Experimental Results Like A Miracle!?

The move to purchase a mana stone once again continued. Originally, obtaining them consecutively like this was rare and difficult in itself, but because the one being obtained this time was a type that was low-grade even among low-grade mana stones, the transaction was completed faster than expected.

Of course, that absolutely did not mean the price was cheap.

‘Money is really melting away.’

He thought that with this much money, he could even build a large aircraft carrier. That was how valuable and rare mana stones were, even if they were low-grade. Like that, with another mana stone purchase, the Polia royal family’s actions drew attention, and amid that situation, time continued to flow and moved into September.

In truth, aside from the explosion accident that had occurred in the capital, time had simply flowed quietly without any problems. Since time had passed like that, it had already moved into October, and because of that, two months had already passed since the mysterious explosion had occurred.

“Oh, you mean it has already been completed?”

“That is correct. With the equipment completed, preparations are now underway.”

“It seems to have been completed earlier than expected.”

“Dr. Salosa’s efforts were the greatest. He proceeded with the work most actively.”

“What do you think? Does it seem likely to succeed?”

“The experiment is scheduled to begin today around 12:30 p.m., and I think we will be able to confirm it then.”

“12:30 p.m., huh. It is a shame that I cannot go see it myself.”

“Because of a possible explosion, we plan to reduce the number of personnel and attempt it in a remote place.”

“Considering that explosion incident back then, that is not an overreaction. In any case, you are saying we can only be certain of success after time passes.”

“You do not need to expect too much. The experiment has only just properly begun.”

“It is because my expectations are very high. If it succeeds, are you not curious what kind of result it will lead to?”

At these words from Ian, Viscount Rubingston merely thought calmly. Seeing his reaction, Ian spoke as if telling him to think about it.

“Think about it. A method to more accurately draw out the unknown energy source of the White Crystal may appear.”

“Do you mean something other than the method of producing biological weapons?”

“That is right. Does nothing come to mind if you think about it a little?”

“What could there be?”

“Think about the circumstances of the Republic of Promance. Then the answer will come quickly.”

“If it is them, surely you do not mean that we are going to find the method they use?”

“That is right. When I heard it without knowing anything, it only seemed hopeless, but now that I have heard of this situation, does it not seem like we may be able to find something with a similar method?”

“Mmm, then that truly is something we cannot help but have great expectations for. No, it must succeed.”

Unlike a moment ago, Viscount Rubingston looked far more proactive. At that, Ian hoped today’s experiment would end in success. In truth, it was an experiment that had proceeded through a rather unreasonable course. If it failed, there could not help but be quite a blow.

‘Dr. Salosa von Benzin. Please show me good results.’

Around 12:30 p.m.

There was a place located quite far from the capital. There was a fairly wide open lot there. Considering that large-scale development was underway on the outskirts of the metropolitan area, it was an unusually empty space with nothing in it.

In truth, this place, too, was scheduled to have construction plans properly proceed next year, such as new apartments being built. However, for now, it could be said that the state had designated this place as a restricted area for a while and made it into a space no one could enter.

At the center of this open lot, there was currently one temporary building made of wooden boards. Its interior was fairly spacious and had a high ceiling, and unusually, it had a structure where the ceiling could be opened as it was. It was wide open even now.

With sunlight pouring in, it was hotter inside than expected, and at the center of this space, some device was currently placed. Something like a pillar at least three meters tall could be seen, and many wires were attached to its body.

At the top of this pillar, a smooth piece of glass that seemed to have been made in an octagonal shape was positioned as if attached there. Perhaps because it was not yet being used, it was currently covered with a black cloth.

“Doctor, the preparations are complete.”

“Good. The moment to finally begin the experiment has arrived.”

Dr. Salosa looked at his new baby(?) with a joyful gaze, since the moment had finally arrived when proper preparations were complete and the experiment could begin. If anyone knew how much had purely gone into that and how much value it had, they would have no choice but to be shocked.

‘The calculations are perfect. Unlike before, I prepared octagonal glass, and I have even adjusted it to broaden the intensity of the light and the spread of the light. With a mana stone added on top of that, what kind of result will it lead to?’

