episode_0260

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“Brother… … ? What is that… … ”

“I’m not sure because I’ve heard this too.

but… Even if it’s just a rumor at a time like this, you still need to be careful.

For the time being, please do not stay in the workshop after school and go straight back to the dormitory.”

“Yes… … ”

Her brother was usually willing to listen to whatever she wanted to do.

However, Carla’s expression was perplexed as she looked at Antonio, who was showing a resolute, cutting look in his eyes, as if he was not planning on allowing any rebuttals just for today.

The reason is the rumor going around about how this incident occurred.

In Antonio’s case, since he was a teaching assistant, there was bound to be some information coming in through professors he had been close to for about a week.

Of course, the professors had a difficult time opening their mouths and could not hear the details, so after piecing together the story to some extent, the conclusion reached was that it was an invasion by a cartel in the back alleys of the royal capital.

Fortunately, Karla was able to escape safely during the chaos thanks to the help of Hyeryeong and Yeriel.

She hid in the work building until the situation was resolved, and soon she was able to reunite with Antonio, who had reached the work building after engaging in hand-to-hand combat with two monsters on the way.

‘Are you okay, Carla…? !!

I’m a little late, but… It’s here… !!”

‘oh… Brother… blood… blood… … !!’

“Haha!! That Regulus guy… …

As expected, when I hit the monster with all my might, it broke!!

More upgrades are needed. Ha ha ha ha ha!!’

Although he was armed with mechanical armor that deployed the mechanical eagle Regulus, it was natural that he would suffer some injuries as he was not an actual combatant.

However, thanks to his tenacity in clearing a path so that Siscom’s name would not be in vain, Carla and her companions were later able to leave the work building and hide in the evacuation zone.

It was a bit foolish of them to step forward, saying there was no time to wait, just as the rescue teams from the Department of Swordsmanship were about to move.

After receiving simple treatment, Antonio fortunately was confirmed to have no serious injuries except for a slight crack in his arm bone.

Of course, despite receiving treatment from the Sistine priests and being told not to overdo it, he seemed overjoyed at having saved his younger brother.

‘Lady Hyeryeong. Thank you for protecting my younger brother.

‘I have incurred a great debt that cannot be repaid with words alone.’

‘to… that is… rice… It’s no big deal…

but… mind… They say you can’t repay with words alone…

if… If time permits this weekend…

Maybe I can help you avoid straining your arms… ?’

Hye-ryeong, who was able to have him all to herself for the entire weekend, was probably the biggest beneficiary of this situation.

Of course, Karla was in a position where she couldn’t give up her brother’s place without getting dirt in her eyes, so she expressed deep regret, but in the end, she had no choice but to acknowledge Hye-ryeong to some extent who helped her.

‘this time… Because it’s only… … ‘

However, the most important reason for Carla was that she did not have the power to interfere with Hye-ryeong.

Although that was important to Carla, there was another issue that was important to her.

‘Spider-kun… … where are you… … ?’

His liquid metal drone, commonly known as ‘Spider Kun- Mk.1’

Apparently, in his memory, that spider-kun suffered an unknown malfunction, ignored orders, and lost consciousness while lusting after his womb.

When I woke up, Spider-kun was gone, and there was all kinds of chaos outside.

‘What do we do… … ‘

Let’s assume that it caused a functional malfunction.

If the machine malfunctions anyway, you just have to fix it.

But since the main body was gone, there was no way to fix it…

“From the beginning… You can make it again, but… … ”

As a result, several papers and research specimens that had been lost from the Magic Lab in the same work building, which had almost been leaked due to this incident, were returned, but none of them contained her research results.

It would be enough to assume that the liquid metal formula that was given to Eloise had been leaked to the outside world.

In addition, some parts were lost in the chaos, and some of the research results that had not yet been copied were lost.

It wouldn’t be that difficult to come up with similar results by conducting an experiment again based on memory, but wouldn’t precision increase if there was an original to compare with?

If this continues, permanent loss of research results may occur.

As a result, it was a problem even if we had no choice but to find the original, Gummy-kun.

It would be nice if you left the workshop and wandered around somewhere in the workshop, but what if it’s been a while since you left the workshop?

What if you ended up going somewhere unknown, not even around the work area?

What if it attacks someone and becomes a victim?

It’s already been a week since I desperately searched not only every corner of the workshop but also the area around the work building, just in case.

However, seeing the spiders with not even a single hair visible, Carla’s worries could not help but deepen.

“Perhaps… … Could it be that an intruder took it away at that time? ?”

Meanwhile, because the weather was bad, there was no way Carla would be able to return to the dormitory in peace.

