Episode 191: Asahi Did Her Best
“The Bio-Radar is complete! Big Sis!”
“B-Bio-Radar?”
Eve was perplexed as Asahi, who had returned after a long absence, jumped on her, calling her “Big Sis.”
It couldn’t be helped, as she had suddenly been hit with a mysterious term.
“Yes! It’s about that Silver Dragon (Wyvern)! I analyzed its electromagnetic wave sensing ability and completed a radar function using pseudo-biological components!”
“I-Is that so…?”
Eve hadn’t received such a report from ＜Ringo＞.
She glanced at ＜Ringo＞, who nodded.
“I was asked to keep it a secret, Ma’am.”
“…And?”
Eve gave ＜Ringo＞ a sidelong glance while patting Asahi’s head, unimpressed by ＜Ringo＞’s casual answer.
“It doesn’t particularly affect future plans, so I let her do as she pleased. Technically, there are innovative aspects, but it lacks versatility and is difficult to mass-produce.”
“＜Ringo＞! Biological components are full of infinite possibilities! You don’t have to say it like that!”
“I see,” Commander (Eve) nodded.
Currently, ＜The Tree＞ is operated according to the roadmap formulated by ＜Ringo＞, and unless a problem arises that requires a major plan revision, reports are not actively submitted.
Even if something technically new is discovered, it won’t be actively reported unless it causes a plan revision.
If the discoverer asks to keep it quiet, ＜Ringo＞ will do so as long as there are no problems.
However, this would not be the case if Eve asked directly.
“Now, now, calm down. Since you’re here, Asahi, could you tell me about this Bio-Radar?”
“Yes, with pleasure, Big Sis!”
“I’ve prepared tea in the lounge, so this way.”
＜Ringo＞ smoothly led the two away.
At the same time, Big Sis (Eve)’s schedule was published on the network, and the initial Five Sisters who received it also began moving towards the lounge.
“So, what were you saying?”
“Yes! It’s the Bio-Radar, Big Sis! The one that Silver Dragon (Wyvern) used! I succeeded in recreating it!”
According to Asahi, the radar used by the Wyvern, the emission and detection of electromagnetic waves, could be analyzed using scientific techniques rather than magical (Fantasy) means.
“The basics are a combination of sensory cells that react to surrounding electromagnetic waves and generate electrical signals, and excitation cells that convert the power generated by the power-generating cells into electromagnetic waves! The mechanism itself is not that complicated!”
“The Wyvern seems to have these cell groups as part of its brain inside its skull.”
In line with Asahi’s explanation, ＜Ringo＞ displayed a 3D analysis of the Wyvern on the display.
“The problem is generation, not detection! As long as we follow the normal laws of physics, generating electromagnetic waves of that intensity, especially coherent electromagnetic waves, requires voltage and current, but the heat management problem is significant! If we can’t efficiently cool the heated cells, the proteins will denature in the next instant!”
“No efficient cooling function was confirmed in the Wyvern’s body structure.”
“It’s biologically abnormal to have a high heat source in the head, especially inside the skull, along with the most important organ, the brain! This is why Monsters are Monsters! By using the Magic Stone’s Body Structure Enhancement function, they forcibly overcome biological weaknesses!”
According to Asahi’s calculations, the entire brain would boil when generating the power needed to produce the radar waves used by the Wyvern. Naturally, the brain and blood could not withstand such high temperatures, and the Wyvern should die instantly.
Furthermore, the heat source is also the electromagnetic wave excitation cells. Both the power-generating cells and the electromagnetic wave excitation cells become hot, so the Wyvern cannot survive without the power of the Magic Stone.
“Oh, it’s a mass of irrationality! However, the power generation and excitation cells themselves are sufficiently reproducible! I knew it would work well if we prepared a cooling function, so I repeated the prototypes! I was finally able to reproduce something at a practical level!”
Then, Asahi displayed a lump of flesh housed in a glass cylindrical container.
To put it mildly, it was a grotesque image.
Well, Eve had some tolerance, so she only frowned slightly.
“This is…? Uh, how big is it?”
“It’s 164cm in diameter!!”
“That’s huge!”
“With this, I was able to confirm performance similar to that of a short-range radar!”
“By the way, an electronic device with almost the same performance would fit in a 10cm square.”
“That’s palm-sized!”
“Size doesn’t matter!!”
Asahi declared.
“Big Sis, the important thing is that we were able to reproduce it with our own power! The first step in analyzing Magic (Fantasy) is understanding! At least, the Bio-Radar used by that Wyvern is scientifically reproducible!”
Indeed, Asahi’s words were correct. Observation and reproducibility are important in science. Practical application and miniaturization come later.
Observing an unknown phenomenon and reproducing it.
This is the first step, and we cannot move forward until we can do this.
“Hmm… well, it’s fine, I guess…”
However.
Does completing this Bio-Radar help in understanding Magic (Fantasy) in any way?
“From the perspective of analyzing Fantasy, there is no particular progress. Power generation cells and excitation cells themselves are known phenomena. Combining these and making them perform a meaningful function is a kind of discovery, but…”
“…Asahi, did you have fun?”
“Yes! Very much so!”
Well, if this little sister enjoyed it, that’s good enough.
“Well, while I was preoccupied with this, Cosmos was analyzing the Maso Meter, and I was so frustrated that I went on a bit of a rampage!”
“Ah, that.”
It was the Asahi Rampage Incident. It seems to occur periodically.
“Apparently, they found cells that generate a potential difference in response to Maso, so I plan to approach those cells scientifically next! It won’t work without a Magic Stone, and it’s too difficult to mass-produce!”
“Cosmos reported that it is possible to use crushed Magic Stones, though?”
“Didn’t she say that crushing them significantly reduces the lifespan of the Magic Stones! That’s fine in the short term, but we have to look at things in the long term!”
“Look at things in the long term…?”
Big Sis (Eve) seemed very concerned about Asahi’s words, but Asahi completely ignored them.
“I’m not just watching Cosmos and Olive’s activities with my hands folded! I’ll prove that Asahi can do it too!”
“Eh, are you aware of that?”
“Big Sis, Asahi is a capable girl!”
“…Well, it’s fine, I guess.”
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or perhaps the more problematic they are, the more lovable they seem.
Of course, Eve usually dotes on the initial Five Sisters, so doting on Asahi, who only comes back occasionally, wouldn’t be considered favoritism.
While casually stroking the approaching Asahi, Eve sighed.
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“We have the power to provide you with what you seek in abundance. We also understand that this will be of assistance to you.”
Teariada Elemes was sweating uncomfortably as she faced the woman (Drei) who spoke those words.
What, exactly, does the person in front of her know? How much of our information has been grasped?
“The question is whether you can adequately provide the compensation.”
“…I intend to understand that. We are also in the process of collecting the compensation.”
“If possible, I would like to see it with my own eyes. Can you guide me? It’s not that difficult. All you have to do is accept our Delegation.”