"Oh, that's interesting, but you said the little magic director's computer, where did you get that?"

"Let's ask Duke Discod, and he'll help us get ready. 」

Al said it easily, and the Boss sighed softly. Although the degree of secrecy of the magic director's computer is not as strict as that of the magic power conversion furnace, the relevant information is also a confidential matter and is kept secret. Now that he was provided to him just because of Al's please, it can be seen that the high-level has high expectations for the Silver Phoenix Knights, and as for the fact that he is also in this group, the boss is unwilling to face it.

"Hehehe, what's more, that's the point, Batson can drive like this, on behalf of the boss, you - all the riding forges can do it

The boss narrowed his eyes, carefully considered the meaning of his words, and then quickly grasped the point, this kind of machine called the Phantom Armor Stomach, which can exert great power alone, its use value is quite high.

The Horse Forge deals with a 10-meter-tall giant weapon, the Phantom Knight. Each of its components is so huge that it takes a lot of manpower, plus cranes or carts to move. If you use the Phantom Armor, maybe only a few people will be able to handle those parts, and this alone will greatly reduce the burden.

"I see, it looks like it's going to be fun! Bart boy, we're going to make some more magic armor to help. 」

"Well, leave it to me! I'm also a member of the Silver Phoenix Knights! I'll work hard!"

Batson patted his chest and agreed. In this way, the Phantom Armor "Motorit" took the first step in the equipment that the forgers were working on.

After that, it didn't take much time, and the Silver Phoenix Knights' dependence on the Phantom Armor Stomach found the extent that they couldn't carry out the forging operation without the Phantom Armor Stomach.

As expected, the Phantom Armor has demonstrated an excellent ability to handle huge parts. Not only that, but I don't know if it was because of convenience, or just because they were too lazy to climb up and down, the riding forgers even developed the feat of wearing the Phantom Armor and directly carrying out the forging work, which even Al didn't expect.

The teachers of the Riding Gymnastics Department have also been affected by the epoch-making forging skills of the Silver Phoenix Knights. As a result, these techniques not only affected forging, but were also widely used in a wide variety of operations.

Since it has affected the largest educational institution in the Kingdom of Verrad, the Dreiser Cavalry Academy, it means that sooner or later it will circulate throughout the country. From this time on, the Dreiser Rider Academy ...... No, the content of education in this country will be turned upside down, and the Silver Phoenix Knights, where the epicenter is located, are also quietly but impossible to ignore the growing strength.

The Gil Mountains of the Great Mountains divide the continent of Silweiya in two, and the foothills of the mountain range begin with the royal capital of Kankunin, and there are other towns such as the Lyceum de Dresser that are known as metropolises in the country. This is the starting point of the "West Verrad Street" and the cradle of the birth of this country.

A few days' drive south by horse-drawn carriage from these metropolises, there is a town hidden in the lush forest, away from the hustle and bustle, called the fortress city of Dufer.

Both Cankunin and Dreiser are protected by walls, which are necessary defenses in countries surrounded by monsters, and most cities above a certain size have walls.

Duvre was no exception, but for some reason his walls were much stronger than they usually are. The structure of the city is also unique, with only a few buildings resembling the Wang's house, and more than half of the city is occupied by a single facility, which is even larger than the Dreiser Rider Academy.

The true face of this huge facility is the development workshop complex of the "National Machine Operation Development and Development Laboratory", commonly known as the "National Machinery Research Institute". The so-called National Machinery Research Institute is the only and largest Phantom Knight research institution in the Kingdom of Verrad. He is responsible for bringing together the various technologies related to Phantom Knights and building new mechs. In the long history since the founding of the country, they have worked tirelessly to devote themselves to it. Phantom Knight is supposed to be developed on a hundred-year basis, so it is not only a research facility, but also a facility for mech manufacturing.

This vast development workshop is filled with a variety of equipment and a prototype machine that looks like a mountain. It is precisely because of the history that has passed through a period that is not so short that things are constantly piling up everywhere, which can only be described as chaos. However, if you let a mechanical nerd bump into it, you will definitely feel ecstatic.

