The Cost of Utopia

Kenrick Argo Kemp, once overlooked and rejected despite his genius, grew to believe that only the most capable should lead society. He saw the world’s inefficiencies and injustices as the result of incompetence, leading him to embrace a twisted utilitarianism—sacrificing the "expendables" to create a utopia where only the brightest could thrive. He believed that by controlling who reproduced, he could eliminate humanity's flaws and craft a superior society.

When the government sought to reactivate the supersoldier program to wage war against so-called terrorist nations, Kenrick realized that his vision would be corrupted. To protect it, he seized control of the scientific community and advanced his research on a novel Gene R, a genetic sequence derived from his own DNA. His goal was to create a new generation of superhumans who could lead the world into an enlightened era.

Stacy Mendez’s arrival in his life was unexpected but welcome—someone as intelligent and capable as he was. However, her pure empathy was a trait Kenrick couldn't reconcile with. He knew that once she discovered his experiments on the expendables, she would stop at nothing (as long as it was legal) to thwart him.

Yet Kenrick, confident in his influence as the architect of the Alena Tower, believed that people were too gullible and easily manipulated to believe her. His faith in their susceptibility to propaganda reassured him that his vision would prevail.

When Stacy confronted him, her voice trembled, “Kenrick, what you’re doing isn’t just wrong—it’s monstrous. You’re playing God with people’s lives.”

Kenrick smiled calmly. “Stacy, love, you don’t understand yet. This isn’t about right or wrong. It’s about creating a future where people like us finally get what we deserve. Soon, you’ll see—I’m not the villain. I’m ensuring a better world.”