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Chapter 211 Energy Revolution (Two in One)

"Dr. Otto, what's inside is our Giant God Company's top secret. But before the official tour, I hope you can cooperate and sign this confidentiality contract first."

Tommy said, throwing a look at Dr. Connors.

The latter immediately understood and handed a thick stack of documents to Dr. Otto.

"No problem, I'll sign it right away."

Dr. Otto took a quick look at the contract and did not find any traps, so he readily signed his name on it.

He didn't think it was unnecessary.

On the contrary, I feel it is necessary.

If he had the finished product of controlled nuclear fusion, he would never show it to outsiders easily. He would have to take a series of countermeasures to prevent the possibility of secret leaks.

At the same time, Tommy's serious attitude also gave him a little more hope.

Maybe this time, his dream can really come true.

The energy problem that has plagued mankind for many years may really be solved in his hands.

Thinking of this, Otto couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

He took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then handed the signed confidentiality contract back to Dr. Connors.

Seeing how cooperative he was, Tommy nodded in satisfaction. He then entered a complex password himself and went through several different verification procedures before the explosion-proof door guarding the laboratory slowly opened.

"Come in, Dr. Otto."

Tommy made an inviting gesture, "What you want is in there now."

With a nervous and excited mood, Dr. Otto stepped into the laboratory.

The scene behind the door immediately took his breath away.

In the center of the laboratory, there is a huge ring-shaped device with a faint blue light flashing on it, surrounded by various complex instruments and equipment.

Yes, what Tommy showed to Dr. Otto was not the miniature Ark reactor on the steel armor.

Rather, it is an outdated early version that does not cover new elements.

If you take too big a step, you'll end up hurting your balls.

This is like asking a kid who has just entered kindergarten and doesn't even know the ten Arabic numerals to solve calculus problems in college.

How could he possibly answer that?
The same is true for falling onto the Ark reactor.

In Tommy's opinion, given Otto and his group's scientific level, it would be impossible to fully understand the technology of the Ark reactor without a year or two.

Wait until they figure out how to develop large reactors.

Tommy will come up with a more advanced version when the time comes.

Only by proceeding step by step and taking one step at a time can you most likely achieve success.

Besides, Tony Stark can't build a reactor right away.

He also did research for many years in the early stages, and also referred to his father's ideas and borrowed ideas from the company's large reactor.

Without these accumulations, he might be able to make a micro reactor, but the time it would take would probably not be as simple as a few days.

It was precisely because of this consideration that Tommy did not use his ultimate move right at the start.

Instead, they took out a relatively older model.

But what is considered an old version in the zombie universe is an unprecedented huge innovation in this world.

At least, Dr. Otto himself was deeply shocked by it.

He stared directly at the reactor in front of him, carefully observing every detail on it.

Although the device ran silently, he seemed to be able to hear a deafening roar in his ears.

It was as if a long-sleeping beast was awakening.

Or maybe it's like an unstoppable train rolling forward.

Yes, what he heard was the voice of the tide of the times.

If the Ark Reactor in front of us is verified to be real, it means that humans will have a safe and clean energy source and enjoy extremely cheap electricity.

This means that oil will lose its importance and be replaced by this clean energy.

Whether it's cars, ships, planes, rockets, or even spacecraft...

All equipment that requires energy supply will usher in revolutionary changes.

At this moment, a picture of the future quickly emerged in Dr. Otto's mind.

Cars on the streets no longer need fuel to start, but instead use quieter and cleaner energy.

Similarly, planes in the sky no longer rely on expensive aviation fuel.

It's not just these means of transportation on Earth.

The same principle applies to spacecraft and space probes, which can all be powered by the Ark Reactor.

Perhaps one day in the future, interstellar travel will no longer be an unattainable dream, and human plans to colonize space will be implemented!

“This is not just a revolution in energy.”

Dr. Otto whispered, with an excitement that was hard to conceal, "This will be a leap forward for human civilization as a whole. Human history will be completely rewritten at this moment!"

Dr. Otto is not exaggerating.

Throughout human history, whenever there is a new discovery in the field of energy, the world will usher in huge changes.

In the mid-eighteenth century, the steam engine was invented and used, and mankind entered the steam age.

Society has transformed from a traditional agricultural society to a modern industrial society.

Production technology has changed from manual labor to machine labor.

The enormous productivity has brought about earth-shaking changes in the entire human society.

In the 19th century, the generator was invented.

Various electrical appliances began to replace transmission machines and became new energy devices after the steam engine.

During the same period, there were major breakthroughs in the internal combustion engine.

A series of internal combustion engine-driven cars, ships, and airplanes developed rapidly, and oil was widely used.

Productivity surged again, and society moved further towards modernization.

It was not until the second half of the 20th century that mankind entered the technological age.

Atomic energy, electronic computers, space technology and bioengineering...

Many advanced technologies emerge one after another.

Now, a new era is coming.

The clean energy represented by the Ark Reactor will become another epoch-making breakthrough in human history.

Thinking that he would be able to leave his name in human history, Dr. Otto could not hide his excitement. His round face turned red and his hands trembled uncontrollably.

"Dr. Otto, Dr. Otto..."

Faintly, Dr. Otto seemed to hear someone calling his name.

Only then did he break away from fantasy and return to reality.

"Are you all right, Dr. Otto?"

Dr. Otto came back to his senses, only to find that the three people present were all looking at him with concern in their eyes. "Are you okay, Dr. Otto?" Tommy asked with a hint of teasing in his tone, "It seems that our Ark reactor has satisfied you."

"Yes, that's right, it's incredible."

Dr. Otto nodded, his voice a little hoarse, "It is my honor to be able to see such technology with my own eyes."

