episode_0055

Shin Jeul left April behind and ran to the practice room.

“Jeulth? I heard you were caught by April?”

“It’s roughly finished. Rather, is there this ether charging equipment I made last time?”

“That? They say it’s useless?”

“So I need it.”

Shin Je-ul took out the ether storage equipment made for Lee Sang-hyeon.

As science developed, there were many movements to somehow add etheric energy to equipment.

The fact that bullets containing ether are more effective against monsters than regular bullets is a painful story.

So technology developed to store and accumulate ether.

If the awakened person wore the equipment, there were many ether-related problems.

It is equipped purely for efficient fighting.

As such, the battery function to absorb etheric energy exists.

This battery does not run on electricity, but rather reacts to ether.

‘Among the monsters, there was one who absorbed ether. An institution created to imitate him. If it’s working properly, keep holding the ether.’

Prevents the absorbed ether from spreading. Although there is a limit to the amount of ether accumulated, in times of emergency, it is possible to move as much ether as necessary for defense or attack.

“It will break this feature.”

“What? Didn’t you mean to give it to Sanghyun?”

“So you’re destroying it.”

Shin Jeul got a hint from the skills shown by April.

In the first place, it was impossible for Lee Sang-hyun to produce satisfactory power.

‘What Sanghyun asked me to make was something that would help with self-training. It’s just not a high-performance weapon.’

If you want to break the stagnation of your current skills, you need to increase the difficulty level.

In a way that Lee Sang-hyun himself could not do.

So he implanted the equipment into the sword.

Compared to April, which is a Western-style sword, Lee Sang-Hyeon is an Eastern-style single-edged sword.

The function is changed by imitating the form and replacing it with a machine.

‘It is difficult to achieve better performance, but on the contrary, it is easy to create defects.’

Reverse technological development.

Shin Jeul quickly creates a process.

Firstly, short circuit. It absorbs ether, but causes some of that ether to flow out. It causes the stored amount of ether to be released periodically.

The second is Gwagwamo.

‘What can be shot with 100 power is made to be used with 120 power.’

It requires more etheric energy and control than ever before.

This is something Sanghyun Lee can’t do alone.

So we need it now.

Shin Je-ul created a weapon related to Lee Sang-hyun by this evening and immediately upgraded it to augmented reality.

I refined and refined it until security came to the practice room and kicked me out, and it was finally completed.

“That’s it!”

The next day, Saturday at 10 am. I was able to see Lee Sang-hyun near the school.

Lee Sang-hyun was there, leaning against a large tree on campus, wearing simple gym clothes.

The face is gentle and calm. As Shinjeul approached, he took his back from the tree and approached.

“Is this finally a work that Jeul Shin is confident in? There are only two days left, isn’t it a little too late?”

He says it as a joke with a handsome face, but there is a bone in his words.

Shin Jeul also chuckled.

“It’s very late. But I couldn’t easily think of a work that would satisfy you. I’m sorry.”

“I’m sorry if it sounded like I was blaming. I literally had doubts about whether I could make it to the level I wanted. So don’t be nervous.”

Lee Sang-hyun smiles sweetly. He has a handsome face and doesn’t get angry with others easily.

Even if you make a mess of it, if it’s Lee Sang-hyun, you won’t be criticized too much.

Because I know it’s not easy.

Shin Je-ul didn’t like that evaluation.

‘Because he’s nice, even if he’s disappointed, he’ll make up for it and leave. ‘I don’t like that sympathy.’

I finally brought this weapon to overturn this assessment.

Shin Je-ul handed over a sword made based on Lee Sang-hyeon’s weapon.

“It’s similar to the weapon I use?”

“As a producer, I would like to see the operation, can you tell me?”

“Of course. I have to do it right away.”

Lee Sang-hyun raised the corners of his mouth and looked forward to this mechanical sword.

And an hour later, Lee Sang-hyun approached Shin Je-ul with a more shocked face than ever.

“Jeul. Isn’t this a defective product?”

“Actually, that is the finished version. It was intentionally designed to be flawed. If you feel it’s defective, it means it worked properly.”

Lee Sang-hyun paused for a moment at Shin Je-ul’s explanation. Since they didn’t explain it in detail, he could have been angry, but the man held back.

“Is this intentional? Can I hear the reason?”

Of course, even if he held back, the pressure on Shin Je-ul was like going to Siberia naked.

‘It’s thrilling.’

I feel pressured to get punched for explaining things incorrectly.

In reality, Lee Sang-hyun won’t hit him, but it will put tremendous pressure on Shin Je-ul.

That’s why every word is important.

“To start with, I couldn’t make Sanghyun any weapon that could be a plus to your skills.”

“Yes. I understand that too. I’m not showing off.”

“Sanghyun, I know very well that you don’t show off. However, there is a natural smugness.”

“Really? You looked like that?”

Lee Sang-hyun asks again with a more shocked expression than before.

“It’s a joke. Anyway, the important thing is that the only thing I thought of while worrying about this was to go to the station.”

“On the other hand, does it interfere with my operation?”

“It’s a kind of restriction play. You normally operated the ether with your own timing and sense, right? And then it reached a plateau.”

Shin Jeul came up with an artificial restriction play to break the stagnation.

“No matter how strong you use the dragon or how much ether you collect, it won’t work? Then, you force yourself to limit yourself with outside help. It is not a simple regulation, but a forced overconsumption.”

“Even the same training method induces forced ether consumption, requiring detailed control and a forced increase in the amount of ether, right? Developing skills through intentional restrictions? Sounds fun, right?”

