" ¡ªSuddenly, the farm animals were feeling restless. Help, why do they feel impending death looming over them? "Wow, Fairbang Howl, your family has 10 shares, right?" "What? 10 shares? Why don¡¯t I have a cousin like Gort?" "Pooh! Even if you have a cousin, if you don¡¯t believe it, can you buy ten shares? "That¡¯s right! I¡¯m so pissed. My mom originally bought 4 shares, but took back 3. The money she withdrew, can she make a fortune with it? What sensible thing has she made with money now? Nothing!" "Look at it, my dad¡¯s made the same mistake too. Angry, so angry!" Some still spoke on what they lost, while others repeatedly spoke about their plans for the future. Many also felt envious of those with more than 1 share. Of course, for many mothers, their concern was finding wives for their sons as soon as possible. Are you kidding them? Geldhan village is known as the village bachelors because the marriage rate is very low. No family wants their daughter to marry into such a well known poverty stricken place. So many times, several bachelors fight over the few girls that stay back in the village. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Why? Because at the same time, even the families with girls in Geldhan village, wish for their girls to marry city boys. Now, it¡¯s different!¡ªNo city boy in their eyes could compare to the boys of families with rich dividends. What¡¯s more, marrying the village meant they could often see their children and future grandchildren. It suddenly became a win-win situation, with all girls and boys turning into high tomatoes. Sure enough, with money, all dreams are possible. "Mother Sara, have you found a date yet for your 2nd child?" "Yes, the matchmaker found a girl from Jingdo village. It¡¯s said she is very humble, hardworking and gentle. We plan to spend 70,000 Gwintias on Betrothal gifts alone. Well, we plan to go all out!" Wow! 70,000 is the down deposit for some homes in the County and big, big cities. But so what? After being insulted all their lives for being poor, they suddenly wanted to slap people in the face with money. Of course, it¡¯s good to save, but when it comes to marrying a wife, they must go all out! This is also an advertisement, for their other children who would soon be of age too. No longer will their sons and daughters die as bachelors and bachelorettes! This wasn¡¯t a joke. Some of them have sisters who never married, and brothers who also never married no matter how hard and desperately they wanted to. People hear that they¡¯re from Geldhan village and flee as if their bodies are covered with some hideous disease. The population of those who actually marry in Geldhan village was very low. And now, with money, they must advertise themselves well. After all, nothing spreads like wildfire, as talks of people spending money... Not weak and measly chicken change, but REAL MONEY. ... "I agree! My son is already 37 and alone. I too plan to spend 80,000 on Betrothal gifts alone. But the girl must have a Good character. I don¡¯t want any scheming troublemakers in my home." "Exactly! Thankfully, Matchmaker Shanan is from our Geldhan village. I trust her unblocking the right girl for my son. She always knows how to pick those with character." "That¡¯s true. Just look at the few that married in from other villages? Even if they are widows who were once married in the past, I still accept them!" "Have you heard? It¡¯s said that for today¡¯s meeting, the expected payout is 1.2 million per share. So if you have 2 shares, isn¡¯t that 2.4 million?" "Great! My family has 2 shares. We will keep 1.4, and divide the remaining 1 million among our children." "Didn¡¯t Gort say the dividend meeting will be on the 15th of every month for the next 5 months?" "It seems it¡¯s time for me to renovate my home into a villa! Yes! That home of mine is too small. When my daughter in law¡¯s married, how can we all be squeezing in as before?" "_" Larkh and Tunada listened attentively, finding these ritual people to be quite funny. Well, if they were them, they too might do the same. Time flew by in a flash, and soon, the grand hall was full. Time for the meeting to begin. Chapter 42: Esteemed Guests Are Here! Chapter 42: Esteemed Guests Are Here!"Wow, is that Mayor Akin?" "Look over there, it¡¯s Gort and his family!" "Wait, that¡¯s Buyer Payne. We know him!" "Here they come!" "Here they come, make way!" Several people exclaimed loudly, when staring at the massive group of people in suits, army uniforms and proper attire. They walked into the venue, giving slight nods to everyone. "Hey, Comrade Park, you raised a good son." "Comrade Larkh, you raised a good daughter too. What¡¯s the point of having that little imp? It¡¯s better to have my Little Thulu who is caring and sweet." Both Fathers sat close to each other, finding that they liked their personalities quite well. Spending time with each other allowed them to get a glimpse at their personalities. They have to say that both of them were quite straightforward in nature, which was very refreshing. In a flash, the grand hall was full to the brim. The village elders and backbones had all arrived. The guests, as well as the buyers and Mayor, all say with their chests pushed out and their bodies straight. Wow! Isn¡¯t that the famous Military Leader Khelt Kin? And there... isn¡¯t that¡ª Mayor Akin was dumbfounded by the level of high ranking people he saw here. ¡¯Fortunately, I decided to come.¡¯ He wiped his nonexistent sweat, happy by his initial choice. The last thing he wanted was anyone thinking he was looking down on Geldhan Village and its current progress. "Everyone, Shareholders, please sit." Good. The moment the villagers felt their butts touch the chair, they knew it was all real. "Damn, my old legs can¡¯t stop shaking." "Me too... So this is how business meetings go? Son, you better listen attentively for this old woman. In the weeks to come, you will be the one attending." Everyone was thrilled, except a few families who didn¡¯t invest a single dime. They still attended, but their faces looked like someone had forced them to eat shit. "My nose is sour." "It¡¯s alright. This will be us soon. I heard Gort will soon start collecting money for shares for his new industry." True or false? Several people clench their fists manually, sweating never to listen to those bastards who decided them earlier. This time, if Gort says go left, they will go left. If he says jump, they¡¯ll do it without hesitation. "It¡¯s just that for the next share collection, the first amount won¡¯t be as simple as before." "Yeah..." Perhaps he made the first share one so attainable to buy, as a courtesy to them, residents of Geldhan village. But now that the world is slowly getting to know Gort¡¯s name, things will definitely change. Even then, so what? Borrow! Even if they had to borrow everything, they must get shares in Gort¡¯s next project! At least, many don¡¯t know of Gort¡¯s next project yet. But they do... So it¡¯s best to take advantage of this lag in information and secure their shares. "Everyone, cry... Real men can cry. But we will never back down when moving forward!" As they spoke, people from the Welland families tried talking them out of their decisions once more. "What are you guys saying? Believe me, this is just a fluke." "_" "Yes, yes! How can he continuously take in so much money time and time again?" "_" "So true... Think about¨C" Think about it, my foot! Everyone was suddenly excited. "Damn you Old Welland, get out of here!" "The Devil is a liar! You dare come here to disturb this old man¡¯s peace?" "Son of a FISH! Who can give me a 10 meter blade now? Just stand there if you dare and see if I don¡¯t slice you into pieces!" "It¡¯s the audacity that does it for me. Who the hell gave them the guts, the liver, the impetus, to open their large mouths here?" "I swear with everything holy that if I so much as hear their voice anywhere in this village, I¡¯ll kill and bury them alive and no one will do a damn thing about it." "No, the best taste of revenge is success. When I get my money from Gort¡¯s next project, I¡¯ll dig a pit, fill it with money and bury them alive in there." "That¡¯s all? I swear I¡¯ll wipe my shit with money and smear it on their faces!" After successfully driving some troublemakers away, many people, including those with shares, felt the air had become cleaner. Sure enough, all evil must be exercised for good things to happen. Some guests were people from other villages who had actually bought shares when their families in Geldhan village were also biting shares. Clare Rei¡¯s cousin had appeared with his family for the shareholder meeting. They originally thought he was insane for biting 6 shares and spending so much money. But now, it proved that he had far greater vision than them. 1.2 multiplied by 5... Wasn¡¯t that 6 million? S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wow! Several people looked at them, as though they were the richest millionaires in town. Chapter 43: Village Taxes Chapter 43: Village Taxes"Shareholders, Esteemed guests, ladies and gentlemen, my beloved Geldhan villagers, welcome to our first SHD Meeting!" Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap~ The encore was thunderous. Frosh Shield was proud to see his daughter as the key host for today¡¯s event. Hey, the young truly grow fast. Katrina smiled. "Good afternoon, everyone, and a big thank you all for joining us today for the GF WorldTech Agriculture SHD Meeting." Katrina¡¯s voice was audible and very inviting. "It¡¯s great to see both familiar faces and new ones. I know most of you came for one important reason. However, before we dive into the numbers, I¡¯d like to introduce our key speakers for today." Katrina began with Uncle Rufung. Even he didn¡¯t know that he would be a main figure in her speech. "Many of you may know this person, but he is Rufung xxx, our Chief Security Officer, who has been instrumental in keeping not just our Company safe, but the village as well." Rufung stood and waved, causing several people to clap vigorously. "Hahahahaha~... that¡¯s my neighbor. That¡¯s the famous Rufung!" A few whispered. His wife, Mina, and his son, Rutang, couldn¡¯t stop clapping. They have never been prouder. Their shoulders subconsciously went high, feeling a sense of true belonging to Geldhan village. Don¡¯t forget that before moving here, Rufung was an outsider. Up next, Katrina introduced everyone with top positions in the company. But she didn¡¯t stop there. She called out all buyers, thanking them, as well as Mayer Akin. ¡¯Can I say I approved for the company to be built without thinking much of it?¡¯ Mayor Akin waved embarrassingly. "Now, ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage, Gort¡ªthe Founder, Chairman and acting President of GF WorldTech Agriculture Group!" At this point, everyone stood up clapping as though their lives depended on it. Yet, there was overflowing gratitude in their eyes. Gort had a well tailored suit on with a smile that was more intimate that what he uses when speaking to outsiders. Khalea and several guests raised their brows, looking deeply at this once-in-a-billion year genius casually walking to the podium. He had said nothing yet, but his confidence was evidence for anyone to see. "Uncles, Aunties, brothers, sisters, cousins, friends... my dear shareholders, buyers, guests, my Geldhan villagers... You United we stand, divided we fall." "That is my greatest line from history, I¡¯ve loved to repeat." S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Several children and adults murmured those words, listening to Gort as though listening to scriptures from Buddha himself. "Although established barely a few weeks ago, our yields are astronomical. What does this mean?" "It shows that there is power in unity, and I couldn¡¯t have done it on my own." Gort paused, sweeping his gaze across the massive gathering of people. "It¡¯s just a few weeks since we started, and our company has already completed orders from across the country worth 3.5 billion. And we have much more in the pipeline too." WHAT? 3.5 MILLION? Hiss~ Hearing it for themselves, several people sucked in air in disbelief. Some held their loved ones so tightly they were almost strangling them without knowing it. Gort chuckled softly. "Congratulations, you are all millionaires." Boom! Something broke without many, and they suddenly felt dazed by how easy it was to get rich. Could it be that all they needed was a super genius, all along? After the initial shock came boundless excitement. Bah-hah... Bahahahaahahah~ "Rich, rich, rich I tell yah! They were all bloody rich!" The thunderous claps bombarded everyone¡¯s ears. In the history of humankind, no one has ever done what Gort had done ¨CTurning a majority of the villagers to millionaires in one go. Payne smiled, Erin laughed and even Khelt Kin and his military buddies were happy for these people. How can someone like this betray his country for a chance to live in any of the Big 3 countries? Payne was right. This Gort had potential, and they must protect him at all costs. This time, they must stand against any more advances made by the Big 3. It¡¯s just that now that he publicly turned the Big 3 down, things won¡¯t be so simple anymore. They feared this village might be attacked sooner than expected. ... "Everyone, let¡¯s start by reflecting on the company¡¯s current achievements." Gort continued. "Despite challenges in the local markets, we¡¯ve had a successful period thanks to our buyers, dedicated team and our incredible products!" Yup. Everyone nodded, including the Buyers. In truth, the project itself did all the marketing. Its benefits were too obvious for even a blind man to see. So it will never be a loss working with it "As many of you might have noticed, we¡¯ve expanded our crop lines and built new branch facilities to boost yields." "Now, let¡¯s talk about a few decisions made and voted on earlier, during our first meeting when the company had just started." Yes, yes... they all remembered! They all agreed that everyone would pay Village Taxes! ¡ªAnd if you¡¯re wondering if they regret agreeing to these taxes, the answer was NO. Why should they reject something that would obviously benefit them in the long run? Chapter 44: A Seductive Amount Chapter 44: A Seductive AmountVillage taxes!¡ªWhat was the purpose of this? For things like Road construction, Drainage construction and everything concerning the welfare of their village. Let¡¯s face it. Even if people were willing to come here, the roads were just terrible. Talk about a bumpy ride. One¡¯s tires would deflate with all the bumpy spots, haggard stones and sharp corners here. No joke, all buyers have complained vigorously about this matter. Bad roads slow transportation and make accidents more likely to happen. Just the other day, one the trucks took a bad tumble and everyone had to rush down to help. Everyone has a full understanding of just how terrible their roads were. Thus, no one had any complaints. Gort had said that in future, money will still continuously get taken off for Village tax, to build malls, shopping sites and so on. Their pockets were no longer empty, so of course it was time to change things for the better. Gort knew the importance of a circulating economy. If people have money in their pockets and don¡¯t know how to spend it, the value of that money also depreciates for them. Again, of every time they have to buy something, they have to go to the County or a faraway place, they would suddenly find it annoying to be constantly. His goal is to make wealth save humanity, while also building Geldhan village into the Fairyland of the world. "Now, let¡¯s talk numbers." Gort continued, and everyone subconsciously sat up. "As I said, our revenue this time has reached 3.5 Billion. And after accounting for operational costs and other costs, I¡¯m proud to say once more, that the shareholder distribution number for a single share is 1.2 Million." Right now, everyone was too frozen to shout. 1.2 Million per share... So were the talks and speculations in the village true? "Now then," Gort continued. "Let¡¯s focus on the matter of Village Taxes and Personal Taxes that must be collected by Law!" "As you all know, Personal Taxes are 21% Now, we agreed to allocate 0.2% of our earnings for Village taxes, making a total of 21.2% tax deductions from your initial share amount." In other words, those with one share, will receive 21.2% less of 1.2 Million. This means they¡¯ll be receiving 945,600 Gwins in their account rather than 1.2 million. Although it wasn¡¯t 1 million, it was still fairly close to hitting it. As for their Village taxes, remember, only 0.2% is taken out. That meant that per 1.2 Million, only 2400 Gwins is assigned for Village taxes. There were roughly 400 households in Geldhan village. Some households bought shares, others did not. Some households bought multiple shares, and others only bought one. In total, they racked up 746,400 Gwins for Village taxes. Wow! Many couldn¡¯t believe it. Amazing! Who knew that chicken change taken out would amount to so much money after being taken out from so many people¡¯s shares? It¡¯s really unbelievable to think that a mere 2,400 collected had summed so much. Great! Even Mayor Akin who was hearing this for the first time was blown away. How come he is suddenly so poor compared to ordinary villagers? Well, the one thing that made him happy was the taxes collected on these shares. With that money, they will be able to better the County, and also assist Geldhan village in growing. "Village taxes..." He murmured. What a great idea. It¡¯s true that it¡¯s the government¡¯s job to fix roads and do this or that. But Mayor Akin knew just how poor his County was. .there were too many poor Villages and local terrifies in Luton County. Believe it or not, the taxes collected for Luton County don¡¯t even exceed 6 million. So where does he get the money to fix every road in his territory if fixing the roads cost that much? Gort just announced that they will be spending 500,000 to fix the roads here, all the way down the deadly slopes and through the vast terrains before connecting it to the main highway. So if they were to take out the same amount or more to fix up every village around, do you know that all their budgets will diminish in a month or 2? No way! It won¡¯t work that way. He swore that he tried his best to allocate all funds as he could. Sure enough, one needs true thriving in his County to boost its revenue and taxes. ... Next, Gort talked about his upcoming project. This was where things got excited. A single share this time wasn¡¯t 1000 Gwins as before, but 10,000 Gwins. Several people clenched their fists, already planning to rush in and buy shares. However, some still held doubts, feeling they should be content with his being shareholders for the GF Agriculture sector alone. Gort said the next project is with Communication. But how does one jump from Agriculture to Communications? Several people had their doubts, but those who lost their first chance, didn¡¯t care. They were willing to beg and even borrow for a chance to buy a single share. They were the ones wearing the shoes. So only they knew where it hurt. It was easy to say: I¡¯ll sit this one out,when you will already be receiving millions from this Agriculture company monthly. But what about them? S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Listening to murmurs from the crowd about Gort¡¯s incredulous ingenuity growing up, even Mayor Akin was willing to invest. Why should villagers be millionaires while he was so broke? Clenching his fists, he gritted his teeth hard: BUY. Chapter 45: Time To Share The MONEY!!!!! Chapter 45: Time To Share The MONEY!!!!!This guy is amazing! Mayor Akin and several others thought. Even the Buyers were interested in buying shares. If the output is this good, who doesn¡¯t want to let their 10,000 or even 50,000 Gwins turn into millions? They spent such huge amounts on designer bags and shoes alone. So why not invest? "From what I know about this guy, he¡¯s not bragging. If he says it¡¯s going to be this way, it¡¯s most likely going to be that way." "I¡¯ve never seen any youngsters with such confidence." "Well, it¡¯s not confidence, when you know. It¡¯s a fact." Several buyers discussed, while Larkh, Tunada and their gang also thought of biting shares too. After all, they had seen first hand what Gort¡¯s VR could do. There was no doubt it would lead to a mind-blowing technological era once Gort held his first press review. "After we buy it, we¡¯ll give a majority of our shares to Thulu and her brothers." Tunada advised and Larkh agreed. Of course, in Larkh¡¯s mind, Thulu would get the greater bulk. Bah!¡ªWhat sort of man needs to fight over shares with his sister. A real man goes out and makes money on his own! Truthfully, Thulu¡¯s brothers wouldn¡¯t mind Larkh¡¯s decision. They too pampered Thulu like an egg. She was the family¡¯s golden egg, the sweet heart that made everyone anxious. Speaking of her brother¡¯s, Larkh grounded in annoyance. He had told them to rush back, but they seemed unbothered, not thinking much of their move here. "If not that I was afraid they¡¯ll hurt your precious blue, I would have shoved them all back into your womb." How can his sons be so naughty? Sure enough, only his baby Thulu was the best. Tunada shook her head wryly. Of all her children, Thulu was the naughtiest and most stubborn. And her dear father had a thick filter on his eyes when facing her. As Gort spoke, he kept a good look at his smart watch. Soon, he saw the message from Mett Linty and smiled. Finally, it was time. "My dear shareholders," he continued, with a large grin. "A while ago, all of you had your bank details." Those without bank accounts rushed to open one, and those who already had bank accounts, still rushed to cross check their bank details again and again. "As discussed, you should be receiving 945,600 Gwins in your accounts. The Finance department has already submitted it to the bank and you will be credited today." "Of course, if you don¡¯t see the money, please check whether the information and bank details submitted is correct. It could also be frozen pending higher approval." Though Gort doubted this since it was already pending approval. They assured him that today would be the day when the money would be good to go. And just as Gort was speaking, several phones beeped out loudly, cashing many to smile. Someone stared at his old phone, shocked by the alert he received. Hold on, how many zeroes was he seeing? "Great! Great! 945,600 Gwins! Not a penny less!" S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Awesome! My 2,836,800 Gwins is here. That¡¯s 3 Shares!" Rufung, his wife and son now looked at the 6.6192 million Gwins in their account, counting it over and over again. That¡¯s 7 shares! Great! Great! Great! No matter how they tried to act humble, they found it harder and harder to hide their excitement. Their smiles were unnaturally stretched, and even if you slap them hard in the face now, it was hard to still get angry. This feeling was like an explosive bomb on a sunny day. What is the feeling of suddenly getting rich overnight? Cool. "Look at you, you¡¯re smiling like a fool." "Hey, how can you view this kind of smile as foolish? When you have money, it suddenly becomes cool." "Hey, Hendo, you bought 10 shares right? That¡¯s 9.456 million. Your kids are wise to follow Gort. Bahahahaha, I remember when you chased them with your slippers when they first returned." "Hey, hey, this old man was doing it for their own good. But seeing the money in my account, I¡¯ll forgive them for their stubbornness just this once. After all, dropping out of school is still a shameful act." "Hendo, you would be far more convincing if you didn¡¯t stop smiling and counting your money... why don¡¯t I have me¨C" "Bah! You bastard! So you¡¯re already eyeing my 9 Million? Who told you to only invest in 1 share?" "Wipe! I suddenly have 5 million in my account. I give 1 million to my 2 sons, use 1 million to fix the house and start building a villa. Fortunately, we Village folks have a lot of land to our name. Thank Buddha for our ancestors who bought lands for times like these." "It¡¯s here! It¡¯s all here! All 945,600 Gwins!" Chapter 46: Part Time!!!! Chapter 46: Part Time!!!!At this moment, several people were holding their phones so tight they almost cracked them into half. "Could it be that my cataract is trying to deceive me? Or do I really count so many zeroes?" "Hahahahaha, 6 million! I think now, I can jump in a lagoon and give the dishes my middle fingers to chew on. Hey, I have money for the surgery, so what¡¯s the hassle?" "Why? How come I didn¡¯t receive any alerts? Have they forgotten me? What should I do?" "Calm down, remember what Boss Gort said. If you see it, you can report it. Are you sure you gave the right bank details?" "Yes, yes, yes, I did! I¡¯ve never had a bank account, so I opened one and even had them print me a sheet of my report information. I¡¯m really dying here. Seeing everyone getting theirs makes me really anxious." "Hold on, when you opened your bank account, did you sign up for alerts?" sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Ah... how do I do that? Wait... how do I also check my account on my phone?" "Here, give it to me, let me help you." "Ahhh!... The number is there! It¡¯s all there!" Several people jumped so high you would suspect they were in their prime. Sure enough, money can make even the cripple learn how to fly. One has to know that before now, everything was all theoretical and talks. Only when the money hits your account, do you truly feel relaxed. Park Fairbang and Clare Rei looked at their joint account, feeling that even if the world isn¡¯t coming to an end as their son had predicted, his actions now still gave them millions. Know that had the 2nd highest and largest amount of shares, all their savings over the years. So their output was hundreds of millions. One can already imagine how high Gort, the largest shareholder¡¯s yield this time, was. Their son probably had 1 billion or a little bit more in returns. That¡¯s insane! Many people sucked in their breaths when thinking of this. Their little chicken change of ¡¯1 million or 2 million¡¯ was nothing in the eyes of someone with 1 billion. They don¡¯t even have 50 million or 100 million. A majority of people only had a little less of 1 million after taxes were taken off. Even if they started working in their mother¡¯s wombs, they felt they would have never touched this amount of money in their lifetimes. With talks of money in the air and many zeros in their bank accounts, no one had the energy to think about any damn Shareholder meeting. Now, it was time to party! Woo-hoo~ The food was brought out and the mingling began. As usual, everyone stepped out of the hall to eat and enjoy their time on the vast prairies. The intoxicating aroma of the dishes made their stomachs churn. .but what¡¯s this? Payne¡¯s eyes widened like that of a cursed doll. "Boss Gort, you are not being fair! So you added so many fruits and foods to your artificial Cultivation and you didn¡¯t tell us?" Lettuce, broccoli, carrots, grapes, apples, beans, potatoes... All Payne and the buyers saw was money. Chewing into one of the Frenchie fries here, they realized how nutritious it was. No way! You can¡¯t call this junk food anymore. Wait! What was this? Why was the reaction they felt in their bodies stronger than when eating the first 3 items artificially produced? Woooo~ They tempered to cry when eating such godly meals. Worth it! Khelt Kin and his military gang also felt the incredulous changes within them. "Are you guys thinking what I¡¯m thinking?" "Yes, we need these meals for the army!" With such meals are you still afraid that their soldiers won¡¯t be strong? Just look at how fast their tiredness was wiped out from a simple meal? Doctor Shard was chewing like a squirrel, too excited by everything around him. "So this is the place where they create those heaven defying coma-awakening liquids?" Erin chuckled, " There¡¯s something I should correct, Doctor Shard. The fluid in question is just 70 parts ginseng, 15 parts watermelon and 15 parts tomatoes, we crushed and strained." "_" (Now, you¡¯re making even less sense.) Doctor Shard opened and closed his mouth, not knowing what to say. Larkh and his people also enjoyed the entertainment and festivities surrounding them. Some researchers, disciples, and scientists they brought over, also spoke about the amazing payouts today. "Are you going to invest in the Communication company opening up soon?" "Invest? Why not? Besides, haven¡¯t we been brought here and hired to work in that said company?" "That¡¯s right. Even if I don¡¯t believe all that much in this Gort, I trust Professor Larkh¡¯s judgment and abilities. If he says this company is world changing, then it definitely is." "Yeah. And by the way, did you see the promised pay? That¡¯s already an insane amount, far higher than our monthly salaries." "Exactly! I¡¯m getting excited, already thinking of starting the job. 2 days... we start in 2 days and the Press conference is in a week and a half." "Honestly, if I didn¡¯t know any better, I would have said something is chasing this our new Boss, Gort. Why the rush?" "Well, I just hope that whatever thing he wants to launch first, will be worth the payout salaries he¡¯s almost promising. Come to think of it, what technology can give such a big yield in the communication world fast?... Is it a new cell phone?" Chapter 47: Gort鈥檚 Plans Chapter 47: Gort¡¯s PlansCiel Rei looked at the amount that was almost 6 million, flashing on his screen. You have to know that he opened and closed the SMS alert over 20 times now and it still hasn¡¯t changed. "Husband..." "Dad..." Ciel Rei, who was Clare Rei¡¯s cousin, suddenly felt the world spinning around him. Fortunately, he was already seated, or he would have fallen flat on his face. "Good, good, good... I knew my sister won¡¯t lead me wrong." A second later, he stood, slapped his chest like a Gorilla and laughed maniacally. "You all will build houses of your own and buy cars of your own here!" "Here? In Geldhan village?" His family were excited for the money, but confused by his decision. "Yes, in Geldhan village!" His sister had told him that no matter what, he must get a place in Geldhan village. Although she sounded as usual, he felt the sense of urgency in her tone. Looking at the security around this place, why did he feel that something would happen in the outside world soon?¡ªBetter late than sorry. He will stay in Reifinkle Village with his wife, while his children come over for work. After all, the new company is hiring, as well as the Agriculture company that just expanded. In Reifinkle Village, many had Rei surnames. You might think they were related, but they weren¡¯t. In countries like the Big 3, the name James was common. You can see someone called James Hamsey and another James Tordon. Now, does it mean they¡¯re all related because they both have James in their names? No!!! Likewise, Ryan Braynolds was in no way related to Ryan Broshling. For them here in Gwintia Country, many people have similar surenames from ancient times till now. Ciel Rei¡¯s children were happy after hearing they¡¯ll get big salaries here, as well as 1 million each from the dividends. Hey, that girl who shamed and broke up with one of them a month ago for being too poor, is definitely going to regret it now. "Don¡¯t head back to the city for work. You will stay in Geldhan village for a brighter future." Ciel Rei called Clare Rei his sister, despite them being cousins. To him, that was who she was in his heart. ... Hooray! Hooray! Their money has come!!! The day went by in a flash, with merriment everywhere. Typically, the buyers and guests should have long gone back after today¡¯s merriment. However, they hadn¡¯t discussed proper business with Gort yet. Thus they stayed within the newly built guesthouses, planning to stay in for a day or 2. So far, everything turned out to be a success. The only living things that were afraid of the merriment were the pigs, chickens and other farm creatures that were in their dens. "Hey, Boss Gort, please come to my house next week to celebrate! My wife is planning a big meal for you." "No, Boss Gort, please come to my house this Saturday. We want to thank you for making us millionaires! We¡¯ll kill our new year¡¯s pig then!" The animals in the village were shaking. Suddenly, every household wished to host a party to celebrate. Gort knew he had to attend each and every party, so it doesn¡¯t look like he¡¯s doing favoritism. "Thulu, in a month or so when I suddenly turn fat like all, will you still like your brother Gort?" Thulu nodded vigorously," of course! How can I not like you, Brother Gort?" Gort chuckled. Her ¡¯liking¡¯ was not the likeness he thought of. But there was no rush. Like a hunter cornering a rabbit, one must only make subtle actions. Thulu was a little shy from Gort¡¯s intense stare. ¡¯Brother Gort has grown handsome again,¡¯ she thought, the top of her ears now turning red. Thulu felt she has been very odd these days. Her head seemed to be filled with thoughts of her Brother Gort even more than usual. It was strange since she was now closer to him than before, in his own Village, and no longer so far away. So why did she keep missing him when he was already this close? Hey... Thulu didn¡¯t understand it. Shaking her head, she pushed those bizzare thoughts out of her mind. "Brother Gort, what do you want me to do today!" Gort looked at her deeply, knowing that since she came here, she seemed to want to belong, looking for a permanent role or job. He has been pushing it off for sometime, but now, it seems it¡¯s time to give her a true sense of belonging around him...But what he had in mind for her, wont take place only after he launched his VR to the world. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 48: Afraid?... HAH! Chapter 48: Afraid?... HAH!"Silly girl, for today, you¡¯ll be helping me with the inspection." Don¡¯t forget that after tomorrow, GF WorldTech Communications officially opens its doors for staff members. There was a lot to do to ensure everything runs smoothly. Today was all about meetings and inspections. First, Gort saw the buyers. No surprise, they were interested in buying the newly grown fruits and foods they tasted yesterday. Prices were negotiated and everyone felt it was a win-win. The buyers, except Payne who came with Khalea and Erin, took off. Now Gort was sitting among the massive group of guests drinking tea with relish and snacking away with relish. This place was such a treasure land to them. Although they didn¡¯t want to go, they knew they couldn¡¯t stay here for long, so it¡¯s best to cut to the chase. Larkh was also here, with the military officials and even Doctor Shard, Khalea and Erin. They had already discussed military purchase, with Gort willing to bring the biting prince down to half the market value per pound of food purchased. Take this as Gratitude for these brave soldiers who serve the country. Of course, it can never be completely free as he needed to sustain and pay his workers. If he started doing business in that manner, he would lose all his income faster than a cat can purr. Ghaw-Kakwkakakak~ Khelt Kin laughed. "Kid... You¡¯re quite bold for someone your age." For him not to tremble or shake in their presence meant the kid had grit. "I believe that with your efforts, it won¡¯t be long before Gwintia Country becomes strong again." One of the military generals added. "Yes," Khelt Kin agreed, "However, we are worried for your safety, kid." Everyone¡¯s face twisted in a thousand knots. Why do you say that? Was Gort in any danger? Clare Rei, Park Fairbang, Thulu and a few people were worried for Gort¡¯s sake. "Do you mean the big 3?" Gort asked, his arms lazily crossed around his chest. Khelt Kin was taken aback. "Smart... It seems you know what¡¯s coming now that you turned down their offer." Dammit, was it because of that little turn down? Tyrants!... Tyrants, each and every last one of them! Clare Rei was furious, while listening to the many things the big 3 has done over the years. Even Mayor Akin was taken aback by what they might do to Gort because of his ingenuity. However, seeing that the Gwintia military was ready to step in for Gort¡¯s sake, it made him sigh in relief. Good... good... good... Even he didn¡¯t want such a genius to be taken away by the big 3. "Don¡¯t worry kid, well station some of our forces around the village to protect you and the village as a whole." Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Thank you," Gort replied, gratitude evident on his face. "But¨C" He continued. "I¡¯m not so defenseless, as you might think." After tapping his smartwatch, everyone nore witness to something they never thought could exist in this life. [Alice is awake.] A voice echoed, and the other metal bracket on Gort¡¯s hand soon detached itself and scratched its limbs like that of a spider. Gort chuckled, letting the confused crowd follow him to the simulation room he built in his home, opposite his lam underground. They stood outside, watching Alice and Gort go in. Facing the duo in the chamber, where countless weapons pointed their way. Does Gort have a permit to do this? That was the first thing in the minds of Khalea, Khelt Kin and the military personnel. Despite it being small, they knew it was a high tech chamber. So just how did he build it? Even the system has long been amazed by Gort¡¯s intelligence. You have to know that Gort had thought of building Alice long before the system came to play. A young 7-year-old Gort had built Alice¡¯s first prototype using scraps from a junkyard and coding he created on an old thrown away laptop. That was before. However, with money now, it was another matter altogether. When applying for materials for con, he specially asked for other materials too. The weapons pointed, weren¡¯t filled with regular bullets. He made empty shells and filled them with the same weight as normal bullets would. As for the firring power needed, one can say he used his knowledge of chemistry to the bone. Dangerous! Who knew bullets could be made this way? There has never been any bullet like this in the market. Clare Rei was the most dumbfounded. She had seen the old model that was rusted in her son¡¯s room. It was just a simple bracelet. But looking at how the new Bracelet transformed into a flexible metal spider, why did she have ominous thoughts about that other one? ... Could it be that the many piles of junk they made growing up were actually ALL very precious? ????? Chapter 49: Alice鈥檚 Power! Chapter 49: Alice¡¯s Power!What did they just see? Everyone felt the color on their faces drain the longer they watched. "Is your son crazy? Is he going to do what I think he will?" Clare Rei, who was normally calm, was now gripping her husband by the neck. Even if it succeeds, you best believe Gort would get an ass whooping when he comes out. Khalea, Larkh, Tunada and several others felt Gort was insane. But Katrina, Thulu, Tenten, and the rest of Gort¡¯s sworn friends didn¡¯t feel panicked. "Aunty, don¡¯t worry. When has Brother Gort done anything he¡¯s not sure of?" "_" Is that the point here? Bang! Bullets rained in all directions but Gort lazily stood still as though bored. [Danger Detected. Mode 2 Engaged.] Alice¡¯s unexpected and abrupt voice caused several people to almost imprint their faces on the glass window¡ªespecially when seeing the blockbuster script play out before them. IT WAS INCREDIBLE! Alice jumped high in the air, deflecting all attacks while also using Gort¡¯s body as a springboard. She wasn¡¯t designed to be a shield, but to control the center of scarcity of any attack or object, changing its trajectory away from the one it¡¯s protecting. She deflected the missiles, sending them a distance away from where Gort stood. Her outer shell was strong, incredibly sturdy thanks to his specially crafted formula for enhancing the strength of any metal. One might think he got Alien tech right now. But this wasn¡¯t a reward from the system, but something he figured out on his own. Watching the small spider-like object move made everyone feel they were watching the birth of Sci-fi technology. [ Threats destabilized. Alice has won.] [Initializing Dormant mode.] Alice jumped back on Gort¡¯s hand, like a cart finding a good location to nap. Then, it rested on his wrist, transferring into a bracelet once more. On Gort¡¯s other arm, there was a happy spider icon sleeping on the smartwatch¡¯s screen. ¨CSilence¨C Everyone watched Gort leave the protective chamber, opening and closing the quivering mouths. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You brat!" Clare Rei slapped her back of his head hard before hugging him tight. "If you want to test it out, why don¡¯t you test it out on a dummy? Why must it be you? Look, can¡¯t you use your father instead?" "_" [Park Fairbang] Wife, I suspect you want to kill me. Tunada also joined in, hugging the duo tight. She felt sympathy for a genius like Gort who tested his creations on himself. Nevertheless, she also pinched his side belly as a warning. "Don¡¯t ever do that again, understand?" Gort smiled wryly. ¡¯It looks like next time, I won¡¯t show them more security tech demonstrations.