301 – INDUSTRY BABY (1)
Theo calmly stared at the chair covered with cloth.
Nay urged Theo.
─I’m really curious about what’s inside! It’s this highly concentrated magical power… Hey, come on, take a look.
─It is not good behavior to mess with other people’s things, Ney.
─Did such a moral guy take the hidden pieces and artifacts that a child named Naike should have?
Ney knew not only that Theo was a possessor, but also that he had heard of his every move after being possessed.
Theo protested.
─······Those were things that Neike did not have to take. These were also items that I doubted Neike could take. Above all, he didn’t take away what you had.
Theo felt unfair. [Natural Power] And [Magic Cartridge] Were items that Naike did not need to use.
However, in Ney’s opinion, Theo’s words were a cowardly excuse.
─Tsk tsk… Child, I have never taught you like that. A man who makes a lot of excuses is uncool. It would be cooler to act confidently and say something like, ‘Are you dissatisfied with what I’m going to have?’
─······.
Theo quickly diagnosed the current situation.
‘If you add more words for no reason, you will only get more involved with Ney.’
So instead of protesting further, I recited a message to get out of this situation.
─······Let me ask Sonya if I can stop by.
─Is that right? If possible, ask as long as you can. If you don’t listen well, use the secret trick I told you before.
Theo narrowed his eyebrows. This is why the method that Ney taught me was so strange.
─Pushing a woman into a wall and hitting the wall hard… Does that actually work? I guess it’s fortunate that there aren’t rumors that I’m crazy. The present is different from the ancient times when the great Gray Princess lived.
─You bastard! I said that such a title was burdensome…! The secret method I taught you was one that was criticized a lot for being outdated even in my day. But the classics always work.
Theo answered roughly.
─······Well, I understand. Sonya is coming right now.
Sonya approached Theo, holding in her arms a mechanical device the size of an adult man’s fist.
“Oh, you waited a long time, right? This is it. “I’ll show you!”
“It looks like the [External magical power engine] I saw before.”
“Uh, yes! I think I achieved the first goal I initially planned. Would you like to try it now? “Synchronization was done previously, so you don’t have to do it separately!”
“I understand, Sonya.”
Theo was handed a piece of paper filled with spells written on it by Sonya.
‘If this is the primary goal… Can I use 5-circle magic?’
What Sonya said in the past comes to mind clearly.
The primary goal of this device is to be able to use 5-circle high-power magic at least three times while weighing less than 3kg.
Theo immediately started casting the magic written on the paper.
The magic to cast is Circle 5 [Hard Barrier]. Unlike regular barriers, it is a defensive magic that can also block abnormal status magic.
Although [Hard Barrier] Was a fairly difficult 5-circle magic, it was not difficult for Theo to interpret the spell. Every time you use [Elemental Sword] And [Null Magic], Your understanding of magic techniques increases.
As Sonya muttered the spell, a blue light appeared in the power engine she was holding.
At the same time, a translucent film was formed around Theo.
Sonya opened her eyes wide and asked Theo.
“Okay, I guess it’s done? “For the sake of testing, can I use magic on you, Theo?”
“You do that.”
Sonya quickly started casting magic.
The first one to fly is [Wind Cutter]. Next, the [Fire Ball] Flew towards Theo.
Slurp.
The sharp blade of wind and the fireball were unable to penetrate Theo’s solid barrier and were destroyed.
Sonya said.
“This time it’s status abnormality magic!”
Sonya casted the next spell.
Her magic she cast is [Confusion] And [Fear]. If you fall under these two spells at the same time, no matter how strong of a heart you have, it will inevitably be noticeable on the outside.
But Theo was fine. He stood still, maintaining the same upright posture and expressionless expression as before.
Sonya’s face was filled with joy when she saw that.
“Seo, success!”
Theo smiled slightly and joined her.
“It seems so. Congratulations, Sonya.”
“Oh, no! “Theo, if it weren’t for your help, I wouldn’t have succeeded so quickly!”
“That’s too much praise. In the end, Sonya did it.”
Sonya smiled brightly, raising the corners of her mouth.
Before long, she slapped herself on the cheek.
“Oh, no…! “It’s too early to like it yet… Calm down, Sonya!”
Sonya said to Theo.
