I was traveling to another city and didn't realize that the amount I translated was not enough. Mom, I'll be back╰(*°▽°*)╯
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The two then resumed their daily lessons, and now Thea had reached the fourth stage of perceptual learning, the final stage that Mrs. Shiva called "earth listening."
This stage was challenging. It required feeling the trails of insects moving on the ground, which made learning very difficult for Thea. Some insects were as small as sesame seeds, and this made her wonder: how could they feel this?
Mrs. Shiva did not have an easy solution. According to her, she could barely do this task herself, and she found it difficult to teach others.
Her method was to find a steep cliff, hold on to the rocks with one hand, and lift her entire body into the air, letting go of both life and death and all distractions during the practice.
Thea thought that hearing something so radical was enough. She planned to live many more years. Furthermore, she remembered that many people had posted photos on social media recently, showing themselves suspended in the air on cliffs or skyscrapers. They were probably looking up to her. Perhaps, in a way, she was a role model for others.
Thea decided that she still needed to train in a more balanced and safe way. Activities that would raise her heart rate too much didn't seem right, so sitting on the floor would suffice. If that didn't work one day, she could try it for ten days. She was still young, and there was no rush.
Moira acted quickly. Just a day after Thea spoke to her, a new ad was distributed to major media outlets and radio stations.
She contacted the city governments of Central City and Midway, announcing her plans to build a high-speed rail line between the cities. She also mentioned that she had already spoken to "interested businessmen" about making generous donations, and that both governments would only need to provide nominal support for the project to be carried out.
The two governments had no reason to oppose something so beneficial, and both expressed support for Moira's sense of social responsibility. This meant that as long as she could attract investment, they would support her campaign.
I don't know if it was Moira's idea or her team of consultants, but combining the election with a large-scale project seemed like a smart move. It sent a clear message to voters: "If you elect me, I'll have a job, but if you don't, then goodbye, you can choose whoever you want."
In fact, combining an election with the launch of a large project is nothing new. Many people have done it before, with successes and failures. Those who didn't succeed had their own reasons, and the winners usually had one thing in common: money!
Malcolm had been keeping a close eye on this issue in his spare time while teaching Tommy. He hadn't expected his former partner to be so determined. Although he was dissatisfied with the growing social inequality, it also gave him an opportunity to get into Central City and Midway City.
In general, he also expressed support for the project, as his large underground organization had little to do and was bored.
His organization included people from a variety of backgrounds, from big businessmen like Moira, politicians and police chiefs to street vendors and people like Leo Miller, who sold weapons. There were so many people that he had trouble even keeping track of everything.
You could say that his organization was one of the most discreet, without the dynamics of other groups. He preferred to wait for the right moment before taking action, something that involved the use of advanced technologies, such as the Unidac Industries seismic device.
He was in a waiting period, and when he heard about Moira's movement, he decided to send some of his associates to scout the way. If all went well, he could overthrow two cities, otherwise, he would resolve the internal instability of his group.
With Moira's strong candidacy and Malcolm's help, less than four hours after her announcement, one of the three candidates had already withdrawn from the race and called on her supporters to support Moira.
At that moment, Thea was watching TV at Felicity's house, watching her mother, excited, talk about the dangers of all forms of transportation, except for the high-speed train.
Airplanes? She mentioned the many cases of hijackings and crashes involving super-fast planes. It was dangerous, and she wondered how anyone would still dare to travel by such means.
Ships? Moira talked about the many risks of maritime transportation, mentioning several unsafe factors, as if Robert and Oliver were going to sea on a raft instead of a cruise ship.
In short, if you want safety and jobs, vote for me.
When she finished her speech, Moira received enthusiastic applause, as if she were listening to divine music. The atmosphere was lively, like New Year's Eve. The camera focused on several serious-looking men, with teary eyes and visibly emotional.
Thea, however, had the feeling that many of them looked more like people who collect protection fees. One of them, in particular, looked familiar. Could he be the owner of the bar she frequented?
Felicity, who had never liked Moira, watched the scene with a suspicious look and a slight disdain.
Thea also didn't quite understand the reason for so much animosity between the two. In the original story, Felicity was already with Oliver and didn't even care much about Moira's funeral. Maybe it was just a matter of incompatible personalities.
"Your anti-gravity suit has arrived," Felicity said after hanging up the phone.
Finally, it arrived! After a considerable delay, Thea realized that the promises of deadlines made by European and American suppliers were not reliable.
She would memorize these people on her list, and when she becomes a power, she would surely know how to deal with them more effectively.
Although these professionals were not perfect, their skills were exceptional. The anti-gravity suit underwent significant improvements. The inner layer was modified to ensure greater comfort and safety, and the outer layer maintained functionality but with more flexibility.
Unlike previous versions, the suit was more discreet and adaptable, to some extent confusing genders, which was a positive development.
The new helmet, designed to replace the previous model, became more stylish and efficient, with an aesthetic that resembled science fiction more than medieval fantasy.
Felicity worked intensively on the development of this suit. She programmed intensively, resulting in great efforts and even weight loss due to stress. The equipment's performance was adjusted to be more suited to human reality, although the controlled reaction decreased compared to the original model.
Despite being only a test version, Thea felt satisfied. The equipment was sufficient for her needs and could be used to defend herself or help solve some more complicated issues.