Chapter 127
by Afuhfuihgs
Chapter 127
From Cosmic Rascal to Professor.
Episode 127: Become A Science Girl (1).
“Do you have any idea how many investors we’ve inconvenienced just to save one girl? To keep the research funding from drying up, we have to quickly respond to their demands.”
“That’s why we’re going to start researching using a non-resonant method.”
“We don’t have time. If we can’t complete it within two months, several people will die. Then, when we try to do the next research, there will be no one left to fund us.”
“So, basically, resonators are our only solution for now.”
“Exactly.”
“But what can we do? The mirrors used in the resonators are made of Unique material, sniff-sniff.”
“Don’t cry, graduate student. Didn’t this professor bring an incredible theory to solve that problem?”
“A method to forcibly embed constellations into matter?”
That’s extremely interesting.
“On the other hand, I heard everything from Professor Stranov. You mentioned using a white crystal to make a mirror for the resonator.”
“Yes. In that case, the constellation was an impurity.”
“In some materials, it could actually be the opposite.”
Professor Feynman whispered so quietly that only I could hear him.
“I heard from Director Angela Whiritia about asymmetrical polyhedrons with right-handed properties. If it’s that material…”
“…Are you saying it’s possible?”
“In the equations I’ve developed theoretically, there are no problems.”
So, while I was running around, he did all that. As expected of the professor.
“But theory is just theory. If you can’t demonstrate it through experiments, it’s meaningless. That’s why I’m discussing it with you.”
“Since I’ve caused all this, I’ll handle this aftermath.”
I pulled out an IV and immediately began the discharge process. Rustila, Sonia, and Ire chased after me.
When I opened the trunk of the spaceship I use as a private car, bundles came into view one after another. Moving each of these alone was too much.
“Young master, I’ll help you.”
Sonia stepped forward first, lifting two bundles while I managed one, which was still too heavy for me.
“Ah, I’ll help you carry it too!”
“Ah, thanks…”
I appreciated Rustila’s help, especially since I’ve been so inactive, only holding a pen for a while, that my arm muscles have atrophied. After this, I should consider bulk training or something.
“We just need to bring this to the lab, right?”
“Yeah, sure.”
As Rustila moved busily, Ire, who was looking around, began to carry the sacks as well. However, she kept her distance from us. Maybe she still shies away from men, and above all, we’re not that close.
She probably can’t shake off her suspicions about why I saved her first. She doesn’t really know, but from viewing her records from a third-party perspective, I knew how high Ire’s potential was.
Ire set down her sack in the lab and glanced at me with flat eyes.
“But what is this…?”
“Asymmetrical polyhedron.”
“!”
Her expression stiffened.
“W-what did you say?”
“Do you want to see this?”
I took out a sparkling gem from my sack. It had an opal-like color and a pretty shape.
Rustila examined the asymmetrical polyhedron, looking slightly surprised. Cute, she mumbled, ‘That’s related to the Outer God…’
On the other hand, Ire was on the verge of a seizure.
“W-Why are you carrying something like that!”
“Research material.”
“It’s dangerous! It’s dangerous! No way…!”
Ire looked back at her sack and became thoughtful. Yes, everything here is as you’d expect.
Her eyes trembled.
“We must dispose of everything here. Otherwise, it’s all over. You’ll die, I’ll die…!”
“It’s okay, I won’t die.”
“You’re going to die!!”
“I’m really okay? They look the same, but their optical properties are different…”
“You completely misunderstand!”
How dare you ignore what the expert said and talk as you please? Such a lady needs shock therapy.
“Come on, look.”
I held up the asymmetrical polyhedron piece. Ire screamed.
“Put that down! Now!”
“I’ll lick it to prove it’s safe.”
“Are you crazy!”
I subjected Ire, who was glaring like a snarling cat, to a cultural shock. “Here, this is civilization and science. Know that tomatoes are harmless to the human body, you savage.”
Splash.
Due to my dazzling tongue movements, Ire’s legs gave way, and she collapsed.
“A-all is over now.”
She mumbled with a blank expression. It took Ire three hours to accept the fact and blush.
Ire sighed and tried to organize her thoughts, but they remained jumbled.
Aidel, asymmetrical polyhedron, Outer God, constellation, resonator, research, science.
“Haa…”
She didn’t know what was going on.
Aidel had to attend a colloquium, so he was away for a while. During that time, Ire decided to spend time with Rustila.
Ire needed to build a relationship with Rustila, but it wasn’t easy. Rustila, in this iteration, was much more irritable than in previous episodes. She wondered what the cause was.
“Could it be because of Reinhardt?”
Ire had a personality that disliked beating around the bush.
From what I can see, Miss Kersil likes Reinhardt. Maybe she’s uncomfortable because we’re getting in the way…
“Ugh…!”
