Dicuo, the mechanic from heaven

"Well then...Ghana, happy cooperation."

Al clapped his hands.

The contract was quickly confirmed with Tione.

then.

He just waved to everyone and was about to turn around and leave.

Isn't that too decisive?!

However, at this moment, the [EX-S Viper Cannon] that El had just taken out as a so-called "gift" suddenly emitted a deep red light.

"Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning!"

"What's wrong?!"

"what?"

"What's happening here?"

As the women were shocked, Al suddenly slapped his head.

Hey!

The self-destruct module of the latest EX-S Viper cannon has been cancelled.

but……

What he just took out as a "gift" was the old model, that is, the old version of the "Viper Cannon" equipped with a self-destruct module.

"It's going to explode, get down!"

Al exclaimed, and then subconsciously threw himself at Miss Aina who had been standing at the door waiting for him.

"ah!!!"

Chapter 8 Pure White Flash!

The expected explosion did not come.

Just for a moment.

The thick cylindrical turret was cut into countless pieces and fell silently to the ground.

"?!!"

The world strangely stopped at this moment.

Silently.

Chun was squatting behind the counter at the moment, and had taken out a shield from somewhere to protect herself - it was common sense that weapons would explode, right?

The master forger skillfully prepared defensive measures.

And the other side.

Before the sisters Tiona and Tione realized what was happening, they only felt a strong wind blowing towards them, and then there was a pure white flash...

And Ai Si seemed to see it more clearly.

She saw the white steel figure that appeared from behind Al.

Was it that thing that shattered this... Viper Cannon that was about to explode?

So fast.

It even gives people a trance-like feeling like an illusion.

Almost in an instant, the thing appeared and disappeared, and then the venomous snake cannon that was just emitting red light turned into debris on the ground.

"Ah, it seems like my self-defense mechanism has been triggered."

Al rubbed his head.

He stood up from Miss Aina's body, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Sorry, it was just an accident. I can't help it. I haven't used this thing for a long time..."

The Viper Cannon is really not very useful.

As one of the basic entry-level skills for mechanics, it is not as versatile as R-series and G-series robots, nor as convenient as air combat machines.

And there were design issues at the beginning.

Why should a fixed turret for long-range support be equipped with a self-destruct function when it leaves the factory?

Who to bomb.

Bombing your own people?!

Therefore, the self-destruct module was subsequently cancelled and the focus was on strengthening its long-range combat capabilities.

Al didn't expect that the one he just took out was the old model.

He asked the mechanical assistant beside him to collect the wreckage of the Viper Cannon on the ground, and then took out a brand new, latest version of the Viper Cannon and handed it to the Amazon sisters.

"Well, happy cooperation, see you next time!"

Al took Miss Aina and ran away. After all, the business was already done, so why were they still here?

then.

When Ais, who was completely immersed in that "moment" just now, came back to her senses, she only had time to see the backs of the young man and the half-elf girl, who had already walked away.

"what!"

That pure white flash was so powerful, I really want to see it again... Oh no... If it were me, could I block that sword?

My thoughts wandered inexplicably.

Ai Si's hand subconsciously fell on the hilt of the sword at her waist, but she found that her body was shaking uncontrollably just by recalling the moment just now.

It was an instinctive fear, the fear of a powerful opponent.

"Why are you leaving now? He's really a weirdo..."

"Why do you care so much, sister? Can we go back now?!"

"Let's go... Excuse me, Miss Tsubaki, um... Aisi, it's time to go."

"Ais?"

"Ais?!"

……

"What happened to Ais?"

The House of Dusk.

The Loki clan residence is located at the end of Orario North Street.

Livilia, who was waiting for everyone to come back in the living room, looked at the blonde girl with a puzzled look, then silently walked up the stairs and returned to her own room.

As the deputy head of the clan, he is also one of the most senior members.

Livilia was like a mother to Ais, taking care of her since she was a child, but she had never seen such an expression on the girl's face.

"Aren't you going to the Hephaestus Familia to discuss cooperation? Why..."

Subsequently.

Livilia looked at the two...metal humanoid creatures held by Tiona?

I voted for a big “?”.

What is this thing?

Even as an elven princess, and with nearly 99+ years of experience, Livilia had never seen anything like it.

"It's the air combat mechas Gale and Storm! And the E...E...E...what's that, the Viper Cannon!!"

Tiona's righteous reply made Livilia even more confused.

Fortunately.

Soon, Tione, the older sister, explained the whole story to Livilia.

"New weapons? A contract?"

Livilia, who was in charge of the family's finances, became alert instantly!

"It's free, Lady Livilia! That guy said, at most... at most it would only cost a few hundred thousand faris!!"

"real or fake?"

Livilia took the contract from Tione's hand. It would have been fine if she hadn't read it, but once she did, her blood pressure rose instantly.

Ok? !

[Party A provides Party B with one of each of the air combat machines, the [Tornado] and the [Storm], for trial use for one month. Any ammunition loss during this period will be borne by Party B...]

So far, everything is normal.

What is abnormal is that it happens after the probation period ends.

All war machines provided by Party A are only available for rental. The monthly rental fee for each air combat machine is 300,000 faris (with a deposit of 2 million), and the monthly rental fee for the Viper Cannon is 200,000 faris (with a deposit of 1 million).

[Purchase is not accepted. The ownership is owned by Party A only, and Party B only has the right to use. ]

【All losses and repairs are charged separately. 】

If the aircraft is damaged, ten times the deposit will be paid as compensation, and a one-time penalty of 10 million will also be required.

"???"

This is not an arms purchase agreement at all.

This is completely one-sided "bloodsucking"! It's like using this guy's weapon will bind the Loki family to him and force them to pay him every month!

And it can’t be broken. If it does, you’ll have to pay tens of millions of pounds in compensation!!

I almost couldn't catch my breath.

Livilia stroked her still high chest and took a deep breath for a long time before finally calming down a little.

After all, it's a weapon.

It would be fine if it works well. The clan's deep expedition is imminent, and at the moment, even if we rent dozens of these humanoid steel creatures, it will only cost a few million faris a month.

Compared to the benefits of the expedition, it's just a drop in the bucket.

As for the deposit of tens of millions, it is not impossible to accept it if you grit your teeth, but you just have to use it carefully and not damage it.

"So, what does this weapon look like? How do you use it?"

Face Livilia's problem.

The Amazon sisters looked at each other in bewilderment, because since they were brought back, these two air combat machines have been like two lumps of iron and can't even fly.

And very quickly.

Livilia saw another line of extremely small text in the corner of the contract.

[To ensure Party B does not abuse weapons and cause damage to cities and peace, the activation keys for all war machines provided by Party A belong to Party A. Party B may only activate them with Party A's authorization.]

what? !

You also need the other party’s consent before you can use it!!

Isn’t this the same as spending money to buy a few pieces of scrap metal and then leaving them there?! And you still have to pay them every month!!!!

Angry.

Livilia finally got angry!

Isn't this a complete profiteer? !

Livilia even imagined the despicable image of the human kingdom's merchants, the kind the elves hated the most, bullying her!

Fat and greasy, he rubbed his invisible big hands together and said something in a very bad tone.

[Your Highness Livilia, you don’t want to…]

I... I understand...