My dear witch, please turn evil according to the script!

Chapter 456 Let me see if your development is normal!
The next morning, Little Grey, who was too hungry to sleep, knocked on Roland's door.

"Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!! Roland, can we eat after the checkup?! Get up and take me to the checkup right now! I'm starving!!!"

This is a lie.

Awakened by the noise, Roland thoughtfully placed a soundproof barrier around the still-sleeping Iluvia. He then rubbed his head and carefully climbed out of bed. He quickly changed his clothes, and with his hair all messy, he opened the door.

"Quiet down... Isn't it a bit too much of a rush for you to come looking for me before five o'clock? And the way you were knocking and shouting didn't sound like you were starving to death at all."

Little Grey was furious when he saw Roland, who was still sleepy and had a bit of a temper when he woke up.

"Why do I have to wake up hungry in the early hours of the morning while you can sleep peacefully?!"

Roland sighed: "So you really haven't realized anything strange about your body?"

"Never mind... I'll take you to see Professor Russell first. She doesn't really like sleeping or resting, so it shouldn't be a problem to see her at this hour."

"Let's go to her first, and then go see Ms. Flam after this is over."

"But it's fortunate that you arrived early. I originally planned to conduct your examination on the airship, and if it wasn't completed, I would have to drag it to the capital... But since you arrived so early, it might be possible to finish ahead of schedule."

With that, Roland walked out the door, turned back to close it, and looked at Little Grey, saying, "Let's go."

As the two walked towards Russell's portable lab, Little Grey asked curiously, "Has something happened again?"

Roland nodded, making no attempt to hide anything: "Yes, some bad news came from Platia... They really don't have much free time."

"In short, we originally planned to leave at 3 p.m., but now it has been changed to 12 p.m., leaving three hours earlier."

"However, the itinerary remains unchanged. We will still rest in the capital for one night, mainly to refuel the airship."

Little Grey nodded: "I see... Can I have lunch before I leave?"

"...Okay. The premise is that you cooperate with the inspection, so that you can arrive at the cafeteria when it opens and eat as much as possible before we leave."

Roland did not refuse Little Grey's request.

Although he couldn't tell how hungry he was from his appearance, he understood the feeling of being hungry, having had medical checkups on an empty stomach before.

He was particularly struck by the symptoms of hypoglycemia, which made him feel like he would faint if he didn't eat something quickly, especially after undergoing some blood tests.

Thinking of this, Roland added, "Eat as much as you want, until you're full."

"Yay!" Hearing this, Little Grey finally perked up and even walked faster. Soon, he and Roland walked out of the luxury hotel that had been specially vacated for Roland and his party.

Unlike other cities, the White Walls were not deserted in the early morning.

Especially now, shortly after the Vatican incident.

Even in the early morning, before the sun has risen, the streets are filled with patrolling soldiers.

Roland slightly raised his hand, indicating that the soldiers who recognized him did not need to salute and could continue their work. He then led Little Grey to the society's branch in the next block.

Russell and Toland are now helping to solve problems in research projects at the Society’s branch.

Not long after they left, Roland led Little Grey into the main hall of the Society's branch.

"Huh? Is that you, Roland? No, I must be seeing things... How could such an important person appear in the academy at this hour... Looks like he's overworked... I need to drink two more bottles of energy potion."

"However, I seem to have drunk a bit too much of the energizing potion, which is harming my body... I'll just add another healing potion then..."

With dark circles under her eyes, Mashu glanced at Roland before listlessly shuffling away.

Roland, speechless, grabbed the short little tomato and then unleashed the power of the World Tree and the mysterious power he had recently awakened that had summoned a golden apple.

In short, with the power of the World Tree nourishing her spiritual energy and replenishing her with abundant life force, Mash instantly regained her spirits.

Although the dark circles under my eyes didn't disappear immediately, they faded considerably.

Wow, it really is you!

After a brief and wondrous experience, Mashu realized that what she had just seen was not an illusion.

But after a brief moment of joy, she couldn't help but feel a sinister unease about someone's behavior.

