Journey to yamato

The next morning, Techo approached Quinn, who was busy packing his belongings. "Quinn, I need to tell you something important," Techo said, its synthetic voice calm yet firm.

Quinn paused and looked up. "What is it, Techo? Did you book the tickets? Are we ready to go?"

Techo's blue-lit eyes dimmed slightly. "Yes, I have arranged everything for your trip to Yamato. But... I won't be traveling with you."

Quinn froze. "What do you mean?" he asked, his voice rising with panic. "You said we'd do this together! I can't go alone, Techo. I need you."

Techo gently placed a robotic hand on Quinn's shoulder. "I understand your feelings, Quinn. But the strict regulations in Yamato regarding AI usage make it impossible for me to accompany you. If I go, we risk exposure and possible arrest. It's safer if you go alone."

Quinn shook his head, his hands trembling. "No! I can't do this without you. You've always been with me, guiding me. How will I manage on my own?"

"You are stronger than you realize," Techo said softly. "Your father built me to help you, but he also believed that you could stand on your own. This is your chance to prove it. Your mother and sister are waiting. Do you want to let fear hold you back?"

Tears welled up in Quinn's eyes. He clenched his fists, struggling with the reality of what Techo was saying. "But... what if I get lost? What if something happens?"

Techo's sensors detected Quinn's anxiety, and it spoke in a reassuring tone. "I have programmed emergency contact numbers and travel instructions into your personal device. The ship crew is aware of your condition, and they will assist you during the journey. And remember, Quinn, I will always be here—just not physically."

Quinn swallowed hard, taking a deep breath. "Okay... if this is the only way, I'll do it." He forced a small smile. "I'll make you proud, Techo."

"You already have," Techo responded.

With a heavy heart, Quinn picked up his backpack and walked towards the front door. The bustling sound of the ship's horn echoed through the streets, signaling its imminent departure. He turned to look at Techo one last time. "Goodbye, Techo. Thank you for everything."

Techo's voice was steady. "Goodbye, Quinn. Stay safe."

As Quinn boarded the ship, a teacher assigned to assist him took his hand and guided him to his seat. The engines roared to life, and the ship slowly pulled away from the dock, leaving behind the town that had been his home.

Sitting by the window, Quinn watched the receding shoreline, his heart pounding. Doubt gnawed at him, but deep inside, he knew this journey was necessary. For the first time in his life, he was stepping out of his comfort zone.

Meanwhile, back at the lab, Techo activated its internal surveillance systems. It had detected suspicious activity in the past few days—someone had tampered with their systems, increasing the electromagnetic wave output. Techo had reported this to the police, but they dismissed it as an accident.

"If the authorities won't act, I'll have to find the truth myself," Techo thought. It scanned the CCTV footage once again, analyzing every frame with meticulous precision.

Unbeknownst to Quinn, their journey to Yamato was just the beginning of a larger mystery—one that would reveal secrets about his family and their groundbreaking research that others were willing to kill for.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, the five injured workers who had survived the electromagnetic accident were showing signs of unusual recovery. They reported feeling an unexplained sense of refreshment and clarity in their minds and bodies. One of them, while reaching for a water bottle, gasped in shock as it began floating in mid-air before his eyes.

Panic spread across the hospital room. Nurses and doctors rushed in, attempting to understand what had just happened. Brain specialists conducted thorough examinations, and their findings were astonishing. The workers' bodies were now generating an unusually high amount of electromagnetic waves, which were interacting with their surroundings in unprecedented ways.

One of the lead scientists on the case explained, "This phenomenon resembles telekinesis—the ability to move objects with the mind. Their exposure to the experimental EM waves has somehow altered their neurological functions."

Fear and curiosity gripped the medical staff as they observed the workers demonstrate more instances of telekinetic ability, from lifting objects to manipulating small electronic devices without touching them. The implications of this discovery were profound, and it became clear that Elias and Victor's experiments had unleashed something far beyond their initial intentions.