“Theo. How about going out and testing some other magic? “The goal is to be able to use 5-circle magic up to 3 times!”
“That’s right.”
Sonya and Theo went outside.
Upon arriving at a quiet clearing, Theo cast the 5-circle explosive magic [Magic Rocket] And the 5-circle control magic [Rise] In turn.
Both spells were cast normally.
Sonya was happy, jumping up and down in her seat.
“Okay, that’s it! “All other types of magic were successful!”
Theo returned to the room with a brightly smiling Sonya.
Sonya presented the [External magical power engine] To Theo.
“Thank you, Theo. Take this. “I wanted to give you a gift first.”
Theo smiled brightly and sincerely.
‘If this is the case, I will be able to engage in magic warfare to some extent.’
There is also a [Magic Cartridge] And an [Elemental Sword], So you can easily use it against most wizards with just magic.
Theo took the power organ that Sonya gave her and slightly bowed her head to her.
“Thank you, Sonya.”
“Uh, yes! Then, I will briefly teach you how to use it. “If you use all three spells, you will need to replenish the device with magic stones…”
Theo briefly heard from Sonya how to use the [External Magical Power Engine].
After listening to her whole story, Theo said.
“Sonia, I have a question.”
“What, what is it? Ask!”
Theo raised his finger and pointed to a chair covered with cloth.
“What kind of object is that? “It doesn’t look out of the ordinary.”
Theo thought, “I wish Sonya would tell me right away.”
‘······I don’t want to do something embarrassing like hitting a wall.’
Fortunately, Sonya answered right away.
“Oh, that one? “It’s a robot.”
“A robot?”
“Yes. Theo, you picked up the remains of the robot earlier, right? We are conducting research and development based on that. “It was really great stuff.”
“At first glance, it seems a lot different from the robots I know.”
“Yes. It’s a really great product, but there were quite a few parts that were left out or handled poorly by the person who initially created it. “From the learning system of the robot to the driving method of the core magic power, etc… Anyway, I am mainly tinkering with those things from time to time.”
Theo decided to get to the point. Rather than listening to a scientist who is difficult to understand a hundred times, it would be quicker to see it in person once.
Theo said.
“Can I take a look?”
Sonya wiggled her fingers.
“Uh, well… it’s still unfinished, so it’s a bit embarrassing to show it…”
Like Ney, Theo was also very curious about what the robot would look like under the cloth.
Theo took a step closer to Sonya and gave her a serious look.
“Please, Sonya.”
“Ah, ugh… But… I only want to show you the good things. I guess it was the creator’s greed… I wasn’t able to spend a lot of time finishing the [External magical power engine]… Ugh.”
Jeopuk, Jeopuk.
Theo walked closer to Sonya without saying a word.
Matching his pace, Sonya took her steps backwards.
Boom.
Before Sonya knew it, she was cornered.
“Ah…”
Behind the wall. There was no more room to go back.
With his eyes still serious, Theo lowered his body to meet Sonya’s eye level. The distance was so close that each other’s breath could be heard.
Theo stared at Sonya and spoke in a low voice.
“Please, Sonya.”
“Uh, uh, uh… Ah, I understand! “Look, I’m going to show you, so stop…”
“Yes.”
Theo immediately fell away from Sonya. He moved without delay and neatly, as if he had been cut with a knife.
‘Phew. ‘I almost hit the wall.’
In order to achieve his goal, he goes to any lengths to embarrass himself.
Although he doesn’t admit it to himself, it was a man named Theo Lin Balderk.
“Haa…Haa, haa…”
Sonya had a blush on her face.
She stood still and took deep breaths to calm her trembling body.
After some time, Sonya went to her chair covered with cloth.
She closed her mouth, then opened her mouth.
“Si, don’t be disappointed…”
“Of course.”
─Oh… Finally! Boy, I’m really looking forward to it.
Sonya lifted the cloth covering her chair.
There was a girl who looked to be about thirteen or four years old with long silver hair and her eyes were closed.
Theo’s eyes widened.
‘He’s just a human being. ‘You can’t tell it’s a machine even from the joints.’
At that time,
Slurp.
The girl opened her eyes. She had ruby-red eyes.
Sonya was embarrassed.
“Uh, huh…? “I didn’t even activate it, so why is it moving?”
Either way, the girl only stared at Theo.