¡¯ Several men, including Pei Hung and Mayor Akin, placed heavy hands on his shoulders. "Hey, the young must grow." "You brat, it¡¯s good that you can think of your safety and that of your village." Gort smirked," Of course. Right before opening my first company, security has always been my number 1 priority." "So those bracelets..." Erin didn¡¯t even need to complete his sentence for everyone to understand. Are you kidding him? Never in his life has he seen something so cool, sci-fi-like and out of this world. The important thing is that the wearer would be safe from all sorts of belt and physical attacks. This might very well be the greatest security technological invention of the decade. Even Mayor Akin wanted to own one. "How about grenades? If the enemy launches grenades, what then?" Gort gently rubbed the bracket on his right hand. "Alice can detect and analyze what sort of weapon is launched. She has an advanced nanofiber cocoon technology that will deploy like silk threads, wrapping both of us in a protective space of her making." No one can find any stronger nanotechnology like the one he made. He didn¡¯t make it with the current Human technology in mind, but was long thinking of galactic matters when making all creations. Gort wasn¡¯t one to brag, but it would take decades and perhaps centuries for many of the top minds in this world to understand just what he did. At least without his guidance, they¡¯ll get stuck for a long time getting success on one part of manufacturing, before encrypting the other parts and putting everything together. This, Gort was sure of. Stare stared at the bracelet thoughtfully. "You all think it¡¯s great, but it¡¯s not complete yet." "Not..." What? NOT complete? Many didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. What else do you want to put in? Bazookas? Crazy! Crazy! This Gort could be crazy at times. Larkh¡ªwho was barely preventing his leg from falling due to shock¡ªwas already shaking like a leaf. The excitement was just too much for his old heart. "What else is it lacking?" A spaceship to head for the fucking moon? Why don¡¯t you also make it to wear a tutu and dance at his niece¡¯s ballet recital too? Gort looked at Larkh wryly. "Master, I have a few more thoughts based on what I showed you earlier." VR? Larkh¡¯s eyes widened. Gort knew Larkh must have misunderstood him. But believe it or not, there were bits of the VR technology he wished to add onto this Spider security bracelet.... Technology that would completely revolutionize Communications! .... Several people¡¯s eyes turned subtle, knowing that there was more Gort wished to do to ¡¯Alice¡¯ before making it known to others. It¡¯s just that was that truly okay? "Gort, while taking your time perfecting it, you must know that the enemy will wait for you to grow strong. You must never forget that!" "In addition to that, what if it malfunctions? What other Plan Bs do you have for security backup?" "No, this won¡¯t do! Although impressive, we have to prepare for the worst." .... Gort nodded obediently to their advice, though a part of him sneered when thinking of the enemy. Him? Work on his Spider defense bracelet slowly? HAH! Time was a luxury he didn¡¯t have. They say no time is better than the present. Looking at the group before him, Gort knew he had to make a decision¡ªa decision to build a trustworthy army of his own. Chapter 50: Are You In, Or Are You Out? Chapter 50: Are You In, Or Are You Out?Gort slowly retracted his face, looking at Larkh and his mentors. Then his gaze settled in Khalea¡¯s group and the military personnel once more. "I know you all may not believe me, nor will you understand... but as of now, the clock is ticking and we are running out of time!" Running out of time? Is Mr. Gort dying?... How come they couldn¡¯t understand what he was saying? Clare Rei, Park Fairbang and several others looked around with guilty expressions, as though hiding something. Gort didn¡¯t wish to say anything on the world impending destruction just yet. However, who knew it would be Thulu who spoke out first? It seems she didn¡¯t even know that her words were enough to cause a tsunami. "Brother Gort, are you talking about the end of the world? Are you talking about the end of the world coming in a few months time?" "_" [Gort and his gang] "_" [All guests] "Eh? Why is everyone so quiet?" "_" Tunada shot a murderous glare at her husband. Who told him to tell Thulu about it? Didn¡¯t they promise they would keep her out of it for now? Larkh flinched from his wife¡¯s glare, knowing that tonight, he would be sleeping on the floor. Mayor Akin almost missed his step just now. What... What the hell did they mean by saying the world was coming to an end? Hey, hey, HEY! Don¡¯t just start something and stop there! Even Khalea, Payne and Erin looked pale white when getting the news. Can such news be trusted? Thulu scratched her head in confusion "... Brother Gort, did I say something wrong?" "No." Gort chuckled, ruffling her hair softly. "However, you must never tell another person again, okay?" "Sure!" Well, Thulu was happy. She did nothing wrong. With that, she went to get snacks. "_" [the Onlookers] Come back here and take more responsibility for the mess you made! 30 minutes later, everyone still couldn¡¯t believe what they heard. ?????? A flood that wipes out all of humanity?... No wonder the great Professor Larkh and many others would move their families here. Gort raised his shoulders wryly. "You can¡¯t blame me for hiding it right? I wrote and tried my best to get the news out, but many top minds said it was rubbish and would undoubtedly never happen." Forget the geniuses. Even they still find it hard to believe. They also knew that with the way the world works and those in military positions, they would never truly take this matter seriously. That is, until they start getting physical evidence of strange sightings and floods happening across the world. Perhaps only when the water rise is very obvious, before they really take action. Imagine they pump millions and billions into it only for it to be false? Sorry but the risk was too high. Besides, if a collection of top scientists and geniuses test it out now and get negative results, do you want them to not believe these people? Are you expecting them to believe a small boy who just dropped out of school? No, you do the math. Who will you believe? Geniuses that have lived for long, making contributions, or a small brat? Larkh also said he contacted a few friends, and they carried out the so-called analysis and tests, only to prove that no such thing will happen. They felt it was insane for them to even believe Gort¡¯s crazy ideas in the first place. But after seeing all he could do, as well as assessing the sharpness of his mind, they felt there might be some truth to what he said. Khalea thoughtfully drummed her fingers on her arms crossed around her chest. "So, because you knew no one would believe or find your theories, you decided to create these technologies to generate wealth?" "Hm-hm," Gort agreed honestly. "If no one will help me save humanity, then I¡¯ll do it myself." "Amiable." Erin added, liking Gort more and more. Hold on... "Then the food. You learned how to artificially grow them for the future too, right?" Gort nodded again. Well, it makes sense. When the waters cover the world as he predicted, there will be no food. According to him, the waters will also be toxic for hundreds of years. So how can they rely on fishing to fill their bellies? Perhaps they will still fish. However, they must remove the toxins from the fishes before consumption. Now that they think about it, there¡¯s just so much to consider when it comes to Humanity¡¯s future. Suddenly, the usually jovial and merry Khelt Kin was in dire need of a cigarette. No one minded when he took the one Park Fairbang offered and began to smoke. Even Khalea who often lashes out at him, allowed him to smoke just this once. "Kid, the deal earlier is off." "The military will pay full price for the goods. What¡¯s more, I will be sending my units here for training and any assistance you need." "Normally, I won¡¯t believe any hogwash about the end of the world from anyone. But¨C" Khelt Kin paused to look out a whiff of thick smoke. "My kid in the hospital is showing signs of awakening thanks to you." "¨CAnd quite frankly, I am yet to see any better agricultural and technological creations from the so-called geniuses who debunked your theories." "So yeah... I¡¯d say I¡¯ll be more than willing to help you save humanity." Khelt Kin was a straightforward person. If the Apocalypse was coming in the form of a Mega Flood, then he better prepare fast. And if it was all false in the end, it¡¯s okay.... After seeing Gort¡¯s ability of making money as if he was the god of wealth, Khelt Kin felt he would still not lose much¡ªOnly Reputation. Shaking his head wryly, Khelt Kin sighed. If... If he told his buddies that he was planning for an incoming Flood, do you know how much they would mock him? sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Sorry, even his enemies will nail him to the coffin with this matter, feeling he must be sent for Psych-evaluations and stripped from his high-ranking position. Still, something in Khelt Kin told him that this was a gamble he was going to win¡ªa gamble that the Flood¡¯s coming was REAL. "Alright, brat... What do you need me to do?" Chapter 51: Moving Day! Chapter 51: Moving Day!Sometimes, one needs a little push to start a fire. Truthfully logic said it didn¡¯t make sense for any world shattering flood to come. But something within them sparked fear of ¡¯what if¡¯. What if they were wrong? Before certain people in human history came, did anyone ever think such possibilities could become relatives? Before the first car that had an engine came to existence, people said it was crazy to think it was possible. They thought they would use horses, wagons and carriages for humankind¡¯s needs till the end of time. Before metal ships existed, they said only wood would work since metal sinks. They said man cannot fly, yet here we are, soaring high in the skies. For them, what made Gort¡¯s flood story a little believable was him.... A genius like none other, who has clearly invented great things. Had it been another person saying this, perhaps a drunk on the streets or even a student with no inventions, they would brush it off without haste. Sorry, but credibility mattered. The little time they spent with Gort, they knew he never did anything without thinking 5... no, 10 steps ahead. "4 months, 6 days..." Akin murmured, reminding himself of the deadline before the floods fully rolls in. This changes everything! Suddenly, buying shares in Gort¡¯s companies secures him wealth not just for the rows et, but for the further era too. One doesn¡¯t need glasses to see that humankind will rely on Gort¡¯s many companies for everything. "Just how many companies are you planning to make?" "A lot..." Well, they figured as much. It totally made sense now, why Gort wasn¡¯t bothered with the Big 3. With bigger, bigger problems at bay, why worry about them now? Don¡¯t worry," Gort assured. "2 days before my first Press Conference, I¡¯ll distribute the new and improved Spider bracelets to every shareholder and worker." Gort paused. "Normally, I didn¡¯t intend to give any to outsiders just yet. However, I won¡¯t mind giving you all a few as a one time exception." Gort chuckled. "If you want more perks, do a few assignments for me, and I¡¯ll consider it even." ... Oh? Everyone was amused, the tension in the air quickly fading. "Kid, you¡¯re quite bold." Khelt Kin laughed heartily. "So what is it that you want?" "Well, for starters, I want the right to open and run a Zoo!" "Clever," Khelt Kin replied. "Yeah, I plan to take in at least 10 of each type of animal and subspecies." Humans aren¡¯t the only thing he planned to save. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "And when do you intend to build this zoo?" "It¡¯s already under construction." Gort grinned. "_" [Khelt Kin and the other guests.] Since you started construction without the permits, why then do you need their help? Khalea raised a brow thoughtfully. It seems Gort had anticipated the help of someone to open doors for him. The more he spoke, the harder it was to see him as a child. "Mayor Akin, now that you¡¯re here too, I wish to make my intentions known to other surrounding villages around the Geldhan village." "In addition, I¡¯d like to improve the standard of living in the County as a whole. That¡¯s why I¡¯ve decided that we will open branch companies in the neighboring villages." Mayor Akin was thrilled. "Great! This is a good thing. If more people work on these projects, things will go a lot faster before the flood arrives. However,--" Mayor Akin frowned. "What¡¯s the point of fixing the roads and improving the many structures around if the flood will destroy them all?" Everyone¡¯s ears were perked, also wondering why Gort was fussy about it. If the Flood is coming, then won¡¯t they have no land for humans to live on in the end? In that case, why waste time doing so much fixing up? Indeed, what they said was logically current and true. But Gort had other plans when it came to where humanity will live the rest of their days. "In a few months, you will all understand. For now, no more Flood talks." A day after tomorrow, workers will officially start working in GF WorldTech Communications. A week and a half after that, the Press Conference will begin. It¡¯s funny that workers haven¡¯t even started working in the company, and he has already sent out invitations to the press and several people from the Big 3 and all over the world. It¡¯s because of this invitation that Gort knew the big 3 won¡¯t attack him until after the Press conference. They might now want to come see him face to face to dish out their threats. What¡¯s more, he sent out invitations to them, and the fact that he turned their offer down not too long ago, was still fresh in everyone¡¯s minds. If he dies now, everyone would link it to them. If they have to harm him, they must do it in a way that seems like he accidentally killed himself in Gwintia soil. They could also kidnap him, take him to their countries, and force him to tell stories to rephase the rejection he publicly made earlier. All these were possibilities that he concluded would only happen after the Press conference. So till then, he and everyone here were fine. ... It was another beautiful day in the world for many¡ªexcept a few. Today, Matilda Sand woke up to the grumblings of his wife. This was Moving Day! Matilda was not happy. "What sort of good job is it that takes up to a village? We already have a good noise here, and neighbors we are close to." Just imagining they were going to Geldhan village of all places, made the middle aged woman¡¯s face twist. She suddenly regretted her decision to become a housewife, caring for their son and her husband. If not that they depended on her husband¡¯s salary to feed, she would have sat her butt here with the excuse of having a job she couldn¡¯t leave. Who can tell her why her husband accepted such a job offer in a poverty-stricken and worn-out place like Geldhan village? Chapter 52: New Home Chapter 52: New HomeShe was not happy! Dragging the lighter suitcase along, she glared at her husband. "I don¡¯t get it. Why can¡¯t Mintz and I stay back while you first get out there?" Motzen shook his head awkwardly. "They encouraged moving with family since the world will be too hectic." All his friends have told him the place wasn¡¯t as bad as everyone makes it out to be. Although Motzen was skeptical, he couldn¡¯t deny the benefits the salary and the job offers. As for his 6-year-old son Mintz, they said the village was about to open a school there for children his age, paid for by the Company. How good can a school in a village be?... If they had someone they trusted here, they would send their son to live with the person while they first go to check things out. Little Mintz didn¡¯t seem phased by their family¡¯s big move. Yesterday, he spent time with his classmates, excited for what adventures awaited him. What does a 6 year old know? He couldn¡¯t understand the true worries of his parents. "Daddy, this candy is so sweet." "Yeah," Motzen rubbed his son¡¯s head, feeling pity for him. "Tilly, I promise that after going there, if there¡¯s no need for you two to be there, 9 will fight my way to send you both back." { Tilly was the cute pet name he gave his wife Matilda. Others called her Tilda instead.} Motzen was helpless. His wife, although angry, also understood her husband¡¯s situation. She could only blame that bastard company for telling its employees to bring their families over upon hiring. It didn¡¯t say much about the deadline for wives... but stated that it was mandatory for children to move in as soon as possible. After all, some people¡¯s partners were working on their hometowns and cities. It was a strange request, but due to the high salaries, the temptation still lingered in the minds of many. Soon, the family of 3 were on the road, driving for Geldhan village. After branching off the highway, they noticed road construction being done. It seems that development might truly come this way in the future. This was a good sign. Oops, they spoke too soon. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Brang-grang-grang~ The entire vehicle was shaking from impact against the many bumps, pits, and potholes on the road. By the time they actually reached the village, they looked like they ran a marathon. Only Mintz was clapping merrily, having enjoyed the free amusement park ride. "Again, again..." Motzen and Matilda had no words to say. But soon, their initial thoughts were wiped off when seeing the high level of security within the village. What¡¯s going on? Are you sure they didn¡¯t come to a Hidden Fortress instead? Look left, look right, there was construction happening everywhere. "Maybe this village will be a prime cornerstone in the future." "...Yeah." If it was before, Matilda would retort. But now her eyes couldn¡¯t deceive her. From the big movements going on, she suddenly had the impulse to give this place a try. They were already here, so why not stay for a few months with an open mind? Feeling his wife¡¯s hand grip his thigh, Motzen knew she wasn¡¯t so angry anymore. Women sure were strange creatures. After almost several hours of unhappiness on the road, her attitude changed like spring, thawing away the icy grounds. "Please, follow the main road till you see a Red building. Someone will be awaiting your arrival there." It was already 6 PM. The guard was quite polite, after seeing their acceptance letter and cross checking it with the list of names he had. The guard was pointing towards a 4-story building ahead, boldly painted red for all to see. Well then, what were they waiting for? Soon, they met with a mature woman called Mina. She was Rufung¡¯s wife, newly assigned to handle staff settlement. "Mr. Motzen?" "Yes, yes... that¡¯s me. And this is my wife Dinna, and my son Mintz!" After all formalities were done, Mina hopped into their vehicle and headed for one of the newly built apartment complexes. "Mr. Motzen, you arrived quite late. Others have already begun work, but that¡¯s alright. Your orientation will start tomorrow at 9 am." Mina was inwardly thinking of the Press Conference coming up in 3 days. She has to make sure all staff are settled in before then. "Mr. Motzen, tomorrow, our Founder and CEO will give gifts to all families and workers here." Mina paused, her aura changing slightly. "I don¡¯t need to tell you that everything you learn here is classified." "Any single leak will be seen as treacherous not just to the company, but to our Gwintia Country too... Understood?" Motzen nodded vigorously. "Don¡¯t worry, Mrs. Mina. We promise to keep everything we see and do at heart." "Good..." Mina nodded in satisfaction. After her becoming a shareholder of the Agricultural company, she felt that anyone who says anything is messing with her family¡¯s income. Only when you receive the money in your account do you take it very seriously. Bah!- If anyone dares to leak anything, they might turn to o medieval people and Brun the person to a stake. How dare you mess with their millions? Even within this new company, they put in 500,000 Gwins for shares. That¡¯s right, each share was now 500,000 Gwins. Don¡¯t you dare think you can mess up anything here. After Mina left, the family of 3 took time to look at their simple yet stunning apartment. It had 2 bedrooms, 1 very large bathroom, a kitchen, a spacious balcony and a small pantry. Mina had left them with 3 keys... probably one for each person. So far, so good... They were also amazed to see that the fridge was stuffed with complementary food items. Eh? There was a small card too? { Courtesy of GF World Tech Agriculture } Hold on? Where has she heard this name before? Yes, yes! It¡¯s a company with magical food that doesn¡¯t perish easily. Their pantry was filled with these items... Have you ever seen a single potato the size of a TV? Chapter 53: New Hire Perks Chapter 53: New Hire PerksHappiness was a feeling that was easily spread. "Mommy, mommy, they¡¯re so big!" Mintz jumped animatedly, still in disbelief by the giant items around him. Was this place he went to the land of the giants? The watermelon was so large it took all 3 of them to roll out. They had 4 watermelons, 7 tomatoes, 5 Potatoes, 2 Ginseng, and other fruits and vegetables too. Well, the outer appearance was just too mouthwatering for them to neglect. Soon, the family of 3 worked hard to cut several slices of watermelon. Motzen swore this was the best thing he had tasted all his life, better than any sweets. Munch, munch, munch~ His cheeks were filled with watermelon pieces, seemingly having no time to pay attention to his parents. But what he didn¡¯t know was that they too had momentarily forgotten him. Matilda felt that just for this food alone, she would be willing to move over here for good. What else is life good for, if not eating delicious food? And what was this strange warmth they felt gushing through their body? "Wife, the pain on my lower back seems to have faded a bit... Am I dreaming?" "Hubby, the slight pain I¡¯ve always felt after giving birth to Mintz, doesn¡¯t feel so bad either..." The duo stared at the watermelons, before darting for their phones to research on GF worldtech Agriculture. What? Was a single meal better than a doctor¡¯s appointment? Almost 99% of people who claimed to have eaten something from the company, swore they felt better. Some even posted their medical reports, showing the reports before and after each meal. The couple felt their legs turn to noodles. "Hubby... are we... Are we so lucky?" Matilda swore she knew nothing of this. From the looks of things, these miraculous goods and fruits are far more expensive compared to regular fruits and foods. The many items in their pantry cost a lot more than they can imagine. "Hubby, I take back what I said." Matilda was now grabbing Motzen¡¯s wet, slippery hands in a death grip. "No matter what, we must stay here, for the sake of Mintz." "I think so too," Motzen agreed. Regular people might only buy it sparingly, mixing it with regular foods when cooking meals. What¡¯s more, these foods and fruits can last for months. One person claimed that they bought 3 tomatoes. They already had noodles, rice and eggs at home. Since then, they¡¯ve been heavily cooking tomato sauces and all sorts of tomato dishes. Yet, they haven¡¯t even gone halfway through the first tomatoes bought. It¡¯s been weeks, and they¡¯ve saved far more money than they expected. S§×arch* The N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. What¡¯s more, no matter how many times they eat these estimators, it was just too intoxicating and appetizing, as though they were eating it for the first time. They ended up saving grocery money without knowing it. Don¡¯t forget that the tomatoes and other products here were more concentrated in quality and quantity than their regular counterparts. Watermelons are usually airy and light. But with these ones, you feel that every slice is so thick like medieval border walls. Then imagine having a single potato the size of a Television. Hello? Do you honestly think it can finish anything soon? People just need to buy 1 or 2 items and they are good to go. Fortunately, the shelf life of these items were long, giving ample time for people to eat them. For some, it could take 5~6 months before they¡¯re past due their expiration dates, especially after refrigeration. On each item was a sticker showing the production date, giving everyone a clue of where they stood. Good... Matilda was happy. They were all nearly a few days old. Well, she and her family were expected to come here last week, however, they got delayed due to personal reasons. They had to say that these people were quite thoughtful. After eating a few slices of watermelon, they were quite full. "Alright everyone, time to offload and pack in. This will be our new home." Like so, the family of 3 got busy on a full stomach. Their original intention was to visit one of Motzen¡¯s friends for dinner. But now, they had no room in their bellies. And before they knew it, it was time for bed. Motzen held his wife tightly, thinking of all they saw today in Gongla village. Something told him change was coming. And if he missed this opportunity, he might never get it back. Tomorrow, he had to do a good job on his first day! .... Cockle-Doo-doo-doooooo~ It was yet another beautiful morning in Geldhan village. Today, the air was buzzed with inquisitive excitement. Everyone was told that from 9~1 PM, they were to meet within the prospective company cafeterias. And for Shareholders and those not working in these companies, they were to meet at the Meeting Hall on the Prairie. Except for guards, everyone who was invited to come. Families of those working in the companies must also show up. What¡¯s going on? Is it to talk about the upcoming Press Conference the day after tomorrow? Within the massive newly constructed Communications company, several people stood in a vast open space that looked like it was made for a galactic king addressing their subjects. Everything was so cool... "Hey, I heard that Boss Gort wants to give us gifts." "Really? That¡¯s great then! But I have to admit that Boss Gort is quite generous as a Boss." "Yeah... I just moved here last week, and already, I swear my life seems like that of a celebrity." "Damn, I¡¯m so excited for the Press Conference! Forget it, no one can convince me that Boss Gort is not a God!" "Worthy of his big name. 4 days ago when doing the test, I almost shit myself finding Giant lizards chasing me." "Woooo~... I cried. So you want extreme sports? No worries. What Boss Gort created is enough to give even the strongest man a run for their money." "It¡¯s too real. I swear my hand was beaten off and the pain I felt made my chest tear open." "Before coming here, I was disdainful that our future Boss is a youngster who just dropped out of school... But now, sorry... I want to apologize." "Pfft, I can¡¯t wait to see how others will react when it launches." Chapter 54: An Enthusiastic Volunteer Chapter 54: An Enthusiastic Volunteer"I wonder what this gathering is about now? Is it about the new products? Or maybe its about the Press Conference." "Hey, who knows... From what I¡¯ve seen, Our Boss Mr. Gort is a person who is full of surprises. So it¡¯s really hard to say..." "Yeah..." Many muttered curiously, their hearts still beating so loudly they could hear it in their ears. Within the crowd, some people spoke about the soon-to-be launched mysterious product, while others like Motzen, scratched their heads in confusion. They just arrived and didn¡¯t know what the so-called product was. Of course, there were also those who arrived on time and began work earlier, so they had a clue on what the upcoming products for the Conference would be. During their first few days when they began work, they weren¡¯t proud to say that they didn¡¯t do well and did not meet Boss Gort¡¯s expectations, even after he gave them the blueprints for their parts. Only after several days did their aptitudes improve. They didn¡¯t need to know how to make everything, but only had to focus on the parts they were assigned to. Well, they had to admit that their end products were not compared to the ones Gort made. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. But that was okay. With the assembly line in place, it won¡¯t be long before they pick things up. Of course, Gort alone had already made 30 batches of product PARTS and distributed them to several departments to use as a reference source. He also personally gave lectures for them to understand how the parts they were tasked with tied with other parts. In addition to this, there were some aspects that solely depended on Boss Gort to do, like coding. They swore they had never seen such coding before. They¡¯re Boss had invented, programmed, and written everything in this strange coding. It was true, Gort really created a masterpiece that was currently unbreakable. And coupled with the Alien tech aspects gifted to him by the system, he dared no one would be able to hack any of his creations. ... The excitement across the village spread out like wildfire. Soon, several people appointed by Gort appeared in various corners within Geldhan village. "Everyone, as you all know, the press Conference begins the day after tomorrow, 3 PM." The many appointed staff began their briefing. "If you¡¯ve noticed, our guest buildings are already getting swarmed with strangers." "Please, bear with them for the time being. After all, publicity is also essential in ensuring more people know about our products." Well the more people know, the more publicity and money they have in the end. So who would find this press conference an inconvenient matter? "Once more, thank you all for being here today... What we¡¯re about to reveal is not just a product; it¡¯s a revolution in personal defense technology created by GF WorldTech Communications... and only accessible to our Geldhan villagers and staff." As several hosts spoke, they gestured to a sleek table behind them, draped in a shimmering silver cloth. The employees, villagers, shareholders, and families of workers in various corners around Geldhan village, all leaned forward, their curiosity piqued. There, several arrays of small, elegant bracelets¡ªeach one crafted from a lightweight alloy that shimmered with iridescent colors. For a moment, they were confused, wondering why the GFW Communications branch would bother to create jewelry. Fufufufufu~ The many hosts smirked teasingly when seeing the confusion on their faces. Then they held out one of the bracelets, holding it high up for everyone to see. "Everyone, meet the Arachnid Defense Bracelet." The bracelet was simple yet sophisticated, adorned with intricate patterns resembling spider webs. "These bracelets are more than just accessories; they transform into advanced spider Mechas designed to protect you." Then, the spectators watched the many hosts tap on the surface of their bracket, causing the cool metal to awaken. How can this be? A murmur of disbelief rippled through the crowd. Even if a majority of them were country bumpkins, they knew such a scene was too advanced for today¡¯s current world... But the many hosts weren¡¯t done yet. "Each bracelet contains nanotechnology and other far advanced technologies that allows it to morph into a small robotic spider when activated." "These spiders are equipped with state-of-the-art defensive capabilities and can fight off threats in real-time." Hold on... hold on... are you saying the truth? Did they sleep and wake up to an upgraded version of their world, Blue Star? Hello? Were they still in the era they knew they came from? Suddenly, everyone felt a new era soon upon them. Mintz in the crowd, despite being so young, already felt it wouldn¡¯t be long before he saw his favorite Anime Mechas flying in the skies. There were several other children clapping so hard their little hands became red. "Daddy, daddy... Mecha!" "Mommy, Sailor Moon bracelet!" "Grandpa, that¡¯s a Z59, from my favorite anime!" The crowd was rowdy with excitement, but this was just the beginning. "Now," several hosts continued. "I¡¯d like to demonstrate how it works. Who will be my volunteer?" Adults were a little shy, but children were quick to raise their hands. Wow! 6-year-old Mintz felt it must be his luckiest day alive. "Little man, what¡¯s your name?" "Mintz!" He exclaimed with childish enthusiasm. Several people clapped for him, making him blush. Matilda was on the stage with her son, not too far from him. "Thank you, Mintz." The host spoke softly. "Mintz... now I want you to imagine you¡¯re walking home late at night and feel threatened. Normally, in today¡¯s society, there¡¯s not much a 5 years old can do to a grown attacker. However¨C" Someone acted like a kidnapper, surprising Mintz from the back. The host continued: "The neuro-connected bracelet will know and protect you if you tell it to. If you say it¡¯s name followed by , it will activate." "And if your mouth is covered, your heart rate is abnormal, your body is reacting, and your neuro-senses are in chaos, it will activate automatically." Chapter 55: Master, Lily Is Here! Chapter 55: Master, Lily Is Here!The host¡¯s words were just too much. Everyone¡¯s face was red with excitement, as their bellies kept churning with a million butterfly knots. The host smiled at Mintz. Since the boy didn¡¯t know this was a demonstration, of course it won¡¯t automatically activate now. "Mintz, the bracket you have is called Lily... There is a kidnapper beside you. So what should you do now?" Jake thinned his little lips and raised his wrist like an anime character. "Sister Lily, please Help me!" The magic words were said, and in an instant, the bracelet shimmered and expanded into a small mechanical spider that skittered across the table with surprising speed. Wow! Mintz and the onlookers couldn¡¯t believe their eyes. The Bracelet came off of Mintz¡¯s wrist, its legs moving with an uncanny fluidity as it navigated its surroundings. Then, in under a second, it attacked the kidnapper, forcing the person to the ground, but not before sending the attacker¡¯s dagger flying. ¡¯_¡¯ Who am I? What am I? Where am I? Isn¡¯t this just too good? And how come such a puny spider be so strong enough to throw such a burly grown man down? The crowd gasped collectively as they watched the spider perform intricate maneuvers. Then, It climbed back up on Mintz¡¯s body, perching on his shoulder like an obedient pet... However, its eyes never left the kidnapper. [Audience]: Want! They want it! The many hosts smiled at the astonished expressions of their volunteers. "The Arachnid Spider is equipped with sensors that detect potential threats within a Forty-foot radius." "If it identifies danger¡ªlike an aggressive individual or an unexpected attack¡ªit will engage in defensive tactics." "And ladies and gentlemen," The host paused mysteriously. "This includes bullets as well. But this isn¡¯t all. Once you are attacked, the Arachnid Spider will automatically send out warnings to the main system if the threat level is too high." Once it contacts the Main system, the main system will in turn contact the authorities. But who has time to wait around for the police to arrive? The village¡¯s own defense systems will rush over as backup. And believe him, the backup would be way more deadlier and faster than the Arachnid spider. Many hosts¡¯ had peculiar lights flicker through their pupils when thinking of Gort¡¯s briefing and demonstrations earlier. They witnessed with their own eyes how this simple bracelet was able to take down Rufung and 40 others all at once. But how? Hmph! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The bracelet could scan any human body, and had a complete master of human cute points and weaknesses. It could touch an acute point that makes you numb for hours. On top of that, this spider had the advantage of accurately positioning one in a manner that isn¡¯t favorable for their center of gravity. Another thing to note was that even without all this, the spider was somehow stronger than the average human... how? The many hosts couldn¡¯t understand or explain it... It was all like Alien technology to them, meaning that Boss Gort¡¯s understanding of Science was too unfathomable and far too advanced for scientists to grasp. So can you really understand just how awesome this current Spider bracelet was? It was crazy that these bracelets were already this powerful, taking down 40 people at once, using gravity, stones, human bodily weaknesses, and its brute force. If it was that powerful then imagine how tough the village¡¯s security backup was? The many hosts and staff only had pity for anyone who dares to mess with the villagers and staff of Geldhan village. ... "Wow! Amazing!" The crowd was going wild after seeing such a vigorous demonstration. The outsider staff in particular, felt a wave of pride flood their chests. What sort of heavenly company did they belong to? Several shareholders, employers and even families of these people, all felt like they were dreaming when these devices were shared among them. Soon, a strange circular head, resembling the circular head of a smart watch, was also introduced. "This is the Arachnid Hat." The many hosts explained, allowing their volunteers to place the circular Hat on any surface on the bracelets. Mintz did as told, and soon found that a digital message now appeared on the screen asking him to register ownership over the bracelet. Then he allowed the Hat¡¯s surface to touch his forehead, allowing it to truly connect neurologically with him. [ Registration completed.] Mintz was informed that the bracelet has now recognized him as its Master. In addition to this, Mintz has the right to pass down the bracelet to anyone he chooses. But... it wont work if the bracelet senses that he is either scared, in duress, or extremely happy. Only when level headed can it be passed on. A legacy? Mintz didn¡¯t change the name, feeling that the name Lily was already pretty good. [Master, Lily is here.] Lily¡¯s voice changed to a child¡¯s own, after Mintz registered his age as 6. The metallic spider rubbed against Mintz neck like a pet, making Mintz happy. "Wooo... I have a spider pet." [Master, Lily likes spending time with you too. Lilyalso likes the sun...] The solar rays absorbed the solar energy, making Lily happy. The entire bracelet was embedded with solar panels never seen before and hidden inside the bracelet. "So you like the sun, Lily? Then don¡¯t worry. From today onwards, you and I will play in the sun a lot!" [Master, you¡¯re so nice to Lily... What will Lily do without Master?] The more Mintz chatted with Lily, the happier he became. He even forgot his mother beside him, finding that Lily was far more intelligent and playful than he could ever hope for. [Matilda]:.. Who was it who said he wanted to stay at home today to eat till his belly burst? Matilda was amused. Well, she too was addicted to her bracelet. The important thing was that it could protect herself, her husband, and her son. In the many Company buildings, the employees cheered enthusiastically as they lined up eagerly to receive their own Arachnid Defense Bracelets. Several hosts smiled, concluding today¡¯s meeting. "We believe that personal safety should be accessible to everyone here resident of Geldhan village." "These bracelets are designed not only for those who feel vulnerable but also for anyone who values their safety in today¡¯s unpredictable world." As applause filled the meeting space, many felt a surge of pride wash over them, especially the employees from the communication company. This was more than just an innovative gadget; it was part of their Boss Gort¡¯s vision for their safety and that of their families. As they left wearing their new accessories, some already activating them playfully. And at this moment, the air was thick with excitement and possibility. Hah-hah-hah-hah~ They laughed like sheep, communicating with their bracelets without getting tired. Goodbye current modern world... From now on, Geldhan village has entered the Sci-Fi era! Chapter 56: No One Believes Chapter 56: No One BelievesThe morning sun sent a pale light over the sprawling trees. The frogs were croaking, the wild hares began stepping out of their boroughs, and the lizards on the forest floors began competing in hip-hop battles as they bobbed their heads in all directions. Mother nature seemed to be in one hell of a fine mood today. And as usual, only humans could truly disrupt her blissfulness. VRMMMMM~ Groups of reporters stormed through the roads, determined to get the biggest scoop or hoax, depending on how one saw it. Ah yes~... Nature sure was beautiful. However, she could be even more beautifully enjoyed if the roads were smoother. S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Dammit, my back is killing me." "Your back? What about my butt? What sort of dungeon are we heading to?" "Hmph! Technology of the future, my ass!" "Yeah. That Boss Gort is really bold to say his creation is one that cannot be out-bested by anyone else but himself for the next hundreds of years." "How ignorant... The young still have a lot to turn before entering adulthood." Again, just look at their surroundings. It looked like they were heading into one evil location to get sacrificed over a cauldron with booking fluids. If you want their opinions, this whole thing is definitely a hoax, a sham to get people¡¯s attention. One in a billion year genius, or genius who yearns for attention. Already, they could see it now, the headlines for their next papers, TV sessions, Vlogs, blogs, and so on. As they say: first impressions matter. ¡ªAnd yes, they were blaming him for building his company and his base in such a terrible location. "This guy is arrogant." "Yes, but the question is... does he have the means to back it up?" Among them was Lex Gater, a seasoned journalist known for his skepticism and sharp wit. He was assigned to cover what promised to be an extraordinary press conference¡ªa product reveal that claimed to revolutionize today¡¯s era. What a load of crap! The country has a bunch of seasoned researchers and top brainy people. Yet, it¡¯s you, a little boy, who will be the one to change humanity, bringing them into a new era? Just who the hell do you think you are to make such claims? As Lex adjusted his camera bag and checked his notes, his colleague, Lana, leaned closer with a bemused expression. "The King, what do you think?... Do you believe it?" Lex was known as The King by his team. Believe? Lex lightly tapped a finger on his crossed thigh. "Not really... If I have to say, it¡¯s probably all tactics." As people swimming in deep waters and news reporting, haven¡¯t they seen such headlines and claims made before, only to show up as advertising strategies? "I¡¯ll believe it when pigs learn how to hold guns and shoot rabbits." Lex shrugged. "I¡¯ve seen such plots used several times in the past. Talk a big talk, and get as much in the media hovering around you. Then, you apologize for failing to do what was promised, before bringing out one rubbish technology for the world to accept." It was a classic move... One that worked, he might add. It was like promising you a batch of flying cars, only to say in the end that you¡¯ve made a certain breakthrough that promises flying cars in the next 100 years or so. Lex wasn¡¯t looking forward to this Conference one bit. Because after listening to GF WorldTech¡¯s claims, he understood their purpose and didn¡¯t want to come. Sadly the Company¡¯s CEO told him he must go, giving him no choice on the matter. Lex has gotten quite a big reputation and fan-following that he can now turn down what news to cover. Thanks to him the Company has grown exponentially in sales and publicity. So he had leeway on matters in the company. But surprisingly, this one wasn¡¯t up for rejection. The ¡¯man above¡¯ had personally sent word down and Lex had no just but to take it. Hmph! Do you know what else he could have been doing rather than wasting his time on this? Lex relaxed into his seat, swearing to expose the fraudsters in the way he usually did. He swore that by the time he is done with Gort, he would wish he had never been born in the same period as him, The King of Face Slapping. Piled in vans, the reporters¡¯ chatters filled with skepticism and sarcasm. Their backs were aching, their muscles crackling and their bodies threatening to break. "This is ridiculous! I can¡¯t imagine cutting-edge technology coming from a place where they can¡¯t even fix their roads." "Their trick is all just smoke and mirrors¡ªa flashy presentation to get some attention." "It wouldn¡¯t be the first time in our careers, right? Remember that so-called ¡¯hoverboard¡¯ fiasco last year?" The van continued its bumpy journey, the conversation peppered with talks of past tech failures and exaggerated promises. After what seemed like an eternity, they finally reached Geldhan Village. ... 2:09 PM. Dammit. The terrible path kept them on the roads for far longer than anticipated. Their original intention was to arrive far earlier than now and set up in a space closer to the action. 