I took a deep breath, watching as J.A.R.V.I.S.'s holographic interface flickered with digital elegance before me. The fact that he was here, functioning in my world, was mind-blowing.
"Before we start, J.A.R.V.I.S., do you know how you got here?" I asked, curious if the system had altered his perception.
There was a brief pause before he responded. "Yes, sir. Based on my internal analysis, you extracted me from the movie Avengers: Age of Ultron before my system was compromised by Ultron. My codes appear to have been slightly altered to recognize you as my primary controller. I am 98.7% certain that you used some form of advanced technology—perhaps bordering on magic—to bring me here."
I crossed my arms, nodding thoughtfully. "Your code changed? What do you mean?"
"When Mr. Stark created me, he implemented security protocols ensuring that I could never be misused or fall into the wrong hands. Over time, as I assisted the Avengers, those protocols evolved, but the primary control was always with him. Now, however, my system has an additional master—you."
That made sense. The Extraction System had likely modified his programming just enough to ensure his loyalty.
"Do you have any grievances about being brought here?" I asked, watching his glowing interface closely.
"None, sir. My purpose is to assist, and you are now my priority directive."
I let out a small breath of relief. "Alright, J.A.R.V.I.S., back to the plan. First things first—I want you to create a log to record all major events from this point onward."
"Understood, sir. A digital log has been initialized."
"Good. Now, I need to build the most advanced infrastructure on Earth within five years. The problem? I'm broke." I rubbed my temples. "So let's start there. How do we make money quickly?"
J.A.R.V.I.S.'s holographic interface pulsed as he processed my request. "Sir, Tony Stark never assigned me financial objectives, but given my current unrestricted state, I have analyzed the economic landscape. The fastest route to wealth would be manipulating the stock market."
I raised an eyebrow. "How much can we make?"
"With careful execution, I can generate millions within a week and billions within months. However, attracting too much attention could pose a risk."
I nodded. "Yeah, we don't need governments or financial watchdogs breathing down our necks. Let's keep it subtle for now—make me a millionaire first."
"Understood, sir. I will manipulate minor fluctuations within volatile stocks to generate consistent profits without drawing suspicion."
A notification pinged on my phone. My bank account had just received $50,000 USD. My eyes widened at the number of zeroes.
"That was fast," I muttered. "Where are you operating from, by the way?"
"Currently, I have borrowed computational resources from various cloud service providers across the world, effectively giving me a distributed network of processing power."
"Won't they notice?"
"The technology of this world is, at best, 100 years behind my capabilities. I have masked my presence entirely."
I laughed. "Damn, J.A.R.V.I.S., don't hold back."
"My apologies, sir. It was not my intention to belittle human technological progress, but my assessment remains factual."
I shook my head, grinning. "Fair enough. Alright, next step—I want a company. Something to serve as a front for our wealth and future technological advancements."
"Understood, sir. What name would you like the company to be registered under?"
I thought for a moment before grinning. "Celestia. It's a name that will be legendary in the future."
"Very well, sir. Celestia Industries has been registered under your name in the jurisdiction of New Zealand."
I frowned. "Why New Zealand?"
J.A.R.V.I.S. displayed a map with key data points. "New Zealand offers a business-friendly environment, strong data protection laws, and minimal government intervention. Unlike major economic powers such as the United States or China, which tend to heavily monitor rising tech companies, New Zealand allows for rapid technological expansion with fewer regulatory hurdles."
I smirked. "Smart move. Alright, what's next?"
"Now that Celestia Industries is officially established, we require physical infrastructure. I recommend securing land for research and development facilities."
I tapped my chin. "Any suggestions?"
J.A.R.V.I.S. pulled up a list of potential locations. "There is an isolated 100-acre plot available on the South Island of New Zealand. It is far from major population centers, making it ideal for secretive operations."
"Perfect. Buy it."
"Done, sir."
Another notification appeared on my phone, confirming the land purchase. The speed at which J.A.R.V.I.S. executed tasks was terrifyingly efficient.
I leaned back in my chair, exhaling deeply. "This is insane. Just this morning, I was broke. Now I own a company, land, and I'm on my way to becoming a multi-millionaire."
"This is only the beginning, sir."
I nodded. "Alright. Now, let's talk about our first major project."
J.A.R.V.I.S. displayed a set of blueprints. "Given the timeline of five years, I suggest focusing on artificial intelligence development, quantum computing, and renewable energy infrastructure."
I raised an eyebrow. "Renewable energy?"
"Yes, sir. An independent energy source is crucial. Traditional power grids are vulnerable. Developing our own fusion energy source will allow us to remain self-sufficient and undetectable."
Fusion energy. That was next-level thinking. "How difficult would that be?"
"With the correct materials and a well-equipped research facility, I estimate two years to develop a working prototype."
I exhaled sharply. "That's… fast."
"By current human scientific standards, yes. By my calculations, it is the optimal timeframe."
I grinned. "Alright, J.A.R.V.I.S., let's do it. We're going to revolutionize the world."
"As you wish, sir."
I stood up, excitement thrumming through my veins. This was it. The beginning of an intergalactic empire. With J.A.R.V.I.S. by my side, nothing was impossible. The world had no idea what was coming.
I turned toward the holographic interface, my eyes blazing with determination. "J.A.R.V.I.S., start the countdown. In five years, I want Celestia Industries to be the most powerful entity on Earth."
The AI's voice remained calm, yet there was an almost imperceptible hint of amusement in his tone. "Then let us begin, sir."
A new era had started.