The dumbfounded boss sighed, and was about to refute, but suddenly dismissed the thought. These words would be nothing more than gibberish if they came out of someone else's mouth, but they came from Al, who had just come up with the new idea of "rope-type crystalline muscle". The boss reluctantly swallowed the scolding, tried his best to keep his calm heart and asked:

"...... caution, I'd better ask. Why is that? What is going to be done?"

Despite his hard work, he couldn't stop the trembling of his voice.

"Speaking of why...... I found out the last time I did it. The Phantom Knight only has two arms. 」

"Well, of course. Does that need to be said?"

"Well, calm down, Artie. Let's hear me first...... I think the problem lies in the operation of the magic guide uniform. In order to attack from a distance, Phantom Knight needs to use the Wizard Armor. Those armors can only be operated in the hand, so depending on the distance and situation, it is necessary to change the hand to hold the sword and the magic guide armor. 」

Al paused first and looked around. The faces all showed a look that said, "Of course, I don't understand what the problem is." He smiled widen.

"However, I think that is very inefficient, and it creates a big gap when you change hands. Of course, at very close range, you have to put away your magic guide suit. That's why I wanted to put ...... arms on my back like using a magic boot. This way, you don't have to change hands and you can use the Wizard Uniform at any time. 」

Everyone was not very enthusiastic about what Al explained with a smile, and they looked deeply confused. Everyone was confused and wrong, hesitant to express themselves - it was the leader of the technicians who moved in the indescribable air - that is, the boss.

"...... it's not that I don't understand what you're trying to say. Now I don't care if the weird idea of adding arms is right or wrong. If you really have the arms of the magic guide uniform, how do you make it move? Humans don't have arms on their backs, so I don't need to say, right? Nothing that doesn't have it can move no matter what. 」

Needless to say, almost everyone has the same problem. The Manipulation of the Phantom Knight is based on the movement of the Rider's limbs. From this model, it is impossible to operate parts that do not exist in the body of the rider, that is, the human being.

No, there is no need to move out of the structural theory, they are emotionally resistant to adding parts that do not exist in humans. It's nice to laugh at it as gibberish – it's a vague thought, but it's a common feeling.

However, the smile on Al's face did not disappear, nor did he stop moving forward. This otherworldly product wanders outside the common sense of the world on its own, and happily transforms an existence called the Phantom Knight.

"You're rightfully worried, but I'm not trying to add a real arm, and there's no need to make it move as nimble as an arm. To put it simply, it's just a matter of firing with a magic guide uniform. That is......"

Al endured everyone's confusion and rejection, and described it indifferently. The only way to support him is to achieve a clear goal and will. Unconsciously, everyone present was gradually persuaded by his words and momentum.

"At the same time, we will create a dedicated automatic action technique and an aiming function, and add the operating parts of the magic guide armor and its control equipment to match these devices. This is my proposal...... the development of a "backarming" and a "firearms control system". 」

In the corner of the workshop, there is a small space called a "conference room", which is divided by grids. There are blackboards and chairs inside, and it is mainly used for maintenance classes to hold meetings. Even though Al's proposal deviated greatly from common sense, everyone gathered here to discuss it without refusing. Al continued in a crisp voice, as the chalk made a rhythmic clicks on the blackboard, gradually carving out the full picture of the alien's function.

"When I said 'arm', I was thinking of something simpler...... like a retainer with a movable device. 」

The arm that is added to it - hereafter referred to as the "auxiliary wrist" - is retracted when not using the Wizard Uniform, and activates and fires during combat. When activating the function, the secondary wrist goes over the shoulder and towards the front.

As for the firearms control system, it is responsible for controlling the storage and deployment of auxiliary wrists. This movement itself does not require much flexibility, and it is purely necessary to carry out a fixed action such as storing and unfolding, so it does not burden the rider and can be handled by the system itself. It sounds like just turning the Wizard Suit from its back to the front, but the firearms control system has one of its biggest features—the aiming function. The front sight is displayed on the phantom projector in the driver's seat, and the firing direction is automatically controlled by aiming and magic guide uniforms.

Hearing Al explain this, the expressions of the forgers changed. The use of the Wizard Suit without hindering the movement of both hands makes it even possible to aim. Although the experts in operating Phantom Knights are Gym Knights, the blacksmiths in the maintenance class also have relevant skills. As a result, they have also come to appreciate the advantages of back-facing arming—increased opportunities to attack, increased tactical amplitude, and increased attack capability itself.

"It is expected that the main body of the firearms control system will be placed in the blank space of the magic director's computer. Ah, of course I'll do that part. In addition, the rider needs to ...... to use this function."

Riders only need to increase their aiming skills. There is no other reason for this, because they don't have to use the auxiliary wrist freely, and the firearms control system automatically handles the deployment, storage, and even aiming. From the driver's seat, it is easy to switch between unfolding and stowed without increasing the burden of handling. If the result of the modification requires manoeuvring techniques, then the trainer's training list should be changed from the beginning.

