Returning late at night, Evan cleaned himself thoroughly and settled in for a comfortable rest. Though his body wasn't overly tired, his mind was.
He felt old, burdened by a sense of alienation.
Was this his first?
Certainly no...
But this was surely his first brutal fight.
Now, he somehow understood why people who kill and see so many deaths carry that usually distinct aura.
It seems that this was the final piece he needed to unlock to significantly boost his charisma.
After 15 hours of comfortable rest, Evan woke up to find his body aching from the strain. After freshening up, he headed to the basement, only to be interrupted by a notification from Aurora.
[Sir, you have a message.]
"What is it?"
Aurora's voice cut through Evan's concentration.
[Sir, Noah has invited you to the banquet.]
Evan looked up, momentarily surprised. "Noah? When did the invitation come?"
Aurora continued, [The invitation came yesterday but due to your focus on eliminating the thugs, I decided to wait until things cleared up.]
"That was a good call, but if something like that trouble pops up again, inform me immediately. So, what's the occasion for the banquet?"
[Engagement,] Aurora replied.
"WHAT!"
Evan's curiosity was piqued. "What the hell is going on? Who is the bride?"
[Noah didn't provide many details, but it's a significant event for him. He's personally handling the arrangements,] Aurora replied.
[However, I picked up a few clues. So, will you attend the event?]
"Of course I will. I can't miss such an opportunity," Evan responded with a deadly smile.
He could already guess the man's true intent behind the invitation.
The woman's gaze turned icy. "Who is your sister-in-law?"
The three men shrank back, suddenly feeling out of place. They cast anxious glances at Noah, who, indifferent to their plight, simply ignored them but his eyes shot a sinister glance at the trio.
Feeling the sting of her contempt, the three quickly lowered their heads and exited the room, leaving a thick tension in their wake.
With a disdainful snort, the woman strode purposefully across the room. She approached Noah and, with an air of familiarity, seated herself on his lap, her arms wrapping around his neck in a display of possessive affection.
"Why do you bother mingling with such lowlives?" she asked, her tone both critical and curious.
Noah chuckled softly, his fingers circling on her waist. "Sometimes, you need to find a scapegoat to handle the dirty work, don't you?"
"Are you talking about Evan? I heard his company is causing quite a stir. He is really something, building everything from scratch," the woman replied, her eyes narrowing as she assessed the situation.
"Yes, but why? Are you interested in him," Noah asked.
"Of course not. You saved my life and you're going to be my husband. Any son of a bitch who dares to be your enemy should be crushed to dust. With my family's power, you're invincible."
Noah's smile broadened. "He's not worth using all that force. Just a maggot trying to wriggle around. Crushing him will be easy. Our engagement will be a grand event, and I plan to put on a show. You girls love drama, don't you?"
The woman clapped her hands in delight, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Yes, I'm looking forward to it. I can't wait to see the drama unfold."
.....
Newland.
In the fusion research lab, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation, punctuated by the hum of high-tech machinery.
Scientists in white lab coats moved efficiently, their faces set with determination as they prepared for a groundbreaking experiment.
Evan, standing alongside Aurora, who acted as his assistant, watched with keen interest as the team geared up for a series of critical tests.
"Sie," Aurora's voice broke through the ambient noise, "the team is ready to initiate the processes for developing the quantum cells, nuclear cells, and a miniaturized star through fusion. This will be a significant advancement."
Evan nodded, his gaze fixed on the array of high-tech equipment. "Let's get started."
The lab buzzed with activity as the scientists conducted their final checks. They were preparing to execute a sophisticated sequence of experiments, each of their steps meticulously designed to push the boundaries of modern science.
"Initiating quantum cell development," announced Dr. Michael Harris, the lead scientist in quantum technology.
The team had already positioned the necessary materials: ultra-pure graphene sheets, advanced quantum processors, and high-efficiency energy converters. These components were vital for creating quantum cells, which would be tested for their energy storage and transfer capabilities.
Aurora's holographic display showed real-time data as Dr. Harris and his team calibrated the quantum energy cells. The setup required precise alignment of electromagnetic fields and control of nanoscale interactions to ensure optimal performance.
As the quantum cell development process began, the atmosphere in the room continued to charge with excitement. The quantum energy cells, integrated with the graphene sheets, were subjected to high-energy fields generated by the lab's state-of-the-art equipment. The cells' efficiency and stability were closely monitored, with data streaming to Aurora's interface