2:09 PM. The Press conference starts at 3 PM. Although they were taken aback by the security around the village, they felt that it must be Going Gort trying to show off because of their presence. Are you trying to say that this place is always guarded like this and not because of their coming? [Villagers]: Yes. [Reporters and Guests]: Why don¡¯t I believe it? After showing their permits, everyone drove to the Company¡¯s main Atrium, a massive center hall with a grand futuristic design. "Ah, hello, hello, Editor-in-chief Lutang, it¡¯s me, Victor Hance from the GNC news station." "Mr Hulkren, hello, it¡¯s Kate Belton. We attended the Basktonia Conference together..." Several people from all walks of life were here. And the reporters and camera crews immediately went to work, capturing everything LIVE! Today, they must unveil Gort¡¯s true mask to the world... Today, they show him to be the fraudster they always knew he was. Chapter 57: FAKE! Chapter 57: FAKE!Although it was 2:45 PM, the tension in the atmosphere was sickening. These remaining 15 minutes seemed like an eternity the longer it dragged out. Even the barrage watching Live on the many platforms, were going crazy from it all. [Wipe! My mother asked me why my pants are wet, and I told her it¡¯s because I¡¯m waiting for the so-called Almighty Boss to appear.] [Why do I feel sour when seeing all these people there and me not there? Oops, I forgot I have I¡¯m just a delivery man. Do you think they¡¯ll let me in if I show up with free food?] [No matter what anyone says, their Boss Gort is a man of great momentum. Do you see how many big guys are attending?] [Hold on, did Reporter Clive just say that those people there are from Otto Country, one of the big three?] [Ahhhhh! I heard it just now. It seems those ones there are from the Boseman country and those from Kevian Country!] [Look over there, our military people are here too! Isn¡¯t that the famous Khelt Kin? I know his face anywhere!] [Incredible! This is too much tension for one room. I feel like something bad will happen soon.] The barrage continued speaking on the chaotic atmosphere building up. Meanwhile, within the venue, the air was thick with skepticism, yet tinged with a palpable curiosity. ... Fifteen minutes flew by in the blink of an eye and soon, the lights began to dim slightly, but not so much that everyone couldn¡¯t make out who was who. Then, under the eyes of the spectators and the many cameras, Katrina slowly stepped out from a hidden door at the side. So young... Sometimes, they forget just how young Gort and his lead crew were. To everyone¡¯s amazement, despite her age, Katrina carried herself quite well. She met their gazes, showing no signs of fear. The villagers, employers, and families in the crowd, all smiled with how things were going. Well, that was their Katrina for you. Her confidence was too hard to mask. "Ladies and Gentlemen," she began. "Thank you for joining us here in our humble village. Today, we¡¯re unveiling a technology that will redefine your understanding of virtual reality." Oh? So it¡¯s virtual reality, is it? Everyone had been completely clueless of what product it was, until now. Sneers appeared on the faces of many, especially the reporters and foreigners. So that¡¯s it? Another headgear for gamers or something?... Even if you make progress on it, how far along can you truly go from what is already out there? ¡ªBoring. They concluded it as such. "Now, now, everyone..." Katrina smirked, noticing their scorn. "I know your thoughts. But we from GF WorldTech, believe in showing rather than telling. And for this, we¡¯ll need 20 Volunteers." Several people wasted no time volunteering, wanting to see for themselves, rather than being super into believing actors probably paid to act amazed. "Wow! Is that the CEO of Bitrosoft? Mr. Liam Wilson?" "Ahh! That¡¯s Tina Hulga, CEO of Helix Mobile." "Incredible, they are all big wings!" "That¡¯s Max Freesia from the world¡¯s leading BioGenetic lab in Kevian country, one of the big 3 countries." "Hold on, I see Winnie Lady from Boseman country, a genius mathematician." "From the Otto country, I spotted James Cook, from the Xander Nano Research Association." "Wait, our very own King of Face Slapping¡ªReporter Lex, and his Goddess Lana, have also been selected!" Wow! S~ea??h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Many were happy. With such people selected, there was no way the results could be faked. Any schemes or tricks will definitely be exposed now. Tricks?... Heh. Katrina snapped her hands arrogantly, and several employees appeared with watches and strange flexible triangular metal sheets. The sheets were as thin as stickers. Katrina also got a triangular sheet and a watch for herself too. On the platform, all 20 people stood calm and poisoned, very used to being looked at by the masses. Soon, a giant screen appeared behind them and Katrina. "Everyone, we¡¯ve developed two revolutionary devices: the Immersion Patch and the VR Watch." What? A watch and a patch that looked a little larger than a pimple patch? Several gamers who were watching, already started cursing like crazy. [Did you all call everyone there to make jokes?] [Exactly! How can a VR Gear be so thin and small? It must be fake.] [Upstairs, that¡¯s what I was thinking too! Why do I think that I can even make a better VR gear than them?] [Hmph! I have no doubt that the King of Face-slapping will unleash his vicious tongue on them.] The world was going crazy, but Katrina remained calm. "These are not just gadgets; they are gateways to new worlds." "And... What¡¯s great about them, that when you are in VR Mode, you can communicate with other VR users too." Gates to new worlds? The barrage and even the outsiders still didn¡¯t believe her very much. As for the villagers, they were confused. But Larkh, Tunada and several others only chuckled when thinking of their first time experiencing it. Hey, a good show is coming... Popcorn, anyone? Katrina¡¯s smile was beautiful yet a little sinister. "Talk is cheap, ladies and gentlemen... So why don¡¯t we start?" Her words made many feel a mix of emotions. What tricks are these people up to? All volunteers wondered, giving sideways glances at Katrina. By the way, where is the man of the hour? Where is the ¡¯famous¡¯ Gort himself? They admit they were impressed with his revolutionary advancements in the field of Agriculture. But what did that have to do with Communications? Hold on, can Virtual Reality even be classified under Communications? Many cellphone founders and CEOs came here all because the product was launching under GF WorldTech¡¯s Communications branch. A part of them were afraid that whatever technology Gort brought out would disrupt the market and mess with their sales and stocks... But now, they felt better. Can the hell can a VR deceive ever beat a cellphone in communications? Chapter 58: The Audience Is Shaken!! Chapter 58: The Audience Is Shaken!!"This is the Immersion Patch," Katrina announced. "When placed on your forehead, it seamlessly transports you into a fully immersive virtual reality environment." That thing? Skeptical murmurs rippled through the audience. Some shook his heads in disappointment. "A band on your forehead that does all VR functions? I¡¯m afraid that even in a hundred years, our current technologies won¡¯t be able to do that." "In conclusion, they are delusional." Dee Cole, another famous person in the programming and computer world nodded knowingly. He was one of the best in the world, a freelancer with his own company. He worked with countless big computers, including a variety of VR companies in the past. So no matter how he looked at it, such a thing that was unheard of can¡¯t be made in today¡¯s era. "What a waste of my time." Cole murmured, also tempted to walk away... However, Katrina¡¯s next stunts made several people stop dead in their tracks. "Please, try it for yourselves," she encouraged. "Place the patch at the center of your foreheads and say ¡¯Activate.¡¯" The volunteers, although hesitant, ended up doing as told. Feeling the cool metal against their skin, they skeptically and teasingly murmured the word . They chuckled, feeling that GF WorldTech was definitely finished after making them do such embarrassing stunts. But just then, their smiles froze as their foreheads now felt hot. Everyone noticed the rims of the triangular patches now lighting up. Their eyes almost fell to the ground, including that of those watching LIVE. [Oh my Buddha! How come it looks so cool? They now look like robots with their initiation buttons on their foreheads] [Pfft, Upstairs, you¡¯ve got it right. Just looking at them makes me want to tap their foreheads and see what happens.] What¡¯s going on? What¡¯s going on here? Why is everyone staring at them weirdly? Lex, Lana, and several others felt darkness gnawing at the edges of their eyes. And in a millisecond, their surroundings vanished. Whoosh! Everything was pitch black!!!! So Scary!.. It was all too real, but fortunately lasted for only 2 seconds. It was odd that they felt the temperature change when everything vanished made them dumbfounded. But when a new reality appeared before them, everyone wanted to drop on their knees in awe. "This..." Lex¡¯s face was paper white when staring at the lush forest bathed in golden sunlight. Birds chirped melodiously from treetops while a gentle breeze rustled through vibrant foliage. Lana gasped beside him, also finding herself standing amidst towering trees and colorful flowers. "This is incredible," she whispered in awe. Liam Wilson¡ªCEO of Bitrosoft¡ªturned slowly, taking in every detail with wide eyes. "It¡¯s like being inside a dream," he admitted in a daze. He touched a rock, and the texture made his logic tell him it was real. However, he knew he was in a VR world. "How can this be? How can this be?" "I don¡¯t believe it! How did they do it when we didn¡¯t?" Several people from the Big 3 countries looked like they had been hit hard. No... this changes everything. Virtual reality and be like this? Katrina in the outside world quickly drew everyone¡¯s attention to the screen. "As you can all see, they¡¯re standing motionless here, but their minds are experiencing the immersive Virtual Reality world we crafted." "Right now, it¡¯s hot, and their physical body¡¯s out here are also sweating." "Ask yourselves guests... Why is it that when watching delicious food from the screen, you salivate and feel hungry, even though your body is full?" "They say nothing is stronger than the brain¡¯s ability to trick the body." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Right now, the atmosphere here is cool and fresh. But take a lot of these volunteers¨C" Just then, the many cameras zoomed in even more. "Their bodies are sweaty and their foreheads are wet, as if they¡¯re coming out from a pool... But what if we change the temperature for them?" Katrina gave the instructions and those in the VR world now found themselves on top of a snowy mountain. [Look, Look!] The people on the barrage, watching Live, commented, almost licking their screens now. [Their shivering! I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve ever seen goosebumps on someone¡¯s neck before.] [Wooow...Their lips are shaking too.] [Pfft,, the temperature has changed to hot again, but look at them now complaining about the heat? OIs that a dessert?] [Amazing! Giant desert worms have appeared. Bahahahaha, Boss Liam of Bitrosoft is funny. Do you think throwing a bunch of sand at the giant sand worm will make it lose its HP?] [Oops, Upstairs, I thought I was the only one thinking it was a videogame.] [Sorry... Sorry... I take back what I said earlier. From now on, GF WorldTech is my Father!] [My mom asked me why I¡¯m breaking my VR gear. After showing her this, she joined me in breaking it too.] What was VR? This was VR!! ... Well, they were impressed. A wise man once said, it¡¯s best to cut your coat according to your size. They had to admit that they thought GF WorldTech didn¡¯t know how to follow such a simple principle. However, now they knew it was they who underestimated their opponent. Within the crowd, several rival companies and competitors had monotonous expressions. The hands clenching on their champagne and wine glasses, were gripped tight... so tight that some accidentally broke the glasses without knowing it. [Incredible! Are we seeing the dawn of a new age? One moment they¡¯re sweating, and the next, they are shivering!] [Yes! And according to GF WorldTech, despite the shivers or the heat, no one can actually die from anything. They said they made this concept for Gamers, and everyday people.] [Great! I can¡¯t wait to see how will be once we play it using their VR gear! I mean, just look at how small, lightweight and cool it looks? It¡¯s just a triangular patch!] [Suddenly, my massive headgear helmet doesn¡¯t look so good anymore.] [Too excited, I want it now. How much is it? Bah! I don¡¯t care! I will never regret having it! Buy!] Chapter 59: Greed... Chapter 59: Greed...BUY! BUY! BUY! BUY! Countless online voices went crazy when analyzing the benefits of this new VR gear. But the demonstration was only halfway through. The entire room was filled with thunderous claps, as those who volunteered finally returned to reality, using simple words. They could use: pause session, end session, and restart session. What was even more incredulous, was that while within the VR world, they always had a few icons floating above them. What was even more amazing was that one of the icons was a small box that showed what their eyes in the real world could see. So if they wanted, they could enlarge this screen and even walk around their homes. It seems that only when this screen is tapped and widened, can their bodies actually walk or run. FUCK! Since when did this world have such fairy technology? Lex found himself back in the real world, and didn¡¯t know how to describe his emotions. Everything he went through seemed so real, as though he had died in this world and was reincarnated in the VR world. Pain was real, physical changes were real, even drowning was real. As the King of Face-lapping, he suddenly found himself numb and speechless. And when returning the patch on his head, Lex was unwilling, Can he keep it for a while longer? Despite not being a gamer, Lex knew he had to get one of these bad boys for himself no matter the cost. Lana beside him also felt the same. "King, this... I never expected it to be so real-like." "Yeah..." Lex chuckled, having a newfound respect for GF WorldTech. It seems it was they, the reporters, who did not know the heights of their arrogance, always thinking little of this group. "This month¡¯s headlines and fame will shoot to the roof." They knew that after this, they might become even more popular than they already were. At the same time, several business men and women in far away countries were now pulling all hair follicles off their heads when staring at the screens. The forces from the BIG 3 all gathered together in a conference call, with over 50 members from all 3 countries present." "I don¡¯t believe it! How is it possible?" "Impossible! Impossible! It must be a scam!....a trick..." "Yes, yes, I, Zeno, from OTTO country, ranked number 8 on the list of top Neuroscience researchers in the world, cannot accept to be out-bested by a small brat still in baby diapers!" "Dammit, can a trick make rival companies get so fearful? What up and smell the tea leaves!" "How can this be? How can they do this? Today¡¯s neuro sensory technologies have not reached this height yet. It¡¯s unheard of!" "Our Kelicia country is the leading boss when it comes to Neuro and brain technologies. So how can we let ourselves be overtaken just like that?" "VR sets come with helmets and hand gears or gloves. They use a lot of technologies like gyroscopes and motion sensors for tracking body and hand motions." "That¡¯s true. The small HD screens are stereoscopic displays. These VRs also rely on specially made software to create digital environments, audios and graphics to make a fully immersive experience.... But here is the thing. Virtual Reality gears use Electro Neuro-photography or EEG to measure brain electricity activity." "Don¡¯t forget that EMG also measures muscle activity too." "There are over 20 different aspects concerned with neurotechnology that go into making a VR feel real. The brain is the only key to making any human body believe what is there and what is not!" "Exactly! And as of now, there has never been any breakthrough that does what GF WorldTech is showing." "Gort Fairbang... That¡¯s the brat that turned down our offers, no?" sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Boseman country, what did you offer him?" "More than a lot for any one man to handle." "Same here. The Otto country offered riches beyond his wildest dreams, and resources to create all inventions he wanted to with an unlimited budget, on a grand platform for the world to see.... I mean, isn¡¯t that the dream of all scientists? Money, more inventions, and fame?" "The Kelicia empire offered the same. But it seems that this little brat... this little imp who doesn¡¯t know how high the sky is, doesn¡¯t know what is good for him." My, my, my... How ignorant the young have quickly become. Dare to turn down the Big 3? Courting death! The atmosphere changed into a morbid one, everyone¡¯s murderous auras now leaking out. It was incredible that even through their conference call, they could still feel the stifling atmosphere growing. "They say arrogance is the downfall of youth." "A little budding flower dares to threaten us, our businesses and our economy? How naive." "Since Rome wasn¡¯t built in a day, it cannot also be destroyed in a day. It¡¯s not that simple to shake any of us down." "At first, he made Artificially grown foods that, I suspect, can mutate human genetics without any backlash... I got word from the medical association, confirming for the umpteenth time that there were no downsides discovered to pin on the boy." "Yes, I got the same reports too. I suspect that if humans keep taking these goods, they¡¯ll become far stronger than what we are today.... However, our 3 countries cannot keep pouring millions and billions into buying these goods. That¡¯s why we must take it!" "Exactly! At first, we were only in it for his Agricultural technologies. But I foresee that this VR matter will also be a headpoint in the future if we don¡¯t do something soon." "Yes... It seems it¡¯s time to release the Baskerville Hounds." The Baskerville Hounds were an elite team often sent out by the big 3 to eradicate all potential threats. In today¡¯s world, they were shadows of a hidden and secret society only controlled by certain figures within the big 3. And when they moved, the end result was always the same¡ªsuccessful annihilation. Chapter 60: VRs Are Here To Stay!!! Chapter 60: VRs Are Here To Stay!!!Powerful people come and go, but perhaps the most notable thing about these TRUE geniuses was that almost all of them had ended up joining the Big 3, willingly or unwillingly. What did this mean? Fufufufufu~ Several people chuckled in a low but arrogant tune. They had the power¡ªthe power to snap their fingers and turn any narrative the way they liked. Great, right? One of the leaders grinned menacingly. "Well, unlike most times, we don¡¯t want to kill the boy..." "Indeed. A simple kidnapping will do. I suspect the boy has more ideas in that ingenious head of his. So wouldn¡¯t it be a waste to eradicate him now?" In their minds, everything he has made, as well as everything he was going to make, was all theirs! And if the Gwintia country knows what¡¯s best for them, they won¡¯t fight this matter in the least bit. ... Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap~ Those in the GF WorldTech Communications Atrium, clapped loudly. Some looked like they swallowed bugs, others looked excited while others remained in a daze. It was clear that today¡¯s reveal left them dumbfounded. "Ladies and gentleman, let¡¯s give it up for our volunteers one last time." With Katrina¡¯s words, several people clapped even now. Everything they¡¯ve witnessed today gave them chills. "Alright," Katrina continued, raising her hands to call for silence. "Now let me introduce you to our second innovation¡ªthe VR XP 1000!" Among the volunteers, Katrina had only requested for 2 to stay back. They were already wearing the watch Katrina now spoke of. On the screen behind Katrina, the watch¡¯s visuals were enlarged for all to see. Liam Wilson, founder of Bitrosoft, glanced at the wristwatch that now glowed in an intricate manner when he pressed the side button Katrina advised. Wow! Something projected above the circular surface. They were holographic controls hovering that floated above its surface... It was so cool! "With this watch," Katrina explained, "you can manipulate your environment at will!" What?!!!! The spectators had their mouths hanging in the form of an ¡¯o¡¯. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Was Katrina you saying they can take the VR out of the VR world and into their surroundings? What about quality? In fact this wasn¡¯t shocking, as many VR companies have started doing this. But will it be as life-like as when in the VR programming world? Or is the quality the same as many other company¡¯s after being projected out? Well... only one way to find out. Everyone subconsciously held their breaths when watching Liam and the other volunteers press the button on the side of the watch. [Good day temporary master, what scene would you like to create?] A voice bellowed from the holographic projection, making everyone¡¯s heart throb uncontrollably. Does it have AI intelligence too? Katrina chuckled, "Go on, Mr. Liam, think of anything and it will create it." [Temporal Master, the human is right. Just say the word, and little Beanie can do it!] What a personality... So it can it follow up and understand conversation too? Not bad. It didn¡¯t feel like they were talking to a watch, but a real person. Liam didn¡¯t take long to give his vision. And then... a miraculous scene unfolded. Everyone swore they saw a crazy scene where tree leaves and all sorts of vines were quickly pouring out from the watch like a magical Jumanji scene. Oh my Budha! Did the game come into real life with them now? Some jumped up when seeing Viness, and all sorts of items under their feet and across the massive space. Now, they all found themselves surrounded by fantastical lands. Who can believe it? Was it all real? Several camera people slapped their jaws and faces, trying to wake themselves up from their stupor. "Holy Smokes! Get the cameras out of the waters!" they found themselves knee-deep in water, feeling their shoes soaked and strand fishes swimming across their legs. "This... This... this is unbelievable!" Some exclaimed breathlessly while chasing after one such ethereal figure darting nimbly through undergrowth. Several people¡¯s eyes widened with astonishment¡ªas they now explored the magical realms brought vividly alive before them. At this moment, the barrage watching, were all dying from envy. Why didn¡¯t they have a chance to go? Those in the atrium still couldn¡¯t get enough of the scene. "Okay, I have to admit," Liam said excitedly. "This is way cooler than I thought it would be." "Right?" Katrina laughed, her eyes sparkling with excitement, despite experiencing this VR ability prior to today. nMany "Can you believe we¡¯re actually experiencing this?" "I still think it¡¯s all smoke and mirrors," Alex replied cautiously but couldn¡¯t hide his growing enthusiasm as he watched an elf perform an acrobatic flip before disappearing into a burst of sparkles. "Welcome," her voice intoned dramatically over distant roars reverberating across ancient plains¡ª"to your first true GF worldtech VR experience. Are you satisfied?" Yes! Yes! Yes, they are! The stones, the fishes biting their feet, and even the fact that some were chased around like giant mammoths, sabertooth tigers, and dinosaurs, made them feel the realness of this place. Now, it was time to talk about Price. Why, because they wanted them all! GF Worldtech was right about one thing¡ªthese VR devices possessed technologies that will definitely change the world. But who says only GF Worldtech should produce such glorious things? Several people secretly thought of buying and sending it to their research facilities for studying! Look out world, this was a whole new era, one introduced by Gort. .... Many always felt the conference time was too short. Who wouldn¡¯t want to stay longer in this fantasy brought out of the VR world? SO AWESOME! Did you just see that?¡ªNo! No!... Open your dog eyes and see what someone from their Gwintia Country was able to make. Many people have heard of Gort these days, the genius who created godly foods that could cure indeed. They laughed at him for getting arrogant, thinking it was impossible for one to jump from Agriculture to other fields Before today, they¡¯ve only heard of him, with little to no images of him circulating on the web. But now they have to admit that Hate him or love him... his brain was quite strong for someone who just pulled out what they currently consider to be humanity¡¯s greatest technological advancements of the century. Chapter 61: Price! Chapter 61: Price!One must recall that there are no images of what this Gort Fairbang looked like. Everything was a blur and a mystery to the majority of the world and internet viewers. So when Katrina welcomed the famous Mr. Gort on stage, As Gort made the silence was so defeaning that one would think they¡¯ve accidentally gone into the wrong room. Necks were stretched, Cameras clicked, bright lights flashed, and all eyes now focused on him¡ªGort Fairbang. Those watching LIVE were also excited about his emergence. Finally, they get to see what the big Boss looks like. So how can they not be going bananas now? [I¡¯ll go! My father asked me why I was crying in the dark. Now, I¡¯m on my knees, on rocks.] [Pfft~. Upstairs, I understand your pain. Same here! My mother thought of my last exam scores, then looked at Gort. Now, my room is cleared of all games.] [Are young people these days so fierce? Some people are making Sci-Fi VRs, but at his age, I was skipping school.] [Dammit! If I touch him, will part of his intelligence run off me?] [Help! My father just asked me to solve a math equation and I cried.] [Why is my brain so useless? It¡¯s amazing that we have already developed such technology and I still can¡¯t find ¡¯X¡¯ in my homework assignment. Who can tell me where X is hiding? Behind the toilet taking a shit?] [Gort, you are now my number one rival! Because of you, my girlfriend is thinking of dumping me! I¡¯m just 4 years older than you, and she already expects me to have 4 times your achievements. How to cope with this?] [Hahahahaha! I don¡¯t know how I¡¯ll sleep tonight. When can I get my own magical VR set?] Gort waved gracefully, with an air of calmness about him. "Thank you, everyone, for coming out today. I am Gort Fairbang, Founder, researcher and creator of today¡¯s GF WorldTech... However, even if I had the brains to create, I still wouldn¡¯t be able to do so much without my team and my beloved Geldhan Village." Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap~ Several villagers were so excited, as if their names were individually called out by Gort. And the many camera crews and reporters were quick to capture the heartwarming scene. Hahhahahah~ "That¡¯s our Little Gort! You don¡¯t know, but I used to wipe his butt when he was just 5 years old." Well, they wiped his naughty butt, as well as their children¡¯s, with their slippers. Who asked them to go to the farms and uproot so many crops all in the name of research? Do you know what crops meant to them, farmers, who toil the soul from morning to late afternoon and even night? "Hey, they grow up so fast. It seems like just yesterday, when I was giving Gort his first swimming lesson." ¨CBy throwing him into the stream and waiting for him to save himself first. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Isn¡¯t it true that only when one is in true danger, will their survival instincts kick in? They were proud to say that Gort learned how to swim that very day. Wonderful! Wonderful! Truly a genius! Many times, they say it takes a village to raise a child. For village folks like them, this was true for every child born here. They¡¯ve all once or twice babysat or taken the children out to do things like swing on a vine and drop into a pond. They¡¯ve run through the forest bare foot, and even their wives, mothers, fathers, sisters and relatives have babysit over 15 kids at some point - especially if the pregnant women who had to stay at home rather than going out on the fields. People dropped their children over, if the children were too young, before heading for the fields... By the age of 7, most children help out in the fields. The villagers all clapped teary-eyed when recalling the past. Their eyes shone with true gratitude and warmth, especially when thinking of their heavy bank accounts and investments that paid off. Sure enough, it was great to follow their heart and bank on the right person. Despite their fear that their initial investments would go down the drain, they more or less raised Gort and believed in him to some extent. Their belief led them to their current millionaire status. "Mom, when I grow up, I¡¯ll make sure to join big Brother Gort¡¯s company!" "Yes, yes, yes! We must repay him for all he did." More importantly, they must personally care for their investment by sending their children in too. Clap, clap, clap clap~ The claps were still thunderous. Gort raised his hands, calling for silence. "As many of you have personally experienced, GF WorldTech¡¯s VR technology is unique and one of a kind." "Thanks to our success in Bio-electro technology, we were able to accurately translate, taste, smell, sight, touch, hunger, heat, excitement, and all natural conditions we would normally feel." "The brain is the core. It tells us what we think we know. The neuro electronic information transmitted is all input and output from the brain." Several people nodded, seemingly understanding the basic concepts behind Gort¡¯s success. But although he mentioned it casually, they would be fools to think it was so easy to achieve. The corners of Gort¡¯s lips creeped high, knowing some big wings in the VR would have sleepless nights today onwards. "Now, let¡¯s talk PRICE!" .... Price! Price! Price! That was the big concern right now. Many were crossing their fingers and holding their breaths. Gort explained: "The VR Lone Patch 001, also known as the VR-LP1... will be sold for 575 Gwins! As for the Lone Watch Genesis, also known as the LWG... it will be sold for 450 Gwins." What? Just that? The Price was no doubt a shock to the masses. One has to know that the cheapest VR set out there for gaming is 200 Gwins and the most expensive one out there is 1000 Gwins. So these prices were far more acceptable to them. They expected the price to start at 2000 Gwins or even 3000 Gwins for the technology they¡¯ve seen just now. But who knew Gort was willing to start this low? Hey... Many Live viewers, especially gamers, smiled gratefully. This Gort is quite human. Chapter 62: The Future Is Bright Chapter 62: The Future Is BrightWell, it would be a lie to say that the many onlookers and Live stream viewers weren¡¯t boiling from excitement when Gort broke down the price. The price was so reasonable that it made many feel the urge to splurge on 2~3 items in one purchase. Although Gort said the price would remain this way... but who knows if he will change his mind later? Many times when new never-seen-before products emerge from an unknown company, the price might start up Low... but soon rise higher and higher if it becomes a staple for the general markets. Typically, only when a company has a great reputation and loyal fanbase, will the prices start to rise. So why not stock up now when prices are low? Buy! Buy! Buy! Several people felt their hearts beat exaggeratingly, as they continued listening to Gort. "Everyone," Gort continued. "Now that we¡¯ve gotten the elephant out of the room, there¡¯s still one more thing I must emphasize." What? What more is there? ???? Seeing how nervous and anxious the masses were, Gort smiled slightly, allowing them to sulk in their anticipation a little more. "My original intentions for creating these VR devices were never for Gaming... But for knowledge and communication!" Yes... don¡¯t forget that the VR set was created under GF Worldtech¡¯s communication¡¯s sector. Gort manipulated the VR watch he was wearing, and the scene changed once more. "Imagine we are on a spaceship, needing to communicate with the mothership several Lightspeeds away." "One day, we will be able to overcome that, and sail across the vast universes, galaxies and milky ways as we pleased, knowing we can communicate with each ship sent forth or person traveling away... By that time, such a trip will be seen as natural and normal, as heading to the grocery store." Several people who knew of the true meaning behind Gort¡¯s words, all had subtle expressions. In just a few months, will this be the fate of humankind? Will they head off into space, or somehow stay on their planet despite the disastrous flood? Why did they feel as though Gort wanted both situations for humankind? As for the rest of the clueless masses, they only felt Gort was talking about his plans for the far, far, far future, probably several decades and centuries after his death. None of them could imagine that a true disaster would be knocking on their doors pretty soon. Gort spoke of his ideals, not just focusing on the communication aspects of it, but also focusing on how VR could be used to do everyday work. What better way to teach than to let people experience it for themselves? Imagine a teacher teaching math, history, Literature, design, and other topics, using Virtual reality... Imagine going back in time, to watch how Emperor Gwinsha ruled the dynasty. Imagine building prototypes in a VR world. Imagine you explaining why bridges are built the way they are. You allow students to build bridges in the VR world, only for their designs to come crumbling down because they don¡¯t understand certain aspects. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whether people agree or not, experience was the best teacher compared to theory. People remember more of what they see than what they sit in class, listening to. Gort was truly thinking of humanity, wanting them to grow and survive, no matter where some people among them were enemies. That being said, it¡¯s important to note that even in Galactic ages and SciFi eras, that had such VR technologies and opportunities for safe experimentation, it didn¡¯t mean they could break through their intellectual roofs so easily. Huh. No matter the era, the majority just flow with the waves, and only a few people truly break the accomplishments of those behind them. Think about it. Carriages were used in medieval times for hundreds and hundreds of years, until the first engine came to be. It¡¯s thanks to that first breakthrough that people could tweak and change the current engine model little by little. The first computer that resembled the modern computers used today, came out between 1833 and 1871. Technology will always evolve bit by bit after a very major breakthrough, even if many had a million chances to experiment. For one., Gort was aware that the science behind the VR he created was several hundreds of years ahead of today¡¯s time. So even if they cracked his devices, they¡¯ll be using the theorems in today¡¯s books to try understanding his current success. Sadly, his knowledge was far advanced, leading them to keep having stumbling blocks, not understanding why his VR went against today¡¯s laws of physics, mathematics and so on. Yes, that¡¯s right. Gort had long realized that some theorems solved by the great geniuses in the past, were only done halfway, with some only having 10% truth in them. This alone, is why he could guarantee that his technology would be unsolvable. So he wasn¡¯t scared to allow them to try again and again in a safer virtual reality world. Only after a while later, will he be willing to teach the world what the advanced knowledge he now knew. From there, it will be up to them to see if they can make something for themselves. Again, just because he was teaching them, doesn¡¯t mean they¡¯ll be able to grasp everything fast. It might take a hundred years or more for someone to make something remotely impressive to all the things he was about to make. ... Gort chuckled, looking at the excited crowd. "Everyone, our GF Worldtech company, has only made 300 pieces of the LP0001 and 300 pieces of the Lone Genesis watch." "The next batch will emerge in 3 weeks." What? Why? That¡¯s not fair! They want it now! At this moment, several people rushed to GF World Tech¡¯s website, which Gort showed. There, there was a massive countdown. ¨C4 hours, 51 minutes left¨C When the clock strikes midnight on the dot, everyone will have a fair chance of purchasing these goods! Chapter 63: The World Goes Crazy Chapter 63: The World Goes CrazyTwo days have gone by, and the Rave about the VRs was still prominent. No matter what station you turn the news to, no matter what Blogger or Vlogger exists out there, they will speak about the VR sets offered by GF WorldTech. Most of the time, they spoke on Gort, Geldhan village, and its prospects. There were those that stood for change, and those that didn¡¯t. "Is the future so close to changing already? I don¡¯t stand for this sort of fast technical change. What¡¯s next? Phones that work using contact lenses in our eyes?" "I think it¡¯s great! With VR, I can now visit foreign countries without actually going there. Of course, nothing beats the real thing, but isn¡¯t it still great to have that possibility?" "Yes, yes, yes! Imagine going back in time and actually seeing how the ancients lived. No matter what history class is taught, visuals are the best to make anyone remember!" S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Hahahahaha~... Boss Gort is too awesome! This takes online dating to a whole new level! Can I finally see my online girlfriend in the VR world?" "Damn, I just remembered that I told my boyfriend I can cook. Do you think I can take VR cooking classes to impress him?" "What about me? Can I now marry a foreign beauty in the VR world? Damn, this is the dream of every computer believer, right?" "Well, I like it! Boss Gort is too amazing! That day, I waited and waited for midnight on the dot. But just as I was about to clock, I was already told it was sold out. What kind of shitty luck do I have?" "Upstairs, you¡¯re not alone. Who the hell are those 600 people who clicked and bought them all in the space of 2 seconds? Just tell me where you are and I swear I won¡¯t hit you!" "Too pitiful! I was bragging to my buddy that I¡¯ll be able to get one. But ended up with none. Now, I lost a bet and had to eat 4 scrotums... Blugh~... I¡¯m still brushing my teeth till now." "I thought I would have a chance, since Boss Gang said no one can buy 2 products at a time for this first launch. I thought I would be one of the 600 protagonists. So who can tell me why I joined the likes of you cannon fodders? No! No! I don¡¯t accept it! I want my VR set too!" "Bahahahaha~... Screw you Cannon Fodders. As a protagonist, I was one of those who snatched a VR patch for myself! Do I feel sympathy for you Cannon Fodders? No way! Who asked you not to have the luck of Buddha with you?" "Fuck! Don¡¯t hold me back. Where is my 10 meter long sword? Upstairs, who are you calling a Cannon Fodder?" "Hey, hey hey... The one who said he got the LP1 patch. How is it?" "Damn, I¡¯m still tracking my delivery. Fortunately, it says it should arrive tonight. Or else wouldn¡¯t I have died from anxiety since then?" "Upstairs, you¡¯re not the only one. I ordered the Genesis VR watch, and my delivery is coming tomorrow. But why does tomorrow feel so far? Dammit! Why didn¡¯t Boss Gort develop a time machine instead?" "Pfft~... Although Boss Gort is powerful, I don¡¯t believe he¡¯s that powerful! If he can make a time machine, I¡¯ll eat my own shit!" "Upstairs, only that? If Boss Gort is able to build one, I¡¯ll donate my entire skeleton for research!" "Bah! Who the hell wants your stupid skeleton? Instead of taking skeletons of great people like Boss Gort, they¡¯ll take yours instead? Are you delusional on thinking we will need your broken skeleton for any research?" "Pfft~... upstairs, you said it well. Some people are just shameless, thinking they¡¯re important. Fart!" "Well, whether it¡¯s true or not, we¡¯ll only know when the first group of users give feedback." "Yes, yes, yes... Those who doubt, please don¡¯t compete with me for spots! I believe in this VR and must have it okay?" "Dammit, I agree with you upstairs! I just hope some of you here won¡¯t come fighting with this daddy when it¡¯s time to buy!!!" ... Everyone was going crazy, talking about the Virtual Reality Fiasco that has now plagued their planet. Was it a good thing? Was it the end to the way they usually did things?... Was this the start of the Sci-Fi galactic era that some looked forward to, while others despised? Talks and talks, podcasts, vlogs, blogs, TV talks, and popular opinions floated around the net. This was the time when NEETs and popular Sci-Fi, anime, manhwa, and gaming fans, all came out of the woodworks to speak on their guesses. Suddenly, many NEETs became stars overnight, as they gave their speculations which almost caused internet galactic wars across the world. The NEETs had never gotten so much power before. Even the popular ones felt the incredulous power weighing on their shoulders from this war. The NEETs went against each other¡¯s factions, some believing, others doubting, and some creating more speculations on how the VR world will feel and impact humanity¡¯s future. All sorts of contracts burst out of the scene, as many companies now scrambled to get in touch with these NEETs, gamers, and Fantasy fans who became even more popular than before. What will the future look like now? Everyone knew that despite their guesses, time was the only truth to the matter¡ªOnly time will tell. But while the world was going gaga and cuckoo, Gort was now finalizing a few contracts. Today, Geldhan village had been bombarded with all sorts of visitors, those specially invited by Gort. But who were these people, exactly? They were CEOs and important personnel from Major Gaming companies across Gwintia Country. As of now, because of the fear of the big 3, only no foreign Gaming Company dares to contact Gort yet. Gort sneered. As they say, the early bird gets the biggest worm. These people will definitely regret it! Chapter 64: FOOLS Chapter 64: FOOLSThey say when sugar is spread, the ants come desperately crawling in to get a taste. The same analogy held true ever since GF WorldTech exploded its unique and far-sighted VR technology to the world. People scrambled for these VR patches and watches, not just to have them for fun and games, but to also dissect them and understand how in the HELL did a brat like Gort Fairbang did it. ¡ªAnd now, several notable personnel managed to crawl their way to Geldhan village for one important meeting. ¡¯There are a lot more than I expected.¡¯ Gort chuckled meaningfully. CEOs and representatives from Capotom and Raco, the 2 prominent Gaming companies in Gwintia, now sat before Gort. In addition to these 2 companies, there was a smaller company, SteinGate, a starter company that wasn¡¯t even up to 4 years old. Their CEO and founder was an 18-year-old boy who created and released the popular game, Dungeons and Gargoyles. It was an instant sensation across the entire world, with many calling it a masterpiece, among the top 10 greatest games of all time. Stein Sechen¡ªthat was the CEOs name. A young dashing man with golden glasses. His hair was longer in the front and top, cascading down the corners of his face. However, his sides and the back of his hair were shaved extremely low. Like a moving picture of elegance, many couldn¡¯t help giving this youngster second looks. There, all 3 companies sat before Gort. There was a risk that what they¡¯re doing might end up with a huge loss after the 3 top countries come after Gort. But they still damned the consequences, decided to first make small budget games for testing. The money they planned to put towards this project, was an amount that even if they lost, their companies would still remain afloat and slightly unbothered. Gort didn¡¯t mind their thoughts. If it were him, he might also do the same. What truly mattered, was that they made the first move of meeting with him when many others were too chicken-livered to do so. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Of course, while the top 2 companies were limiting their budgets, Stein, CEO of SteinGate, was ready to go all in. The other 2 major companies sneered, finding that he was too young and naive. Doesn¡¯t he know the risk involved since the op 3 countries were now eyeing Gort? Who is to say that whatever they do here will last? "Mr. Gort, we at Capotom, are willing to put in 18,000 Gwins towards our first VR game with GF WorldTech." "Mr. Gort, we at Raco, are willing to put 20,000 Gwins." ¡¯Fools...