Episode 333: Ringo’s Resolve (Fluffy)
“I will definitely solve this.”
“It’s okay, you don’t have to be so serious about it…”
Eve was being stared at intently by ＜Ringo＞. Ever since the incident where Eve used Magic (Fantasy) Tools, ＜Ringo＞ had been glued to Eve, determined not to overlook even the slightest problem.
In the beginning, she was literally stuck to her, following her everywhere.
Eve had to ask her to refrain from that, as it was far too disruptive.
Currently, the methods for measuring Maso Density are the use of Maso Meters and X-ray imaging.
Of these, X-ray imaging is the only way to confirm the amount of Maso accumulated within the body.
However, it’s impossible to constantly monitor her using X-rays. It would cause serious damage to her body.
“…I request weekly X-ray scans and enhanced medical check-ups. Also, the deployment and operation of Nanomachine for cell repair, and the installation of vital check equipment.”
“Hmm… I thought we stopped using Nanomachine because the maintenance costs were ridiculously high?”
“Yes, Ma’am. The cost will be high, but we now have a prospect for producing Superior-grade, ultra-high-performance materials in satellite orbit. Considering the balance of payments, it is at a level where it can be fully operated.”
“Let me see it for a moment.”
When it comes to Commander (Eve), ＜Ringo＞ tends to try to do extravagant things without considering profitability, so Eve needs to put a stop to it.
However, it’s difficult for Eve, being an ordinary person, to judge what is excessive and what is insufficient…
“….Self-replicating types are too high-risk, so rejected. If it’s an implant, it can be controlled externally, so well, this is acceptable… Supplying it every three days is a hassle, and the effect is weak…”
By the way, ＜Ringo＞ doesn’t bother to explain it, but.
If Nanomachine can be operated properly, it will be possible to completely back up the brain’s Nervous System.
Of course, there would be many restrictions, but for Eve, who is almost always holed up in ＜The Tree＞, ＜Ringo＞ would be able to achieve the desired functionality.
However, considering self-identity, using the backup would only be a last resort in the worst-case scenario.
“Well, I guess this is okay… It’s high cost, but it’s only for one person. You can do it when you’re ready.”
“Yes, Ma’am. Thank you. I will begin preparations immediately.”
Nanomachine implants literally involve embedding Nanomachine control system devices within the body. They have the function of diagnosing the internal state and producing or controlling appropriate Nanomachine through external operations.
As a result, Eve’s direct protective measures were approved, and ＜Ringo＞’s emotions had somewhat regained stability.
Nous (he) had also sent a confidential message saying that it was a temporary state of shock and would stabilize soon, so Eve decided to end the topic for now.
“…By the way, Asahi was tinkering with the Wyvern, right? How’s that going?”
“Oh, that’s right! I was so happy that Ma’am could use Magic (Fantasy) Tools that I completely forgot!”
Brain Unit using Doll Machine (Communicator) are designed to show many favorable reactions through direct contact.
That’s why Eve, ＜Ringo＞, and the six sisters are currently in a fluffy huddle centered around Eve. It’s a mental stabilization formation for ＜Ringo＞.
While glancing sideways to confirm that the relaxation effect was being exerted, Eve urged Asahi to continue.
“We’re currently in the middle of dismantling it, but well, we haven’t found anything strange! For now, we’re starting with the torso and internal organs, but compared to existing reptiles, there are no particular abnormalities other than the size!”
“…The fact that there are no abnormalities is an abnormality.”
Akane’s quiet supplement followed Asahi’s energetic voice.
“With a body that large, there should be a unique mechanism to maintain it. At least, we haven’t found such a mechanism yet.”
“I feel like it’s being forcibly resolved with some kind of mysterious Magic (Fantasy) power. If that’s the case, we’re out of our depth! We can’t analyze the mechanism!”
“…Well, isn’t it a good thing that we know it’s not that different from existing species?”
Eve replied after hearing the report. But this fact contains an important implication.
The fact that a Threat Creature with a huge body has a body structure very similar to existing creatures.
In other words, it can be considered that existing creatures are being enlarged by the influence of Magic (Fantasy).
“Also, when dissecting it, we’re trying to keep the connection with the Magic Stone intact, but the body tissue structure strengthening function hasn’t been lost yet! If we work hard, we might be able to put it on the Titan!”
“…Like that frontline Fortress?”
“Yes, Onee-sama!”
Eve glanced at ＜Ringo＞’s emotion graph.
The graph showed a temporary stability.
Apparently, she was trying to ignore Asahi’s nonsense.
“If the Titan can exhibit this robustness, and even deploy that kinetic energy conversion type Magic Barrier, it will become an unsinkable Battleship! Even against a swarm of Wyvern, it can unilaterally wipe them out!”
“Well, yes. If we can defend against attacks from the other side, we can annihilate them unilaterally. The problem is that we can only operate one ship…”
“If we can hunt Wyvern, we can operate multiple ships!”
“Are there that many Wyvern…?”
Moreover, ＜Wyvern＞ are probably creatures near the top of the food chain. If they were hunted indiscriminately, the power balance in the surrounding area would be significantly disrupted.
At least, in the recent past, the deaths of four ＜Wyvern＞ have been confirmed within the observable range. The death of just the first one had a huge impact, with Monsters swarming into the Forest Country (Lebresta).
“Well, if we’re going to do it, we’ll need to gather a lot of information first! If we’re not careful, we could be massacred by a force that exceeds our own!”
As Asahi said, ＜The Tree＞’s advantage in this Northern Continent is its quantity.
And in the battles so far, multiple individuals have been confirmed to resist the Multi-legged Tank, which is the main ground combat weapon.
Naturally, there are multiple Threat Creature even more powerful than such individuals, and it was estimated that many similar Threat Creature lived in the Demon Forest.
If such individual violence turned into a Stampede and came rushing in, even ＜The Tree＞ would be swallowed by the wave of numbers.
“Asahi, I’ve realized something recently. I feel like this continent is built on rather thin ice…”
“I’ve been vaguely aware of that too…”
The Demon Forest, a region where Threat Creature, powerful species that humans cannot resist, roam.
The existence of the Prawa Theocracy, a nation that invades other countries with the power of Magic (Fantasy).
The Threat Creature are a bit of a gray area, but at least in the case of the Prawa Theocracy, most of the existing nations would have been swallowed up without the intervention of ＜The Tree＞.
“Regarding the Threat Creature, there seems to be a change in Territory every few hundred years, but when viewed over a span of decades, there seems to be almost no change. It feels like the human species is increasing in that gap, and that’s how nations are formed.”
“Well, we still don’t know why ＜Fenrir＞ suddenly advanced, right? But unless something like that happens suddenly, the Demon Forest seems to be a good hunting ground, so I can understand why human nations are surviving. From an overall perspective, the Prawa Theocracy is simply a powerful nation that started a war of unification.”
The Prawa Theocracy, from the perspective of species preservation alone, is probably acceptable. It was certainly aiming for prosperity, not extinction.
“In any case, first, gather information, second, gather information! There are still too many unknowns, so let’s put more and more effort into it!”
“＜Ringo＞, make sure you check that it doesn’t go too far, okay?”
“Yes, Ma’am.”
The fluffy huddle is everyone’s healing. It has a high relaxation effect and is good for beauty.
Ringo-chan is holding on tight.