Just as Angela had predicted, although the technologies Kraft had revealed attracted the attention of America's intelligence agencies, they did not come to bother him.
Instead, quite a few of the Dream Toy Company's customers learned from the news that the solar-powered skateboard could go faster, and flocked to the company's official website and the Clever Hands Channel, clamoring for a high-speed version.
Although nobody else could replicate the original solar-powered skateboard, designing a mass-producible high-speed skateboard was no challenge for Kraft with his current skills. It would just cost a little more to make.
After discussions between the planning, operations, and legal departments, the company ultimately approved the high-speed skateboard project and drew up a lengthy liability waiver to minimize the risks.
Before long, Kraft could see people riding skateboards, self-balancing scooters, and even wheelchairs racing cars and motorcycles all over New York. Some people even organized races, giving the media another windfall. Just like when Mechanical Pets first came out, everyone was happy.
Except the New York police and traffic authorities.
George Stacy, the New York police commissioner, heaved a deep sigh as he stayed late at work yet again.
Hell's Kitchen alone had already been more than the New York police could handle. In recent years, with the emergence of Hulk and Iron Man and steady advances in information technology, those people with special abilities who had remained hidden were finding it harder to keep their secrets. And now, of all times, the Dream Toy Company had come along to make even more trouble for them!
"I hate geniuses!"
George Stacy tossed the report in his hand aside and slammed his palm down on his desk. How could they waste their officers on something this pointless?
**"Reject all those damned applications for skateboard races! We don't have