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Chapter 283 Policy towards the Lightning Man

TPC Meeting Room
On the holographic projection, a high-energy microwave path diagram of the energy transmission of [Buzhou] is being played.

High-energy microwaves fell from space and penetrated directly into the ionosphere...

"We must face this problem squarely."

"High-energy microwaves will inevitably affect the ecology of the ionosphere, that is... the habitat of the Lightning People."

Director Sawai's gaze swept over everyone present, which was why they had gathered here.

"Right now, it's just a minor incident, and the impact is still within a controllable range."

However, with the full support of various countries, similar space elevators will be built around the world in the next two to three years.

At that time, the entire ionosphere will become a channel for high-energy microwaves.

Sawai's words made the atmosphere in the meeting room even heavier.

Everyone understands what this means.

Enraged, the Lightning Man will transform into a terrifying monster—Gazort.

"Therefore, we must determine our final stance on the Lightning Man before we do."

Sawai said, enunciating each word clearly.

"Is it peaceful coexistence, or... to completely eliminate them before they become an irreversible disaster?"

The meeting began with a report by Dr. Mizuno.

"Based on our study of the captured Lightning Man samples, we have come to some...shocking results."

The first slide showed a complex diagram of biological structures and energy flow.

"First, there is the bio-battery technology that is already in use."

Dr. Mizuno pointed to the data flashing on the screen.

"The biological characteristics of the Lightning Man make it far more efficient than any of our current battery materials in terms of electricity absorption, release and storage."

Their energy loss is extremely low, almost negligible, and due to their unique bioelectrical resistance, there is absolutely no risk of overheating.

"Simply put, this is a near-perfect battery material."

A suppressed murmur filled the meeting room.

Dr. Mizuno switched to the next slide, the contents of which were even more astonishing.

"More importantly, we recently discovered that under certain specific conditions, the Lightning Man exhibits...superconducting properties."

"Room-temperature superconductivity?"

An official from the technical department asked in a trembling voice, his body instinctively leaning forward.

"To be precise, it is a superconducting property close to room temperature."

A light shone in Dr. Mizuno's eyes.

Its application value in the field of electromagnetism is simply immeasurable.

It was enough to spark a new industrial revolution.

The report concluded, but its impact continued to reverberate in the conference room.

Dr. Mizuno's intention was clear: to prove the immense value of the Lightning Man to human civilization.

Because he knew that human kindness was often reserved for creatures that were beneficial to him.

This time, even Chief Yoshioka, who is known for his tough stance, did not immediately say anything about eliminating the Lightning Man.

Room-temperature superconducting materials... their significance for human civilization is self-evident...

"So, how do we express our goodwill to the Lightning People? The vast differences in life forms make it difficult for us to communicate with them effectively."

Director Sawai nodded and asked the key question.

Even if humans don't want to destroy them, how can they make them understand human intentions and accept the coexistence plan proposed by humans?
"Perhaps I can solve this problem."

Horii stood up from his seat, holding a strangely shaped silver instrument in his hand.

"I improved upon the previous language translation machine."

He walked to the front of the stage and connected the instrument to the demonstration equipment.
"The previous failures were because my design was based on a creature with vocal organs."

The Lightning People communicate using high-frequency radio waves.

They have no vocal cords; their language is electricity itself.

Complex waveforms and transformation models appeared on the holographic projection.

"Therefore, I restructured the translation algorithm, replacing the acoustic logic with electromagnetic logic."

In theory, this "Translator for the Lightning People" can convert our intentions into radio wave signals that they can understand, and it can also translate their radio waves into a language that we can understand.

After speaking, Horii took a deep breath and then bowed deeply to Director Sawai and all the senior executives present.

"Therefore, I hope to communicate with the Lightning People myself! Please give these extraordinary life forms a chance, and please give us humans a chance too! Please!"

His voice echoed in the conference room, sincere and earnest.