Even after Antonio busily went back with Regulus due to an emergency call and was left alone in the workshop, Carla was anxious to find the Spider-kun somehow.

Meanwhile.

“Carla? Have you finished class?

Shall we go back together now?”

I could hear Yui’s voice coming in through the workshop door.

Part of the workshop belonged to Yui, and she often came to look for Carla, so Carla, who naturally waved her hand when Yui visited, was quietly talking to her.

“Ah… I am… There are still experiments to be done… lol… … ”

“Really… The spirit of experimentation is good, but you also need to know how to rest, right?

More than that… … ”

Yui was gently approaching Carla with a playful expression, sticking her tongue out and poking her cheek.

“This taste is… It feels like lying… … ?

Carla von Sterben… … !!”

“Hiik… !!”

“What’s going on?”

In response to Yui’s question, which seemed to indicate that she was thinking seriously, Carla slowly revealed what she had been thinking about, excluding the things that could not be said.

However, just like Carla, Yui also seemed to trail off her words with a puzzled expression.

“That can’t be possible… … If that’s the case… …

No matter how much I think about it, it’s not a problem we can solve on our own…

It would be best to report it… …

The Academy is probably also trying to retrieve the leaked data… ”

First of all, they are civilians, but strictly speaking, they are foreigners from the perspective of Groden Kingdom.

No matter how much their position was that they were daughters of Warmhausen and nobles, and daughters of Chao Xing’s famous family, there was no room for them to use that as a weapon to directly intervene in public affairs.

“Yes… I think that’s probably true… …

They said it was important for the continuation of the Academy… …

But… Professors…

Seeing that the academy hasn’t said anything… …

Hehehe… What can I do… … I guess it doesn’t exist… ?”

Yui’s expression was also gradually becoming hard as she saw Carla trying to put on an awkward smile even though she was sullen.

“Carla… … ”

“I… I want to find… …

I wish I could get it back… ”

“But… What we can do right now… … ”

“I’m going to look for it… … somehow… … ”

‘Before… … Because I’ve been to the back alleys… … ‘

“That’s something that can’t be ignored?”

Carla’s eyes, taken aback by the voice coming from behind them, turned towards that direction.

She returned with both hands full of shopping bags.

The owner of jet-black hair and eyes like black pearls.

Hyeryeong had returned from her scheduled date with Antonio and was entering the door of the workshop.

“What are you thinking about again?”

“Hye… Hyeryeong… … ”

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‘We’re in big trouble… … ? Should I give it to you first? … ?’

While I was struggling with urgent stories coming from all directions.

Unfortunately, this time, I was anxious and worried about the news coming from Carla.

There were many professors and students who suffered damage due to this incident, but one of them was Carla.

It seemed like quite important research data had been stolen, so I didn’t think anyone would be able to stop her from reacting like that.

Perhaps the reason her liquid metal spider is not visible is because Lalatina has spread spies.

However, first of all, the only thing that could be heard was ‘I will retrieve the research results’, but in conclusion, I could only hear that I was going to kill Lalatina, who had instigated the work in the back alley.

‘It doesn’t make sense…’ It’s dangerous… … ‘

In the end, without even knowing it, her idea of going to kill Lalatina was extremely dangerous.

Naturally, considering the worst that could happen if a mischievous noble lady entered the back alley, sending her away like this could be seen as a serious mistake.

If I could stop Carla before she did something stupid, I would be the only one who could do it.

‘But I have to give him back now… … ‘

This does not mean that the lost research materials will be returned, so there was no change in the fact that he would personally try to retrieve the materials.

Rather, it was also a big problem that by returning an uncontrollable spider, an unknown problem could occur.

‘How do I do this… …

okay… Let’s just take some time… !!’

First of all, fortunately, Carla is currently with friends named Yui and Hyeryeong, who graduated from the medical and pharmacy departments, both of which have outstanding skills.

If a problem arose, not only would it not be difficult for Carla to get help, but by having her do the work, it would take time to solve the problem first.

‘I can’t…’ !! Let’s shout first… … !!’

In the end, Carla was about to step forward, Hye-ryeong was trying to stop him, and Yui, caught in the middle, was arguing.

Suddenly, something fell from the ceiling like water droplets, and the three women’s gaze was directed to the floor.

“Ah… !! Spider-kun… !! You’re back… … !!”

A silver liquid droplet the size of a basketball, fluttering on the floor like a water droplet with strong surface tension.

However, because she still had the experience of going through a painful time, Carla quietly observed him without touching him.

