Gravity Chamber

"Hahaha, you're absolutely right! The progress of science is all about encountering new things!" Dr. Brief laughed heartily, nodding at Roland with satisfaction.

Roland shrugged his shoulders and then opened the spaceship's hatch.

The two boarded the ship, and Dr. Brief immediately began examining the interior. Since it was his first time encountering extraterrestrial technology, he found everything novel. Dr. Brief was truly the genius who invented the Hoi-Poi Capsule technology; after a brief inspection, he had a basic grasp of the level of this alien tech.

A blueprint for the upcoming modifications was already taking shape in his mind.

"Let me confirm this again: you really want to build a 100x gravity training room inside this ship? You should know that under such gravity, a 60-kilogram person's body weight alone would increase to 6,000 kilograms. That's secondary, though; the main danger comes from the internal organs. Earthlings absolutely cannot withstand such gravity."

Dr. Brief explained the hidden dangers of high-intensity gravity to Roland.

If it were just a weighted load, 6,000 kilograms would be a small number—only 6 tons, which is less than the weight of a cubic meter of iron.

However, a gravity environment is different from a weighted load. Gravity is distributed uniformly, and its effects act upon every cell inside and out. Under extreme gravity, the human body's internal organs, blood vessels, tissues, and even the brain must bear a massive burden; the slightest carelessness carries the risk of collapse.

Even with the Saiyan physique, which far exceeds that of an Earthling, it would be extremely dangerous.

In the original story, Goku trained in a 100x gravity environment and came close to death several times. If he hadn't eaten a few Senzu Beans when he was too exhausted to move, he never would have made it to Planet Namek. But thanks to such grueling training, Goku's combat power jumped from 8,000 when he left Earth to 90,000.

It was precisely the gravity room training, combined with Senzu Bean healing and the resilient Saiyan body, that created such a miracle.

Roland had enough Senzu Beans in his possession, so he couldn't afford to pass up such an opportunity.

Roland said, "Doctor, please rest assured and build the gravity room. It will be no problem."

Seeing Roland's persistence, Dr. Brief lit a cigarette and took a few leisurely puffs. "I can help with the modifications, but I still don't recommend installing such high gravity. Be careful when you use it in the future."

"I will be careful."

Roland readily agreed, then helped Dr. Brief transport the ship to a Capsule Corporation production base near West City, where the ship's upgrade and modification began.

Of course, while Dr. Brief was upgrading the cargo ship, Roland wasn't just sitting around. Although his current combat power could be considered invincible on Earth, he likely didn't even have the ability to protect himself in the vast universe. With this realization, Roland naturally wouldn't waste a single second.

In the following days, Roland found a spot near the production base to solidify his foundation, performing high-intensity training every day.

During this time, Tights came to find him, needing advice on some settings for her new novel. She seemed to be writing a story about Saiyans, incorporating novel elements like combat power, Korin Tower, and Kami. She set the story on Earth, as Tights didn't yet know that Saiyans were actually an extraterrestrial race.

She had originally intended to write about the legend of the Dragon Balls, but for some reason, she gave up on it. Perhaps she realized that such information was too shocking and would easily cause confusion if included.

Roland gave Tights some suggestions based on his own knowledge. The woman recorded his advice and left, full of joy. Before leaving, she curiously asked what was being modified in the base, but lost interest upon hearing it was gravity equipment.

And so, the days passed one by one.

Roland buried himself in hard training, combining the Saiyan combat techniques in his mind to stimulate the energy within his body and continuously improve. By the time the gravity room modification was complete, his combat power had risen from 460 to 520—a significant improvement.

A month later, the gravity room was finished. Upon receiving the news, Roland rushed to Dr. Brief's location, where he found the doctor covered in grease.

"Doctor, where is the gravity room?" Roland asked, arriving at Dr. Brief's side, travel-worn.

"Follow me."

Dr. Brief, cigarette in mouth, led the way to where the gravity room was housed. The Capsule Corporation production base was massive, occupying a vast area; there were few bases like it in the entire world.

In a huge assembly workshop, Roland saw his cargo ship. At first glance, he could hardly recognize it as the original vessel. Although it was still a 30-meter-long, 8-meter-high ellipsoid, the inside and outside of the ship had been completely transformed. The metal paint, ergonomic layout, and redesigned interior cabins incorporated many Earth elements, and the side of the ship was stamped with the Capsule Corporation logo.

"Amazing, I can't even tell it's the same ship," Roland said with admiration after inspecting it.

Dr. Brief pointed to the brand-new ship, a hint of pride in his voice. "According to your requirements, I converted the rear half of the ship into a large gravity training room, capable of a maximum of 100x gravity. Aside from the cockpit, the front half has been designed with four rooms, two on each level. Oh, and the ship's power and communication systems have been upgraded as well..."

He took out several watch-like devices and handed them to Roland. "These communicators allow for real-time communication; even across distant planets, there will be no lag. More importantly, they have a holographic projection function, which is perfect for enjoying music."

Dr. Brief passionately showcased his latest invention, becoming even more excited when talking about the music-playing watches.

Roland was very satisfied with all the ship's functions, though he found Dr. Brief's eccentric, alternative pursuits quite worthy of a roast.

Leading Roland into the gravity room and teaching him how to use the equipment, Dr. Brief said, "In addition to adjusting gravity, this room can also set temperature and atmospheric pressure. It can simulate all kinds of extreme environments. Because the cabin is made of a super-alloy smelted from special materials, you don't have to worry about any risks."

"Thank you. Now I can train with peace of mind," Roland said contentedly.

Dr. Brief said, "Be careful when you use it."

Roland nodded. After Dr. Brief left, he set the gravity to 10x. The machine began to hum, and a downward force immediately acted upon his entire body. Roland felt it, a look of joy appearing in his eyes. This level of gravity was already equivalent to the environment on Planet Vegeta.

"Incredible, it's just like being back on Planet Vegeta."

He then gradually increased the gravity. He could basically withstand 16x, but by the time he reached 20x, Roland felt his movements becoming difficult and his brain began to suffer from oxygen deprivation.

He decisively shut down the gravity equipment, having gained a rough idea of his current limit.

Afterward, he tested various parameters like temperature and pressure. After experiencing it all, Roland was extremely satisfied with these functions.