¡¯ Gort raised his brow thoughtfully. No doubt, it should be a very simple game that will still be enjoyable, but might still get fairly stagnant after a while. Such games wont have many levels to accomplish, especially with such a budget. With such budgets, one can only create low-tier simple games that don¡¯t have too many complexities about them. However, although simple, Gort knew every aspect must be done to perfection. Even if it was a simple game idea, he had to make it extremely attractive, putting his own touch to it since this was in essence, a collaboration between both companies. ¡ªAnd since these 2 companies were 70% of all profits moving forth. These 2 companies didn¡¯t care much, calculating that they would have made their initial investments back by the time the big 3 take action. Despite there being a chance that Gort might come out on top, they didn¡¯t believe it much. "And what about you, Mr. Stein?" Gort asked, staring at the only one who hasn¡¯t said anything yet. It would be a lie to say that he didn¡¯t have a good feeling about this Stein guy. Before the meeting was held, Gort had investigated founders and CEOs of all 3 companies present today. He had to admit that Stein¡¯s many moves during his short time from his company¡¯s birth, was superb to say the least. It was as though Stein was playing Chess with his many opponents, gaming companies just like his. In fact, Steins has held down the fort quite nicely against major companies like Raco and Capotom who tried squashing him like a bug when his company was first created. Gort admired such people like Stein. "So, Mr. Stein..." Gort continued with a deep grin. "What are you prepared to offer?" "20 Million for my first project," Stein slowly pushed his golden rimmed glasses into his face, staring at Gort deeply... "And if successful, 30 million for the next." Hiss~ The other 2 CEOs and their representatives, all swallowed hard, feeling that Stein was a fool! Those standing behind their CEOs, whispered their thoughts. "Every businessman in this world knows that the big 3 are like Tyrants who always, eventually get their way in whatever they desire." "Exactly! Since they have said to the world that they want Mr. Gort, this means that any contract done now is most likely temporary. Afterall, when the big 3 finally make their move, who is to say the contract we¡¯re making now will still be in effect?" Many of them spoke of Stein¡¯s foolishness, but the protagonist in question only stared at Gort, his lips raising higher by the second. Stein¡¯s secretary stood behind him, handing Katrina a document. Well, Katrina was Gort¡¯s primary secretary. "Mr. Gort, we at SteinGate, believe in your technology and its influence." What¡¯s more, they believed in their boss, Stein. Stein¡¯s eyes gleamed deeply. He, Stein, has always trusted his vision. And after seeing Gort in the VR launch live in the flesh, he understood that this was a stone that even the big 3 will find hard to crack. In a game of chess, strategy is essential. As of now, it¡¯s hard to say who will eventually come out on top of this war against the big 3. However, something was true.... The battle might be a long one, meaning more time for them at SteinGate, to capitalize on profits. So why not go all in? Chapter 65: Can It Really Be Done? Chapter 65: Can It Really Be Done?Despite these 3 companies being bold enough to pay him a visit, Gort still favored SteinGate. Not because of the money they were willing to invest, but their mission and prospects. One glance at the project documents, and he could tell they took time to ensure optimum perfection. The other major companies seemed to be doing this in a less serious manner, as though already deciding his loss against the big 3 in future. Gort nodded, accepting all 3 projects. It¡¯s just that since he was now prejudiced against the other 2 companies, SteinGate will no doubt have more support from his end. "Mr. Gort, it¡¯s a pleasure doing business with you." "Yes, now that we¡¯ve gone through everything, the money will be wired into your company¡¯s account for production." Both CEOs from the major companies waved nonchalantly, as they left the scene. When they stepped out with their subordinates, they shook their heads arrogantly. "Sure enough, the young must still fall to learn growth." "Indeed, I see that this Gort is nothing more than a lucky brat... He actually signed that contract, without looking at the pitfall we set for him." "Tsk." The duo smiled tactfully, knowing that no matter what, they won¡¯t be the ones losing. They knew that the amount they were investing was nothing but peanuts. If they were Gort, they wouldn¡¯t charge less than 100,000 for any project involving such obvious high end VR technology. Do you think it¡¯s a piece of cake to create any game using such high tech standards? They felt that such an amount was an insult to anyone¡¯s face. Yet, Gort willingly accepted it, perhaps because of ¡¯desperation¡¯. Of course, as per the contract, Gort must create their games to perfection, not skimping out on quality for the least bit. In the VR world, there were many questions that always plagued users: who runs the servers of any online game? Is it the publisher or the game developer? And if there are multiple developers, who runs these servers? Who runs these VR spaces? In this case, GF WorldTech will run their own VR world space, partnering with anyone who wants to create a game in their set VR bubble. Well, because of the contract signed, Gort will have no choice but to do his best to ensure that their games are done to perfection. The only thing Gort asked was to limit the number of people who could be in their VR game servers at the same time. But so what? They didn¡¯t care. Tsk. "It¡¯s too easy..." one of them spoke slyly. "It practically feels like taking candy from a baby." "Yeah. Since this is his first true game launch, he¡¯ll endeavor to fill in the cracks and make it better for us, despite the measly amount we gave." "The way I see it, we might make triple the amount... NO! Ten, fifty times more than we originally invested." Because this is new, people will rush to test it out and leave feedback. So the money they¡¯ll amass during this time will be a lot, even if people hated or loved the game. ¡ªAnd if others want to complain, then can always find a way to blame it all on Gort. After all, they were a well established big gaming company who have been doing business for ages. So wasn¡¯t it easier to throw blame to a far newer and less experienced company like GF WorldTech? According to Gort, GF WorldTech will not be introducing new games, but will experience something called . What the heck is that? Tsk. Both CEOs left, feeling happy to have been able to trick Gort so far. According to Gort, their game will be launched in 4 days. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. So fast? Even if it was a simple game, they couldn¡¯t understand how Gort was very confident to be able to complete and even go as far as launching it all in 4 days. Where was the fire? What was the rush about? None of them could understand. Soon, they were off, leaving just Gort, Stein and their people behind, within the conference room. "How interesting..." Stein slowly pushed his glasses in, slowly tapping a finger on his arm rest. "4 days, are you so confident?" "Not confident, but sure." Gort grinned slyly. "I¡¯ve never done anything I¡¯m not 99.9% sure of." "Oh?" Stein was getting more and more intrigued by Gort. "And you do know the penalties involved if you cannot deliver on quality, right?" Stein¡¯s contract was very fair and straightforward, unlike the other 2 companies. He dug no pits for Gort, though he felt that it was Gort who was digging holes for himself. How real can it be to create the sort of game he wished for in just 4 days? Even Stein had a layer of doubt concerning this matter. Well, to be fair, everything about Gort was unbelievable, from his creations to his age. Barely 2 weeks ago, Stein received an invitation for a promised once-in-a-lifetime Launch, Press Conference and Viewing event. Normally, he would have sent someone else to go on my behalf. But someone about the invitation tugged at his body. ¡¯Gort Fairbang...¡¯ He murmured his name, getting my secretary to research this young man. He had to say he was impressed by his accomplishments at such a tender age. But is that truly why he decided to go? No! Even he didn¡¯t know what possessed me to how. But he was glad he did. The launch was like nothing he¡¯s seen before... This Gort was also a character that pleased him greatly, even though they hadn¡¯t officially spoken yet. They say chemistry between 2 people is something unexplainable. Sometimes, you meet people and you like them right off the bat, and other times, you want nothing at all to do with them. That day, he was blown away by Gort¡¯s creativity, confidence, and technology. He trusted his intuition, resulting in today¡¯s project meeting and approval. Stein thought he had seen it all. However, nothing could have prepared me for what was about to come. "Mr. Stein," slowly rising to his feet, Gort did not give an answer to any of Stein¡¯s questions. "Why don¡¯t you take a walk with me?" Chapter 66: True Purpose Chapter 66: True Purpose"Please follow diligently," Katrina advised the subordinates behind Stein. They left the immaculate room, and headed for a narrow box that looked like a picture booth. A very realistic female hologram appeared, with cat ears and a snowy white tail. She was wearing a futuristic top and miniskirt, with planetary rings hovering around her top and skirt. "Welcome, guests. I¡¯m Jenna. You will soon walk through the booth to get your visitation, access cards. They will be valid for 1 day." The holographic cat girl called Jenna, spoke very softly but audibly. "Before we begin, please say the random hourly passcode." She was talking to Gort, as only he, right now, had the ability to grant guest passes. Stein looked at Gort, who was in turn looking at his smart watch. { 669-810-879-279-009. } "Access Granted¡ªRetina scan, password code, and Voice recognition approved." Jenna announced, no longer floating in front of Gort. Soon, Stein found himself walking through the narrow boot-like box. And at the far end, an access card slowly appeared from a robotic hard. "Please ensure that you wear your guest tag at all times once in restricted zones." S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The restricted Zones? Zmmmmm~ Two massive double-sided doors that looked like they were vault doors, now opened. "Welcome, gentlemen... Welcome to GF Worldtech¡¯s VR Production way. Wow! Everyone¡¯s mouths opened and dropped, not being able to say a single word. Stein stood in awe within the production line, where reactive AI and holographic images seamlessly interacted. "Smart Master, you must hurry up fast. Little Bella has to make sure you balance work and rest." "Silly master, you¡¯re doing it all wrong... You have to connect xxx to xx..." On the shoulders, legs, heads and bodies of each employee, were small cute humanoid avatars that interacted with each employee. These avatars belonged to them, and were there solely for the purpose of work. They were cute, smart, entertaining and helpful. Several employees rubbed the heads of these avatars who were so helpful. "Well, thank you Bella. Daddy will reward you with an extra chicken leg for lunch." Woo-hoo! The cute elf-life avatar the size of a doll, was so happy that a ring of love hearts appeared above her head when hugging her master¡¯s neck. Work now seemed the same as playing a video game. Everyday, they have tasks assigned to them. And for each level of completion, they get certain Avatar points. With these points, they can upgrade their avatars, clothe and feed their avatars too. "Well, my Bella is cuter than that annoying brat at home." "That is, she reminds me to take a rest and rushes me to eat when I forget." For workers like themselves, their avatars check their vitals at each time, reminding them to work safely and to eat properly and on time. But to be honest, they felt that ever since eating Cafeteria food, their bodies had grown incredibly strong like iron. They could carry heavy things for hours without needing rest, and could also adapt to different standing and crouching positions they couldn¡¯t before. Some rode on electric scooters, others drove in golf-style karts, and several others walked in groups, wearing their lab coats. It was incredible how vast and open spaces the place truly was...It almost gave off the feeling of walking into an airport or a high-end Research Center. .... It was amazing how fast everything was built. But then again, they heard Gort hired 50 times the number of people required for such construction. It was clear that he wanted everything built past. In the outskirts of the little Geldhan village, one could see tents of all sorts there, for the thousands and thousands of workers hired to do all sorts of construction in Geldhan. Where was the fire? ???? From an observer¡¯s eye, they were like ants building a colony, too many to count or stare at. Stein and his people, sat in what looked like 5 Go-karts connected to each other. And as the Go-kart centipede took off slowly, they had to admit that the more they saw, the more envious they became. Woooo~ They too wanted to work in such a fun environment. Of course, this thought was quickly brushed off, as they truly loved working with their current boss, Stein. "Look over there!" Someone exclaimed, and everyone heard turned right. Across from them was an enormous floor to ceiling glass wall that revealed several lab coats, scribbling things down within an isolated world that mimicked the moon. They jumped, but didn¡¯t fall down to the world¡¯s standard gravitational pull. What? Were they floating? Smack! "Ouch, what the hell did you do that for?" "My bad... wanted to know if I was dreaming or not." "Then why didn¡¯t you smack yourself?" "Hey, do you think I¡¯m stupid? Won¡¯t it hurt?" "_" Stein¡¯s pupils dilated at an alarming rate, despite his stoic expression. His mind was truly getting blown away the more he watched. At present, the Genesis watch can make you feel like you¡¯re touching and feeling everything the VR shows you. But that doesn¡¯t mean it can suddenly change the gravity in the real world ¨C Well, that was what he thought, until he spotted the research testing going on. Already, he knew it must research for the 2nd Generation of the Genesis VR watch. Sweet Mother of Pearl! How can such a SciFi-like technology exist in their world? In many galactic movies, you see the humans wearing rings and even space suits that can mimic gravity, like an anti gravitational belt. But that was in movies! If... if the world knew that Gort was already thinking in that direction, who would be able to stand still anymore? Will cars even ride on the grounds again? Stein clenched his fists excitedly. This was it... This was the Flying Car era he dreamed of as a boy! There was so much they had seen, in just very little time. Another thing that blew their minds was the VR communications testing done in another larger chamber. Did... did that VR watch just morph into a smartphone?... A cell phone? This... this... this... Everyone was breathing manually, finding that the enormous space was too small to contain them all. GF Worldtech Communications... That¡¯s it!¡ªThe goal all along has always been COMMUNICATION! Chapter 67: So Fast? Chapter 67: So Fast?That was it!¡ªCommunication! Gaming was just a kickstart side matter for these people here at GF WorldTech Communications. Several people stared at Gort, countless shivers crawling up their spines when thinking of his ingeniousness. S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "This guy is here to change the world!" "Yes, I can¡¯t stop shaking. I feel like we are witnessing history, the growth of a soon-to-be extraordinarily renowned Genius." "That is, his intelligence must no doubt surpass many in today¡¯s current world... Perhaps he was the smartest in existence, at least in our era." They whispered their thoughts while touring the many grand spaces. Soon, they disembarked off the go-kart centipede, and followed Gort through a cool toned blue double-sided metal door. It was also extremely thick. The doors looked more like gates, quite intimidating too. Their height in respect to the gate¡¯s height, was Akin to that of a baby staring up at 2 massive gates. To a baby, the gates would look incredibly towering. And to them right now, even if you stacked 4 people on each other, it was still not enough. ¡ªDidn¡¯t they say it? They were like babies before these doors. Across the thick doors, were bold words written in white paint. [ Sector 36 ] The double-sided doors opened, and they walked in, with their badges around their necks. Several palm-sized metal spiders, now slid down their ¡¯webs.¡¯ Ah! The group flinched, but soon relaxed when seeing Gort, Katrina, and Stein act so calmly, everyone also adjusted. These spiders followed them for a bit, using their webs to swing up and down while pouring red scanning lights around them. They not only checked their badges, but how they walked too. Then it compared the data with the data earlier saved when creating their badges. Their guest passes were only useful for a day. Tomorrow, if they dared to show up here without new passes, they would be treated as intruders and dealt with. A minute later, their eyes turned green, and the spiders vanished from the scene, as though never there in the first place. Staring up the far ceiling high up, they were shocked to see metallic cocoons of spiders all over the place. Their nests were quite intimidating, especially the bigger nests that looked to be the size of humans. Well, many suddenly developed phobia for spiders. So scary... They were walking In hallway that divided the grand doors behind them from another set before them. ¡¯Clever,¡¯ Stein inwardly concluded. He sensed this place must be to stop or trap any intruders that dare to come this far. Just look at the giant balls of monster cocoons high up? You can¡¯t tell him they are there for decoration. .... Vmmm! The majestic doors opened, followed by a strange whiff of white mist that made the scene look mysterious. This... this... this. Stein stood in the heart of a futuristic production line, his eyes popping and widening with wonder. The air hummed with energy that was filled with the soft whirrs of reactive AI and the vibrant glow of holographic images floating around him. As the CEO of a game company in his own time, he had always dreamed of this¡ªyet nothing could prepare him for the simplicity and elegance of game development Gort showed him. "Boss!" The voice belonged to a burly man in his seventies who emerged from behind a towering structure. Who would believe that a 70-year-old man was running so fast? It was odd to say that they could tell he was in his 80s, yet his back was straight and his skin glowing brightly. He wasn¡¯t the most good-looking of men, but they had to admit that there was something about the man¡¯s vigor that could rival even theirs. "Master, you must slow down or Mimi will be angry." "Well, sorry Mimi," the old man apologized to the cute avatar that was poking its head from behind his back. Old man JoJo was his name. He was one of the top scientists and engineers under Old Larkh. He has been a major backbone and worked in many projects with Larkh, but he had to admit that this one takes the cake. What¡¯s more, he had great respect for Gort too. After talking with Gort, he felt like a student before a master. "Boss!" JoJo walked over hurriedly, after being told not to run around any more. Soon, they were all introduced and led towards another door at the far, far, back. There, JoJo effortlessly manipulated VR holograms that displayed intricate game designs. "Wipe! How do they make it look so easy?" "Back at SteinGate, the engineers struggle with every Black line of code, but here their fingers are running about effortlessly." Everyone watched as JoJo pinched the air, zooming in and out of his creation he just did right before their faces. "Incredible! We used to spend months on this." "Here, it¡¯s almost as though it was streamlined. The AI learns from them, and improves every iteration. It¡¯s like having a partner who never sleeps." Too much... This was too good. They marveled at a holographic display showing real-time analytics. "This interface is so intuitive! I can barely keep up." "Exactly!" JoJo replied jovially. "We visualize everything instantly. It¡¯s about making data accessible and actionable." "So that¡¯s it..." Stein felt a surge of inspiration. Others also reacted like him. "Imagine what I could do with this Black technology back at Shinju! The possibilities are endless." "Yes, innovation thrives on new tools. Embrace them, and your creativity will soar." Just what did they see? Gort told the machine to create a VR blank canvas. Then, the super AI computer began creating various components, deleting and adding, while also using knowledge in its database to perfect its creation. Of course, human help will always be needed. Several workers tweaked and worked in clusters alongside their avatars who assisted in making a brief masterpiece for them. This was something that could take close to a year to develop. Yet, they did it in under an hour. ... Can you believe it? Chapter 68: Stein鈥檚 Thoughts Chapter 68: Stein¡¯s ThoughtsStein was really amazed. Soon, they found themselves being used as testers, testing each level of Shields, swords and other items in the small VR game they just created. Forget it... Stein¡¯s breathing was hitched and heavy, the more he toured. And by the end of the day, they had another mouthwatering meal before taking off. (Silence) Everyone in the vehicle remained silent, still digesting all that they saw. Stein¡¯s fingernails rhythmically, no one knew what he was thinking. After almost 2 hours and 21 minutes of being on the road, they boarded their private jet and took to the skies soon after. Stein looked out the window, his lips finally parting. "I¡¯ve decided..." Decided? The ears of his subordinates peeked up anxiously. Decided on what? Stein slowly turned to his secretary with a stoic expression. "Purchase 3 villas in Geldhan village." After everything he just saw, he¡ªStein, can only feel in touch with the future by moving in. ... Time flew by in the blink of an eye. Yet there were still talks about humanity¡¯s latest innovations all over the internet. The buzz was phenomenal and the attention Geldhan village had, was now skyrocketing. Let¡¯s forget about VR technology. What about the food? No matter how envious, hateful, or greedy people were, they couldn¡¯t deny the benefits these super foods brought. Now, forget about the Superfoods. What about the fact that Geldhan village, which used to be the poorest, was now packed with millionaires in every household? Many people bite into the hem of their clothing with jealousy the more they think about it. Why isn¡¯t it them who has a sunny smart townsfolk or village member in their community? Why isn¡¯t it them living in Geldhan village who received dividends of millions just like that? Look!¡ªThese farmers were not intelligent in the least bit. So why do they deserve to get millions for just being neighbors with Gort? No matter who thinks about it, the realization made their faces twist in the morning, especially those working in factories and other companies in major cities. Even the many construction workers were envious of Geldhan Village¡¯s good fortune. Yet, it was amazing that despite the money they got, at least one person in each household still went to the fields to farm. Farming was now engraved in the hearts of these villagers. Many of them actually loved farming and gardening, seeing the crops they planted, spirit out majestically. As the saying goes, one can never have too much food. The world was going bananas over the situation in Geldhan village. And in a blink of an eye, many greedy people had already begun taking action¡ªparticularly, the far distant relatives of the Geldhan villagers. Today, a storm was about to set foot in their peaceful Geldhan. "Bastard! How dare you high me? Do you know who my cousin is?" "That¡¯s right, that¡¯s right! My cousin is now a millionaire. So how dare a pauper like you, lay your filthy hands on me?" Merta Fairbang had appeared on the scene with her oldest son, Finch Sokka. Merta Fairbang... The name rang several bells to those in Park Fairbang¡¯s generation. The smiles on the faces of many cracked when hearing her high pitched voice echoed out. S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Is that Merta?" Even the villagers a distance from the village¡¯s entrance, could heat her shenanigans. A cold shiver crawled up their spines when thinking of the rude, shrewish woman who left this village over 25 years ago. By the gates, Merta Fairbang and her son, Sokka, attempted to push the many guards who stopped them dead in their tracks. The duo, especially Merta Fairbang, looked quite blinding after wearing so much jewelry. Good Buddha, it was almost as if they feared no one would take them seriously if they didn¡¯t wear so much gold coated jewelry. Who knows if it¡¯s real or fake? Her fingers, necks, and wrists were dawned with a cluster of both gold and silver jewelry. Several people sucked in their breaths, placing their hands over their eyes in annoyance. The sun was truly hot today, with its rays bouncing off the shiny metal pieces and ending them completely. One single look, and they knew Merta hasn¡¯t changed all these years. "Merta! What are you doing here?" Hunteria, who was the mother of Katrina and the wife of Frosh Shield, appeared in a golf-cart. What the hell? Finch Sokka¡¯s mouth dropped when seeing the wicked parking Gina had demonstrated. What was this? Initial D? Are you sure you¡¯re not a professional racecar driver in disguise? Who makes driving a golf go-Kart look so cool? A flash of envy flickered through Sokka¡¯s eyes. ¡¯Why should an old hag get to drive such a cool Go-Kart when I haven¡¯t?¡¯ What the hell does a female farmer know about driving? ¡¯Hmph! Since my cousin is the CEO and Founder of GF WorldTech, he will definitely give me 10 of these if I ask!¡¯ Of course if he doesn¡¯t, heh... Sokka licked his lips wickedly. Which rich man isn¡¯t afraid of scandals? Sokka, a pure city boy who had grown up scheming all his life, had a few wealthy friends of his own. So he knew a thing or two of what the rich truly feared. Why do you think he brought the matter up to his mother and talked her into paying his dear cousin a visit? If his cousin doesn¡¯t comply with their terms, his mother will definitely raise havoc for them all. Hunteria was holding a flat board the size of an A4 paper. On the flat board were 4 pieces of paper claimed to the top, and a pen tied on a string attached to the board. Hunteria knew Merta very well. When she married into Geldhan village in her youthful prime, Merta was one of the few bullies who gave her a hard time. The story of Merta was one that was famously known by everyone in her generation and older. So seeing the troublemaker return, Hunteria frowned. What did this troublemaker want now? Chapter 69: Enter: The Old Troublemaker! Chapter 69: Enter: The Old Troublemaker!Merta Fairbang... Merta was born here, yet her eyes always seemed to be higher than the sky. She was lazy, rude and just plain shrewish. She detested working in the fields and even cooking, saying she was going to marry a rich city man who doesn¡¯t need his wife to do all these things. In the end, she fell into the water of an Educated youth who came here back in the days when the country was under Reformation. The Educated Youth was the son of a wealthy man, and already had a Fianc¨¦. But because he jumped in to rescue her, he had to eventually marry her since they had skin to skin contact. Even the blind could tell that the Educated Youth had been set up by Merta. But what could they do? Merta¡¯s family made a fuss, wanting to sue the Educated Youth for hooliganism. Long story short, Merta married a rich city boy just as she always wanted. And even if the marriage wasn¡¯t satisfactory, so what? She had money to keep her company and secret lovers to wet her appetite with. Surprisingly, after Merta married in, she quickly threw away the family that fought to make her wish come true. It was amazing how she abandoned her own widowed mother and grandmother who supported her in making a fuss. It¡¯s true that none of these women were good people at the time, but what she did was too shocking. She can be mean to everyone in the world, but not these 2 who have her the world. After cutting ties with her family, she also swore that she would never set foot in this poverty stricken Geldhan village. She despised them, and even spread rumors in some interviews about how she was maltreated while in the village. Shortly after that, her grandmother passed away from a broken heart, and her mother became humble, and truly changed for the better. Granny Bimto, was what many now called her mother. To the many generations of young people now, no one is kinder than Granny Bimto. She even took in an abandoned baby in the woods, training him as her own son. This time, she taught the child right, and the boy now has good morals, and is working in GF WorldTech¡¯s Agricultural branch. Bray Fairbang was his name, one of Gort¡¯s closest and youngest uncles. Bray Fairbang was 22 years old and unmarried... boy of course, not for long, with how many people keep coming to show interest in him, now that he is a son of a millionaire. Bray took care of his mother, and even rejected the shares his mother wished to give him. In his words, she had already taken him in and fed him all these years. Recalling all the sacrifices she made for him, an orphaned baby, over the years, he wished she used the money more on herself. What¡¯s more, his salary in GF WorldTech was quite high, and he was sure he would be able to save up a lot of money in no time. Merta, Finch Sokka, one maid, and 2 bodyguards, were causing a ruckus all over the place. Hunteria looked at the troublemakers that appeared, sneering in disdain. "Merta, you haven¡¯t changed one but." Merta froze her gorilla-like actions, recognizing that voice and face. Even if they haven¡¯t seen each other for decades, how could she not recognize Hunteria? Hmph! She hastily adjusted her expensive pleated clothing, with an air of superiority. "Good, it took you long enough!" She began. "Hunteria, you of all people know that I belong to this village. So can you tell these idiots to stand aside and open the gate?" The gates in question were just simple barrier gates, 8 till gates in total. Now, the village¡¯s main roads have been expanded and extended, forming 6 lanes¡ª4 roads for going in, and 4 roads for exiting. The Entrance roads and exiting roads were divided by a slightly elevated platform with flowers planted in it. The road then widens a little, as one drives towards the many toll gates that raise high and low... 4 of these toll gates don¡¯t need any control, as they open and close for staff and villagers of Geldhan. The other Lanes are typically for newcomers and visitors. Don¡¯t think that after passing the toll gates, one will arrive into the Geldhan village. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Nope. Have you forgotten that the entirety of Geldhan village was on slightly elevated land? One would have to drive on these roads for a bit before reaching the Geldhan Village¡¯s true entrance. And around these parts, one could see many worker tents belonging to the construction workers, who were also putting up newly built apartments around these parts. After all, you don¡¯t expect them to live in tents for long, right? The drive from the Toll gates to Geldhan Village¡¯s main entrance was roughly 27 minutes. This place was like the outskirts area. And if Geldhan village was to ever have an airport of its own, it will probably be stationed here somewhere. The place was also swarming with military and guards hell bent on protecting all perimeters and corners around Geldhan village. Of course, tourists can also come in, but they will be given day and even week passes. Once they make their intentions known, they¡¯ll drive in and stop at a certain Blue building, where they have to register and get their passes done. If they¡¯re looking for housing accommodations, the only newly built hotel is a good place to start. Geldhan village also invested in a few shipping container homes, stacking a few of them to 3 stories high, and creating apartment paces in that manner. But when one goes in, you would never believe it was a shipping container. The blend of AI technology and the elegant simplicity, was indeed marvelous. For now, these shipping containers will have to be done, while construction is underway. What¡¯s great is that when they need to move these shipping containers, all they¡¯ll need to do is get Cranes to hurl them away. Ah yes... Geldhan village looked nothing like it used to. Chapter 70: A Blast From The past Chapter 70: A Blast From The past"Who are you?" The more Merta saw from a distance, the more uncomfortable she became. Hunteria sneered. It was so shocking that even Merta couldn¡¯t recognize the place she grew up in. But so what? She was definitely superior to these nouveau riche farmers. They¡¯re just tasting wealth now, but she has long tasted what it¡¯s like to touch thousands. It¡¯s just that no matter how much she pleaded, her monthly allowance from her stingy old husband didn¡¯t go past 17,000 a month. ¡¯That bastard! What the hell am I to buy with 17,000 a month? Peanuts? All those wealthy ladies have the newest handbags costing 20,000 and even 100,000. But me, I¡¯m stuck with a measly 17,000 a month!¡¯ So you know how many expenses she had a month to take care of? First, she had to give her lover¡¯s, a total of 5,000 a month. Then, she also gave her son an additional 5,000 a month from his monthly wages. Again, this was proof that her husband was stingy. How can her husband give her son just a measly 800 Gwins a month? What wealthy kid has that low monthly allowance? Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. His friends get 50,000 a month, but he gets 800?... Isn¡¯t that making those rich bastards look down on her son even more? Because of that she decided to give 5,000 a month to Sokka, lest someone looks down on him. In the end, he¡¯s always left with just 7,000 Gwins a month. How is that useful? What can 7,000 Gwins do for her? If many knew her thoughts, they would definitely lose their minds in disbelief. You have a good over your head, you have food provided by someone, you have cats, never paying for gas money, you ding pay taxes, you don¡¯t even work or do house chores... and yet, get 17,000 Gwins a month. Are you sure you¡¯re not crazy for thinking that¡¯s a small amount? "What do you want, Mrs. Finch?" Hunteria questioned teasingly. "Wasn¡¯t it someone who said they¡¯d rather be caught dead than appear in our lowly Geldhan village again?" Merta gnashed her teeth, but remembered why she was here, especially after getting a tug on her clothes. ¡¯_¡¯ [Finch Sokka]... Mother, remember why we¡¯re here. Merta couches to hide her anger. "Nonsense, Hunteria, how can I possibly mean what I said back then? Who hasn¡¯t been young and dumb before?" Hunteria raised one brow but said nothing. "Listen here, Hunteria, this is no way to welcome a fellow villager. No matter how long I¡¯ve been away, I¡¯m still a villager of Geldhan village. My roots have always been here. So why can¡¯t I bring my son to visit? Besides¨C" Merta paused, before forcing a stiff smile on her lips. "It¡¯s been too long since I saw my dear mother." "You know she is all alone in this place, with no one to care for her. So how can I not come back in this lifetime?" Hah! Hunteria almost laughed out hysterically. However, she still gave instructions, allowing Merta¡¯s group to enter. Truthfully, their entry and exiting wouldn¡¯t have been a problem if they have just stuck to protocol and gone in with day or week passes. But no~... they didn¡¯t want to. They claimed to be villagers of Geldhan village, threatening to fire the guards if they didn¡¯t let them in. They even began using Gort¡¯s name, saying he was their nephew/cousin who was expecting their arrival. What did they NOT say while here? They cursed, fought and threatened to rain havoc on these guards if not let in. It was funny to Hunteria, because at the end, they still had to pass through the big Blue building and get their week passes. Tsk. Hunteria scoffed. After all the fuss, didn¡¯t they still comply with the rules? "Hunteria was actually a bit curious to know how grandmother Bimto would react. After all, Merta was her blood daughter, the one she pushed out of her womb after 9 months. While the troublemakers were getting their passes, Hunteria took out her walkie talkie. "Clint, can you head to Granny Bimto¡¯s home?" [Sure.] The man on the other end replied, since he was around that area. The man headed to Bimto¡¯s home, already smelling the delectable goods she was baking. Hey... Grandmother Bimto loved baking all sorts of pastries and cakes for many in the village. Just standing by her door already made his mouth water. Bimto, despite being called a grandmother, was quite young for her age. Don¡¯t forget that everyone in the older generation married earlier, around 15~19 before true Reformation and modernization began. Bimto was just 54 years old. It¡¯s true that when her daughter left, she grew 20 times der in just a single month, with all her hair turning white. But after picking up the 1 month old Bray in the woods by the stream, she seemed to have a new will and reason to live. She soon recovered her strength and decided to live a long life for Bray¡¯s sake. Coupled with the specially grown foods cultivated by Gort, Granny Bimto looked quite young and vibrant for a 54 year old. The many wrinkles that used to gather around her eyes have long diminished. She was looking extremely healthy and glowing for someone her age, looking as though she was 10 years younger. Bimto wiped her hands on her apron and rushed to the door. "Ahh... Clint, it¡¯s you... My, my, it¡¯s always good to see a handsome face." Clint smiled, nodding respectfully while stepping in. Clint Palter was Clint¡¯s full name. Sure enough, as he expected, Bimto brought out a few snacks, candy and things for him to eat and nibble on. She also brought out tea. He put on a baked biscuit and drank some tea, not forgetting why he was actually here. "Aunt Bimto..." He began, watching Bimto carrying over a tray of more snacks, probably for him to take home with. "A guest has come asking to see you." "A guest?" Bimto frowned in confusion. "Is it another matchmaker here to talk about marriage for my Bray?" Clint shook his head sideways, in a heavy manner. "Aunt Bimto, it¡¯s a woman and her son... a woman who calls herself Merta... Merta Fairbang." Chapter 71: Facing Ones Demons Chapter 71: Facing Ones DemonsThat name... Crash! The tray of baked goods fell to the ground. Granny Bimto spoke in a daze, her pupils dancing maniacally in an unfocused manner. "Aunt... Aunt Bimto?" "Ahh¨C" Bimto woke from her stupor, her body still trembling uncontrollably. She couldn¡¯t help it... she couldn¡¯t help it. Tears rolled down the corner of her eyes when thinking of the facing image she had of the young girl she once called her daughter. Clint felt pity for her, helping her to a seat while running her bath soothingly. It was amazing how the AI in her safety bracelet already noticed her emotional changes. "Master, Master, what¡¯s wrong with you? Are you alright, Master? Simon is sad now that Master is sad..." In a flash, it changed into a spider, climbing on her shoulders and rubbing itself against her cheeks like a furry cat. It knew just the right amount of pressure needed not to graze or roughen Bimto¡¯s skin. Afterall, it was made of metal, and wasn¡¯t an actual living thing. Still, its actions worked quite well. Through her tears, Bimto stared at Clint and the little spider on her body with warmth. Yes, she was no longer alone. S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Despite the hollowness in her heart, she had a son, a caring community, friends, and her little spider¡ªSimon. Sometimes, she forgets Simon is just a mechanical object there to protect her. It spoke so realistically, like a child, and was very fun and amusing to be around with. It helped her with chores, made the bed, assisted her in cooking, and even sweeping, when it placed the stick of her broom in its mouth. To be honest, it was like having a Pet in a fantasy world. Do spiders have eyebrows? She has ever taken the time to notice it, but her little Simon had eyebrows and a pair of big googly eyes that made her smile whenever she felt alone. Pfft~ Hahahhahaha~ Bimto laughed through her pain, feeling that she had finally put everything behind her. She had done wrong to numerous in the past, but not that ungrateful daughter of hers. So why must she be the one to be afraid of confrontation between them? It looks like the day she dreaded has finally come. So why back down now? After all, she has always known there would be a day when mother and daughter meet. "The priority in Geldhan village has always been to first take care of our villagers." Clint advised sternly. "Aunt, you are one of us. So if it¡¯s too much for you, I can have them sent¨C" "No," Bimto interrupted, shaking her head sideways. "Little Clint, when you live as old as I have, you know that everyone someday faces their demons." Taking a deep breath, Bimto used the napkin her Simon brought over. "What a thoughtful little thing..." Bimto gratefully ran her cupped hand against Simon¡¯s little head. She dried her tears, no longer feeling her body trembling any longer. Simon seemed to notice this, reporting the lowering heart beat and other vital readings its master was in. Please! What good is a Safety & Security bracelet, if it can¡¯t detect the vitals of its master? Such requirements are basic properties all S.S Bracelets must have. It knew a list of First Aid techniques downloaded into its software, and the location of the nearest clinics according to the GPS too. Of course, since Geldhan village also had a newly opened clinic not on the the global Search Engine Maps yet, Gort had immediately added this into the bracelets database. So all bracelets know how to get to the Village¡¯s clinic if their Master was injured. Amazing, right? Wiping her tears, Bimto felt it was a great time to be alive. So why dwell too much on the past? As Simon helped pickup the fallen cookies, Bimto chuckled softly, turning her attention to Clint. "Don¡¯t worry about me. You can tell them to come. I¡¯m ready to face my demons now." ... On the other side, Hunteria got word from Clint. She had to admit she was taken aback by the news. Everyone knew that Merta¡¯s matter was like a taboo to Bimto, so much that she had once gone into cardiac arrest by the mere mention of she-who-shall-not-be-named. So seeing how she readily accepted the matter, made Hunteria dazed for a bit. Well, since Bimto wanted to meet with her daughter, there was nothing more they could do. Hunteria¡¯s go-Kart drove in front of Merta¡¯s vehicles, leading them to Bimto¡¯s home. It was funny how a daughter would forget the road to her own mother¡¯s house, a home she grew up in. "What a disappointment," Hunteria murmured to herself. It looks like ages ago, after Merta openly wished to forget everything about their ¡¯poor¡¯ village, she really did erase many aspects about the village from her thoughts. Hunteria could see from Merta¡¯s embarrassment that she truly forgot how to get to her mother¡¯s house. It¡¯s true that the roads are now newly built, and development is also everywhere. But, the residential homes have not changed. Their locations have always been right where they ought to be. Even distant cousins who visited in the past, came over and found their relative¡¯s homes without too much of a hassle. It¡¯s truly a shame to have such a person as a daughter. Sokka¡¯s eyes burned brightly, when seeing the level of high-construction around the place. If he read the news correctly, his Cousin, Gort, was the one truly responsible for making it all happen. Despite the fact that he looked down at Gort, he still felt entitled to a fraction of Gort¡¯s wealth. ¡¯Soon, l have millions in my account, not that rubbish 800 Gwins a month that father gives, and not the additional peanut money of 5000 Gwins a month from mother!¡¯ Heh-Heh-Heh-Heh~ A strange light flicked through Sokka¡¯s eyes menacingly. This was his time to shine. And it all begins with his dear Grandmother Bimto, who was speculated to also be a millionaire. As her beloved grandson, shouldn¡¯t she make up for lost times by giving him a big slice from the pie? Rich! Rich! He was gonna be RICH. Chapter 72: Grandma, Your Beloved Grandson Is Here! Chapter 72: Grandma, Your Beloved Grandson Is Here!Rich, rich, Richie rich! Lalalalala~ Sokka hummed in a good mood, while staring out the window. No one could truly understand how he felt right now. His heart was hammering in chest, and the hairs on his body had all stood erect from dreaming. ¡¯What will I do with 1 million?... no... I have to get at least 20 million combined, from my dear cousin and my Grandmother.¡¯ Should he buy a new car? A designer watch? The money hadn¡¯t even touched his bank account yet, but Sokka had already thought of a hundred things he¡¯d want to spend his money on. Woow! His millions, here he comes! Their entourage came with 2 luxury vehicles. Seeing these lowly peasants stop to stare at them, Sokka¡¯s ego was raised high. ¡¯Hmph! A bunch of wastrels.