I, too, have warned him several times not to do anything foolish and pursue him as much as possible, but…

I guess it was impossible to stop attention from inevitably focusing on his next move.

“Say… You will listen… … ?”

Just like that, Carla’s trembling voice was directed at him.

The guy, who was writhing violently in place for a moment, soon began to spread out his silver tentacles like a whirlwind.

‘Did my instincts become stronger after meeting Enic’s powder? !!’

“Oh… !! Carla… … !!”

The moment when Carla’s eyes closed tightly at the sight of the guy wrapping around her body, leaving Hyeryeong and Yui alone next to her.

The girls, who had been screaming for a moment, also stopped and looked at the situation as the guy just stopped with his arms wrapped around Carla.

“Carla… !! Get out… !! Come on!!”

“That… okay… Good… … ?

Come here… Let’s come here… … ?”

“What are you doing… !? It’s out of control now… !! uh… ?”

When Karla gently stretched out her arms forward, the creature climbed up the body of Karla that it had wrapped around her, ran along her arms like a flowing stream, and gathered between her outstretched hands.

The liquid metal, the size of a basketball, felt heavy and was still held by Carla’s chest, who lowered her arms and held it in her arms.

‘What happened…? … ?

Don’t rush… … ?’

In fact, by the time it inflated its body like a tentacle, I had already thought that chaos would break out.

So, as a precaution against possible problems, dozens of spiders and kernel worms are already preparing to jump out of tunnels dug in various places.

The spider was also on standby, ready to fall from above her head and plunge its poisonous needle into her, in case it was discovered by a woman known as Hyeryeong.

But when I saw him becoming more docile as he was held in Carla’s arms, I, too, found myself unable to do anything other than take a breath.

The sight of Karla, sitting down and hugging the silver-bell-like thing, was truly immersed in happiness.

“It’s okay… you… Because I won’t blame you… …

Thanks for coming back… Spider-kun… … ”

Her reunion seemed a bit moving, to the point where I could feel that Carla had given him quite a lot of affection.

The thought of my own creation running away from home and coming back might make me feel a little like that.

In addition, I don’t know what it is, but since it has changed its behavior of attacking its owner, it may be even more inevitable.

“Still… For now, until it is fixed…

I guess I’ll have to wait a little while to eat… ?

Be sure to fix it again… I’ll give it to you… … ”

However, after hearing Carla’s last words, the silver liquid droplet’s body seemed to tremble, was it really my fault?

‘This bastard…’ …

Isn’t it a drone?… … ?

Actually, it’s a person… !?’

But for a moment I thought things were going well.

“Spider-kun… Zwolf Sammlung Protocol… Do you remember?”

As soon as Carla finished speaking, the figure spread out from her arms as if wrapping around her body.

“Hmm… ? Have you ever heard of that in the ancient Warmhausen language?

… therefore… … That’s obviously… … ah!! Got it!!”

At the same time, Hye-ryeong’s expression, who suddenly appeared next to her and was about to give a lecture on ancient languages, gradually changed from a happy expression at seeing something she knew to an expression that was unusual… …

“’Twelve collections’… ? Why… ?

What else are you going to do… … !?”

“… eh… therefore… …

Zwolf Sammlung Protocol!!

Ah!! Pump!! IT!!”

A group of spiders move at the sound of Carla’s voice shouting an unknown word.

The ones that had spread out from her arms but were still wrapped around the surface of her body seemed to be starting to change shape and take on some form according to certain commands from her.

“Carla… … !! that… … !!”

“As expected of this… Not enough mass… …

I can only do it one at a time… ”

Silver-white armor reminiscent of hydraulic armor from before.

“Then… Now I’m going to go get my research materials back… … !!”

There was only blank silence in the workshop as the smooth armor appeared, protecting vital areas particularly well and also protecting other parts as well.

And it wasn’t long before screams, almost like screams, were coming from the two girls.

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“Carla… !! You’ve never fought… !!

We are non-combatants… !!

Warmhausen’s armored soldiers are basically combat soldiers… !!

What on earth are you planning on doing in the back alley?”

“That’s right, lady!! Let’s sleep…

No, you have to think about your brother too!!

Nothing is certain, so what are you planning to do? !?

back street? I just said it was in a back alley… ?

Finally crazy… no… My mind hurts a little… ?”

“Even the security police can’t solve it… !!

and… If we don’t get our research results back like this… …

The Academy will definitely be in trouble… … !!

me… I submitted my research materials for the academy… !!

Then I have the right to go find it myself… !!”

Looking down from the corner of the ceiling at the three girls bickering, I too was itching to say something.

