NOVEL WEB Chapter 14: Chapter 14: A Fluttering Love: Dark Energy
The story of Tham and Luna continued relentlessly. The stronghold Tham built was not just a refuge but a center of innovation and hope. A growing number of people began to arrive, which was a good sign.
With the increasing population, the stronghold expanded rapidly. Tham and his team of engineers designed new buildings that blended cutting-edge technology with sustainability. They constructed larger smart hydroponic greenhouses to produce enough food for everyone. A research and development center was established to invent new technologies that would better equip humanity to face future disasters.
Luna played a crucial role in designing the green spaces within the stronghold. She used her ability to communicate with nature to create beautiful parks and recreational areas for the residents. She also initiated a reforestation project around the stronghold to restore the ecosystem and act as a natural barrier against natural disasters.
Advancements in Technology and Special Powers
Tham remained dedicated to developing his "Advanced Crafting" and "Telekinesis" skills. The system notifications continued to encourage him.
[Your "Advanced Crafting" skill has improved.]
[Progress: 20%]
[Your Telekinesis power has improved.]
[Progress: 15%]
He used his advanced crafting skills to create new devices that improved the quality of life for the people in the stronghold, such as automated agricultural tools, maintenance robots, and intelligent security systems. His telekinesis also grew significantly stronger. He could move large objects with ease and began to train in using this power for self-defense and assisting others.
With Tham's help, Luna also began to understand and control her powers better. She learned how to integrate her power with Tham's technology, such as using natural energy to enhance the electrical system or communicating with plants to help them grow better. She also discovered that she could sense changes in the weather in advance, allowing the stronghold to prepare for storms or other natural disasters in time.
Life in the stronghold wasn't always smooth. There were groups of people who still didn't believe in Tham's vision and viewed him as crazy. They tried to cause disturbances and chaos, but with the stronghold's strong security systems and the resilient spirits of Tham and Luna, they were able to handle these problems.
Additionally, minor natural disasters occurred periodically, such as severe thunderstorms or light earthquakes. However, thanks to the stronghold's excellent preparedness, including the use of Tham and Luna's technology and special powers, they always managed to overcome these crises. Each time these events occurred, people's trust in Tham and Luna grew even stronger.
Amidst their grand mission, Tham and Luna's relationship deepened. They spent more private time together, whether walking in the garden Luna created, reading books together, or discussing their dreams and the future they envisioned. Tham learned about Luna's gentleness, kindness, and love for all living things. Luna, in turn, saw the determination, intelligence, and strength hidden beneath Tham's quiet demeanor.
The Revelation of the Future Journal
One day, while they were sitting under a large tree in the garden, Tham took out Luna's notebook. "I want you to read this journal again, Luna," Tham said, handing the notebook to her. "You'll see that our love didn't just begin today; it was destined long ago."
Luna took the notebook and opened it. She smiled as she saw her own handwriting detailing her strange feelings for a future man she had never known. She also saw sketches of Tham's face that she had drawn in the journal. "I never thought the story in this journal could become real," Luna said, her eyes welling up with tears.
Tham held Luna's hand. "Me too, Luna. But now we're here, and we're going to build the future together."
Professor Aiden and Dark Energy
As Tham and Luna developed the stronghold and prepared for the future, a scientist named Professor Aiden joined the research and development center within the stronghold. He was a middle-aged man with sharp eyes and messy hair, renowned as a theoretical physicist specializing in energy and cosmology.
One day, Tham and Luna walked into Professor Aiden's lab. They saw him hunched over complex, humming equipment.
"Hello, Professor Aiden," Tham greeted.
Professor Aiden looked up with a smiling face. "Oh, Tham, Luna! What brings you here?"
"We just stopped by to see what the Professor is working on," Luna replied, glancing around the lab.
"Oh, I'm experimenting with dark energy," Professor Aiden answered enthusiastically. "I believe this energy could be the key to time travel, or even creating limitless clean energy."
Tham narrowed his eyes slightly. "Time travel?" He was intrigued by this concept. Although he was from the future, the kind of time travel Professor Aiden was talking about was complex and different.
"Yes! Think about it, Tham. If we can control this energy, we might be able to correct past mistakes or prepare even better for the future!" Professor Aiden explained excitedly.
Luna looked at Tham.
"Professor, have you ever heard of a future journal?" Tham asked in a serious tone.
Professor Aiden chuckled softly. "Haha, sounds like science fiction, Tham. But in the world of theoretical physics, anything is possible."
Tham decided to tell Professor Aiden the detailed story of Luna's notebook, omitting the fact that he was from the future and the system that sent him back. He noticed that Professor Aiden's eyes changed from amusement to deep contemplation.
When Tham finished, Professor Aiden paused for a moment. He raised his hand and stroked his beard. "Very interesting. If that notebook truly exists, and it can predict the future, it means there might be something connecting time dimensions, which aligns with my theory of dark energy."
"That's why we need your help, Professor," Luna added. "We believe your knowledge will help us understand what's coming and find a way to deal with it."
Professor Aiden smiled broadly. "Of course, I'd be delighted to help you. This is an excellent opportunity to test my theories in practice."