Wanjie Hotel: Iron Man is not allowed to charge

Chapter 167 Superpower Development Technology Acquired (7K views, please vote)
At 4:30 a.m. sharp, Flora walked into the Iron Hotel.

"Hi, Charon."

"Hi, Flora."

Charon looked up at Flora and gave her a pure white smile: "The gym is ready, and the lights are on."

"Thank you!"

Flora walked towards the elevator in a cheerful mood, asking as she went, "Where's Wen Ming? Will I be able to have breakfast made by him this morning?"

"It's highly unlikely we'll get to eat it."

Charon hesitated for a moment, then said, "You should talk to the boss. He was busy working last night and hasn't gone to sleep yet."

"Still not asleep?"

Flora paused, turning around in surprise: "Didn't you sleep all night?"

"Yes, I have already delivered the tea three times."

Charon's words made Flora freeze in place: "Can I go see him?"

"I can ask around for you."

Charon smiled and said, "I believe the boss would be very happy to see you."

Flora nodded, then walked to the rest area and sat down.

Charon then entered the elevator and went to the laboratory on the second basement floor.

……

"This is awesome! Queen, the tree diagram designer actually stores all the superpower activation methods and experimental data of Academy City. Perkins and the others no longer have to worry about not being able to enhance their abilities!"

Wen Ming excitedly reviewed all the stored information in the tree diagram designer's database, becoming more and more excited as he read.

In the universe of "A Certain Magical Index," the so-called superpowers, apart from those born with them, are all acquired through drugs, hypnosis, and electrical stimulation.

Academy City has existed for over 50 years and has developed a very scientific and sophisticated system for stimulating superpowers.

Although it's impossible to activate everyone into a power user, Wen Ming only needs to follow the instructions to have a high chance of activating Perkins, Marcus, Rebecca, and others into power users.

As for what kind of superpower one will acquire and what level one will reach, that depends on one's innate talent and physical condition.

Compared to this technology, the design blueprints and data for the high-powered, high-tech offensive weapons in Academy City seem less impressive.

"I feel that the cloning technology here is also very impressive. A powerful clone can be created in 14 days, and the cost is only $1300."

There are also 'learning devices' that allow them to learn knowledge and how to use superpowers in a short period of time, which are even more impressive.

Qinghou, standing to the side, was equally excited.

With the integration of these technologies with those of Elysium, the technology at the Iron Hotel is bound to experience a major breakthrough.

"The real cost is not that low."

Wen Ming sighed slightly: "1300 US dollars is the production cost. If we add the manufacturing costs of facilities such as petri dishes and learning devices, it will easily cost tens of millions of US dollars."

Fortunately, R&D costs were reduced, but continuous investment will still be needed to advance the technology in the future.

Industrialized production is the only way to reduce overall costs. Even with Wenming's resources, making these things a reality would require a huge amount of money, even if he had all the blueprints.

"However, these cloning technologies give Bulma the simplest way to create androids," the Blue Queen laughed. "She only needs to clone her own cells."

Wen Ming was silent for a moment before saying, "Cloning technology must be regulated and cannot be sold in stores."

Qinghou paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "I understand. I will not show this technology to any of them."

If cloning technology falls into the hands of malicious individuals, it will inevitably lead to disaster.

The most famous example is in the Superman universe, where Lex cloned Superman more than once. Even though these clones were ultimately less powerful than the original, they still caused a lot of trouble for the Superman universe.

In "A Certain Magical Index", 20000 clones of Misaka Mikoto were all used to feed Accelerator and let him torture and kill them, all in order to create a Level 6 Absolute Power user who surpasses humanity.

Wen Ming wasn't a saint, but he knew very well that this technology required extreme caution.

If someone were to sneakily clone themselves, that would be hilarious.

"There are also learning devices that can change a person's personality, meaning they can easily brainwash people."

Those 20000 Misaka Mikoto clones were brainwashed.

The more I see these advanced technologies being used for nefarious purposes, the more I realize that Academy City isn't as wonderful as I imagined.

"Okay, I'll mainly showcase the high-tech technologies of Elysium and Academy City, including high-tech weapons, civilian technologies, and biomedical technologies."

Queen Qing knew Wen Ming best, and she quickly compiled a list and gave it to Wen Ming to review.

Wen Ming took a sip of tea and had just begun the investigation when there was a knock on the door.

"Boss, Flora wants to see you."

"Flora?"

Wen Ming looked at Charon, who had just walked in, with a puzzled expression: "What time is it? When did she arrive?"

"Just arrived, boss, it's 4:30."

