I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"Hehe...Sensei, I have some super~ interesting new developments on my end too~"

Compared to Hibiki's intermittent narration, Cortoli spoke fluently and continuously.

"My research mainly focuses on plants and animals!"

“Sensei, as you probably know, not long ago we were looking for students who were good at cultivating plants, right? Then, after we cultivated the first batch of plants, we used the ‘byproducts’ produced by these plants to continue cultivating herbivores… and then from those herbivores, we bred carnivores…”

Cortoline's research direction was quite unique...

She actually came up with the idea of ​​starting with 'special plants' and gradually cultivating herbivores and carnivores that also contain the characteristics of "Eden Metal", and then obtaining the by-products of these animals for characteristic testing.

It must be said that such testing is very effective.

After a few simple cycles, Cortoli produced a number of mysterious creatures that would shock the biologists of Kivotos for a whole year.

Almost without exception, they possess the high intelligence of a human around 10 years old, as well as various wondrous characteristics...

Even the byproducts have some strange effects.

According to Cortoline, Amamiya learned that she had even begun to explore some taboo areas of bionics—neurology—through this step-by-step cultivation method.

Currently, she has been able to obtain a 'nearly perfect human nervous system', a nervous system synthesized through chemical and physical processes by combining the products of plants and animal byproducts.

Significant progress has been made in areas such as ultra-advanced bionic skin that can detect temperature in real time, and things like 'consciousness-conducting metal'.

After listening to the reports from the three "genius girls" in the engineering department, Amamiya couldn't help but marvel at the terrifying level of their creative abilities.

When he took out "Eden Metal," he never imagined that this thing could directly change an entire biosphere.

However, the three girls in the engineering department almost completed such a feat in less than half a month.

"How...Sensei?"

Faced with Utahara's calm yet expectant question, Amamiya remained silent for a long time before finally expressing her feelings with four words.

"...It's breathtaking."

【~???~】

Utahara couldn't help but smile slightly: "I still have to thank Sensei for providing us with materials that offer so many possibilities..."

His gaze lingered on the four members of the game club who were accompanying him, and after scanning them for a moment, Utahara continued, "Because... the engineering club has made great progress recently, so, we want to..."

"...to participate in the 'Millennium Grand Prix' and showcase the engineering department's latest masterpiece."

As soon as she finished speaking, Momoi, Midori, and Yuzu immediately tensed up.

"W-what?!"

"Are people from the engineering department also participating...?"

"An opponent that is almost impossible to defeat..."

Alice had only recently joined the games club and didn't understand what they were all so nervous about.

However, her 'teammates' all seemed very nervous... so she also became 'nervous'.

Are you going to participate too?

Kahara was slightly surprised, but then immediately became serious: "...Then you'd better be prepared to go up against our engineering department."

After confidently delivering his 'pre-battle declaration,' Utahara immediately turned his attention to Amamiya.

"Sensei...you brought the game development department here for a visit, is there something you need?"

Amamiya nodded, gesturing for Utahara to look at Alice.

"I want……"

"The engineering department should prepare a special weapon for her."

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Chapter 51 Alice obtains the "Hero's Sword"!

'Prepare weapons'... huh?

After a slight hesitation, Kagahara glanced at Alice, who seemed both nervous and excited.

"As for weapons, the engineering department already has a lot of them... Sensei, if you don't mind, feel free to look around."

At that moment, Cortori and Hibiki had finished their work and came over to listen to what Amamiya and the four members of the game club were up to.

Upon hearing Amamiya's request, Cortori immediately raised her hand with great interest and said, "Leave this to us!"

Hibiki has begun to judge Alice's combat experience based on her 'appearance'.

Hmm... how to describe it?

Those clear eyes, that seemingly immature physique, and those loose movements that showed absolutely no fighting spirit...

"She doesn't seem to have much combat experience..."

Xiang commented as such.

"Since you don't have much combat experience, I recommend..."

Before Hibiki could finish speaking, Alice suddenly raised her head seriously, interrupted Hibiki 'rigorously', and corrected her point of view.

"This statement is denied. Alice has saved humanity 27 times, fought the Demon King 46 times, and has no less than a hundred dungeon exploration experiences. Her experience points are quite substantial."

"At the same time... Alice is also a 'heart-stealing phantom thief' who is about to join the Phantom Thieves and is active in the otherworld of the mind."

Amamiya: ...

This data model is truly ruined.

Amamiya was speechless for a moment, and Hibiki was also a little confused by Alice's 'supplementary explanation of the explanation of the AD (8) of the Qi Ba series'.

After a few seconds of silence, she could only attribute Alice's unique 'way of speaking' to her natural characteristics and lack of understanding of the real world.

In fact, many other people in the game department have been involved in similar situations to some extent.

It just means that Alice 'looks' more seriously ill.

"...Well, you're pretty good."

After a calm "remark," Hibiki continued, "For a girl like that... a handgun is the most suitable, because it's made of plastic, very lightweight, and has very little recoil..."

Are handguns made of 'plastic material'?

Yes, but not all.

In fact, the vast majority of modern police or military firearms are made of plastic.

In addition to enhancing the grip and reducing the weight of the gun, it also provides effects such as anti-oxidation and anti-corrosion.

Since his own weapon is a pistol, Amamiya has a fairly extensive understanding of the 'pistol' as a weapon type.

