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With the help of repair tools and batteries, Lin Nan and Irene began to carefully check the status of the time controller. They found that the controller did need more energy, and these batteries could only provide short-term support, but could keep the controller going for a while.

While they were busy, the woman brought some hot tea and snacks, "You look tired, take a rest first."

Lin Nan and Irene gratefully accepted the hot tea, feeling a little warm and relaxed. This short break gave them some time to think about their next plan.

"We must find a more reliable energy source, otherwise we won't be able to keep the time controller running." Lin Nan whispered to Irene.

Irene nodded. "Is there any place nearby that can provide more energy?"

The woman heard their conversation and interrupted, "In fact, there is an abandoned factory not far from here. It used to be an electric power facility. You can go there and take a look."

Lin Nan and Irene's eyes lit up. This might be the answer they were looking for.

"Thank you for your help. We will go over there to check as soon as possible." Lin Nan said gratefully.

The two quickly finished their tea, packed their tools and batteries, and prepared to head to the abandoned factory. The woman gave them directions and wished them good luck.

"Thank you for your help. If everything goes well, we will come back to report the good news to you." Irene said with a smile.

Lin Nan and Irene said goodbye to the woman, left the warm house, and headed towards the abandoned factory. Although the road ahead was still full of unknowns, their hearts were full of hope and determination.

They walked on the quiet street, with only the sound of wind and footsteps in their ears. Lin Nan held the time controller tightly, thinking about how to find enough energy to activate it within this limited time to ensure that they can return to the original timeline.

The abandoned factory gradually appeared in their sight. It was a huge and desolate complex of buildings. The rusty metal structure and broken windows showed that it had been abandoned for a long time. But for Lin Nan and Irene, this place was full of hope.

"We're here." Lin Nan whispered, his eyes full of determination.

Lin Nan and Irene entered the abandoned factory and saw a desolate scene. The walls were covered with rust and vines, and various broken equipment and parts were scattered on the ground. Although it looked abandoned for a long time, they knew that there might be a source of energy hidden here that could save them.

"We need to split up and find any possible charging equipment as soon as possible." Lin Nan said to Irene in a firm tone.

"Okay, you go to the control room over there, and I'll go take a look at the large equipment." Irene nodded and walked to the other side of the factory.

Lin Nan walked to the factory's control room and pushed open the heavy iron door. The equipment inside was covered with dust and cobwebs. She took out a flashlight and began to check the control console and circuit box one by one. She used a portable energy detector to measure the energy output of each device, silently praying in her heart that she could find a usable energy source.

Meanwhile, Irene walked over to a row of huge generators. Although they looked like they had been out of service for a long time, she believed that if they could be repaired, they might provide enough energy. She began to carefully examine the internal structure of the generators, looking for any clues that could restart them.

"Lin Nan, I found some old generators here, which may take some time to repair." Irene reported through the intercom.

"Very good, I haven't found anything useful here yet, we need to hurry." Lin Nan responded, and she continued to search in the control room.

A few minutes later, Lin Nan found a spare battery pack in the corner, which seemed to be relatively well preserved. She quickly connected the battery pack to the time controller and tried to charge it. However, the energy output of this battery pack was still insufficient and could only provide short-term power support.

Irene also encountered difficulties there. These generators needed a lot of repairs and debugging, and they could not be fully restored in a short time. She took a deep breath and tried to start one of the relatively intact generators, but the result was still not ideal.

"Lin Nan, the generator on my side can't be fully started. The energy output is too low." Irene said a little frustrated.

Lin Nan frowned, knowing that time was running out. She looked around and suddenly thought that the factory might have a backup energy room, where the equipment might be more advanced and well preserved.

"Erin, let's go to the energy room. There may be more reliable energy equipment there." Lin Nan suggested.

Irene quickly rushed to where Lin Nan was, and the two of them went to the energy room deep inside the factory. It was a closed room with a "High Energy Danger" sign on the door. Lin Nan opened the door carefully and found a large energy converter inside.

The energy converter still looked intact. Although it was covered in dust, its structure and interface remained intact. Lin Nan immediately began to check the status of the converter and found that its energy reserve was still sufficient to support the charging needs of the time controller.

"This is what we need." Lin Nan said excitedly, and she quickly connected the time controller to the energy converter.

Irene helped clean the port to make sure it connected properly. As the converter started up, there was a low hum and the indicator light on the time controller began to light up, indicating that it was charging.

"We succeeded!" Irene said excitedly.

Lin Nan also smiled with relief. They finally found enough energy to start the time controller. Now, they must ensure that the device can operate smoothly and return to the original timeline before the planet is destroyed.

"The time controller needs some time to fully charge. We must guard it here and make sure nothing unexpected happens." Lin Nan said, his eyes full of determination.

Irene nodded in agreement, and the two of them stood guard by the energy converter, watching the surroundings vigilantly to make sure no threats approached. In this abandoned factory, their hearts were filled with hope and determination, knowing that they had the mission of saving the future.

Time passed bit by bit, and the indicator light of the time controller gradually stabilized, indicating that it was full of energy. Lin Nan and Irene smiled at each other, knowing that they could finally activate the time controller, return to the original timeline, and prevent this crisis from happening.

"Ready." Lin Nan said, holding the start button of the time controller.

Irene took a deep breath and nodded, "Let's go together."