2 months have passed from this point, making Aluuin 6 months old now, his body development has densified and now appears close to 17 years old in height, his facial features sharpened and his weight was around 74 Kg (163.2 lbs) before augments. By influencing around 3.9 million people to match similarly to the Free States he has reached incomprehensible levels. When he was affecting 73,000 people he could hold close to 550 Kg (1212.6 lbs) for 4.5 - 5 hours until collapse, depending on weather conditions.
With an added multiplier of 1.05, he can lift close to 30.9 Metric Tonnes (68.12(x1000) lbs,) meaning that Aluuin can lift 45 average American cows with average effort, as they are at 0.68 Metric Tonnes (1.49(x1000) lbs.) Of course, he cannot lift it due to his small hand size and no known material of the time could hold such weight through a handle (such as the Hatfield Steel he introduced that was originally manufactured in 1882, it would shear apart.)
To counteract this force that would easily bend even Nano-Laminated Steel (which would make his body strong enough to break his own body through even flinching,) Aluuin has begun eating Chromium, Cobalt and Nickel through the mines he owns. He processed it within his body to plate his bones through an interlocking nano-lattice sheet of CrConi alloy of equal proportions. He also consumed enough Boron to create a Borophene mesh within his marrow and skin by going to the Hot Spring about 3 hours away in the same state as well.
It is non-visible, meaning he appears the same. But his weight had beyond tripled, now making him 225 Kg (496.1 lbs,) he must wear specially designed shoes under an auspicious robe that denotes his position within the clergy to make sure he does not sink within softer ground or sand while still appearing presentable. 'Maybe I can create these alloys within my body and then expulse them? I could act like a mobile blast furnace!' Aluuin internally joked.
'Actually, that's not a half-bad idea. However, with the amount I can consume and with it taking about 15 - 17 hours per 500 Grams of any material on average, I could excrete about 257.65 Kg (568.02 lbs) per year as filaments I designed my body to reduce internal damage, though treating my body so inefficiently is against my taste.' Aluuin calculated this result through the 17-hour version, now finding it implausible to do such a process, he will simply wait until the factories are made for them to then begin making more modern steel alloys.
Of course, he could wish for his body to make this more efficient. However, this process is much more complicated than what he makes it seem. At most, when he reaches his optimal size and has an increased internal stomach length, if he devotes even 50% of his cells to this process he could maybe make about 1.97 Metric Tonnes (4.35(x1000) lbs) of material if he consumes them in good ratios.
But an average factory can produce between 200 - 400 Metric Tonnes (440.93 - 881.85(x1000) lbs) per year. Aluuin just does not have the processes or the size in any capacity to be just like a modern factory. So he scrapped that project and instead devoted himself to the biological side of his powers; The development of protocadherin, CREB and ASPM genes for greater neuron efficiency and synthesis, with minor sinus editing for greater surface evaporation, helping with brain cooling.
While the process was slightly painful as he was adapting his nose bridge, sinuses and internal connections to the back of his throat for the parenchyma to not be negatively affected, it now means that his memory processes and information intake is capable of comfortably storing 5.5 - 6 Petabytes of information, and through efficient Tau + Beta Amyloid Protein synthesis, he now has a togglable photographic memory.
He can then do this process to others too (even potentially to animals,) which means he can now help others' conditions in less than a quarter of the time, through perfecting this process, he does this painlessly too. However, the amount of nutrients a person must eat after this process means that they will consume close to a quarter increase after this process. Which would be successfully circumvented due to the increase in crop yielding through better farming techniques and technologies and better importation.
". . . As you have heard from the development of my powers and how I wish to apply them, do you wish for your minds to be enlightened in the same way?" Aluuin asks gently to the people he has come to closely regard as the people he will always swear to love and cherish. They discuss it between themselves, "We agree to this, if we can even reach a twentieth of your intelligence, we will be grateful for eternity." Mother Ambrosina speaks in her usual tone, regarding him with reverence (much to Aluuin's nagging about it.)
""We also agree, 'Aluuin/Dear'"" Dad and Mum speak at the same time, looking into each other's eyes that say a tacit agreement, a bond that was built over the years they've been together, and the time they've been blessed with all the people they knew now. "Do you wish for it to be done in order of age, or randomly?" Aluuin asks, and everybody agrees to do it in order. Prioress Catalina, being the oldest of the group by 2 years stands forward.
Aluuin touches her forehead gently, the bioluminescent features begin to glow to show he is doing an action that would denote a miracle. He puts her into a temporary coma and places her onto the sofa gently while continuing this process, he makes the necessary changes as described over 25 minutes, and he is now done. He lets her rest as necessary, as manually awakening her could lead to more harm than good. Then Mother Ambrosina; Aluuin repeats this process with the gathered throughout the room, and all of them get this process.
