Perhaps, such an unfolding and process was expected from the very beginning. So is it really good to sit back and wait? non-resistance; Is it really okay not to cry?

Is this the result of constantly pushing yourself into a dead end that is only one step away during this time?

Obviously, I have completed the design that everyone will be satisfied with, and I can proudly want others to show off......

It was supposed to be something that could be celebrated with a big toast......

However, until now, it has to be dragged down by the two key steps of development, testing and mass production......

Doesn't it mean that you are incompetent, and you are far from understanding the gap between reality and ideals?

The following week, Riveria unwittingly fell into this self-doubt and self-denial again.

And that reason is that Wayne inadvertently pointed out the most critical issue of body testing and mass production-

And in terms of where they are at the moment......

No matter which problem is unsolvable!

For this reason, she was forced to have no way back by such frustration, and once again without hesitation, she locked herself in the research room that was originally a warehouse.

Just because of this, just because of this......

In an instant, the situation that finally saw a little bit of light had to return to the original point again.

No, maybe it's worse than before-

"It's all my fault!"

However, during the time when Riveria was abandoning herself, her emotional state inevitably affected Vane as well-

As a result, she also had to bear the guilt that should not have been borne by her.

"Why is this happening?"

Seeing them so closed in their hearts, the members of the Knights were in a hurry!

They are like ants on a hot pan, racking their brains to find a way to help them in such a situation......

But suddenly I realized that there were actually only a handful of things I could do, or even very few!

This feeling of powerlessness that can only be watched from the sidelines is simply annoying.

At the same time, there is nothing to be done.

Because only they can pull them out of this bottomless quagmire.

This is something that no one else can ever do, and at the same time cannot interfere with.

This kind of thing should have been known from the beginning!

But even so, there is still an unbearable sense of anxiety that gradually expands over time!

Of all of them, Stella in particular can't stand the current stagnation -

Never like her peers who focused on reality, she seemed to be just as helpless as she was at this moment.

"You can't just give up!"

It was precisely because she had this idea all along, that she hated her powerlessness more than anyone else.

Looking at her like this, Olivia was also a little unwilling.

But she thinks that what she can't do is sometimes impossible even if she tries hard.

Although I can understand Stella's feelings, I am also surprised by her stubbornness throughout.

Before you know it, this lifeless atmosphere lasted for a week......

And it will certainly continue to be the same for the foreseeable days -

For the time that followed, everything had to be handled by Vane alone, including living expenses.

Thankfully, Olivia is as if by convention and will not hesitate to offer to help every time.

That was the only way she could think of to support them.

At the same time, she was fed up with continuing to be a bystander......

Just watching. Immediately afterwards, it seemed to make people mistakenly think that he was posing as a bystander-

No matter how you look at it, it is clear that this is not the result she expects at this moment.

And, as patrols and interrogations on the streets became more frequent, it was no surprise that Vane's actions were restricted and affected.

Gradually, even being searched happens from time to time!

And usually, she is asked to take off her hood -

However, due to a slight change in hairstyle; Glasses were added. So it's not that easy to expose.

But even so, I still have to worry about it every day-

Because if you don't, all sorts of things can get pretty bad.

"Please come on. It's a very difficult time, but I'm here to do my best to provide you with the necessary support! ”

Thankfully, the store manager is a really nice person.

Thanks to his unsparing help, Vane was able to muster up courage again and again.

So she was really grateful to the store manager who took the risk to take her in.

But for a long time after that, they had to go into hiding again to avoid Ozman's eyes......

I really experienced the life of a "rat crossing the street".

Of course, the guy ...... Ozman couldn't have just given up.

He plans to dig three feet into the ground to find Vane and his gang!

As a result, he continued to increase the number of people in the area he thought was suspicious.

Now, it looks like someone is watching you from almost every corner. ——

"I see how long you can continue to hide like this......

He knows better than anyone -

As long as Lemuel is still in his hands, then one day Vane and the Knights will fall into the net.

So even if there was no news for months, even then he was not in a hurry.

And the reason why he has such self-confidence is not because of his groundless conceit, but because of his understanding of Vane -

He knew that that person would never let his brother go.

Maybe the action is already underway!

In fact, as he had guessed, it was impossible for Vane to remain indifferent. During this period, he even tried to sneak in by himself.

It's just that the result of the attempt was as expected, and there were countless failures.

In the end, she had to give up and continue to try-

In fact, even racking her brains to fool the guards for this made her feel exhausted.

Immediately after, I accepted the manager's advice and stopped taking risks.

In this way, everyone spent day after day in a situation where they seemed to be at a loss and could only stand still......

"Riveria...... Professor? Can I come in? ”

Then one morning, Riveria heard a voice that she hadn't heard often before.

Perhaps it should be said that the two did not have much intersection before.

So, when she heard Olivia's voice, she looked a little surprised-

"I didn't lock the door, you can come in if you want, right?"

Sure enough, it was as expected, a lifeless voice.

It's like a voice that easily reveals your powerlessness.

"Did you come to me for something?"

"Uh......"

Faced with the straightforward one-knife that did not drag the mud and water, she was speechless.

"I made some snacks, would you like to eat them?"

After much hesitation, she spoke. After all, we can't let such an inexplicable embarrassment go on forever.

"I'm sorry, I don't have an appetite right now—"

Was it really rejected? Although I had already thought of such a result when it came, it was still a bit shocking to hear it with my own ears.

Olivia, however, ignored her words as if nothing had happened.