‘If I knew it would be like this… …

I shouldn’t have given it to you… Rotten… …

It was a complete lapse in judgment… … !!

I should have known from the moment it attacked… !!’

Who would have thought that slime could be a weapon?

In a way, Antonio was also using the mechanical bird Regulus by converting it into some kind of armor or weapon, so in some ways it might have been natural.

And looking at it from before, there were quite a few different types.

It’s hard to tell for sure because the shape isn’t constant, but it appears to be changing into a weapon like a sword or a bow.

In addition to axes, warhammers, and even the type of armor that was fixed this time.

Is it because I had the experience of fighting Vivian wearing hydraulic armor before?

Just as it is said that people become most confident after having a clumsy experience, she may also be saying that she will come forward while thinking about the memories of that time.

Of course, of course, only the memory of almost dying was left out.

“This… If you do something wrong, it becomes a crime, Carla!!

Maybe a country… It might turn into a family responsibility… !!”

“But… !! If this continues, the research data will be completely taken away… !!

and… My research… … As it is, it becomes a study that has lost its owner… …

It will be abused here and there… If you do that, you won’t be able to hold your head up…

This… Brother too… This is also research for my mother and father… … ”

“Still… Carla… !!

I have something to do… It’s not… !!”

“We have pride as alchemists… …

No matter what… I will not let my research be misused.”

Yui will most likely take Carla’s side, but she is definitely firm when it comes to realistic aspects.

And despite her persuasion, Carla believes that she must protect her beliefs.

Just before the argument between the two escalated into an argument.

The two people’s gazes turned when they heard a deep sigh coming from next to them.

“Ha… … I can’t understand… …

So, you’re saying you’re just going to get the research results back somehow?”

“Yes… !!”

“I’ll join in.”

“Hye-ryeong… !! I can’t stop it… !!

What does that mean now… … !!”

At Hyeryeong’s bombshell announcement, not only Yui but also Carla’s eyes widened.

In the first place, if she is not in a position where she is in the spotlight, she is reluctant to come forward, thinking that anything is insignificant, but she is stepping forward to do something.

And that’s about something that isn’t even his business.

“You probably don’t know, right Kazunomi?

Do you think I agree with this foolishness?

But what if I don’t do anything like this?”

“What we can do… ”

“Can’t you see that my eyes are averted because of my research?

So are you going to tie her up in the dormitory and prevent her from leaving?

If you take your eyes off me for a moment, you’re ready to run away, right?

In this case, it is better to just solve the problem quickly.”

It was a part where I could feel how the people around her were evaluating her, but for some reason, Hye-ryeong was saying the right thing and was shooting Yui in the opposite direction.

“You don’t have to go that far… Surely somehow… !!”

“If it were me in the first place, it wouldn’t have been much different.

In a situation like this, I’ll make as many fuss as I can.

How dare you touch the knowledge of Tangmun without even knowing the topic.

I will clearly show the world the cost.

Since they are my in-laws now, the same goes for the Sterben family.”

“Hye-ryeong… … ?”

“However, this time, we will get out as soon as we get the research materials back.

As I said, it is not our business.

I hate things that become a hassle for no reason.”

Was the reason he couldn’t tackle Hye-ryeong’s bold statement that she was going to get married because of the dangerous atmosphere she was giving off?

Yui, who had been listening to her until the end as if she was just watching, ended up gently closing her dark eyelids, which had fluttering eyelashes.

“Then I’ll join too… ”

“Yui… … ?”

“I’m anxious about sending the two of us alone like this…

Among the things recovered, there may be something from the medical department…

If a dangerous situation arises, I will at least provide first aid…

But to make sure something like that never happens… !!”

“Okay, I understand.

It’s a shame that you’ve been worrying too much about this and that for a long time, Kazunomi.

Looks like you’ve already forgotten it? I am the greatest masterpiece created by Tangmun.”

When Yui raises a white flag and announces the terms of negotiation, Hye-ryeong folds her arms as if she knew this would happen.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and her black pearl-like eyes reflected in the evening glow were giving off a cold glow.

“How should we deal with those who have been targeting ours since ancient times…

It means that you know better than anyone else… ”

At the moment when Yui and Carla’s skin started to crawl at the sight of her coldly smiling expression.

“Is this some kind of plot… … ?

under… Students be students… !!”

As the door that seemed to have ended with Hyeryeong opened again, Yui was seen cupping her forehead with her palm as someone hurriedly walked in with flowing gray hair.

Eventually, at the name of the person called by Carla, the person whose name was called was looking at the girls in turn with wide eyes as if they could not believe it.

“Professor Eloise… … !!”

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