Episode 105. Dragonic lab (5)
Click.
“This is the testing area for the horsepower measurement section.”
An indoor space the size of a football field.
The shape of the space is rectangular and there is a large hole in one wall.
“You mean the head of the PX thing goes through that hole?”
“It’s not a PX thing, it’s a PX-4889. And not the head, but the head. PX-4889 is the forerunner of the Great Elder Dragon, Felixy Siakan. Do not demean him with vulgar words.”
Taeyang smirked at the head of the lab.
“So absurd. Who makes weapons out of corpses? Did I?”
“... ... !”
Ran stabbed Taeyang in the side.
“Hey, why do you keep scratching? Is there anything good to scratch?”
Salomon, who was checking the test space leaving the two of them babbling, muttered as he took out a pack of cigarettes from his shirt chest.
“Narrow.”
The test space in the horsepower measurement section was wide enough for 22 professional athletes to run non-stop, but it was absurdly narrow considering that the dragon’s head and part of the neck would be included.
The remaining space is at most half a football field.
Untara’s breath, which was Jackie Chan, also froze in this space.
The research director replied.
“You don’t have to worry about that part. PX-4889’s breath uses a mana condensation device to drastically increase the density of his breath while reducing its range. Even in this space, there will be ‘enough’ space to avoid.”
“What is the compression ratio? Even if you reduce it to 1/4 of the original breath range, it looks like it will be devastated with just a slight shake of the head.”
“no. This space is large enough for five people to avoid five breaths. For those of you who have already completed the test in the strength measurement section.”
Salomon frowned and chewed on his cigar.
Certainly, it seemed that the sun could avoid it.
But that wasn’t the only problem.
“Did you consider the mana vacuum phenomenon unique to breath?”
The inhalation right before the breath instantly created a mana vacuum in space.
“Even in a mountain range open in all directions, mana sucks in mana around it, making it impossible to use skills. If a mana vacuum occurs in such a closed space... ... .”
Ran’s shoulders trembled.
Even those breaths had to be avoided not once, but five times.
Despite Salomon’s logical rebuttal question, the head of the lab remained unconcerned.
“Everything was considered. I think you’re mistaken, but you have no right to interfere with the testing process. Our consideration is to extract meaningful data, not your lives.”
Rossi raised his hand and asked a question.
“Am I supposed to avoid it?”
“I don’t know what the point of the question is.”
“For the test in the strength measurement section, you had to evade within 3cm to get a count.”
“ah.”
The research director nodded as if he understood.
“All you have to do is survive a total of 5 mana injections. It’s good to dodge the breath that PX-4889 fires, and it’s good to block it. You can use brute force to block it before ejecting. That too will remain as test data for us.”
The head of the laboratory thought it would be nice if Taeyang and his party actively attacked PX-4889.
The ‘pre-attack’ is because the Chimera is an excuse to counterattack the player.
‘It’s a pity that the characteristics of a machine are like this.’
Although the chimera creation method was used, the instinct was alive and wriggling, but the PX-4889 was a weapon with a very strong mecha tendency.
In other words, it acted only according to the code already entered unless it was newly entered.
In particular, codes such as ‘first attack’ and ‘high aggression’ were difficult to touch because they were the most deeply embedded forbidden codes because other researchers could be put at risk during the test.
“In addition, I stated that the goal was 5 reps, but the number is flexible. The story is that if enough data accumulates, it may end before then, or it may increase slightly. The point our researchers pay attention to in this test is to observe the various horsepower responses of PX-4889.”
“You can feel the will to say that you didn’t finish it five times.”
“You don’t have to worry. The manual for clearing the test is precisely established. There will be no injustice as it is a stage where many demon kings are watching. Good luck then.”
After speaking quickly, the head of the lab glanced at the sun and went out of the testing room.
bang.
– Lively, lively.
-If you open your eyes like that in front of me, really...
Andras snapped his raven hair.
“At least the power of the breath is definitely the same as that of an old dragon. The mana wavelength also reproduced the unique color of Dragon Breath. It shows the hard work you put in.”
The rest of the Demon Kings were excited and chattered.
“Can you make this kind of mecha chimera with monsters other than dragons? I will supply the ingredients separately.”
“War! Geji who intends to mobilize for war. The Conqueror Soldiers are on the move again. Thinking of conquering another dimension! am i right? somewhere? Join me too!”
“Kuhm.”
Despite the circumstances in which his work is being praised, Ballack’s planting seemed uncomfortable.
The reason was simple.
That’s because his weapon, PX-4889, hasn’t caused a single casualty yet.
Belial muttered in a languid voice.
“A good weapon? no i don’t agree If I could hit it, it would be better than the ancient dragon’s breath, but who can hit that? A light beam that is so linear and has no effect on the surroundings is not even as good as Jackie Chan’s breath. Well, considering the output, you wouldn’t call it a bad weapon.”
“Is this the second already?”
“Hey Ballack! Are there any other types of breaths?”
“The scope is too narrow! So, who is right?”
“It’s a weapon made with a large-scale war in mind, but isn’t it too lacking in accuracy?”
“No, the weapons are well made. It’s just that they’re dodging well!”
Praise from PX-4889 led to praise from players who were dodging well.
In particular, it was the praise for Yoon Tae-yang that overturned Balak’s stomach.
“Hey. I’m sure your skills are S+ grade. I’m sorry Balak, but didn’t you catch two dragons for no reason?”
“I thought there would be another player who ate 2 dragon hearts after ‘Chief of the Black Head’! Even from humans!”
“Am I the first among humans?”
“There were several of them, but most of them died, maybe? Judgment that jumps back. You can save up to two worms behind you with one move. Why have I never known a player like this before?”
“That’s because Decavaria you don’t see the players downstairs!”
“The rumors were definitely true. Taeyang Yoon. If this guy comes upstairs, the game will change!”
In the end, Balak uttered a word he hadn’t heard.
“Everyone shut up and watch.”
The demon kings rebelled against Balak’s high-handed words.
“thing! Isn’t it too much to say that you are the floor owner?”
“Hey Ballack. We are not dragons under your command. Only talk like that to your subordinates.”
“Because we look at it like this, the dimensional labyrinth is also established. Hey Ballack. I heard that you made all sorts of things in the dimensional labyrinth, including your lizard farms, weapon development labs, and enlisted men’s training centers. Do you know who is responsible for this?”
“Are you going to vote? Do you have a floor replacement demonstration?”
Balak tore off the left armrest of my chair.
quadruple.
Mana in the form of a huge dragon protruding from his back began to swim around the laboratory.
As if to represent his temper, it was a red dragon that seemed to burn.
The demon lords, who were giggling mindlessly, softened.
“Hey stop. angry.”
“Andras, stop squeezing. You always do.”
“It’s my fault. Are you embarrassed? Did I only say a word?”
“Anyway, Dantalian. Your eyes are correct. It amazes me every time I see it. How do you pick out the players who will be so great?”
At the words of a demon king, everyone’s eyes focused on Dantalian.
Everyone admired and praised the PX-4889’s horsepower output, but everyone except Ballack knew it.
The real winner of this spot was Dantalian, who had been watching without a word.
Decavaria, the 69th rank demon king, asked with greedy eyes.
“There was talk that they hadn’t signed a contract with their family yet, so can I do it?”
“As you wish. If you can.”
Dantalian nodded with a friendly face.
Balak turned his head and looked at Dantalian.
“Are you the one who raised me?”
“It’s more like ‘discovered first’ rather than raised.”
And it looks like I’ll be growing it soon. Thanks to you.
Dantalian laughed and swallowed his words.