February 27, 2075Makarov and Dimitri decided to visit the lab where Kouland was working on his project. This lab was located inside his main residence. In this era, Kouland Brysthiersk was the first person developing bionic organs that not only helped restore human organs but also strengthened them. Kouland himself was a scientist specialized in handling this matter.What project was Kouland working on? Bionic technology is a field of science and technology that combines biological principles with engineering to create systems, devices, or products that have functions or characteristics resembling or inspired by living organisms. This includes using structures, materials, and mechanisms inspired by living organisms to design innovative technological solutions. Examples of bionic technology applications include bionic prosthetics, the development of materials inspired by the structure of living organisms, and the creation of robots that mimic the movements or functions of living organ
Then Makarov brought up a more specific target of concern. “What we’re worried about is your friend, Volkov. He seems to be planning something.”“You’re too paranoid, he’s a good person, hardworking and very ambitious.” Kouland still had a good impression of Volkov, he didn’t see anything wrong with the man.Makarov shook his head, disagreeing with Kouland. “I don’t know, he looks like a bad guy to me.”Kouland chuckled at Makarov’s words, as if it were a funny joke.“Hey, I’m serious. Anyway, you should be cautious with that guy.” Makarov sternly admonished, causing Kouland to stop laughing.“Okay, okay, I’ll remember your words.”“Don’t just remember, I think you should make preparations or take precautions if the situation ever turns dangerous.”“I understand, thank you for your advice, both of you.”Soon a woman arrived carrying her child. She was Carlienne, Kouland’s wife and a biologist, carrying their toddler son. When she saw her two colleagues visiting, Carlienne greeted them
“Here’s the issue. Let me run the simulation first,” Carlienne said, not immediately explaining the problem she was facing. It would be much better if Makarov and Dimitri could see everything firsthand.With trembling hands, she initiated the simulation. The hologram machine began to display the task-performing machine, showing how the machine should operate. However, the tension on Carlienne’s face became more apparent as the simulation results disappointed. The machine, which should have functioned, began to appear to fail to operate.“See? This is what’s been happening all along, even after all the efforts I’ve made, it still hasn’t yielded the results I expected.” Carlienne said, her voice trembling, trying to conceal her disappointment.Dimitri and Makarov exchanged glances for a few seconds, apparently not expecting the machine to stop working even before printing began.“Is there a technical problem we can fix?” Makarov asked, trying to reassure Carlienne.Carlienne shook her h
March 7, 2075Dimitri and Makarov, having finalized their design, requested a meeting to present their project. The meeting request was approved, and currently, the meeting room was filled with attendees. Among them were not only scientists, but also government officials responsible for city affairs, along with entrepreneurs who were eager to invest in the scientists’ projects.With this meeting, Makarov and Dimitri hoped that their project would be approved and receive full support. They anticipated investors willing to contribute funds for this project so that it could be realized as soon as possible and start operating promptly, thus allowing the Earth to return to its green state in the near future.Seeing the large number of attendees, Dimitri whispered to Makarov, “Did you arrange this? Somehow, I feel like there are far more attendees than I anticipated.”“I have no idea. It seems these people were intentionally invited, perhaps there’s another agenda to be discussed,” Makarov
Previously, Makarov mentioned that he and Dimitri had submitted a terraforming project. But what exactly is Terraforming? Terraforming is the process of engineering or modifying the environment of a planet, moon, or other celestial body to make it more similar to Earth, thus suitable for human habitation or to support biological life. This process often involves manipulating climate, atmosphere, topography, and surface chemical composition. Examples of terraforming techniques include releasing greenhouse gases to warm the planet, creating a new atmosphere by releasing certain gases, or generating water through processes such as delivering ice asteroids to the planet’s surface. Terraforming could be the best solution to address the current world conditions already damaged by world wars. The damaged Earth can now be restored and greened again, and the environment and ecosystems will be as they were in the past.Makarov raised his hand, drawing everyone’s attention to him. “Esteemed gues
Dimitri elaborated on all of this because he himself had estimated how long the machine he designed would be able to work. With adequate materials and all systems functioning properly, he was so optimistic that this tool could be used in the long run.A businessman tried to direct their questions towards infrastructure integration. “How will this technology be integrated with existing infrastructure, such as buildings, power grids, and transportation systems?”Makarov responded firmly, “We will collaborate with infrastructure experts to design seamless integration between the terraforming machine and the existing infrastructure. This includes considering energy needs, communication networks, and water distribution infrastructure. We are confident that with good collaboration, we can create effective and efficient solutions to integrate this technology with existing infrastructure.”With caution, Makarov raised his hand, attracting the attention of the attending guests. With a calm yet
