13 A Single Word 1 (2/2)

From what Ci-ci could see, Milana had put in place realistic plans for dealing with all of these problems. They were clever, innovative, and Ci-ci was quite impressed. The only issue was that they hadn't had the time to follow through on much of it. But, now with Ci-ci here, not only would he make the time, he'd even improve on these already well-made designs – after all, Milana couldn't deviate too far from standard VR technology because she didn't have the leeway allowed for by an inventors' license. Ci-ci, however, could.

”First things first. I'm sure you guys have realized by now,” Ci-ci continued, ”But, the reason we have to start with VR hardware instead of software is because for us to move forward, we have to take advantage of my inventor's license. However, the problem is of course that those who have the choice, would likely not buy products attached to me name… Unless –”

”Unless they're poor enough to not care at all,” Milana finished.

Ci-ci smiled. ”Exactly. Once we've broken into the market and have established a baseline, it will be easier to move forward.”

”But, if we're relying on something like that to sell products with your name attached to it, how then could we ever reach the newer heights you speak of?” Nicholas spoke out, still a bit angered by Ci-ci's previous words.

”Easy. Once we've established a baseline, we have a foundation to build upon. I can promise you that the worst things we'll have to deal with will involve the sabotage of other companies as opposed to public outrage.

Then, we do something no one has done before and plant a firm flag.”

”Something no one has ever done before?” Everyone looked at Ci-ci questioningly.

Ci-ci grinned. ”All we really want to do with this cheap product of ours is to earn a place at the Gaming Expo in a year.”

Shock colored the faces of the Petrov Technologies employees. The Gaming Expo? This was nothing short of the grandest event in the gaming industry.

Impossible.