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Chapter 3 - THE PROFESSOR

The doors swung open, Ron stepped into the sanctum of the Professor's labyrinthine laboratory, a realm where the boundaries of reality were pushed to their limits.

Professor Zack Zeeman, a sage with sapphire blue irises and a silver mane, exuded an aura of mystique, his very presence, commanding respect.

The U.S born citizen possessed a mind brimming with intellectual superiority, prioritizing his career and research above anything else.

His voice, a low, sonorous beacon, resonated through the chamber,

"Come on in, Ma' boy!"

Ron entered, his eyes drinking in the wonders that surrounded him.

The laboratory was a symphony of beeping A.I.s, a cacophony of sound reverberating through every molecule

of air.

His eyes scanned through the array of fascinating slumbering bots, flashing across the inanimate sophistications, amidst the ethereal intonations.

The Professor, resplendent in his neatly tailored attire, worked with precision, his hands moving with the deftness of a master craftsman.

"How may I help ya, kid?" Professor Zeeman inquired, his gaze piercing, as he tightened the bolts of his latest invention.

Ron, his voice laced with anxiety, began to explain,

"It's an honor to have you supervise my project, Sir... Prof... Dean... Sir."

The whizzing zips of his knapsack echoed through the laboratory, a sound that underscored his nervousness.

As Ron revealed the Xenon Prismara, a miniaturized molecular spectrum of his own creation, nestled within its containment shield — the Cosmo Aegis, the Professor's eyes narrowed, his gaze fixed on the sphere.

"You've really outdone yourself this time, Kid, ain't ya?" his voice betrayed a specter of intimidation.

Ron, his modesty evident in his undertone, replied,

"It's nothing really, Sir.

I only recreated the cosmic sphere as seen on the news.

Of course, it's nothing compared to its original counterpart. No one could ever recreate the Xeno-nexus. This, Sir... is different. I call it, the Xenon Prismara."

As Ronnie Ramon powered his machine, the mesmerizing azure illuminance bathed the laboratory, casting an otherworldly glow on Zack's face.

The molecular star beamed like the solar sphere, revolving majestically in synchrony with the sophisticated gears of his miniature fusion reactor.

The Professor's eyes flung wide open in dismay, his spanner falling from his hand as he beheld the purifying energy flow.

You kidding me? This' got enough juice to power up the city," his face lit up in the cerulean ambiance.

Ron, his voice filled with conviction, replied, "It's a whole new revolution, Sir."

The Professor's gaze narrowed, his eyes scrutinizing the Xenon Prismara, as he observed, "The accuracy is fascinating."

Ron, his voice filled with pride, replied, "I'm flattered, Sir!"

However, the Professor's gaze lingered on the sphere, his eyes detecting a minimal flaw.

"But.. There's a teensy weensy bit of a bug in your creation.

I've observed a slight anti-gravitational glitch trapped in the sphere's energy flow. One slip, and..."

Ron, his voice completing the statement in acknowledgement of his imperfections, replied,

"We'd all be floating like we're in space."

The Professor chuckled, unveiling superior working tools, his tone, inspiring.

"Let's perfect this, shall we?" His face creased into a warm, benevolent smile, pride emanating from his eyes.

Ron, his face lighting up with excitement, replied, "Yes, Sir!"

As they worked, face shields and gloves strapped on, the laboratory became a realm of intense focus, the air thick with the smell of ozone and burning metal.

The hours ticked by, the sounds of screeching steel and fluctuating spectrums filling the air.

Finally, after tremendous hours of labor, their efforts were justified.

The Xenon Prismara had been perfected, courtesy of the genius and guidance of the ingenious Professor, Zack Zeeman.

They exchanged a fist bump in excitement, Ron's teary eyes unable to conceal his joy.

"It's been an honor working with you, Sir. I'm eternally grateful."

The Professor, his voice filled with warmth, replied,

"Why not take the day off, my boy.

Today, you ain't no boy, no more.

Neither am I your lecturer, any longer.

We.. are partners now."

Ron, his voice filled with gratitude, replied, "I sincerely appreciate, Sir."

As Cameron exited the laboratory, the fading specters of sunset cascaded its golden ambiance on the Professor's grinning countenance.

Cognizant that his future was bright, the young scientist relished in the hope that he had found a mentor who would guide him on his journey to greatness.

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