He quietly descended onto the roof of the building.
A few security cameras rotated back and forth.
With a flick of the Elder Wand, he cast a simple illusion over them.
For the next few minutes, the cameras continued showing an empty rooftop.
Zayden walked to the rooftop access door.
It was protected by an electronic lock.
He didn't bother opening it normally.
His right arm transformed into Upgrade.
Black-and-white liquid flowed over the lock and entered its circuits.
Within seconds, the security system was rewritten.
The door unlocked with a soft click.
He returned to his human form and stepped inside.
The building was quiet.
Most of the researchers had already gone home.
Only a few security guards remained on patrol.
Zayden avoided them without difficulty.
Using a Disillusionment Charm together with a Silencing Charm, he moved through the corridors without making a sound.
Soon, he reached the central laboratory.
Rows of advanced computers, prototype weapons, robotic components, missile guidance systems, and experimental equipment filled the room.
A smile appeared on his face.
"This is exactly what I came for."
He partially transformed into Upgrade once again.
Thin tendrils extended from his body and connected to every computer in the laboratory.
Within moments, he began copying the entire Hammer Industries database into his advanced phone.
At the same time, he downloaded blueprints, research files, manufacturing data, software, and every technical document he could find.
Nothing was left behind.
When the download finished, Upgrade spread across several nearby machines.
Instead of damaging them, he carefully absorbed their designs and improved his understanding of their technology.
Even if he left the equipment behind, the knowledge alone was worth the trip.
"This is only the beginning."
He looked toward the massive warehouse connected to the laboratory.
"If the lab has this much technology, the warehouse should have even more."
Zayden walked toward the warehouse entrance.
A thick steel security door blocked the way.
His arm transformed into Upgrade once again.
Within a few seconds, the locking mechanism unlocked itself.
He stepped inside.
The warehouse was enormous.
Rows of military vehicles filled one section.
Another area contained stacks of wooden crates.
Several large machines were covered with protective sheets.
Above them, overhead cranes stretched across the ceiling.
"This place is bigger than I expected."
He quietly walked through the aisles.
Every crate had a label.
Assault Rifles.
Missile Components.
Targeting Systems.
Combat Drones.
Body Armor.
There were even several prototype weapons stored inside reinforced containers.
Zayden didn't rush.
He first connected Upgrade to the warehouse's inventory system.
Within seconds, a complete list of everything stored inside appeared on his advanced phone.
"So they have this much."
He copied the inventory and continued deeper into the warehouse.
Near the back, he found another secured section.
Unlike the rest of the warehouse, this area required biometric authorization.
"Interesting."
Upgrade quickly bypassed the scanner.
The heavy door slid open.
Inside were several experimental prototypes that had never entered production.
Advanced exoskeleton frames stood on metal racks.
Prototype drones rested on workbenches.
High-capacity battery systems and compact power generators were neatly arranged along one wall.
A smile appeared on Zayden's face.
"These are much more useful."
He copied every blueprint stored in the room before scanning each prototype with Upgrade.
The more technology Upgrade analyzed, the better it understood each machine's strengths and weaknesses. At the same time, Upgrade quietly removed every tracking chip, hidden transmitter, security lock, and remote kill switch from the prototypes.
Several minutes later, he finished.
"Now I just need somewhere to store everything," Zayden muttered.
He looked around the warehouse until he found a military-grade storage crate about the size of a large briefcase that was originally designed to transport handguns.
"This will do."
He removed the foam padding and everything inside the crate.
Then he took out the Elder Wand.
Using the magical knowledge of the Dumbledore Template, he began casting one spell after another.
First came the Undetectable Extension Charm, expanding the interior far beyond its physical size.
Then he strengthened the enchantment with several reinforcement and stabilization spells so the space would remain stable.
Unlike an ordinary extension charm, Zayden kept improving the design.
He wanted more than just extra storage.
Hours passed as spell after spell was layered onto the crate.
By the time he finished, it had become a unique magical storage item.
From the outside, it still looked like an ordinary military storage crate.
Inside, however, it contained an enormous pocket dimension.
The interior was divided into multiple sections that could be organized however Zayden wished.
One section was reserved for vehicles.
Another stored weapons and ammunition.
A third held electronic equipment, tools, and spare parts.
He also created a small workshop inside the pocket dimension where he could repair, upgrade, and assemble machines whenever he wanted.
Near the center of the space stood a simple storage room containing shelves, workbenches, and cabinets for important items.
For additional security, he enchanted the crate with a concealment spell.
Anyone opening it without permission would see nothing more than an ordinary storage box filled with common tools and supplies.
Only Zayden could access the true interior.
Finally, he added a hidden secondary compartment inside the locking mechanism that separated the ordinary storage space from the magical one, making the crate appear completely normal during any inspection.
After checking every enchantment several times, he nodded in satisfaction.
The magical storage space inside the crate had grown to an enormous size.
It was comparable to a small city, with enough room to hold countless vehicles, machines, weapons, and supplies while still leaving plenty of empty space for future use.
"This should be enough for a very long time," Zayden said with a satisfied smile.
Zayden looked at the crate one last time.
"Let's see if it works."
He pointed the open crate toward the warehouse.
With another wave of the Elder Wand, the enchantments activated.
The space inside the crate expanded outward for an instant.
The shelves closest to him disappeared first.
Then the crates.
Then the vehicles.
One after another, everything inside the warehouse was pulled into the pocket dimension.