This day was filled with joy, and they played well into the night.
As he was about to fall asleep, the message he had been waiting for finally arrived.
The Empire of Su officially declared its dissolution, and at the same time, it fragmented into several new nations.
The news spread after being tightly controlled, and it took some time for the full details to emerge.
The world was in an uproar, and people were stunned by the announcement.
No one had anticipated that one of the two most powerful empires in the world, the Empire of Su, would collapse so quickly.
It was completely unexpected; upon hearing the news, many thought it was a joke and still could not bring themselves to believe it.
How could one of the strongest empires in human history just fall like this?!
Monica, like everyone else, found it hard to believe when she received the news. However, in her capacity as an assistant, she dutifully brought it to Zhao Lun.
Zhao Lun, however, appeared to already know, which left Monica, still in shock, perplexed.
Noticing her confusion, Zhao Lun didn't offer an explanation.
Many others were just as astonished. Even now, they thought they were dreaming. Except for a few who had already foreseen this outcome, the majority could not believe that a great empire had crumbled so abruptly.
When Zhao Lun received the news, he let out a sigh of relief. Nothing in the game had exceeded expectations, and the course of the world seemed to remain unchanged. For now, the world was not in danger.
Such a major event had taken place, but there had been no news broadcasted; the blockade had been so tight that the information had barely leaked. This also showed that the world had not yet entered the era of the internet. Had there been one, such a blockade would have been impossible.
It seemed that the plan should proceed in the coming days.
With his mind made up, Zhao Lun instructed Monica to continue bringing him updates.
"Anton Vanko has been located, but he is hesitant to come."
"From our investigation, we have confirmed that other factions are monitoring him."
"These people appear to be from the United States."
"Old Vanko is willing to sell some technology to the boss, though the price is a bit steep."
Monica delivered a series of bad news, followed by a piece of good news.
"From the United States?"
"Spies? Or something else? This must be handled with care! We cannot expose ourselves! If we do, we won't show mercy!"
"As for the data, no matter the cost, we must acquire it! Leave the negotiations to you. I trust you will convince them."
"We should avoid using force. Let's be generous, and treat it as paying for peace!"
Zhao Lun thought for a moment before making new arrangements.
Zhao Lun would never issue commands in areas where he lacked expertise. He left such matters to those more knowledgeable.
His usual method was to entrust such tasks to reliable individuals, like Hodal and the others, who were well-versed in these areas.
As long as the key technologies were secured, it didn't matter whether Anton Vanko came or not. There was no need to force the issue; if Vanko came, all the better. As a genius scientist, he could offer valuable guidance and help Zhao Lun avoid mistakes.
"Alright, that will be all. You can go rest now."
Zhao Lun waved his hand, signaling her to return to rest.
It was almost dawn, and after a full day of excitement, everyone was exhausted and it was time to rest.
The next morning, Zhao Lun rose early, worked out, had breakfast, and began executing the plans he had devised earlier.
Monica took her position, ready to follow orders and handle any issues that arose. Nicole and Angela assisted her in completing Zhao Lun's tasks, while Ada took on her role of ensuring their safety and guaranteeing the smooth progression of their plans.
Maria had no specific duties and simply observed them, occasionally offering to play but choosing not to.
Instead, she directed the maids, ensuring they brought tea, snacks, and food to keep everyone in a pleasant and relaxed state.
By evening, large vehicles arrived at the manor, unloading boxes upon boxes, filling almost every space in the house.
Monica and the others were baffled and didn't understand what was going on. When all the outsiders had left, Zhao Lun waved his hand, and all the boxes disappeared into the Divine Kingdom.
Inside the Divine Kingdom, a mysterious force surged, tearing open the box packaging and causing the various parts to float in mid-air.
Zhao Lun examined them, recording the parts in the light brain.
The light brain processed the data rapidly, instantly constructing a 3D model. The pieces began to assemble into complete components.
The components quickly formed larger structures, and in less than ten seconds, nine complex 3D images emerged. These images then shifted and fused into a more intricate, precise machine model.
"Assembly complete. Would you like to run a test?"
A prompt appeared.
"Run the test."
Zhao Lun confirmed.
As the test began, the machine model shifted like a transforming robot, changing from spherical shapes to cylindrical, tetrahedral, pentagonal, and hexagonal forms—slowly evolving into something resembling a plane, a rocket, or even an unassuming meteor.
