Three days later, a news story stunned the world.
Chaos Direction, the business empire that had grown into the world's largest under Link's rule, announced with great fanfare that it was launching a massive undertaking called the Star Seeker Project.
The plan was simple: at its own expense, the company would build an unprecedented Orbital Shipyard in geosynchronous orbit.
The official explanation was full of lofty ideals: to explore the mysteries of the universe, to seek a broader future for human civilization, to prepare for potential extraterrestrial threats...
Media outlets around the world praised Link's vision and selflessness. The public hailed him as a savior, convinced he was safeguarding Earth's future.
Only a handful of people knew that the so-called Star Seeker Project was a cover. What it would really build was a weapon of war meant for Link alone—a ship to conquer the stars.
Construction of the Orbital Shipyard progressed at a frightening pace.
With construction robots and Anti-Gravity Engine technology from Link, both far ahead of their time, a vast metal framework rose in Earth's orbit within days, like a legendary city built overnight.
Yet all that bustling construction left one person feeling a little... bored.
"Puddin'~"
Harley Quinn lay sprawled like a cat on the sofa in Link's office, dressed in a pink silk nightgown. She listlessly swung her long, pale legs.
"This world's so peaceful it's going moldy. No explosions, no screaming, no Batman chasing us... I can't live like this!"
She pouted, looking utterly miserable.
Ever since Link had taken command of Earth, she had been out of a job as the Chaos Queen. She got to spend every day with him, but the part of her that thrived on mayhem was itching for something to do.
"Don't worry, sweetheart."
Link looked up from his