"It's not impossible. The real problem is that the human body's present neural system simply can't support that kind of precision. But if we attach an external computational module to the host, then the whole thing becomes manageable."
"Whether it's an external chip, an AI-assisted system, or even a dedicated support unit, those are all workable solutions."
"Boss, are you saying... this ability's true potential isn't in the electricity itself, but in what it can evolve into?"
Samuel's eyes lit up as he immediately caught Killian's meaning.
"Exactly."
Killian nodded.
"Electric discharge is just the surface expression of the power. The deeper layer is electromagnetic control. If we can truly unlock that side of it, then it absolutely qualifies for S-rank."
"In that case, this isn't just some simple electrical ability. It's the seed of a top-tier power."
Samuel looked at the file in front of him again, then quickly changed the rating from pending to S.
"Understood, Boss."
"And I'll have someone flag this one for priority extraction and follow-up analysis."
After hearing Samuel's response, Killian gave a satisfied nod.
Then his gaze shifted to the rows of archived powers all around them, and even he couldn't help but feel a flicker of excitement.
This was a treasure vault.
A true superpower vault.
And it belonged to him.
"Show me the other S-rank."
At Killian's words, Samuel immediately opened another file.
On the screen, the image of a girl appeared. She looked young, but her eyes held a calmness and restraint that didn't fit her age.
Character File
Number: 028
Name: Skye
Sex: Female
Age: 12
Ability: Vibration manipulation
Rating: S
The moment he saw that, Killian's eyes narrowed slightly.
As expected.
If Lincoln's power was one with limitless upper potential because of electromagnetism, then Skye's power was even more straightforward.
Vibration.
Or to put it another way, quake generation.
This ability's lower limit was already high, and its upper limit was even more absurd.
Used well, it could crack walls, shatter steel, collapse buildings, and trigger earthquakes.
And that was just the beginning.
Killian knew very well that once this power was fully matured, it could become one of the most terrifying large-scale destructive abilities on Earth.
"This one stays at S."
Killian said calmly.
"And from now on, any research related to her sample goes into highest-priority classification."
"Especially the part involving how vibration energy propagates, amplifies, and resonates through matter. That has to be separated into its own project."
Samuel nodded immediately.
"I understand."
Then, after hesitating for a moment, Samuel asked again,
"Boss, if we're rating purely by destructive potential and upper ceiling, then shouldn't some of the psychic abilities also be pushed higher?"
"That depends."
Killian replied.
"The upper ceiling matters, but stability, reproducibility, and compatibility matter too."
"If a power has an insane ceiling but can't be stably transplanted, can't be replicated, or collapses the host after one use, then from our perspective, it isn't truly top-tier yet."
"What we need is not just strong abilities. We need abilities that can be weaponized, standardized, and mass-produced."
At that, Samuel's expression became even more thoughtful.
"Yes... that makes sense."
"A power's value isn't just what it can do naturally. It's what we can make it do."
Killian smiled.
"That's right."
Then he casually flipped through several more files.
There were heat-based abilities, enhanced muscles, extreme regenerative traits, corrosive secretion, bone reinforcement, heightened vision, hydrokinetic control, and even several low-level sensory abilities.
Some weren't flashy, but once paired with the right enhancements, they could become terrifyingly practical.
That was the real reason Killian valued this database so much.
A mediocre power in the hands of an ordinary person might stay mediocre forever.
But in his hands, with his company's resources, AI support, cloning systems, viral enhancement programs, and biomechanical development, even an ordinary-looking ability could become monstrous.
"Have the compatibility teams run a cross-analysis."
Killian said as he continued reading.
"I want them matched against all current enhancement systems, especially the Extremis line, the T-series, and the Tyrant-derived strains."
"I want to know which powers amplify each other, which ones conflict, and which ones might create new composite effects."
"Understood."
Samuel replied without hesitation.
"I'll have the research teams split it into three tracks immediately."
"Single power optimization, dual ability fusion, and host compatibility enhancement."
"Good."
Killian nodded again.
Then, after pausing briefly, he added,
"And start building a formal ranking framework."
"Not just S through C based on instinct."
"I want a real model. Growth ceiling, host burden, combat utility, transplant stability, replication difficulty, and strategic value."
"If we're building an ability vault, then eventually it has to operate like a real library, not a pile of lucky discoveries."
At those words, Samuel's breathing grew slightly heavier.
To him, that wasn't just a task.
That was practically the birth of an entirely new discipline.
A scientific framework for superhuman abilities.
"Boss..."
Samuel looked at Killian with bright eyes.
"If we really finish this... then the entire understanding of powers in this world will change."
Killian only smiled faintly.
"That's the point."
Then he closed the current file and turned to look at the endless storage rows around them.
For a brief moment, even he felt the weight of what he was building.
A superpower archive.
A cloning archive.
A biological evolution archive.
And someday, all of it would become the foundation of his real army.
Not just one or two powerful individuals.
Not just a few lucky breakthroughs.
But a complete, industrialized, reproducible superhuman system.
"Continue screening."
Killian said.
"From today onward, any ability with suspected hidden development potential gets marked separately."
"I don't care if it looks weak on the surface. As long as there's room for deeper evolution, I want it kept."
"Yes, Boss."
Samuel answered immediately.
Then, as if remembering something, he quickly pulled up another set of records.
"Also, Boss, there's one more thing."
"Among the newly collected samples, we found several abilities that show signs of environmental dependency."
"One grows stronger near strong electromagnetic fields. Another becomes significantly more active under high pressure. And one appears to perform best in low-temperature environments."
Killian raised an eyebrow.
"Interesting."
"That means some abilities aren't truly weak. They're just trapped by bad usage conditions."
"Exactly."
Samuel nodded.
"And if that's true, then some of the low-ranked files may need to be reevaluated later."
Killian gave a small laugh.
"Looks like this vault is going to get even more valuable."
Then he stretched slightly and turned toward the deeper part of the floor.
"Take me to the live testing area."
"I want to see what the current experimental results actually look like."
At once, Samuel stepped forward.
"Right away, Boss."
And just like that, the two of them walked deeper into the underground research floor, toward the next stage of Pioneer Tech's superhuman program.
(End of Chapter)
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