As Noah left the office, his phone buzzed with another update. $13 million now. All before his first class had even begun.
The day stretched ahead—orientation schedules, campus tours, introductory lectures. All the trappings of normal university life.
His phone vibrated one last time.
"Sir," his AI assistant's voice came through, "Phase Two complete. Would you like to proceed to Phase Three?"
Noah checked his orientation schedule. First lecture: Introduction to Algorithms.
"Start Phase Three," he murmured. "Whilst I check out the orientation first."
Noah checked his watch and quickened his pace. "I have ten minutes before the lecture starts. The main building isn't too far as well. I should be able to make it," he muttered, weaving between groups of chattering students.
The Computer Science Department occupied a striking blend of old and new—a historic stone building with modern glass extensions housing cutting-edge technology.