Chapter 48
Soon, it was my turn to present.
“Good morning, everyone. It’s an honor to be here today at the Ashenford Design Competition organized by the government. I’d like to start by showing you the 3D model our team has put together.”
I gave a nod to the two team members who were with me on stage.
One of them, Logan, clicked the remote; and the screen came to life with my design–a black and white, simple. ball? Inside it were images of Ashenford, but what was this supposed to be?
the crowd.
There was a confused murmur amongst the crowd.
I smiled and said, “I know this might look a little strange to some of you. Some might think it’s a hot air balloon with pictures of Ashenford’s scenery, circling; the city every day and lowering different flags at various locations. Others might think it’s a unique building that belongs on top of a tall building, a mountain, or even a tower. “Or, some of you might think this is a massive ship, placed in the river, floating down the stream alongside beautiful blooming flowers, with music and dancing kind of like something out of a mythical lake from another
city”
Without further ado, I got to the point, explaining, “Actually, this is neither a hot air balloon nor a building. It doesn’t have a physical form, and there’s no need to spend one or two years building it or even looking for investors. The government alone can make this a permaner feature of the city. And with the advancement of modern technology, it will only get better, more spectacular, and more immersive over time.”
Finally, Maxwell couldn’t help but ask, “So, what exactly is it?”
1 pave Lopan a subtle gesture. He hit the remote again, and the black–and–white screen burst into a riot of color. The audience watched in awe as they saw images of Ashenford’s buildings, its river, and the bustling streets–all projected in vivid color.
But what about the round ball?
With mile, my other team member, William, raised his pointer stick and tapped the center of the city on the screen. Logan clicked the remote, and suddenly, a transpart, glowing orb appeared in the middle of the city. It looked almost like something from an anime or a sci–fi film, as if a force field had enclosed the entire city. Inside the orb, images began to form–buildings, shops, schools, streets. The city’s history slowly unfolded in front of their eyes. First, thirty years ago, then twenty year ago, ten years ago, and finally, present–day Ashenford. The city’s rapid development played out before em, evoking memories of the past and leaving everyone in awe.
Maxwell was unsure of how to describe it, muttering, “Is this some kind of giant projector? Or like something out of a sci–fi movie…?”
Logan stepped forward and explained, “Actually, It’s quite simple. What you’re looking at is a 3D holographic projection that has become very popular in recent years. We’ll place special equipment at strategic locations around the city, and images will be projected above our city center, as if by magle a mirage that showcases the splendor of Ashruford for all to see.”
A government official raised an eyebrow, asking, “But isn’this something that can only be done indoors?” Logan chuckled “Well, when you look at technology from futuristic perspective, there’s not much it can’t do. But in the present? This is actually a lot more advanced thai people realize. The Issue of outdoor use? That’s already been solved. It’s just that not many people have used it for outdoor applications yet.”
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“Talking is one thing, but let me show you the real thing,” Logan added with a grin, gesturing toward the large box next to him.
Everyone leaned forward, eager to see what we were about to unveil. Three other youngsters rolled the box to the center of the stage, and with a dramatic flair, we opened it.
An intricate model of Ashenford sat inside, and as I exchanged a smile with Logan, I flipped the switches we had set up at key points. Almost immediately, the lights dimmed, and the crowd gasped as tiny glowing dots appeared across the model. It was as if the city itself was coming to life. The dots swirled and reformed, condensing into the transparent orb I had described earlier. Inside it, the landscape of Ashenford began to take shape.
I watched the audience closely, their eyes wide with wonder. As they absorbed the spectacle, I retrieved more tools from beneath the stage, smiling as I prepared the next series of demonstrations.
“Let’s start with some strong light,” I said as I flipped on a flashlight.
The beam pierced the orb, but surprisingly, the image inside didn’t flicker or fade.
“Now, let’s see what happens when it rains.”
I pulled out a garden sprinkler and adjusted the water flow. At a low setting, the projection was undisturbed. Even with a heavier spray, the image remained intact and barely shifted.
“Next, we’ve got some wind,” I said as I turned on a large industrial fan.
After all the experiments, everyone was convinced. Compared to large–scale ferris wheels or super tall buildings, this was much more unique, creative, and fun!
Plus, with technology evolving, these projections would only get sharper and more detailed. Soon, we could even display weather warnings, emergency alerts–anything we wanted. No one would need to check their phones to find out about something; they’d just have to look up.
Also, I didn’t think many other cities or countries were doing this. Our country was being pretty innovative.
I could see the government officials murmuring among themselves, clearly impressed. They were hooked. And as I’d made clear earlier, the best part was that it wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg to implement.
But of course, the big question was: Could this make money?
They began asking more questions.
I replied, “Ashenford is a city everyone knows. But in today’s world, we’ve lost something–love. What if we could create a platform for people to express their love for each other, as well as their pride for Ashenford or for the world? Imagine a broadcast where people can share their feelings, whether it’s telling their parents they love them, confessing to a partner, or just expressing gratitude for the city they call home.
“This isn’t just about changing the landscape. It’s about bringing the people of Ashenford together and creating a more harmonious, beautiful future.”
The questions kept coming, but I was ready. No matter what they asked, I was able to answer smoothly, which put the government officials at ease. By the time the session ended, I could tell they were satisfied. I watched as they jotted down notes and scores, all of them eager to give our team high marks.
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