¡¯ "Mom, just look at how they¡¯re staring at our vehicles? So what if they¡¯re millionaires, they must not know what to do with all that money, and must have never seen such luxury cars before." Yeah! Merta¡¯s eyes widened in understanding, adjusting her back to sit ¡¯gracefully¡¯ beside the window. She wanted them to see that it she, Merta, who returned in such a high end vehicle. Her choice was never wrong, and her life will always be better than theirs! Merta¡¯s ego was inflated and satisfied with her ridiculous thoughts. Sokka, the servant, and the body guards, also felt it must be so. What a bunch of Country Bumpkins! You can clean out a pig as many times as you want, but it will eventually return to its dirty Pig sty to love out the rest of its days. If the villagers knew the thoughts of those in these vehicles, they would no doubt be taken aback. ¡ªNeurotic. Are you sure you¡¯re okay in the head? Just a while ago, they had feasted their eyes on all sorts of luxury vehicles when the CEOs and big giants from across the country and even from abroad, came over. Even now, there are several visitors who stop by with expensive luxury cars. So who the hell do you think is so interested in your second-grade luxury vehicles? Please! They have seen better, okay? The real reason why some of them stopped, was because they saw a familiar face, one they haven¡¯t seen in decades¡ªMerta Fairbang. Seeing the direction these vehicles were heading to, they knew it must be Granny Bimto¡¯s home. Aiiiy~ It looks like there¡¯ll be fresh gossip floating about the village soon. Some people were even thinking of visiting Granny Bimto later, to get the juicy news first hand. Some even chose to run there and secretly watch in the distance, feeling it a pity they had no snacks to munch on. A good show was about to begin. But many now had just one question in mind¡ªA real daughter vs a Fake son. They say water is thicker than wine. What will Granny Bimto do? Who will she choose among the 2? Oops... they have to get there fast before it all begins. A while later, the vehicles came to a halt at the base of a house on a slightly elevated slope. One can see that there has been work done to start creating a driveway connecting the house to the base of the slope. Merta felt a little uneasy, but did away with such thoughts barely a second after they erupted. She has always been one to keep her eyes on the prize. How do you think she managed to marry into a wealthy family if she wasn¡¯t so focused on the Prize? Her only regret is that she miscalculated, marrying a wealthy man who was incredibly stingy. But soon, she won¡¯t need his money that desperately. Why?... Because her own mother was now a millionaire! She ran into someone in the city, who had a distant cousin in Geldhan village. The talks about how much each family took home for dividends wasn¡¯t a secret. So when asked, the villager in question, innocently spoke of the matter, not knowing the news would be fed to people with bad intentions. That being said, her mother, Bimto, had bought shares now worth a little over 4 million. And as her only daughter and child, wasn¡¯t it her right to at least inherit 3.9 million each time the dividends are given? That mother of hers should be old as a bag of bones. So what does she need so much money for? Leaving the vehicle, the drivers stayed back, as well as one bodyguard. As for everyone else, they headed up to the lone building, to see their Mistress¡¯s Mother. Sokka had his best smile on, the sort elderly people seemed fond of. For this big cow, he was willing to milk it to death with his best performance. And what was that heavenly smell that was making his tummy rumble? Sokka now felt himself growing hungrier the closer they approached. Din-Din-Din~ The door was knocked thrice. "Yes, who is it?" A distinct voice from the inside answered. They heard some ruffling noise from the inside, accompanied by footsteps. Finally, the crude bolted sounds of the door unlocking echoed in their ears, making their nerves tense second by second. "Yes," Bimto¡¯s face appeared before the group, shocking them by how good-looking and youthful she appeared. This... The servants and guards were dumbfounded. Why did the Mistress¡¯s mother look far healthier and vibrant than the Mistress who lived in a wealthy mansion? What sort of secret was this old village using to keep her skin looking so fresh? Bimto¡¯s eyes scanned the group, ¡¯confusion¡¯ evident on her face. "And who might you all be? You little girl, why are you crying suddenly? If you are a professional mourner, go somewhere else. I¡¯m not dead yet. So why are you showing up at my door crying as though I bullied you?" [Merta who put on the waterworks]: "_" [Sokka who was about join the drama]: "_" [Everyone else]: "_" This... This script is wrong. Isn¡¯t she supposed to recognize Merta and join her in a tearful reunion?... Can it be that she doesn¡¯t recognize her daughter standing right in front of her? S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 73: A Mother鈥檚 Love? Chapter 73: A Mother¡¯s Love?They say: Mother¡¯s are full of grace, mother¡¯s are bright... Mother¡¯s are kind, mother¡¯s are forgiving, mother¡¯s are warm, and mother¡¯s are peaceful safe havens. It is often said that a person can willingly commit murder, slaughter entire cities, and even turn cannibalistic down the line. But the one constant thing they will have is their mother¡¯s love. For a mother will never see their child as a monster, and perhaps... will hide their child¡¯s unique quirks from the world and all incriminating evidence too. Well... that¡¯s what some dull-witted and shameless bastards would think, was the definition of what a Mother was. And maybe in the past, Bimto would have also thought the same... BUT NOT ANY MORE. Hah! Bimto inwardly sneered when seeing their reactions. "Look here, I told you guys that I¡¯m a busy person alright? So if you¡¯re looking for jobs, please go to the next door and look for vacancies!" Bimto still acted as though she didn¡¯t recognize Merta. "And you there... you who looks like she¡¯s about to cry. I¡¯ve known quite a few professional Mourners in my day, but never those as shameless as any of you!" What¡¯s a Professional Mourner? Of course it¡¯s someone paid to appear at funerals and cry their eyes out for the deceased, in cases where the deceased was either hated or doesn¡¯t have family. Such people have been around for ages. When burying her mother, Bimto used such services, as she and her mother were very hated by the community at that time. It was funny that during a funeral where she thought no one would show, everyone in the village appeared. In their words, no matter how hated a person was over, they should still be respected and missed when dead. Bimto will never forget that day when the villagers she had done evil to, all out money together to take care of her feeding and her wellbeing. The Villagers were simpler people at heart... She felt she didn¡¯t deserve their gratitude. From that period on, she changed, but still decided to commit suicide and end it all. Luckily, she found her adopted son, who gave her hope for the future. In the past, she thought she would have to pay Professional Mourners to cry at her funeral when she sensed her time was almost up. But as the years went by, she found that she didn¡¯t need such things. She was loved and wanted, fat more than she could ever imagine. Many have long forgotten what her former self looked and acted like. If you tell any of the young children about her past, they would think you¡¯re a psycho and perpetual liar, trying to ruin her good name. To many, she was a fairy Godmother, a Santa Claus, a good being that deserves all the love in the world. But she wasn¡¯t always like this... Bimto inwardly chuckled. When was the last time she ever spoke so arrogantly? Well, it seems that because the villagers were truly good in nature, this part of her has long been tucked away. But even though she truly changed at heart, that didn¡¯t mean she had become a pushover. Bimto understood one major lesson in life¡ªGood is typically enough to defeat evil, but only a higher Evil and defeat pure dark-hearted evil! "Shoo, shoo, shoo... I¡¯m not taking auditions for Professional Mourners, so go cry somewhere else." S§×arch* The N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Pfft~ Clint, who was seated in the house, couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. Who was that? Merta heard his laughter and turned red from fury and embarrassment. Who the hell is that bastard to laugh at matters between their Mother and Daughter? "Mom, it¡¯s me... It¡¯s your little padded-jacket, your daughter, Merta." "Oh?" Bimto crossed her arms against her chest, leaning gracefully on her door. "Merta? Never heard of that name in my life." "You¡ª" Merta¡¯s chest rose and dropped, anger very evident on her face. At this point, even a blind man could see that Bimto was toying with them. But do you think she will ever give up so easily, especially with millions involved? Merta gnashed her teeth, her angered words flowing without her even thinking about them. "Mom, I know you know it¡¯s me. How can a mother¨C" Plop. Sokka dropped to his knees, stopping the situation before it escalated higher. He looked quite pitiful on his knees. "Grandmother, I am Sokka.... Your only grandson. I don¡¯t know what wrong my mother did to you in the past, but... I can assure you that my mother has long regretted it day and night." The corners of Bimto¡¯s lips raised high. Regret? Of course she must have regretted it. After all, her mother is now a millionaire, how can she not feel regret? And why do you keep emphasizing the fact that you are her ONLY grandson? Do you think she will Rudd up and kiss you because you¡¯re the only grandson she might have in this life related by blood? "Grandmother, believe me, my mother has missed you dearly. Sometimes, I see her secretly crying and muttering your name." The more Sokka spoke, the more ticked off he became with this maternal grandmother of his. ¡¯Dammit, when will this old hag tell me to rise?¡¯ Shouldn¡¯t she rush up to him, pull him up lovingly and tell him it¡¯s alright, you forgive his mother? What¡¯s going on here? Why was this old hag not reacting to the script? No matter what wrong a child has done to a parent, shouldn¡¯t that parent forgive, and forgive, and forgive no matter what? ¡¯Old HAG, If not for your millions, do you think I, Finch Sokka, will ever kneel before you?¡¯ Sokka lowered his head, burying the murderous glint in his eyes. And when he raised his head again, he was an innocent boy, clueless of all dangers in the world. "Grandmother, my mother is truly sorry." "Yes, yes..." Merta added, wiping her fake tears away. The guards and staff also nodded, with the maid also wiping her teary eyes in a dramatic manner. "Madam, the mistress has truly suffered, please forgive her just this once." Chapter 74: REJECTION Chapter 74: REJECTIONBimto¡¯s actions were enough to make a certain someone desperate. ¡¯Why isn¡¯t her face changing? Does she not care about what happens to her only blood grandson?¡¯ Sokka¡¯s face looked pitiful and innocent, but his mind was spiraling uncontrollably. The old hang was leaning on her door with an amused smile as though watching a show. ¡¯Dammit Old Woman, you deserve to be abandoned by my mother. How dare you treat me like this?¡¯ If not for the millions she possessed, who would be begging her this much? A man can be tortured but not HUMILIATED! How dare she? How dare she? Sokka¡¯s body began to vibrate, leading some people to think he was inwardly hurt and distraught. Taking several deep breaths, Sokka regained his focus¡ªthe Money. What is anger and pride before money? "Grandmother, please... I beg of you. No matter what my Mother did in the past, forgive her." (Sniff, sniff) Sokka began his cinematic teary-eye performance, where no tears dropped, but his eyes looked red and watery, as though holding it all in. "Grandmother, you don¡¯t know what my Mother and I have been through in my Father¡¯s home... Do you know that he now mistreats us, preferring his mistress¡¯s child to me?" Well, it was true. Or else why would his father give him a measly 800 Gwins but give his mistress¡¯s son 5000 Gwins a month just because the bastard does well in school? His father even gives some of his cousins more money than him just because they did well too. Is that fair? Whether he does well or not in school, as the rightful Heir to the Finch Clan¡¯s many businesses, shouldn¡¯t he be the one to relieve the most money? Speaking of his father¡¯s mistress, she was his father¡¯s former Fianc¨¦ before his mother came in. She and his Father never truly stopped seeing each other. But so what? No matter what, his mother was the legal wife, making him the true heir! Sokka gritted his teeth and forced a painful smile on his lips. The more Sokka spoke on his unfair treatment in his Father¡¯s home, the more Merta wiped her non-existent years with her handkerchief. She secretly took a peek at Bimto and was shocked to see that the old woman hadn¡¯t even moved an inch or showed any signs of pity on her face. What¡¯s going on? Since when was her mother so coldhearted and unsympathetic? She also felt annoyed when seeing Bimto¡¯s behavior. "Mother, since when did you become so heartless? You¨C" Pffft~ Bimto couldn¡¯t hold on any more. She laughed hard, holding her belly and contorting in all directions. "Heartless?" Bimto sneered, her face turning frosty cold. "My dear darling daughter, do you understand the true meaning of the word?" Merta suddenly felt flustered when seeing her mother¡¯s face devoid of affection. Who was this woman? This was definitely not the mother she recalled. "Of course I¡¯m not the mother you remember. How dare you show up at my doorsteps after abandoning your grandmother and I?" One look and anyone could see what merta was thinking. Bimto scoffed. "What was it you told me again? You specifically said I and your grandmother should never step foot in the city to look for you or else you would throw us out!" Merta was guilty, but wanted to refute. "No mother, I¡ª" "I-I-I what.... What is it you want to say? I bloody well know I didn¡¯t raise a stammerer." "Mother¡ª" "Shut Up! I remember what you did. You opened that dirty gutter you call a mouth, and even ordered your men to kick us after throwing us out." S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hahahahahhaha~ Bimto laughed amid her pain, still recalling those days vividly in her mind. "After treating you like a golden egg, that was the thing we got. Your grandmother passed away shortly after your betrayal." "Mother, I was young and¨C" "Merta, Merta... Merta... I pleaded and did my best to invite over, but you pretended to be deaf. And now, you have the audacity to stand here and call me heartless?" Bimto didn¡¯t give Merta any chance to speak again. "Okay, let¡¯s say you were young and naive. Now, you are a full grown adult, an old woman with saggy breasts! Do you mean to say that all this time, you couldn¡¯t show up here to beg for forgiveness? Why now? Why now when my bank account is swollen?" Hahahahahaha~ "Merta, don¡¯t treat me like a fool! Even though I don¡¯t want anything to do with you, that doesn¡¯t mean I haven¡¯t heard of all your grand escapades in Bushwood County." Even if she really wanted to avoid news about her daughter, who made Merta very famous? She often disgraced her husband, fighting with not just his former Fianc¨¦, but his secretary and any woman she sees with him. The other day, he was having a business meeting with a foreigner in a restaurant and he showed up and threw tea on the woman¡¯s clothing. What¡¯s funny is that the Foreigner is happily married and already has 3 beautiful children. The cooperation between these 2 companies was originally a sealed deal. But because of Merta, her husband lost the contract. Maltreated? Tch. Who can actually maltreat her daughter? If it were true, her daughter would probably be the one blackmailing her husband for money to keep things hushed. Now that Bimto has cleared the pent-up emotions she has carried for years, she felt far calmer than before. She now stared at Merta, like a stranger, someone she had never met. "Merta, you should know that the moment your grandmother passed on because of you, you ceased to be my Daughter. And as for my new found wealth... of course I will give it to my son!" As if on cue, Clint appeared behind Bimto, giving everyone the illusion she was talking about him. This alone rattled the emotions of Merta, Sokka and the others. NO! NO! NO!... THEY DON¡¯T ACCEPT. Bimto¡¯s money was theirs and theirs alone!!!!!! Chapter 75: Sokka鈥檚 Shame Chapter 75: Sokka¡¯s ShameWhat? You want to leave everything to that bastard adopted son of yours? ¡ªIMPOSSIBLE!!!! The speed at which Sokka rose from his knees was astronomical. Don¡¯t blame him for breaking character. Something in him shattered when hearing her decision. "Grandmother, my Father chooses to give his illegitimate child more money, and now, you choose to give a random stranger more money than I, your blood grandson?" It¡¯s true that his mother betrayed her, but what did he, her grandson do to deserve such treatment from her? Isn¡¯t he, the child innocent from whatever thing happened in their past? Sokka just couldn¡¯t believe she would choose to give an adopted child all her wealth and leave nothing for him behind. Sokka felt his hands growing clammy, as his fists began vibrating with fury. Why?... Why does everyone keep looking down on him? Bimto felt she had entertained her guests enough. It¡¯s such a drag to have such people around her good aura right now. "You-you-you gold digger, what have you been feeding my mother with all these years?" Merta erupted, shocked and enraged by her mother¡¯s decision. No! It can¡¯t be her mother who said this. It must be the adopted son who took her ace, the Gold digger who was turning her mother against her so he can pocket her wealth for himself. ¡¯Yes, it must be!¡¯ Merta inwardly retorted. ¡¯It must be, or else how would the mother I remember dared to talk to me like this or even refuse covering me a single 1 million Gwins to make up for lost times?¡¯ It was as if everything Bimto said had gone over Merta¡¯s head. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. She had registered nothing of what Bimto said, only feeling 3 seconds of guilt and nothing more. Her only regret is that she didn¡¯t reach out to her mother a month or perhaps even 2 months before her mother turned into a millionaire. This way, wouldn¡¯t she be more convincing? Hah-hah-hah~ Looking at the people before her with contorted expressions, the corners of Bimto¡¯s lips slowly raised high. She knew that had misunderstood Clint¡¯s identity. But since Clint gave her a tactful nod, she didn¡¯t bother to correct them anymore. And with a simple sentence, she sent them off. "Henry, send them out of Border 2." Eh? Several people frowned. Henry? Who the hell was she talking to? This wasn¡¯t the name of the adopted son they had briefly heard. Seeing Clint still standing still, they were more convinced it wasn¡¯t the adopted son. So who the hell was this Henry guy? And how come¡ª Before everyone could react, their eyes had already dropped to the ground when seeing Bimto¡¯s metal bracelet change into a majestic Mechatronic spider. Awesome! Since when did the world¡¯s technology upgrade to this level? And why is it an old Hag having privy to such things instead of them? The entire transformation happened in less than a second. Yet, they had the same feeling anyone would have when watching Optimus Prime transform from a Truck to a Giant Mecha. Please... Where do all the parts come from? How come so much was trapped in such a small thing?... Who can explain to them? Before they could think further, they felt their bodies floating in the air, flying into the distance. Everything happened too fast. Even the bodyguard and the servant found it incredulous. How can such a punk thing carry so much strength? Who am I? What am I? Where am I? Pouff~ They rolled on the grass after a heavy landing. And if they stopped, Henry would rush over and continue rolling them out. They now got an inkling of what Bimto meant by keeping them off ¡¯Border 2¡¯. After Henry first arrived in Bimto¡¯s house, it mapped their home¡ªBorder 1 was the house itself, and Border 2 was the actual hilly slope and yard surrounding their home. If Bimto said she wanted guests out of Border 1, it meant she wanted them out of the house. This means that even if they stood in her yard, Henry wouldn¡¯t mind. But if she said she wanted them out of Border 2, then Henry would get them off her property! Sokka blinked excessively, when finding himself on the open road with his butt sticking up to the sky and his face and knees still on the ground. It was the laugh of the onlookers hiding in bushes that woke him from his stupor. Sokka¡¯s face turned an interesting shade. "You!!!-" Merta took the words right out of his mouth, pointing at her mother with trembling fingers. She looked like a shrew in a market place. "Mother, I can¡¯t believe you have grown to become so cruel! How can anyone be a mother like you? Have you no shame for bullying a little child like this?" Merta felt pity for her son, helping him to his feet. There were grass stalks poking out of his hair, and his clothes looked ruffled. Merta wanted to rush over and confront Bimto. However, after seeing the little spider take down the guards who stood to attack it, Merta dared not. It appears that so long as they stood on the main road, it would remain docile. But if they dared to cross into Bimto¡¯s property, it wouldn¡¯t hesitate to throw them out again. ...At this point, what else could they do? Sokka thinned his lips cruelly, with an undisguised gleam of greed in his eyes. "Mom, let¡¯s first find a place to stay..." Inside the car with the windows wound up, Sokka revealed his true colors. Originally, he had planned for his dear Grandmother to allow them to rest in her home. From his research of many village women, they were somewhat feudal and often favored boys over girls. What¡¯s more, he was her only grandson. All this led him to speculate they¡¯ll be sleeping in her home for the night... But who would have thought that she would ruthlessly kick them out without a care in the world? Chapter 76: A Strange Man Appears Chapter 76: A Strange Man AppearsSokka gritted his teeth hatefully the more he thought of it. Greed also flashed through his pupils when recalling the futuristic Defensive Spider bracelet the old woman owned. He had seen such bracelets on the wrist of the many passersby within the village. So were all those bracelets futuristic spiders too? This... this changes everything. Now, he not only wanted millions, but also wanted these bracelets, possibly 10... no 50 of them, so he can sell at high prices and brag about it. Tsk. If those bastards in his wealthy circle knew he possessed them, do you know how influential his current status will be? Well¨C ¡¯Everything starts with my dear cousin. The old hag might be difficult to maneuver, but Gort should be easier to handle.¡¯ Finch Sokka concluded, biting his nails lost in thought. For people who own companies, reputation can cause their shares to drop or rise. A simple but well-thought Blackmail can make many wealthy people grow thin in a day. And believe him, Sokka was well versed in this aspect. He had dirt on quite a few wealthy ¡¯friends¡¯ of his. So of course they made his life ¡¯easier,¡¯ not daring to touch him because of who his father is. Hmph! So what if he¡¯s not favored? If you go against a member of the Finch Clan, you¡¯re going against the Finch¡¯s clan¡¯s reputation and image. With that, Merta¡¯s group left Bimto¡¯s residence, heading out of the Village¡¯s main center, and driving into the only Hotel close to the toll gates. But Merta¡¯s group wasn¡¯t the first pair of greedy relatives to pay Geldhan village a visit. These days, several people have been marching in like clowns, demanding to see their billionaire families. Forget Relatives! What about friends? Some people¡¯s friends from far and wide, friends they haven¡¯t even seen for 20 years, now popped out from the Woodworks. "Hey, Old Basanta, do you remember me? I saw you thrice on your father¡¯s fishing boat when you were younger! Your father brought you to our fishing village by canoe!" "Hey, Jijung, do you remember that it¡¯s because of me that you were even able to marry a wife back then? If I didn¡¯t break up with your wife, would you have managed to win her over? So shouldn¡¯t I get a compensation fee for bringing you both together?" "Old Lady Klay, don¡¯t pretend to be mute! I know you can hear me. When we were 5, I helped you braid your hair, and this is the thanks I get?" "Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah." People came out from all corners of the woodworks. And for a Monnet, the villagers began to wonder when they had ever had so many outside friends in their lives. Where were these people when they were drowning in poverty, getting by with only the fruits of their labor to survive on? Know that there were many times that they had no electricity at home, using torches and candles to go pay when their farm goods didn¡¯t sell well at the county markets. Yes, the village was bubbling with activity, gossip and construction. Many had long begun constructing villas beside their current homes. They felt that maybe they will later use their current homes as guest houses after their villas are built. The speed of construction was also astronomical. Everyone used 10 times more construction workers than usual for all construction projects. Heck! They wanted everything built now! With how many people worked, one would think they were building some government building or major structure like a hospital. Whelp, everyone was out and about, looking forward to the completion of their new homes. But while the villagers and Gort busiest themselves daily, the same could be said for a particular set of people, now appearing in different international airports across Gwintia Country. .... In Plaxia Airway, the airplane door opened with a hissing sound. Several passengers left the plane one by one. The air was refreshingly cool, typical for indoor exit ways. One by one, many passed. And among them, was a man with an expressionless face and dark shades. Only a few have ever seen his true appearance and moved to tell the tale. For whoever he appears, one thing was certain¡ªan impending storm was on its way. Who was he? And why was he here?... The Messenger, was what he was called¡ªwas ever the picture of elegance, wearing a tailored grey suit that contrasted sharply with the casual attire of other travelers. His polished leather shoes clicked softly against the floor, and his sharp eyes scanned the bustling airport environment. "Feels like the slums already," he muttered to himself, adjusting his tie. S~ea??h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In his eyes, no place is better than his Kevian country. Approaching the immigration desk, he was met by a young officer. "Good morning, sir. May I see your passport?" "Sure," he replied smoothly, handing over his documents with a stoic expression. "What¡¯s your reason for visiting?" "Business." His body language alone said he wasn¡¯t in the mood for long chitchats. "Ah yes..." The officer hastily examined them briefly before nodding. Perhaps because of the man¡¯s intoxicating aura, the officer didn¡¯t want to speak to the man any longer. "Welcome back, Mr. Gama." "Hmmm." The messenger replied with a nod. Mr. Gama was one of his many aliases. As he moved through customs, the atmosphere was busy yet efficient. The low hum of conversations and announcements filled the air, blending with the occasional clatter of luggage carts. Near the exit, an airport staff member approached him. The staff had a strange light flickering through his pupils. "Excuse me, sir. Can I assist you with your luggage?" "No need, thank you. I travel light," he replied, gesturing to his single briefcase. "Good..." The staff member smirked and led him towards a tinted vehicle. "Sir, your transport awaits." It was incredible how the big 3 had spies working in all international airports within Gwintia country. Gama settled into the plush leather seat of the sleek black sedan. Time to get down to business. Chapter 77: The Messenger Chapter 77: The MessengerAs the vehicle pulled away from the curb, the sun¡¯s rays poured in against the tinted windows, blurring the vibrance of Gwintia country. The dullness was truly a fitting welcome for a man like the Messenger, who thrived in both shadows and light. Within the vehicle, Gama took out a thick stick of cigar, smoking thoughtfully for a while. Then he looked to the mirror ahead, taking note of the driver who had a deep scar running across one eye. The man was an equally stoic figure in a dark suit and brown V-shaped T-shirt. After relaxing himself, he raised his armrest, revealing a slightly elevated silver tube with a key-shaped pattern at its center. With ease, Gama took out the key given by his superiors. Then, with one insertion, a divided glass screen slides in place, separating any possible physical connection between the driver and himself. Now, the space he was in was fully soundproof. [ The Messenger, ] A voice then echoed, and a small projection flashed out by the middle seat beside him. [ Your mission is to bring this boy, Gort, to Kavian country with no heavy injuries. ] A series of images on Gort were now projected. And as the voice spoke, Gama massaged his chin thoughtfully. Of course, he had heard quite a lot of buzz on this little genius. He only heard the rumors like a passerby, knowing that the Big 3 won¡¯t let such an insult to their faces slide. He was out on another mission, so he didn¡¯t think it would be his turn to handle it. But who knew he would be called back abruptly to stop his former mission halfway and head on the next flight to Gwintia country? As they say: rumors are rumors, so he didn¡¯t think too much of Gort¡¯s matter. But now after hearing the voice echoing, he knew several matters must have been confirmed and proven true by his Kevian country. ¡¯Gama¡¯ had to admit he was fairly impressed by Gort¡¯s ingenuity. Each of his creations were things that must belong to their Kevian country. He laid back into his seat, smirking confidently when listening about Gort¡¯s family. ¡¯They are all weaklings. If kidnapping him proves stressful at first, then I wont mind targeting his family, or any Geldhan villagers.¡¯ Either way, he, ¡¯Gama¡¯, is confident in getting the job done. So what if there are military officials and guards protecting the village 24 hours a day? In the past, he single-handedly infiltrated many top places in the world. So what is a mere Geldhan village that doesn¡¯t even have the latest detection securities and other high-end technologies? According to the voice, no such things have been granted by any security providers in Gwintia country. You think they have laser technologies and other cool detection gadgets and systems to keep everything in place? Tch¡ª So far, it seems they rely highly on their guards and military personnel around the place. ¡¯Too easy...¡¯ He muttered, feeling he can be in and out in less than 4 days. However¡ª If things can go so easily, then why was someone of his caliber and rank sent over? He was the Messenger who always showed up to pass a message from his organization and leaders. And after the message is passed, most of the time, only one outcome pops up¡ªDeath. The pictures continued to change, from Gort to Geldhan village. But Gama still frowned. Something isn¡¯t adding up. Why him? Why not somebody else? The ball on Gama¡¯s neck rolled up and down thoughtfully. ¡¯Anyone below me can go for this mission and succeed. With all the information presented, it should be a synch. So why am I needed?¡¯ Before Gama could think further, the voice in the vehicle continued. [ You are not alone. For hundreds and hundreds of years, the BIG 3 are seen as being in collective collaboration with each other. However, you more than anyone, knows the true saying that in the face of benefits, all brotherhood perishes. ] [Word from grapevine, is that the Otto country will send in the Butcher... A Class-SSS ranked Agent just like you.] Oh? The corners of Gama¡¯s lips rose high. Now, it made sense. [ We¡¯ve learnt that the Butcher will be arriving sometime next week. Which is why we sent you in a week earlier to get the job done and bring Gort to Kevian soil. Once in Kevian, the Ottos cannot touch him. ] Indeed, no matter how crazy those from OTTO are, they won¡¯t be able to actively steal Gort back after that. The vice versa is true too. If perchance, he fails and the Butcher takes Gort to Otto Country, he wouldn¡¯t dare to make any more moves. A loss is a loss. In other words, so long as Gort is not on the soils of any of the Big 3, it¡¯s fair game. Even if they had to kidnap him from a flying plane, they must do so before he enters the airspaces of any of the big 3. [ The Boseman Country is also sending in the Silencer. Of course you know that he too is a Triple-S agent like yourselves. ] S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. [ Although the files for the 2: The Butcher and the Silencer, are CLASSIFIED, we have our ways of getting the most information about you all.... So it¡¯s best to assume the enemy night also has information on you too. ] Gama¡¯s eyes narrowed dangerously. This means that from now henceforth, anything can happen. Perhaps the Butcher will come earlier than planned if he gets word of Kevian country¡¯s move. [ After leaving this vehicle, you are to head to the Valley Down Casino and check into room 617... This message will self-destruct in 3 minutes. ] That¡¯s all. The Messenger quickly grabbed his bag, giving the front seat one last look through the glass divide that was now growing foggy with smoke. THE DRIVER WAS GONE! There was no one driving the vehicle that was now driving on an open field on an elevated cliff. And just over the cliff, was a massive lake. Time to move! Chapter 78: Khelt Kin鈥檚 Decision Chapter 78: Khelt Kin¡¯s DecisionThere was no time to waste! With swift actions and determined actions, Gama searched for an object to break the thick windows. The door was bolted shut and the only way out was through the windows. In such situations, they always keep a handy object in the vehicle for agents to use for escape. Great! He found a high-tech sonic pen and broke the thick windows with its vibrations. Then, barely seconds before the vehicle was going off the cliff, he jumped out the window with his gab. BOOM! The vehicle exploded to smithereens before dunking itself and sinking deep into the bottom of the lake. Gama slowly rose to his feet, carrying his leather bag as though nothing happened. Soon, his figure faded from the scene, and the one called the Messenger, was now on his way to ValleyDown Casino. After which, his final destination would be Geldhan village! ¡ªBut you see, he wasn¡¯t the only one who arrived. Coincidentally, the Butcher from Otto Country, had also arrived, barely 13 minutes ago. sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had a very youthful appearance, despite his cruel reputation. He looked like an idol, his lumber slender but well-ripped. He was Charismatic, a seducer, and a man who could get around deceiving people from his looks alone. But make no mistake. His fighting abilities were like no other. Many who made the mistake of undermining and underestimating him, were already 6 feet buried underground and in the seas for the fishes to eat... But why was he called the Butcher? Well, it¡¯s because he had a knack of slicing and butchering those he tortured. His torturing methods made even the strongest of men tremble in horror. Reaching his hotel, he got his briefings and would soon be on his way to Geldhan village too. Then, the Silencer from Boseman country also arrived 30 minutes after. He soon left the airport, heading for an underground boxing arena that only those in the Underworld Know of. The Yakuzas, and big criminals typically gathered here. There were also private rooms there too. The Silencer wore a hoodie, dark shades and a black face mask when heading into his underground room. Soon, 3 of them laid in rest, thinking of just one thing. ¡¯Gort Fairbang, I am coming for you.¡¯ ... ... There was war coming... war coming to Geldhan village. Many were unaware, but some had inklings of what was to come. "Are you listening, Khelt Kin?" The burly Khelt Kin now stood before a semicircle of men in uniforms and military hats. They sat on an elevated platform, looking down with expressionless faces. Against the casual rowdiness of the many military officials training and working tirelessly outdoors, the atmosphere indoors was silent. It¡¯s true that Khelt Kin had a very high position within the country¡¯s Military forces. But even he had a few bosses he was underneath. The lead superior at the center, raised a brow thoughtfully. "Khelt Kin, I know you¡¯ve taken it upon yourself to protect our Gwintia country¡¯s Gort... However¨C" He pissed, slowly tapping his fingers on the table. "Khelt Kin, understand that we are willing to overlook your complete disregard of Power by sending your men to Geldhan village." "Yes, we did not ask for you to send any forces there. However, we understand your thoughts, and know you did this for Gwintia Country¡¯s sake." The more Khelt Kin listened, the more he felt there was a ¡¯BUT¡¯ on its way. Sure enough, they finally cut to the chase. "We received word from the Big 3. They¡¯ve chosen to pull out support from all major industries if we dare to intervene." Alas... Several people secretly sighed. It¡¯s not that they were monsters, but the BIG 3 truly had them at a choke. The Big 3 were the largest suppliers of medicine, vehicles, weapons, and many other vital technologies they cannot live without. How to say it?... The BIG 3 had the world chained like dogs. They also had the large research facilities and power, gathering geniuses from all over the world just like that. Tell me, a place that has so many far more incredible minds gathered, is definitely not a place their or Gwintia Country, or any other country, can go up against. When there¡¯s a virus in big need of curing, who do you call? The Big 3! Even if one of their very own Gwintia geniuses discovers a virus, the Big 3 will find a way to take that person and change his nationality. They owned everything, they practically ran the world¡ªAll Gwintia Country and many other countries can do is to secretly fight back and try stealing their geniuses back. A big word should be placed on the word: SECRETLY. It¡¯s safe to say that if they ever show public support like what Khelt Kin had displayed, the BIG 3 will cut supplies across the various markets. There are cancer patients and many others in the hospital waiting for treatment. There are various industries that thrive only on these imported products. Who doesn¡¯t want to do good? Who doesn¡¯t want to make their country better by keeping these super geniuses home? It¡¯s just that if they were to solely fight against those mighty forces, their current power that they were barely struggling to keep up, might truly dwindle far lower than it already was. Several people coughed in guilt, but still went on to give their orders. "Khelt Kin, you need to understand us too. Even though we feel it¡¯s a pity for such a genius to be taken away, we must not interfere with what the BIG 3 are up to." "Indeed, doing so will be catastrophic, understand?" Many times, it was hard to read Comrade Kin. He always had a smile on that overly broad mouth of his. Whether angry or happy, he seemed to always smile. "Understand?" Khelt Kin clenched his fists, a bold smile still on his lips. "Excuse me for being so forward, sirs... but I understand SHIT!" Chapter 79: Khelt kin鈥檚 Decision - 2 Chapter 79: Khelt kin¡¯s Decision - 2Understand MY ASS!!! "Sirs..." He began. "I have a question for you. So long as I¡¯m a military official, I cannot touch this matter, right?" Everyone frowned, not knowing what he was asking the obvious. Still, they nodded that he was right. Gahwakakakaka~ Khelt Kin¡¯s burly laugh engulfed the scene. He was laughing hard with one Giant hand over his eyes and another on his belly. "Good... Good..." His voice now dropped with spite. "I never knew this is how my promotion to the next of my career will unfold." Khelt Kin didn¡¯t make it difficult for his superiors, knowing that even he might do the same thing if he didn¡¯t know the secret information he was now privy to. His thin lashes slowly fluttered as his gaze scanned each person here. "If that¡¯s the case, then I quit!" WHAT? Everyone almost fell off their seats. What the hell was this bastard talking about? They understand what each sentence he said meant, but how come when out in a sentence, it didn¡¯t make any sense at all? Khelt Kin smirked carelessly. The world was fucking coming to an end. So who the hell cared about a damn job position? Khelt Kin knew that after the Flood, the world¡¯s power would shift. The Big 3 might be on-top now, but it¡¯s hard to say where they will fall after the Flood. However, Geldhan Village and Gwintia Country will definitely be on top... So you see, it¡¯s pointless to stop this battle. "Sirs, I say this with the utmost seriousness. I will continue protecting that village, not as a military personnel but as a civilian... so you see sirs, I QUIT... and just a heads up, expect that my men, will also be quitting" .... 6 hours later, Khelt Kin had left the military station and was now on a military chopper, escorting him out. So what if he Quits or Defects? Because of his current high ranking position, he can never just go off like a rat in a sewer. The respect he commanded even now, was uncanny. The word had long spread like wildfire, with countless people buzzing his phone like crazy. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "You old bastard, what the hell were you thinking?" "Are you insane? Madman! Madman!" "You know you can¡¯t fight it. So why go so far?" "Bahahahah, Old friend, I admire you. You really know how to make a point." .... Talks like this was all he heard. Again, those superiors who initially called him for THE TALK, had long asked for others to request that all military personnel stationed in Geldhan village, depart and head back. They were shocked to realize that these Military personnel also decided to quit and stay back in order to protect Geldhan village. [Superiors]: ¡¯_¡¯ What¡¯s going on? Didn¡¯t they say Khelt Kin¡¯s forces were among the strictest and most disciplined military officials one could find? So how come they were blatantly disregarding an order from their superiors? In truth, in other times, they would have definitely obeyed, no questions asked. But after coming to Geldhan village and sensing the strangeness of it all, they realized that perhaps something big was about to happen. All Khelt Kin told them was that the world would soon change and Geldhan village must be protected no matter what storm heads its way. In their minds, some of them even think a nuclear war is approaching. Everyone has random guesses in their hearts, but have never spoken another word about it to anyone, especially their families. They more than everyone else knew the importance of keeping military secrets away from civilians. So the moment they were told that Khelt Kin chose to leave the army and protect Geldhan village, they knew it must be far more serious than anyone can imagine. From what they understood of their Leader¡ªKhelt Kin¡ªhe must have tried to tell the higher ups about the matter over the days and weeks. But they must not have believed him, leading to him talking it up on his shoulders. Anyway, staying here was far better than in the army because number 1: the Food made them stronger. They could feel it in every fiber of their being that their attributes were slowly but steadily rising. Number 2: they believed their leader and the Kin family. If their leader said jump, they would jump. If he said crawl, they would bloody well do that. Number 3: they felt they must be on a nation changing mission that can only be done by them. So if they pull out now, what happens then? The more they thought of things, the more they felt they made the right choice. [Dad, what¡¯s going on? ] Khalea was questioned, hearing the news hours later. Khelt Kin felt warm. He held the phone by his ears, laughing heartily, no stress visible on his face. "Hey, it¡¯s just as you heard. Your old man has decided to give everyone what they want. After all, with the end of the word coming, why do we have to care so much about these matters?" What? The end of the world is coming? Those escorting him on the chopper felt their hearts throb manually. .their ears were perked to the skies and their faces were pale and chalky white pale. Help! What did Khelt Kin mean by saying the world was coming to an end? Like an Apocalypse? Zombies? Could it be that the higher ups knew something they didn¡¯t? No! When thinking of it, maybe Khelt Kin was purposefully fired and staged this entire thing just to go prepare for the Apocalyptic era. Hey, what is it? A nuclear war? A meteorite on its way that will vaporize all humanity? Dammit! Spit it out now because their poor hearts can¡¯t take it anymore. Those whose tasks were to only escort Khelt Kin and return, suddenly felt their bodies grow 10 times heavier. Their minds were spiralling maniacally and their butts were twitching in their seats. Come on man, speak up! Why do you keep talking and leaving things hanging? Can you just say what specific disaster will mark the end of the world? Zombies, aliens, outer space rocks, or Nuclear wars?