Artificial Intelligence Android 21.
Unlike the combat-oriented Android 18 and Android 16,
she was a research-type artificial intelligence—
one that had yet to be fitted with a suitable physical body.
Her intellect rivaled that of Renjie,
and she possessed mastery over nearly all technological blueprints in existence.
To Renjie, her role was equivalent to Tony Stark's JARVIS—
only Android 21 possessed complete emotional capacity.
She was more intelligent.
More perceptive.
And far better at understanding the human heart.
"Android 21, pull up all data models for the Powered Armor."
Renjie gestured for Hammer to step back, then issued the command.
In an instant, over a hundred three-dimensional holographic armor models materialized before everyone's eyes.
Every single one of them
had been designed by Renjie himself.
They were creations born of boredom over the past few months
casual experiments, idle tinkering.
But now
with Hammer Industries' vast financial backing,
those blueprints were about to become reality.
"Load Model No. 67 — 'All-New, All-Different Armor.' Scale to 1:1."
Upon receiving the command,
Armor No. 67 expanded instantly to over two meters tall, fully manifested in the air.
A wave of astonished gasps rippled through the room.
Everyone could see it
the shadow of Iron Man
reflected unmistakably within this virtual armor.
And yet, it was obvious to all—
this armor's conceptual design far surpassed Tony Stark's work.
It seamlessly fused nanotechnology with alloy-based armor.
In its dormant state,
it existed as a smartwatch worn on Renjie's wrist.
In combat, a single thought was enough.
The armor would deploy instantly—
breaking down into countless fragments that attached themselves to Renjie's body,
forming an impenetrable shell.
For someone who already mastered nanotechnology,
reproducing this armor posed no real challenge.
As for the energy supply?
That wasn't even worth worrying about.
"Hammer, have all these materials ready by this afternoon."
Renjie manipulated the virtual interface, uploading a detailed materials list directly to Hammer's phone.
Fifteen days.
He intended to build this armor within fifteen days.
And not just that
there would also be a mechanized drone legion to serve as its wingmen.
"I… understand…"
Hammer skimmed the list and could only respond with a bitter smile.
Vibranium and other rare metals were listed plainly
so painful it nearly made his heart bleed.
"Relax. You won't be spending that money for nothing."
"As a businessman, you should know—
there are four most profitable industries in this world."
"The internet. Weapons. Medicine. Energy."
"And it just so happens that I have some understanding of all four."
Renjie turned and pointed at the stunned Hammer.
A virtual screen unfolded before him, dense with formulas so complex they made his scalp tingle.
"This is the complete R&D blueprint for medical nanobots.
I'm giving it to you."
"T-this… this…"
Hammer stood frozen, mouth agape.
He was already a direct beneficiary of this technology.
These nanobots could regenerate cells,
devour cancer cells,
and even restore damaged limbs.
What did that mean?
It meant the entire global medical system would face a ruthless purge.
And whoever controlled nanomedical technology
would become a savior of mankind.
"T-this is far too valuable…"
Hammer looked like he was about to cry.
There was no way he dared accept such a gift.
There was an old saying in Huaxia:
"A man is innocent—until he possesses a priceless treasure."
Anyone who dared monopolize this technology would be courting death.
"What I give you is yours."
"How you use it is your business."
"Go. Get the materials here before this afternoon."
Renjie issued the order impatiently.
Before the materials arrived,
he still needed to refine the armor's exterior design
Make it more imposing.
More domineering.
More fitting for a final boss.
After Hammer left,
the staff lingering outside the lab still couldn't bear to leave.
Eventually, the vast laboratory was left with only Android 18, who stayed behind,
and Renjie, focused intently on redesigning the armor's appearance.
"Boss, according to my database…"
"Whether heroes or villains,
they all have names of their own."
"Like Iron Man, The Hulk, Red Skull, and so on."
"Don't you want to give yourself a title as well?"
Floating beside Renjie,
the holographic figure of Android 21 covered her mouth and whispered mischievously, her tone deliberately tempting.
"A title… huh?
That is something worth thinking about."
Renjie stopped his work and fell into contemplation.
He had never seriously considered it before.
Just then
Android 18, arms crossed over her chest, spoke with faint disdain.
"Didn't you once say you wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods—
with a mortal body?"
"There's no title more fitting for you than 'The Creator.'"
"At least… to us artificial humans."
"To us—
you are the Creator."
Her words froze Renjie in place.
It took him a long moment to recover.
He touched his youthful, unlined face,
thinking of the intelligence he had inherited from Dr. Gero and Bulma.
He was qualified.
Qualified to bear the title—
The Creator.
To participate in—and rewrite—the great events yet to come.
He would bring transformation to this world.
Lead humanity toward glorious evolution.
And usher in a new era.
At that thought—
an unprecedented surge of excitement ignited within Renjie,
burning into molten blood that surged through his veins.
"The Creator…"