Lee Sang-hyun quickly figured out Shin Je-ul’s intentions.

Shin Jeul nods his head.

“Instead of saving, rather consume more. When you consume that in all your actions and skills, you have to develop further and go beyond that stage. And you said there are only two days left, but your goal isn’t the final exam, right?”

When Shin Je-ul asked with a smile, Lee Sang-hyeon approached without saying a word.

And then he grabbed Shin Jeul’s shoulder.

“Well, the final exam is not algebra. Thank you.”

Lee Sang-hyun hugs him closely and pats his back.

“I’m glad you liked it. Please let me know if anything breaks.”

“It’s the best. Shin Jeul. I’ve been thinking about it since last time, but I think you’re really unique.”

“Unusual? Well, if you like it, that’s fine.”

Finally solved it.

Shin Je-ul succeeded in solving the sub-scenario of Nando merchant Lee Sang-hyeon.

[Sub-scenario completed]

-Obtain 1,500 points!

A whopping 1,500 points. This will be enough to enable other upgrades that require plus points.

-Remaining points: 1,950 (Monster), 2,000 (Plus)

On the way back, Shin Jeul was in such a good mood that he kicked the ground and was happy.

“I did it!”

When a person successfully overcomes an obstacle, he or she feels great pleasure.

Shin Jeul was able to head home today in a better mood than ever before.

***

sunday. Although it is a time when all students and parents can relax, Shin Jeul headed to the practice room again today.

‘Deokhoon said he drew the rough design.’

When he left the production due to another scenario, he came out alone because he thought of Deok-hoon, who worked in his place.

Here, I have something to ask the so-called Uncle Light.

Shin Je-ul moved to the warehouse and he saw a file with ‘Drill Rhino’ written on the computer data.

-Jeul, no matter what, it should have a name rather than something simple like a bat or a rhino.

Shin Jeul chuckled at the words written there.

“Drill Rhinorang, Dark Bat? Yes, it would be easier to call you if you had a name.”

Even monsters have names, so why bother?

Shin Je-ul confirms the two forms of Drill Rhino drawn by Ahn Deok-hoon.

‘Knees or wrists would be best.’

The same goes for the design created by Deok-Hoon Ahn. It is intended for mounting on the legs and the upper body.

Above all, there is a drill, so shouldn’t you use the drill?

‘Furthermore, the Dark Bat is simple because it is attached to the back in the form of wings, but how are you going to get underground with a drill?’

The basic idea of Shinjeul was to drill into the ground, but the problem was how to connect it to the aircraft.

If you attach the upper body, how will it move when going to the ground?

‘Join your hands like you’re swimming? Let’s say there are two drills in each hand, and if you do this, your legs will be a problem again.’

Of course, there is a transformation function, so you can create a riding mode.

For example, you can start by modifying it like a bobsled while attaching it to both arms or legs.

‘It needs to be a little bigger, but it’s tight.’

Shin Je-ul recalled again the purpose of coming here today.

In fact, this is exactly what he is thinking about today, because he is going to ask about it today.

“Mister Light. I have a question about the auxiliary gas.”

[Say it.]

A message appeared immediately on the computer.

“Auxiliary gas This is what I mean. Don’t you think it’s as good as you think?”

[What does it mean?]

Shin Jeul said something surprising.

Are they saying that the auxiliary aircraft, which is their lifeline, is not good?

“Auxiliary aircraft are so expensive that you need to invest 1,500 points to make them. Its representative features are definitely amazing. Flying in the sky or digging the ground. But in a way, it’s simple. Rather than increasing strength, it means that utility is enhanced.”

[What you mean is stronger power.]

“Yes. Besides, this is something you need to pay attention to when designing. Mr. Light. Aren’t there other uses for that than just using it as is? It’s called an auxiliary gas, but it feels somewhat weak.”

The reason Shin Jeul is doing this now is simple. This is because it is something crucial to refer to when designing.

Jeul Shin created the auxiliary aircraft design in front of the computer.

“It’s not just about digging and swimming. Is there really only one combination with an auxiliary gas? Or, the direction of the design changes depending on whether it can be combined with ‘all’ of the auxiliary aircraft.”

Yes. The key point that Jeul Shin was talking about was the question of whether adding a big point only increases the utility.

Obviously, its utility is great, but wouldn’t that alone be enough to deal with monsters that will become stronger in the future?

There is something more.

Combined with auxiliary gas. It means merging with Dark Bat, but compare it to the traces of the monster.

Multiple traces of monsters can be equipped at the same time.

“What if this union can be combined with multiple animals? I’m going to consider this as a design issue. Installing the wings is relatively easy, but the legs need to be thought out properly to come together beautifully.”

[It’s not worth worrying about.]

“Really?”

[Because at the time of fusion, it will turn out the way you pictured.]

The moment he saw the message, Shin Je-ul opened his eyes and licked his tongue.

“Is that so? Combined with all auxiliary aircraft. Then it becomes something special!”

[There is no need to be new. Yes, it’s as expected. First of all, there are three. That is the first condition for fusion.]

“First of all, three? Legs, torso, and wings. Good.”

Shin Jeul stands up with joy on his face.

The direction has been set and a clear answer has been obtained.

“This makes it easier to decide on the design.”

Shinjeul started its design focusing on the legs, which were relatively poorly equipped with weapons.

Meanwhile, I have another interesting thought.

‘It would be nice to use the traces of the monster as a whole in this way. There is no information like this yet.’

It might come out later. Shin Jeul began full-scale production with high hopes.