บท 233: CHAPTER 233 - Piltover's Superwoman, Caitlyn
Over an hour ago, at the Kiramman estate.
After finalizing the contract discussions, representatives from several families bid their farewells and left to report back to their respective clans.
Li Lin's persuasion about the artificial satellite had convinced them, with Heimerdinger also deciding to support the project.
However, their own families might not necessarily agree, so they needed to discuss it further when they returned.
Following that, Li Lin, along with several professors from the academy including Jayce, Viktor, and Skye, discussed matters related to the artificial satellite and rocket launch.
However, constructing the carrier rocket and satellite was feasible, especially since Li Lin already had the blueprints.
What they needed to achieve was how to control their ascent, reach the designated orbit, and function properly, which required computers and artificial intelligence.
However, at the moment, there were only two "Big Butt" computers in Li Lin's workshop, and it might take a while for the academy to manufacture a batch of machines.
Li Lin immediately decided to have the mechanical factory in Zaun produce a batch of intelligent robot troops to donate to the academy before that.
Before that, Heimerdinger was responsible for the construction of the rocket launch site.
According to Li Lin's plan, the most suitable location would be the Mangekugla on the equator line.
However, Cassandra mentioned that the people of Mangekugla were too unpredictable, changing governors almost every month, making it unsuitable for cooperation.
Helplessly, they chose a flat wasteland south of Bilgewater, beyond the Piltovian Canal.
At Cassandra's invitation, they had dinner together and then bid farewell.
The night grew late.
Cassandra, not as energetic as Tobias who had consumed enhanced potions, was already exhausted from entertaining guests and retired to her room.
Caitlyn, having had a restless night and an afternoon of labor, also yawned her way back to her room.
Before leaving, she secretly warned Li Lin that she had locked the door and he was not allowed to enter.
However, she also understood that mechanical locks were no match for Li Lin, a master craftsman, like toys in his hands.
Fortunately, Li Lin cared for Caitlyn, and since he had other matters to attend to, such as arranging the bio-armor and improved version of the gene-enhancing potion, he did not intend to disturb her.
After the physical enhancement from the potion, Li Lin's mental state had also greatly improved, and staying awake for several days was only a minor issue for him now.
At this point, Kai'Sa had already fallen asleep, so there would be no more interruptions.
Li Lin returned to his workshop and spent almost the entire night creating the fourth-generation bio-armor and the improved version of the gene-enhancing potion.
The bio-armor was a new invention, still of artifact quality, and Li Lin's level increased to level 47, gaining a total of 6 skill points.
It was almost half past seven, and Caitlyn had already risen early, having breakfast in the dining room.
As the issues regarding the Shuriman Empire were not resolved at the council meeting the previous two days, Cassandra and Tobias had left early in the morning to continue discussions with other council members.
Seeing Li Lin enter, Caitlyn waved to him, inviting him to sit beside her and instructing the maids to bring another breakfast.
"Good morning."
"Good morning, Caitlyn. How are you feeling?"
"After a night's rest, I'm feeling much better."
"And Kai'Sa?"
"She finished breakfast early and went to her language class."
As Caitlyn answered, she then cut a piece of sandwich and chewed slowly.
"It's only been a few days, and she can already communicate fluently with others. I really admire her learning ability."
After the maids brought Li Lin's breakfast, he asked softly, "Are you really okay? You don't look very well."
"Hmph, thanks to you, I'm just a bit tired." Caitlyn glanced at him and muttered softly, "At least the pain is gone."
"My fault, I didn't expect such a reaction after the physical enhancement..."
Caitlyn's delicate cheeks blushed slightly, "Stop it! Don't say anything more."
He showed her the bottle filled with grayish liquid, "After last night, I've improved it."
"You stayed up all night again?" Caitlyn wasn't concerned about the potion, but rather about Li Lin's condition, "Stop staying up late like this."
"I used to stay up for days during breaks when I was home from school..."
Li Lin shook his head, gently massaging her smooth hand, comforting, "Don't worry, with the physical enhancement, my mental state has also improved. Staying up for a few days is no problem for me."
"That's easy for you to say..." Caitlyn looked at the potion bottle in Li Lin's hand, hesitating for a moment, "Is it unpleasant to drink?"
"It has no taste, just like water."
"Don't lie to me." Caitlyn glared at him, coldly hummed, "You said the same thing the other night!"
Li Lin awkwardly smiled, "I'm not lying this time. Didn't my father say anything?"
"Who cares about your father, you should call him father-in-law." Caitlyn said, but the joyful smile on her lips betrayed her thoughts.
"Alright, I'll trust you once more this time, but if you dare to lie to me again..." Caitlyn raised her eyebrows playfully, "You won't be allowed in my room anymore."
Then you can come to my room instead...
Li Lin didn't dare to say this out loud.
"At most, it's a bit viscous, but really, it has no taste." He uncorked the bottle, holding it under Caitlyn's delicate nose, "Take a whiff, there's no scent at all."
Caitlyn hesitated slightly, took the small bottle, and observed it for a moment, asking, "Am I going to grow a few centimeters taller and become a muscle woman like you?"
