I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

"Thanks to the myriad possibilities offered by Sensei's 'Eden Metal,' we've made rapid progress in the field of energy weapon research. Weapon types such as true 'Templar Light Blades,' quantum weapons, and particle weapons have all entered the testing phase."

Little Green fell silent: ...

You guys actually came up with that kind of cutting-edge technology?!

"...So I say."

Amamiya, who was also somewhat speechless, eventually turned the topic to the weapon.

"Can this weapon, called 'Sword of Light: Supernova,' be used by humans?"

Ge Yuan squinted and mentally calculated the weapon's parameters and the basic parameters of an ordinary student, such as grip strength and arm strength. After pondering for a few seconds, he decisively shook his head.

"no way."

She stated confidently, "First of all, the 'Sword of Light: Supernova' itself weighs over 140 kilograms... If you add the optical sight and battery, the recoil upon firing will exceed 200 kilograms. Most students cannot meet the usage requirements of this weapon."

Utahara's statement was "the vast majority of students"... which is quite accurate.

Because in Kivotos, there are indeed students with 'superhuman strength' or 'physique' that are hard for ordinary people to imagine, and they can control such a ship cannon as if it were a game.

But for the vast majority of students... the specifications of this weapon are enough to deter them ten or eight times over.

"That's not necessarily true..."

After uttering a meaningful remark, Amamiya looked at Alice.

"Alice, since you like this weapon..."

"Then go and give it a try."

"With your 'heart of courage,' draw this 'sacred sword.'"

Chapter 52 Departure! Alice will become the Phantom Thief of Hearts...?

"Yes, Alice understands."

At Amamiya's instruction, Alice, whose eyes were already shining, nodded very seriously and walked toward the Sword of Light.

"Alice... will use the heart and power of a hero... to awaken this sword of light, and forge a pact with it."

Is this... really okay?

The three genius girls in the engineering department were stunned when they realized that Amamiya had given them instructions that were beyond their comprehension.

But after a brief period of stunned silence comes curiosity and exploration.

Based on their understanding of Sensei... Sensei shouldn't be making baseless accusations.

At least, he wouldn't do something like the typical villain in a novel, ordering a henchman whose skill level is far lower than the protagonist's, and then saying, "You, go and kill the protagonist!"

Sensei is so confident because...

Does this girl named Alice really possess such powerful abilities...?

The curiosity of the three people in the engineering department was soon confirmed.

Alice arrived at the stone platform where the 'Sword of Light' was leaning against, and with amazing arm strength and grip, she grabbed the section of the sword that was deliberately designed for holding.

The next second, Alice began to exert her strength and shouted a line from the story of King Arthur.

"Whoever pulls out this weapon will become the king of this land."

"Born to receive glory, to die with honor. My heart is like a sword, unyielding and unbreakable."

‘Rumble—’

The vines and moss that had been wrapped around the Sword of Light were quickly removed as Alice 'pulled out' the sword. In an instant, the entire Sword of Light seemed to be as clean and new as if it had truly been pulled out by a hero and its brilliance had been rekindled.

"I...I've picked it up..."

Cortoline's eyes widened as if she had seen something that defied common sense.

...Although, it is indeed possible for some students to "pick up and freely wield the Sword of Light: Supernova".

However, this possibility was considered extremely slim by the three members of the engineering department.

But who could have imagined it would happen so suddenly!

And this happened to a girl who, judging from her appearance alone, had no combat experience and even seemed 'frail'...

Kazuhira Utahara had begun to thoughtfully observe Alice's seemingly effortless performance.

It is still in the planning stage that some students can pick it up and use it freely.

but……

The fact that someone picks up a weapon without exerting any force, and exhibits no tightness or other physiological phenomena in their hands or joints... raises suspicions.

After a brief moment of shock, Utahara truthfully expressed his feelings.

"Incredible..."

Amamiya clapped her hands lightly, interrupting the shock of the three genius girls from the engineering club, and calmly asked, "So... can we use this 'Sword of Light'?"

He remained unmoved, even as the four members of the gaming club cast their gazes at him.

"This... um, okay."

After a moment's thought, Utahara finally agreed.

"On Sensei's side... we've obtained a special material that's even more valuable than the 'Sword of Light'..."

"Although the development of the 'Sword of Light' has consumed too much of our budget... it is of considerable value to us."

"However, this is nothing compared to the 'Eden Metal' provided by Sensei."

The three members of the game club, who were initially feeling anxious, all breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that Utahara had made the decision.

"Very good……"

"Thankfully, nothing serious happened..."

"I feel like Sensei has been a huge help again..."

Alice was also very happy to have actually obtained the weapon.

"Bang Bang Ka Bang~ Alice, you have successfully equipped yourself with a new weapon."

Before Alice could even finish celebrating, Utahara had already started issuing a 'disclaimer'.