They had prepared something called a “Beto,” which could literally be called a biological weapon rather than biological tissue. Compared to experimenting with a small piece of tissue, the scale had become far larger, to the point that it was like the difference between heaven and earth.

‘That is why it is even more interesting. Hehehe.’

Of course, he had already conducted a small experiment in advance. Since there was going to be a large-scale experiment, verification work had been necessary. Naturally, because they did not know if an explosive reaction would occur, they had not used the mana stone.

They conducted the experiment with pure sunlight and biological tissue that had received an electrical signal, and they were able to confirm that it showed a much more active reaction than before. Of course, it was not a satisfactory reaction.

‘I wonder what kind of reaction it will show together with the mana stone.’

With the fact that he would soon be able to see it, he decided to avoid the area for now. Since he already knew from the last time how much larger an explosion could occur when it reacted with mana, he intended to evacuate to the safety zone installed in advance.

Since Dr. Salosa lived with the thought that safety came first, he had made a safety zone at least more than 300 meters away. It was made of thick concrete blocks, and the only way to look outside was through a very small glass screen the size of a fist. The thickness of this glass screen was also quite considerable.

“Shall we begin the experiment?”

Various devices were also placed inside this place, and wires were connected to the outside. They were connected to the device inside the temporary building, so the experiment could be conducted through manipulation from here and activated immediately. Dr. Salosa nodded as if the time had now come.

There were roughly seven people present here. Four were researchers, and three were officers. Of course, at a place somewhat farther away from here, hundreds of soldiers were encamped. They were blocking all the surrounding roads in preparation for any possible intrusion.

“Then I will begin. I will proceed with supplying energy.”

As a handle was pulled before long, light could be seen arising from the structure inside the distant building. It was the sight of light coming on in the light bulbs that had been installed to indicate that electricity had been supplied.

“I will open the building.”

With those words, before long, all the walls of the temporary building in the east, west, south, and north began to split as they were and were falling outward as if spreading in all directions. The completely opened device was revealed. Amid that sight, even the cloth positioned at the top was removed, revealing the octagonal glass.

“The sunlight is good today too. It is the perfect day for an experiment.”

The light of the brightly shining sun was illuminating the ground. Dr. Salosa, who smiled in satisfaction at this sight, began pulling the handle while exchanging words with the researchers accompanying him, as if telling them to begin.

Following this action, the direction of the glass piece placed on top of the pillar-shaped device began moving little by little. It was moving precisely toward the direction where the sun was located, and soon, the sunlight passed straight through the glass screen and began pouring directly downward.

Although it could not be seen, there were also many things like mirrors placed inside, and the light that passed through them spread in all directions and gradually reached the biological weapon positioned on the floor. It was extremely hot sunlight.

Originally, there should have been a smell as if flesh was burning, but there was nothing like that. On the body of the biological weapon, through which current was flowing, a cluster of pure white light was forming as if a shimmer had risen.

For reference, the biological weapon Beto had only had its body completed and had not undergone any activation. In other words, only the body existed there by itself. Amid this situation, a mana stone, though low-grade, scattering a brilliant light finally dropped with a thud and touched the flesh of the biological weapon.

Hwaaaaaak-! Wiririring-!

A fairly intense light and noise were spreading in all directions. Everyone had no choice but to cover their eyes and ears without realizing it because of this light and sound. And what followed in that instant was a bizarre sound, chajajang-!! Everyone flinched at this sound, then had no choice but to come to their senses.

“…The result?”

Dr. Salosa hurriedly turned his gaze toward the fist-sized glass window. Although it was thick and lacked clarity, he could confirm the rough sight. The moment he closed one eye and opened the remaining eye as wide as possible, a scream mixed with admiration could not help but burst from his mouth at the sight visible in his view.

“Insane!”

He was so shocked that the word insane came out of his own mouth. The others also had no choice but to look as if wondering what in the world had happened. At that moment, Dr. Salosa opened the metal door to the outside of the protected area and began going out. At that sight, everyone followed after him as if wondering whether it was safe, but soon, at the sight revealed ahead, they had no choice but to stop short.

An incomprehensible scene revealed itself within their sight. It was a small mountain. And a mountain made of all kinds of materials mixed together, at that. In addition, things made of glass were also mixed in, and it could be called a sight that was nothing short of bizarre. But this was not the end.

