The Supreme Overlord (Multicross)

Earth - Hidden Laboratory

"Dr. Saigou, the preparations for the Third Stellar Particle experiment are complete. Shall we begin?"

A researcher, clad in a white lab coat, nervously gazed at the bearded man in his early thirties standing before him, who was also wearing a lab coat.

The researcher's eyes were filled with admiration, and deep within his gaze, an almost uncontrollable fervor and excitement simmered, barely contained. His emotions were so intense that they affected his breathing, making it quick and shallow.

Dr. Saigou, despite his young age, was a world-renowned energy research expert, driven by a desire to develop new forms of energy that could change the fate of humanity.

After all, human wars are fundamentally struggles over resources.

But the resources that humanity can control are limited. To claim a larger share of the pie, competition among humans naturally arises.

This competition leads to bloodshed and war.

Theoretically, the simplest way to change humanity's war-torn history and inherent flaws is to enlarge that pie.

Developing new energy sources is the most urgent task facing humanity in this era.

Otherwise, the Earth's resources will eventually be exhausted, and that day will mark the end of humankind.

It was with a passionate heart and unwavering belief in changing humanity's destiny that Dr. Saigou embarked on this path of no return.

However, developing new energy is no easy task.

Even with financial support from large international organizations, Dr. Saigou's research had shown little progress over the years.

Yet, a recent discovery by Dr. Saigou had the potential to alter the course of human history.

Dr. Saigou's gaze drifted to a nearby glass container, his expression a mix of hope, hesitation, and fear.

Inside that glass container floated a thread as beautiful and radiant as a star.

The Third Stellar Particle—that was the name Dr. Saigou had given this wondrous filament.

This substance—or perhaps it wasn't a substance at all, as current human technology couldn't decipher it—was something Dr. Saigou had stumbled upon by chance.

Though its nature remained elusive, research revealed the presence of infinite energy within it.

After making this discovery, Dr. Saigou was overwhelmed with joy, believing it to be nature's greatest gift to humanity.

If the Stellar Particle could be mass-produced or if more of it could be found, wouldn't it be possible to meet humanity's infinite energy needs through unconventional means?

Unfortunately, Dr. Saigou was never able to find another Stellar Particle.

It was neither man-made nor divine; Dr. Saigou even entertained the outlandish notion that the Stellar Particle was born of the principles of the universe itself.

The three samples of Stellar Particles before him were the original sources, the only three in existence.

Even if no more Stellar Particles could be found, the research could not cease.

In this secret laboratory, Dr. Saigou and his research team began their study of these three original sources.

However, the research results were far from ideal; no existing human technology could affect the Stellar Particle.

After countless cautious experiments, the research team eventually discovered that the Stellar Particle only responded to humans—and only to a very select few.

If it couldn't be applied, then the infinite energy contained within the Stellar Particle would be meaningless.

With all conventional research methods failing, Dr. Saigou ultimately made a radical decision—

Since it only responded to humans, they would inject it directly into a human body and conduct a live experiment!

This was a decision that defied all ethical principles, especially since the first test subject would be entirely without precedent—there was no data to predict success or even calculate the odds.

Yet, despite this, Dr. Saigou was resolute, driven by his desire to save humanity's future.

In another container connected to the Stellar Particle within the lab lay a child, not yet fully grown.

A flicker of reluctance crossed Dr. Saigou's eyes as he looked at the child, who was his eldest son.

It wasn't that Dr. Saigou was noble enough to avoid sacrificing others, but rather that his own children had the highest compatibility with the Stellar Particle.

Under these circumstances, his eldest son naturally became the first test subject.

Perhaps out of guilt, or perhaps fear, Dr. Saigou averted his gaze.

He began to ramble to his wife, as if trying to distract himself:

"...After the first law of thermodynamics was established, people realized that energy could not be created from nothing."

"Then, someone proposed designing a type of device that could absorb thermal energy from the oceans, the atmosphere, or even space, and use this heat as the driving force for a perpetual motion machine."

"...This is the second kind of perpetual motion machine!"

"But after the German Rudolf Clausius and the Briton Lord Kelvin studied the Carnot cycle and the first law of thermodynamics, they proposed the second law of thermodynamics."

"This law's emergence marked the definitive death sentence for the second kind of perpetual motion machines!"

Dr. Saigou took a deep breath and continued, "...In 1871, the British physicist James Clerk Maxwell introduced the concept of Maxwell's Demon, a hypothetical entity."

"Maxwell's Demon was conceived as a way to challenge the second law of thermodynamics."

"However, in 1981, Bennett's paper pointed out that the dissipative process by which Maxwell's Demon controls the gate to let molecules pass from one compartment to another does not occur during the measurement process."

"This turned Maxwell's Demon into a paradox, ultimately disproving the theory."

Dr. Saigou clenched his fists and suddenly exclaimed, "But the Stellar Particle is different! It possesses physical characteristics that we humans cannot yet comprehend."

"It holds the real potential to achieve perpetual motion by surpassing the second law of thermodynamics in a way we cannot yet understand!"

"That's why I've named it the Third Stellar Particle, and if it can be used to create a perpetual motion machine, it will be the Third Type of Perpetual Motion Machine, or the Third Perpetual Engine!"

"This will be an achievement and a legacy unlike anything in human history!"

After delivering this passionate and fervent declaration, Dr. Saigou slumped, his energy drained.

Mrs. Saigou, standing beside him, gripped her husband's hand tightly, tears streaming down her face as she gently shook her head.

Finally, Dr. Saigou took a deep breath and issued the order, "...Begin the experiment!"

"Yes, Director!"

The researcher responded to the command and pressed a button on the control panel.

The experiment had been pre-programmed, and all it required was the press of a single button.

As the machinery whirred to life, the Stellar Particle in the container was injected into the child's body under the watchful eyes of those filled with either fervor or sorrow.

"How are the subject's vital signs?" Dr. Saigou asked anxiously.

"All vital signs are normal. The Stellar Particle is merging with the Firstborn. The fusion process is proceeding smoothly."

Hearing the researcher's report, Dr. Saigou exhaled in relief.

But suddenly, the researcher's voice grew tense, and he exclaimed, "Something's wrong! The data is off, and the cause is unknown!"

As the words left his mouth, the infant in the container began to crack and disintegrate, transforming into a shower of incomprehensible stardust before vanishing entirely.

Upon seeing this, Mrs. Saigou collapsed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.

Dr. Saigou turned deathly pale, his body swaying as he weakly instructed the researcher, "...Save the crucial data from the experiment."

After uttering these words, he knelt down beside his wife, hesitated for a moment, then gently patted her shoulder and whispered bitterly, "...We still have Iyazoi."