"However, the Sword of Light is, after all, a weapon with terrifying destructive power... and we've added energy-gathering and rapid-fire modules to it, so we have to be extremely careful when using it..."

"If you intend to use this weapon in combat or other applications, please adjust the power settings... Of course, it's alright if you can't remember them all; the 'Thirteen Seals' inside the Sword of Light will remember them, and it will automatically control the power when in auto mode."

"Once the 'Thirteen Seals' are broken, theoretically... the sword of light fired at full power now possesses enough force to destroy an asteroid... such power, if it were to strike any academy area, could easily create terrifying destruction."

At this point, Kahara took a deep breath with concern and issued an ultimatum: "The weapon has already been deployed, so how Sensei is used from now on is no longer the responsibility of the engineering department."

Amamiya: ...

For some reason, it gave me a sense of déjà vu, like the old Bodhi Patriarch's advice to Sun Wukong.

If you cause trouble in the future, just don't mention your teacher.

but……

What does "thirteen seals" mean?

Instead of focusing on the weapon's destructive power, Momoi was paying attention to the strange keywords and curiously pressed for answers.

Hibiki explained simply, "Well... it's a new 'special module'... the latest scientific research."

Cortoline then added, "It's based on the legendary Arthurian legend... In short, it's a measure to avoid serious consequences caused by excessive power! Its principle is..."

Before Cortori could launch into a lengthy explanation, Utahara finally offered a summary.

"Like the 'magic' I initially showed Sensei... it's a kind of friend-or-foe identification, power control, etc., achieved through special means... From a fantasy world perspective, you can understand it as us having a 'sword spirit' built into the Sword of Light."

"Unless special conditions are met, or the wielder manually controls it with the highest authority, the Sword of Light will normally adjust its power automatically through the 'Sword Spirit' based on the target being attacked and other battlefield factors."

Amamiya: ...

The technology used by the engineering department is becoming more and more 'magical'.

They've even come up with something like 'Blade & Soul'...

Based on Utahara's vague description, Amamiya did not believe that the so-called 'Blade Spirit' was an AI developed with advanced technology.

After all, the AI ​​level within Kiwatos is not yet that 'intelligent'.

This so-called 'sword spirit' is very likely a special 'magical creature' they created.

After giving Alice repeated instructions and carefully explaining how to use the Sword of Light, Hibiki then added shoulder straps and a handle for Alice to hold more easily, making it easier for her to operate.

"Then thank you very much for your 'generosity', Kahara."

Alice Amamiya thanked the three genius girls in the engineering department for their 'generous donation'.

【~???~】

"No, we should be thanking Sensei... Without Sensei's material supply, the engineering department would not have been able to completely resolve the funding shortage in such a short time."

……

……

After saying goodbye to the three members of the Utahara group and leaving the engineering department, Amamiya, along with the four members of the game club, quickly returned to the downstairs of the game development club's activity room.

"call……"

Only after returning from the engineering department and seeing the sword of light that Alice carried on her back like a 'great sword' did Momoi finally let out a long sigh.

"It feels like... I've obtained a strangely powerful weapon...!"

"In this way, Alice's weapon problem is also solved..."

"Then what happens next..."

Momoi turned her gaze to Amamiya, her expression filled with excitement and anticipation for her upcoming adventure in another world.

"Next, Sensei... shouldn't we take Alice on an adventure to another world?"

Chapter 53 AI vs. AI: A Historic Encounter

"Next, Sensei... shouldn't we take Alice on an adventure to another world?"

It's time for Momoi's favorite part: the 'other world adventure'!

She was already eager to embark on an adventure in another world, and had long since taken the pixelated shield in her hand, looking quite excited.

Having experienced another 'otherworld adventure' before, Momoi now feels that 'anotherworld adventure is much more fun than a simple game'.

After transforming the pixelated shield in her hand into a two-handed tower shield, Momoi said in a tone that was somewhere between disappointment and fighting spirit: "Although... Alice stole the 'damage dealer' role..."

"However, I can still do the 'tank' role well—as long as I have this shield, I'll be the tankiest member of the team!"

As she spoke, she puffed out her chest confidently, exuding an air of 'you can always trust me,' 'just stand behind me.'

"elder sister……"

Little Green sighed softly, while simultaneously making a sarcastic remark about 'a certain demon king of the seminar'.

"To be a 'tank,' you at least need to have the figure of that Yuka the Great Demon King to look more 'tanky'..."

"People like us..."

As she spoke, Xiao Lü patted her flat, unchanging chest with both hands, and said with a hint of disappointment, "Even becoming a 'tank' doesn't seem to fit the credibility of that profession..."

"Indeed..."

Momoi, with a deeply moved expression, agreed with her sister's view.

"Yuka the Great Demon King seems more suited to the 'tank' role..."

As Momoi was speaking, she suddenly realized that there were still two members in the four-person team who had not spoken.

Alice's physical development... is hopeless.

After all, there's never been a case of an AI robot being able to grow a body.