The Tycoon's Odyssey

"Aurora, buy me a cruise ship—a big one. The bigger, the better," Evan ordered.

Aurora complied but hesitated a bit before asking, [No problem, but what are you planning to do with it.]

Instead of answering immediately, Evan's gaze shifted to the Nicobar Islands.

"I have been thinking about it," Evan muttered, pointing to a small dot on the world map.

"We will begin the first step by setting up a base on Nicobar Island."

[Sir, by all means setting up the base there might be difficult. The first 2% of the land is occupied by some recipients and the rest is covered by dense jungles where tribals stay. From the data collected, it was found that they are extremely hostile to other humans.]

The corners of Evan's lips curled up upon hearing this, "I know. That's why I am going there. And as for trouble, they will be nothing but my slave..."

[Wow! So Evil…]

"Cough...I mean workers…" Evan corrected.

"Okay, enough chit-chat. Send the details to Big Mac and ask him to buy it. Also, send tips to my guards to enjoy a few days. They have been working hard with VR training lately."

[I am on it. But Sir, let me remind you again: while VR training might fortify their brain and skills, at the end of the day, it doesn't make any improvement in the body.]

"We will be on…" Evan started but then paused.

[Sir, what happened?] Aurora asked in a worried tone.

"No...Uh...Nothing, the system upgrade just finished…" Evan replied in a hoarse voice.

Evan paused, feeling a strange sensation spread through his body as the tinnitus set in.

[System Upgrade Complete.]

Host: Evan ????

SP: 700000

[Stats]

Strength: 1.9

Dexterity: 2.4

Vitality: 1.6

Willpower: 3.7

Intelligence: 2.2

Charm: 1.9

Charisma: 4.2

[Skills]

Extreme comprehension [Max], Insight

[Academia] [Technology] [Business] [Fighting] [Sport] [Etiquette] [Medical] [Arts]

[The upgrade is done. Did you miss me?]

"No!"

[How rude?]

Evan felt amazed seeing the system's more human-like way of speaking. It seems to have turned more humane.

Evan noticed some great changes. The entire interface had changed.

The first thing that caught his eye was the stat value change, which almost frightened him, but Evan managed to calm himself since he wasn't feeling weak or anything.

Secondly, the skills had also been simplified, though he couldn't see their level.

"System, are you there? What is going on?" Evan asked.

Aurora remained silent, observing Evan's expression.

Meanwhile, the system's voice, sounding more humane than before, started speaking.

[Host, first let's talk about the stats. The stat values have been reduced due to a division by 10.1, which is the value of the average human. As for the reason why the change was done, it's because the system already expected your next step into that path.]

"Step into that path… what path? Superpowers?" Evan asked, his heart skipping a beat.

[No, as I mentioned, there is no magic, cultivation, or superpowers in this world yet. People may acquire power later due to genetic changes, but what the system is preparing you for is something else—Superhumans. And you have already encountered one.]

Evan frowned, wondering what the system meant. And after taking a moment to understand, he realized what it meant.

It was talking about Roman.

There were some things in Roman that Evan found strange.

First, the electric shock barely had any effect on him. Secondly, his wounds would stop bleeding in a few moments, faster than Evan's, but it wasn't enough to assume that he was superhuman—after all, it didn't make any sense if he had beaten such a guy so easily.

After scanning Roman's brain, Evan found that a portion of his memory had been erased. Although Aurora could retrieve it, doing so might damage the man's brain, and Evan didn't want to risk losing such a valuable asset.

However, he did learn that Roman had been in the army, joined the special services, and was selected for a secret mission—but everything after that was erased.

Evan was now sure that it had something to do with Superhumans.

Thinking about it, Even felt dizzy for a moment before he turned to Aurora.

"Aurora, try to find any information about Superhumans. Look for any details or videos. If you don't find it on the regular web, search for it on the dark web."

[As you wish,] Aurora compiled without hesitation and immediately set to work.

