The Tycoon's Odyssey

Once the energy circuits were fully charged, the central conversion unit activated, linking the machine to its computer network. The quantum computing chip, which had been upgraded with the integration medium, sprang to life and began running system diagnostics, checking all moving parts to ensure proper functionality.

The machine emitted a deep, resonant hum, similar to that of a slumbering dragon awakening. It was a sound of power and precision as the diagnostics were completed and the system prepared for its first test.

Suddenly, a "Ding!" echoed through the room, catching Evan's attention.

Then, a blue screen appeared before him, presenting a system prompt.

[Congratulations. The system commends you for achieving a feat that surpasses the technological capabilities of your world with minimal assistance. In recognition of this accomplishment, the system offers you a reward deemed beneficial to your current situation. Would you like to accept the reward? {YES} {NO}]

Evan's eyes widened with excitement.

"This is incredible," he muttered, delighted by the system's acknowledgement.

Curious, Aurora asked, [What's happening?]

"The system is offering me a reward for successfully building the printer," Evan explained, sharing the details of the prompt with her.

[What's the reward?] Aurora asked, her anticipation evident.

"It didn't specify," Evan replied, "but it promised something useful for my current situation."

[If the system says it's useful, it definitely must be,] Aurora reassured, understanding the significance of the system's judgment.

[You should finish loading the materials into the printer and then accept the reward. The printing process will take time as the machine needs calibration,] Aurora suggested.

Evan agreed and moved toward the machine with a large aluminum block, brought by Mac and the other bodyguards. He opened the machine's large doors and carefully placed the block inside the hollow space.

Once the block was positioned, Evan closed the doors and instructed, "You can start the test."

Aurora transmitted the command to the quantum chip and initiated the test. The next moment, the machine's interior was enveloped in a protective shield, locking the block in place and isolating it from the external environment.

The disintegration unit at the top of the machine activated, breaking down the aluminum block atom by atom. The disintegration process continued for ten minutes until the block had completely vanished, leaving no visible trace of its presence behind.

Next, the collection unit began its work, gathering the aluminum atoms and encapsulating them in a small shield. The atoms were then guided by a series of systems, reconnecting them one by one to reconstruct the original block.

Atomic printing involved three main steps: disintegration, collection, and reconstruction.

First, the material would be disintegrated into its atomic components. These atoms were then carefully collected and stored in a controlled environment. Finally, they would be reconstructed into the desired shape with high precision, placing each atom exactly where it belongs. This process ensures a level of detail and accuracy that far exceeds any conventional manufacturing techniques.

Aurora transmitted the command to the machine's quantum chip, which promptly began executing the instructions and initiated the test. The printer's internal space, now secured by a protective shield, began the process of atomic printing.

The white disintegration module atop the machine started breaking down the aluminum block into its atomic components. Over the next ten minutes, the block was reduced to its individual atoms. As the disintegration rune dimmed, the collection rune activated, gathering the atoms into a small shielded space to prevent any escape.

The collected atoms were then meticulously guided and reassembled atom by atom by a series of runes, ensuring that each atom was precisely placed to recreate the block's original form with meticulous precision.

Evan observed this process intently. And after accepting the system's reward prompt, a surge of knowledge flooded his mind.

An hour later, Aurora spoke, "Sir, the printing process is complete."

Evan approached the machine, opened it, and retrieved the finished product.

"It's beautiful," he marveled. The product was flawless, without any imperfection, and displayed an unprecedented level of precision.

Aurora provided the detailed report: [The printer can assemble approximately 1,200,000,000,000,000,000,000 atoms per hour. It's capable of printing a one-cubic-metre block of aluminum within that time frame.]

Evan inquired, "What limits its speed?"

[The quantum computing chip's capacity is the limiting factor,] Aurora explained. [It can handle up to 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 atoms per second, but the speed decreases with different atom types due to specific instructions required.]

The limiting factor was the quantum computing chip itself, which managed calculations for atom placement and controled the printing process. Although the chip's current theoretical speed was limited to about 1 sextillion atoms per second, in fact, it could practically print 15 billion atoms per second, and this speed decreased with different types of atoms depending on varying instructions.

Evan remarked, "With this printer, we can accomplish anything as long as we have the necessary materials. Our next step is to print new, larger quantum chips and upgrade your quantum computer into a full quantum server."

Aurora, excited about the upgrade, asked eagerly, [So, what reward did the system grant you?]

Her curiosity was palpable as she awaited Evan's response.

"It's something for you."

[For me?] Aurora repeated in surprise.

"In a way, it's a sort of data that can be embedded in your code, enabling it to evolve like a DNA mechanism. It could also help you in other ways."

[Are you redeeming it now?]

"No, not yet. I am certain that if I give this to you now, you would only be focused on this and it's too big a leap, so you can't focus anywhere else for the time being. So, let's store it for the future."