It was indeed the right answer. Ire recalled the time when she was manipulated by Outer Gods. Safaul had taken control of her body and attacked Aidel. It wasn’t in a sexual way; she had raised a gun intending to kill him. But what’s important is that there was excessive physical contact during that process—rolling a few times while hugging or climbing on top.
“Ah, ugh, haa.”
Just thinking about it sent shivers down her spine. Ire couldn’t believe she did such things with a man… Even Rustila witnessed her on top of him at the last moment. Even knowing the inside story, if someone she likes was doing that with someone else, she couldn’t help but feel bad.
Ire spoke gently to Rustila, who had her eyes wide open like a startled fawn.
“I hope the two of you end up well.”
-I’m not your rival.
“It seems Reinhardt is interested in you, huh?”
-So, don’t be wary.
“Hoo, huhu…”
Rustila’s expression began to soften as if melting snow. It worked. It was the right answer. Ire silently celebrated.
If it were the original Aidel, Rustila would be a hundred thousand times more precious. But if it’s someone who saved her life? That’s not bad. Although she shies away from men, it’s not so severe that she would interfere with someone else’s affection. Ire looked at the softened Rustila and smiled contentedly.
Thud.
At that moment, Aidel came through the door. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and let out a sigh.
“Phew, that was a tough fight.”
“What did you talk about with the professors?”
“All sorts of things. The main topic was asymmetrical polyhedrons for resonators, but it’s not easy. Maybe because they’re literally asymmetrical, I don’t think the constellations are willing to enter them.”
Ire suddenly stood up and asked.
“…Tell me more about that.”
A week after breaking free from the Outer Gods, Ire pondered many things.
Why did Aidel, in this iteration, accomplish in one go what she couldn’t? What exactly is his identity? Why has his personality and demeanor changed like that? She had more than a couple of questions, but one thing was certain: there were still many unresolved ‘stories.’
Regarding the incident at the Northern Life Research Institute in the Toba planetary system last time, the prosecution has started a formal investigation.
That story was currently being broadcast on the news. Soon, the Adelwein family would be implicated because, after all, the mastermind controlling the Northern Biological Research Institute was that family.
When would that end?
Who knows what else would blow up. Every time, we’d have to move insanely fast. Maybe I’ll be possessed by an Outer God again. To prevent that, we need to take more countermeasures.
The conclusion I reached:
I will help Aidel von Reinhardt. Beyond helping, I will continue ongoing cooperation.
Pay 200 coins to roll the
That was how Ire Hazlen decided to repay the favor.
Number 8:
You can store Constellations in bullet form and penetrate objects or thoughts. Please select ‘color’ next.
Starlight crossing subspace descended into the girl’s hand. The gun barrel, glowing white, expelled excited plasma, signaling that the ignition was complete.
“A gun? Not a sword…?”
Rustila showed the same reaction in every iteration.
“Hmm.”
As if he knew everything about her, Aidel nodded naturally. The more I saw that look, the more I was convinced.
Selecting
Penetration power increases at the cost of reduced attack power, and the penetration depth of the spiritual energy transmitted into objects increases exponentially.
Surely, in this world line…
Pay 1000 coins to attach three new options to special bullets.
It is believed that humanity can win.
Omega-level Conversion:
Bang!
Like witnessing the manifestation of a constellation, immense energy cast itself ahead. Rustila’s shoulder, facing that energy head-on began to tremble slightly.
A shiver ran through her. Rustila thought, ‘This person is incredibly strong.’
Strength recognizes strength. She possessed Ether that far surpassed her own, who had even awakened her physical body through Multi Star Sword Energy.
The asymmetrical polyhedron piece hit by Ire’s bullet remained calm as if nothing happened. But using
Ether has the property of rapidly decreasing its intensity just a little away from its origin. That’s why plasma swords, which are directly held in the hand, are used to fight monsters or Incarnates. Being able to contain Ether in a bullet and shoot it while maintaining it holds significant meaning—either having an abundance of Ether, being able to control it remotely, or having a constitution favored by the constellations.
“Hoo, phew.”
She felt awe, so much so that her legs were unsteady.
“Is this enough, I wonder?”
Ire carefully lifted the asymmetrical polyhedron and placed it on the desk. Perhaps due to trauma from being possessed by Outer Gods, she stiffened her body even though she knew it was safe.
Aidel received the asymmetrical polyhedron, and his hands trembled.
“I’ll just analyze its physical properties and come back. It should finish quickly, so wait.”
He went upstairs with a broad smile on his face. Rustila and Ire sat back down in their chairs.
“… It’s really true that you have no relation with Aidel, right?”
“Of course.”
Ire nodded brightly. The naive Rustila believed her words at face value and was relieved. That was a relief, though there was still one thief cat to worry about.
Before long, paramedics rushed down the hallway with equipment.
“Please move aside! It’s an emergency, please move!”
“What’s going on?”
They sprinted over without waiting for a reply and soon came down the stairs carrying someone.
It was Aidel.
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