"Don't worry, trust my skills." Li Lin tapped her nose gently, "Just drink it, and later I'll show you something new."
Listening to him, Caitlyn didn't hesitate, tilting her head back and downing the potion in one gulp. Then, she puckered her lips. "Hmm... indeed, no taste."
"Does that mean I can come to your room later?"
"Ugh, you're incorrigible!"
"Just kidding." Li Lin grabbed Caitlyn's hand. "Come on, let's go."
"What's the rush? We haven't finished breakfast yet."
"It's almost eight o'clock. Aren't you working today?"
Caitlyn looked at Li Lin as if he were an idiot. "Today is Saturday, it's a day off."
"Oh, I forgot about that."
Slapping his forehead, Li Lin sat back down and grabbed a sandwich from the plate, taking a few bites.
"These past few days, I bet you're eager to solve the case."
"Then, could our esteemed Mr. Li Lin please comment on whose fault it really is?"
Feeling Caitlyn's dangerous gaze sweeping over him, Li Lin got goosebumps. "Uh... after drinking the enhanced potion, there won't be similar issues again."
Caitlyn paused for a moment, then realized, "No wonder you've been insisting I drink the enhanced potion, there's still this kind of motive!"
Li Lin also froze. How could she always connect things like this?
"I'm an upstanding citizen! How can you baselessly accuse my innocence!"
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Breakfast time ended amidst Li Lin and Caitlyn's playful banter.
By a little after eight, Caitlyn followed Li Lin to his workshop, where the enhancing potion was beginning to take effect.
Caitlyn felt a slight warmth spreading through her body, followed by a surge of strength. At the same time, her mind became clearer, and her reflexes and perception improved significantly.
"Wow—this feeling... it's amazing!" She exclaimed, staring at her clenched fist. "I feel like I could knock out a bull with one punch!"
"It's just the illusion of a rapid increase in strength." Li Lin explained with a smile. "But, if you drink three bottles of the potion, punching out a Skalashi would be no problem."
Although Caitlyn hadn't seen a Skalashi, there were photos of them in the Piltover's Shurima-related books.
"Is that true?"
"Why don't you try moving my Infinite Armor? It weighs four to five hundred pounds."
Li Lin led Caitlyn into the room where the armor was stored, just a wall away from Storm and Dawn parked.
"Let's test your strength first."
Caitlyn's gaze briefly paused on the armor, then she shook her head. "Over four hundred pounds, I'm definitely not capable..."
"How do you know if you don't try? My father lifted Storm effortlessly before."
"How heavy is it? You can't even compare in size, can you?"
Caitlyn thought about Storm, who was barely over a meter tall, feeling a bit speechless.
"Give it a try, I'm right here watching."
Taking a deep breath, unable to resist Li Lin's repeated urging, she walked up to the inactive armor, placed her hands on both sides, and exerted a little force.
Caitlyn intended to just go through the motions, but as she gradually applied strength, she began to notice something unusual.
Even without exerting much effort, the four to five hundred pound armor was already shaking.
In the end, she hadn't even used all her strength, and she had already lifted the armor.
"This..." Caitlyn widened her eyes, a bewildered expression on her face.
"I told you! You could definitely do it... But you should take some time to adapt to your current strength."
Li Lin helped Caitlyn put down the armor, then took a set of "clothes" from another shelf and showed it to her, still in a state of confusion.
"Put this on, and you'll be the Piltovan Superwoman! Except instead of being a journalist, you'll be a detective... well, close enough."
"What's this again?"
"I mentioned wanting to show you this during breakfast."
Li Lin turned around and locked the door, then began to take off his clothes.
"Hey hey! What... what are you doing!" Caitlyn turned her flushed face away, scolding.
"We're already an old married couple... what's there to be shy about?" Li Lin shrugged. "I'm not done undressing, just showing you something."
It took three or four minutes for him to walk up to Caitlyn, extending his hands to turn her face towards him. "I'm dressed now."
Caitlyn scrutinized Li Lin for a moment, her shy demeanor fading as she realized, "This is the same outfit as before... uh?"
She paused, suddenly noticing the clothes and pants Li Lin had just taken off on the workbench.
"Is this the same outfit but suddenly changed?" Caitlyn reached out and touched him a few times, "The feel is almost the same..."
Li Lin smiled faintly. "This is the gift I said I'd give you the day before yesterday."
Immediately, with a step back, his clothes underwent a noticeable change.
In just three or four seconds, a set of armor, similar in appearance to the Infinite Third Generation, but made of non-metallic material, covered Li Lin's body.
Caitlyn was dumbfounded; this thing completely exceeded her cognitive range.
"Project Genesis·Infinite Fourth Generation Armor, using biotechnology. Although it lacks defensive and offensive capabilities, its advantage lies in its morphing ability and convenience..."
Li Lin quickly introduced Caitlyn to all the functions and basic attributes of the Infinite Fourth Generation.
"Morphing ability... wait a minute!"
Caitlyn suddenly realized a problem, her azure eyes showing a dangerous glint.
"According to what you said, since it can scan and change clothes, why did you measure my body data before?!"
(End of this chapter)
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