Bab 119: The Game Has Only Just Begun

Charles pauses for dramatic effect, feeling the weight of the room's collective anticipation. "As you may already know, Tripod recently won big with the Starhaven bookies. We're talking 2.5 billion. That's not pocket change; it's a war chest, a new foundation on which Tripod will rise anew." Murmurs sweep through the audience. They all knew Charles had placed a daring bet of 500 million and reaped five times the rewards. This is the windfall that could revitalize Tripod, and everyone senses it.

"Secondly, let's not forget our groundbreaking collaboration with Eden, a cutting-edge technology corporation right here in Atlantis," Charles continues, his eyes sparkling with a zeal akin to a father discussing his prodigal child. "Thanks to their pioneering efforts, we've pushed the efficiency of our Kel02 model to an astonishing 56% synchronization—the highest ever achieved in Atlantis."