With the command now given to her, Evan shifted his focus to the system and asked.

"What about the skills?"

[The skills have been categorized under the relevant headings. The skills you possess will be put in common categories. For example, your programming, and hacking skills will fall under 'Technological Skills.' The skills tab that you don't possess will appear dimmer, while those you have will be fully visible. Clicking on each tab will reveal the corresponding skills.]

"I see," Evan murmured, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Just then…

[The Main Mission is generated…]

[Main Mission ]

1. Increase the company's valuations in the market cap to reach beyond 100 Billion Dollars.

2. Take revenge on the enemies hidden in the shadows who are causing trouble to you.

3. As someone aspiring to achieve greatness, make a positive influence on the world.]

Evan's eyes lit up and he almost shouted in joy, but in the end, he managed to keep his composure.

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After wrapping up the things, he proceeded on to the next critical task.

It was time to bring the atomic printer to life. The orders placed had been delivered and stored; now, it was time to sort through them.

With the construction plans uploaded into the memory, all he needed to do now was to operate.

Evan selected a square aluminum plate, measuring one meter and proceeded to the adjacent room.

He sought a quiet space where he would be able to focus, knowing that the task ahead demanded a significant amount of concentration for an extended period of time. His training and experience with cutting-edge technology had led him to this pivotal moment.

After closing the door behind him, he placed the aluminum plate on the floor and sat beside it.

"Time to concentrate," he muttered to himself before taking deep breaths to calm his mind and prepare himself for the task at hand.

Then he took out a small pen-shaped metallic device he had designed himself.

Once settled, Evan powered on the advanced plasma cutter connected to the newly developed nuclear battery. The compact unit, capable of generating a short-range plasma beam, was crucial for the precise work required ahead.

He calibrated the plasma cutter, adjusting the settings to ensure maximum accuracy and precision. The device hummed to life, emitting a bright blue plasma beam. Evan carefully directed the beam towards the aluminum plate, fully focusing on the task at hand.

With the plasma cutter and steady hands, Evan began making intricate cuts and patterns on the plate. The plasma beam sliced through the metal effortlessly, leaving behind clean, precise lines. The technology allowed him to achieve a level of detail that traditional tools couldn't.

For over three hours, Evan remained completely absorbed, his hands steady as he maneuvered the plasma cutter. He did not allow himself even a moment of respite, fully aware that any interruption could force him to restart the meticulous process once again.

"Whew!" Evan exhaled in relief, wiping the sweat from his forehead after prolonged concentration. "The first step is finally done," he remarked, acknowledging the completion of this initial phase.

[Congratulations, Sir. The machining process has been completed. It's time to replace the aluminum blocks to avoid any unnecessary delays,] Aurora informed Evan after allowing him a moment to appreciate his achievement.

"On it," he replied, rising from his spot where he had been working for hours, without feeling any cramps in his legs. His enhanced body prevented blood flow restrictions despite the prolonged sitting.

He made his way back to the machining room and carefully removed the finished parts from the CNC machines. After using a cleaning device, he cleaned the freshly machined components before placing them on a clean table for storage.

He then retrieved new blocks of aluminum and inserted them into the CNC machines. Aurora initiated the machines once again, and they resumed their work, efficiently machining the newly added parts.

Returning to the room where the aluminum plate awaited, Evan resumed his position. He refocused his attention on the next stage of the task.

Once ready, he prepared the plasma cutter for the next phase, aiming to add more intricate features to the plate. The process involved precise cuts and adjustments, ensuring that the technology was utilized to its fullest potential.

The intricate work continued uninterrupted for an entire month. Evan used a VR headset to compress five hours of restful sleep into just a single hour of real-world time, optimizing his productivity and maintaining a rigorous work schedule.

As the project advanced, Evan's use of advanced technology and meticulous craftsmanship combined to bring his vision to life, demonstrating the remarkable results of his dedication and skill.