Charon gave a reminder.

Wen Ming then realized that he had been studying materials all night.

"Boss, go see Flora. I'll change the tree diagram designer to Haihou's mainframe, and I'll also upgrade Haihou's main program to make it more compatible with this supercomputer."

Qinghou glanced at Charon with a smile and immediately deduced that Charon had deliberately used Flora to urge Wenming to go to sleep.

Wen Ming stood up and stretched: "Alright, when Pepper comes later, have her go back and buy an Ark Reactor from Tony. It will serve as the energy source for the new mainframe of the Sea Queen and the underground laboratory, hospital, and shooting range. The hotel will continue to use municipal electricity for daily use, and the Ark Reactor will only be used as a backup power source for the hotel."

Then you package up the technology you've prepared and sell it to him, Bruce, Laura, and Bulma to settle accounts and pay off debts.

"Don't take out that six-feather device; I need it later."

"Okay, boss, go quickly, don't keep Flora waiting."

Queen Qing knew very well that Wen Ming had been under a lot of pressure since he started accumulating debt, so she really wanted him to relax.

Wen Ming straightened his clothes and followed Charon downstairs. Flora, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately stood up: "Why are you staying up all night again?"

Seeing that Wen Ming didn't seem too tired, Flora breathed a slight sigh of relief, but still complained, "You promised me you would take good care of your health."

"Sorry, I was working on a new collaboration project last night, so I ended up staying up all night."

Wen Ming made up an excuse and said, "Go and train first. I'll make you your favorite minced meat and egg custard later."

"No, I want you to go to sleep now."

Flora looked at Wen Ming seriously: "I'll just eat at the hotel buffet later."

"Don't worry, I'll make you breakfast and then go back to sleep. I promise I won't get out of bed all day."

Wen Ming raised his hand to assure her, "I just drank some tea and I'm wide awake right now. I can't sleep at all."

Flora bit her lip: "Really?"

"real."

Wen Ming said sincerely, "Go ahead, I'll have breakfast with you and then go rest."

Flora was slightly relieved and went upstairs with her sports backpack.

"Boss, she cares about you a lot."

Charon provided timely assistance, and Wen Ming nodded, then said, "In the future, if you care about me, you don't need to go to such lengths."

Charon gave a bright smile: "I feel that things like this are better done by beautiful women."

A warm feeling flowed through Wen Ming's heart.

He was about to go to the kitchen to see what ingredients were available when a lazy voice suddenly rang out: "You didn't sleep all night?"

Wen Ming turned his head and saw Natasha standing prettily behind him, looking exhausted.

"Did you just finish a mission?"

Wen Ming walked up to her with some concern: "Go to the guest room and get some sleep first."

I may be very tired, but Natasha is even more tired.

"Yeah, I just finished a task and was trying to squeeze in some time, but then I heard you didn't sleep all night."

Natasha licked her dry lips: "Do you still have the strength?"

“I have plenty of energy and time, but I think you need to get some sleep first.”

Wen Ming reached out to Charon, and a room key was immediately handed to him. Natasha thought he would take her to a guest room, but the elevator went down to the second basement level instead.

"Where are you taking me?" Natasha asked, somewhat puzzled.

"The medical pod has been delivered, and I've been waiting to treat your body."

Wen Ming's words made Natasha's body tremble violently, and her eyes quickly reddened.

"Thank you!"

Natasha lay on the treatment bed, her heart filled with overwhelming joy and happiness: "You're so good to me."

"If I repair your body, will the Red Room find out?"

After the robotic arm scanned Natasha's body, Wen Ming looked at the list of the most important injuries and felt even more sorry for Natasha.

The Red House simply doesn't treat them like human beings.

How could you take such an important organ...

"It's alright. I came back this time to find you to attack the flying fortress. Tony and I have already prepared everything."

Natasha touched her lower abdomen, a hint of longing flashing across her face.

Wen Ming nodded and clicked to start the treatment.

A minute later, Natasha sat up in surprise: "My God, so fast?"

She kept stroking her lower abdomen, her eyes filled with tears of happiness: "I am finally whole again."

"The Super Soldier Serum is almost here, and I've also acquired a superpower technology. You'll be even stronger then."

Wen Ming turned off the medical pod and walked up to Natasha with a smile.

Natasha jumped into Wenming's arms and said, "Love me."

"I still need to go to the restaurant... um... don't worry, I'll go to your room later."

Wen Ming tried to stop the excited Natasha, but Black Widow had already gone along with it: "Don't worry, I won't stop you from picking up girls. There's still an hour and a half until 6:30."

