Chương 30: Gimme light

Carter marveled at his newly upgraded form; his planet had now grown even larger than Earth. Vast continents stretched across the surface, interspersed with massive seas, and a thriving ecosystem was taking shape. As he observed the growth, new life forms—small, alien creatures—emerged from the latest equations he'd integrated. Strange yet fascinating animals scurried across the landscape, while others swam in the seas, each one a product of the Threken life equations. The planet was alive, buzzing with activity.

But Carter knew his planet needed more than just life to thrive—it needed warmth, stability, and a proper sun to sustain this new world. His current sun wasn't strong enough to provide the necessary energy for a planet of this size. He would need to expand it.

"Alright, time to get the sun up to speed," he muttered.

He accessed his system and directed his remaining celestial energy toward upgrading the sun. It was no small task; nearly 245 million C-energy would be required to increase the size and intensity of the sun, ensuring it could support the larger planet. Carter focused, funneling the energy out of his reserves and toward the distant star.

The effect was immediate. The sun's surface rippled as it began to grow, expanding in mass and brightness. Slowly but surely, it flared brighter, becoming a more powerful, stable star. The rays of heat and light grew stronger, casting a warm, golden glow over his planet, reaching every corner, every continent, and every sea. The temperature across the surface began to stabilize, and the ecosystem began to adapt, thriving under the new conditions.

Carter watched as his larger, upgraded sun provided the life-sustaining warmth his new world needed, its rays illuminating the alien creatures as they scurried, crawled, and swam through their strange, vibrant habitats.

"Now that's more like it," Carter said, satisfied.