Project Transcendence — 2247!

Mary's voice was calculated and methodical as she outlined her vision, "Although we already operate hundreds of facilities, we have yet to achieve self-sufficiency."

"I plan to expand our operations tenfold in the upcoming decade, and eventually by a hundredfold, which would eliminate our dependency on external fuel sources—"

Her words, absorbed intently by all present, were suddenly shattered by an explosive interruption.

Boom!

"SHUT UP!"

A massive, booming voice thundered through the facility, causing the workers on the facility to swivel around.

Their gazes were sharp, their expressions stoically unfazed by the outburst.

"HOW CAN YOU SAY ALL THAT WITH SUCH A STRAIGHT FACE!?"

"DO YOU HAVE NO HUMANITY LEFT!?"

Takashi, overwhelmed by emotion, couldn't contain his anger. His hand slammed against the glass with such force that it thundered through the chamber.

Boom!