The first rays of sunlight filtered through the blinds, casting soft shadows across the room. Evan's eyes opened slowly, but his mind was already processing the events of the previous night. The lingering thoughts of Amelia were still there, but the practical side of him quickly took over. There was no time for lingering emotions—there were things to accomplish, new goals to reach.
He was well aware of what had happened between them, but the night, the intimacy, all of it felt almost like a complication in the grand scheme of his plans. Still, Amelia had stayed with him, and while he hadn't expected the connection, the intensity of their night had disrupted the usual rhythm of his world.
He didn't dwell on it long, though. The test of his abilities loomed over him. There were advancements to be made—improvements to ensure his position wasn't just secure, but unshakable.
Amelia stirred beside him, her breath slow and steady as she remained in a deep slumber. Evan allowed himself a brief glance at her, wondering if this would affect their dynamic going forward. She had become a key part of his operations, but last night had undeniably shifted something between them. Would she become a weakness or a strength?
He pushed the thought aside. Now wasn't the time for distraction.
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The following weeks passed in a blur of work and experiments. Every moment Evan spent perfecting his craft was another step toward further solidifying his power. His focus on his mind shielding project consumed him. He was no longer just testing his ability to create mental defenses; he was improving them—making them impervious to even the most powerful telepathic attacks.
His first model had been decent but far from ideal. The basic structure had been laid out, but its reliance on external equipment and biofeedback systems meant it wasn't efficient enough to hold up against any serious threats.
Evan delved deep into his neural encryption system, reprogramming it from the ground up. He began with bioelectric resistance fields—a method to disrupt telepathic waves by creating interference patterns that were untraceable. The process was complex, requiring multiple levels of subtle electromagnetic noise to scramble incoming signals without making the user detectable.
Using his newly enhanced Energy Absorption, Evan also integrated bioelectric feedback loops—an improvement that would amplify the system's effectiveness by drawing on stored energy to maintain the mind shield at full power for longer periods.
At the same time, he didn't neglect his adaptive evolution. His body had already become nearly invincible in terms of physical defense, but now, he was focusing on using the energy from his environment to enhance his mental fortifications. The more energy he absorbed, the more he could draw from his internal battery to power his mind shield.
This process took weeks, but by the end of the month, Evan's new mental shielding gadget was nothing short of impressive. The device, a sleek, compact unit that could be worn discreetly under clothing, was capable of shielding his mind from even the most invasive psychic probes.
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Meanwhile, Evan's two new abilities had also reached Level 4 after rigorous testing and continuous enhancement.
Energy Absorption was now functioning at a level that transformed his ability to react. The absorption was so efficient that his body instantly converted stored energy into physical enhancements—boosting his strength, speed, and durability without him needing to consciously do anything. It happened passively, and the more energy his body absorbed from the environment, the stronger he became, amplifying his capabilities without even thinking about it.
Regeneration, too, had evolved into something far more powerful. At Level 4, it now allowed him to regrow entire limbs within a matter of minutes, working alongside his energy absorption. However, due to the nature of his passive abilities, Evan could not be harmed in any significant way. His body absorbed every impact, temperature change, or environmental stress without being injured. His adaptive evolution ensured that any force—be it physical or otherwise—was immediately absorbed and converted into increased strength, preventing any damage from reaching him.
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It was time for a final test to ensure his abilities were now flawless. He entered the testing chamber, a high-tech space filled with various equipment designed to simulate the most extreme conditions. His goal was to push his regeneration and energy absorption to their limits.
He began with a simple impact test—subjecting himself to the same force levels that had previously been impossible to endure. This time, however, he didn't need to consciously absorb the energy. His body did it automatically, immediately feeding the impact into his system. Every attack was absorption leaving no sign of damage at all.
Next, he ran a simulation that included extreme temperatures and electrical surges—forces that would have incapacitated a normal human within seconds. But Evan, through his adaptive evolution, absorbed the kinetic and thermal energy, converting it into usable strength. The energy feedback loops were in full force, and his mind shield stayed active, preventing any external force from intruding.
The results were clear:
No harm. No damage.
Evan smiled slightly to himself, a rare moment of satisfaction crossing his features. His body had reached a point of perfection—impervious to harm through a combination of Energy Absorption and Adaptive Evolution. There was no force, no impact, no environmental factor that could harm him now.
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After the tests, Evan stood in the center of the room, the air heavy with the scent of burned ozone and heated metal. His body was now a living weapon, and he had become something more than human—a new form of existence that no longer had to fear any conventional threat.
As the adrenaline began to subside, Evan's thoughts drifted to Amelia no, who had been quietly observing his progress from the sidelines. Their interaction over the last month had been unpredictable, but she had proven to be more than just a capable assistant—she had been a constant in the shifting world Evan was creating.
But as Amelia remained a steady presence, Evan knew he also need to make her strong enough to face anything.
He already have a perfect plan.