From the explanation that Thomas gave while they were building the supercomputer, what they were doing was actually a small cluster. It would be like 4 computers integrated per network card, where each one carried an Intel Core i9 10900 processor, in addition to many rams memories.
Arthur's money would logically go towards building a cluster larger than the entire hotel room, but they couldn't do that now. What they were doing now is the Load Balancing type, as it is the most suitable type for Thomas now.
Using the maximum and even changing some things, Thomas managed to put 4 Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro on each motherboard, which were the MSI MEG Z490 GODLIKE. In the PCI's inputs, a TP-Link Archer T6E network card was placed, essential to assemble the cluster, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super video card, and a Creative Sound Blaster Z Pcie sound card, leaving a PCI-E x16 available for some future upgrade. Remembering that this is the configuration of only 1 motherboard.
All of this was being powered by 4 Real Plus 1200W sources, and the entire circuit was connected to a power stabilizer ... just so as not to set fire to the entire building.
This whole amazing cluster, and I must say colorful, was assembled in a few hours, thanks to Thomas' supreme intelligence and Arthur's extremely competent help.
Although Arthur has a great IQ, that shouldn't necessarily mean that he is very good at EVERYTHING and is an engineer in all areas. That is why Thomas was so much above him in this matter of computing, just as he is also better at fighting and using his mind for some things better than any genius mankind has ever seen. Everyone is special in their own way.
When they finished assembling it was already about 7:00 pm. Arthur was as usual, thanks to a good night's sleep and a day of relaxation, and Thomas was very tired, but very excited about the cluster to sleep.
They also managed to connect the cluster to the monitor Samsung Odyssey 34", G5 series, used for games, but anyone who likes to program knows very well its great utility. After that, the cluster was officially turned on ...
Or should, if the hotel's power was not suddenly turned off by overloading.
***
After another conversation with the manager, Arthur agreed to pay for the building's excessive amount of power before finally being able to try turning on the computer again.
As soon as it was on, Thomas was able to set the default and leave the computer to his liking. His excitement finally peaked when, with his incredible typing speed, he managed to get one of the programs on his wish list to work. It had something to do with the database.
He spent another 4 direct hours stirring before the tiredness finally overcame the emotion. Arthur had to put him to bed, since the new chair (a ThunderX3 TGC12) they bought was so comfortable that Thomas slept in it.
After Thomas finally fell asleep, Arthur wore a set of clothes similar to what he was that night when he went to Underworld the first time. The difference now is that he wore a black wolf mask, which he found on the street while buying things.
***
After doing the whole process of entering Underworld again, Arthur went straight to the tables next to the Betting Hall. He knew that at one time or another the girl who called him before would find him.
Logically, his passing was not unnoticed. The legend that was made last week was still alive: God of Fight, a low class fighter, raised his limits and managed to survive against the greatest fighters at his level.
If it were in a fantasy world, this kind of feat would be quite common here and there. In the real world, however, that would be as difficult as picking up any child and having him lift a 50 kg rock with one hand, while the other would put the thread on a fine needle. Really difficult ... (I think you could see how difficult it was.)
After sitting down and settling in, Arthur, being at least a little more confident, brought his cell phone and put his headphones on to relax while he waited. In this week of incredible physical effort, his only constant companion was music. Since she saved him from the abyss, every time he had a chance, Arthur would be listening to music. His taste could be said to be eclectic, but all the music that managed to make his hair stand on end was already on his main playlist.
With no one to bother him, Arthur closed his eyes to properly appreciate what he was hearing. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ)[Have fun ;)]
***
On the other side, away from the tables, was a very familiar group. If tips were put on for someone to know who this group was, there it goes: Five people from that group died at the hands of a certain someone and there was a coward among them, his name starting with V, from Vitor.
After a week of doing nothing and just waiting for their boss to give some orders, some people were starting to get dissatisfied and angry. His boss was Sinner, who Arthur 'killed' and now had him as a servant.
One of the men in the group, as robust as Sinner, was already hating his boss and Arthur to the extreme. Every moment his face was red and smoking. His nickname was Goliath.
After seeing Arthur go down the stairs and walk calmly as if nothing had happened, his hatred broke out and he spoke between his teeth: "I'm gonna kick his ass!"
His steps were heavy, as if he wanted to break the ground, and his gaze on Arthur was full of murderous intent. Even though he was a C-level, he was much stronger than any of the suckers who were killed last week.
After taking just a few steps towards Arthur, he saw a hand trying to pull him back. As soon as he turned, he saw that it was Vitor pulling him. Despair could be seen in his eyes.
"Don't go there. The chief asked us not to mess with him, even if he was much stronger. It may be a problem, even in the Guild, if you are going to kill him now." With a pleading tone, Vitor tried with all his might to pull Goliath back.
Goliath, watching that ridiculous scene, just smiled slightly.
Instantly Vitor felt his head being grabbed by a huge hand, which could pop it at any moment. Through a deliberate breach left in his ears, he heard Goliath speak the following words:
"Don't think that because you are the boss's brother, you can do whatever you want. I was just trying to get out of this fucking group, so ..." What he had to say was over when he just wrung his hand a little and Vitor's neck broke.
Now with a body in his hands, Goliath simply threw the body to the other members of the group, who were all shocked.
"Throw away!" Those were his last words to the group before heading towards Arthur.