“What is wrong with the surroundings too?”

To the point that everyone was filled with doubt, the sight visible around them showed that many grasses that had definitely not existed before the experiment began had grown thickly. The surroundings, which had been filled only with the color of dirt because the grass had not grown enough to use it as a wide open lot, were now entirely overgrown with grasses far taller than people.

Although it could not be called such a wide area, the revealed sight could not help but be that shocking. What situation was this, exactly? Around where the device had been, various things such as metal and glass were mixed together and had swollen as if amplified. Even the grasses positioned around it had grown wildly to an abnormal extent.

Dr. Salosa’s body began trembling as he looked at these things. His eyes, which had been filled with confusion and bewilderment, were soon regaining normality. After recovering his senses faster than expected, he instead looked at the revealed result and, heh heh, burst into laughter.

“Dr. Salosa, what phenomenon is this, exactly? Did the experiment fail?”

At the words of one officer who asked him, Salosa stared straight at him. His expression itself was filled with ecstasy. He stretched out his hand as if telling him to look at the phenomenon around them and immediately spoke in an excited voice.

“Failed? Do you not see that sight? The experiment was a great success. And it was a great success beyond what we had expected!”

“A success… you say?”

At the officer’s words, as if asking whether it was truly a success, Dr. Salosa instead wanted to organize these results, which could not be properly explained right now, as quickly as possible and report them to His Highness. Seeing it again, the result of the experiment could be called a great upheaval beyond expectations, surpassing mere satisfaction.

“So this was it. There was a result beyond what I had thought. Then if we can use the true power of light…? Yes, if we can use the complete energy source called the White Crystal, a result incomparable to this will be created!”

Dr. Salosa, who was speaking as if muttering to himself, looked filled with madness before anyone knew it. At that sight, the officers did not understand what was going on, but the expressions of the researchers, who had at least begun to understand this result a little, were filled with shock and joy.

That was right. The result of this experiment had given them an outcome that surpassed imagination. Although it was still a technology close to incomplete, if they refined it a little more and continued the research, they would be able to create a result that would sufficiently astonish the entire world.

5:20 p.m.

Although it was already a time when he should have finished work long ago, Ian, who had waited because Salosa was said to be coming, could tell from Dr. Salosa’s expression that he had achieved a rather good result. Of course, before that, a report containing bizarre contents had arrived, but since he could not understand it, it seemed he needed to hear it directly.

“They say the experiment succeeded. Is that correct?”

“That is correct. The experiment was a great success.”

“Is that really so? According to the report that came in first, all kinds of materials were tangled together, and it seemed to say that the equipment we worked hard to make, as well as even the mana stone, were smashed and would need to be found?”

“For now, the method of reacting the mana stone seems to have been wrong, and in that regard, I think we will need the help of a wizard.”

“The help of a wizard. There is a wizard from whom we can receive help, but…”

“Oh, that is good. A wizard is absolutely necessary. Only then will there be no need to lose a mana stone like this time.”

Ian thought of Wizard Oran and felt that he could mobilize him. Of course, he wondered what exactly the standard for saying the experiment had succeeded was. Unlike the report, which was a complete mess, Dr. Salosa’s expression looked extremely bright. Judging from that, he seemed to have interpreted it differently.

At that moment, Salosa requested something Ian had not expected.

“Your Highness, please allow me to use the White Crystal. This matter was about using the energy contained in a biological weapon, and it was not something to be done with that.”

“What does that mean? Are you now asking me to hand over even the White Crystal?”

“Yes, please allow it to be used in the experiment.”

“Hmm, that is an extremely important item for our kingdom.”

“But the things we can do through it will be endless. Your Highness, please think about it. We can make a device that can amplify a small amount of metal. In addition, if there is even grain, we may be able to make it grow all at once. If this succeeds, how enormous an innovation will occur?”

“What… does that mean? What you just said, did you say it knowing what it meant?”

“Yes?”

“The Republic of Promance. I am asking whether you said that while knowing about them.”

“I do not know much about them, though?”

At this reaction, Ian sprang up from his seat without realizing it. Only now had he realized the meaning of what Dr. Salosa was saying. That was right. He had developed the secret of the Republic of Promance’s resource and food production.