258. A Glimmer of Hope
"Bronya, we captured several new Anti-Entropy tactical mechs on this mission. Would you like to take one to study?"
Yun Ling generously shared the mech with Bronya.
Although Bronya was with Anti-Entropy, she wasn't responsible for researching tactical mechs; Cocolia and Tesla's teams always handled that.
"Is there anything special about it?" Bronya tilted her head.
She didn't think that with Yun Ling's level of knowledge and mastery of machines, he would be interested in ordinary tactical mechs, even that ELF was far superior to them.
"Well, this Anti-Entropy mech is called the Quantum Specialized Tactical Mech. It possesses quantum-like capabilities, and I want to install it on your future Valkyrie armor," Yun Ling explained.
Actually, he had always been quite optimistic about Valkyrie armor; after all, it could increase a Valkyrie's strength several times, even dozens of times, though it placed a considerable burden on the body.
Of course, it was also possible that some strange desire within him was burning brightly. Mecha is a man's romance...that's the feeling, right?
Although he wasn't a hardcore mecha enthusiast, he still really loved mecha.
"Quantization...attached to the Valkyrie armor?" Bronya was intrigued by this bold idea.
As intelligent as she was, she instantly understood Yun Ling's thoughts.
Of course, what attracted her most wasn't the Valkyrie armor itself, but rather, if she designed the Alahato armor in the future, could she shout "Alahato!" like in tokusatsu dramas?
And then summon Alahato to fight?
For Bronya, practicality was secondary; the most important thing was coolness, it was stylish!
"Yes!" Bronya agreed without hesitation.
"Looks like you're very interested. How about we research it together?" Yun Ling suggested.
"Okay!" Bronya was already quite impatient.
Bronya initially thought Yun Ling had encountered some difficulty, such as struggling to crack the security locks set up by Anti-Entropy, which was why he had come to her. However, upon inspection, she discovered that the locks on the mechs had already been opened.
Now they were just waiting for it to be dismantled and studied by the two of them!
"I borrowed the mechanical room from the teacher; it has all the tools. Let's go there," Yun Ling pointed to a spot not far away.
Bronya nodded and immediately followed.
"By the way, what do you think of the Heavy Bunny ELF form design I made for you? I haven't asked you, the person who owns it, yet." Yun Ling suddenly remembered something.
"It feels pretty good, and Heavy Bunny likes the design." Bronya nodded in approval.
"I also want to add quantumization functionality to her, so if allowed, I want to install quantum components on her."
"That way, Bunny might even have the ability to transform, and maybe even become a means of transportation for you in the future."
Yun Ling continued to indulge in his wildly imaginative ideas.
Bronya was stunned. So he had been paying attention to her leg problem?
"A very good idea, but it must be difficult, right?" Bronya asked, looking at Yun Ling's profile.
That power and ability could only be achieved when she obtained the Herrscher of Reason's authority. Was Yun Ling actually trying to artificially create it?
"Nothing is impossible in my hands. It all depends on how far this quantum component can go." Yun Ling casually picked up a wrench and handed it to Bronya.
"Let's get started!"
For several days in a row, Yun Ling and Bronya went to the machine room to study the quantum component whenever they had free time.
It has to be said that this thing is truly remarkable. Yun Ling couldn't help but admire the genius of the person who designed the quantum component.
However, because the quantum component designed by Anti-Entropy was too large, it could only be placed on a mecha, so it had to be improved.
Yun Ling and Bronya designed hundreds of solutions together, but ultimately only three were usable.
"No, St. Freya Academy still lacks high-precision equipment. Although the first option is currently the most feasible, St. Freya can't manufacture it with the machines they have."
Yun Ling analyzed seriously.
"In that case, the second option can also be ruled out. One of the core components cannot be produced." Bronya also ruled out the second plan.
So only the third option remains.
"Sigh, these metals are too rare and extremely expensive. You can't buy them outside." Yun Ling sighed softly.
"Alright, put what you're doing down for now. It's time to eat." A gentle voice sounded from behind them.
"Mei/Sister Mei." The two turned around simultaneously.
Mei was already carrying two lunches and walking over.
These two workaholics often forgot to eat while working, so this arduous task naturally fell to the gentle and kind Mei.
"Go wash your hands first!" Mei meticulously slapped Yun Ling's hand away.
"I'm going, I'm going." Yun Ling scratched his head, having completely forgotten.
