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Chapter IV: Antikythera

The moment the electrifying surge of energy coursed through the systems at Bahla, a profound sense of accomplishment and wonder enveloped the gathered scientists. It was a moment that defied precedent, a juncture where the boundaries of scientific understanding were stretched beyond measure. As the energy charts erupted with erratic readings, the gateway panels crackled with newfound life, their electromagnetic frequencies doubling in a breathtaking spectacle of scientific triumph.

Amidst the collective astonishment that gripped the room, Ali stood apart, his face illuminated by an unmistakable glow of satisfaction. It was as if he had foreseen this extraordinary moment, as if he had unlocked a hidden door to the mysteries of the universe. While others were left in awe of the unforeseen results, Ali's demeanor radiated confidence and purpose.

With the initial wave of exhilaration slowly giving way to a more composed anticipation, Ali gathered his team, his voice a calm and steady beacon in the midst of the electrifying chaos that had just unfolded. He knew that this was just the beginning, a tantalizing glimpse of the uncharted territory they were entering. In those charged moments, he addressed his colleagues, his words carrying the weight of a journey that promised to reshape the very foundations of their understanding "What we have just achieved is just the beginning, we have just opened the doors of time, now we need an excellent navigation system to guide us through. There is something that I have been working on for a few years, we just need to perfect it."

With the surge of newfound energy still coursing through the Bahla facility, the team faced their next formidable task — completing the temporal navigation system meticulously crafted by Ali. In the days that followed, the scientists grappled with the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology, their minds slowly unraveling the mysteries that Ali had woven into its design.

Understanding the paramount importance of accessibility, the team embarked on a mission to fashion an interface that was as user-friendly as the devices we use in our daily lives. They sought to demystify the complex workings of the navigation system, ensuring that it could be operated with the same ease as one's most familiar electronic companion.

Fortified by the wealth of technological resources at their disposal, progress was swift. The pieces of this extraordinary puzzle fell into place with astonishing efficiency. In a matter of mere weeks, the temporal navigation system, and indeed the entire machine, stood as a testament to human ingenuity and unwavering determination.

This marvel of engineering and innovation was poised for its maiden voyage into the uncharted realms of time and space, where the past and the future converged in a tapestry of limitless possibilities. The journey that lay ahead was nothing short of extraordinary, a testament to the relentless pursuit of knowledge and the audacity of human ambition.

The pivotal moment had arrived — it was time to send a living being hurtling through the corridors of time and return it unscathed. In the grand tradition of scientific exploration, it fell upon the humble rats to serve as the pioneers of this audacious experiment. With preparations well underway, two intrepid rodents were chosen to embark on a journey, one minute into the future. The gateway panels stood ready, their enigmatic energy fields humming with potential. Within the heart of the machine, the navigation system was meticulously programmed, its digital tendrils poised to unravel the mysteries of time itself.

As the experiment commenced, the test subjects, snugly housed within a box, were poised at the threshold of an epoch-defying adventure. Then, with a resounding screech that echoed through the chamber, the box containing the rats vanished into thin air. For one electrifying minute, the world held its breath.

And then, just as swiftly as they had vanished, the box reappeared, poised in the same spot from whence it had departed. Inside, the rats remained unharmed, their tiny hearts beating in sync with the rhythms of the universe. It was a moment of triumphant realization, a testament to the audacious dreams and relentless dedication of the team. The project had, beyond a shadow of doubt, achieved monumental success, heralding a new era of exploration into the very fabric of time itself.

For Ali it was time to travel, to do what he wanted to, all along. He instructed his team to conduct several tests to a specific year to be completely sure, before he could take the journey himself. The year was 1888.

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