This entire process took 14 hours in total (with rest breaks in between.) The 33 people collected were sound asleep, the development of the sinuses inadvertently also helping them breathe better during this process, meaning that some who used to snore no longer do so. They were resting for multiple hours on the sofas, the chairs, the table and even the carpet. The earliest woke up in 5 hours, and the latest (Aluuin's Father) woke up in 9 hours.
After the 10-hour mark was passed, where they were each given their high-nutrient gruel and did their stretching, they did mental tests and could see that their perception of time was slower than usual, similar to when Aluuin first came to this world. Some were discontent as they had to relearn their hand-eye coordination and proprioception but most felt it would pass soon. They also could more easily memorise and recall information. 'Their IQ and EQ with this and the previous edit would make them beyond even modern geniuses,
my guess is their lowest value is 155 and their highest is 180 or so. Neato!' Aluuin internally remarked, others heard this through their telepathic connection, and with their understanding of IQs being 100 as average, they swell in pride knowing that they have successfully become part of the most talented group of people to serve God and Aluuin. "Soon, His Holiness will return, will you do this process with him as well?" The inquisitive nun asked.
"I will, Sister Juliane. And his guards too." Aluuin speaks comfortably, now that they speak at a faster rate due to this change, Aluuin can speak more normally from his perspective. 'They will have to relearn how to speak more slowly soon, hopefully, they don't find it too tiresome.' Aluuin comments, others smirk when they hear this, as from the outside, it sounded closer to John Moschitta's record of fastest talker, almost like a blur to those who would otherwise not understand it if they did not pay attention.
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Aluuin helps them recalibrate their voices again, which took less than 15 minutes of continuous trialling, showing their unquestionable talent. They can now reliably communicate with normal people without sounding like a babble, and their information processing is great enough that they can comfortably add 10/1 Vision with 4 Colour-sensing cones, 45 Hz/87 kHz Hearing, a dog's sense of smell and increased touch sensitivity.
Their bodies were made more efficient and on average thrice as strong as they once were. This means that even with all of these changes, they're only required to eat 2x their daily caloric intake in total. When without such biological updates. They would more than likely need to eat 4.5x their daily caloric intake. They can live for up to 200 years and their biological ages were made to their primes again for 13 people who were above 40 years old in their group. With the previous change, all of them are beautiful in their own right.
'This will help those who suffer from old age, scarring or malformation quite well. This could also be used for well-done cosmetic surgery. I just need to develop proper Stem Cell control for limb reattachment or recreation for people with amputations or undeveloped body parts.' Aluuin internally comments, and others hear his internal monologue, knowing he will do as he says. "You always think of the people, it's good to see. I just hope you do not work yourself
too hard. . ." Mother Ambrosina mumbles with a trail at the end, her gaggle agreeing with her. "Heh, even (a) God commented I work too hard once." Aluuin jokes half-heartedly, however, it has the exact opposite effect, the Maid/Nuns stare at him bug-eyed, never expecting such a response from him. "If even God comments you work too hard when you showed us how he made the universe. You have to understand that you are going too far, DEAR." Aluuin's Mum comments with a tone that sounds calm, too calm.
Hairs rise in the back of Aluuin's neck, he begins to laugh awkwardly. "I have no choice but to work hard, that's how you had a chance of helping to bring me to this world, if I didn't put in the effort, there's an increased risk of you or others around me with a serious injury or even death. You would've had to put yourself through a cesarean section. And Dad is not the type to see you in pain, Mum." Aluuin pleads in a way that has a 'plausible' reason for him.
"We know it was you, and we thank you for it, for you were a hefty boy. However, developing your body in such a way has led to extreme pain for yourself which you ignore. We saw how your skin tore itself as you grew at a rate impossible for all. You had stretch scars that looked like bear claw marks. You're lucky you're an angel because otherwise you would've been permanently disfigured or even suffered from spinal issues like Scoliosis or Swayback.
You are doing enough for this world to help us already, please. Just take care of yourself, we love you as you already are. "You don't need to prove anything to us."" Mum and Dad say the last line at the same time, the heart of the matter being bare for a long while in front of them, yet they did not know how to say it, until now. They pleaded with Aluuin, where soon he was torn between a self-imposed 'duty' for the safety of mankind, or to develop more slowly. 'What should I do? If I do not use the power I was given, it will be wasted. . .
if I have the power, if I have the resources to help others within my grasp. Yet I do not apply so, others whose influence was lesser or who did not have the opportunity for growth would potentially stagnate and die. I do not wish to see unnecessary suffering, while I have seen enough pain that I believe it has hardened me a bit, the collective of humanity should be given a chance at peace; To have no enemies.' Aluuin blocks communication,
talking to himself in the process, he has been doing his best to stop conflict within areas he was capable of, and the work he has done was insurmountable to most. Yet it still never feels enough. 'It seems my saviour complex has been developing too well. While my inferiority complex has been reduced, I still exacerbated the issue within myself.' Aluuin internally remarks, this time with no one to hear him. They stare at him, almost dumbfounded.