And as a matter of course, he put the baumkuchen cake that still had some residual warmth on the corner of the table.

and reached out and picked up the manuscript paper from the ground that had been nearly torn apart by Riveria—

"I think it's pretty good design."

Then she gave this evaluation while trying to put them back together.

"So what? No matter how perfect the design is, as long as it can't be mass-produced, it is equivalent to a pile of broken copper! ”

That's right, not at all!

At this moment, Riveria smiled bitterly, desperately forcing herself to say the obvious truth.

Although it will make her at this moment, she is undoubtedly under the pressure more painful.

"Denying one's own efforts" or something, there is probably nothing in the world that makes her feel more painful.

And now, she no longer seems to find a reason to pick herself up again.

Even Olivia had to admit this fact.

To Riveria, it seems like a wall that can't be stepped over no matter what, right?

No, by no means! At best, she was scared......

But what exactly is she afraid of? This is obviously what Olivia wants to know -

But now you don't even know.

"If you can't make a completely new body to realize your design......"

At this moment, Olivia stared intently at Riveria, who still looked extremely depressed. Even her dedication and seriousness......

I can't help but surprise myself who has already fallen into a similar "self-loathing" emotion!

"Do you have a way?!"

At the moment when this question blurted out, Riveria's expression, like a dying patient, suddenly grasped a life-saving straw!

I really have to be sympathetic -

"Help me, please! If you really have a solution to this problem——! ”

But even so, she was able to say it well.

"Yes, but could you please eat something to replenish your depleted stamina?"

Olivia was referring to the dessert she had brought with her, of course.

"Good!"

As a result, the moment the words fell, they were eaten by Riveria as if they were devoured. She's afraid she hasn't even tasted the taste, right?

It must be so.

But at this moment, she wanted to know that answer more than anyone else, and it was too important to her!

So I can't take care of Olivia's eyes.

"Well, I can understand your feelings, but can you please not spoil the food?"

By the way, her complaints were also ignored as a matter of course.

"Tell me more than that!"

You see, the mention of this immediately makes me feel like I'm coming back to life......

"If we can't redesign and mass production—"

"Uh-huh!"

"So what?"

"So in this case, can it be realized to transform and upgrade the original body?"

As soon as Olivia's words fell, the whole room suddenly fell into silence as if death was manifested—

It's almost as if one forgets that there is still a concept of "time lapse".

"That's it!! Why didn't I think of that?! ”

Although her cheers were expected, what Olivia never expected was-

On a whim, the plan that had been rejected could be recognized instantly?

"Can it really work?!"

So of course she would have such doubts. But that was quickly dispelled by a rampaging bear hug!

"It works, it works! And by the way, it can also save a lot of time in the development and testing process! Thank you!! ”

"Thank you so much!"

After that, she couldn't help but hug her tighter and tighter, as if she could make people feel pain.

And when they informed everyone of the news, everyone smiled as if the rain had passed and the sky was clear.

"Great!"

At the same time, on the other side, Alan and Frémi also came to their destination after countless struggles-

The very top of the prison...... Twelve floors! At this moment, the two of them were almost covered in bruises, and their bodies were soaked in blood!

It's almost unrecognizable. But even so, they still think it's worth it!

And now we are only one step away from achieving the ultimate goal!

So, even if you want to show weakness, you have to talk about it after that!

"Hey, are you okay?"

"Ha, are you underestimating me?"

Facing the "beast" standing in front of him, it seems to have three heads and six arms, and it is fierce and vicious......

The two have fought it for dozens of rounds so far, and both understand each other's strength!

In other words, the next step is a complete competition of perseverance!

"Get out of the way!"

It all started with this roar...... The fangs and claws are entangled with the sword and sword shadow again! They are indistinguishable, and they both want to devour each other-

However, at this time, the "beast" suddenly discovered that there was another person who was in front of him-

Frémi disappeared as if out of thin air!

"Drink, ah, ah, ah!!"

It turned out that he took advantage of the moment when Eren was pinning down the other party with an airtight attack, and used the gap to enter a place that it couldn't see......

That is, directly above!

Although it does have large, copper-bell-like compound eyes on the left and right sides of its head, its attention is on Allen at this moment!

“？！”

By the time he sensed Frémi's attack from above, it was too late!

And just like that, it was the guy's head that flew out along with the gushing blood!

Even if it fell to the ground, it was still twitching as if it were shivering......

It's disgusting to look at!

Then, when the dust finally settled, they finally met Lemuel, who was also tortured by Ozman!

Then he didn't even care about the shock, and quickly returned with him like this......

On the other side, Riveria also called Vane to help, along with Enix, and Olivia—

"That's too messy, isn't it?!"

However, after listening to her specific implementation plan, the two were once again shocked and speechless.

"That's why I asked you to help! Hurry up and get to work—"

"Well, can I say no?"

As soon as his words fell, he saw Riveria slowly turn her face around with a smile on her face—

"What do you say?"

A simple rhetorical question suddenly frightened Enix's back......

"Yes, I see?!"

First, they used Brunhilde as an experimental organism and tried to replicate and update the data.

If it is successful, it will validate and receive the complete update package.

"Can it be done?"

That's what I told it—

"Yes, Professor...... I'll do my best! ”

Of course, Brunhilde's response at this moment can't help but make people feel that it is full of energy. Really, more and more like a "human".

But it's bound to be a long job...... Even so, it has to be done!

At this moment, there is no doubt that this is the unanimous goal and consensus of the four people!