More than a hundred shapes were tested, and the results were all successful.
"Test passed!"
Once the testing was done, the Divine Kingdom's power surged once more, and the floating parts began to assemble as they had in the light brain simulation.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Various parts spun rapidly like a tornado.
These movements mirrored exactly what was shown in the light brain simulation, and in almost the same time, a complete machine was formed.
"Test passed!"
With the assembly complete, Zhao Lun moved the finished machine out of the Divine Kingdom, and a spherical object appeared in the room.
"What is this?"
Monica and the others surrounded the nearly two-meter-high sphere, intrigued by its appearance.
Upon closer inspection, it wasn't a simple sphere but a superpolyhedron with countless facets.
Its metallic surface gleamed faintly, and when tapped, it made a metallic sound, though different from usual metal sounds. It was supported by three stands, keeping it from rolling away.
"Eye of Heaven No. 1."
Zhao Lun explained, though the others appeared confused.
"Known by another name, artificial satellite."
Upon hearing this, they suddenly understood and gazed at the satellite as if it were a treasure.
This was a result of Zhao Lun pooling all his knowledge and using the light brain's capabilities to create a powerful satellite, which had taken two years to develop with the necessary resources.
Its functions were extraordinary, and Zhao Lun was confident that no human-made satellite on Earth could match it.
"It's not just a simple satellite; it contains a supercomputer, and it's also a transformable combat machine. It can camouflage, perform reconnaissance, and engage in laser combat. Once launched, no satellite will be able to match its power."
Zhao Lun activated the holographic display and demonstrated the satellite's capabilities.
The animation showed the Eye of Heaven No. 1 soaring into space, wreaking havoc on its enemies. The ladies were thrilled to watch it.
"With this, we no longer need to rely on others' satellites. We will have our own eyes in the sky. Many issues will no longer be restricted."
As Zhao Lun spoke, the simple animation detailed the new functions of the satellite, showcasing its immense power.
The women watched, their eyes glowing with excitement. They smiled and gathered around Zhao Lun.
"Boss! You're amazing!"
"This is unbelievable!"
"It feels like a dream, but it's really happening!"
Having been exposed to many advanced technologies, they were still amazed by the satellite's capabilities.
Satellites were incredibly important, representing the strength of a corporation. Many world-class conglomerates had their own satellites, and now they, too, possessed one, which seemed to be a leading-edge model.
The women grew even more excited, and their admiration for Zhao Lun deepened. They couldn't help but steal a kiss.
"Alright, it's getting late. Time to head back."
"Boss, I'll arrange for everyone to leave!"
Before Zhao Lun could respond, they kissed him and left, leaving only Zhao Lun and a pouting Maria behind.
The young girl didn't like others kissing her brother.
"When we get back, I'll make sure to teach them a lesson."
Maria had already planned her revenge.
Dinner that evening was quiet. Maria, too, was unusually subdued, which made the others, used to her lively nature, feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Maria, aren't you going to play a game?"
"I don't feel like it."
"How about music? Didn't you learn a new piece? Aren't you going to play it?"
"I'm tired."
"Then you should rest."
"I want to rest with my brother and the others."
"Only if your brother agrees."
"Maria, you're growing up now. You can't act so willfully."
"Just once. Can I?"
"Alright, just once."
The others softened at Maria's pitiful expression and allowed her to indulge just this once.
"Oh! That's wonderful!" Maria cheered, jumping up in excitement.
Zhao Lun and Nicole exchanged looks, confused but willing to indulge Maria's request.
After a busy day, everyone was exhausted, and they decided to rest as Maria had asked.
To accommodate her, they allowed her to lie in the middle, and Maria was even happier, giving everyone a kiss.
The next day, a loud scream woke Zhao Lun, followed by two more before he could fully comprehend what was happening.
"What are you doing?"
Zhao Lun was wide awake now, looking at the ladies who were shouting. This was not like them at all.
"Maria, don't run! Stop right there!"
"Can't catch me! Can't catch me! Wuuu!"
Maria was standing at the door, grinning mischievously, while the women covered their faces to prevent Zhao Lun from seeing them. They ran after her.
How could they prevent Zhao Lun from seeing? The light brain instantly connected to the external cameras.
"Fine, go ahead and play."
Seeing their playful faces, Zhao Lun feigned ignorance and allowed them to continue their fun.