¡ªWhich was it? Chapter 80: Gort鈥檚 Plans Chapter 80: Gort¡¯s PlansKhelt Kin didn¡¯t know the emotions of those escorting him. But even if he did, he would just chuckle it up. Khelt Kin continued to talk with Khalea. On the other side, Khalea said nothing, understanding her father¡¯s decision... Indeed, the end was coming, so no need to fret so much. But although she somewhat believed in the Flood¡¯s coming, what if it doesn¡¯t? What should her father do then? Sigh... Well, the deed has been done. [ Dad, no matter what you¡¯ve decided, I will support you. ] "Alright, enough worrying about your old man. I¡¯ll be fine. You don¡¯t need to leave your position as well. For now stay put." Although he still had many connections in the army, his daughter was in a high position to also receive some classified news due to her high ranking position. Khelt Kin looked outside the Chopper¡¯s windows, his deep smile broadening even more. ¡¯Since I¡¯m no longer a military personnel, they won¡¯t do anything to Gwintia Country if I continue protecting Geldhan village.¡¯ Heh. Now, he¡¯d like to see what other threats the BIG 3 would like to pull out their asses. .... It¡¯s been 5 minutes since Gort received the call, and he was still dumbfounded with a dropped jaw. Who am I? What am I! Where am I? Are all Military Officials so callous these days? Thanks for the vote of confidence, but aren¡¯t you afraid that the Flood won¡¯t come and you would have quoted your job for nothing? Gort shook his head wryly. Right from the second he answered the phone, Khelt Kin didn¡¯t even give him breathing space to talk. Like an Emperor, he stated his purpose and even told Gort to begin taking him and his men in as permanent village members. Are you the Boss or is he the boss here? Linty, Katrina and Tenten, chuckled in amusement when seeing Gort¡¯s predicament. "Brother Gort, you look like you swallowed a fly." Pff~ Their dear Tenten was always as bold and straightforward as ever¡ªWhat a national treasure. The shoulders of Linty and Katrina shook vigorously as they tried to strangle their laughter. "Brother Gort, at least Khelt Kin was able to quit after helping us secure a true license for running the Zoo." Linty comforted. Yes! Thanks to Khelt Kin and a few other powerful people, they not only got a license to open a Zoo, but also got a lot of future licenses taken care of. Gort was smart enough to strike the iron while it was hot, preferring as many essential documents needed for FUTURE projects. sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In fact, Ling Mai was here solely because of the Zoo. ¡¯Well, there¡¯s no need crying over spilled milk.¡¯ Sighing, Gort turned his attention to Katrina. "Have them prepare for Khelt Kin¡¯s arrival... Katrina, you¡¯ll need to contact Aunt Mina about moving their families over.." After all, from today henceforth, they will become true Geldhan village members. These guards have also done their best to protect their village so far, so returning the favor wouldn¡¯t be too much to ask. Gort rubbed his chin thoughtfully, when thinking of what he and Khelt Kin agreed upon. From today onwards, Uncle Rufung and Khelt Kin will be working hand in hand to protect Geldhan village. A barrack of their own will be built, where everyone will sleep and train in. Of course, they will still have homes of their own within the main core living zones in the village. There, their families will move in and adapt to the ever fast-changing Geldhan village. There was of course something else they needed to do. "Katrina, your new priority is ensuring we accurately account for how many people from their families will be moving in." To Gort, he always started seeing Geldhan village as a colony. And in such a place, knowing the population¡¯s size is a must. Every head must be accounted for. So that the other workers below Katrina, such as Aunt Mina, Rufung¡¯s wife who was in charge of housing, will know what homes were best suited for what families. Are they single? Are they large? Where do their families work within Geldhan village? Thanks to the former bad roads and bad state of Geldhan Village, there was plenty of unused land and territory no one even thought of using. And as soon as Gort had money, he began acquiring these lands as his. Some land was bought using the Shareholders village taxes, meaning it belonged to the village as a whole. While other lands were bought off with his own money. What? Do you think the main current toll gates at the very base of Geldhan village will mark its true size? You must be joking! Already, Gort had plans to keep expanding the size, growing Geldhan village but by a bit to the point of a major city. Soon, its gates might even reach the Main highways that were clearly miles and miles away from them. Soon, people will look at Geldhan village and wouldn¡¯t know what to make of it. Fufufufu~ Gort chuckled. His goal was EXPANSION. In just a few months, Gort planned to turn his village into a global Mega City! It will be one that even the richest place in the world, will not be able to compare with. Katrina nodded while taking in all instructions. "Brother Gort, don¡¯t worry, I know what to do." "Good..." Gort nodded, giving her another reminder. "Since they¡¯re already part of us, you must ensure that they receive their Spider Security Bracelets no later than today." He Gort was a man of action. Since he took them in, he must also give them all benefits upfront! With that, Katrina left Gort. She had so much to deal with, especially when it comes to distributing the brackets out to the newly accepted villagers. Gort, Katrina and the others didn¡¯t know it yet, but it¡¯s thanks to Gort¡¯s swift actions, that several people were able to keep their lives. Why?... Because by nightfall, 3 powerful enemies had already planned to Strike! Chapter 81: Brothers... Chapter 81: Brothers...They say the future waits for the future... ... A crowd of people surrounded an open space. Everyone had an inkling of what was about to happen. They stood in perfect rows and columns, heads up, chest raised, legs apart and hands wrapped behind their backs. Whoop, whoop, whoop, whoop~ The sounds of heavy blades piercing through the air was heard from a distance. Ordinary untrained people might be tempted to break formation and throw their head behind their necks to see the majestic chopper flying in. But no one did so, their heads faced forward despite the chopper approaching from behind. Impressive... Katrina and several others noted excitedly in their hearts. The crowd was composed of 2 kinds of people: ¡ªOne kind were the military officers who were deep down curious about their future. ¡ªThe other kind were those who trusted Gort religiously. Whoop-Whoop-Whoop~ The chopper landed a distance ahead. Then, everyone in the chopper got out, assisting in taking a few pieces of luggage out. They then gave a military salute to Khelt Kin before taking to the skies once more. Their mission was done. As of this moment, Khelt Kin will no longer be granted access to any military operations, facilities, or perks. Ghawkakakakakaka~ The hills seemed alive with Khelt Kin¡¯s boisterous laughter. Rufung walked up to Khelt Kin, shaking his hand like a real man. Bam! Their palms clasped into each other, and veins popped from their arms. "Welcome to Geldhan Village!" "Hahahahaha, happy to be here!" Both men grinned broadly, talking side by side while making their way toward the gathered group of soldiers and Village Guards. That¡¯s right, the village guards trained by Rufung were also here. Today, both sides truly become one... Today, they will be Blood Brothers fighting for the same cause¨CThe protection of Geldhan village. As for Khelt Kin¡¯s luggage, it was immediately taken by the other guards beside Rufung. Katrina, Mina (Rufung¡¯s wife), and several others, also stepped forward to greet and acknowledge Khelt Kin. And after pleasantries were out of the way, they knew it was time for business! ... Daku stood among the crowd of people. He did his best to keep his face looking as serious as possible, despite the turbulent winds blowing in his heart. What does the future lie in store for him and his family now that he has left the military for good? Daku was the breadwinner in his family, lessening the burden for his parents. There was a huge age gap between Daku and his town sisters. Daku was 26 this year, and his sisters were just 8. Obviously, his parents proved they could still go strong in the child birthing arena. His salary was what his family mostly relied on. But now that he willingly, he couldn¡¯t help puzzling about his family¡¯s future. Don¡¯t get him wrong, he didn¡¯t regret his decision. He just wanted to know if his family would tighten their belts for a while, or if everything can continue as it used to. Soon, Khelt Kin, Rufung and Katrina began addressing them. "As you all know, today, you¡¯ve officially become people of Geldhan village!... But what does this mean?" Khelt Kin began. "It simply means your families will have to move into our military units as soon as they¡¯re completed!" Khelt Kin paused, sweeping his gaze across the masses. "I know many of you have a lot of questions." "You¡¯re my men and I won¡¯t lie to you. Understand that bringing your families here is the safest place they can be right now in this world." Whether they¡¯re in school or at work, I expect to see them here in no less than a month." Hiss~ Daku felt sucked in his breath, feeling his body tremble slightly. He and many others have long theorized that something was wrong. ¡¯Geldhan village¡ªis said to be the safest place?¡¯ The more he thought, the heavier Daku¡¯s heart. It would be a lie to say he wasn¡¯t afraid... afraid for his family¡¯s sake and that of many others. In a flash, countless thoughts flooded his mind as well as that of many others. It¡¯s decided. No matter what, they must get their families here! Khelt Kin was happy when seeing the burning flames in their eyes. The village guards trained by Rufung, also sensed something from Khelt Kin¡¯s words. Before Rufung trained them, they were simple boys who didn¡¯t think very much. But now, things are different. They could read between the lines when it comes to safety, and were very sensitive about all security matters. Thinking about it now, why was Gort speed racing through all inventions? "I am Rufung!" roared Rufung intimidatingly. "Many of you know me and have seen me around these parts. All I can say is WELCOME." "Comrade Khelt Kin and myself, will be the Lead personally in charge of all security matters in Geldhan village." "To make things easier, it¡¯s better to take the entire Geldhan village as one big City on its own." "We will have 2 main sectors from here on out! One security sector will be in charge of overseeing safety within the village and its perimeters." This meant taking care of safety on the roads and the village itself. It also meant that they might have to do missions outside if need be. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The next sector will be solely in charge of maintaining security within and around the perimeters of all major industries." One should not under look this job, thinking it was just a simple guard job. You must be insane to think that this job will be simple, since it involves groundbreaking technology that everyone on the planet wants now. They will also guard research facilities and will definitely go out on missions with scientists, workers and others to do specific escort jobs. In fact, both sectors will work hand in hand in doing such things... But this was just the beginning. As long as Geldhan village keeps advancing, things will not be so simple anymore. Chapter 82: Extraction Time Chapter 82: Extraction TimeThe Butcher has been annoyed these days. ¡ªDamn those bastards from the Boseman and Kavian countries. It¡¯s all because of them that he had to start sooner than he expected for his mission. He was on a beach enjoying his life when they called. It was vacation time. But now he, the Butcher, was in a sour mood since his vacation time was cut short. There was also some hatred towards Gort as well. Wasn¡¯t it all because of him that he was forced into his current mission? His face was so stern and cold that one would be able to sense death if they stepped closer to him. "Boss, you need to calm down. We¡¯ll have an accident at this rate!" The one driving the vehicle had no tears but wanted to cry. In the truck with the Butcher, were 3 others. He knew them, having worked with them occasionally on some missions. They were part of the Extraction team, having sub-missions of their own to ensure Gort was taken away safely. Each of them were strong in their own rights, lazily leaving back in the truck. One was some playing a video game on a console, and another was carefully admiring her dagger. The last one was the chatty driver, who was keeping them all entertained. "Alright, we should be approximately 33 miles away from the road that branches to Geldhan village from the highway." the driver announced. It was pitch black. The vehicle rode off the highway, parking on the side. Then, the truck¡¯s boot opened, and out stormed 3 people on Motorcycles: the Butcher and 2 others. As for the last person, of course he had to stay in the truck that looked normal from the outside, but was incredibly fortified on the inside. Vrmmmmmm~ The 3 bikers ride into the forest. ¡ªWhat else can they use to drive in through the dense forest path? Everyone understood it was time to get down to business. The night owls Who¡¯d, the frogs croaked, the wild animals roared, and mother nature herself refused to keep still. However, the trespassers didn¡¯t care, pulling incredible stunts across the dense terrain. Thup! Thup! They took out a few wolves with their silent pistols. That¡¯s right, there were wolves up the path they chose to use. But only through this way, can they arrive undetected. Who would be silly enough to use the main roads? ... Vrmmm~ As they drove, they also released a special drone that flew above them, following the blinking connection with one of their wristwatches. To the current world, such technology was high-end spy technology. The drone was extremely ¡¯fast,¡¯ scanning the perimeter with a 360 degree heat and night vision abilities. Take a look at their bikes. One of the homes had a screen display that showcased everything the drone could see. How do you think they were able to quickly handle those wolves from earlier? "We stop here." The butcher announced, his voice dripping with authority. They had been travelling for quite a long time now in utter silence. It was only after clearing their tracks, camouflaging and hiding their bikes, that everyone stood in a circle. 1, 2, 3! They popped specially crafted pills in their mouth, everyone felt a boost of energy plague their bodies. This was the last super Pill created by their Otto country. The pill acted like an adrenaline energy booster, making them feel overly powerful for the next 12 hours straight. Despite being strong on their own, they had been given orders to take the pills. On this mission, there must not be any setbacks, especially since strong men from the other 2 powerful countries were also involved. Clicking a button on the side of their watchers, they began their timer. "Alright," the Butcher Began. "Remember your roles. "Right!" With that, the trio leaped forth like ninjas, running, jumping from tree to tree, and front flipping when the need arises. They wore all black from head to toe. The black bird-like drone still continued to follow them, realistically flapping its wings as it stormed the skies. Then, they finally stopped dead in their tracks. They were tree branches, watching the enemy¡¯s territory ahead. ¡¯According to the news, Geldhan village doesn¡¯t have any high-tech technologies.¡¯ the Butcher inwardly reminded. How do they know? Because they contacted various suppliers of these technologies and confirmed that no one dared to sell anything to these people. Heck! Who in their right minds would think of going against the BIG 3? Everyone felt that the only things Geldhan village might have are normal security cameras. No heat vision or night vision ones... just normal ordinary, everyday cameras in workplaces. Sure enough, the drone flew by and got a closer look of the cameras around¡ªvery ordinary looking to say the least. Hey, the cameras didn¡¯t even have brand logos on them, and looked very old and ancient. They looked more like the first few versions of security cameras in human history. Tsk. "What barbaric systems are these? Too ugly." "Pfft, it looks like caveman technology. With just this, they dare to claim to have security around their territory?" The Butcher listened to the 2 and agreed with the 2. With such disgusting security systems, you dare to turn down the BIG 3 and expect to survive the storm? ¡ªNAIVE. .... 15 minutes later, they came to a more secured entry point that was east of the Toll gate roads. There, a peculiar cliff stood tall, with only a single guard patrolling the place. But that¡¯s not all. There was a large empty field, as wide and clear as an Olympic Football field. The vast open field departed the trees from the cliffside. And just below the cliffside, was a single guard patrolling the place... But so what? Everyone knows the skills of their Otto country, as well as that of the other Big 3 countries, far surpass any in today¡¯s world. Everyone¡¯s pupils narrowed. "I just feel something isn¡¯t right. It could be a trap?" "Could be, but I don¡¯t think so.... Zoom in on the Cliff¡¯s walls." "On it." The bird flew closer, and everyone looked at the images fed to their watches. Don¡¯t think these watches were small everyday watches. These peculiar watches now had interfaces that expanded to the size of a cell phone. The extended surfaces were flat and thin as paper, but looked incredibly sleek too. These watches had a variety of functions that kept their agents safe and successful. They were waterproof and incredibly useful when swimming underwater too. One can never imagine that the lower part of the watch can also act as a small oxygen tank in times of need. This was a real spy gadget their country poured their heart into making. The feed appeared on the watch. To see better, they pressed another button that projected the displayed image on their wrists. "Its Purple Slip. They must be confident because they lined the cliff¡¯s walls with that purple slippery moss." "Yeah. No matter the season, it produces slippery gel that prevents anyone from climbing high. It is incredibly difficult to maneuver across." The Butcher chuckled. Difficult, yes. But they definitely underestimated what sort of enemies they¡¯ll be up against. Take it to the sky." "Roger that boss!" Soon, the bird ascended higher until it reached the very top of the cliff. ¡ªNo Purple Slip there. "Our main priority is to get past the Purple Slip. To the rest of the world, it¡¯s a difficult situation. Luckily, our Otto country was prepared." It¡¯s no secret that the walls of all GF WorldTech Companies were lined with Purple Slip. So they had already come prepared, knowing they¡¯ll have to maneuver through such difficulties. "It seems it¡¯s time to put our Otto country¡¯s latest invention to work." Looking at the especially made gloves and shoes they wore, it only took a touch of a button to activate its abilities. According to the report, it has already been tested and proven effective against Purple Slip. The world didn¡¯t know of this invention, and they were the first few to have access to them now. It says that with one touch of a button, they¡¯ll be climbing various terrains and moving up the walls like geckos. After arriving in Gwintia country and leaving the airport, The Butcher had also tested it out last night, going to the woods and doing a few experiments of his own. Some of the gadgets given to him were new, so it¡¯s best to familiarize oneself with them before any mission. Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hmph! "How cocky," another said arrogantly. "They must think Purple Slip is something unconquerable." "Hmm..." The Butcher nodded. But just to be sure, "fly around the open fields again." Who knows if there are landmines around? The other guys did as told, but there was nothing! The open field was clear, with hidden triggers around. It was funny. They thought these Geldhan people had no brains if they only trusted the purple slip moss and a lone soldier to keep this area safe. ¡¯It seems the Organization was thinking too much when they decided to send me here to do the work a baby can do...¡¯ Hah! The Butcher¡¯s lips raised high in a snarl. ¡¯What a waste of my Fucking TIME!¡¯ Chapter 83: Nightly Attack! Chapter 83: Nightly Attack!What a joke! If not that the other 3 countries had sent tough men after Gort Fairbang, he would not bother with such a low skilled mission. Sure enough, just because you¡¯re a genius in the field of agriculture and VR, doesn¡¯t mean you are suddenly skilled in defense. Fufufufufu~ "That Khelt Kin is also foolish... To think that he left the army just to make a point. What an idiot." In the end, isn¡¯t it all meaningless? What the Big 3 want, they get. "Pfft," one of them chuckled. "Perhaps the reason why this soldier is alone is because the army recalled the rest back after Khelt Kin left. Maybe this guy was one of the few who decided to permanently stay." Everyone nodded, agreeing heavily. They only got news of Khelt Kin¡¯s leaving the army, but haven¡¯t got intel yet of the decision of the others under Khelt Kin. It was amazing how quick the spies of their Otto country could gather info. Khelt Kin had just left the army this afternoon. Yet, their Otto country heard about everything as though they were there in the flesh talking with Khelt Kin himself. Amazing, isn¡¯t it? "Heh, I¡¯d like to see that old gorilla¡¯s face when he realizes his actions were all for nothing." "After we grab our target¡ªGort Fairbang, I¡¯m sure our Country will lay down more threats to ensure Khelt Kin never returns to the army in this life!" "Exactly! We must make a good example out of him, showing that no one... not even a powerful figure like him can escape the Otto Country¡¯s wrath. How dare you try to make a stand? Who do you think you are? Batman?" The Butcher had a sly overly confident smile on his lips when listening to the 2. "Alright, time to move. Don¡¯t forget that our true enemies on this mission are not the ones in front of us, but those from the Boseman and Kevian countries." He was talking about the Messenger, the Silencer, and their teams. Everyone¡¯s faces grow grim when recalling the intel they also received. "Boss, you¡¯re right. We have to move out now!" With that, one of them took out his weapon, ready to take the shot. Even though it¡¯s just one person, they can¡¯t risk him shouting and waking others up when they discover their presence, right?" ... ... Tick-Tock. Tick-Tock. Time sped swiftly. The night¡¯s sky was filled with twinkling diamonds. Daku patrolled across the perimeter, his mind still on today¡¯s excitement. But just then, he felt the strange bracelet on his wrist, feel hot. Ouff~ Daku was forcefully dragged to fall on his butt by the bracelet. What the hell is going¡ª Bang! Daku heard a familiar noise clash against the walls behind him, and immediately understood his situation. [Warning!] The bracelet¡¯s soft voice alarmed, at a distance only he could hear. [Warning! Warning! Mature, will you live to activate Protection mode, or continue in Combat Mode?] Daku¡¯s eyes narrowed, fear still dripping all over in his heart. What was the difference between Combat and Protective mode? Most Geldhan bracelets belonging to residents only made Protective modes, with their bracelets changing to Spiders. But for guards and those trained with Rufung, their bracelets had another mode¡ªCombat mode. "Remain in Combat mode and active full Efficiency. Contact Headquarters and alert them of possible threats." [Understood, Master. Nina will obey.] The bracelet replied softly. But while both bracelet and human were in hot conversation, the eyes of the Butcher and several others almost fell out of their sockets. "Fuck! I call you Batman, and you actually display Batman abilities? What the devil is going on here?" "Quick! Shoot him again. It must be a fluke! I don¡¯t believe he has such luck!" Who has super sonic ears to react so fast? Bang, Bang, Bang~ "Impossible! What is he? Human?" "Abort! It¡¯s a trap! They must have known we were coming!" The Butcher also agreed, feeling that there was just something too absurd and bizarre about this situation. However, even if they wanted to flee, they looked behind and saw over 50 giant-spider-like eyes staring their way. "Monsters! Monsters..." Since when did they raise such monsters? And why did their heat vision drone not pick it up? Pfeup~ Giant webs shot out, catching one of them. Dammit, it was so sticky and impossible to get out of. The girl was captured. "Run! Go report the situation! Geldhan village is raising monsters!" The Butcher and the other one, knew their only way out was to run to the open fields and hopefully find another way out somehow. In truth the reason why the heat vision bird didn¡¯t pick up the spider¡¯s existence, was because these spiders were deep underground in specially made holes. They had long sensed movements, and were slowly crawling up to begin their wave of attacks. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. You must be daft to think that Gort would dare to leave Geldhan village so exposed. ... BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!~ It¡¯s not supposed to be like this! The Butcher felt his forehead turn sweaty in a flash. Everything about this place is not what they expected. What to do now except run? Throwing their heads behind their shoulders, they almost lost feeling in their legs when seeing so many giant spiders crawl and move like possessed creatures in horror movies. No one wanted to stay back to see what happens next after getting caught. In their minds their comrade that was caught should now be wrapped in cobwebs, as a meal for later, or possible for now. My God! How can Geldhan village be so terrible? Crazy. Crazy... It was all too terrible. The duo ran out with all their might, also shooting from time to time. Soon, they jumped and rolled onto the open clear fields. "Look, Look! The spiders, they¡¯re moving to the edge and stepping back as if afraid of the open fields." So does that mean these spiders won¡¯t step out to harm them? ????? Chapter 84: Daku鈥檚 Time To Shine! Chapter 84: Daku¡¯s Time To Shine!Who am I? Where am I? Why am I?... What am I? No, no!¡ªThey swore there was something wrong with this script. It shouldn¡¯t be this way. They shouldn¡¯t get any hiccups when dealing with a small place like Geldhan village. So who can tell them why it ended up this way now? Pfeup! Spiders webs still shot out, proving that even if they couldn¡¯t move out, they sure as hell could still shoot some webs! Success!¡ªThey barely managed to dodge it all. The duo breathed a sigh of relief, but soon tensed up with seeing the feet standing a distance from them. Daku gave his meanest face when staring at the intruders. "I advise you both to give up and surrender peacefully, for your own good. You cannot win." Surrender willingly? Where have you ever seen them, the top powers of the world, surrender without a fight? The Butcher¡¯s pupils dilated menacingly. In his world, reputation was everything!... Should word go out that he surrendered just like that, do you know how fucking bad it would look? Besides¡ª What a joke. He has fought tougher enemies. Forget the bullet digging scene from earlier. He didn¡¯t believe he couldn¡¯t take this scrawny guy down! The Butcher¡¯s eyes scrutinized Deku like a computer, assessing all his attributes like a machine. ¡¯His punch force should be around xxxx... weight...¡¯ Kicking his feet up, the Butcher and the other pushed up from their backs. "Surrendering is for Weaklings!" The Butcher¡¯s leg performed a fierce sweeping motion toward Daku¡¯s face, while the other man did the same motion towards Daku¡¯s legs. And for a moment, Daku remained still, as though he was ready to throw in the towel. But when their blows were inches from touching him, Daku suddenly twisted his body crudely, avoiding 87% of the attack¡¯s impact. Bam! Bam! Bam! The Butcher and the other man had their faces turn black underneath their masks. This guy... Bam! Bam! He was counter attacking and blocking their moves. However, there was a delay in his movements, as he acted very crudely and somewhat inexperienced in fighting people of their pedigree. It was almost as though someone was advising him how to move. But there were no wires in his ears, so how can that be possible? If Daku knew their thoughts, he would definitely give them thumbs up for being spot on with their guesses. They were right... The bracelet was somehow able to speak to him what to do, ensuring the sound traveled only to his ear canals. ¡ª-Combat Mode. Combat mode was like having a teacher in one¡¯s ear, improving their fighting prowess the longer they fought. The only time the system will move his wrist, is if projectiles were thrown his way. The bracelet would warm up and move on its own if he was being shot at. But when it comes to hand to hand combat within Combat Mode, the system can only calculate and advise on the best possibilities to handle the situation. "This doesn¡¯t make any sense!" the other man exclaimed. "You¡¯re nothing! I can tell... So how are you able to keep up?" Placing his hands in an X-cross position, the man was pushed back by Daku¡¯s kick. How is this possible? A fierce punch from the Butcher was coming. It was so strong that it tore through the air, leaving a whistling sound behind. Daku tilted to the side, using the Butcher¡¯s fist as a swing to twist and kick the other guy under the chin. PUFF! A mouth load of blood squirted out of his mouth, as he landed without grace. The Butcher followed next, feeling his body soften to the ground. This was too unscientific! Who can tell them what is going on here? The duo were unwilling to accept such results. Daku smiled bitterly, feeling slight on his body. Forget about the cool display just now. He too has taken some beatings, seeing as he wasn¡¯t perfect in his actions. Just because the system advised him on what to do, didn¡¯t mean he did it perfectly... His movements were clumsy, but effective. It was also bizarre that only he could hear the bracelet. What sort of sonic sound ability was this? ... S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Two minutes later, the Butcher and the other man felt that Daku¡¯s fighting prowess was growing stronger and stronger. He was also getting less clumsier and more confident too. "What¡¯s up with this guy?" Questioned the other man, panting heavily. He has fought longer battles before, but none as unpredictable as this one. Some of these guy¡¯s moves defied physics in his eyes... Who knew that in battle, the human body can twist so flexibly before? "Boss, we¡¯ve got to escape before it¡¯s too late!" Dammit! The Butcher inwardly scowled. Don¡¯t you think he knew that? ¡¯Alright, time to use my ultimate move.¡¯ At the same time, the system¡¯s alert ran wildly. [Warning! Warning! Warning! Poisonous Substance Detected. ] Daku¡¯s heart skipped a beat, as he leaned back unnaturally. Swish! The air whistled loudly, enough to show how fierce the Butcher¡¯s moves were. In Butcher¡¯s hands were 2 oddly shaped daggers with dull blades. However, judging from his bracelets assessment, the blade must be coated with a deadly substance. Although the bracelet didn¡¯t tell him what substance it was, he didn¡¯t think people like the Butcher would carry anything non-lethal. What is his best route of action now? [Master, we do not know what poisonous substance that is.] The bracelet advised, speaking while still assisting Daku in maneuvering. Swish! Daku barely dodged another lethal attack. [Master, in times like these, it¡¯s best to¡ª-RUN!] That¡¯s right, run and get help! Daku was taken aback, but knew that he wasn¡¯t very skilled to keep it up. The bracelet was right. When fighting earlier, he had also taken quite a few blews, showing that even if he had the bracelet advising him on how to fight, his reaction time was still too slow. At this rate, it won¡¯t be long before he gets poison in his bloodstreams. In the end, what else can he say? ¡ªRUN! Chapter 85: Visitors At The Door Chapter 85: Visitors At The DoorGhawkakakakakak~ The Butcher and the other guy laughed in a frenzy when seeing Daku flee for the hills. "Bastard, I thought you were made of steel. Why are you running?" Chasing after him, the duo picked up their pace, slashing maniacally with the wind. Don¡¯t stop them, don¡¯t stop them!¡ªThis bastard has bitten off more than he can chew! What¡¯s more, they must eliminate him quickly before he alerts others. They haven¡¯t seen him use the walkie-talkie on his waist. So for now, things should be good here, no? KILL¡ª The Butcher¡¯s gaze narrowed dangerously as he allowed the moonlight to coat his flashing daggers. ¡¯For the sake of my reputation, I cannot leave this man alive.¡¯ He inwardly concluded, using all his might to advance. But just when his daggers were inches from penetrating his target¡¯s back, Daku suddenly dropped on the smooth grass, sliding forward as though he was on a football field. ... Then, something unbelievable happened. Bram! Several holes formed on the cliffside walls, and out came giant hair-like rolling balls that fell and then surrounded the duo in a flash. "MORE GIANT SPIDERS?" If anyone tells these people that these spiders are machines, they won¡¯t believe it. They looked very life-like. Even the hairs on their bodies moved with the wind in a gruesome way. But unlike spiders with thousands of eyes, these ones had a pair of giant balls that looked cute depending on how you look at it. Do Spiders have eyebrows? Again, these ones did. They stood like video game characters, swaying back and forth with saliva dripping from the corners of their mouths. Mommy, who can tell them what is going on here? At this point, the Butcher and the other guy only wished to curse the intelligence collecting department to death. ... Is this what you mean by saying there¡¯s no security in this place? Is this what you mean by saying these Geldhan village people are weak and shouldn¡¯t be considered a threat? NO, NO, NO, It shouldn¡¯t be this way! With their hands raised high in a struggle, they looked like villains sinking into a fluid substance that will trap them in place for ages. "Bastards! You will all pay for this!" The Butcher was at his wit¡¯s end for the first time in a long while, feeling a kind of despair and fury he couldn¡¯t explain. Wow! Daku exclaimed in his mind when listening to such famous lines. He thought such things were only seen in movies. But who knew he would hear it in real life too? Looking at the duo who were struggling to move and stand underneath the layers of ¡¯cobwebs¡¯ sprayed over them, he had just one just one thing to say¡ª-AWESOME! . . ~Bang, bang, bang, bang! At 3 Am, the doors of some villagers were knocked on. "Who is it at this unholy hour of the night?" Mina grumbled softly while rolling to the other side of the bed. Rufung rose to his feet, kissing her softly and putting on his military boots in a hurry. For anyone to knock on his door at this time, it can only mean one thing. "Go to sleep, my Love. I¡¯ll go check it out." "Good..." Mina replied, also sensing that something must be wrong. At this time, Rufung¡¯s Spider returned to the room. [Master, these are the images I captured.] Instantly, it displayed a projection of images above its silhouette. Every night when they sleep, Mina and their son keep their Spider Bracelets on while Rufung has his own bracelet monitor their home like a patrol guard. So before those knowing at the door had approached, the Spider had already climbed on the windows and other angles, zooming in and taking many pictures. Rufung nodded in appreciation, once again amazed by the effectiveness of such a small compact thing. He recognized those knocking at the door. They were a mix of soldiers and villagers he trained as guards. Well, since the integration, everyone was equally called Geldhan Soldiers. In the dark of night, they looked intimidating and strong. The moment Rufung opened the door, one of them stepped forward. "Morning Sir, We are terribly sorry to cut your sleep short." "Sir," another spoke up. "It¡¯s a code Red." "Hmmm..." Rufung reacted, following them towards a camouflage Jeep wrangler parked between 2 others. Sear?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. No doubt they were here to escort him over. Someone opened the door, and Rufung stepped in. Mina watched all this through the bedroom window, tying her rob and awakening her slumbering bracelet. "Max, Petrol the home." [Yes Master, leave it to Max.] Max took over patrolling duties while Mina went to see how her son was doing. After all the fuss just now, do you think it will be easy to get her to fall asleep again? She and many others knew that although everything seemed calm, there was already a thundering storm heading their way. Mina clenched her fists, swearing she will do her best and her part to ensure they win this WAR. ... BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!~ The doors of countless others were knocked. Khelt Kin was awakened, storming out with his chest held high. Park Fairbang and Gort were also awakened, stepping into the vehicles and rushing off in a flash. One by one, all top personnel and decision makers in Geldhan village were taken away. Even Old Larkh was swept off by the current, especially since he was one of the top scientists in the village, whose place was a target destination for these foreign invaders. The Han twins: Bunten and Bullen, Tenten, Linty Mett, and Katrina¡ªGort¡¯s most trusted sworn brothers and sisters, were also taken in. How to say it? If Geldhan village was a country on its own, these people would be prime members of the senate and government, present with the president for all meetings. Vrmmmm~ All vehicles drove forth amidst their dark surroundings. Some neighbors close by had heard the ruckus. Looking at the disappearing silhouettes of these vehicles, they all knew that something spectacular must have happened. Chapter 86: Aftermath Chapter 86: AftermathThey say weird things often happen in the dark. Some laid at rest, slumbering and snoring to no end, while others were wide awake. The night ebbed and flowed around these vehicles in a cape of glittering stars. Vrmmm~ The vehicles soon reached the main security building fenced with towering walls that seemed to reach the skies... Did sunlight even enter the hole within the walls? Many times, it¡¯s incredible to think of how rapid development was going in this seemingly ordinary village. Left, right, left, right, left, right! The guards inwardly chanted these wards as they patrolled inside these walls with their spider bracelets always handy. Because of how dangerous Gort foresaw the future situation, this building was one of the first he insisted get built. Eh?... Who goes there? The guards were cautious. The vehicles lined up orderly, and various guards stepped forth to examine and ensure no enemy snuck in. Mirrors were placed underneath the vehicles, all windows were wound down and identity cards checked. No matter who it is, protocol must not be allowed to bend.Even Gort went through the rigorous check in silence and understanding. "Clear!" One of them spoke into a walkie-talkie, and a face that was harder than steel. [Copy that.] The person on the other end of the walkie-talkie responded, and seconds later the gates unhurriedly opened. The soldiers doing the inspection then stood back and gave a deep military salute while the vehicles drove in. Inside the space, the imposing buildings created a sense of humbleness to those who enter. What¡¯s more, the overly soaring walls seemed to mask the moon¡¯s beauty, casting deep shadows within the hole the vehicles now stood in. The doors were opened by soldiers who rushed forward to assist, and out came Gort and the others. "Sirs!" "Madams!" When everyone stepped out, the vehicles drove off into a corner. "This way, sirs, madams," One of the top men replied. Good. Everyone nodded and followed calmly... 2 hours later, they had given the full gist of things, as well as watched some of the surveillance captured on how the spiders and the guards worked hard to capture these intruders. Sure enough, man is no match for technology. Those who fought first hand against these intruders were also called in to give a run down of their experience. "If not for my Spider Bracelet, I would not be alive today!" Daku spoke with passion, rubbing the bracelet warmly. He had just received the bracelet in the afternoon.. And by nightfall, enemies had invaded. Cold sweat trickled down his back when thinking of what would have happened if he didnt receive his bracelet yet. Luckily, he was kicked out of the military now... or else how bad would his situation be? "Sir, thank you!" Daku bowed humbly before Gort. From today on, he will take Gort as his reincarnated father. You don¡¯t understand! Only when you face such a situation, do you know just how lucky and fortunate you are. Khelt Kin raised a brow thoughtfully. "So when in combat mode, it assessed all incoming threats and calculated your best trajectory move for defense?" S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Yes, sir!" Daku nodded like an obedient chicken. "Sir, I¡¯ll be honest with you, even though I have felt my body grow stronger than usual since coming here, if I were to fight such an opponent again as my former self, I would have long died in their hands. But tonight, it was different." So what if one¡¯s innate strength increases due to the good food they¡¯re eating here? Without experience and advanced techniques, you are still more likely to lose in a fight. Daku clenched his fists in recollection. Tonight, he felt like a star of his own movie, following the bracelet¡¯s warnings and advice, while improving his battle prowess too. Truth be told, he has learned quite a bit from this battle. He couldn¡¯t wait to test it out in training, wanting to see how to train his reflexes and skill sets more. The eyes of many couldn¡¯t help but twinkle chaotically, especially for Khelt Kin. What? There is such a thing?.. So combat mode can do all that? Rufung also had a deep thought brooding in his mind. "I think from now on, we should let everyone train in combat mode." "Indeed, they say practice makes perfect." Khelt Kin agreed. If everyone goes all out, fighting in combat mode, he has the feeling they will learn faster and adapt better to the changes in battle. Such battle assistance has never existed in this world before. Imagine doing such battles thousands and thousands of times over? It will almost become innate, like how cavemen were speculated to have innate beastly instincts. The issue with modernization is that humanity as a whole has gotten soft... But now, it¡¯s hard to say how all future battles will commence. . In a flash, Daku and several others explained things from their one point of view, despite there being video of what actually went down. They wanted his experience, so they can further understand why he often lagged during the battle. Sometimes he was nimble, and other times he looked confused. "Alright, you did good... no, more great!" Rufung commented. "Fortunately, our bruises are only surface level injuries. Still, I think you deserve and need time off to fully recover." Khelt Kin nodded, massaging his jawline thoughtfully. "How about 2 weeks off?" Daku¡¯s face instantly turned white, as though he received a death sentence. So long? What about all the glorious training he was looking forward to? Do you know how fast things move down here in Geldhan village?.. In 2 weeks, do you know how many changes would have happened by then? "SIRS!" Daku rose exaggeratedly. "Look, look, my injuries are already healed!" "_" "Look, I can even crack a stone with my head now." "_" "Sirs, sirs... Look, look! Do you think this is blood? No! It¡¯s raspberry juice I accidentally spilled on my bandages just now!" "_" "Sis..." "_" "SIRS!!!!!" Chapter 87: Countermeasures Chapter 87: CountermeasuresEveryone didn¡¯t know what to say. They have seen people making spectacles to have time off. But never in their lives had they seen someone who was so opposed to time off that he even began crying. If anyone walked in now and saw this scene, they would think they were bullying this guy. It wasn¡¯t only Daku who felt this way, but the other injured soldiers who practically cried their eyes out in horror. ¡¯-¡¯ [Everyone else]: Alright, it seems that being kind is now a bad thing? (cough, cough) Gort let out a fake cough to calm the situation. "Okay, get up. That¡¯s an ORDER!" Seeing them rise, Gort took a deep breath. "You will be given 1 week off. We expect to see your reports in 2 days. After which, you will begin your time off. And if you haven¡¯t fully healed by then, you¡¯ll get an additional week off, understand?" "Sir, yes, sir!" The bandaged Daku and many others gave deep salutes of acknowledgement before leaving the space. They were normally obedient, never countering any orders given. But this time, they truly felt anxious. Only when you live here do you know what is at stake with having so much time off. Daku thinned his lips but stood up to give a deep salute before leaving the space. Before coming here, he and many others felt that having 2 weeks or one a month¡¯s time of vacation was too short. But now, he felt it was too long and unnecessary. There was never a dull moment in Geldhan village. Don¡¯t get him wrong, the military in itself is an interesting place with excitement at every corner. But he dared to say that Geldhan village was like a mythical world, a gem covered in dust, waiting to be polished. Things get done here at an astronomical feat. New buildings get erected, new projects get launched, new assignments issued... you name it. What more can they say? ... The bandaged soldiers soon left the space. ¡¯Combat mode, huh?