77 – Production begins!
Thursday night.
Once we decided on ‘Mosquito Eradication’ as the theme of this competition, everything that followed went smoothly.
After collecting several mosquitoes to obtain sample data, the characteristics and vulnerabilities of the mosquitoes were investigated through several experiments.
“It evolved like a monster.”
As a result, we were able to find out that he couldn’t even make a scratch with most physical force.
This is because the creature that died in the ‘pressure’ of countless humans evolved to strengthen its outer shell using the mana it sucked.
‘It’s not just that’
What is even more evil here is that it has evolved to become smaller.
To the extent that it is difficult to recognize with the naked eye.
There was no answer as the speed was also faster.
Even if the insect screen was installed, they tore it and infiltrated it, and were undeterred by most mosquito repellents and medicines.
‘I can’t believe that even electric insect screens are useless.’
In addition, I was able to find out one more shocking fact.
In fact, the electric insect screen installed on my window was not particularly effective against it.
As it has evolved to withstand most physical forces, even a moderate amount of electric shock could not stop it.
When I actually tested it, it found that it just ignored the electric insect screen I had installed and infiltrated it.
‘In the end, it was thanks to the fix.’
Then why was I able to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes?
The answer was a fix.
Pix is active 24 hours a day, excluding charging time, and whenever it catches a mosquito, it uses all possible means and methods to chase it away.
In addition, living in an octopus room also played a role.
Because I live above 8m, the maximum height at which mosquitoes can fly, it has become difficult for mosquitoes to penetrate my room.
“I didn’t need a Dream Guardian for nothing.”
As a result, even the great nobles could not conquer mosquitoes.
No matter how good a master you are, as long as you are human, you have to sleep, and the moment your consciousness falls asleep and you become defenseless, mosquitoes will recognize you.
It evolved like a dog to only target sleeping humans.
“Vicious things.”
So I decided to take advantage of the vicious characteristics of the Mana Mosquito.
It takes advantage of the character’s characteristic of only targeting defenseless humans.
In order to do so, it was necessary to check how it could distinguish between defenseless humans.
What I am trying to make is a ‘dummy’ that will attract mosquitoes and kill them horribly.
“As expected, that’s right.”
As a result of conducting various experiments, I was able to find out the criteria by which mosquitoes select their prey.
Antenna attached to the head.
With it, it can smell from 20 meters away, detect a person’s body temperature, and even detect carbon dioxide exhaled by a person.
The reason mosquitoes hover around our faces is to detect the carbon dioxide we exhale during breathing.
It’s not to make us angry.
“Then…”
All you have to do is make a dummy that catches the mosquito’s detection net.
If you create a pile that emits human odor, retains human temperature, and periodically emits carbon dioxide, it can attract mosquitoes.
‘In addition to that…’
It would be perfect if it could be converted to mana.
Just like the Dream Guardian attracts mosquitoes through mana conversion.
“Then shall we start development?”
After determining the direction of the product through the Mana Mosquito experiment, I immediately began development.
They created a device that absorbs oxygen and converts it into carbon dioxide, and then exhales carbon dioxide in accordance with the human breathing beat.
In addition, a heat preservation technique was engraved to maintain a person’s body temperature, and chemically treated water was stored to emit human body odor.
The water stored in the pile is a mixture of waste substances excreted through sweat and will play a critical role in attracting mosquitoes that are sensitive to odor.
“First experiment, start.”
So, I installed an improvised dummy in a test tube.
This is to check whether the mosquitoes are reacting.
“Failure”
As a result, the first experiment failed.
Mosquito This bird does not react at all.
Then why on earth?
It smells like a human, emits carbon dioxide periodically, and has a body temperature of 36.5 Degrees.
In addition, I use subtle mana conversion to guide them, but why on earth?
“·····Let’s upload some more details first.”
But no matter how much I thought about it, I could not come up with a clear answer.
I decided to decorate the dummy to look more like a person.
The rubber outer skin is removed and artificial skin is created and covered.
To do this, we need to make collagen.
I immediately went to the market and started looking for raw materials for collagen.
Fish skin and pork skin are representative raw materials for collagen. Pollack skin is widely used for food and is easy to process, so pollack skin was purchased in large quantities.