"Tsk tsk... I didn't expect someone as important as you to still remember me. I thought you had long forgotten about a lowly researcher like me."

"After all, even great sages can only speak to you as equals now. I'm afraid a mere researcher like me, who hasn't even earned the title of senior scholar, is no longer worthy of your attention, is he?"

Roland was speechless as he listened to Mashu's complaints: "Hey, do you really think I'm that kind of person?"

"How could it not be? Last time in Heria City, you said you'd come to see your old friend, but I waited for days until you came all the way to Papal City to clean up the mess for the Papacy and you still hadn't come."

Mashu complained with a disgruntled expression, while also glancing at the strangely dressed Little Grey behind Roland: "You've hooked up with another girl? How many is this now? Can your body handle it?"

Roland coughed: "Don't talk nonsense. According to your school's style of description... this is a dangerous individual that needs to be controlled and observed."

After giving a brief explanation, Roland didn't want to dwell on the matter any longer and instead asked, "Where is Professor Russell? I'm here to see her."

Mashu scoffed, muttered something for a while, and then reluctantly pointed out the location to Roland before throwing herself back into the research project that was nearing completion, her body brimming with energy and vitality.

Speaking of which... this project actually originated from Roland's idea, and then he and Baron began researching it together.

There were even experimental models long before that.

It was an experimental machine powered by both steam and magic, which Mash named Steam Knight.

It was subsequently phased out due to insufficient protective capabilities and weak offensive capabilities.

However, based on the first-generation prototype, they developed a second model.

Powered by pure magic crystal energy, it can still be sustained for a period of time even when electricity is cut off.

Equipped with an all-over energy shield, a lightsaber engraved with light energy formulas, and various ranged firepower.

Wearing it can also significantly improve the wearer's physical fitness and coordination.

They weren't even very big.

Using this equipment allows a level three being to briefly confront a superhuman powerhouse in a direct confrontation.

And this is still individual soldier equipment... Of course, she and Baron will make some big ones.

Rather, with the current state of advanced individual soldier equipment, the real problem lies with those large machines. Some structural strength and power supply issues remain unresolved, leaving us with no choice but to seek external assistance.

Moreover, the strength of foreign aid is undeniable, and they are even more dedicated to conducting experiments than the foreign aid workers themselves.

As the initiator of the project, Mashu may be slightly behind in terms of knowledge and skills, but she cannot lag behind in terms of attitude and effort.

……

……

"Teacher, are you busy?"

Roland and Little Grey quickly found the portable laboratory located in the back garden of the branch, and then pushed open the door and went inside.

As Roland had predicted, Russell did not rest, but instead scribbled and drew something at his desk.

Upon hearing Roland's voice, she turned around and greeted him.

"Hey Roland, long time no see. Weren't you saying the inspection would be done on the airship? Why did you bring people over so early? Is something wrong?" Russell frowned slightly when he saw Little Grey behind Roland.

In her opinion, Roland must have some serious symptoms for bringing people here so early and in such a hurry.

Roland shook his head: "No, teacher. At least for now, there are no problems."

"This guy was just too hungry to sleep, and then he woke me up."

"I plan to have her medical check-up done first, so that she can go eat afterward."

Little Grey nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Roland's statement.

Russell didn't seem to care much.

The inspection is done sooner or later... but Roland doesn't seem to care much about the armor he was so enthusiastic about making before.

He was still struggling with clothing design, planning to add some decorative patterns to the armor.

However, I still have to mention this.

After all, this armor takes up space.

Moreover, after being recruited as an external aid, he also obtained some interesting technology from the researcher named Mashu.

After his modifications, Roland's armor could, to some extent, replicate the transformation capabilities of the liquid holy sword in Roland's hand.

Although it is essentially a space teleportation spell built into the armor, made into something similar to a storage ring.

When you want to use it, you can simply summon it and wear it directly.

To be honest, it's not easy to do this, mainly because the wreckage of the Demon King's Hand prototype still has some spatial properties at play.

"By the way, Roland." Russell, eager to get rid of the burden, also looked at Roland: "Your armor is finished. Take it with you when you leave. I designed it to be easy to carry."

