Ye Mo pressed the Enter key, the cursor flashed, and the document title changed from "All Personnel Access Command" to "Running". He didn't let go, but stared at the screen for three seconds. The quantum signal receiver lit up again, this time with a continuous blue light.
He knew the system had accepted the decision.
The console automatically redirected to the permission allocation interface. On the left was the list of the Mutants Response Group, currently containing only three names: Emma Frost Thaddeus Ross, the Siberia woman " Frostmark," and a South Africa youth. On the right was the Wisdom Response Team, whose names had already been added: a former Vibranium researcher, a quantum physicist, and a biological neuroengineer. The repair technician's file provided by Tony was still in the review process, stuck at the step of "secondary confirmation of release record required."
Ye Mo tapped Emma Frost's name, and a permission settings window popped up. He pulled up the training ground module and bound her mental energy fluctuation frequency as the activation key. As long as she entered the meditation room, the training ground would automatically activate the defense simulation program. He added another rule: if unauthorized personnel approach within five meters of the target area, the obstacle system will release low-frequency Quake to drive them away.
This is not for defending against enemies.
It's to prevent newcomers from accidentally damaging the equipment.
He then switched to the research area. The three core devices— the Vibranium analyzer, the gamma spectrometer, and the neural signal simulator—were locked in separate subnets. He assigned login permissions to three scientists, each only able to access their own project data. The bioengineer could access the neural interface experimental records but couldn't see the Vibranium Resonance parameters. The quantum physicist could run the simulation model but couldn't obtain the actual coordinate files.
Information isolation prevents theft by allowing people to visit each other's homes.
He also conveniently opened a remote monitoring port for Tony, setting the permission level to "view only, no comment." If Tony dares to secretly modify the code, the system will immediately cut off the connection and log the changes. Last time he helped upgrade the firewall, he casually planted an Easter egg program that would only delete after playing "I Am a Joker" ten times.
Ye Mo remembered it very clearly.
After completing these steps, he pulled up a 3D map of the base. The energy core was located on layer B3, stably outputting green light. The communication module used seven jumper nodes, automatically changing its exit IP every twelve hours. The defense system was managed by JARVIS AI, with formal handover scheduled for three days later. It was currently simulating Hydra invasion scenario, and the virtual firewall had already blocked seventeen waves of attacks.
Everything is normal.
But he knew he couldn't stop.
The real problem isn't external enemies, but how to manage things internally.
Before everyone arrives, things need to be arranged clearly. Otherwise, it would be a joke if everyone arrived and found that no one knew what to do.
He opened the task distribution system and created three new main tasks.
The first item is "Training Ground Adaptation Plan." Emma Frost is the default person in charge, and the execution condition is "automatically activated upon arrival of the first Mutants." It includes three components: ability testing, combat coordination, and emergency response. Completion unlocks the "Team Combat Skill Library."
Article 2: "Scientific Research Breakthrough Project". The project leader position is left vacant; they will be assigned after the first scientist reports for duty. There are currently two proposed projects: one is to optimize the energy conversion rate of Vibranium, and the other is to study the stimulatory effect of gamma rays on Gene Spiral Tower. Ye Mo specifically added a note: Live human experiments are strictly prohibited; violators will be expelled from the base.
Article 3: "Facility Maintenance Procedures". Effective from the day the maintenance technician is hired. Tasks include daily inspection of power lines, weekly calibration of the defense matrix, and monthly replacement of air filters. He also added a reminder: the lubricant for the armor joints must be the genuine Stark Industries product; generic brands will jam the gears.
After completing these steps, he exited the management backend and entered the consciousness space of the Gene Spiral Tower.
The eleventh floor of the tower glowed faintly, reflecting the layout of the base in reality. He scanned it layer by layer with his mind.
First layer: The energy system is stable, with the Vibranium array and gamma recovery device supplying power in parallel, ensuring load balance.
Second layer: Communication encryption is complete, offline links are enabled, and external communications use anonymous relays.
The third layer: clear hierarchical access control, clearly defined responsibilities for each module, and no risk of unauthorized access.
Fourth layer: Closed-loop task distribution logic, reasonable triggering conditions, and smooth feedback path.
Fifth layer: Defense mechanism in place, fake intrusion drill successful, response time less than 0.3 seconds.
Floors 6 through 10: Vacant, awaiting further expansion.
Eleventh layer: The management logic chain is complete, and all modules form a closed loop.
As he confirmed the last item, a notification sounded in his mind, "Transaction arrangement complete; Gene Spiral Tower management efficiency improved."
The voice was flat and emotionless.
But Ye Mo sensed that the energy flow inside the tower had accelerated. A ring of light gray runes appeared around the eleventh floor, as if the system had also entered "organizational ability" into the database.
He exited the consciousness space and returned to the main control panel.
The "Running" status bar on the screen has risen to 47%. A slight vibration is coming from the training field; the obstacle simulator is performing a self-check. The data stream refresh rate in the research area has increased, and the gamma-ray spectrum extrapolation is undergoing its 12th iteration. The defense port just intercepted a simulated attack, and the virtual firewall has automatically patched the vulnerability.
Everything is moving.
It's no longer an empty shell.
He stood up and stretched his wrists. He hadn't slept all night, and his eyes were a little dry, but his mind was clear. He knew there were three people he was waiting for: the first was the Siberia woman, who had said "say" meant she agreed to join; the second was the quantum physicist, whose coordinates had been downloaded and was expected to arrive within three days; and the third was the repair technician, whose background Tony said he needed to verify again, and that there would be results today.
The others are not in a hurry for now.
He walked to the entrance of the rest area and stopped. He turned and glanced at the control panel. A new message popped up on the screen: a biological neuroengineer had sent a suggestion to modify the safety protocol, requesting the addition of specifications for the use of brain-computer interfaces.
Ye Mo walked back, sat down, and opened the document.
The first rule states. "Accessing external networks is prohibited while Telepathy is enabled."
He chuckled and typed in the reply box, "This one doesn't need changing; I've already set it as a mandatory rule."
The signal was sent out immediately, and the quantum signal receiver suddenly flashed three times in succession.
This is a default alarm – an encrypted channel has requested access.
He clicked on the source identification, which showed an "unknown ID," but the signal characteristics matched a responder he had received a notification from yesterday. The responder had uploaded a waveform image labeled "Same-type resonance test."
Ye Mo zoomed in on the image and saw a familiar frequency fluctuation: 7.83Hz, which matched the fundamental frequency of the Gene Spiral Tower within his body.
Someone is knocking on the door.
He didn't rush to respond, but first saved the signal to the temporary isolation area, marking it as "pending verification." Then he opened the recruitment log and wrote a note in the "S-level Mental Resonance Ability User" column. "Contact time: 9:17 AM today, signal strength medium, no tracking traces detected."
After taking notes, he replied with, "That proves you're one of us."
The other party replied quickly, sending only two words:
Heartbeat.