“My belly button will be bigger than my stomach.”
Now it is time to change the raw material to collagen.
However, in order to extract pure collagen, several processes had to be performed, including chemical hydrolysis and enzymatic hydrolysis.
To do this, a device that could increase temperature and pressure and a cooling device were needed.
“I guess I should use a hologram.”
So, I used ‘Hologram’, an attached skill obtained when ‘Engineering Thinking’ reached level 3.
Then, the ‘collagen processing machine’ I was trying to create appeared in the form of a 3D hologram model, and ‘machine elements’ began to appear underneath it.
“List call.”
Afterwards, I retrieved a list of weapons and mechanical items I had made.
Rather than creating a completely new ‘collagen processor’ from start to finish, the goal is to make it easier by using existing items.
“Hologram, extracting mechanical elements corresponding to ‘collagen processor’.”
Machine elements.
Machine elements refer to common basic units that make up machines, and can be broadly classified into five types.
‘Combining machine element’ used to join or fix two or more machine parts
An ‘electric machine element’ used to transmit power or motion.
A ‘shaft machine element’ used to fix the center of a rotating body or connect and support an axis.
‘Control machine element’ used for braking of machines such as brakes.
This includes common mechanical elements used when transporting gas or liquid.
I gave the command to extract these five large-scale mechanical elements from the objects I had made in accordance with the ‘collagen processor’, and the hologram carried out the command.
.
Soon, the list was printed out in front of my eyes.
For combination
: [Titanium Alloy Plasma Gauntlet] – Base plate linear actuator connector, flange locking slide unit, tubular handle…
2. For electric
: [Genetically Modified Web Shooter] – Gears, chains, belts…
: [Research Mana Experimental Equipment] – Part of centrifuge, link, cam…
3. For axle
: [Devil Suit 1 Shoulder Blade Engine Injector] – Sliding key, conical key·····.
: [Three-dimensional maneuvering device] – Wire joint connector, rotating tube·····.
4. For control
: [Devil Suit 1] – Part of the mechanical & hydraulic braking system
: [Superconducting Mana fusion engine propellant] – Part of the engine injection braking system
5. Tolerance
: [Ingredient extraction device for research] – Liquid & gas conversion tube (PVC pipe, rubber pipe, control valve…)
: [Devil Suit 1 Mana Transmission Pipe] – Steel pipe, copper pipe, pipe joint, globe valve…
Hologram showing where to get the necessary parts for each machine element.
I put aside several machines floating in the air, took the necessary parts one by one, and started building a collagen processing machine.
Just as I took out and assembled only the parts I wanted from a completed Lego block, the holograms of different parts were reassembled by my hands, gradually taking on the appearance of a collagen processing machine.
That’s how I was able to complete the collagen processing machine in just 5 minutes using holographic abilities.
Now all you have to do is put what you have created into a hologram into actual action and complete it.
“It’s a fix. “Let’s go to the blacksmith shop after a long time.”
“Weuuung~!”
***
James’ Blacksmith Shop at the Academy.
Currently, James, the owner of the blacksmith shop, is not here.
Ed’s status was elevated to earl, and it was not a good look for his father, James, to take charge of the subcontract work here.
More than anything, James reached a state of awakening after visiting the Dwarven United Kingdom.
He, who had only produced mass-produced items to raise Ed his entire life, was stimulated by this Iron Hammer exhibition and began dreaming of one day receiving the title of ‘craftsman’.
He is pouring his passion into his state-of-the-art private studio created by Ed.
“Wow, that’s amazing…”
There are blacksmiths hired by James at James’ blacksmith shop.
They worked at the academy’s exclusive blacksmith shop thanks to James’s close connections, and their eyes were wide open as they watched Ed’s brilliant performance.
This is because the sight of him manufacturing a modern machine, and his crazy ability to do it without a single hitch with brilliant hands, aroused admiration.
“A genius sent from heaven. “He’s just a genius.”
“Dwarves and all, that level is…”
I thought I knew why James had been bragging about his son all day.
The technology he uses is already far ahead of its time.
As a blacksmith, just looking at him was dazzling, and I got goosebumps with anticipation for the innovations he would bring in the future.
I couldn’t imagine what the machine was doing, but I instinctively agreed that it was functionally and aesthetically perfect.