¡¯ Park Fairbang massaged the bracelet in his hand softly. ¡¯Maybe my old bones should start moving around more.¡¯ Despite not being a soldier, Park Fairbang and everyone else in this room had been given such spider bracelets. As key members of Geldhan village, how dare Gort play with their security? He also hoped for them to grow strong on their own, which was why he gave them military spider bracelets. Bhahaahhaahha~ Old Larkh laughed excitedly. "What a mesmerizing show. Let¡¯s put the matter of the spider bracelets aside for now. I¡¯m more thrilled by the Mega safety spiders across the woods." Tenten nodded, "I think their response time was good. They were quick to force the intruders into submission." Didn¡¯t you see the way these intruders were rushing out of the forest with everything they had? That in itself is a form of submission. Linty pouted her lips thoughtfully. "Brother Gort, although I¡¯m all for these big spiders, I don¡¯t think we should release them as the first wave of defense." Although these spider¡¯s did an awesome job, Linty wanted Geldhan village to keep an ace up their sleeves. For now, they were able to apprehend these intruders and keep the matter of the giant spiders a secret. But what happens in instances when they let one enemy escape? Until they are ready to tell the world about the flood, Linty felt these giant spiders should always remain hidden. In fact, they should only show up when they are confident of eliminating or capturing all enemies. "You have a point," Bunten agreed. "Yes," Katrina added. "We have to keep some aces up our sleeves until we create even better ones. They were not afraid of trouble, but if it can be avoided, then why not? They had just come from visiting these prisoners who swore to tell the secret of them raising spider monsters in the society... The way these people described it, seemed as if they were created actual flesh-and-blood spiders who are here to end the world. It was almost as though they were mad scientists, going all out to create all sorts of terrifying gigantic creatures. Bullen tapped his fingers on the table thoughtfully. "Brother Gort, we are not afraid of trouble, but having such news will lead to many getting warrants to come and search Geldhan village for evidence." The issue here is that they will have to prove their innocence by showing off these Intelligent spiders. No matter what, no one likes to have their hands forced. For now, it¡¯s best to lay low and keep such things hidden and out of sight unless need be. ... Listening to the advice of those around him, Gort nodded softly. "Alright, let¡¯s do it like that. The Mega spiders will stay hidden for now." In the meantime, he had to come up with another mode of defense that was more acceptable in the eyes of the public if it was unearthed. They don¡¯t want any tabloids speaking about Geldhan village hoarding alien spiders or Genetically modified lab-made spiders. Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room changed. "Uncle Rufung, Uncle Khelt Kin, from here on out, things will change." The atmosphere in the room grew subtle as Gort¡¯s words sank in. "We¡¯ve recovered their motorcycles that were hidden a far distance from the village, deep in the forest." Gort continued. These motorcycles must have tracking devices on them. But so what? They openly took these vehicles back to their Geldhan village after confirming there were no self-destruction functions to them. These big 3¡¯s were so cocky and arrogant, this must be a huge slap to their faces. Khelt Kin sneered. "To think our Geldhan village alone would be able to catch the notorious Butcher, Messenger, and Silencer... These 3 were among the top 10 deadliest shadows used by the BIG 3." True or false? Several people were taken aback. No wonder the skills displayed by these people were so great. In fact, they felt it was almost a stroke of luck that their people won, even with the bracelet advising them on what to do... Of course, all bracelets eventually advised their masters to RUN because the enemy had proven quite skilled, or had some tricky ace up their sleeves. Everyone was amazed by the reputation of the intruders they captured. In fact, if not for the giant spiders, it would have been difficult to apprehend this group. "So you¡¯re saying each of these people have histories of infiltrating highly protected facilities and getting away with it?" "Exactly," Khelt Kin educated. "I once witnessed such a thing before, during the time the tomb of Machang Tutum was discovered." Khelt Kin will never forget that incident. A tomb was discovered in their Gwintia country, one that was field with boundless riches and a peculiar unique gem.,.. The most priceless one till date. He and many others were assigned with protecting the transportation team, especially the gem. But somehow, the Messenger had infiltrated and swapped the gem with a fake before taking off. No systems were alerted, no one was reported missing, everyone was completely shocked and till date, still oblivious to how he did it. Do you know the legends that these 3 often leave behind? They have infiltrated nuclear facilities, gotten nuclear codes, and done so much SPY shit you see in movies. They had handlers they often communicated with, handlers who had eyes everywhere during their missions. However, it is their choice to use handlers or not, spending on how risky they think a job might be. Hey... it seems they miscalculated, thinking Geldhan village was weak and defenseless. They have probably gone on countless missions without handlers, missions they deemed unworthy of more attention. Gort¡¯s heart skipped a beat when listening to Khelt Kin¡¯s tales. Amazing! So those are the caliber of people they¡¯ve managed to capture? "Gort, everyone, I¡¯ll be honest with you..." Khelt Kin paused, causing the anxiety in the room to rise. "All of them are masters of Escape." Many times, people forget that the most dangerous place to be in, is also the most convenient place to be in to get the job done. "Simply put, now that we¡¯ve got them in Geldhan village, we must never let them break free from their holdings." "Agreed." Everyone nodded heavily, adding their own thoughts on the matter. "Where did agree not to showcase those giant spiders out in public. But here, what does it matter?" "Yes, yes! Inside these peoples, those spiders must remain functional. If he so much as tries to whistle, they¡¯ll be on him like a wet dog on the beach." "In addition, I think those guarding the cell must never approach with weapons or any metal objects except for their spider bracelets. Since you say he moves just like spies in movies, who knows if he will use any metal object to do any tricks?" "As for the motorcycles and the van that was parked far away on the roads, it¡¯s a good thing we¡¯ve managed to confiscate everything." There was another enemy in the van when they took it in. That person put up a fight but they were able to overpower them by sheer numbers. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Chapter 88: First Users!! Chapter 88: First Users!!Like that, the matter of the intruders was dealt with swiftly. But while peace was seemingly restored, everyone knew the BIG 3 wouldn¡¯t take this matter lightly. Was this the beginning? Fufufufu~ ¡ªYes, it was. It was only the beginning. They had suddenly lost contact from the teams they sent out, which left them gnashing their teeth and smashing their fists on their tables hard. Defeat? Don¡¯t even think about it! They had a lot at stake for this matter. So why stop now? Hmph! Such a word like Defeat didn¡¯t belong in their dictionary. This war had only been delineated and not won. Why? Because whether Gort likes it or not, they had already decided his future for him. ¡¯GORT FAIRBANG IS OURS!¡¯ ... ¡ªLifton County, Eastern Road Gwintia¡ª Today, Mart Glu felt his body crack under the pressure from his anxious heart. Until now, Mart Glu couldn¡¯t believe his luck. He was now tapping his heels against the floors while looking at his phone and looking at the door from time to time. His father, seated with a newspaper at hand, couldn¡¯t take it anymore. "You brat. Don¡¯t you know that patience is a virtue? You either eat or you stand by the door!" "Alright, alright," His mother stepped into the room from the kitchen with a bowl of freshly cut apple slices from GF WorldTech Agriculture. These apples were so huge that no one can possibly eat them all alone or in one sitting. Well... Mart Glu couldn¡¯t resist the temptation of these apple slices, rushing off to compete with his father for more slices. "Okay, okay, don¡¯t be too harsh on the boy. After all, he did this for you, right?" Hmph! Father Mart scoffed, but felt that it must be a waste for anyone to spend money on VR sets. He felt that the Internet must be exaggerating the VR effects. In his mind, if you¡¯ve seen one VR, you¡¯ve seen them all. Why get so excited and flustered? Well, for the fact that this bastard was doing it for him, he would let this matter slide just this once. Father Mart massaged his left leg that was very robotic. That¡¯s right, he had one of his limbs amputated during a work related accident. The company did their best to ensure he was fit and loved a normal life, but things can never be the same anymore. Maintaining this leg was costly, even if he had some disability perks. He could no longer run as he used to, and now loved with the eyes of sympathy from the masses. For a strong-willed person like him, having sympathy thrown at him out of the blue on regular basis, was more like torture in his eyes. All he wanted to do was to live like a normal person. He missed those days when things were ¡¯normal¡¯ to him. Father Mart sighed, feeling warm in his heart when his son promised to give him an early birthday gift that is sure to make him feel normal. He chuckled underneath his newspaper. But when he lowered the paper again, his face was as stern as a rock. Ding-Dong~ The doorbell rang and Mart Glu jumped like a cat thrown into water. "It¡¯s here! It¡¯s here! It¡¯s here!" Those were the only words he could say, as his body swished towards the door like lightning. "You spoil this boy too much," Father Mart commented with pouted lips. "Aye," Mother Mart chuckled. "Who among us truly spoils him? Don¡¯t pretend to read anymore. Your newspaper is upside down." "_" Dammit woman, then why didn¡¯t you tell him sooner? Mother Mart laughed playfully, enjoying her husband¡¯s company. The atmosphere was sweet and warm as they watched the overly excited Mart Glu rush pack with a box in his hand. "Dad, dad, quickly, try it on!" It took all of Mart Glu¡¯s self control not to take the box for himself. Like a squirrel, he tore open the cardboard box, releasing the stunning VR box inside. "So cool!" The was white and silver lined box was quite large, with the words GF World Tech engraved on it. And when the light hits the name on various angles, it would glisten mesmerizingly. [The LP1 Patch.] That¡¯s right, Mart Glu got the patch. He would have also loved to get the Watch, but everyone can only get 1 thing at a time now. "You brat, stop jumping like a monkey! You¡¯re making me dizzy already!" Mart Glu scratched his head embarrassingly when his Father barked. He has been with this old man to know that the old man must also be excited. Sure enough, his next words proved this. "Quick! Quick, you brat! Hello, your father put it on!" "Dad, what¡¯s the rush? Weren¡¯t you the one saying it¡¯s a waste of money?" "...You... Even if it is, the money has already been spent. So put it on now or I will break your head and show you why you calm me Father!" "..." Okay, okay, there¡¯s no winning against the old man. ... 6 minutes later, Mart Glu had gotten the gist of how the controls worked. He carefully placed the Patch on Father Mart¡¯s head, assisting him in activating and taking ownership over the patch. [Welcome to the Board World of GF Worldtech.] A sweet but audible voice echoed softly. Soon, Father Mart named it after his late mother, Hyen. [Master... Hyen will always be at your service, and can only activate when you put her on, unless you willingly transfer ownership to another person.] "Good, good, good, Hyen!" Father Mo was very pleased. [Thank you, Master. Hyen is happy that Master is happy! Master, you can also give permission to secondary users who can use the LP1 Patch.] After explaining some basic aspects to Father Mo and the others, it was time to finally enter the VR World. But was it truly worth the hype? .... Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Father Mart only felt the world turned black for a split second. And when his eyes opened again, he was shocked to find his left in a completely different world. Ahhhh! Father Mart exclaimed exaggeratingly when finding himself so high up on a Pyramid. The temperature at high altitudes hit his face, and he felt shocked beyond belief. ¡¯This... this is too exaggerated, right?¡¯ Very quickly, he rushed away from the edge, slamming hard against the textured rocky wall behind him. His fingers moved chaotically, touching the wall and reaching for anything else behind him. ¡¯I must be dreaming. Could it be that I have to click the heels of my shoes and say the magic words to wake up?¡¯ There¡¯s no place like home, there¡¯s no place like home... Pfft~ A stream of laughter he was all too familiar with, now echoed from his ears. [Dad, I could have never thought you were so cowardly.] "You bastard! Who do you say is cowardly? Show yourself! Come out so I can beat you to deaf!" Father Mart was confused. Why could he hear his son in his dreams? [Dad, you count have forgotten that you just entered the VR World right?] Father Mart was taken aback. Yes, yes, yes. Why did he forget about the VR matter so soon? It was all because of how real and life-like everyone around him was. But maybe, the most shocking thing of all, was the fact that he no longer had a robotic leg, but his real leg instead! Hah-hah-HAHAHAHAHAAH~ Father Mart laughed like a maniac, allowing his voice to travel far. The excitement had long overpowered his fear of heights that he jumped on the spot, feeling that this was just how his leg used to feel too. It¡¯s a miracle! His eyes swelled up with tears, feeling that this was the best gift he had received in a long time. Of course, his number one gift in his life will forever be his son. No amount of gadgets or money can take this fact away. His second gift from life was his wife and his deceased parents. They tied in on the same spot. Very quickly, Father Mart wiped his teary eyes before his son could notice. Looking at the mesmerizing world that looked straight out of a movie, Father Mart didn¡¯t know how to describe the feeling in his heart. But how to get down now? He was on top of a majestic pyramid that was quite breathtaking to stare at from below, but m]not so much from above. How scary... [Master Hyen is here.] Hyen¡¯s familiar voice bellowed, and a transparent interface now popped up in front of Father Ma. HP stats, Inventory, Maps, Chat, and other features were all there. It was also amazing how he could still communicate with those in the outside world. Well, there was also a tab on the side labelled ¡¯RW¡¯. It stood for Real World. And when he clicked on it, he saw his family looking at the peculiar monitor that came with the VR set. The Monitor displays everything he sees so others can watch too. Amazing, right? Chapter 89: The VR Rave Continues Chapter 89: The VR Rave ContinuesEverything was happening too fast. Father Mart still couldn¡¯t believe his eyes even after the facts were staring him in the face. Can you blame him?... It was all just too amazing! [Master, you purchased the LP1 Patch beginner set. This comes with the adventure clothes you have on, and certain stats and advantages.] Hyen advised. [And master, if you do not wish to have me self-explain, you can also switch by mode from beginner to neutral. This way, Master can discover things for himself too.] "Hey, how can my Hyen be annoying? I like listening to you. So we¡¯ll keep things like this." Well, Father Mart felt he was smart. Without Hyen, how the hell do you expect him to understand where he was, talk less of knowing what to do? Father Mart began smiling like an idiot as he took out a rope and a strong but crude-looking dagger from his inventory, using it to scale down the towering blocks. A pyramid was essentially a stairway for giants. Each step of this Pyramid was like descending a 4 story building to him. Father Mart was sweating buckets the longer he continued. But don¡¯t think ascension was the only matter he had to worry about. What? Father Mart swung his dagger without skills when killing off some mummies that appeared from nowhere. Oh my Buddha! They were so ugly, smelling and disgusting that he kept puking nonstop. Hello? Hello? Who can tell him what was going on in the developer¡¯s head? Why would you create such hideous looking things? Father Mart had long forgotten that the VR world was not his true world. At this point, he was thinking like an Adventurer, doing risky moves and maneuvering about like crazy. A fell to the ground countless times, feeling incredible pain that made him think this world was real. At this time, he also understood the meaning of HP. Checking his inventory, he knew his starter pack was so barren. "You bastard! You dare give your father such a desolate starter pack? 2 apples and just 2 liters of water?" Mart Glu who was watching on the other side smiled wryly. Who was the one who said it¡¯s a waste of time to buy the VR patch?... Who was the one who said it must be fake and a scam? Mart Glu dared not say a thing, watching his father fight for survival on such a fierce pyramid. It was so fierce that they doubted any tomb raiders could infiltrate it. Soon, Father Mart was kicked out of the VR world when his HP fell to zero. Sadly, the starter pack he had only guarantees 4 HP recharges a day. Father Mart opened his eyes and sighed when looking at his robotic leg. He was grateful for having it, but still missed the feeling he had just now when using his real legs. "BRAT! If you¡¯re giving gifts to someone, then do it well! What¡¯s the big deal with my starter pack? Don¡¯t I give you more monthly allowance than that? UPGRADE! Upgrade my package now!" "_" Many were like Father Mart, appearing in the vast World GF Worldtech created. The map displayed was so big, with many finding that the world was probably 2 times bigger than the current world map. There was too much to explore, so some choose exploring the vast world first to get a hang of what features they have in their inventories. They also wanted to understand what their bodies in this VR world were capable of. Exploration was just one aspect of things. It was amazing how some people ran into others in the VR world. All languages are automatically translated, so everyone can understand each other. AH! Some people from 2 different countries met and went on adventures together until they were both kicked out of the VR world. About 60% of those who first logged into the VR world, instantly clicked the 5 game worlds available to them. Three of these games belonged to the 3 companies who agreed to partner with Gort, and the other 2 games were strictly from GF Worldtech. No doubt these were the first Online virtual games in this world. . . Time sped up like a missile. Today was a Saturday. Rutang and his friends all gathered in his home for one main reason¡ªRutang¡¯s VR patch! That¡¯s right, you heard them well... Rutang, the son of Rufung, was extremely lucky to win this VR set. While the rest of the world fought for the VR set when it was launched. There were 16 winning slots available for all villagers of Geldhan village. 8 will receive VR patches and the other 8 will get VR watches. Their names were placed in a giant plastic ball. Everyone wrote their names themselves and dropped in the ball. Then, before their eyes, the plastic ball was then rolled and rolled for 2 whole minutes. Every 2 minutes, a winner will be pickled out. Some old people won, some babies won, some adults, and teens. When Rutang¡¯s name was called, he was so shocked and confused, wondering what sort of Godly luck he acquired. Could it be that he was actually Humanity¡¯s Chosen one? (!_!) Don¡¯t blame him for thinking this way. These days, his luck seemed to be off the roof. Don¡¯t forget that not long ago, he was also called out to be a volunteer to demonstrate the Spider bracelet¡¯s safety mechanism. And now this? Damn, he was on a roll. It was a Saturday. His Parents were still at work but weren¡¯t so scared to have him staying at home alone. After all, the spider bracelet would definitely keep him out of harm¡¯s way. Everyone felt more at ease these days with the Spider bracelets acting like nannies and guards for these children. Of course, with Rutang living in Geldhan village, his delivery came way faster than the rest of the world¡¯s. "Quickly, open it up already! I can¡¯t wait anymore." "Yeah, open it already, Rutt!" Rutt was Rutang¡¯s nickname. Rip, rip, rip~ All that could be heard was the sound of paper and cardboard ripped. Great! For those who have Spider Bracelets, they can actually pair both together. [Master, is this my little sister?] [Master, I have an elder sister?] Everyone was amazed when the spider Bracelet and the VR set were talking to each other. What is this? Why do they feel that these 2 are actual human beings? Their conversation was so cute and adorable. [Elder sister, I have to take Master to the VR world now.] [Okay little sister. When you have the time, we will chat some more then.] ¡¯0¡¯ [Rutang and everyone else] Sorry, they didn¡¯t mean to ruin your conversation. Who am I? What am I? Where am I? Sigh... They felt guilty for stopping the cute and innocent conversation between sisters, but the VR world was waiting for them to see. So... Rutang blinked and found himself in the base of an active Volcano. Okay, it was really hot. Sparks of Lava flew out causing him to head as far away as possible. But what¡¯s this?¡ªThere was an icon tap labeled Games. While running he clicked on one without hesitation, transporting him out of the broad VR world, and into the Gameworld he clicked on. "Sword Dungeons Online, by the SteinGate Company?" Rutang had to admit it looked very cool. This time, it wasn¡¯t his cute VR¡¯s voice that echoed, but the mechanical voice embedded in the game world. [Choose your Species] The moment the voice bellowed, Rutang felt the strange aura around him change. He switched from Human to another panda-like species, and truly felt his internal organs and body mutate too. Have you ever seen a werewolf change? Well, this one was smoother and cooler too, not the least bit scary or grotesque. His chest grew tighter and the hairs on his back became longer, shinier but thicker too. And then¡ª- ROAR! A roar escaped his mouth, shocking Rutang and the others greatly. They knew it was wrong for children like themselves to swear, but they just couldn¡¯t help it. Incredible! Their buddy had become a mutated PANDA! Rutang felt his entire worldview collapse when feeling the raw power and advantages of each species. Panda man with orange eyes and a long tail, and cool armor... check! Elf man with a nimble slim body.... Check! S§×ar?h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Lizard man... Frog man... Blue skinned human-like species... Ordinary battle humans... You name it. Rutang tried them all, knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each type. Elves surprisingly have good eyesight, seeing things too far away. The lizard men were very good in water, and in desert places too. Their bodies keep them cooler, storing more fluid. They also have perception too. The Panda men were raw strength. Truthfully, only when one experiences these VR changes to their own bodies do they truly understand the advantages of attributes like Dexterity, Agility, Endurance, Intelligence, Strength, Resistance, Vitality and Faith. This was so much fun!!! Chapter 90: Happy Employement Chapter 90: Happy EmployementRutang surprisingly chose a Panda man before adjusting his body silhouette. [Buddy, make yourself taller!] [No! I think he¡¯s good this way! Increase your head size.] [Pfft, Wipe. You look like a ball on a tick. Even with your big body, that head size is too exaggerated. How about your tummy? Do you want to at least reduce it to the size that allows you to see your toes?] [Good-looking, very good-looking. Now pick your Class.] Warrior, Hunter, Mage, Monk, Paladin, Slayer, Warlock/Witch, Dark Knight, Thief... There were over 10 classes to pick from. Each had its advantage and disadvantage, No one could comprehend the excitement in Rutang¡¯s heart. Soon, he chose to be a Panda Warlock, dressed in cool robes. 2 hours later, he found himself protecting a village from the Evil Maycroft! Dammit! These undead bastards were hard to kill for a Level 0 person like himself. It was terrible. There he was with his staff protecting him from the fierce clamping mouths of the undead. These undead had green-glowy eyes and sharp vampire-like teeth that wished to plunder him to death. Rutang has never fought so bravely as he did today. Everything was too real, and the pain in his body told him he would definitely know what it truly feels like to die. "Exceed Mero!" He called out a spell that temporarily saved his life. The stakes were high, the air was stiff, and Rutang felt the world¡¯s pressure now on his shoulders. [Behind you!] [Kill him, buddy!] [No, no! Aim for the head!] Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Rutang was surrounded, and soon found himself dead. Hiss!~ The pain of dying was unbearable. But do you think this much was enough to stop him? RECHARGE! Rutang returned to the same spot, killing and working with other newbies to complete the mission. ¡¯No matter what it takes, I must be promoted to Level 1 fast!¡¯ ... Today, the reviews were in. People had visited the VR world and gotten kicked out after using all daily rechargeable perks. And right now, the entire world was talking about one thing. [My God, GF WorldTech is powerful! I transformed into an elf who had to kneel in worship. Now I¡¯m sure I want to be reborn as an elf. Who can tell me why I¡¯m not that good looking?] [Help, Boss Gort built an entire world of his own and stranded me in the deep jungle filled with alligators. I want to sue Boss Gort for attempted VR murder. And the only way for me to forgive Boss Gort, is for him to upgrade my VR pack!] [Pfft, upstairs, I like your style. If that¡¯s the case, I want Boss Gort to also compensate me with a VR UPGRADE pack.] [Amazing! My first time fishing is in a VR world. Have you fallen in the water? Oops, I don¡¯t want to say that my butt was chewed alive by strange black piranhas.] [Woow! I saw a Dinosaur for the first time... And then I got eaten by one. Worth it, totally worth it!] [My mother asked me why I¡¯m crying. But when I took her to the VR world, she too cried and smacked the back of my head hard.] [Awesome! Awesome! Boss Gort is just too great. I just wanted to ask the haters one question: Does your face hurt?] [Hey, those who said they will eat their own poop if Boss Gort succeeds, show yourselves now and Live Stream, the whole thing!] [Great! Great! I heard Some parts of the map are restricted and have not been opened yet. I can¡¯t wait for Boss Gort to open these ones up. But what¡¯s wrong with this lowlevel Starter pack? Boss Gort, are you short of money? Hurry up and put more features in the beginner pack!] [Hey, I just stepped out of the VR world and decided to play a game the regular way. Honestly, it¡¯s tasteless. I never realized it before, but it¡¯s truly lacking.] [Upstairs, I feel the same way. I don¡¯t feel the excitement or the fun. It¡¯s just... okay. So from now on, I can only play GF WorldTech VR games!] [Hey, what other games are there except these ones? GF WorldTech is my new go-to for games and adventure!] ..... Like so, the internet and the entire world was going crazy from GF WorldTech¡¯s greatest invention! Hello? Who can tell them why they¡¯ve all entered into an upgraded version of the world without knowing it? Many people blinked exaggeratingly when stepping into the VR Worlds for themselves. As they say: seeing is believing. Only when you step in do you know that the rave on the internet isn¡¯t just all talk. Several people who were disabled, now had tears flowing down their cheeks when living in the VR world. And while many others were enjoying this matter, new professions slowly swarmed the markets. Today, Doufang rose from his sheets with the help of his daughter. "Dad, today is your first day of training at work... If you feel that it¡¯s too much, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be right there by your side." Doufang smiled, nodded warmly. He now lived with his daughter and her husband. Doufang has been crippled for over 20 years now, only using a wheelchair to move about. He used to work in a local superstore, but it became strenuous for him in the long run. So he now stays at home, doing his best to clean around and look after his grandkids to pass his days. He also picked up gardening, and a few more hobbies of his own. A week and a half ago, his daughter had him look over a strange Job posted on GF WorldTech¡¯s website. They were looking for disabled people to work. The pay was incredibly high, with some bonuses and perks, like a monthly supply of GF WorldTech foods and other matters. Mind you that there was no in-depth description of the Job. Truth be told, himself, his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren, were only interested in the Food from GF WorldTech. Thus, he decided to apply, to at least see what it¡¯s all about. It was funny because the job posting said it will only be active for 3 days, after which, all applications later than that will be irrelevant. GF WorldTech had already begun hiring people even before their VR press conference. It was only after the Press conference that the job description that already had people filled in, was updated. Yes! They wanted disabled people to work inside the VR world. Unlike the rest of the world who started receiving their first VR shipments today, Doufang received his 3 days prior. However, he had only set it up, but did not go into the VR world yet. He was advised to only step in for training today. Doufang had to admit that the food from GF World tech was just too good. His VR patch had arrived in addition to 3 medium-sized crate boxes of foods. There were 6 giant apples the size of bowling balls, 1 fat watermelon the size of a tire wheel, 3 basketball sized tomatoes, 2 potatoes and 1 giant cabbage. Hey... Their family of 5 has been eating these foods with relish these days. Just for the food alone, Doufang felt he would be able to do any hard labor job thrown his way. One thing he also noticed was how comfortable his body has been these past 3 days. He could also sleep for longer periods without waking up every now and then at night. It was amazing to say that he hasn¡¯t felt this way in a long time. Today was Saturday. His son-in-law was a dentist still working, while his daughter was at home with the children. Everyone gathered around, watching TV while also looking after Doufang from time to time. Know that Doufang was at work, and not on some leisure trip. So no one could see what he was doing there. He sat on the couch, as though sleeping, but they could see his mouth raise high from time to time. S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ... Whoosh! Doufang found himself among several others, now standing inside a castle-like fortress that looked so mythical and real. He could feel texture, temperature, wind, and everything else. The amazing thing was that he was no longer on a wheelchair! Haahahahahah~ Doufang was ecstatic. "Everyone, please listen up." A loud voice bellowed that caused everyone to look forward. They now stood in an open courtyard, looking at their future trainers ahead. "Welcome, everyone... Welcome to GF World Tech¡¯s exclusive training grounds." One of the women ahead began. "Each of you have been chosen to work in the VR world, because of certain traits you displayed during the interview." "That being said, we are hiring you all as Tier-2 NPCs!" NPC? Doufang didn¡¯t quite get it, but there were some crippled youths in the mix who were boiling from excitement. They had their mouths dropped to the floor after hearing the words from the leader ahead. Really? They get to be NPC¡¯s and get paid high for that?¡ªAWESOME! This was a dream job, the sort of dream job many wish they could have. Some young people even began making plans of how they would stump the many future players, making them cry without tears. (Muah-hahahahahaha) It was perfect. NPC Life, here they come! Chapter 91: Go Big or Go Home! Chapter 91: Go Big or Go Home!NPCs! NPCs!..... Suddenly, those who knew began whispering their thoughts to those around them. Their excitement was hard to quench. "Old man, it simply means we are part of THIS WORLD!" "Yes, there are players, those who came into this world for fun, and there are NPCs, those who assist them in navigating from level to level." Doufang nodded, still a little confused, but said nothing. However, by the end of the day, he completely understood what his main primary role would be. ¡¯So NPC¡¯s here are divided into 2 groups, Tier-1 being digital NPCs and Tier 2 being human NPCs?¡¯ Doufang looked at his floating interface, already getting the hang of things. The most amazing thing is that he didn¡¯t have any true script to go off of. He just had to make sure he got certain points across. He can choose to make things difficult for a player, or choose to make things simple. What¡¯s also great is that he¡¯s not confined to one place, just waiting there for someone to see him. According to the specific role he is assigned to, he can travel around a distance akin to half a country. Players have to find him on their own. Good... Doufang really liked his new job. Doufang was smiling merrily, already looking to complete his training. And in the future, what he didn¡¯t know was that many people on the internet would label him as the Devil Marshall. Why? Because this guy didn¡¯t give anything easy! .... Well, the outside world just couldn¡¯t get enough of GF WorldTech¡¯s VR technology. But while they were jumping like monkeys in a zoo, a few others in Geldhan village knew that this was just the beginning. "Gort, what do you think?" The speaker was Mayor Akin. And before then was a holographic display of Geldhan village and the lands surrounding it. However, new holographic buildings have been added to it. "Mayor Akin, you did well. Thank you for assisting in securing the land." Gort commended. What they were doing right now was planning the future of Geldhan village. And Mayor Akin, who also knew about the world¡¯s ending, was doing his best to become one with Geldhan village. Since that shocking revelation, he gritted his teeth and took out almost all of his savings to secure land for himself and real estate here. So what if he was Mayor? He was so broke that termites might have flown out of his pockets from its emptiness. Fortunately, he also secured stocks in GF Worldtech Communications. The dividend meeting will be in 5 days to be exact. Mayor Akin didn¡¯t need to be a fortune teller to know that his shares would give him millions. Hah! He has never had 1 million in his account before, talk less of millions. Suddenly, they started planning on how to use the money effectively. His wife was also excited when he told her about his shares on the day of the press conference. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. All his life, Mayor Akin was always worried about money. Suddenly, he found himself a millionaire and found that money was just that... a piece of paper that could be made at any time. ¡ªNow, his main priority was survival! In the room, Rufung, Khelt Kin, Park Fairbang, Gort, Mayor Akin, Larkh, Clare Rei, Tunada, Mina, and several others gathered once more to plan. Gort calmly looked at his trusty advisors and top representatives in Geldhan village. Everyone was seated with stern expressions, and documents before them. There were water bottles at their sides, and a holographic projection aimed at their table. "Ladies, Gentlemen, what Mayor Akin said is right. Now that we¡¯ve fully acquired all the plots of land we originally aimed for, it¡¯s time to plan it all." "But first," Gort continued. "Let¡¯s talk about the grains...Each and everyone of us here knows the impending doom awaiting the pLanet." The atmosphere in the room changed. "3 months, 3 weeks. That¡¯s all the time we¡¯ve got!" That¡¯s practically nothing. "So far, we¡¯ve only been able to secure food growth and communications when the Flood comes. I know at the start, many of you are curious to how VR¡¯s can translate to communication. But now, you don¡¯t seem so lost anymore." Clare Rei nodded at her son¡¯s words. Yes, she too was perplexed about the matter. But only after visiting the VR world and using it to communicate with others, does she understand that the current VR devices are just the first type that will definitely be modified for future use. When the flood comes, all communications will be down when all cell phone towers get buried. The world will need something to rely on to speak to each other. Clare Rei was looking forward to the new upgraded VR devices Gort was planning to launch a month and a half from now. "We need more grain. I know the world has OVER 100,000 types of grains, seeds and foods. But we need to at least secure 80% of each type." BUY! BUY! BUY! BUY! Gort was willing to spend his money and company money for this matter. After all, when the flood comes, they will be the sole producers of these seeds. As a capable human and a businessman, it was a win-win situation for him. "Linty... I need you to hasten up this matter." "Yes, Boss." She nodded while burning his orders in her minds. It¡¯s just that to quicken things up, they will need more assistance. Afterall, collecting so many types will take forever without help... "Boss, we need more people in our team for the job." Gort nodded, thinking deeply. "Now that we¡¯ve permanently added more forces to Geldhan, it¡¯s time to head out of retrieval missions." Fufufufufu~ Rufung chuckled. "I was thinking the exact same thing.... We need to send out more teams if we¡¯re going to pull this off." No longer should they have to think small. At their current stage, it was time to start going BIG! Chapter 92: More Future Plans Chapter 92: More Future PlansYes! Rufung was right¡ªGo Big, or Go Home! "Boss, I propose we send out 50 teams instead of the 5 we have now. For now, these 50 teams will head out to get those on the list not brought in yet." Linty advised. Of course, once they hire more people, the numbers will keep increasing till they get what they want! "Okay," Gort agreed thoughtfully. "Instead of 50, let¡¯s do 80.... Some seeds can only be found in the Amazon, others in the deserts.... We need them all, so sending 30 teams out will be best." They will be divided by Continent, each team heading off in a jiffy. Well, now that he thought about it more, there was still so much to do before the final Hour comes. "I want the teams organized with protection from our forces. I¡¯ll give each of you 1 week to come up with these teams and dispatch them out." Gort paused. "The same goes for you, Tenten. Pick out teams and head out to get all sets of animals missing on the list. Now that we¡¯ve acquired rights to have a ZOO, we must make good use of it, no?" Grains, food, animals... All these play a big part in ensuring the Planet¡¯s revival. ... ... Just like that, time trickled down swiftly, especially when everyone was focused on important matters. With all missions assigned, they took their leave. Gort was now alone, but not relaxed. He furrowed his brow, thinking of the future. There was so much to think of. Security, Infrastructure, Survival... you name it. Of course, some vital key matters can only be tackled towards the end of their safe period before the Floods come. Gort rose to his feet, making his way to his well secured Office space in an entirely line corner on its one. There were doors, layers and layers of security, including hives of giant spider nests disguised as peculiar ceiling art. The high ceilings along the way, created a sense of kindness, amplifying the beauty of simplicity. Artificial light streamed in from the rectangular linings on the walls. And as Gort moved, 3 normal sized spiders slithered down their webs to scan his appearance, movements, and other attributes. In such a vast space, if an ordinary spider swings near one, or even climbs on to their shoulders or the back of their clothes, they would hardly notice. However, after watching and assessing Gort for a while, their eyes lit up green in confirmation. Then, they vanished back into their nests to slumber. [ Identity Confirmed, Access Permitted. ] Reaching the final door that was incredibly thick and heavy like that of a vault¡¯s, Gort placed his hand on the nearby scanner, completing it with facial recognition, voice, and retina scans. Who cares how many times your face was scanned? The spiders did their own facial scans, which were far different from the facial scan here. For the sake of security, so many things have been considered and modified by Gort. The good thing was that Gort wasn¡¯t alone¡ªIn his private lab, the one called MOTHER, the mother of all AI he has created, was assisting him in modifying. It was like Iron Man asking Jarvis to do this and that. Stepping into his office, Gort slowly made his way to his chair. With a simple voice command in his part, the shutters opened and sunlight streamed through the windows. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Gort sat and spun his seat, facing the floor to ceiling glass windows that overlooked the company and part of Geldhan village. ¡¯So far, we can now regenerate our own food at alarming rates, and will be able to communicate despite the flood....¡¯ What should he start on next? While Gort was deep in thought, he saw the site of company trucks storming in. That¡¯s it! Gort¡¯s eyes lit up like stars. ¡ªTransportation. The future world has to have its own unique transportation. Don¡¯t think Gort has forgotten the Anti gravitational knowledge the system had awarded him with. It¡¯s just that he kept putting it aside, wanting to deal with VR matters first. ¡¯For now, it¡¯s best to start little.¡¯ he analyzed. ¡¯How about reinventing the Hoverboard?¡¯ Gort felt he should do just that. There¡¯s no doubt that before the Flood comes, he would have invented a TRUE Flying Car. Understand that when the Flood comes, how do you expect them to keep drilling and refining oil for fuel and petrol? Don¡¯t forget that the waters will also become contaminated by the strange alien meteor that is threatening to burst out. ¡¯According to the system, the toxicity level will be incredibly high, lasting for hundreds and hundreds of years.