Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 153 152. Is this the case when teaching students in accordance with their aptitude?
The engine's thrust is very strong, just like Takumi's tofu cart has a speedometer and its power is released.

But therein lies the problem, the engine is good, but the other parts are not - the nozzles used in the engineering machine body are not of high quality.

They roared sharply in the heat wave of super-limit and super-pressure, and exploded after the two tightly embraced (physically embedded) machines were pushed violently outside the platform.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was deafening enough.

Seifer was silent for half a second on the comms: "Counterfeit and shoddy products are killing people."

"Huh? What? What happened over there, Red Crossbow?"

"Nothing, just engineering machine. I probably won't go back. Because I'm improving my depth now."

Before the green-haired girl could figure out what depth meant, Cypher had already dealt with the pirate that was being harassed by the engineering machine - he raised his foot, and the machine kicked hard, tearing the two apart.

"If you still don't want to return it, then don't return it. Honestly, the fact that this thing was modified when I gave it to you does violate the agreement, so losing it...at most will just make my brother owe more debt."

At this time, the debt cannot be transferred.

"...I'll talk to you about this later. I'm busy now, so I'll hang up first." Physically dying, Cypher ended the communication and tried to make the body's eyes look downwards.

He regained his composure and said, "It won't be long before we pass through the large hole in the middle area and fall directly into the lower area."

"Even though even the Reconstruction Agency doesn't know what the lower areas look like, I imagine it's definitely more magnificent than the ones above. Maybe even a mobile base could be driven up there."

"But unfortunately, we can only take a look before we're smashed into scrap metal that no one recognizes. Do you regret coming here to experience the life of an independent mercenary now?"

Shengnai blinked slightly at this question.

The existence of such a magical technology as the Resurrection Array gave her the determination to take risks, so now Seifer actually didn't have to say anything or blame her for trying something that was inconsistent with her job.

But Sefer didn't choose to do so. Instead, he seized this brief moment and, like a kind teacher or elder, asked her if she regretted it—as if this time, death meant real death.

"Don't rush to answer immediately, just listen to me."

"You said that if the resurrection array is used too much, people will lose the concept of life and death, and will think that death is just the loss of the body, and there will be a chance to come back again."

"I've always felt that way, so I want to tell you that I don't take any opportunity I can get back from it lightly... like this one."

"I could have just gone in and died as a hero in front of everyone, but I tried to eliminate most of the pirates, right?"

"Being a mercenary means you'll face unexpected situations and emergencies. The worst-case scenario is death, but the key is, how much can you contribute before you die?"

This is the difference between the two worlds. Sefer actually has an obsession with making some contribution to something.

But in this world, mercenaries are nothing more than workers, and any faith they may have is worn away by the long hours of work. After all, the friend you chat with at the table might become a fierce enemy in the next mission.

——So he would not say such words to the mercenaries, but specifically to Shengnai.

She is a person with faith. She tries to use her medical skills to save more people on the battlefield and only cares about those who suffer from the war. This is faith.

Shengnai nodded slightly, not quite understanding.

"As an independent mercenary, I don't have any beliefs to speak of, but as Cypher, I still have some goals and aspirations... So, doing my job to the best of my ability is my current belief."

Shengnai asked in a confused voice, "So... that's why Seifer fought the pirates with all his might...?" "I understand. After all, I have a kind heart like you and want to save as many people as possible. Those people can't stand up again after falling like us."

Shengnai smiled softly, and it was unclear whether it was because of "I'm the same as you" or "saving more people" that made her so happy.

"I've said all this to tell you. It's precisely because of the resurrection array that we can make more attempts. Do you feel the misfortunes of being an independent mercenary now?"

"You could face a fatal crisis at any moment. Emergencies are constantly happening at work. Even if you desperately try to be a hero, you could end up on someone else's menu or just a topic of conversation after dinner."

To be honest, using engineering machines to fight pirates is a standard feature of the protagonist even in animations. If nothing unexpected happens, this experience is a unique mercenary life.

"...Hmm! It's a very unique experience, but just this once is enough."

Shengna's voice became light and lively. Except that she could no longer appear and disappear as mysteriously as she did outside, the girl who exuded gentleness and healing feeling when they first met was back.

"Because my arms are too short, I can't hold the engineering gloves properly, and my feet are not strong enough..."

The engineering machine was still falling, and neither of them cared much about how deep it fell.

Anyway, it will eventually fall down and become scrap metal, so there is no point in worrying about the depth.

"So I think it's my job to continue assisting Cypher as a field medic!"

Her eyes were shining, and she showed no fear of the coming attack.

"Very good, very energetic. But I suggest you find a way to block out the pain... After all, falling to death is really painful, and I have a mechanical body, so I'm not afraid of pain."

"Hmm... I'm not really scared, but when I'm falling, I do need a little bit of comfort, like..."

Shengnai looked at Seifer seriously. "Being held in Seifer's arms? I used to see scenes like this a lot in my friends' novels."

What kind of ending is it in a novel for women, where the hero and heroine die together?

Saf followed his instructions and moved from the small space behind the seat to the front. He untied Shengnai from the seat, sat on it himself, and then put her down.

The pair of soft, huge bionic objects pressed against Saint Nai's head like airbags, making her smile and say that maybe in the future Sefer could really have something of this size.

"My situation is rather unique. Perhaps I'm not a serious person, or even my true self is just a facade."

Cypher shrugged, and beneath the falling machine, beneath the layers of darkness, a glimmer of light finally appeared.

In an instant, what appeared before the two people were countless autonomous machines moving regularly in mid-air. They gathered into a river of light and flowed in the area below.

Countless huge and incomprehensible computing centers, production workshops and even all supporting facilities are constantly expanding - the basis for their expansion.

It is this giant cavity, the underground super cavity area.

Why is it so empty here? I don't know. Is it a modification of these autonomous machines? I don't know.

The engineering machinery fell from the gap in the middle area and adjusted its posture before finally landing, as if it was going to make a last-ditch effort, but unfortunately, it lost to gravity.

The machine body slammed heavily onto the steel platform, piercing through it directly and falling into it twisted and deformed.

(End of this chapter)