“It’s done!”
Ed was able to create a collagen extractor in about 4 hours of concentrating on work.
This is thanks to the fact that basic accessories such as screws, bolts, bearings, pipes, valves, and springs that meet the ‘Edgar Fix standard’ have been manufactured in advance in large quantities.
“Hmm, pi, Count Fix?”
At that time, one of the blacksmiths spoke to Ed.
He said that he couldn’t take his eyes off Ed’s performance and that it was an honor to witness such great skills with my own eyes in my lifetime.
“A. What about the Count? Just speak comfortably. These are my father’s friends. I’m here. “Ed, who was having trouble at his blacksmith shop.”
However, Ed told the blacksmiths who called him out loud to speak comfortably and released them.
They said they couldn’t talk to each other carelessly now that they were nobles, but with Ed’s persistent persuasion, they decided to treat them as before.
“Well, now I understand why James was so reckless. Ha ha ha!”
“You’ve grown so proudly. “When I saw him six years ago, he was a troublemaker.”
After having several conversations with Ed, they looked at him with happy eyes.
I was even more excited about this child’s future as he had such genius talent and was upright and upright.
“Yes, Ed. Work hard. “It’s a secret that the men left out!”
“Hey, even if I know, no one can say anything. “Then let’s go in.”
“Okay, okay.”
So Ed put the completed collagen processing machine in his inventory and moved to his lab.
Ed’s shadow cast in the moonlight seemed especially larger today.
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***
Friday morning.
Charlotte was being scolded by her client.
She tried as hard as she could last night, but missed one of her mosquitoes and she got bitten twice on her client’s forearm.
“The amount to be paid according to the contract will be reduced. Huh! “What if I make a mistake and get mana dysmorphia?”
Charlotte bows her head and apologizes when the client yells at her.
Because she had just entered the work of Dream Guardian, her skills were lacking in many areas.
The ‘mana conversion method’ to attract mosquitoes was somehow lacking.
“······.”
Moreover, her body was full of marks from her mosquito bites.
In the first place, she was now a first-year student at the academy, and it was impossible for her to properly use the ‘self-combustion’ magic, as she was only born with the ability to create the natural world.
“Now, here are 650,000 Ardennes.”
“····?”
But.
The client who went to pick up the money gave her original contract amount of 550,000 Arden plus an additional 100,000 Arden.
Charlotte responded with a puzzled expression.
“Uh… This is more than the contract amount?”
“···Hmm. “Didn’t you say your last name was Verdian?”
“····? Yes.”
“Now that I think about it, I’ve benefited from your father in the past.”
“Ah…”
“They felt sorry for me so they added a little more. “Seeing her daughter do something like this, I guess Verdi’s family has completely fallen apart as rumored.”
“······.”
Her client said this and glanced at her Charlotte’s body.
There were mosquito bite marks everywhere.
She clicked her tongue and left her last words of advice.
“Let me give you some advice as an old friend. Don’t use her body for something like this. It’s like making a small fortune by selling the future. But what if the mana deformity returns? Judging from her attire, she appears to have entered the Imperial Academy, but she could be crippled if she does something wrong.”
Charlotte bowed her head, clutching her money.
As the middle-aged man said, if the infectious disease spreads again, mana could become crippled.
She is completely finished as a magic user.
‘There’s nothing we can do…’
But there was no way.
This part-time job was the only way to make money legally.
This is because cadets at her academy are prohibited from engaging in mercenary activities, and she is expelled for failing to ‘maintain decency’ by using her abilities for private business.
According to the guidelines of the Imperial Academy, which advocates ultra-eliteism, it was unacceptable for academy cadets to be hired by commoners.
“Mana is important to nobles. Even if you have status, if you lose mana, you are no different from a commoner. “Even if it means selling her body, she risks losing mana.”
At that time, the middle-aged person hurriedly blurted out her words.
She unknowingly set an inappropriate example.
“Hmm. Anyway, reconsider this method. “With your skills, if you make a mistake, it’s easy to end up crippled with mana.”
After saying those words, the middle-aged man turned around.
Charlotte lowered her head and looked at her arms, which were riddled with mosquitoes.
Her fists were clenched in sadness.