The Mishima Corporation headquarters in Tokyo was packed. Reporters from every major news outlet crowded the massive conference hall. Cameras were positioned at every angle. The world's most powerful business leaders sat in the front rows, all waiting with barely contained excitement.
Today was a massive day for the world. Not just the supernatural world, but the mundane world too.
Today was the long-awaited conference of the Mishima Corporation.
A few weeks ago, the world was shaken by news from the most powerful company on the planet.
A press conference. While not the first time the company had held one, the last had been before the previous head took over.
This was the first time the Mishima Corporation would conduct one, and what's more, it would be the CEO himself speaking at the event.
Leon Mishima.
If you asked a random bystander, they would definitely know him.
The most famous man in the world.
The richest person on the planet.
Every magazine called him the most eligible bachelor on Earth. Girls around the world had his picture on their walls. Social media went crazy whenever he appeared in public.
He was every woman's dream and every man's envy. The perfect combination of wealth, power, and looks that made him seem almost unreal.
Business journals analyzed his every move. World leaders sought his attention.
And now, finally, the man everyone wanted to see would speak directly to the world.
For the first time since he took hold of the company.
Even the supernatural world was buzzing with excitement. What was the Mishima heir cooking this time? It hadn't been long since he crushed the White Dragon Emperor so easily that it left everyone speechless. Of course, most were merely curious about what the Mishima Corporation was planning next.
The venue itself was stunning. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling. The stage was polished to perfection, with the Mishima Corporation logo gleaming behind the podium. Security was tight. Men in black suits stood at every entrance, their eyes scanning the crowd constantly.
A low murmur filled the air as people whispered to each other. "When is he coming out?" "What do you think he'll announce?" "God, I hope I get a good picture."
Then the lights dimmed. The crowd fell silent.
A single spotlight hit the stage.
He looked perfect. Dark suit tailored to fit him like a glove. His golden blond hair gleamed under the stage lights. Those sharp amber eyes swept across the audience with quiet confidence. He moved with the kind of grace that made everyone stop and stare.
Leon stepped up to the podium. The microphone picked up his voice clearly.
"Good afternoon," he said, his voice smooth and commanding. "Thank you for being here."
He paused, letting his presence fill the room. This was the first time he had spoken publicly since taking over after his parents' death.
"A year ago, I lost everything that mattered to me."
The crowd fell silent as they knew what he was talking about.
"But from that loss, I learned something important. The world is changing. And we can either change with it, or be left behind."
"Today, I want to share with you not just our company's future, but the future of our world."
He paused, his amber eyes scanning the crowd with that signature intensity.
"Every once in a while, a revolutionary moment comes along that changes everything. Today..." He smiled slightly. "Today, I am going to introduce three revolutionary things that will reshape the world as we know it."
The crowd leaned forward. You could hear a pin drop.
"The first thing is a device that will completely redefine what we think of as communication."
"Today, Mishima Corporation is proud to introduce a product that represents five years of intensive research and development, backed by an investment of over twelve billion dollars." He reached into his jacket and withdrew a sleek, transparent cylindrical device. "I present to you the Scroll - a revolutionary advancement in computing architecture that will transform how we work and live."
Leon held the device with the confidence of someone unveiling a masterpiece. As it activated with a soft blue glow, the audience leaned forward with keen interest.
"The Scroll incorporates proprietary quantum-hybrid processing technology that delivers computational performance exceeding the world's fastest supercomputers." He let that statement settle over the crowd before continuing. "To put this in perspective - our device processes everyday tasks instantaneously while handling the most demanding commercial applications with unprecedented speed and efficiency."
A holographic display materialized above his hand, displaying sleek user interfaces and real-time performance demonstrations.
"However, the Scroll's true innovation lies in its practical applications." Leon's voice took on a note of controlled excitement. "The device functions as a complete desktop replacement system for any business or personal use. Watch."
He set the Scroll on the podium's surface. Instantly, a full-sized holographic monitor appeared in the air, accompanied by a projected keyboard on the podium surface and a responsive holographic mouse interface.
"Complete office functionality anywhere. Full productivity suite. Professional business applications. All projected from a device smaller than most smartphones." Leon demonstrated by opening spreadsheets, presentations, and video conferencing applications. "Business professionals can conduct meetings, manage finances, create presentations, and run entire companies from anywhere in the world. Students can access educational content, write papers, and attend virtual classes with university-grade resources."
The audience watched in fascination as he seamlessly switched between email, document editing, video calls, and complex data analysis tools.
"For daily consumers, the Scroll revolutionizes entertainment and communication. Stream movies in perfect holographic quality, play console-level games, video chat with family across the globe, manage your smart home, plan vacations, shop online with immersive 3D product previews, and capture professional-quality photos of life's precious moments."
The display demonstrated gaming, streaming services, social media, and photography applications, all running smoothly simultaneously.
"Our global connectivity solution ensures you're always connected. Through Mishima Corporation's proprietary satellite network, the Scroll maintains high-speed internet access anywhere on Earth. Work from a beach in Thailand, stream movies from a cabin in Alaska, video chat from the top of a mountain."
He gestured, and the hologram showed connectivity examples from various remote locations.
"Battery technology provides three weeks of continuous operation under normal usage patterns, including full desktop functionality. Whether you're a busy executive, a traveling salesperson, a remote worker, or someone who simply wants the best technology for daily life, charging becomes a monthly task rather than a daily concern."
Leon's expression grew more confident as he continued.
"The camera system captures professional-quality photos and videos for social media, business presentations, family memories, and content creation. Every shot is automatically enhanced through intelligent processing, making everyone a professional photographer."
The demonstration showed sample photos and videos with exceptional quality, perfect for business use and personal sharing.