After Makarov returned to his seat, this time Sophia Reynolds introduced another scientist who wanted to present a new project aimed at restoring human life. It was evident to both Dimitri and Makarov that the person in question was Ferdinand Volkov.“Thank you very much for the opportunity. I am pleased to be one of the pioneers who present great ideas to advance and develop the world towards a better direction.” Volkov expressed, extending his left hand towards Makarov as a gesture of acknowledgment.“As mentioned by our colleague earlier, the world is constantly evolving, the population will increase, and population density will become a major issue for us in the future. If we just stand by, it will become burdensome and serious,” Volkov walked around the podium as if he wanted to see the faces of the attendees more clearly. Then, in a calm and composed manner, he continued his argument. “Therefore, before everything happens, we must make preparations, anticipate things that may ha
As the discussion progressed, there was a shift from initial admiration and skepticism to a more serious debate. Some meeting participants began to see that this project, although crazy, might have unexpected benefits.A technology scientist said, “I think we should consider the risks but also look at the innovation opportunities that can arise from this project. Perhaps this is a big step towards human evolution that can withstand the harsh conditions of the world.”“Exactly, you’re right about this. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a new breakthrough and will enable humans to survive in these world conditions.” Volkov still appeared confident, especially since there was someone who began to agree with his project.Although some agreed with Volkov’s proposal, most people still disagreed with the project. It’s not surprising that the idea met with much resistance from various attendees at the meeting. The atmosphere in the room became tense, and some meeting participants began to voice t
Nouel was in the garbage area, in a slum district where there was a massive landfill site originating from various areas, especially the city center, resulting in the landfill site being mountainous. The landfill site was located outside the city walls, and Nouel had already made a hole to enter and exit the city through a secret passage.“What are you doing here?” Dvliericht asked, having managed to catch up. He looked uncomfortable walking on the pile of trash, his gas mask protecting his entire face and head looked worn out and unfit for use.“Looking for the trash I need.” Nouel answered without looking, digging through the garbage. Since Nouel had been forced to stay in the shelter by Dvliericht, the two young men had developed a close friendship, despite having very different and somewhat contradictory personalities.Dvliericht placed his hands on his hips and scanned the surroundings. “We shouldn’t be here, if the city patrol catches us, it could be dangerous.”“In that case, k
Armed with his newly acquired weapon, Xander began attacking the pursuing robot troops. Thanks to his long experience, Xander could shoot accurately, causing the robots to fall one by one. He took precise aim, picking off the robots one by one.“Wow, you’re really good, so accurate with your shots.” Velia praised and appreciated Xander’s actions through the earpiece.“It’s not enough yet, there are still some robots evading my attacks!” Xander exclaimed, then explosions were heard, destroying the walls of the long corridor.“Keep it up, Xander, we’re approaching the exit!” Velia cheered, seeing that their exit route was close ahead.“Of course, I’ll keep attacking until all the ammo is gone!”When the rover vehicles finally reached the end of the escape route, they immediately halted. Xander and several others hurriedly got out of the rover and attempted to close off the escape route. They collectively tried to seal off the passage.Some others disembarked and headed towards the aircr
Inside the underground headquarters, after Xander delivered this information, everyone immediately started packing, which naturally took a very long time as everyone was unprepared for evacuation.“The aircraft is completed, but it hasn’t been tested yet. Should we still go?” Dimitri asked, concerned about the aircraft’s condition, which hadn’t undergone testing yet.“Yes, we don’t have time anymore. Regardless of the aircraft’s condition, we’ll use it. It’s risky, but we have no other choice.” Makarov replied.“Let’s hope we make it.”Elsewhere, inside a large cargo aircraft, Volkov and his forces of robots and cyborgs, who were aware of the underground building being used as a headquarters, were preparing for their attack.“See, I told you this would work.” Clerick smirked evilly at Darina. “Instead of capturing and torturing one of them, it’s much better if we follow them discreetly and install a tracker on the target.”That’s how Volkov found out about the secret project being wor
