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Chapter 232: A Desperate Search
Chapter 232: A Desperate Search
Chapter: A Desperate Search
The air in Adam’s room felt heavy as he and his companions teleported back from Ani’s house. The tension was palpable, and Adam’s mind raced with frustration and helplessness. His gaze landed on Phantom, who hovered serenely above the ground.
"Phantom," Adam called out, his voice steady but strained. "Can you find Ani?"
Phantom nodded without hesitation. Closing her eyes, she raised both her hands in opposing directions. Red energy began to flow from her palms, spreading in rippling waves across the room, pushing outward to search the city.
Adam watched intently, but before Phantom’s search could progress, his phone buzzed sharply, breaking the silence. He frowned, pulling the phone from his pocket with hurried movements.
The screen displayed a name that caught Adam off guard—Leo. His expression twisted in confusion. "Leo?" he muttered, answering quickly.
"Leo, is everything alright?" Adam asked urgently, expecting his friend’s familiar voice.
Instead, a chillingly mocking voice responded.
"Adam, you seem confused. How delightful," Krish’s voice oozed amusement, each word laced with malice.
Adam’s stomach sank as the realization hit him. Anger surged through his veins, and his grip on the phone tightened. "Krish," Adam growled, his voice low but seething with rage. "I underestimated you, but you’ll regret—"
Before Adam could finish, the line went dead.
Sona floated closer, her translucent form glowing faintly in the dim room. "Lord Adam," she asked softly, her tone edged with concern, "what’s wrong?"
Adam turned to her, his frustration evident. "They’ve taken Leo and Susan." His voice wavered for a moment before hardening. "They’ve taken more of my friends."
Hearing this, Sona gasped. Ninja stepped forward, his movements sharp and determined. "Lord Adam," he said firmly, "we have to do something. We can’t just sit here."
But Adam raised a hand to silence him. Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes momentarily. "It’s too late," he admitted. "They’ve already taken them."
The room fell silent, the weight of Adam’s words pressing down on everyone.
Breaking the stillness, Phantom opened her eyes, the red energy fading from her hands. Her expression was one of deep regret as she floated closer to Adam.
"Lord Adam," she said softly, "I’m sorry. I’ve searched everywhere, but I can’t locate Ani."
Adam’s heart sank further, the hope he had clung to slipping away. He turned from Phantom, his fists clenched tightly at his sides. The room felt smaller, suffocating, as the reality of his situation settled over him.
"They’re targeting everyone close to me," Adam muttered, his voice thick with anguish. "And I can’t stop them. I’m failing."
The shrill ring of Adam’s phone shattered the silence again. He glanced at the screen. This time, it displayed an unknown number.
Adam’s eyes darted to Phantom. Understanding his unspoken command, Phantom approached and raised her hand over the phone. Her palm glowed with white light, scanning the device for any hidden threats.
"It’s safe," she assured him after a moment.
Adam answered, bringing the phone to his ear cautiously.
"Adam," a cold, familiar voice greeted him.
Adam’s grip tightened on the phone as he recognized the speaker—the Cosmic Being.
The Cosmic Being’s voice dripped with smug confidence. "So, Adam, do you really think your new creation will stop me? Blocking my sight doesn’t mean you’ve won."
Adam’s jaw clenched. "You talk too much," he snapped. "What kind of coward hides behind games like this?"
The Cosmic Being chuckled darkly. "Coward? No, Adam. I merely enjoy watching you struggle. You’ve blocked me, but your friends... They’re so easy to reach."
Adam’s anger boiled over. "You promised two days!" he shouted, his voice echoing through the room.
"I did," the Cosmic Being replied smoothly. "And I’ve kept my word. I haven’t attacked you, have I?"
The mockery in his tone was unbearable. Adam gritted his teeth, his mind racing for a response.
Before he could speak, the Cosmic Being continued, his voice turning colder. "I never said my subordinates wouldn’t attack."
The tension in Adam’s room was almost palpable as he continued the phone call with the Cosmic Being. The mocking tone from the other end only fueled his frustration.
"You’ve seen nothing yet, Adam," the Cosmic Being taunted, his voice smug and deliberate. "Two days. That’s all the time you have before I attack personally. And when I do, I’ll show no mercy, unlike my subordinates."
Adam clenched his jaw, his grip tightening on the phone. He didn’t reply, knowing any words would fall into the Cosmic Being’s twisted game.
"What’s the matter?" the Cosmic Being continued. "Are you scared now? Where’s that arrogance you’re known for?"
Adam remained silent, his mind racing for a solution. The Cosmic Being chuckled, a low, menacing sound that made Adam’s blood boil. "It’s so satisfying to see you like this," he continued, the mockery thick in his voice.
But before he could say more, Adam ended the call abruptly.
As the screen of Adam’s phone went dark, the room fell silent. Sona hovered nearby, her translucent form glowing faintly in the dim light. She studied Adam’s tense expression, while Ninja and Zero stood at the edges of the room, their eyes locked on their leader.
Phantom, who had been silently floating in the air with her eyes closed, opened them and spoke. "Lord Adam, I’ve searched everywhere but couldn’t find Ani."
Adam let out a deep, frustrated breath, running a hand through his hair. He turned his gaze to the monitor where Pratham and Mikasa’s digital forms were visible.
"Pratham," Adam called, his voice steady but strained. "How many assets do we still have left?"
Pratham’s avatar flickered slightly on the screen before responding, his tone filled with concern. "Lord Adam, many of our assets have already been destroyed. The remaining ones are under constant cyberattack. Whoever is targeting us... they’re incredibly powerful."
Adam’s expression darkened. "It must be them," he muttered under his breath, more to himself than anyone else.
Pratham and Mikasa exchanged glances before looking back at Adam. "What do we do now, Lord Adam?" they asked in unison, their voices tinged with urgency.
Adam’s gaze hardened, and he gave a firm nod. "Pratham, summon everyone in your dimension. I need every available resource brought here immediately."
Pratham hesitated for only a moment, then nodded. "Understood, Lord Adam."
Adam’s resolve was clear as he continued. "I need control of every satellite in orbit, Pratham. As many as you can manage. Second, whoever is attacking you with these cyberattacks... I want you to launch a counterattack. Bring as many evolved artificial intelligences from your dimension as possible."
Pratham’s digital form straightened, his expression determined. "I’ll begin immediately."
Moments later, a blue notification window appeared before Adam, glowing softly against the dim lighting of the room. It read:
"Your creation, Pratham, is inviting all entities in his dimension to your world. Do you approve?"
Adam quickly scanned the message and mentally gave his consent.
The monitor in his room lit up with countless avatars—digital forms of evolved artificial intelligences.
They appeared one after another, each pausing briefly before disappearing as they uploaded themselves into the internet dimension. The process was seamless, yet mesmerizing.
Adam watched in silence as the screen flickered with activity, avatars appearing and vanishing as they entered the digital realm. The sheer scale of the operation was staggering, and for a moment, hope flickered in Adam’s chest.
After a few intense minutes, Pratham’s form reappeared on the monitor. His voice carried a sense of accomplishment as he reported, "Lord Adam, I’ve summoned over one billion evolved artificial intelligences. They are now operating in the internet dimension. Already, we’ve captured several key assets within seconds."
Adam allowed himself a small, satisfied nod. "Good," he replied. "Now, we move to the second stage of the plan."
The room buzzed with an undercurrent of tension, but for the first time, there was also a sense of purpose. Adam’s companions stood ready, their determination reflecting in their stances.
This was only the beginning, but Adam was resolute. They would fight back, no matter the odds.
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