Osiris II stood in the main control room, his gaze sweeping across the panoramic monitoring screen at the desolate, barren landscape with only tumbleweeds and exposed rock formations.
He issued the order.
A deep hum began to echo through the valley; it was the sound of energy gathering.
The diffusion devices placed in various locations were activated simultaneously, and the invisible flow of primordial particles was stimulated. Like a gentle tide, it was evenly distributed to every inch of land, every rock, and every breath of air in the valley with a preset intensity and frequency.
The initial changes are slow and subtle.
The high-precision sensor first detects changes in soil composition: the microstructure of the originally compacted and organic-poor waste soil is being reorganized under the influence of particles, becoming looser, with increased porosity, and beginning to have water retention and air permeability.
Meanwhile, the concentration of certain harmful chemical suspended particles in the air began to decrease significantly, while the water vapor content increased slightly.
As time goes on, more macro-level changes begin to emerge.
The once grayish-yellow and lifeless land gradually turned dark brown, and in some low-lying areas, tiny water droplets began to seep out from the transformed soil, gathering into small damp marks.
Some of the genetically optimized drought-resistant pioneer plant seeds that were sown took root and sprouted at an unprecedented speed under the continuous catalysis of the primordial particle field, stubbornly breaking through the soil and adding the first sparse but vibrant greenery to this desolate land.
Osiris II meticulously recorded every piece of data.
The steady rise in air temperature and humidity, the slow accumulation of soil organic matter, and the gradually improving, neutral soil pH.
The entire process is not a miracle that happens overnight, but a systematic and accelerated natural evolution that follows the law of conservation of matter and energy.
The role of the primordial particle here is more like a precise key, opening a fast track for matter to transform into a more ordered and life-potential state.
He was not in a hurry to achieve quick results.
The experiment proceeded steadily according to the pre-set long-term plan, with the energy field maintaining a constant output, and environmental data being continuously collected and compared with the model.
This sealed-off valley is quietly undergoing a reversal from "death" to "life".
The barren wasteland is gradually evolving into fertile land capable of nurturing more life under the gentle power of the primordial particles.
This is a microscopic miracle, yet it foreshadows the infinite possibilities for large-scale environmental transformation in the future.
Environmental modification experiments are ongoing in Genesis Valley.
The expansion of surface vegetation, the transformation of soil composition, and the characteristics of anomalous energy fields have gradually formed a unique ecological region.
The changes in this region have been clearly captured by more than a thousand space stations and countless reconnaissance satellites in space.
For the major corporations that control these monitoring resources, the anomalies occurring on the Badlands are like blueprints laid out on a table.
However, understanding the situation and taking action are two completely different things.
All organizations that are concerned about this matter clearly remember the Tokyo incident several years ago.
The image of that giant knight titan belonging to Osiris' forces destroying the Arasaka headquarters with overwhelming force is still being played repeatedly in the tactical analysis rooms of various companies.
This scenario has become an important case study for assessing unknown threats and a warning that is hard for corporate executives to shake off.
Night City was therefore designated as a special area.
In the internal risk assessments of various companies, this area is clearly marked as the highest risk zone, where "unknown high-level extraterrestrial technological forces may intervene."
When satellite images confirmed that Osiris' forces were carrying out a large-scale environmental renovation project on the outskirts of Night City, all companies immediately went on high alert.
The new U.S. military held a series of emergency meetings, and the strategic department for military technology prepared an assessment report overnight.
The Contau Board of Directors, located in Eurasia, held a special video conference, while the European Banking Consortium requested its intelligence department to submit daily special briefings.
Despite their curiosity and caution, no company dared to take direct action.
The new Pentagon had proposed sending a reconnaissance team, but the proposal was rejected outright at a high-level meeting.
The Special Operations Command of the military technology department prepared an infiltration plan, but it was ultimately halted by the security chief himself.
All businesses understand that rash actions could have consequences far exceeding their capacity to bear.
These companies have instead adopted a more cautious approach to contacting clients.
The new United States sent a diplomatic note to the Night City "administrators" through formal channels.
Military technology, on the other hand, utilizes its network of connections within the municipal system to attempt to obtain relevant information.
Kanto made inquiries under the guise of its expertise in business cooperation, while the European banking consortium made indirect inquiries through its financial partners.
All inquiries were carefully crafted, using the most prudent diplomatic language.
These messages, while expressing concern, always maintained a respectful tone.
Its core purpose is limited to understanding the "nature of the activity" and "potential impact," completely avoiding any intention to intervene.
The managers gave a uniform response to these inquiries.
The response was concise and clear: scientific research is being conducted in the area, which is an internal matter and does not pose a threat to the safety of the surrounding area.
All requests for cooperation from external organizations were politely but firmly rejected, while emphasizing the inviolability of the area.
This extreme restraint stems from the most direct and unambiguous deterrent measures that Osiris II took at the very beginning of the large-scale experiment.
He ordered Knight Margaret to move her iconic titan, which had participated in the destruction of the Arasaka headquarters, from its permanent location in Night City to a garrison position at the entrance to Genesis Valley.
The Knight titan stands majestically at the entrance to Genesis Valley, like a silent metal guardian.
The armored body, over ten meters tall, stood firm amidst the sandstorms of the harsh soil, with only occasional faint hissing sounds emanating from its joints as the hydraulic system maintained its balance.
This war machine is a living warning sign in itself.
The battle marks left on its armor and the energy fluctuations emitted by its weapon systems silently proclaimed ownership of this place.
All the images captured by any observation equipment convey the same message: this area is under absolute control.
The message conveyed by the titans was simple and direct.
Any unauthorized approach will be considered a hostile act.
The potential consequences have been fully demonstrated in Tokyo—the ruins of the Arasaka headquarters serve as the most direct warning.
This deterrent power stems from a real power disparity, making it a force to be reckoned with.
With such a clear declaration of force, all external forces exercised necessary restraint.
Intelligence gathering by the companies was limited to remote observation and probing through diplomatic channels. No one wanted to become a second Arasaka, to test the true power of this war machine.
Maintaining a safe distance has become a consensus until an effective solution is found.
The experiment was able to proceed under the guarantee of absolute force, and outside spying was effectively kept out of this steel defense line.