RoleplayNovel Chapter 803 - 500: Smartwatch, Experiment_2
Chapter 803 - 500: Smartwatch, Experiment_2
The candid demonstration and concerned words instantly gave Catherine, who was still a bit nervous, the courage she needed. She trusted that her most trusted superior wouldn’t harm her, so she quickly sat down and began the testing procedure.
"Checking for superpower qualification..."
"Your physical condition meets the standards, classified as a non-superpowered individual."
"Based on the test results, it is recommended to perform medium-intensity long-duration or high-intensity short-duration potential stimulation. This will give a high probability of awakening superpowers."
As soon as the test result came out, Wang Zhifan, who was watching nearby, immediately brightened up and thought to himself:
"I was right, a human like Catherine from the Interstellar World is very suitable for using this Superpower Activation Device because the replica world that produced it is set with a similar worldview, making the two naturally compatible."
So, under Wang Zhifan’s expectant gaze, the courageous secretary sitting on the electric chair-like activation device did not hesitate and ordered:
"Please execute high-intensity short-duration potential stimulation."
The Superpower Activation Device immediately responded:
"Command confirmed. According to the test results, a high-intensity potential stimulation will be executed for 7 minutes and 34 seconds."
Subsequently, the potential stimulation process previously demonstrated by Wang Zhifan was re-enacted on Catherine, but the time required for her was longer, close to eight minutes.
Wang Zhifan patiently waited during this period, carefully sensing Catherine’s physical condition to prevent any unexpected situations, and seriously observing the effect process of the Superpower Activation Device to deepen his understanding of this device from an observer’s perspective.
"Catherine is a human improved through generations of biotechnology in this world; her physical fitness surpasses many professional athletes on Earth and should withstand high-intensity potential stimulation. I wonder what superpower she will gain..."
Up to this point, Wang Zhifan foresaw that Catherine would successfully awaken her superpower, achieving a good start for the experiment.
This was not because he had the ability to predict the future, but because he chose to experiment with the Superpower Activation Device on Urban Planet, expecting that humans here have the best chance of awakening superpowers, allowing him to see the experimental results quickly.
The reason is the same as mentioned before: the similarity between Urban Planet’s worldview and the replicated world from which the Superpower Activation Device originated.
If he experimented on Earth, which hasn’t truly entered the interstellar era, Wang Zhifan felt the probability of failure would be much higher.
As time passed slowly, under Wang Zhifan’s close perception, he gradually noticed that Catherine, sitting in the restraint device, was undergoing some changes.
Specifically, a previously non-existent special energy was generated within her body, and this energy was gradually increasing, beginning to flow and converge, much like streams gathering into a small river.
"This energy feeling... could it be the Force?"
At that moment, Wang Zhifan recalled his experiences in the previous replica, where he saw something similar during confrontations with several superpowered individuals, and later learned that it was the most common Force superpower.
After a while, the Superpower Activation Device finally completed its operation and lifted the restraints on Catherine’s body.
However, Catherine was clearly not very acclimated to the changes in her body. As she stood up, she spoke with a very puzzled tone:
"Chief, I feel somewhat different, but it’s hard to describe exactly what’s different..."
"Yes, Catherine, your feeling is correct. Just look at your feet and you’ll understand everything."
Wang Zhifan, who had been observing all along, replied with a smile, pointing to someone who had overlooked something due to being puzzled.
Upon hearing this, Catherine immediately glanced down at her feet, and the sight almost startled her.
Because she suddenly realized she wasn’t standing firmly on the ground; instead, she was floating steadily in the air with the tips of her toes, yet she didn’t feel any effort, nor did she sense anything unusual.
"Is this... the superpower I gained? A levitating ability? Does it relate to magnetism or gravity?"
She then followed her instincts to raise her body further, achieving a complete lift-off from the ground, and attempted to float forward, backward, left, and right slowly, realizing she had indeed obtained an extraordinary superpower. Her expression instantly showed more excitement, with a hint of bewilderment hidden within it.
"Your ability should not just be limited to levitating yourself, Catherine. Try to telekinetically lift your documents from the table over there."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhifan immediately made a suggestion.
He wasn’t entirely sure what superpower she had acquired, but there was a high likelihood it was the Force. This common superpower resembles gravity or magnetism in its manifestations but is more controllable.
"Alright, Chief, I’ll give it a try."
Subsequently, Catherine maintained her floating state and extended her hand to telekinetically grab the report documents from the table over ten meters away.
However, the process didn’t seem to proceed smoothly. She didn’t immediately lift the documents off the table; instead, the tabletop began shaking continuously, almost toppling a cup resting on it, which startled her into using her superpower to steady the cup.
"Very good! Catherine, you are quite fortunate to have awakened the Force superpower! With more practice, you will surely discover its diverse practical applications!"
At this point, Wang Zhifan basically confirmed that Catherine had indeed awakened the Force. The reason is that controlling the Force requires a high level of skill, and newly awakened superpowered individuals might find it a bit challenging at first. But with proficiency, it opens up a whole new world.
Of course, the intensity of superpowers has significant differences between the upper and lower limits.
Especially with Force superpowered individuals, it’s said that the strongest can easily destroy stars, while the weakest are almost like ordinary people without Force.
Based on Catherine’s current performance, she certainly doesn’t belong to the weakest category, but neither is she anywhere near the strongest. She is likely at a mid-to-lower level of conventional strength.
Having passed the initial stage of novelty, Catherine landed on the ground with a frown of deep thought and spoke slowly to Wang Zhifan, with a slightly hesitant tone:
"Chief, I didn’t expect the superpower you mentioned to actually manifest in me...
This leaves me a bit confused. I’m willing to contribute to the development of Urban Planet, but I don’t wish to become an individual to be studied in a laboratory..."
"Hehe, who would dare to take you for research when you’re my secretary? I can guarantee that will never happen!"
Wang Zhifan immediately made a promise, putting a stop to the unfounded concerns of the female secretary in front of him, then proposed his new idea:
"The superpower volunteer program you mentioned earlier feels necessary to plan in advance. Perhaps forming a superpowered force and engaging in nationwide superpower development may prove more promising than undertaking a biological research project.
But the premise must be to ensure confidentiality and safety, and initially, it should preferably be done under different titles. When you have the time, you can try writing a plan, but there’s no rush to complete it..."
Expanding the superpowered populace is evidently a double-edged sword, so Wang Zhifan intends to be very cautious, refraining from any reckless actions on a whim that could bring extra trouble to Urban Planet.
"Chief, I’ll consider this well. I believe whether in commerce or military, your device holds significant potential to be tapped..."
Now a superpowered individual, Catherine cast a glance at the Superpower Activation Device beside her, expressing a similar viewpoint, resolved to proceed after thorough planning.
Just then, the office’s artificial intelligence, Xiaohong, notified that it had completed data migration and could now serve Wang Zhifan anytime, anywhere from then on.
Moreover, it reminded them of an external message they had somewhat overlooked: personnel from the research institute tasked with escorting biological samples would soon arrive.
After a brief discussion with Catherine, Wang Zhifan decided to pack up the Superpower Activation Device and chose to leave this world while wearing a special smart watch loaded with the advanced AI, Xiaohong, thus compensating for one of his shortcomings.