June 9, 2094Time passed quickly, years went by, and humans had grown accustomed to synthetic food. Numerous factories were established in all four cities, and cyborg projects began to be implemented. Initially, it was limited to body parts like hands and legs, then expanded to organs like eyes. After the success of the project applied to Vera, cyborgs started to appear all over the city.Due to the special requirements for humans to endure the surgical process, the limited number of cyborgs created across the city meant they weren’t dominant yet. Only a few hundred existed, mostly composed of city security forces, not commercially available to ordinary residents. Therefore, despite the success, Volkov continued experiments and developments to make the cyborgs he created more perfect and applicable to all humans.While working on advancing cyborg technology, Volkov accidentally discovered several individuals recruited by Dimitri and Makarov. He was surprised by this development becaus
For several days, Vera refused to eat, she continued to rage. Although she couldn’t get up and walk, her hands were still healthy, and she tried every way to end her life. She was depressed and desperate with her life.Some time later, Volkov came and comforted her. However, Vera didn’t respond, despite being continuously ignored like that, Volkov kept trying to console and strengthen her resolve.“I know you’re very desperate with your body condition. But you can’t torture yourself like this continuously.” Volkov spoke gently and softly, truly reflecting like a man who could be relied upon by Vera, who really needed it.After ignoring Volkov for a while, Vera finally spoke up, asking him a question. “Professor, what would you do if you were in my position?”For a moment, Volkov didn’t respond, he glanced briefly out the window, then turned his attention back to Vera, calmly and softly speaking to the teenage girl. “I think I would also feel desperate, and I would also want to die. Bu
Thanks to advanced medical technology, Vera, who suffered serious injuries due to Darina’s actions, was able to regain consciousness quickly. Severe injuries that should have put the teenage girl in a coma turned out to heal much faster. Unfortunately, there were still limitations in the equipment and technology applied at the hospital, as they couldn’t yet cure serious injuries resulting in physical disabilities. And that’s what happened to Vera, the injuries she sustained left her whole body permanently disabled.For a few seconds, Vera glanced around, her eyes feeling very sore as she looked at the ceiling of the room. The light in the room wasn’t dazzling, yet Vera’s eyes still felt sore and irritated.Vera closed her eyes, trying to move to pull the blanket, but she had no access to her body, she couldn’t move any part of her body.“What’s this? I can’t move my body.”Vera tried to turn her head sideways, but she couldn’t do it, she couldn’t move her head even slightly. Failing i
Finnick, Darina, and Clerick were already in position, monitoring the movement of the electric car driven by the small family from a distance. Volkov himself was opening a transparent tab as if he were working on something.“Okay, I think the subject has taken the bait. I don’t see any other humans within a 1-mile radius, we can execute the mission now.” Darina murmured while observing the small family through the scope of the sniper rifle she was aiming at the car. She herself was lying prone on the rocks, positioning herself strategically for the attack.“Moreover, this area is highly prone to accidents,” Clerick replied, standing next to Volkov. They were amidst the trees of the forest, monitoring using long-range binoculars.“Yeah.”On the other side, atop a tree, Finnick was adjusting the control of the machine device he had created. “My puppet’s status is stable now, we can act anytime.” He informed.“Good work, wait for the signal.” Volkov replied.They spent a few more seconds
While Clerick was working, experiments were postponed. Darina and Volkov focused on being doctors at Hudson Hospital, they appeared very kind and friendly to the staff, nurses, and the patients they treated. This made no one suspicious or even think that they were evil people who had conducted various experiments that violated ethics and humanity.In addition to their friendly nature, their work was also very good and fast. Their surgical skills were very reliable and made them among the most trusted doctors. They also interacted quite a lot with every patient they treated, so almost all patients could get to know them well.Unbeknownst to them, two days had passed. This was the day when Clerick would present the results of his work.“Huh, it’s also enjoyable to train in acting by playing as a good and holy doctor.” Darina stretched her body. This time she was in the elevator going down to the lab, a man named Finnick who also worked there immediately shook his head.“I thought you’d
Hudson Hospital.A five-floor hospital, it was one of the major hospitals in Lycaelus City, admitting more than one new patient daily with various conditions. The hospital was always bustling with patients, and the number of nurses and medical staff working there was substantial.At this hospital, Ferdinand Volkov worked on his project. Whenever someone underwent amputation, they would be offered artificial limbs. Those who wanted to live normally would readily accept the offer. Similarly, those in need of organs would be offered either donor organ transplants or artificial organs. Since waiting for a donor or purchasing existing organs was costly, patients tended to opt for Volkov’s artificial organs. Besides being more affordable, easier to care for, these artificial organs and limbs had several advantages over those of regular humans. Gradually, over the years, Volkov’s cyborg project began to take shape.Unbeknownst to anyone, many of the surgeries to implant organs and artificial