Cisco grabbed a corner of the black curtain and pulled it hard, revealing a motorcycle inside. He proudly declared, "I call him: the Lightning War Cycle."
It was entirely dark black, exceptionally domineering, with step-like lightning bolts protruding backward along its body. Even the footrests were perfectly split by a lightning bolt, large enough for a thigh and foot to embed, allowing the rider and the vehicle to merge into one, transforming into a black lightning bolt.
The body was extremely dynamic and compact, like a streak of lightning.
Anyone seeing it for the first time would feel:
Lightning, like a black lightning bolt.
Domineering, like a king ruling the night, tearing everything apart with fierce lightning.
"This... this... this will be the coolest, most powerful, and unparalleled creation Cisco has ever made."
Barry said, awestruck.
Lin Li nodded, in full agreement. Even without considering its performance, its appearance alone was enough to outshine all other motorcycles.
Moreover, this was the Lightning War Cycle, Cisco's masterpiece.
Seeing their reactions, Cisco swelled with pride and excitedly began his introduction.
"This is no ordinary motorcycle; it's a super motorcycle, the Lightning War Cycle, designed and improved by me."
"Its entire body is made of a black metal, G5 Exotic Metal. G5 is something I created by fusing a small amount of dwarf star alloy, meteorite iron, osmium, iridium, lithium, silver, tungsten, and some miraculous reactions. It was a beautiful accident that led to the synthesis of this G5 Exotic Metal. The process is no longer reproducible. Besides a palm-sized piece I kept in the lab for research, all the rest was used to build the Lightning War Cycle."
"G5 Exotic Metal has very strange conductivity. Its inherent metallic magnetic field generates electrons, causing the electron waves within each piece of metal to be unusually violent. Most people who touch this metal will feel a tingling sensation. It's a metal that freely discharges electricity outwards. Its high melting point, hardness, and toughness are all excellent. I haven't even been able to fully test the capabilities of this G5 Exotic Metal."
"However, I'm sure this is absolutely perfect for you, Lin Li. Combined with your abilities and the reactions generated by the G5 Exotic Metal, it will mutually amplify and enhance your lightning powers."
Cisco patted the black body of the vehicle and said with a smile, "Inside, there's a plasma thruster, a patented research of mine. It was originally designed to send rockets into space. I modified it and added a converter. The instantaneous electromagnetic repulsive force it generates for propulsion is so fast, it's like you're being launched by an electromagnetic cannon. It can even match Barry's current speed. I call it: Electromagnetic Cannon Mode."
Barry exclaimed, "What? That's impossible! It's just a motorcycle."
Lin Li, who had been relatively calm, was moved. The fastest motorcycle in the world was the Dodge Tomahawk, with a top speed of 676 kilometers per hour, half the speed of sound.
That the Lightning War Cycle made by Cisco could surpass the Dodge Tomahawk didn't surprise Lin Li, but being able to match Barry's speed—that was moving, for that was the speed of sound.
Barry's current top speed was Mach 1, the highest speed he could break through since the Weather Wizard.
The same speed as Barry, what did that concept mean? Breaking the sound barrier.
Even if he could truly break the sound barrier, Lin Li couldn't actually drive at Mach 1. The shockwave and vibrations of a sonic boom would instantly pulverize him.
"I need to try out the Lightning War Cycle."
Lin Li was eager to move. He couldn't exceed the speed of sound and create a sonic boom, but the speed before exceeding the speed of sound was still something he couldn't even dream of.
Cisco stopped Lin Li, saying, "Not so fast. Push it onto the research vehicle. We'll go to the road at the Ferris Air Test Facility to start testing it. Before that, you need to thoroughly understand the Lightning War Cycle's construction. This detailed file covers everything, down to the installation of every screw, the efficacy and capabilities of the plasma thruster, the utilization rate of the converter—everything about this Lightning War Cycle. You need to understand it perfectly to master it."
"The Lightning War Cycle is my gift to you!"
"From now on, you'll be responsible for its upkeep."
Upon hearing that it was a gift for Lin Li, Barry became excited: "What, Cisco? Please give me one too."
"What would you want it for? You already run faster than anyone."
"It's just so cool..."
"No, I don't have the energy to build another one."
Barry was heartbroken to hear Cisco refuse, gazing longingly at the Lightning War Cycle.
"Why?"
Lin Li was puzzled by Cisco giving him the Lightning War Cycle.
"I just hope to compensate for the mistake we made. The particle accelerator explosion caused your transmigration, preventing you from returning to your own world, and we all feel very guilty."
"Also, with the metahumans created by the particle accelerator explosion, we need your help."
"Central City needs heroes. Whether it's the Lightning Knight or The Flash, you both are needed to deal with the consequences of the Star Labs particle accelerator explosion."
"Let's fight the metahumans together."
After Cisco finished speaking, he held his right hand straight in the air, mimicking a wrench.
Barry was the first to step forward, gripping Cisco's right hand firmly and saying with certainty, "My pleasure."
Seriously, suddenly getting all emotional, it was a bit unaccustomed.
Lin Li thought to himself, that's the downside of TV shows. Even though he knew he had already agreed to catch metahumans, they still had to do an emotional scene. Helplessly, Lin Li also put his hand in, gripping theirs: "Alright, I accept."
After the emotional moment, they immediately pushed the motorcycle onto the research vehicle and drove to the Ferris Air Test Facility to test the Lightning War Cycle.
They even completely forgot about the metahumans they were supposed to be looking for.
So much so that when they returned, they were lined up and scolded by Caitlin. A few men went to look at something and disappeared for half a day without saying anything beforehand. They were really asking for it.
Cisco was driving, Lin Li was in the passenger seat, and Barry was walking.
Cisco's earlier remark about never having Lin Li in his passenger seat again became a joke, as he once again gave Lin Li a ride.
Lin Li, meanwhile, held a thirteen-centimeter-tall file, activating his super-speed thinking, memorizing and understanding all the parts of the Lightning War Cycle, from the size of the tires to the smallest screws, all meticulously documented in the file—Cisco's masterpiece.
After Lin Li finished memorizing and understanding everything, they arrived at their destination, the outskirts.
The Ferris Air Test Facility.
On the road, a cool breeze blew, the autumn air dry and refreshing, with a chill in the wind blowing directly at them.
Lin Li sat on the Lightning War Cycle. The G5 Exotic Metal gave him a sense of familiarity, as if it were part of himself. The magnetic field it generated, as Lin Li approached, strangely became obedient, connecting with Lin Li's own electrical energy, allowing Lin Li to control it effortlessly.
It's merging with my body.
Lin Li came to a realization.
Aside from the tires and rearview mirrors, all other metal parts of the Lightning War Cycle were made of G5 Exotic Metal.
Therefore, Lin Li, sitting on it, could be considered one with it.
Cisco held a tablet and put the lightning-logo headphones into Lin Li's ears.