Academy City, District 21.
This was the district where Academy City's water sources were located, as well as the city's only mountainous region, blessed with a precious natural environment.
Research into water sources, flora, and fauna was quite renowned in this district, and astronomical research was also conducted here. Thus, aside from its natural environment, it featured all sorts of artificial vegetation, artificial lakes, and even observatories. If not for its heavy research focus, it would likely have often become a summer retreat and picnic destination for students.
And within this district stood a mountain.
At its summit was a circular artificial lake over fifty meters in diameter.
A tower-like metal structure stood in the center of the lake.
The lake's edges were entirely reinforced with steel-reinforced concrete.
This was a geothermal power generation test station, with heat-transfer rods extending vertically a thousand meters underground.
Even this artificial lake was merely one part of the power generation test station.
As the sun was nearly setting, Fang Li and Shokuhou Misaki arrived here.
"So there was a place like this here?"
Standing on the shore of the artificial lake, Fang Li could not help relaxing his expression.
Although it was a geothermal power generation test station, it was still quite a nice place in terms of scenery.
"Sylvie would probably like a place like this, wouldn't she?"
Given The Diva Princess's personality, she might even suggest this place for Fang Li's next date and have a picnic here.
"If I get the chance, I'll bring her here to take a look..."
Just as Fang Li made that decision, panting and the sound of messy footsteps finally began to rise from behind him.
Hearing those sounds, Fang Li's relaxed expression was replaced by one of speechlessness. He turned to look down the