"How's the work going?" Mei tidied the messy table a bit, barely making room for the lunchboxes.
"Currently, we're stuck on materials and machinery. St. Freya Academy's core focus isn't on mechanical manufacturing, so we lack many instruments."
Yun Ling explained while enjoying Mei's food.
"Should we try applying to the headmistress?" Mei offered a sound suggestion.
"The teacher already told us that. It's difficult. After all, we can't guarantee we can produce tangible results. At least for now, we need to manufacture one unit before the headmistress might approve it and proceed with the purchase."
Bronya also sighed softly.
Those kinds of machines cost tens or hundreds of millions.
With St. Freya Academy's annual budget always in deficit, acquiring such equipment is very difficult.
Fortunately, this project has immense potential. If successful, they'll basically never have to worry about money again, as funding will flow in steadily from Schicksal.
Yun Ling never intended to use this invention solely for himself; entrusting it to Schicksal would maximize its potential.
He wasn't worried at all that this thing would end up being used against him.
Perhaps because of Vill-V, he always included a backdoor in his creations to prevent such a scenario.
In fact, if all of Schicksal's weapons were equipped with this component, he'd be laughing all the way to the bank.
"The headmistress has her difficulties, too. After all, she has to manage such a large academy. If she really put a quarter's worth of the budget on our shoulders, I'd start to doubt whether she's a qualified headmistress," Yun Ling waved his hand.
In fulfilling her duties as headmistress, Theresa is absolutely competent; that much is undeniable.
"Yun Ling, Headmistress Theresa wants to see you." Himeko walked in from outside, somewhat surprised by the chaotic state of the machine room.
She hadn't expected Yun Ling to be serious, and it seemed he'd been working on it for days.
No wonder he always disappeared after school.
"The headmistress wants to see me? What's wrong?" Yunling asked, puzzled.
"Didn't you apply for materials to manufacture armor? It's been approved," Himeko explained.
"Materials to manufacture armor...?!"
Yun Ling and Bronya exchanged a knowing glance, both understanding each other's thoughts.
"What...is wrong with you two?" Mei asked, watching the two frantically shovel food into their mouths.
Soon, Mei's lunchbox was empty.
"Thank you, Mei (Sister), it was delicious!"
Then, the two rushed towards the headmistress's office.
"No, Bronya, you're too slow."
Since there was still some distance to the office, Yun Ling simply carried Bronya in his arms and flew to Theresa's office on his sword.
From the window, Theresa could be seen engrossed in a Homu comic.
"Headmistress, we're here!" Yun Ling leaped in, carrying Bronya through the window.
Theresa, holding the comic, froze on the spot.
"You...you...how did you get in through the window?!" Theresa immediately hid the Houmu comic behind her back.
Oh no, the headmistress's authority is about to be damaged.
"Don't worry, Headmistress, we're all big fans of Homu comics, so it's alright," Bronya calmly explained.
"Is...is that so?" Theresa breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced at Yun Ling discreetly.
She hadn't expected that this tall and strong Yun Ling would also like Houmu comics; he really...had great taste!
"Ahem, don't come in through the window again next time!" Theresa said to the two with feigned authority.
"Headmistress, where's the armor material?" Yun Ling asked directly.
"Oh, right, here it is, just arrived." Theresa pointed to a large box nearby.
Yun Ling and Bronya immediately started rummaging through it.
"What are you two doing?" Theresa looked bewildered, not knowing what was going on.
"I found it, Metal 63!"
"I found it too, Metal 17!"
The two kept taking out the valuable materials and putting them into bags. Soon, all the missing materials for the quantum component were found!
Yun Ling couldn't help but high-five Bronya in celebration.
"Headmistress, our quantum component should be successfully manufactured in a couple of days at most. We'll see if we can use this to apply for funding from Schicksal," Yun Ling explained.
"You really made it?" Theresa was also somewhat incredulous.
She had indeed heard from her mechanical engineering professor that the two were tinkering with this thing, and in her opinion, if successful, it would definitely cause a huge mechanical craze.
But she was powerless to help with the lack of equipment; she just hadn't expected the two of them to actually build it under these conditions.
With their talent, perhaps they could even work at the St. 7308 Research Institute after graduation.
"Not yet, but we've found all the most important materials. Just wait for our good news."
Yun Ling picked up the box, and Bronya climbed onto his back with perfect understanding, then flew away through the window.
"I told you not to go out from the window!"
Theresa's angry roar came from behind.
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