In the first workshop, which was like the embodiment of chaos, there was a large group of blacksmiths working on a certain task. They were surrounded by four Phantom Knights, with a somewhat rough appearance and a different style from standard production machines such as Gadatoya. Are these the test machines they're building? No, the group of people is so keen to do the exact opposite of what they are building, and they're 'disintegrating' these Phantom Knights.

"How the hell is this...... Even the way the muscles are connected is different, do you need to strengthen it to this extent?"

"Is this a small arm...... It's unbelievable to add this kind of thing and make him move. 」

These dismantled bodies were damaged before they were put on the job, and some of them were in a state of severe destruction. The mechs are called "Tresthal" - they fell into the hands of thieves during the Kazad Incident, and they had to be destroyed.

It stands to reason that the restoration work should be carried out first, but the "original makers" of the Silver Phoenix Knights have already carried out the next stage on their own like wild horses, leaving the fate of these bodies undecided. Therefore, it was decided that instead of discarding them directly, it would be better to provide the National Institute of Mechanical Research as research materials.

"Well, I really want to start disintegrating in a good state. 」

The faces of the blacksmiths are like children who have been given toys, and they are always immersed in their work. Every time a new set of structures is discovered without removing a single part, it triggers a debate over the Trestal Mystery, which is very different from the existing body. Of course, their hands have never been idle.

Tresthal's organism uses the knowledge and ideas that El brought with him from a different world called Earth, and has no clear causal relationship with this world. The mysterious mech, which appeared as if it had fallen from the sky, aroused the forger's intense curiosity. They carefully dismantled every part that made up the giant, greedily wanting to take the technology for themselves.

However, despite the infinite enthusiasm of the forgers, the progress of dismantling the giants by ordinary means has not been so smooth, and the problem is that the difference in level is too great, and they are unable to understand the strange ideas that are so different from the existing organisms that they sometimes have to spend whole days talking. If they didn't have the "blueprints" that were submitted with the mech, their work would probably continue indefinitely.

A new figure appears in the development workshop, which is full of the perseverance and enthusiasm of the forge. He was short, but stocky, with a facial expression hidden under many wrinkles, and his carefully braided hair and beard almost exceeded his height. His striking appearance indicates that he is an elderly 'dwarf'.

"Workshop Master ...... Ska"

The forger who greeted him had a hint of bitterness in his expression. Workshop Master of Scar Johansen - He is the boss of the blacksmiths in charge of the first development workshop.

"I see you've spent a lot of time again...... Of course the homework is done?"

It was as if the strange sound of rusty tools rubbing against them made the blacksmiths' backs chill. Everyone stopped their movements in a trembling manner, looked at each other with somewhat embarrassed eyes, and said hesitantly:

"We found a couple of interesting parts. Workshop leader, but after all, there are many structures that have not been seen in the existing mechs, and it will take some time to complete the investigation, which is simply a treasure map. The more you investigate, the more new discoveries there become. It's just that we don't know exactly what kind of thinking we used to make this kind of thing...... If you don't give us the design drawings, you don't know how much work it will take. For example......"

Noticing that his subordinates have committed the bad habit of starting to ramble when they are addicted, he and Scar interrupted him with a wave of his hand.

"I see, that's right, so to what extent do you know? Also, are these pies useful?"

As soon as he finished asking, the smith shut his mouth, as if nothing had happened. From their reactions, it is not difficult to see that there is no good news. And Scar's wrinkled little eyes narrowed even more.

"Well, as I said, the original idea is the opposite....... and I don't think it's impossible to imitate, but I think it will take a little time to fully understand. 」

The smith didn't explain any further, for he could see the hidden anger in his eyes.

「...... Do you mean that the engineers of our country's machine research institute are so proud of their ability to do nothing about what these students have made?"

"Never...... The results have already been obtained. For example, the use of this muscle crystal, which exerts more power than in the past, may be easier to apply. 」

The blacksmith's answer seemed completely unsatisfactory to Kazuska, his expression still serious. The blacksmith who continued to report was already drenched in sweat, and the thought of what to convey next made him want to flee the place.

"This, Master Workshop...... Actually, there are still a few problems......

Seeing him tremble as he spoke, the expression on Scar's face vanished.

