Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 627, Section 41. Just call it...
We have fully understood your request.

At the KK team's residence, the designers of Tsunami felt completely at ease as rare visitors.

After thoroughly understanding all of Carl's requirements and examining the firearms he provided, they said, "Rest assured, we can definitely build the weapon you want—this is the perfect challenge for us."

"Can all these requests really be met?"

Carl was somewhat surprised by the tsunami designer's words. Although he was the one who made the request, it would have been wise to set his expectations at around 60%.

He had thought that if the Tsunami Design Bureau couldn't fully realize his vision, he could simply remove the intelligent aiming function or simplify some components. However, the other party stated unequivocally that his requirements would be fulfilled 100%.

Treatment that guarantees a request will be fulfilled.
Is this the strength of one of the world's top three weapons designers? It certainly lives up to its reputation.

“Of course.” The tsunami designer was clearly satisfied, seeing Karl’s incredulous expression.

For designers like KK, whose bones are steeped in genius-like arrogance, to be able to show such amazement is undoubtedly the ultimate consolation for their vanity.

The designer in charge of the liaison continued, "Your requirements are very similar to the 'Malorian 3516' that we are familiar with—but that is an antique from half a century ago. We have already cracked all its technical secrets. The reason we did not adopt a similar design is purely due to cost constraints, and the fact that very few people in the world can control such a three-function composite weapon."

He gave Carl a meaningful look: "But if it were you—we're sure this design would be the perfect match."

After formally discussing the design proposal, the tsunami designer finally demonstrated the core competencies that led to his selection as the representative. This well-timed compliment, delivered after KK's amazement, is undoubtedly an excellent strategy for fostering a good relationship between the two parties in business negotiations.

After a brief pause, he continued:

“The design we plan to use is much more advanced than ‘Malorian 3516’. In fact, I have already received the preliminary design proposal from the department. Before discussing the specific details, I would like to ask you a question first – have you heard of the concept of ‘transformation’?”

"Transformation?"

The familiar word immediately conjured up images of Transformers in Carl's mind, but if it were a weapon...
"What exactly are you referring to?"

“A weapon with only multiple functions is too simplistic for us; it doesn’t do justice to your level.” The designer leaned forward, his voice brimming with barely concealed excitement. “Our plan is to create a fully adaptable weapon system that can adjust in real time to your needs—whether it’s combat range, firing mode, or usage method.”
Imagine a weapon that can freely transform into a short-barreled sniper rifle, a short-barreled shotgun, and a handheld energy cannon, and even expand into an automatic submachine gun and a charged pistol. What do you think of such a design?

Transforming and convertible weapons?

Before Carl could finish speaking, V, who had some technical expertise, offered his opinion on this very tempting, even overly tempting, design idea.

"Is this really possible?"

Before Carl could respond, V, who was quite knowledgeable about technology, frowned and interjected, "Energy supply alone is a major problem—different weapon modes have vastly different energy requirements. Sniper rifles need a stable and continuous power supply, while shotguns require instantaneous burst power, not to mention the need to consider the charging cycle of energy weapons."

Faced with V's question, the Tsunami designer calmly took out his equipment and pulled up the holographic design projection that had just been sent. It has to be said that the design, which brought together the geniuses of the entire design department, was truly terrifying; they had already come up with a general plan in just one morning.

"This is our groundbreaking 'Tidal Energy Core' design, a specialized R&D design by our San Francisco Tsunami Design Bureau division. It is expected to be launched to the market within the next ten years, and Mr. KK's request for customization allows our design to be launched in a win-win manner."

A blue light device, resembling a deep-sea vortex, appeared in the projection. "Traditional weapons use a single energy pool, while we mimic the tidal patterns of the ocean—"

“Poetry can’t solve the laws of physics,” V questioned. “The law of conservation of energy doesn’t change just because of a metaphor.”

"Please let me finish." The designer's fingers slowly traced the projection, and the blue light suddenly split into red and yellow turbulent streams. "The dual-frequency resonance energy capsule, the red stream is responsible for continuous output, and the yellow stream is dedicated to burst demand, just like" He paused deliberately, looking at V, the art critic, "the blood and adrenaline flowing in your body at the same time."

V's pupils contracted slightly. Based on his observations, he had begun to understand the Tsunami Design Bureau's thinking.

The designer took the opportunity to pull up the data stream: "The biggest flaw of the Malorian 3516 is its use of static energy distribution."

“Dynamic allocation?” Carl suddenly spoke up, the blue light from the projection dancing in his eyes. Not being very knowledgeable about equipment, he didn’t quite understand what this so-called dynamic allocation meant.

"More accurately, it's 'premonition allocation'." The designer lightly touched behind his ear, and the holographic projection suddenly transformed into a combat concept scene. "When the grip senses a change in your muscle contraction pattern, the system will complete energy allocation 0.1 seconds before you pull the trigger." The weapon demonstrated in the scene showed no energy delay when switching forms.

"Of course, if you use a connection method, such as directly connecting the weapon with a prosthetic body like a monomolecular wire, then this switching mode can be accelerated."

As he spoke, the designer slightly raised his hands, demonstrating the conceptual changes within the holographic projection.

Even when faced with the objects projected in the holographic projection, V remained undeterred:

"In an electromagnetic interference environment, such a precision system is probably not as good as traditional kinetic energy weapons. You want to combine the design of traditional kinetic energy weapons, but the design concept uses the template of smart weapons. Won't this fail at critical moments? Our requirements are that there are ways to deal with various situations."

I didn't actually bring that up.

Carl actually wanted to say that, but seeing the two technicians chatting, he decided to just listen quietly and not get involved.

