The Genius System-Chapter 81: Arrival at the Secret Base

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The government convoy moved through the pitch-black night, cutting across an arid and desolate landscape. The only visible lights for miles were the headlights of the armored vehicles, casting long shadows over the uneven terrain.

Inside the cars, the recruited scientists sat in silence, watching the unfamiliar scenery pass through the tinted windows. Each of them had accepted this clandestine mission without knowing exactly where they were going or what awaited them.

Professor Anton Valeski, seated at the back of one of the vehicles, observed the winding road stretching into the darkness. The lack of visible landmarks, the absence of radio communication, and the eerie silence all pointed to one conclusion,this was no ordinary military base.

His mind raced with possibilities "This isn’t just a simple installation. There’s something more beneath the surface."

And he was right.

After several hours of uninterrupted travel, the convoy finally slowed. Ahead, a heavily fortified installation loomed out of the desert, its perimeter surrounded by high fences topped with barbed wire. Guard towers stood at key points, their searchlights sweeping the area methodically.

At first glance, it seemed like any other military outpost,discreet, functional, heavily secured.

But then, the unexpected happened.

As the lead vehicle approached what appeared to be a dead end, a concealed reinforced gate suddenly slid open, revealing a downward slope,an underground entrance hidden beneath the desert sands.

The convoy entered the subterranean passage, descending rapidly into the depths below. As the slope steepened, dim artificial lighting illuminated the walls, revealing a high-tech tunnel reinforced with thick layers of metal and concrete.

The descent felt endless, the atmosphere thick with anticipation.

When the vehicles finally came to a halt inside a vast underground hangar, the scientists were instructed to step out.

The scene before them was breathtaking.

They found themselves inside a massive subterranean complex, a hidden fortress of scientific innovation. Steel walkways crisscrossed multiple levels, connecting observation rooms, laboratories, and storage bays filled with advanced equipment. Enormous digital displays covered the walls, streaming encrypted data and blueprints. Armed guards patrolled the corridors, their presence an undeniable reminder of the base’s strategic importance.

This was not just a military base.

It was a self-sustaining world, operating independently from the rest of Macro.

"This is no ordinary base..."

Lena Volkov, ever the skeptic, folded her arms and studied her surroundings carefully.

"This is beyond anything I expected" she muttered to Valeski, her expression wary.

Valeski, despite his own apprehension, couldn’t suppress his amazement.

"This isn’t just a research center...this is a scientific fortress."

Their murmured exchange didn’t go unnoticed by the others.

As the group was led through the hallways, the atmosphere grew heavier.

By the time they reached a large, dimly lit conference room, the air was thick with unspoken questions.

The meeting room was an impressive sight in itself. A long glass table stretched across the center, surrounded by ergonomic black chairs. Massive LED screens lined the walls, flashing streams of classified schematics, energy models, and encrypted project files.

The scientists took their seats, their expressions ranging from curiosity to unease.

For several moments, no one spoke.

Then, at last, Anton Valeski cleared his throat and asked the question on everyone’s mind "Does anyone actually know what we’re doing here?"

A brief silence followed before Lena Volkov responded.

"All we know is that they gathered some of the top minds in the country, made us sign absolute confidentiality agreements, and transported us here as if this were a military operation. If this isn’t a strategic project, then I don’t know what is."

Across the table, a seasoned physicist with graying temples,Grigori Petrov, a specialist in particle physics,nodded grimly.

"I’ve seen security this tight only once before… and it was for an experimental weapons program."

His words sent a shiver through the room.

"Are you implying this is a military project?" asked Ilyana Kovac, a young and brilliant engineer, raising an eyebrow skeptically.

Petrov shrugged.

"Not necessarily. But think about it,Macro has never had an official nuclear program. Why gather all of us now, in a place like this, if it weren’t for something of massive importance?"

A murmur spread around the table. The possibility was sinking in.

Valeski leaned back in his chair, exhaling slowly.

"If this were military in nature, we’d already be seeing weapons engineers, defense strategists. But so far, it’s just us,scientists."

Lena tapped a finger thoughtfully against the table.

"Then maybe it’s civilian. But if that’s the case, why the extreme secrecy? A new energy source? A revolutionary technology?"

Petrov, still solemn, voiced the thought that no one wanted to say out loud.

"If they’re planning to build a nuclear reactor, it would explain the secrecy. Macro is already under international scrutiny. Constructing a nuclear facility could escalate tensions even further."

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Ilyana, who had been silent until now, let out a nervous chuckle.

"If that’s really what this is… then we’re part of one of the most dangerous projects in the world. What happens if other nations discover what we’re doing here?"

A tense silence followed.

Then, Valeski straightened slightly, his voice quieter but firm.

"We’re too deep into this to turn back now. And whatever happens… we’ll find out soon enough."

At that moment, the conference room door slid open, its movement silent yet commanding.

Every head turned toward the entrance.

An unmistakable figure stepped inside.

He was dressed simply, a black suit, no tie, his posture casual but his presence overwhelming.

His slightly unkempt hair, his piercing gaze filled with a mix of amusement and calculation…

There was no doubt.

The man who had just entered was Monsieur X.

A heavy silence engulfed the room.

Every scientist held their breath.

They all knew who he was.

They all knew what he represented.

But seeing him in person for the first time—that was something else entirely.

Monsieur X took a moment to observe them, his sharp eyes scanning each face, seemingly gauging their thoughts before they even spoke.

Then, with a small, knowing smile, he leaned casually against the table.

And in a voice deceptively light, he simply said:

"Welcome, my dear geniuses. Today, we are going to accomplish the impossible."