They see the pain in his eyes, they see the guilt that gnaws at him for the lives he could not save. While he has saved many with his powers. Even bringing others from death (their belief, not the truth.) Aluuin sees those who were too far gone. They love him for the humanity he has, which seems greater than anyone else they know. Yet they do not know how to help him. Their hearts break, seeing his pain; While it has only been 6 months, they know 'everything' about him and his motives. Just as Aluuin knows them.
They know to trust him, to let him take the wheel most times. Yet it seems even the toughest of drivers requires rest. Mother Ambrosina, Prioress Catalina, Dad, Mum and the gaggle stare at each other, telepathically communicating ideas. Their eyes gain a sharp glint of determination to help Aluuin, as he has been working for too long. 'Shall we do this?' Prioress Catalina asks others rhetorically. ""Yes."" All answers are back in sync.
They all stare towards Aluuin with sympathy, Aluuin sees this and stares back with a stressful look in his eyes, internalising a panic attack to release it once he is hidden from the public. They can feel his emotions through the telepathic link and they see how he is trying to hide it. Many gain a sheen in their eyes as they feel sorry for putting so much stress on him, feeling they could have done more to help him. Of course, they already helped him beyond what others normally would, but they still wonder either way.
"No, all of you have already done more than enough to help me as my family. . ." Aluuin gets cut off, suddenly feeling a deep sensation of love and familiarity as all rush to him and give him a cuddle pile; Manners be damned, it seems. For all try to comfort him the best way they can. Aluuin begins to have a small tear in his eye, that then releases all his tension. "You are a man lost in time, it is fine to feel that you are no longer in your best way.
We care for you either way, even if you never had such powers. You would've done what was best for the world within your capabilities." Mother Ambrosina states with full conviction. With familial warmth in her voice. While the original was the villain, this one is David. One who will never fall down that path, and he never will do so. ". . . *Hic,* *Sniffle,* Thank you, I never really trusted myself on what I could do, but all of you give me strength." Aluuin says, with greater judgement on his capabilities and his future choices.
He can share a greater part of the burden, more than he already is doing. They all have the necessary knowledge provided. Both scientific and internal. They all know each other as best can be, while David still hides his past; It is necessary to survive in this world, and once he is ready to tell the truth, he will do so. But not today. For the lives of millions are at stake in the development of his influence. And funnily enough, all this took less than 10 minutes.
Others saw them standing, then muttering fast yet incomprehensible sentences, then suddenly they saw a hug. Others wonder if it was a strange ritual, but they ignore it. For it is something that they are used to, they continue developing the town at an unprecedented rate as usual. The knowledge provided for blueprints now means that in total, 80% of structures are complete, only leaving extra homes for when new families are made or move in. The town has grown to a population of 810,000. And counting the original slaves. . .
974,000 people in total have chosen to join out of their free will. Seeing this town as a haven; A sanctuary built from an Archangel's grace. And there is still room for close to 500,000 more. Taxes are low, and self-sufficiency per structure has reached exonerable levels. Areas for conservation of animals and plants of endangered species are kept, and fields of many areas are at minimum 15 Years ahead of time, written within storage and libraries.
Even if one was destroyed, many copies remain. It is close to becoming a place of enlightenment throughout the area. New York is close to 697,000 people. Manhattan is close to 350,000. The town that they once knew was being developed, has a population greater than cities created 200 years prior. Some are even remarking that it is becoming the Capital of the Western World. Which Aluuin tries to dissuade as it is not yet fully developed, additionally, a system must now soon be formed, even if the people are 'enlightened.'
People from all around the State, of all Nationalities, Genders and Religions visit the town as a holy place. Those who once saw themselves as slavers came to see a beacon of hope, a representation of an ideal of equality to all within what is being built within the countryside. A council was formed, and the same developments were made to those who had the greatest contributions. Those who saw themselves as slaves once now see true freedom.
In a room: "*On his knees, with his hands forward, as if asking for his hands to be caned* Please, I wish to join, my Lord. I will do anything to atone!" Jonathan Norcross, who was elected to run for Mayor in Atlanta, Georgia wished to resign, "*Bows in a revering manner* Me too, my Lord. For I have sinned too much." James Milton Smith, who is the governor of Georgia; Came to personally visit Aluuin as both were once patriotic of a state that was dependant on slavery, they say they felt they must join to never commit that mistake again.
As such, we see once powerful men brought down due to a developed consciousness by the end of the day. And in the future, many others, both men and women who once wished to propagate such a flawed system shall do the same. Jonathan Norcross and James Milton Smith are examples of those who can truly change; Just with a little push by a person they come to trust. Just like any other who they see as a friend or family.