"...... The above is a summary of the proposal. I think I'll add more details after the structure...... what do you think?"

Faced with Al, who was cutely tilting his head slightly, no one in the room responded. Now, the workshop is dominated by a terrible silence. The "technology" that Al spoke of completely overturned the so-called common sense: adding parts that were detached from the human form also added functions to the previously inviolable magic director's computer. Even though he had accepted the proposal for a rope-type crystalline muscle, his idea was still very unusual for the students present.

Still, Al makes it clear that the blackboard is lined up with the common language of the technologist – "technology", there is no fairy tale or fantasy, it has a realistic flavor that makes it impossible to laugh at it, and it is so charming that it cannot be ignored.

(It seems that my sword is not old, and my briefing ability has not regressed.) But it seems like they have to be pushed again. )

In Al's eyes, it was obvious that the students in the maintenance class were confused. If the explanation is not marginal, they can simply refuse on this ground, but the trouble is that "it can be brought out and discussed". In the past, common sense tried to warn them that something was wrong, but when they thought of the changes that the technology proposed by the other party would bring, reason persuaded them to agree. Dumbfounded in order to push them into a dilemma, Al continued:

"Even if the Phantom Knight imitates the posture of a human, it is still a tool, a machine. There's no need to stick to the human posture...... if you want a function, don't you think it's possible to have an appearance that meets your needs?"

If the demons in the story actually existed, this must be the feeling. The beauty of the face, whispering in the ear an irresistible temptation, tempting people to involuntarily deviate from the truth of the world—seeing that everyone is about to go down the wrong path together, the boss sighed exaggeratedly.

"Really, who the hell are you sacred? rope type or back-armed, I don't know why you want to do these things one after another that you have never seen or heard of. 」

"How do you say that? Just because 'you don't have to do it,' if you have it, you won't do it. 」

Al pursed his lips, and the Boss looked at him stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing. The boss's hearty laughter swept away the dull air and the hesitation of the crowd.

"Hahahaha! That's right, you're right! What do you mean to tell common sense to get out of the way? I like it. Although he was unwilling, the boy was reasonable. Our smiths are experts at improving Phantom Knights. Just accept your proposal!!"

With this as an opportunity, their will as technologists crossed the walls of common sense and united as one step towards the development of rope-type crystalline muscles, backside armaments, and firearms control systems—and the new Phantom Knights that would emerge from these technologies. It was a small step, but the consciousness in their hearts did change gradually.

In this way, the ripples derived from the Dreiser Rider School will one day spread to the country, and then spread to the whole world, and the existence called the Phantom Knight has started a new evolution at this time.

Four figures walked side by side in the city of Dreiser's school, where the sun had already set.

The petite figure in the center, Al, seems to be in a very good mood and is about to hum a song. It's no wonder that he didn't expect to be able to realize his ambition of transforming the Phantom Knight. When he thought about each day after that, he felt very happy. Compared to him, who was excited, Chid and Artie beside him looked sullen.

"Hey, Al. To be honest, I didn't understand all of today's words. However, if you continue to transform it like that, the Phantom Knight will become stronger, right?"

"Yes, of course!"

Kidd was about to say something, but stopped for a moment.

"......Uh, if that's the case, El ...... you go to fight the Demon Beast after strengthening the Phantom Knight, right?"

Kid's words caused Al to blink, and his smile froze. Because he was so carried away by the "transformation" that he completely forgot how to use it. In response to this unexpected questioning, he deliberately cleared his throat and waved the anxiety in his heart, and said with a reluctant smile:

"yes, yes. It's rare to have the opportunity to be a powerful Phantom Knight, and if you think about it, if you become a knight or a horseman, you must fight against Warcraft. 」

"That's right, Al really wants to fight...... he already has the ability to fight. 」

Al looked at Kidd in amazement, as if he had a pimple in his heart, and then he was immediately embraced into his arms by Artie who was carrying him from the side.

"Åre, you haven't forgotten that promise!!"

"Huh, yes. Ah, I'm going to teach you two Phantom Knights how to fight, right? 」

"That's right. If we want to do it, we can do it! I'm not allowed -- you're not allowed to fight alone. 」

Artie remembered the wreckage of the Red Knight. Even though the Phantom Knight is known as the strongest weapon of the human race, there are more and more powerful magical beasts in the world. Artie tears blurred her vision at the thought that Al might be in danger, and her voice faltered.

"Artie, what's wrong with you? Don't worry, I've thought about that preparation ...... right! 」

Al snapped his fingers as if he had thought of a good idea. Artie lifted her face slightly, while Kidd and Baftson next to her looked at each other with puzzled expressions.

A few days later, Al and the Boss arrived at the headmaster's office at the Dreiser Rider Academy.

Hearing a polite knock on the door, there was a calm response from the head of the school, Laurie Waicheberia. Despite Laurie's somewhat surprised look at the faces that appeared, he beckoned them in.