"Then let's go to your room, it's not convenient here."

Wen Ming tried to get up and leave, but was pulled back. Natasha took out a hair tie and tied her hair up: "Why bother with all that? You haven't experienced the medical pod scenario yet, have you?"

"Then I'll go find something."

"What are you looking for?"

“You’re different now, you’re whole.”

"Huh? You're right, I'm pregnant again."

My God, this medical pod has this function?
If I come for treatment once a day from now on, wouldn't you be overjoyed?

That's the decision.

……

At seven o'clock in the morning, Flora, having eaten her fill to her heart's content, stood up and pointed at Wen Ming: "Go to sleep right now."

Evan looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression.

what's the situation?
Did the two of them spend the whole night together?
"Okay, I'll leave now."

Wen Ming waved goodbye to Flora, when suddenly Laura's voice rang out from the side: "Boss, what's going on?"

Evan immediately perked up his ears. Just as Wen Ming was about to explain, a weak yet expectant voice rang out: "Wen Ming, I'm here for breakfast."

Wen Ming turned his head and saw Index, dressed in a nun's robe, standing on tiptoe looking at his kitchen counter: "What delicious food did you make?"

"Minced meat and egg custard."

Wen Ming took a bowl of minced meat and egg custard from the steamer and placed it in front of Index: "This probably won't be enough for you. There's a buffet over there, so feel free to help yourself."

Wow, how wonderful!

Index, overjoyed, plunged headfirst into her rice bowl. Laura, standing nearby, asked with some confusion, "Why does she look so much like Index from 'A Certain Magical Index'? Is she a cosplayer too?"

Wen Ming glanced at Ninth Brother, who immediately replied, "We're all in the same cosplay group."

As he spoke, Ninth Brother leaned close to Index's ear and whispered, "Where are your glasses?" Index, who was engrossed in eating, paused for a moment, then hurriedly took a pair of glasses out of her pocket and put them on.

Continue eating voraciously.

Laura felt a blur before her eyes, and the girl who had looked so much like Index suddenly became ordinary.

Well, except that the monk's robes are extremely similar.

However, this is not particularly surprising, as he already had a set of this monk's robe.

"By the way, there are quite a few cosplayers at the hotel. When can you add me to your group?"

"Those who can afford to cosplay must be from wealthy families. Our hotel is a five-star hotel."

I'll add you to the group later, but they're all pretty quiet and don't chat much.

Ninth Brother calmly poured a mouthful of minced meat and egg custard into his mouth, continuing to dispel Laura's doubts. However, he had only explained a few words when another pretty girl walked over: "Excuse me, may I have breakfast here?"

Laura looked in the direction of the voice and immediately opened her mouth wide in surprise: "Wow, you look just like Misaka Mikoto!"

Misaka Mikoto looked at the other person in confusion: "You know... um... what is this?"

"This is a delicious dish made by the boss, please try it."

Ninth Brother swiftly fed Misaka Mikoto a spoonful of minced meat and egg custard, then discreetly pulled out a pair of Kryptonian glasses, put them on her head, and whispered in her ear, "Don't tell anyone your true identity, it will cause unnecessary trouble."

"Ah, okay, alright, this is the food Wen Ming made?"

Misaka Mikoto was a little confused as to why she couldn't say her name, but she was quickly drawn in by the delicious steamed egg custard: "Isn't this delicious?"

"Yes, the owner's food is super delicious. If you like it, you can come here often."

While praising Wen Ming, Ninth Brother reminded Laura, "Laura, have you prepared the documents that the boss needs to sign today? He's going to catch up on his sleep later, so you might not see him all day."

Ninth Brother's reminder made Laura immediately forget about Misaka Mikoto. She hurriedly finished her minced meat and egg custard and rushed upstairs to organize the documents that needed to be signed.

Seeing how easily his ninth brother handled the situation, Wen Ming smiled and said, "Ninth brother, you can help Misaka Mikoto with the beginner's guide later. Also, don't make sure she misses her class."

"Okay, boss."

Seeing Wen Ming about to leave, Misaka Mikoto suddenly became anxious: "Didn't you say you would personally answer my questions?"

Wen Ming paused, remembering the promise he had made last night.

Since I've said it, I must do it.

Wen Ming turned around with a smile: "Then we have to hurry up and talk to you while we eat, so that it won't delay your return to school."

"Great!"

Misaka Mikoto raised her little fist; the operation was a success.

Just then, Index, who had finished a bowl of minced meat and egg custard, looked at the buffet area with shining eyes: "Is all of this something I can eat?"

