NOVEL NEXT Chapter 167
The robot I want to create is as follows.
First, it must allow a person to ride inside.
It should wield a flaming sword like those from hero robots.
It can be equipped with shooting weapons like a beam rifle, just like a real robot.
We need at least one special feature where the pilot’s abilities are reflected in the robot, just like in fantasy robot shows.
It’s truly a dream robot that combines [Super Robot] and [Real Robot]!
That was the Other World robot I had in mind.
However, there was a lot to tackle in order to create it.
First, we had to increase the operating time.
Currently, [Alterion No. 12] could only operate for 30 minutes.
It’s better than a broken Evangelion, but it still had its issues.
To be minimally practical, it needed to run for at least 4 hours, ideally up to 10 hours.
“But Master, it sounds easy to say, but how do we increase it? It’s not a game, so I have no idea.”
“Well… let’s pour some Miracle Water.”
“Miracle Water?”
I decided to pour the miracle magic amplification Dragon Heart Stone that our Irene School possesses.
The effect was incredible.
“Oh! Oh!! Oh!!! Wow!!! Fantastic!!!!!”
With the power of the Dragon Heart Stone, Tetric’s black afro hair turned red, and he began to evolve Golem magic furiously.
The red magic and his flaming afro seemed like a bomb ready to explode.
Thanks to the power of the Dragon Heart Stone, Tetric pushed the efficiency of Golem control magic to its extreme, and the operating time of [Alterion No. 12], or rather No. 13, increased.
…by a whole 30 minutes.
“30 minutes, huh…”
“Yuren, think positively: it’s doubled! Hahaha.”
Julia, riding in [Alterion No. 13], began to indulge in the whimsical thinking that was trendy in her past life.
As Julia said, the operating time doubled, and the Golem’s actions became more precise, so it wasn’t entirely meaningless.
But we still had a long way to go.
Afterward, we tried various magical circuits to increase the operating time of [Alterion No. 13].
However, this was not an easy task.
Using the Dragon Blood circuit, which has the highest output of all existing magical circuits, added only another hour, resulting in just 2 hours.
Moreover, as control magic improved, new problems emerged.
When performing dynamic actions like running or jumping, the magic consumption became significantly faster.
During a full sprint, about 30 minutes became the limit.
We ended up back at square one.
Ultimately, we decided to create magical circuits using different magical materials.
We experimented with various materials suitable for magical circuits, such as goblin livers, death lands wasp stingers, and earthworm skins, but the issue didn’t improve easily.
“It’s not easy.”
“Indeed. It’s really tough, my disciple.”
Even my Master was helping with all his might, but it was still challenging.
Magical circuits were an area of research that had progressed greatly.
It wouldn’t become easily solvable without discovering new magical materials.
Our issues could ultimately be summarized as follows.
One magical circuit lacked sufficient output, and there wasn’t enough space in the tiny 3m [Alterion No. 13] to install more than one.
Was there no way out?
While contemplating and recalling various robot and mecha works I had seen in the past, the iconic Marvel character [Iron Boy] crossed my mind, sparking an idea.
“Hold on… thinking about it, it might be surprisingly easy to solve this!”
“Really! My disciple!?”
“Oh wow! Is that true, Yuren!?”
Among the suits from [Iron Boy], there’s a suit called the Thor Buster.
It was designed to combat Thor, the strongest and most dangerous comrade, and its feature was that it was massive and powerful, with
We could do the same.
They said there wasn’t enough space because it was too small?
Then all we had to do was make it bigger.
“Let’s just make it bigger.”
“What!? Really!?”
“The current problem is that [Alterion No. 13]‘s 3m size only allows for one magical circuit’s installation. So why not increase the size to 7-8m? I calculated that increasing it would allow for the installation of 6-7 additional circuits.”
“Oh… Yuren… that’s a good idea, but if we do that, development costs will increase too much.”
Tetric was worried about costs.
It was clear that enlarging and adding magical circuits would solve the power source issue.
However, the development cost would skyrocket.
From my estimates, it would be about 7-8 times more than expected.
I patted Tetric on the shoulder and said.
“Tetric… problems that can be solved with money aren’t really significant issues.”
“Oh wow! Is… is that so?”
“Exactly.”
There was a saying I had heard in my previous life.
Among all problems, the easiest to solve are those that can be resolved with money.
That was exactly the situation we were in now.
“Alright! Then let’s dive into the development of [Alterion No. 14] quickly!!”
“Oh! Yes!”
Despite his worried expression, Tetric was as happy as a scientist who had received both time and budget, as he began the development of Alterion 14.
Honestly, I was also worried thinking about Sylvia.
But I believe that my future self will resolve it.
I trust you, future me!
And a few days later, in our laboratory and warehouse, [Alterion No. 14] was created, standing at 8m tall with 7 magical circuits installed.
Though it was hastily made with no exterior, only the frame, the 8m tall Golem was a sight to behold.
“Wow…”
“I thought it would be insignificant because it was 8m, but it’s much larger than I imagined.”
Jiren and I said as we looked up at [Alterion No. 14].
The impact of the frame-only [Alterion No. 14] made in the spacious warehouse was beyond imagination.
I had thought it would be merely the height of 4-5 floors of an apartment, yet the pressure it exuded was astonishingly great.
I started to understand a little why the Mobile Suit Gundam was a symbol of fear for regular infantry.
If such a thing were to come charging at you, it would truly be terrifying.
“Then let’s begin!!!”
Kuoohhh Kuoohhh
As Tetric operated it, [Alterion No. 14] started to move with a tremendous sound.
Then, in the spacious warehouse, it began doing
Kuoohhh Kuoohhh
“I had no idea that a massive Golem squatting up and down could look this bizarre.”
“I know right… but there’s no better test than this.”
The test was simple.
It involved having [Alterion No. 14] perform squats for an hour and then checking the remaining magic supply.
Squatting is one of the most physically demanding positions for humans.
If it could repeat such an action for 5-6 hours, it would have ample operating time as a combat machine.
So an hour passed.
“Tetric! How much is left?”
“Well… Oh! 80% remaining! Yuren!!”
“Great!!!”
After an hour, checking the magic supply showed 80% remaining.
We had achieved our goal!!!
We were ecstatic to have solved one problem when suddenly, another issue arose.
Kwahhjjjiiick!!!
“Uh… huh!? Oh!!!?”
[Alterion No. 14]‘s knee buckled and it fell to the ground.
Fortunately, the cockpit where Tetric was seated had protective magic, so he was unharmed, and we immediately set about analyzing the cause.
“What’s the problem?”
“Oh, the body has cracked.”
“As expected… ordinary stone used for Golems can’t withstand that kind of weight at that size.”
“This time it’s a body issue.”
The ore constituting the Golem’s body couldn’t just be any stone.
It needed to be a type of ore with high magic absorption, and the common clay marble used for Golems was insufficient to bear an 8m load.
In other words, we needed new ores and minerals for our robot.
And I had already anticipated this problem and found a solution.
“If it’s a problem with ore and minerals, we have to go see that person.”
“Oh, who are you referring to, Yuren?”
I glanced at Julia, and upon meeting my gaze, her expression tightened.
“Yuren, you don’t mean…?”
I nodded in response to Julia’s words.
It was time we required the wisdom of Julia’s grandfather, the head of the Juel School and an expert in gem magic who dealt with ores and minerals: Juel.