Dr. Mizuno looked at him with a relieved smile and bowed deeply. "The safety issue can be resolved."

"I spearheaded the development of a special type of cyborg suit for this exchange."

"Its core principle is the Faraday electromagnetic cage effect, which can create an absolute electromagnetic shielding space around the wearer, isolating them from all external strong electric fields. This can guarantee the absolute safety of the personnel involved in the communication."

As Masaki Keigo spoke, he showed the design drawings.

This is a product that utilizes the characteristics of Lightning Man and Ebron.

With the technology, the solutions, and the security guarantees, we have all been able to achieve our goals.

They had considered all the concerns, so the others naturally had no reason to refuse.

"I agree with this plan. The original intention of TPC was to unite all mankind, and even all intelligent life we ​​encounter, into a community of shared interests."

This is both a sign of respect for them and a responsibility to our own future.

"Team Member Horii, Dr. Mizuno, this mission is entrusted to you."

Finally, Director Sawai stood up and earnestly made a request.

The plan was finalized: the Victory Team would escort Dr. Mizuno and Horii to the ionosphere for their historic first contact with the Lightning Man.

To cope with the extreme electromagnetic environment in the Lightning Man's lair, the technical department carried out special modifications to the Flying Swallow overnight.

The fuselage is covered with the latest insulating coating, and the internal circuitry and circuit boards are also equipped with multiple layers of electromagnetic shielding.

The accompanying personnel were equipped with a special version of the armor newly developed by Masaki Keigo, which was absolutely foolproof.

On the final list of personnel for the mission, Masaki Keigo quietly added Daigo's name.

As a last resort, if negotiations break down and the situation gets out of control, at least the person can be brought back.

……

The next day

The specially modified Flying Swallow flew towards the Lightning Man's lair in the ionosphere.

The atmosphere inside the cabin was somewhat tense.

Horii was checking his translation machine over and over again, muttering to himself the draft of the communication that he already knew by heart.

Occasionally, I would glance out the porthole at the rapidly receding clouds, my mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.

As the altitude continued to rise, the color of the sky gradually changed from azure to deep indigo.

When the Flying Swallow spacecraft penetrated the ozone layer and entered the ionosphere, the view outside the window suddenly changed.

This is no longer an empty void, but a world filled with strange and wondrous light.

Pale green and pinkish-purple light curtains danced around the spaceship like ribbons; these were the aurora borealis created by the collision of rarefied gas and cosmic rays.

Inside the cockpit, alarms and instrument beeps mingled together.

"The intensity of electromagnetic interference continues to rise! It has exceeded the conventional standard by ten thousand times!"

Xincheng reported loudly from the driver's seat, gripping the control lever tightly.

"System is running normally!"

"We are approaching the Lightning Man's lair!"

Horii stared intently at his screen and responded loudly.

The Flying Swallow slowed down and approached the Lightning Man's lair not far away.

Just then, an unusual signal suddenly appeared on Horii's instruments.

"strangeness……"

"This signal... doesn't seem like Lightning Man's."

Horii frowned and, following the direction indicated by the signal source, adjusted the view of the external camera on the main screen.

The image underwent multiple filtering and enhancement processes before finally stabilizing.

Then, everyone who saw the screen was stunned.

Amidst the dazzling aurora and the chaotic electric lightning, above the surging plasma clouds, stood a figure standing silently.

That was the outline of a person.

He stood there dressed in very ancient clothes, and the violent energy around him became as docile as a lamb in his presence.

"That...that was...a person?"

Horii's voice trembled with shock, and he even rubbed his eyes unconsciously, suspecting that the strong electromagnetic environment had caused the optical sensor to malfunction.

How could there be anyone in the ionosphere?
Xincheng stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief.

However, when Daigo, who was sitting in the rear cabin, saw that figure, his blood seemed to freeze.

Because that guy was the most agile warrior among the three Dark Giants—

Hitler...

(End of this chapter)