Roland nodded, to be honest, he had almost forgotten about it himself.

It's not that he doesn't care anymore, but he's been too busy lately and simply doesn't have the extra energy to remember these things.

"I'm sorry, teacher. It was something I asked you and Teacher Toran to do, but I forgot."

"It's alright, it's alright. You're a very busy person, and those things do need to be dealt with urgently. I, as your teacher, know how to prioritize things."

"The reason I told you to take it away quickly is because without completing user authentication, the armor cannot enter portable mode and takes up space. These days, I've been brought in as an external aid for the academy, and I have nowhere to put some of my data and compensation."

After a brief explanation and some casual small talk, Russell grinned sinisterly and then swaggered over to Little Grey.

"Come here, let me see if your body is developing normally~~~"

"Don't resist, it won't hurt, it only takes a little alchemical potion..."

"Hey Roland, why did you hit me?!"

Roland, who had silently withdrawn his fist, kindly reminded him, "Teacher, please watch your words."

"Even if this is a private meeting, and we're all family... don't act like a pervert. It would damage your demeanor as a master."

"So, how do you plan to conduct the examination?"

As Roland spoke, Little Gray, already feeling a chill run down its spine, hid behind Roland.

Even though the person who was supposed to examine her was a woman, she felt an extremely terrifying sense of crisis.

This woman is acting strange...

Little Grey silently made a judgment about the other party in his mind, then grabbed Roland's clothes and hid behind Roland, only daring to show half of his head to examine Russell in front of him.

Russell sighed, "Oh, this is really disheartening. Is this how you see me, teacher? Are you going to take away even the hobby of an old man occasionally wanting to say something weird to scare the young?"

"Never mind, what can I do? I'm too open-minded."

After shrugging his shoulders to express his complaint, Russell then began to explain the inspection methods.

In short, Russell's method is the safest approach to drug testing.

Although she was proficient in bio-alchemy and could even manipulate flesh with her bare hands, she was not skilled in medicine or priesthood.

She couldn't actually conduct an experiment, a complete physical examination.

The only method she could use was to use alchemical potions to assess Little Grey's physical condition.

Drinking medication can cause changes in the body, and the reactions will differ between a healthy body and a body with problems.

With Russell's perfect understanding of the drug and her knowledge of its effects, she can use this to deduce the true state of Little Grey's physical condition.

This means the person will need to use some medications that have side effects.

Symptoms include, but are not limited to, transient muscle weakness, dizziness, and decreased appetite.

However, Roland personally believes that the decreased appetite may be a positive effect for Little Grey and cannot be classified as a side effect.

In the end, Little Gray still conducted the drug experiment.

From the time the drug was taken to the time Russell recorded and analyzed the reactions, plus the time it took for the test subjects to recover from the side effects, it was already eight o'clock in the morning when they finished the experiment.

The nearly three-hour testing made Little Grey, who was already starving, even hungrier.

The good news is that she did not experience any abnormalities after completing the test, and all indicators and reactions were normal.

At least the pharmaceutical testing is fine.

There were no problems with the circulation of internal organs, bones, blood, or magic.

It is completely consistent with a healthy, normal ordinary person.

And now that the examination is complete, she can eat.

The bad news is that there's nothing for her to eat.

The current branch is filled with endless coffee, tea, and all sorts of energizing alchemical potions.

All we had left to eat were biscuits.

They were compressed, and incredibly dry energy biscuits.

One piece lasts for three days; an essential food for researchers in seclusion.

As for the taste... I can only say it's edible.

Even so, Little Gray, who was so hungry he was practically delirious, devoured a whole bag of compressed biscuits and then let out a big burp.

Roland silently noted down this high-energy, high-calorie food specially developed by the society.

If having a large appetite is really just a normal phenomenon... then I might need to buy a lot of this stuff.

If we grind it into powder and add it to Xiao Hui's daily diet, we should be able to save a lot of money on meals.

Even a high-ranking official would eventually go broke eating like this. He should learn from those buffet restaurant owners and add some filling ingredients to the condiments or other things.

(End of this chapter)