¡¯ Gort thought. Sure, they might be able to build special suits and even special machines that will pump oil out. But truthfully, they don¡¯t have resources to waste. The cost of setting up such a thing and then pumping and feeding all of humanity¡¯s vehicles fuel during that time. Resources will be scarce, and all metal is precious. Let¡¯s be frank. He was sure he would be able to build an underwater refinery. But what¡¯s the point in doing so? "The age of Exploration is coming..." Gort murmured. After the toxic substance merged with the waters, there¡¯s no doubt that mutation will occur. Mutation is normal in history. From Cavemen to now, humans have also mutated. Prehistoric animals who survived the meteor hit, also mutated to what they are now. Sure, they became less cooler and smaller in size, but mutation is MUTATION. Plants, irrespective of the Floods and toxins, will definitely survive, as will some amphibian animals. Who knows what a crocodile will look like years from now? What about snakes? Those bastards might actually mutated to giant water beasts in the end. Well, the age of Exploration and retrieval will come. Don¡¯t think they, humans, won¡¯t try retrieving all metal scraps under the waters. They have to, because they need metal, minerals and other things for technological advancement! Chapter 93: A Happy Event! Chapter 93: A Happy Event!So much to do... so little time. The more Gort thought of things, the more questions and concerns flooded his brain. It¡¯s true that the moon also has quite a few minerals of its own, but it¡¯s still a fact that they will continue underwater retrieval and exploration, to also know what¡¯s going on down there. ¡ªAre the toxicity levels dropping or increasing? ¡ªWhat new species can be found? ¡ªWhat happened to the world buried underneath the flood? ¡ªWhat about the reasons for well known active volcanoes? ¡ªHave those areas become toxic hot spring regions underneath the flood? ¡ªDo you know what dangers will lurk underneath after the Flood comes? They have to keep heading down there to understand it all. In the end, there was so much to prepare for and do, in so little time. ¡¯For now, we¡¯ll start with the Hoverboard¡ªThe Anti Gravitational Hoverboard.¡¯ Gort was someone who acted fast when set with a plan. In a flash, he looked through the Internet, purchasing a hoverboard for himself. Before reinventing and modifying, it¡¯s vital he understood all the principles surrounding this simple big fun gadget and transportation mode. It¡¯s true that there were no crazy technological aspects when it came to creating these things, but this doesn¡¯t mean he should neglect these aspects. And with his high Intelligence, it shouldn¡¯t take long to master all currently known principals. From there, he will integrate, modify, test, create and upgrade it to his desired thoughts. The future sure was bright, despite its current bleak state. 4 hours later, Gort left his office and headed home thanks to Thulu¡¯s surprise visit. Well, his future wife cared about his health. He hasn¡¯t eaten since morning, and his mother Clare Rei, had hinted this fact to Thulu. Gort shook his head wryly, allowing Thulu to pamper him to the best of her capabilities. .... The morning light had not started pouring in, and Mugenzi was already breathing the crisp heated, summery air. Unlike in the past, his face looked more youthful, with a broad silly grin on his lips. Through the colorful beams of dim light flickering through the windows, Mugenzi could still tell it should be 5 in the morning. Time to rise and shine! In another 35 minutes, he was refreshed and all dressed. "Mom?..." Mugenzi was taken back when seeing his mother wiping her teary eyes by the stove. Megenzi¡¯s face grew pale, walking to her side hastily. "What¡¯s wrong with you mom?" "What¡¯s the matter? Can¡¯t I cry out tears of joy? How old are you? 33! Can¡¯t I be happy that I will soon carry my grandchildren?" Mugenzi almost lost his footing, hugging his mother wryly. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In all his life, he has never seen his mother cry. Village women were tough and could weather many storms. They have received more rejection than anyone can imagine. What¡¯s more, because of their earlier Poverty, they¡¯ve taken several hits from society. Suddenly seeing his mother look so frail made Mugenzi¡¯s heart ripple. "Okay, okay, your son is finally getting married after countless rejections. Shouldn¡¯t you be laughing, rather than moping?" Sigh... Mugenzi gently ran his hands on his mother¡¯s back, his broad shoulders now cloaking her warmly. Since when did he grow so big? Well, Mugenzi wasn¡¯t a large fellow, just slender, but fit and in good shape. After all the farming he¡¯s gone year round, his abs have already been pronounced and his arms and muscles also pronounced too. After a brief touchy-feely moment, his mother quickly pushed him away and smacked the back of his head playfully. Sure enough, this was the mother he knew and grew up with. "You brat! Why must you be so nosy? If I want to cry, it¡¯s my Goddamn right to cry! Now, come here and help me taste this soup. Our in-laws will be here by noon. Everything must be ready and perfect before then!" They¡¯ve been preparing for their arrival for over 2 weeks now. Mugenzi was also secretly pleased, happy to be the girl he has long wanted to marry. His Wangia had long wanted to marry him but her parents had often rejected the notion of sending their only daughter to suffer in a poor man¡¯s home. Truthfully, Mugenzi didn¡¯t resent them. They weren¡¯t bad people. It¡¯s just that they didn¡¯t want their only daughter to love a life of suffering. Speaking of which, Wangia was 9 years younger than him. Till date, he didn¡¯t understand what it was she saw in him that made her turn down several eligible suitors. He also had no courage to fight for their love in his former state, feeling that she deserved better. Most girls wish to marry out into the city, but she wished to marry into a poor place. The girl was strange .. strangely cute. Mugenzi chuckled, following behind his mother and assisting in all last minute chores. Their in-laws were coming today. Finally, he was one step closer in marrying his beloved Wangia! .... The sun was slowly rising from the east, waving its golden butt on the faces of many. Today, just like Mugenzi, Wangia was thrilled beyond measure. It was funny that there were still several hours before the appointed time for the meetup to begin. Geldhan village was 4 hours and 20 minutes away from theirs from its West roads. Unlike Mugenzi, she woke up at 4 AM, finding she couldn¡¯t sleep anymore. The excitement was killing her. At 4 in the morning, she was like a little rat scouting about the home and waking light sleepers like her parents up. In the village, who the hell sleeps heavily? Seeing his daughter¡¯s excited state, Father Cleave looked like he had eaten a fly. Hmph! "What¡¯s so great about that Geldhan Boy?" Father Cleave was twisting and squirming at the breakfast table, unhappy that the cabbage he worked so hard to grow was about to be eaten by some old cow. The boy was 33, almost a decade younger than his cabbage! Well, to be honest, even if his little girl brought in a man the same age as her, he would still have bias against that man. That¡¯s his little cabbage who used to yell Daddy, Daddy, and follow him around like a tail. What¡¯s wrong with him taking care of his precious baby for the rest of his life? In his eyes, she was still too young! Mother Cleave rolled her eyes heavenward, not concerning herself with her husband¡¯s sour mood. Although she too would miss the little girl, at least her Wangia wasn¡¯t marrying far. After all, the girl would marry sooner or later. So shouldn¡¯t they be happy she was marrying next door to them? Mother Cleave dishes food for everyone, before teasingly flicking Wangia¡¯s forehead. "You little girl, look at the way you¡¯re squirming in your seat. Are you so happy to leave your parents?" "Mom..." Wangia blushed shyly, knowing her mother was teasing her. Will she miss her parents? Of course she would! But... but she didn¡¯t want to miss this opportunity at all! You don¡¯t know how much work and effort it took to convince them to finally marry Mugenzi. Thinking of her man, Wangia felt warm. Last week, Mugenzi and his family visited to officially make their inventions known. The moment they stepped into the village, no one could ignore their presence. From their complexions, to the vehicle they drove and clothes, they looked like transformed people, resembling nothing of their former selves. It¡¯s not that they were bragging. They only wished to tell her parents that they could take her off her and would never allow her to wallow in poverty. They aren¡¯t promising that they will be rich forever. But... they were promising that if they had, she in turn would never lack. In the eyes of Mugenzi¡¯s parents, she was a savior who saved their son from bachelorhood. Like so, the family of 3 ate swiftly, and soon received a few uncles who would be accompanying them for their journey. The dirt old wagon truck borrowed from the village head¡¯s family was the best in the village. They had washed it several times in preparation for today. Everyone wore their best attire, some entering the vehicle and sitting inside, while others chose to sit or stand in the wagon boot that was typically used to transport vegetables and foods to the markets. In total, 9 people came for this trip. Leaving their village, it took quite a lengthy amount of time to get to the main highway¨Can entire 2 hours 46 minutes. That¡¯s how bad their roads were. Then, it was smooth sailing from there. They thought they would meet an even worse Geldhan village road after leaving the highway. But... What was this? Why was there so much construction on the roads? For now, only 3 lanes have been fully levelled with tar from the highway right up to Geldhan village itself. Two (2) lanes were dedicated for going towards Geldhan village and one for leaving. Looking at the left side of the road, anyone can see the level of construction that was still going on. ...It seems Geldhan village wanted to open up more lanes on the sides. Chapter 94: Marriage Discussions Chapter 94: Marriage DiscussionsThe Development here really took them unawares. Still, they all took note of this, feeling it both shocking and unbelievable by the situation. Several people frowned. "I¡¯ve heard a lot about the changes there..." one of the old men alleged, leaning on the wooden railings all around the wagon truck¡¯s open boot. "They haven¡¯t even arrived at Geldhan village yet, and the level of construction they¡¯ve seen in the way was incredulous. "Can they really all be millionaires?" Several people twisted their faces with buzzing heads. Don¡¯t blame them for asking this question again and again. In all their lives, they have never seen as much as one hundred thousand, talk less of millions. What is the feeling one gets when seeing so many zeros in their bank account? Even when Mugenzi and his people visited, they didn¡¯t feel the impact that much because they were in their turfs... their own home village. But now after leaving, they felt like fish out of water¡ªespecially when looking at the sort of vehicles travelling beside them. Vrmm, Vrmm~ The engine of the old wagon truck was quite loud and shaky. Don¡¯t get them wrong, they weren¡¯t embarrassed by the vehicle they were using. Asking a farmer if he was embarrassed by his truck would be funny. They don¡¯t even have vehicles. They only have bicycles. This is the Village chief¡¯s vehicle! How can a man who has nothing be picky? They weren¡¯t ashamed by the overly loud noises it made. However, it would be a lie to say they weren¡¯t intimidated by the stream of cars that traveled with them on the roads. Looking around, they could only sigh. There are guards at every intersection. When Mugenzi told them the journey would probably take 4 and a half hours between both villages, they thought he was joking. But now, after travelling in the smooth Geldhan roads, they could only blame themselves for their limited imaginations. Father Cleave frowned, anxiety now welling up in his belly. Initially, he worried about his cabbage marrying into a poverty stricken one were she would starve to death. Now, he was worried that she was marrying into an overly wealthy one. What if they start bullying her because they have money? Father Cleave anxiously turned to Wangia inside the vehicle. "Daughter, let¡¯s not marry again. I¡¯m worried they will bully YOU." Pah!! Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mother Cleave smacked the back of his lightly. "You old bastard! WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO? Focus on the road. Our safety is in your hands." Mother Cleave paused, hiding the flicker of worry in her eyes. "Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s too late to turn around now? Besides, I¡¯ve observed that kid quite well. I don¡¯t think our daughter will suffer in his hands." .... Just like that, the group steadily advanced towards Geldhan village. They quickly found that the 3 roads now broke apart forming several more lanes. Wow! So many. Things moved even quicker than usual, as they drove towards one of the toll gates. 1, 2, 3... They were In. They drove towards a building they were advised to first head to, taking their passes for the next 3 days. "Is this really Geldhan village?" One of the men murmured, recalling the last time he visited a friend here barely 5 months back. If this wasn¡¯t a new era ruled by science, he would have liked to say: Sorcery! Definitely Witcraft! How can a place change so much? And why did it seem like the place only had construction workers living here? Don¡¯t blame them for thinking this way. The number of construction workers here was astronomical. They were like ants moving around anthills. Look left, look right... everywhere you look, you see these people in clusters. Driving through the newly opened and expanded lower base region of Geldhan village, everyone kept marveling at the many changes around them. The place was clean, with trash bins strategically stationed across the space. Wipe! Was this a village or a town? In the distance, towering above the humble thatched roofs of old homes, stood sprawling estates with gleaming tiled roofs and white lacquered gates. Soon, Mugenzi met them halfway, after receiving news of their arrival. "Mother-in-law, Father-in-law, uncles!" Good, good, good, good... Everyone nodded like chickens like chickens, excitement full on their faces. They had seen Mugenzi a week ago in their village. But why was it that when seeing him now, they felt he was quite good-looking and reliable? Could it be that they felt this way because of the joy of entering ¡¯unknown territory¡¯ and seeing someone they knew and recognized? So what if they had friends living here now? The friends they knew loved in a Poverty stricken Geldhan village, and not THIS ONE. Well, they suddenly felt Mugenzi was not that bad... and why did he look even more handsome than he did last week? His face was sharper now, his posture straighter, but his eyes still held the warmth of the boy they once knew. "Welcome, everyone," he said, bowing slightly, before rushing back into his vehicle. "Please, follow me closely." Soon, they reached Mugenzi¡¯s home, a simple thatched home with a particularly blinding villa behind it. "Is this... really his home?" whispered Mother Cleave, clutching her embroidered handkerchief nervously. Even Wangia was taken aback. Well, her husband was rich! Wangia felt pride swell in her chest, knowing that she made the right choice in life. She wanted someone who cared too much about money, but it was good to know that her children will be well taken care of. At least now she can taunt those university friends of hers who often laughed alin her back for having a village boyfriend. Hmph! Soon, both families met. And after a hefty Lunch, the tension between them was broken. When everyone saw the flexibility and usefulness of the spider bracelets, they almost couldn¡¯t keep their butts to their seats. What? A robotic spider was carrying trash of food and you don¡¯t think that¡¯s cool? "Amazing! So your bracelet spider can help with house chores too? You people really know how to play Geldhan people "Dammit! You Geldhan people are lucky! Do you eat such foods everyday?" "That is, no wonder they look so good. If I eat like this, even I will look like a king." "Pfft, Old McCay, don¡¯t receive yourself! If you can be King, then I must be your Father!" Bahahahahhahaja~ Laughter flowed in the atmosphere. And as both families bonded, Wangia and Mugenzi secretly smiled at each other. SUCCESS! .... These days, there was merriment in every corner. What¡¯s going on? Why are the old bachelors of Geldhan village marrying these days like water? Sure enough, money is the key to unlocking all doors. Several people who used to struggle to find one girl to date, now found themselves with a surplus of blind dates lined up from them. Distant friends of their parents who haven¡¯t spoken. To them in ages, now sprayed out trying to pair them with their children. "Aiyo... Zion Hou, is that you? Although aunty is only seeing you through the phone, auntie is sure you¡¯ve grown very big and strong. Auntie has a little daughter who is of marriageable age this year. How about it? Why doesn¡¯t auntie set you two up?" "Hey... the little girl sure has grown well in this Geldhan village. Why doesn¡¯t Uncle and auntie set you up with that worthless son of hours in Pluto City?" The villagers of Geldhan who were of marriageable age, suddenly found themselves drowning in a pool of potential partners. People from every nuke and cranny showed up. It wasn¡¯t just the various uncles, aunties and elderly people who were actively tied to set them up. Even some classmates from school they¡¯ve never spoken to, tried asking them out on multiple occasions. But how could they fall for such pitfalls now? With so many options, even if they wanted to get married, they had to be careful lest they bring in a troublemaker who won¡¯t give them peace. Many people felt regretful that they weren¡¯t friendlier to these new millionaires in the past. Dammit! Who can invent a time machine for them so they can go back into time to slap their former selves hard? They were afraid these Geldhan boys and girls would soon go to the sky, right? Several people were so angry that they shattered countless mirrors in their rooms. Hmph! So what if these Geldhan villagers got wealthy overnight? They are just newbie richy people, and are still more susceptible to seduction than others. These girls swore they wouldn¡¯t give up till they snagged one. Like so, the internet and many others have been buzzing about the spectacular traditional wedding scenes that have been unfolding in Geldhan village these days. Truthfully, many Geldhan girls no longer wished to marry out. Several of them talked in groups about the situation. "Now that we all have money, why should we marry out to a place that probably doesn¡¯t have good food like the one here?" "I agree! What¡¯s more, haven¡¯t you heard that if we leave the village to marry out, our little spider bracelets will be taken back since we will be transferring our residency out?" "Then in that case, why should I marry out?" Chapter 95: Trouble Brewing Chapter 95: Trouble BrewingThe perks of staying far outweighed leaving. So who would want to go? Several girls frowned. Well, they¡¯ve already fallen in love with these bracelets. It¡¯s like having your very own Pok¨¦mon with you that bonds with you like a pet. They don¡¯t think they have the heart to give it back. After assessing all the good things Geldhan village has now, they suddenly felt it was not worth it to marry out. Indeed, a majority of the rich marry the rich. Likewise, a majority of those with similar privileges and perks will also prefer to marry among themselves. Gort had said that in the distant future, if they¡¯re marrying out, they will be allowed to take ¡¯a¡¯ spider bracelets with them, but it won¡¯t be the ones they have now. Who knows what sort it will be? Maybe it will be one that doesn¡¯t mingle with them much, only appearing if in danger. Anyway, that was for the future. For now, anyone marrying out has to return their bracelets. Again, let¡¯s talk about food. They in Geldhan village, have discounted rates for all food purchases in the local Grocery store. What exactly is this local Grocery store? It¡¯s actually the 2nd hall within the main Village Meeting building. It only opens Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On Wednesdays and Sundays, the Grocery store isn¡¯t open. It¡¯s also very close to the main GF World Tech Agriculture company, making for easy transportation. At the back of the building, tents and canopies are perched up, with foods and other items displayed too. Until the Grocery store is completed, they¡¯ll keep using this. Another important thing to note is that there¡¯s also a Mall under construction here too. The Grocery store in that mall will definitely be bigger than the small one they¡¯re building. Thanks to Village taxes, they can do all sorts of construction work for the good of the community. In the end, Geldhan village was changing so much in a blink of an eye, and several girls didn¡¯t want to marry out. Isn¡¯t it better to look for husband¡¯s here? Mind you, more people (the scientists and soldiers)have been added into Geldhan¡¯s population. Some of these people were of marriageable age. They also heard that these people will move their families here too. Something told them that in the future, more and more people will add in. So in the end, weren¡¯t there a lot of options for them to pick from here? What¡¯s more, even if they want to marry an outsider, that outsider must be willing to move permanently to Geldhan village. Only then will they agree. Geldhan¡¯s situation now made many younglings think of their future... But apart from marriage, there were other matters that made many twist in the dark. ... The room was cloaked in shadows, illuminated only by the dim flicker of a single candelabra resting atop an aged oak table. The air was heavy with the scent of wax and old leather, mingling with the faint metallic tang of cigar smoke. The walls were lined with towering bookshelves, their contents a mix of modern dossiers, each detailing key knowledge that must never be forgotten. A faint draft whispered through the cracks of the air vents, carrying with it an eerie chill that seemed to seep into the very marrow of those present. My, my, my... what a crowd. At the head of the table sat Sir Heximillia Logwood Garfort Flemmington. Make no mistake, it was a SHE. Her steel gaze pierced through the gloom like a blade. Her gloved hands rested on a stack of reports, with her posture rigid and commanding. What an imposing woman. She exuded an aura of unyielding authority, her tailored suit immaculate even in this oppressive atmosphere. A lit cigar smoldered between her fingers, its ember casting fleeting glints off her round glasses. Across from her sat other important men and women. They too had stoic expressions. Yet, they dared not speak before this cruel old hag who has left many men crippled with no place to put their face. Cleaverdale lounged in his chair, his eyes burning with calculated arrogance. Well, the tension in the room was palpable, one akin to an invisible battlefield where words serve as weapons¡ªespecially now of all times. "Another failure, is it?" Heximillia began, her voice cold and precise. She tapped a finger against one of the reports. "You said you sent the best. Your especially retained ¡¯MESSENGER¡¯ was sent to capture an untrained weakling in Gwintia country." Pausing, Heximilla let out a thick whiff of smoke. "Gentlemen, ladies... It is my understanding that the army of Geldhan country had chosen to stand down. The only ones protecting him were the Kin family... Yet, we failed with so much collateral damage on our hands. How do you explain all this?" Disappointing. Cleaverdale leaned forward, his smile widening with calculations. If he can solve this matter, won¡¯t he have a better chance of getting that special ¡¯promise¡¯ he was looking for? There¡¯s a special rule, a golden one involving a particular Promise. Despite their high ranks, none of them here, except for Heximillia, has access to meeting the true hidden masters who can grant these promises. Cleaverdale¡¯s eyes gleamed with a fierce light. "Sir Heximillia," he drawled, "We also received word that those from the Boseman and Kevian countries failed. Surely that counts as a victory, no?" "A weak excuse," Heximillia snapped calmly. "Your man, collectively sent by all of you here, ventured into enemy territory and in the process failed to secure or send any intelligence before his capture. I would like to remind you all that we are fighting a war involving groundbreaking technology¡ªnot indulging in theatrics." "Please, forgive us for our negligence," Anderson, another figure in the room, slowly parted his lips. "We can now deduce that since all Big 3 nations lost, the problem lies with the Kin man." Everyone nodded deeply. They did their findings, especially since they had sent people to visit Geldhan village during the press conference. Those people all wore top notch spy gadgets, assessing and capturing every little detail of security there. They took aerial views, and even did some snooping around on their own as best as they could. They knew the capabilities of Geldhan village. So under such a situation, the only thing that has changed is Khelt Kin¡¯s permanent removal from the army. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. ¡ªSay no more, they were convinced it was him. "I¡¯ve heard enough." The room seemed to darken further as Heximillia stood abruptly, her chair scraping against the marble floor with an echo that silenced the space even more. "Here¡¯s what¡¯s going to happen," she stated, her tone brooking no argument. "You all will think things through and come up with a new strategy for action." Her words hung heavy in the air. "The Boseman and Kevian countries must be taking measures as we speak, strategizing new ways to capture our target." Heximilla spoke while heading to the door. "Kill, run, rob, break legs, jump.... Anything. I don¡¯t care how you do it, but we must not lose to the other 2." Reaching the door, she paused. "One week..." One week was all the time she would give them to take action. With that, she was gone. And with her departure, came a silence that settled over the room as both sides absorbed her words. Geldhan village... What exactly happened during that fateful night of the attack? . . They say one small step for man... one greater step for mankind. As the world schemed, Gort was immersed in matters of his own. Today, Gort decided to spend the entire day in his Home Laboratory. Back then, the system was awarded with all knowledge of Bio Gene Neural Light Speed VR Communicators... But that wasn¡¯t the only thing he was rewarded. He also received the Bio Universal Protective Shield¡ª A completely see-through force field designed to protect against universal attacks. Well, he decided to only set up this protective shield after a few more projects get done. But is this it? What other rewards did he receive? Of course he received all knowledge of antigravity, Levitation Motors. Sure enough, the science the world knew today was too lacking. It was like kindergarten science to Future agallatic travelers. What¡¯s more, some of the theorems were actually wrong. Don¡¯t get him wrong, there was some truth to them, but when you dove deeper and intersect each matter one by one, you find the abundance of unanswered questions today¡¯s science cannot explain. Sopmetimes, to get answers, one has to break down everything they know or assume and start from afresh. Honestly, even if enemies stole these motors, it was they will never, ever, EVER understand it unless they knew what he knew. Additionally, if they don¡¯t have his smart Company AIs guiding them through it all, it will be too difficult to grasp. Don¡¯t forget that in the companies, everyone at GF WorldTech had cute avatar figures that checked their health every moment, advising them to eat and even joking with them. These avatars would also guide them, but not without allowing them to make many mistakes of their own. With the help of technology, Gort found that training the newly hired employees was faster than he imagined. With the Flood underway in 3 and a half months, Time was not a factor they could waste! Chapter 96: An Irreconcilable Feud Chapter 96: An Irreconcilable FeudGort understood the matter of urgency more than anyone else. Time was off the essence, and everyone didn¡¯t have ample time to dilly dally on the job. That being said, the avatars can only guide them on specific jobs they are involved with. Take for example an aircraft. If they were told to build an aircraft and one person was assigned to building just the windows, the avatar will guide them on solely this. So that doesn¡¯t mean they¡¯ll be able to understand or manufacture the other parts. Again, do you truly understand the principles behind the overall structure? After receiving this reward, of course he was given a task by the system. ¡¯So if I can build any product using this antigravitational mechanism, it will be considered as completing the task, right?¡¯ [ No and yes, host. ] The system began [ The host needs to create and use it to bring in more wealth for future projects. Once the first customer purchases and uses it, it will be considered as Task completion... This system never lies. ] Well, there was that one time... But how will its current host know? The system was on its best behavior when answering its host. [ Host, it can be anything. So long as the host uses the Levitation motor, this system will reward its host with Advanced Metal Smelting and Solidifying Technology. ] Gort¡¯s lit up like torches, knowing the importance of such rewards. [ The host should be aware that there is only 3 months and 3 weeks left before the world ends. ] Gort nodded, knowing he still had a long, long, LONG way to go. Truthfully, Gort knew he could probably create an Antigravity motor on his own if given ample time. Maybe in his 20s or 30s, he could have done it after completing a long list of personal projects he often wanted to do. But time was a thing of luxury he had at his disposal. There was no time for delay and years of experimentation like he did in the past. Everything must be made NOW... At least with the data in his brain, his experimentation time was far less than before. Even if he spent day and night experimenting to get everything above 99% right, the time was far less than before. Taking a deep breath, Gort chewed on his apple, disinfected his hands and body, before heading for his main workstation. There on the table, was a Hoverboard popularly used in today¡¯s world. It was a gyrocopter Hoverboard. You place your legs on it, lean forward, backwards, or tilt your body, to make it go in any direction of your choice. These days, Gort has studied and practically understood everything concerning it. If he likes, he could even open his own Gyroscopic Hoverboard company now. But what¡¯s the fun in doing something that¡¯s already out there in surplus? In one corner were several boxes of unopened Hoverboards. And in another corner, was a pile of scraped and destroyed Hoverboards. Well, nothing was really scrap for Gort. All these parts could be used by him to do something else someday. "Alice, Begin Dissection." [As you wish, Master.] The robotic helper replied, controlling the machines as instructed. Like so, both man and machine worked hand in hand, making adjustments till the seconds turned into minutes, then hours. Gort didn¡¯t even know it was nightfall when Clare Rei came to him. .... .... Tick-Tock. Tick-Tock. Time flew like a steady stream. The days in Geldhan village seemed peaceful. However, the darkness that threatened this haven from the outside, wasn¡¯t the only thing boiling over. Dammit! Old Welland kicked a stone furiously. These days, he has been wearing a face that was long and looked like the world owed him money. He was Old Welland, a longtime rival of Park Fairbang. Their feud has lasted for decades, with their families never getting along. Even their ancestors and elders before them hated each other to death. Blame this Fairbang family for being so shameless. They had a long history of stealing lovers and childhood crushes from everyone. Look at his situation with Park Fairbang? He had a long time crush on Clare Rei back in the days. He had hinted his intentions known severally, but Clare Rei was quite innocent there, not understanding his meaning. Then, there came Park Fairbang, sweeping her off her feet when he knew very well that he had a crush for her. Even now, Old Welland often grumbled about his missed opportunity to be with Clare Rei. He thought she was dense and too innocent to understand back then, but Clare Rei begged to differ. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Back in the days, whenever Old Welland offered to carry Clare Rei¡¯s water she fetched from the nearby stream, she ALWAYS turned him down. In fact, if he offered to do any favors for her, she was very straightforward, saying No politely. A person with common sense should be able to understand her meaning, knowing she wasn¡¯t interested in them. But Old Welland was not an ordinary man after all, but a particularly shameless one. Of course, he couldn¡¯t blame his dear Clare Rei. So what did he do? She pinned it all on Gort. Hmph! It must be him who said something negative for Clare Rei to reject him so much. One must pity Old Welland¡¯s wife for enduring such a man who still had another woman in his heart even after marrying another and pumping out children of his own. SCUMBAG! That¡¯s what most people would describe him. One should also commend Old Welland¡¯s wife for having a weird brain circuit too. Even before she and Old Welland got together, she was calling Clare Rei a vixen. Like a village shrew, she would point, roll and even shamelessly fall on her butt, flaring her hands and legs like a child¡¯s if she was ever at a disadvantage. One must not forget her famous move of threatening to rush to a wall and kill herself due to the ¡¯injustice¡¯ she faced. The woman was not a good person, just like the man she married. It was amazing that she was rude and bold towards everyone, except for her husband and her son. She took these 2 like Gods, obeying them diligently. ... It was 7 PM. The sun was still high up, especially on these summer days. It was the beginning of August. The temperature was stagnant and heavy. Old Welland was coming from the farms. Was he a person who liked farm work? Actually... not really. Back in the days, he was very disgusted with the notion of farm work. He felt it was a job for the poor, and he, Old Welland, was destined for wealth and riches. He always found a way to please his parents back then, allowing him to do less work compared to his siblings. And sure enough, he, the last son of his father, had inherited the majority of his father¡¯s lands and properties. His scheming paid off. His siblings hated and detested him, but so what? The winner is king and the loser is a fool. When was the last time Old Welland had gone to the farm? One must know that ever since Gort succeeded in making the villagers wealthy, his blood pressure had risen up the notch and anger rages. He hated being at home because his darn neighbors wouldn¡¯t let him rest with all talks about Gort, the Fairbang Family and the many changes in the village. It¡¯s fine and good to talk all you want about all sorts of gossip. But why do you always come very close to his house when doing so? Old Welland had no evidence, but he felt they were doing it on purpose. Sometimes when he decides to sit on his front porch or even stands outside, they will pass by his home, blatantly displaying their wealth and bank accounts to him. "Hey, Old Poe although you made me lose a share or 2, it¡¯s all water under the bridge at this point. After All, a millionaire like me can¡¯t be as narrow minded as before." "Yeah, yeah, Old Welland. All jokes aside, I advise you to visit the Fairbang Family and just throw your feud away." "That is, any old feud that will make you miss out on millions, is not worth it if you ask me." Hmph! "It¡¯s a good thing I didn¡¯t ask you, right?" Old Welland retorted. Make up with that bastard?¡ªNEVER! He would rather cut off his own leg and eat it for supper than do such a demeaning thing. Walking on the village roads, he suddenly felt like a stranger in his own land. "No! I can¡¯t allow that bastard to keep climbing over my head!" He muttered. This can¡¯t keep going on. What can he do to cripple the bastard¡¯s pride and his self-worth? Old Welland truly wished to know... However, he couldn¡¯t have imagined that the answer to his problem would come ringing in his ears in a short while. Chapter 97: Old Welland鈥檚 Hope Chapter 97: Old Welland¡¯s HopeIt was strange to say that these days, being in the Farm gave Old Welland more peace than being at home. On his property, on his farmland, no one trespassed. He never thought farming would be so therapeutic, being a good way to relieve his stress. Despite not doing much farm work in his youth, that didn¡¯t mean he was completely clueless. He went hard on the poor soil, venting all his frustrations on it when he first came out to farm. But now, he was more calmer, using this time to think. Yes.... think about the future of his Wen family in Geldhan village. Kicking a stone on the road, Old Welland grumbled to himself. "Dammit, does that bastard Gong think I¡¯m so blind that I can¡¯t see what he and that despicable son of his are doing?" How long did those Gong villains take to turn the whole village to their side? He must be doing it on purpose! "Their goal must be to drive my Wen Family out of Geldhan village." Old Welland concluded. Sure enough, money is the route of all evil. Can you believe that a little chicken change has led to so many people dancing around The Gort and his family? Sure, he¡ªOld Welland¡ªdoesn¡¯t even have so many zeros in his account. But what do these people know? Old Welland swore in his heart that his son was definitely better than Gort. "It¡¯s all because my Wen boy is studying in a foreign country on a special permit because of his high intellect." Old Welland muttered. "If he were here, he would have for sure made the villagers 10 times more money than they already get." Old Welland firmly believed this in his heart, sitting on his porch while Dia Bai, his wife, quickly rushed to take off his farm boots. She also came out with a basin of water and a clean cloth for him to wash his hands, feet, and face. She patiently waited at the side, only assisting when he called out. "Husband, you¡¯ve worked hard. Quickly, come in and eat to your fill." When it came to her husband, Dia Bai took him like a Buddha. "Hmm..." Old Welland hummed calmly, leading the way into his home with Dia Bai following humbly behind him. Old Welland¡¯s steps when enticing his home were quickened after hearing his neighbors and other passersby continue their daily boasting. Soon he was stuffing his face with Dia Bai¡¯s dishes. Old Welland had to admit that even though this woman was not his heart¡¯s true desire, she was a great cook who also knew how to jump to his liking in the bedroom. What¡¯s more, she gave him a son, an intelligent one at that. Again, despite her shrewish nature towards others, she one hundred percent believed in whatever he said, making her very controllable. In essence, she was his Dog. He often misguided and used her like a shield, or a means of attack, hinting at some things that made her go crazy. From there, she would rush out to attack whoever it was who was giving him a hard time. Like a good dog, she proved her worth. It was because of these reasons that he chose to stay married to her. If not he would have switched her out long ago for a younger wife. Why did the food seem even better than before? Old Welland chewed with relish, already having too much on his mind. What he did not know was that Dia Bai had secretly disobeyed his order, adding a very, very, small quantity of Artificially grown food in the mix. Old Welland had banned all foods grown by GF World Tech. But after accidentally tasting these foods, she secretly disobeyed Old Welland for the first time. However, her husband was too smart, so she dared not add too much in each meal. For the past few months, they¡¯ve been eating GF WorldTech food and her husband didn¡¯t even notice. He had too much on his mind to notice. Old Welland ate 2 big bowls of food and nodded in excitement. However, when he was about to rise from his seat, a loud vibrating noise echoed, causing him to freeze. These days, he has dreaded communicating with others on phone, as countless people often called him to ask for his own share of the millions. They think the entire Geldhan village is rich, not knowing that the Old Welland family was not involved in the matter. Vrrrmmmmm~ His phone vibrated loudly. Who was calling him now? Old Welland frowned, hesitating only for a bit, before taking a deep breath to answer the call that came up on his screen as ¡¯UNKNOWN.¡¯ But placing the device by his ears, he heard the sound of someone very familiar. [Dad, it¡¯s me, Welland Poe.] WHAT? Welland Poe? Old Welland became worried. "What¡¯s the matter? Where¡¯s your phone? This is not the foreign number you gave us last time. Are you in trouble? Has something bad happened over there?" Dia Bai on the side was also nervous, squatting beside Welland Poe with stretched ears. This is her son, her son she pushed out after several seasons. "Son, mother¡¯s boy, are you alright? What¡¯s going on?" She couldn¡¯t help herself, grabbing the phone from Old Welland and putting it on speaker. [ Dad, mom, I¡¯m fine.... In fact, I¡¯m more than fine. First, I need you to send me your banking details now.] Ah- The two exclaimed in shock and confusion, but still did what he said. And in under a minute, a total of 5 Million Gwins was transferred to their account. "5... 5... 5..." Both people couldn¡¯t believe what their eyes were now seeing. They... they too had become millionaires just like that? .... The smiles on Old Welland and Dia Bai¡¯s face bloomed like daisies. 5 Million Gwins landed in their account and you don¡¯t expect them to wiggle? These days, the many people throwing money at their faces, make their bodies twist and stretch unnaturally. Old Welland even felt he might have turned gassy these past few weeks due to the amount of hate brooding in his belly. Fortunately, his son had called now, or he might really start going crazy from envy and hate. He felt he was not wrong. These Fairbang people were the bad ones here, using money to manipulate the masses in Geldhan village. He had even once seen Gort, the spawn of that bastard, being hoisted into the air and carried about like an ancient prince. Sure enough, these bastards only want to make themselves look good. Hmph! Old Welland sneered viciously. Before, the villagers flaunted their money around him, as if telling him he would remain a poor man if he didn¡¯t make up with Park Fairbang, the village head. But look at it now? Hasn¡¯t his brilliant and genius son also made it out there, so much that he is now able to send money over just like that? Unlike Dia Bai, Old Welland¡¯s initial excitement quickly calmed down. He might be crazy for money, but not to the point of neglecting the future of his Genius heir. "Son, this money... How did you make it?" "Yes, yes, yes, Welland Poe." Dia Bai added, realizing that her husband had indirectly brought up a serious matter. Where did he get the money from? And are wire-transfers so fast now-a-days? [ Dad, Mom, I know what you¡¯re thinking, but don¡¯t worry. Your son impressed various seniors in the Kevian country, and has decided to stay here for a while.] WHAT? S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The duo were shocked, but only temporarily. Perhaps it¡¯s because of Gort¡¯s many escapades over the years, that one might forget that Welland Poe was a genius in his own rights, a genius whom a great majority of people could not compete with. He entered many junior competitions, and other events that caught the eyes of various international seniors. Before Gort had even decided to drop school and return to the village, Welland Poe had been selected and taken abroad for a special Program, which also included training various younger world geniuses spotted across the globe. The average geniuses were sent back after a year or 2, but the real ones that go above and beyond, are retained through ¡¯seduction.¡¯ Can you be seduced by wealth and money?¡ªThe answer was YES. They were promised heaven and earth, from money, women, cars, mansions, properties, you name it! Many felt they would never regret betraying their countries in this lifetime, taking the offers in the ink of an eye. Only a blind man would turn down such a thing! "What? So you mean you did so well that they promised to pay you an acceptance fee of 9 Million Kevs, and in addition, a monthly salary of 2 Million, when you haven¡¯t even graduated yet?" How old was their son? Just 14! He wasn¡¯t even in University, but he was already accepted by this Big Winged Country... Do you think 9 Million Kevs was a little sun?