That morning, the atmosphere at Fortex Headquarters felt more alive than usual.Scientists were busy in the labs, and the sound of hurried footsteps echoed through the corridors. As always, Furqon and Zafran were in their workspace, trying to fight off boredom by reviewing old, seemingly endless data.
Their quiet was broken by a rapid knock on the door. When it opened, Dr. Jarir stepped in with a broad smile on his face, carrying an aura of optimism that immediately drew their attention.
"I have good news," he said without preamble, looking directly at Furqon and Zafran.
"Good news? Please tell me it's more than just another data report," Zafran quipped, half-hopeful.
Dr. Jarir chuckled. "It's much bigger than that. Our first time machine model is now 95 percent complete. This project is finally nearing completion."
Furqon was silent for a moment, trying to confirm that he'd heard correctly. "The time machine? Nearly finished?" he asked, incredulous.
Dr. Jarir nodded enthusiastically. "That's right. The core component that's been holding us back has finally been perfected. We're just down to the final testing phase, and we'll soon have the technology to move through time dimensions with unprecedented precision."
Zafran leaned back in his chair, trying to process the news. "So... what does that mean for us?"
Dr. Jarir crossed his arms, his expression growing more serious. "It means you're being reassigned to the Time Travel Division. The Liaison Council and the Main Council both agreed that you two are the best candidates to lead the testing and implementation of this technology."
"We're being pulled from the Unified Division?" Furqon asked.
"Not pulled—more like temporarily relieved," Dr. Jarir clarified. "Your primary focus now will be refining this technology and preparing for the upcoming time missions. Your contributions to the Unified Division have been significant, but this project must now take top priority."
Zafran grinned. "Finally, something different. Honestly, I was starting to forget what real challenges felt like."
Dr. Jarir smiled, pleased by their enthusiasm. "I knew you two would welcome the news. Tomorrow morning, you'll begin working at the new facility that's been prepared specifically for this project. You'll be joined by a team of top engineers and scientists."
Furqon and Zafran exchanged glances. Though they knew the task ahead wouldn't be easy, a renewed sense of purpose sparked within them. This was their chance to return to the core of their work and be directly involved in Fortex Intelligence's most groundbreaking innovation.
"Thank you, Dr. Jarir," Furqon said. "We won't let you down."
"I know you won't," Dr. Jarir replied. "Get some rest tonight. Starting tomorrow, heavy work awaits."
After Dr. Jarir left, Furqon and Zafran sat in silence for a moment. Then, Zafran gave a small smile. "Finally. I've been waiting too long for something like this."
Furqon nodded, his eyes lit with renewed energy. "Time to get back in the game."
And with that, they braced themselves for the next big challenge—a challenge that would determine the future of time exploration at Fortex Intelligence.