"Oh, Al and Davey. It's a rare combination. 」

Laurie invited them to take a seat, and Al smiled as he handed over the papers. It's about the rope-type crystalline muscles, the back armament, and the firearms control system that they've written in one go these days.

"Head of the school, it's written on the silver boy's new project for the Phantom Knight. Our maintenance team in the Department of Riding Drill plans to use this project to create a completely new body. 」

Laurie's eyes widened in fright by the clueless words, and he looked at the information more seriously. After a general glance, he put the information on the table, exhaled heavily, looked into the distance with his eyes, and finally suddenly spoke:

"Well...... I really don't know if I should say that I was unexpected, but I ...... you guys in big trouble. 」

"Your grandson got it. 」

"That's why it's unexpected...... isn't right, it's beyond imagination, right? I didn't expect it to start so soon. This information looks quite unusual, Al, can this really be done?"

When asked, Al showed his usual smile - but Laurie, who was part of the family, knew that Al's blue eyes were full of enthusiasm and confidence beyond the usual, and he exuded an air of intent to twist the attempt. As he expected, Al nodded vigorously in affirmation.

(Yours sincerely, Your Majesty, my grandson is out of control beyond imagination.) I guess I can't control it, right?)

"...... grandpa, what do you think, are you willing to agree?"

"School Principal, we should have discretion in the production and transformation of Phantom Knights. It's just that this thing is different from the previous transformation, and there will be a lot of problems, so I hope you will give us formal permission. 」

Laurie, who sent his thoughts to distant places—specifically, to the royal capital—came back to his senses because of these words.

"Uh-huh. After all, there are still many knights who have to be rebuilt because of what happened a while ago, so it's better to say that the timing is right. It doesn't matter how many failures you have, just do what you want...... but you can't take your time, you have to speed up your work, and if you don't have enough riders, won't the riders be at a loss?"

Laurie suddenly patted his knee. The Tortoise Incident destroyed about half of the Phantom Knights in the Rider Academy. Even if the original twenty were gathered, they would not be able to be assigned to all the riders in the department, and they would have to take turns driving. If you lose half of it, it will inevitably hinder your training.

"I have another proposal for that!"

Al jerked up his hand, then immediately opened the suitcase next to him and pulled out a notebook from it.

"Hey, that's not all, you're so well prepared, young man......

"Actually, I've had an idea for a long time. If you want to train the Phantom Knight, you can only catch the Phantom Knight, but the most important Phantom Knight is not enough, and it takes too much effort to make a new one...... so it's going around in circles. 」

Laurie and the Boss swallowed many questions and nodded in agreement. Al opened the bulging note with too many post-it notes to them, showing them the latest page.

"But what are the obstacles to increasing the number of Phantom Knights? The first thing that comes to mind is the expensive parts, furnaces, and calculators, as well as the specialized workshops and labor required to build such a large body...... and considering these costs, there is only one answer. 」

Laurie and the Boss listened to Al's instructions and stared together at the notes filled with words. It was painted with a wonderful object—a composite of bones and armor that covered the human body, covered with crystalline muscle. According to the note added on the side, the size of this thing is about 2.5 meters, which is slightly larger than the armor worn by ordinary people, but it is only about a quarter of the size of an ordinary phantasmagory knight.

"That's right, 'just shrink down!' This will reduce the amount of work and the size of the facilities needed to manufacture will be smaller. In other words, mass production is a breeze. The reason why Phantom Knight needs a magic converter and a magic director calculator is because one person's ability cannot provide the magic and magic required for the operation of that huge body. As long as the body is reduced, the burden will be relatively lighter...... and it can be operated by the ability of only one person. There is no need for a heart part, and the price is definitely much cheaper. Now for every one you make, give another one!"

Listening to Al's rambling sales, so smooth that one wonders where the merchant came from, Laurie and the boss each react differently.

"...... little Phantom Knight, you're not satisfied with just making a new type of machine, and you're still bringing your abacus here!?"

"I see, well, this thing is interesting. Why, Davey, if it goes well, the riders probably won't be too idle. 」

Hearing Laurie say this, the boss showed a confused attitude.

"School Director,I have no objection to doing this itself.,But to make a new machine and to do this guy.,Manpower is definitely not enough.。 Even if it's not difficult, we won't be able to give birth. 」

Craft a new Phantom Knight. There was still a task at hand that was difficult just to imagine, and the boss and they had no more energy left to do anything else. If there is no staff to implement it, then even the most interesting proposal is in vain.

In this regard, Al's preparation is also foolproof.

"Don't worry about that. The advantage of this is that it is far simpler than Phantom Knight, and it is easier to craft. I think I can do it even if I don't have the skills of the senior sister of the senior department. 」

Understood what Al was trying to say. The expressions of the two finally surpassed their surprise and became expressionless. The Boss sighed deeply.

"Young man, I didn't expect you to be so ruthless. 」

The Boss's words didn't sound like a compliment, and Al only smiled back.