Achieving high scores is not frightening; it is the mastery of one's scores that is truly daunting. Reborn as a young scientist, the protagonist submits partial formulas and data for controlled nuclear fusion in order to gain admission to a prestigious university. The result sends shockwaves through the nation's foremost experts. Leading his country to break through the technological barriers imposed by the West, the protagonist ascends to become the dominant force in planetary science and technology.