The sun was setting over Paris, casting a golden hue on the sprawling headquarters of Luminara Media Group. Known as the strongest media group in Europe and only behind the five giants of Hollywood.
Today, however, the esteemed boss of Luminara had stepped away from his busy schedule to welcome a very special guest.
"Dad, you didn't have to come in person; I could have just come myself," Viktor said, standing at six feet tall with a lean, athletic build—a result of the fencing lessons his mother insisted on to instill discipline and agility. At eighteen years old, Viktor held immense respect for his father.
"What are you saying? I'm so happy to see my son after five months; of course, I had to come," Hugo Armand said proudly because his son had just returned from abroad and obtained his second PhD at only eighteen.
As a reborn, Viktor understood why his father was proud; it was because he didn't have to worry about the future of his empire and thought his son could inherit the business.
That's right, Luminara was not just a media company; it was an empire built on the dreams and vision of one man—Hugo Armand.
Founded in the early 1980s, Luminara had grown from a small production house into a global powerhouse, seamlessly blending traditional media with cutting-edge technology.
Its divisions spanned film and television production, digital media and streaming, publishing, interactive entertainment, and broadcasting.
With a reputation for high-quality content and groundbreaking innovations, Luminara has become a household name.
"Speaking of which, Viktor, why did you come to the company? You could have directly returned home."
Viktor chuckled. "Well, I wanted to talk to you about work, and you know, Mother has provided work talk at home."
"Work?" Hugo frowned. What work could be more important for his son to come directly after the flight?
"Dad, you knew that I have studied very hard since childhood because I wanted to create a virtual reality game one day."
"During these years, my studies have been very profound, and now I'm inventing a new technology."
"It's a camera that's able to record 1080p HD video with high bit rates. My research should be finished in about two to three months."
Hugo, who was a little worried, was instantly happy and filled with ecstasy. He didn't doubt that Viktor was lying to him and trusted him very much since Viktor never lied to him.
Although Hugo isn't a professional, he knows that the current best camera in the world is only able to record video with a maximum resolution of around 720x480 pixels.
Seeing that his father didn't raise any doubts but was happy, Viktor was very pleased with the trust. He continued.
"I want to create an independent company since we aren't in the same sector, so I need your help with the paperwork and the funds to continue my research. After finishing, I want to cooperate with Luminara Media for the first movie with a resolution of 1080p."
"I already have an idea for the movie. I need your help to contact some writers who could help translate it into a script."
Although he had been in the industry for more than twenty years, Hugo was a little tempted by the opportunity presented by his son. As for the issue of Viktor asking him for money, he was very happy about it.
"Well, Viktor, I'm impressed with your achievement, and as a father, I'm very proud of you. Don't worry about the rest; you can continue your research with peace of mind."
Hugo didn't concern himself with the movie Viktor mentioned; even if it failed, it would not change anything.
"I will arrange the company and movie matters. Speaking of which, what's the name of the company?"
Viktor had already thought about it. Although this world is in 2005, it is more backward than Viktor's original world in 2005.
He will have to innovate many things to gain a good reputation, and the name of his company is based on this.
"I have thought of a name. It's called Armand Innovations."
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After his discussion with his father and telling him his plan, Viktor chooses to return home while his father still has some work to do.
On the way, Viktor couldn't help but recall his two lives with a little melancholy.
In his first life, he was a Lawyer; he can be considered a little genius since, despite being an Otaku who watches new anime and reads novels, he managed to obtain his PhD in law.
Unfortunately, he didn't have the chance to play the virtual reality game of his dreams because he was dead just two months after obtaining his PhD.
The good news was that he was reborn like in the novel, and the bad news was that it seemed to be not in the 21st century.
It means that even if he was reborn in the same original world as his, he would have to wait more than 20 years to watch the following of his favorite anime.
His only wish was that it was a parallel world; he would have the whole time to watch different movies and anime and play games in this world.
His wish was half happened; this world is a parallel world. The work was different compared to his original world, but almost at the same level, and the movies and others were truly entertaining.
The gist is that civilian technology is a little behind compared with the rest. Can you believe that even in 2005, there's no news about wireless Bluetooth headphones?
After much deliberation, he chose to work hard and pursue his dream of virtual reality, but this time, he will be a leading figure in the creation even if the chances are slim.
After making a decision, he graduated from the school very early and entered the university, where he obtained his diploma with pride.
Then last month, when he was preparing for his second PhD in computer science, he awakened a system.