For him, the Ark Reactor has another meaning.

Its appearance proves that his efforts over the years have not been in vain.

Controlled nuclear fusion is not impossible.

Of course, this reactor is somewhat different from his research.

He was researching artificial suns that use thermonuclear fusion, while the device in front of him was an arc reactor that tended toward cold nuclear fusion.

The two routes are completely opposite.

This also means that he needs to start all over again.

However, Dr. Otto was not discouraged.

He is not some crazy person who is conservative and stubborn to death.

Since the truth is already before him, why should he cling to his old views?
Whether it is cold nuclear fusion or thermonuclear fusion, as long as it can benefit all mankind, what is the difference between the two?

And now, he can't wait to get to work.

"Don't worry, Doctor."

Tommy admires Otto's enthusiasm, but he wants to make three rules with Otto before he officially joins.

"This is not the right place. Let's talk in another room."

Leaving Connors and Morbius to stay and work, Tommy took Otto out of the laboratory, took the elevator to the floor below, and came to a spacious conference room.

There, Jin had already prepared several contracts, and the company's lawyer was also there.

"Please take a seat, Doctor."

Tommy found a seat for himself first, then pointed to the chair next to the conference table and motioned Dr. Otto to sit down.

Jin and the lawyer stood quietly by, waiting for the next conversation.

"Let's talk about your salary first. According to the company's highest standards, your annual salary is 10 million US dollars, not including bonuses."

"You can apply for an experimental fund of no more than 50 million US dollars each year, and you can receive it in batches, but it must be used for projects approved by the company."

"At the same time, the company also provides you and your family with a high-end residence. If you don't plan to move, it can be converted into a housing subsidy of $100,000 per year."

"Not only that, if you need it, the company can also help your spouse find a job. If you have children in the future, you can also enjoy corresponding education subsidies."

"What do you think, Doctor? Is there anything else you want to talk about?"

After listening to Tommy's introduction, Dr. Otto was completely stunned.

Twenty million dollars a year, not including bonuses.

He also has 50 million yuan in experimental funds to spend every year (he believes that his project will definitely be recognized by the company).

Not to mention that the company also took care of his family and even considered his wife's work.

Such generous conditions far exceeded his psychological expectations.

Even he dared not think so in his dreams.

And now, he finally understood one thing, that is, why Dr. Connors resigned before.

Under these conditions, which scientist could endure it?

He couldn't help it anyway.

What's wrong with scientists? Scientists are also human beings.

As a human being, you need to eat, and eating costs money.

Of course, it would be fine if he had to eat coarse food alone.

It is his dream to achieve controlled nuclear fusion, and he can work for Tommy for free.

But the key is that he is not alone, he has a wife waiting for him at home.

Just for this, he has to find ways to make more money.

Therefore, after just a quick glance at the contract, Otto signed his name on it.

He believed that Tommy would not cheat him.

After the contract was signed, the lawyer immediately took it for notarization.

Tommy didn't leave, he still had something to say.

"Also, Doctor, I have to remind you that while you are working for the company, all your research successes will belong to Giant God. Of course, we will give you corresponding bonuses and equity incentives based on your share."

Otto was not surprised.

He had long anticipated that large companies like Giant God would strictly control core technologies.

Moreover, Giant God is not the only company to do this.

This is true for most technology companies on the market.

Not to mention outside companies, even the university where he works is the same, they all want to get a piece of his patent rights and take 75% of the profits.

But considering the equipment and funding provided by the school, this number is still reasonable.

The patent issue has been settled, but there is another more important matter that needs to be resolved.

"By the way, Doctor, Dr. Connors told me that you have been conducting research on intelligent robotic arms recently, but I hope you can temporarily stop that project and transfer all your energy to the Ark Reactor project."

The four robotic arms were the Waterloo of Otto's entire life.

Because of the failure of the control chip, Otto was influenced by his own creation. His mentality changed subtly and became more and more extreme, which led to the birth of Doctor Octopus in the future.

What Tommy has to do now is to nip the danger in the bud and directly cancel the robotic arm project so that Otto has no chance of contact. Naturally, the tragedy that follows will not happen.

Otto felt a little sorry about this.

The intelligent robotic arm is one of the greatest masterpieces of his life, which he built specifically to assist him in completing the artificial sun project.

Because it is made of special metal, the entire arm is not affected by heat and high temperature.

The method of use is also very simple, as long as he uses thin wires to connect his cerebellum and mechanical tentacle necklace, he can use his brain to transmit commands through the spinal nerves to make the mechanical arm obey his orders and complete the entire experimental operation in an action that is difficult for humans to bear.

Moreover, in order to prevent the robotic arm from posing an intelligent crisis, he also specially researched a suppression chip specifically to protect his brain, allowing him to maintain control over the robotic arm, rather than the robotic arm controlling him in turn.

It can be said that he spent a lot of time and effort studying this equipment, and almost put in all his efforts.

After a long period of hard work in the early stages, only a small part remains to be completed.

But at this critical juncture, Tommy stopped his experiment, and Otto was of course a little unwilling.

But after thinking about it carefully, he felt that Tommy's suggestion made sense.

Compared with clean energy that can benefit all mankind, the robotic arm is really nothing. At most, it is just a useful tool.

Moreover, the robotic arm was built by him for the artificial sun with thermonuclear fusion, and it is not urgently needed in the cold nuclear fusion project.

In that case, he could just put it aside and conduct research on the Ark Reactor first.

It won’t be too late for him to continue building the robotic arm after the project here is completed. He can also use new energy to improve it and make this work more perfect.

"Okay, no problem, I can promise you this."

(End of this chapter)