Faced with V's doubts, the designer spoke up: "We've tested it." He suddenly pulled up extreme environment data, "In a high-intensity magnetic field, traditional weapons will fail, but the tidal core will instead enter 'storm mode'." The projection suddenly showed that the energy output curve was rising instead of falling, "Irregular interference just happens to become our additional energy source."

"Can this really be done?"

V took out his holographic data panel and quickly swiped his finger across it to bring up a set of parameters: "Based on experimental weapon test data, and using data from Comto, the company that excels in developing smart weapons, the failure rate of any smart weapon system under EMP attack exceeds 88%. Your fancy transformation system is likely to become an expensive piece of scrap metal in actual combat."

Faced with V's questions, the designer's lips curled into a mysterious smile. He didn't feel the slightest impatience with V's constant questioning. On the contrary, it was precisely because of the questions from an expert that he could enjoy the pleasure of explaining and completely convincing and persuading the other party.

Although he couldn't reveal the core design of the 'Tidal Energy Core' due to confidentiality and technological reasons, as its designer, he could easily convey its meaning to intelligent individuals by presenting some external design elements. The Tsunami Designer switched the projection to a completely dark interface: "You're right, if it were just an ordinary intelligent system." A slowly rotating hexagonal core appeared in the darkness, "But the essence of the Tidal Energy Core is—"

“Biomechanical fusion technology?” V stared at the rotating hexagon, his voice wavering for the first time. He leaned closer to the projection, his fingertips unconsciously tracing the patterns on the core surface—patterns that were alternating between light and dark as if breathing.

Damn, this design.
V always thought that his current technical level was quite good, and that he could have his own insights into everything. However, he also believed that some designs were simply impossible to achieve. But as it turns out, Carl's saying that "talented people are as numerous as carp crossing a river" is really true. What he felt was impossible or difficult to design was not impossible or unachievable in front of others.

Seeing that V already had a hint of understanding and admiration on his face, the Tsunami designer smiled.

He then corrected some of V's errors.

“Compared to biomechanical fusion technology, or more accurately, mimicking the attachment system of deep-sea zombie worms, since our company doesn't engage in biological research like biotechnology.” The designer's finger traced a line, and the hexagonal core suddenly 'came to life,' countless nanoscale tentacles appearing on its surface. “These liquid metal microorganisms can autonomously reassemble circuits in electromagnetic storms; we call it—”

“A living lightning rod.” Karl understood this time. His eyes gleamed as he pointed to a wildly fluctuating data stream on the projection. “These fluctuations… you’ve converted electromagnetic interference into weapon charging?”

The designer nodded: "Of course, this is just a concept design now. It will definitely be affected by EMP interference. What we are looking for is to minimize the failure rate. After all, even kinetic weapons have a series of component details such as gunpowder and jamming."
This is unavoidable. I think you can understand our core design. We can even convert electromagnetic interference into energy, and as for the absorption of ordinary energy—I probably don't need to elaborate.

Silence fell over the hall.

Carl noticed V unconsciously stroking the data panel with his fingers. Knowing V well, Carl knew this was a small gesture he had come to approve of.

The tsunami designer added a decisive sentence in a soft voice: "After all, a real tsunami never fights against the reef, but rises by borrowing its momentum—" He paused for a moment, a barely perceptible blue light flashing in his metal prosthetic eye, "The most cutting-edge technology should not be used to conquer nature, but to learn to dance with the storm."

This designer, who always spoke with poetic metaphors, had now convinced V with his imaginative ideas. Seeing that the team's strategists had all nodded in agreement, Carl naturally stopped raising objections.

“You should apply for a job in biotechnology,” V sighed with a hint of admiration. “You could definitely become a principal investigator.”

Upon hearing this, the designer unconsciously rubbed the lines on his palm with his fingers—a habitual gesture of his: "Thank you for the compliment," he said, a fiery smile playing on his lips, "but unfortunately, my romance is always just the sigh at the moment a bullet is fired."

May I have the honor of knowing your name?

Karl roughly understood that the tsunami designer in front of him was the core system designer of the gun he had ordered, and he showed the necessary respect to such an excellent craftsman.

In response to Karl's question, the tsunami designer smiled and said, "You may call me Neptune."

"Neptunus?"

Karl listened to the name, which sounded strangely familiar, and after a moment's thought, he realized what it meant.

The tsunami designer was equipped with a Chinese voice chip and conversed with Carl in Chinese. The name he uttered has many translations in Chinese: Neptune. If a more common, or more popular, name were used, it would be...
'Neptune'.

The Roman god of the sea corresponds to Poseidon in Greek mythology.

This name, Tsunami Design Bureau, Neptune.
"This isn't your real name, is it?"

"But after designing the tidal energy core, that became my name."

After listening to the tsunami designer's words, Carl understood.

Just like KK and Vincent's V, they are names I chose myself, but I use them more often in the industry, and they've almost become my real names to outsiders, right?

“Well then, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Neptune.”

Karl said that he only used the word "sir" when showing respect to an older person, and then without hesitation took out his Night's End, Humble Letter, and Yinglong and placed them in front of Neptune.

"Then I'll hand over all my weapons to you."

Since he had already made his decision, it wouldn't hurt to hand over his personal weapon; that was the attitude Karl was showing.

Neptune was very satisfied with Karl's decisiveness. He looked at the weapons placed in front of him, which had become famous as Karl had become active, and took them one by one to check them, nodding.

Finally, he looked up and asked KK a question.

"What is the name of this weapon?"

A new weapon is usually named by its designer, but Neptunes was willing to give that honor back to the weapon's user.

"What is this weapon called?"

Karl, of course, did not hesitate for a moment; he had already thought of a name for the weapon.

"It's called KK."

This is a legendary name.

(End of this chapter)