Eat as much as you want.

Wen Ming smiled and said, "Eat whatever you like."

"Then I won't stand on ceremony! Wen Ming, you're such a kind person!"

Index happily pounced on the attack.

Wen Ming is so kind; he actually let me eat as much as I want.

Hmm, I really want to hold his hand again. Why did he leave?

Never mind, I'll eat first.

Huh? Did I forget someone?

unimportant.

Wen Ming took a bowl of minced meat and egg custard, and then instructed his ninth brother to get some other food for Misaka Mikoto. The three of them had just arrived at the small conference room when Perkins had been waiting there for a long time: "Boss, I went to wake you up, only to find out that you hadn't slept all night."

"Huh? You didn't sleep all night?"

Upon hearing Perkins' words, Misaka Mikoto bowed somewhat nervously and apologized: "I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have kept you from sleeping. How about you help me answer the question tonight?"

"It's okay, I promised you."

Fearing that Perkins might say something that would put a psychological burden on Misaka Mikoto, Wen Ming directly instructed her, "I obtained some things that will help your strength. Go and see if there's anything suitable for you, Rebecca."

Upon hearing that it could improve her skills, Perkins became excited. She lifted her left foot to rush into the elevator, but then put it down again: "It's my work hours now. I'll go after I get off work."

Wen Ming couldn't help but look at Perkins with new respect, and Ninth Brother also praised from the side, "Sister Perkins is very dedicated."

Perkins raised his chin: "I have more strengths than you can imagine."

Wen Ming couldn't help but chuckle. He sat down at the table in the conference room and looked at Pao Jie seriously: "What I'm about to show you will affect your life for some time to come. Are you sure you want to know?"

"I am sure!"

Misaka Mikoto sat up straight upon hearing this: "I am very worried about that terrible monster, and I am even more curious about this amazing hotel. There has never been such a high-end hotel in Academy City, and there are never so many foreigners here."

"it is good."

Wen Ming didn't say anything more, but gestured for his ninth brother to show the PowerPoint presentation.

As the beginner's PowerPoint presentation played, Misaka Mikoto was quickly stunned.

So, I actually crossed a spatial rift?

Isn't this even more powerful than Shirai Kuroko's "space teleportation" superpower?

As one amazing time traveler after another appeared before her, and as one incredible rule after another was revealed, Misaka Mikoto became completely captivated.

Every boy and girl in Japan is a fan of anime and manga.

Upon learning that she was a character from a novel, comic book, or anime, Misaka Mikoto's reaction was no different from Bulma's.

I'm just so excited.

But when she saw her profile and realized she was in love with a chuunibyou (a person with delusions of grandeur) teenager, she was completely stunned.

No, how could I like a boy like that?
The reason I can't beat him is because he has a bug-level ability, not because he has real superpower strength.
Misaka Mikoto involuntarily buried her head in her arms.

Good society dies.

How come so many people know that I'm pursuing this guy?

And what's more, I'm just one of their backup options?

This guy has been entangled with so many girls, he's a total scumbag!

I do not want!
I want to be the leading lady!

"Your storyline is mainly in A Certain Scientific Railgun, but you also have a lot of storylines in A Certain Magical Index. After all, you are one of the female protagonists of A Certain Magical Index. It is said that in the future, the two series will be combined into one."

After showing Misaka Mikoto's information in the PPT, Wen Ming carefully considered his words: "However, these are all possibilities for the future. After all, there have been many variables since you came to the Iron Hotel."

For example, if Touma Kamijou is in danger in the future, you can rush to help him in advance.

Also, you can go and help rescue your clones.

When the topic of clones came up, Misaka Mikoto could no longer afford to think about her future love life. A look of sadness appeared on her face: "I will do everything I can to save them, but I'm afraid that will be very difficult."

Wen Ming nodded and said, "I have taken away the supercomputer that designed the tree diagram of your universe, so this experiment no longer has the support of a supercomputer."

Next, if Touma Kamijou defeats Accelerator, the experiment can be stopped, just like in the original storyline.

However, these clones will still be used in the future, making it very difficult to completely liberate them.

If you need any help, please feel free to come to me.

Misaka Mikoto looked up at Wen Ming, and when she saw the gentle smile on his face, a surge of courage welled up inside her.

Misaka Mikoto suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Wen Ming: "Then I'll leave it to you."

After reviewing the PPT, she knew that all help comes at a price. Wen Ming had gone to such lengths to help her, and she had to repay him properly: "I will work hard to earn money to repay you."