"Additional features designed for real-world use include: bank-level security for financial transactions and personal data, instant translation for international business and travel, unlimited cloud storage for all your files and memories, voice commands for hands-free operation, and seamless integration with existing business systems and personal devices."
Leon looked directly at the assembled crowd, his voice carrying conviction.
"The Scroll represents the convergence of business productivity and personal technology. Replace your laptop, desktop, tablet, and smartphone with one device. Transform any location into your office. Enjoy entertainment experiences that were previously impossible. This isn't just an upgrade - this is the complete redefinition of what technology can do for your business and your life."
He paused for maximum impact.
"The Scroll will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow morning at nine AM, exclusively through Mishima Corporation retail channels and our authorized partners."
The auditorium erupted in thunderous applause as business executives and consumers alike contemplated the implications of having supercomputer power for their everyday needs.
Leon raised his hand, and the thunderous applause gradually subsided. His amber eyes gleamed with satisfaction as he surveyed the captivated audience.
"Now, what I've just shown you is merely the first thing we're announcing today."
The crowd, still buzzing with excitement over the Scroll, suddenly fell silent. You could feel the anticipation crackling through the air.
"Well, let's just say you haven't seen anything yet."
Murmurs rippled through the audience. Business executives leaned forward in their seats. Tech journalists frantically scribbled notes. The supernatural beings watching from various locations around the world found themselves genuinely intrigued.
"But before we move to the second announcement, let me ask you something." Leon's voice took on a more contemplative tone. "How many of you have dreamed of stepping into another world? Of experiencing places that exist only in imagination? Of training for situations without real-world consequences?"
The crowd exchanged glances, unsure where this was leading.
A member of his staff appeared at the side of the stage, carrying an elegant black box with the Mishima Corporation logo gleaming on its surface. The staff member approached Leon and handed him the box before retreating discreetly.
"The second innovation addresses humanity's oldest desire - to transcend the boundaries of physical reality."
Leon's expression grew more thoughtful. "For years, science fiction has promised us one thing above all else - the ability to dive completely into virtual worlds. To experience adventures as real as life itself. To learn, to train, to explore without the limitations of our physical bodies."
He gestured toward the crowd. "We've been told this was decades away. That the technology was too complex, too dangerous, too far beyond our reach."
"What if I told you that the future is here?" Leon opened the box revealing what appeared to be a minimalistic, lightweight headset.
"What if I told you we've achieved true FullDive technology?"
The audience collectively held its breath.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the Nexus - the first full dive Virtual Reality system in the world."
Leon lifted the device from its box
"The Nexus doesn't just show you virtual worlds - it puts your consciousness directly into them. Complete sensory replacement. When you're in a virtual environment, your brain believes it's real because, to every sense you possess, it is real."
He held up the headset. "Touch, taste, smell, temperature - everything perfectly replicated. But unlike dangerous experimental systems, the Nexus has complete safety protocols. Your physical body remains protected while your mind experiences unlimited possibilities."
The crowd was mesmerized, several people leaning forward with intense interest.
"Imagine mastering complex skills in accelerated time. Learning languages through total immersion. Training for dangerous situations in completely safe environments. Experiencing historical events firsthand, or exploring worlds that exist only in imagination."
The silence that followed was deafening. Then, like a dam bursting, the auditorium exploded.
Reporters shot to their feet, cameras flashing frantically. Business leaders turned to each other with expressions of shock and disbelief. Someone in the back row actually gasped out loud.
"Full sensory immersion?" a journalist shouted over the chaos. "Are you saying this is actual brain-computer interface?"
"How is that even possible?" another voice called out.
"When will it be available?"
"What are the safety protocols?"
"How much will it cost?"
Questions flew from every direction as the crowd descended into controlled pandemonium. Security guards stepped forward, trying to maintain order, but even they looked stunned by what they'd just witnessed.
In the VIP section, tech CEOs were frantically making phone calls. Stock analysts were typing furiously on their devices.
Leon stood calmly at the podium, letting the chaos wash over him with that same confident smile. The man who had just claimed to have achieved humanity's greatest technological dream looked completely unruffled by the reaction he'd caused.
Finally, he raised his hand again, and slowly, reluctantly, the crowd began to settle.
"I can see you have questions," he said with understated amusement, his voice carrying easily over the lingering murmurs. "And believe me, you're going to have many more before this presentation is over."
The crowd quieted, hanging on his every word.
Leon's expression grew more serious, his amber eyes sweeping across the audience with renewed intensity.
"The Scroll revolutionized communication. The Nexus revolutionized experience. But the third innovation..." He paused, letting the anticipation build to a fever pitch. "The third innovation revolutionizes humanity itself."
The auditorium was so quiet you could hear people breathing.
"For millennia, humans have been limited by the bodies we're born with. Genetic diseases, birth defects, injuries that never heal, organs that fail with age. We've accepted these limitations as the price of being human."
Leon's voice grew stronger, more commanding.
"What if I told you that era is ending? What if I told you we've developed technology that can rewrite your genetic code, heal any injury, cure any disease, correct any defect?"
The crowd was completely silent, mesmerized.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the third and final innovation I present to you today..." Leon smiled, and it was the smile of someone about to change the world forever. "The Eden Pods."
The auditorium erupted in gasps and shocked exclamations. Several people stood up from their seats, unable to contain themselves.
"Genetic reconstruction at the cellular level. Complete biological restoration. The end of human suffering as we know it."
Leon looked directly into the cameras, his eyes blazing with conviction.
"The question isn't what the Eden Pods can fix. The question is..." He paused for maximum impact. "What can't they fix?"
The crowd was in complete chaos now, but Leon simply smiled and walked off the stage, leaving them with that impossible promise hanging in the air.
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