From the almost 'all-metal' Tokarev TT-33 to the current 'Destroyer Emperor', Amemiya has handled at least several hundred, if not a thousand, handguns.

"A pistol... it is indeed a weapon that is quite suitable for both beginners and masters..."

As a handgun enthusiast myself, Amamiya is fairly convinced by Hibiki's recommendation.

It's suitable for beginners because handguns are easy to handle—at least much easier than other types of guns. Anyone who knows how to disengage the safety can easily pick it up, aim, and fire.

The reason why it is suitable for 'masters' to use is mainly because pistols are generally well-suited for close-range use.

Aside from game protagonists, movie spies (such as James Bond) often prefer to use handguns as weapons, as these lightweight weapons look very cool when used.

"Is Sensei also... a pistol enthusiast?"

Hibiki felt the recognition from Amamiya, and the light in his eyes brightened a little.

Amamiya took out his "God of Destruction" and briefly demonstrated this uniquely designed, seemingly sacred white-gold pistol to Hibiki, expressing his inclination through his actions.

Just then, Momoi noticed that Alice seemed a little 'uninterested', hesitated for a moment, and then interrupted the 'gun enthusiast's' conversation.

"I don't think this suits Alice very well..."

"..."

After noticing Alice's seemingly uninterested expression, Hibiki pondered for a moment.

Cortori leaned closer, adjusting her glasses, and said, "How about this... let Alice choose for herself first, and then we'll explain the weapon's purpose and effects?"

Then, Alice's gaze began to wander across the vast engineering workshop of the engineering department... and then, involuntarily, it was fixed on that beam of light.

A beam of ethereal sunlight filtered through the branches and lush green leaves of the forest, naturally falling on the 'giant weapon' that was placed in the corner and leaning against a stone platform.

Countless green vines hang down from it, and the delicate tendrils of the plant vines wrap around this futuristic weapon. The growing 'moss' and the surrounding natural traces add a touch of ancient holiness and a sense of modernity to this bizarrely styled weapon, which has a unique fantasy world.

It's just like……

"The legendary... holy sword..."

Following Alice's gaze, Momoi spotted the 'large weapon' in the corner and murmured to herself in a daze.

—That's right, it's the 'Holy Sword'.

The sense of déjà vu is so strong...

Lying in a neglected corner of the ruins, countless flowers and vines intertwine and entwine, like a weapon slumbering, waiting for a hero to awaken it...

Cortoline, who also noticed Alice's gaze, gave a mysterious 'heh heh' smile.

"Hehe...you have a good eye."

After a mysterious pause, Cortoline began to explain on her own, without being asked.

"Look—this is our engineering department's 'masterpiece'!"

With a touch of solemn reverence in her tone, Cortori continued confidently, "Its name is 'Sword of Light: Supernova'! ~It's a... space battleship electromagnetic cannon!"

Space battleship... electromagnetic cannon?

Amamiya glanced in surprise at the enormous weapon that stood almost as tall as a person (about 1.6m) and looked like something out of a science fiction movie.

Seemingly enjoying Amamiya's shock, Cortori chuckled and moved closer to Amamiya, puffing out her chest that was straining against the buttons of her top.

"Hehehe... Thanks to the new technology brought by Sensei's 'Eden Metal,' the engineering department has now entered a phase of complete freedom with no shortage of funds! Plus, with the unlocking of some new technologies... therefore, 'Sword of Light: Supernova' has also undergone some technological upgrades!"

"Now... it's no exaggeration to say that it's actually a 'holy sword' forged by combining 'technology and magic' and utilizing the 'wisdom of all mankind'!"

Cortoline's continuous stream of adjectives directly triggered Alice's 'desire and longing for powerful weapons'.

"The legendary... Sword of the Hero..."

Isn't that what those RPG games and fantasy world stories all say?

—A god-slaying weapon created by exhausting human wisdom.

Something like "Azeus the Thunder God"... and so on.

"If we were to compare the guns we use to swords... calling it a sword is an exaggeration!"

After a brief moment of shock, Momoi immediately retorted, "It's so big, wide, and heavy, it's practically a block of iron!"

"Besides... such a terrifying weapon, just like you said... is meant to be mounted on large weapons like warships, right?! How could a person possibly lift it... why even bother making such a pointless weapon!"

Utahara gave a soft "heh," glanced down at Momoi, and shook his head with an expression that said, "You don't understand."

"Sigh... Momoi, you still don't understand the allure of the 'beam cannon'."

Hibiki immediately came over, nodded in deep agreement, and echoed the original's statement.

"After receiving Sensei's 'technological supplement,' we immediately improved the cooling, energy storage, and energy storage modules of the Sword of Light. Now it can achieve almost zero-cooling continuous firing, self-repair, increased power, overload, and so on..."

Cortée then opened her arms and slowly raised them, making a gesture that resembled "Praise the sun!"

"You can't even appreciate the charm of a 'no-cooldown, continuous-fire, overload-capable' beam cannon... You're still a long way off, Momoi."

Momoi, driven to the brink of madness by the constant 'taunts', yelled, "Idiots! These people are clearly smart, but they're hopelessly stupid!"

Perhaps feeling that her older sister had lost face, Xiao Lü unusually chimed in, "Actually, if we're talking about who's coolest... energy weapons are clearly superior..."

"that……"

Kahara nodded in agreement, looking deeply at the same time: "We've already made progress on the development of 'energy weapons.'"

Xiao Lü's expression froze for a moment: "Huh?"