Wen Ming helped Misaka Mikoto up: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. In a month, I will have a serum that has been successfully developed. After you are injected with this serum, I believe you can easily rise from third place to first place and completely crush Accelerator!"

"really?"

Misaka Mikoto looked up at Wen Ming with great surprise. After receiving a definite answer, she jumped up and down with excitement: "Thank you so much. I feel like meeting you is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me."

"No, meeting you is my greatest fortune."

Wen Ming looked at his fingers and smiled happily: "You need to go to school soon. If you come again tonight, I'll give you a little surprise."

"A little surprise?"

Misaka Mikoto's heart suddenly began to pound wildly.

What will it be?
Oh my, should I wear a pretty dress tonight?

Will people think I look too student-like if I wear a uniform?

Misaka Mikoto was about to leave with her schoolbag when she suddenly walked quickly to Wen Ming and said, "I... I haven't properly thanked you for saving my life yet."

"No need to be so polite, it was nothing, and besides, that monster wasn't targeting you. You're welcome to visit my hotel often in the future."

Wen Ming wanted to give the legendary Misaka Mikoto a good rub, but he was afraid it would be impolite, so he waved goodbye to her instead.

Misaka Mikoto looked at Wen Ming, wanting to say something more, but couldn't muster the courage, so she picked up her schoolbag and went back to school.

I have no choice but to go back. I didn't come home all night last night, so I've definitely lost credits. If I skip class again today, I'll be in big trouble.

Dormitory supervisor, please don't twist my neck.

It's such a pity that Qinghou can't take away all the episodes, novels, and manga of "A Certain Magical Index" and "A Certain Scientific Railgun" that she downloaded for herself.

Because the entire Academy City is under the control of the Chairman of the Board, Aleister Crowley, who collects intelligence through approximately fifty million nanometer-sized mechanical "space loops" scattered throughout the city.

If Misaka Mikoto dares to watch the relevant storyline in Academy City, Aleister Crowley will immediately find out everything.

She hurried to the door and bumped into Index, who was also in a hurry.

After finishing her breakfast, Index remembered the boy she was staying with. Feeling quite embarrassed, she packed up her breakfast and quickly ran back to her own world.

Seeing Index's cheerful figure, Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but feel happy.

What surprises await us tonight?

I can't wait for tonight to come soon.

Ah, how about I don't go back to the dorm again tonight?
……

The Iron Hotel was as busy as ever that morning.

The Howards chatted with Thomas and Martha in the breakfast area all morning, and then Maria took Thomas and Martha to the human resources office to complete their onboarding process.

As for what positions to give the two, Maria said that Wen Ming instructed that there was no need to rush to arrange them, because the two died when Bruce was young. Not to mention how many years they were out of sync with the metaverse, they were already more than a decade out of sync with Bruce's era.

The people, things, technologies, and information that have been scarce for decades require them to spend a lot of time learning.

Howard and Maria also experienced this.

Pepper came in a hurry, left in a hurry, and then returned in a hurry with the Arc Reactor.

Tony returned with them.

Tony excitedly rushed into the Queen's server room, and when he saw the newly upgraded supercomputer, his eyes lit up: "Queen, do you still have this supercomputer? Can you sell it to me?"

"We have the blueprints, but there's no finished product."

Qinghou told him some unfortunate news: "This computer is the most advanced technological product in the universe. Even if you have the blueprints, it will be very difficult to replicate it in a short period of time."

Tony gritted his teeth in anger: "Can't I just buy this supercomputer? The Iron Hotel doesn't need something this advanced anyway."

"I'm sorry, but the hotel has a lot of research and development projects right now, and we really need such a high-end research and development supercomputer."

The designer of the tree diagram was himself a research and development supercomputer, so how could Qinghou possibly agree to Tony's rude request?

Tony had no choice but to settle for second best: "Show me all the high-tech stuff in this universe."

"The list is ready, and it's just waiting for the boss's final approval before it's put up in the hotel."

While demonstrating the new technology, Qinghou casually remarked, "Bruce has rescued his parents and will be working with them from now on."

Tony paused in his fumbling with the tablet, then said, "He's really slow."

"That's because I need to take back my parents' company and reorganize it."

Bruce's deep voice sounded behind Tony. Tony shrugged: "What an excuse. Am I not one?"

Bruce ignored him and walked up to Qinghou: "New technology?"

"Yes, besides high-tech weapons, the biggest product update this time is a development technology called superpowers."

The Queen's words made Bruce and Tony's eyes light up: "Superpower development technology?"

(End of this chapter)