Chapter 18: Bionic Technology

Tony Stark leaned closer, narrowing his eyes at Adam Wayne.

"Hey, kid, are you even listening to me?"

Tony's irritation was obvious. He had just started sharing his insights about artificial intelligence, but midway through, he noticed Adam had spaced out completely. For someone like Tony, who thrived on admiration, being ignored was a serious offense.

Adam glanced up at him, quickly masking his amusement.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Mr. Stark. Your insights are so fascinating that I got lost in thought."

Tony's frown softened slightly. "Hmph, you'd better be paying attention." His expression seemed to say, Good, this kid knows how to show respect.

Adam stifled a laugh. Why does Tony Stark act like such a child?

"Mr. Stark," Adam continued, "please go on. I completely agree with your thoughts on AI infrastructure, but I'd like to share a slightly different perspective."

Tony raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued.

Adam leaned forward. "I think current servers simply can't handle the pre-computing demands of true artificial intelligence. We need something far more advanced. And I believe bionic technology is the answer."

Tony's curiosity piqued as Adam explained.

"The human brain, as we know, contains billions of neurons. These neurons transmit signals via electrical impulses, forming the foundation of our thoughts. If we can replicate even a fraction of this biological process in computing, we'll solve the problem of computational limits."

Tony stroked his chin thoughtfully. It was rare for someone to get him thinking this deeply.

"Your idea is interesting," Tony admitted, "but the hurdles are massive. For starters, our understanding of the human brain is still rudimentary. Simulating its complexity with today's technology is nearly impossible."

Adam nodded but didn't interrupt.

"Secondly," Tony continued, "we're hitting a material bottleneck. Silicon-based chips just can't handle that kind of processing. Their conductivity and heat management are too inefficient. Even my J.A.R.V.I.S. requires an entire building for its servers—and it's still not enough."

Adam couldn't help but admire Tony's analytical approach. It was no wonder Stark had achieved so much success. Beneath the playboy exterior was a brilliant mind, sharp and relentless.

But Adam was prepared.

"Mr. Stark, I agree—materials are a limiting factor. But what if I told you I've already solved that problem?"

Tony froze. "What?"

Adam grinned.

"The human brain's complexity might be difficult to replicate chemically, but electrically? That's much simpler."

Tony leaned closer, clearly intrigued now.

"Neurons transmit signals through electrical pulses. If we focus on simulating that electrical activity instead of the full biochemical process, we can build something revolutionary. And to do that, we need new materials."

Tony's eyes narrowed. "Go on."

Adam's grin widened.

"I've developed a metal that combines the electrical properties of gold with the flexibility and bio-compatibility of organic tissues. It's based on quark-level particles—materials smaller than atoms."

Tony's jaw dropped slightly, but Adam wasn't finished.

"It uses lithium as the base, enhanced through honeycomb fiberization and fused with para-methyl amino acids. The result? A bionic metal—a material with ultra-low resistance, near-superconductor performance, and biological adaptability."

Tony leaned back, stunned.

If what Adam said was true, this wasn't just a breakthrough—it was world-changing.

This material could completely revolutionize fields like biomedical engineering, robotics, and quantum computing.

"It's insane…" Tony muttered.

Adam smirked. "Not insane—innovative."

Tony picked up the schematics Adam had placed on the table, scanning the data like a man possessed.

Adam had never seen Stark this focused before. Even his usual smugness had disappeared, replaced by raw excitement.

"This is decades ahead of anything we've got," Tony admitted, eyes still glued to the data. "How did you…?"

Adam shrugged. "Let's just say I had inspiration."

Tony's mind raced with possibilities. This wasn't just about AI anymore—this material could be used in armor, weapons, and medical devices.

But before Tony could bombard Adam with more questions, the system's voice echoed in Adam's mind.

"Scientific discussion with plot character detected."

"Technology extraction activated."

"Congratulations! Steel Suit Technology extracted."

Adam nearly jumped out of his chair. Steel Suit Technology?

The Iron Man armor?

He immediately suppressed his excitement, struggling to keep his poker face intact.

Meanwhile, Tony was still lost in the schematics.

Adam couldn't believe it. Not only had he gained Tony's insights into AI, but now he had access to Iron Man's core technology.

This system… it's broken.

He tried to remain calm as Tony finally looked up.

"Kid, you're a genius," Tony admitted reluctantly.

Adam smiled. "I could say the same about you, Mr. Stark."

Tony chuckled, the competitive fire returning to his eyes. "Enjoy this win, kid. But don't get too comfortable—I'll catch up soon."

Adam grinned, already plotting his next move.

With the system's new function, this was only the beginning.

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