"The structural part will be solved in a short time...... There are other problems, though. It seems that this machine has undergone a major modification of the magic director's computer, and even with the best efforts of the writers, they still can't grasp the full picture......

"What do you say...... However, if they rewrite the magic director's computer, they can also reverse the spell from the skill, right?"

"We did receive the blueprints, but just by looking at the contents...... I don't understand how they manipulate this function......

Seeing that He Scar raised the corners of his eyes again, the faces of the forgers were even paler as white paper.

"Listen, Your Majesty has an order for us to develop a completely new ...... This is a major project that has not been completed for nearly 100 years! Once this plan is realized, we will go down in history. How can you panic at the very beginning!"

Even if you want to explain, you can't come up with proof of practical results. The forges caught between the angry chief and the reality broke out in a cold sweat, but the situation showed no signs of improvement at all.

What saved them from this two-faced dilemma was the speech of a third person.

"Hey, and Scar, you're going to scare them out of their hammers, right?"

Hearing this, there was a dramatic reaction between the two sides. And Scar jerked his head back. Instead, the forgers smiled savedly.

"Oh, Director Oufa...... I didn't expect you to come here all the time complaining that "if you stick to the chair, your body is going to rust", what kind of wind is blowing today?"

"Offa Bromdahl" is the head of the National Machinery Research Institute and the person who is the director. He looked very young on the outside, wearing a loose robe, a tall and thin figure that contrasted sharply with the dwarven and Ska, and his head was wrapped in a brightly colored turban, perhaps the most striking of which was the slender eyes.

And Scar probably didn't expect him to appear, and a shocked look instantly flashed across his face, and he covered it up before others found out.

"Of course, it's to see the new type. The creation of a new type of aircraft was the first miracle to occur since the founding of the country. I thought it would be best to come and listen to the explanation, so I saved a little time. Fellow forgers, although this is an order that must be given in person, it is not necessary to be in a hurry. Even if it's slow, it's important to get the job done. 」

The forgers immediately expressed their understanding and quickly returned to work as soon as someone intervened. Soon, only a bitter look was left on the scene, and Scar and Offa were left.

"Director, I'm embarrassed by this. It is the authority of our workshop master to supervise the workshops and even the blacksmith, so it will be difficult for you to pass my instructions like this. 」

"Oh, that's true, but I think it's not good to be too anxious to give them advice. 」

"I understand the director's position, but there's no need to worry...... I'm taking my leave, there are other places to check. 」

And Scar turned and walked away quickly. Offa shrugged his shoulders slightly as he watched his back.

"Really, Heska is so stubborn...... Although he has the ability, he is too inflexible to be flexible. The most important thing to do is to do what you can, especially if you are debugging our situation like the one that is currently being adjusted. 」

It is true that Oufa was curious about the new aircraft, but the reason why he came to the scene to see it was actually something else...... He'd heard rumors of the formation of a new type of Knights, and that the Order had made a big deal about the first new aircraft in a hundred years.

「...... Although it is hard to believe, His Majesty did set up a research workshop other than the machine research institute in our country, and also gathered to propose a new type of developer. On the other hand, we are clearly lagging behind. 」

In the cacophony of the dismantling operation, no one could hear his whispers. He wasn't meant to tell anyone else.

"Are you tempting us...... Or, are you going to take a dose of fierce medicine? I didn't expect Your Majesty to be so bad-hearted, you don't know both, right? Deliberately set up other organizations to let us compete with each other...... Am I thinking too much? In any case, I have to put the "cover" on and write, even if I can hear it clearly, there is still a limit. 」

His self-talk just blended into the noise and disappeared.

"'Stinky Boy'...... If you know how to please Your Majesty, you are so proud...... Show me around. 」

And Scar cursed as he walked with rude steps. One and the emotions that annoyed him when he listened to the blacksmith's report.

Anger burned deep in his sunken sockets, and he stared at the wreckage of Trestal with a murderous gaze.

"Next-generation mass production machine...... Yes, as long as I finish this, I will go down in history, and I will never have to look at that kid's ......face again!!"

He made up his mind with gloomy anger, and an ominous smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

In order to realize his ambitions, he once again shouted at his unruly subordinates.