Chapter: 58

Speaking of which, the Hover Cannon project is not very difficult for Mark. After all, he has already mastered all the key technologies involved, either directly or with fully replaceable alternatives.

For example, to achieve the anti-gravity effect for the Hover Cannon, Mark utilized a four-dimensional vector engine, which yielded the same results. He replaced the beam cannon with the energy cannon used by Tony in his Iron Man suit. The brainwave transmission system employed the same brain-machine interface technology based on thought wave sensing. The reconnaissance system was equipped with various optical lenses and high-power holographic scanners. Additionally, it incorporated an Arc Reactor as the energy core. In theory, the project should have been completed quickly.

However, the reason this project has taken Mark such a long time is that he has been distracted by numerous events that hindered his focus, such as Obadiah's betrayal, dealings with S.H.I.E.L.D., and matters within his own company. These events severely slowed down the progress of the Hover Cannon.

Furthermore, although Mark has mastered all the core technologies, Integrating various systems with modified technological principles and designing them to fit the appearance of a Transformers-like body is not a simple task.

Now that Mark has entered the virtual laboratory and activated the brain overclocking application, he has the necessary environment and sufficient time to complete the final design of the Hover Cannon.

Since the appearance needs to match the styling of a Hover Cannon and sports car, the exterior has already been predetermined. Mark's next step is to place each system in the appropriate position within the constraints of the unchangeable exterior and ensure they function as intended.

If, after trying all possible options, the requirements are still not met, Mark will need to redesign the mechanisms of each system to transform them into different machinery.

Fortunately, after expending a great deal of effort in trial and error, Mark finally identified the most suitable internal mechanical structure for the Hover Cannon. He completed the design of the Hover Cannon, in addition to the previously finished Hover Cannon main body design. One could say that Mark is now 99% done, with only the remaining 1% being the actual production of the final physical prototype.

"Baymax!"

(●─●) "I'm here, Master. How may I assist you?"

"Transfer the design of the Hover Cannon that I have completed to my personal server. Then, along with the design files in the previous folder, manufacture them according to the material and design requirements. I want to see the finished product when I return."

(●─●) "Understood, Master! The 3D printing equipment has started receiving the design data and is commencing production."

"Since I entered, according to the atomic clock, how much virtual time has elapsed in this virtual reality?"

(●─●) "Master, you have spent 6 hours, 43 minutes, and 22 seconds in virtual reality."

"Then, from the moment you last reported the time, how much real-world time has passed according to the atomic clock?"

(●─●) "Master, 24.202 seconds of real-world time have passed, and the ratio of time flow between the virtual and real world is 1000:1."

"1000:1, huh? The result is not bad. It achieved the time ratio of brain overclocking in 'Accel World.' And thanks to the assistance of the nutrient hibernation chamber, this time can continue until the nutrient fluid is depleted.

The purpose of entering virtual reality has been accomplished. All test results indicate the success of the virtual laboratory project. Now it's time to attempt to exit and return to the real world to check if the prolonged brain overclocking has had any impact on the body."

Mark extended his five fingers and pressed the void, summoning the function menu interface. He directly clicked on the exit button at the bottom. The light and shadow shifted, and when he opened his eyes again, Mark found himself back in the nutrient hibernation chamber where he had been lying before.

In reality, Baymax's duplicate performed a physical examination, confirming the safety of the virtual reality device and, more importantly, the safety of brain overclocking.

Having spent several hours in the virtual world but only a few seconds in the real world, Mark realized that it was far from enough time to complete the production of the Transformers-like body he desired. So he didn't get to see the Hover Cannon he had longed for as soon as he came out.

He opened his smartwatch and checked his schedule. There were still two virtual reality game development platforms and sales platforms to develop, and the Pym Particle issue was yet to be resolved.

However, having just solved the design problem of the Hover Cannon, Mark didn't have much motivation to tackle these platforms, which lacked technical complexity. But facing the epic boss that was the Pym Particles, he wasn't sure if he had the confidence to overcome it. For a moment, Mark didn't know what he should do.

"I just came out of the hibernation chamber, and my physical and mental states are in good condition. So I can't sleep even if I rest. Moreover, with the hibernation chamber, the amount of sleep I need has greatly reduced, which will inevitably give me more time in the future. Not to mention the time acceleration I can achieve in the virtual laboratory.

I really should think about how to make good use of my time—"

However, suddenly, a bright idea flashed in Mark's mind, reminding him of something he had forgotten. "I can't come up with anything for the future at the moment, but there's something I can try right now. I forgot to see how it feels to experience brain overclocking in the real world. Now that I think about it, it sounds quite thrilling!"

(●─●) "Master, please be cautious when taking risks."

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