The Industrialist

Chapter 112 Presentation of InVitro Project

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Scientific Awards Committee Defense Hall, BloomForge Enclave District

Presentation of Invention – InVitro Plant Propagation by the use of Tissue Culture Method

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The time had slipped him, and his time for defense review escaped him. Tiresome battled his brain function, he had little sleep. As soon as he arrived at his new apartment in SteamHaven from his meeting with Adamson, he went on partial assembly of the Ultragenerator.

His new room held not much of a difference from his condominium in HyperVista. He was situated in SteamHaven just near the weapons manufacturing industries that he would supervise in the future.

He had his quick meal, luckily, CBD had provided his groceries for him. He would not have spent a dime for groceries. It was part of the perks.

He headed to SAC (Scientific Awards Committee) with two SHFs still shadowing his steps, a little closer this time. About fifteen steps.

They maintained their casual look as if they were just on a holiday, wearing mid-classer suits, and had removed their body armor with a print of SHF on them.

As he entered the halls, Jaqi was sitting there with the rack from the lab covered in white cloth. She was reviewing her tab in preparation for their defense. Her legs were crossed, her slit slightly revealing her thigh, and a silky cloth hugging her to emphasize her stunning shape.

"Good morning," She greeted with a light mood. She was always like that. Seemingly, the pressure did not affect the way she looked or the way she handled her emotions. Her face was so fresh, and properly dressed like she would go to the mall afterward.

Lance, on the other hand, sweat had drenched his back, and a bit of shaking involuntarily looming on his hands.

"Hey!" Lance responded.

"Did you study?"

Lance revered how Jaqi delivered her statements. They were clear, well-thought-out, and objective. Lance only saw positive auras emanating from the panelists.

"The extent of this project," she continued as the panelists felt silent, "is we can use food-bearing plants to augment our food storage inventories and prevent future shortages. We can prepare for slow seasons such as the Demetrian season next year. As we needed time for plants to grow."

Mister Tanaka, the electronic Tier 2, raised his hand. He was always the first to question everything. The project was new to them. They were used to scrutinize projects that were inclined with Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronic fields. However, what was in front of them was the technology of the Lost Engineers.

And somehow, Jaqi found a way to harness the untapped science of Botany, and Agricultural Science.

"What plants did you use for this project?" Mister Tanaka said.

Jaqi glanced to Lance over her shoulder and gave the floor to him.

"Oh, it's Mister Berkley who would answer my question," Mister Tanaka said. He was the one who questioned Lance about Erik Berkley, and Lance had to lie about his connection with the latter in question.

"Yes, Mister Tanka." Lance bowed before them. "We used King Orange and Aiveez weed."

"I understand about King Orange that you use as a sample." Mister Tanaka interjected, "Because we can harvest its fruits. I love King Orange, regardless of its price. Preposterous. It's a no-brainer and it's a good sample. But the Aiveez weed, why spend the risk for this project? I mean, it's only a weed, right?" Tanaka asked.

Jaqi held a stare at him. As if her stares were saying to him mentally that they should stick only with King Orange.

"Mister Tanaka, this project shows the versatility of different plant species compatibility of the media. Secondly, it is the most important plant right now, in my opinion. Aiveez plant is not used for food, or for food mixture, or condiments, not even for ornamentals. They are only weeds that grew wildly in the mountains of Oroz continent.

However, according to recent discoveries, the Aiveez Nectar in a full-grown state can be used in poison bomb weapons. You know, during the attack on Steelpoint, if you heard the news. Actually, divulging this to the public might incarcerate me, because the poison bomb project design is now owned by CBD."

Now, the faces of the panelists turned sour. Like, they were struck by lightning. They knew about the News and what saved the City from the Abominant attacks. But they never knew how the poison bombs were invented.

Lance glanced at Jaqi, and her mouth was semi-opened with eyes bulged in surprise.