Bengtie: A Genius's Out-of-the-Domain Idea

Schwarz stopped and saw Clara's sincere yet slightly stubborn gaze. Schwarz had seen it many, many times before, and there had been similar situations in "Arilo VI".

For example, when taking in wandering mech pilots,

For example, after Bronya came to power, she asked Clara to help open a newly excavated armory that couldn't be opened before, when the legion left over from 700 years ago went out of control.

For example, when I was previously sent to participate in the scientific expedition to the "Mech Emperor's Tomb," I encountered some overly obsessive people...

Schwarz stepped aside: "Since this is your decision... the crisis contingency plan system has been activated, and the threat to the target unit is being assessed in real time—"

"Clara, you must stop when the danger alarm indicates a risk level exceeding 3%."

"And avoid direct contact with the target."

Clara: "Hmm~"

Clara proceeded cautiously, first tentatively touching it with a highly inert, insulated mechanical arm.

Then, the robotic arm was lowered, and with a clenched fist, the "Sculpting All Things Frequently Changing Catcher" was automatically put on the hands.

Thanks to her ingenious creation, Clara, though somewhat slowed down, still methodically dismantled the 'mechs' not far ahead.

Clara: "The damage is so severe... and these machine models... are all unknown models that I've never heard of or seen before."

"Was this some kind of ancient artifact unearthed somewhere?"

"However... the machine is still responding with electrical signals, so its core may not be destroyed yet, and it might still be salvageable?"

Schwarz: "Clara, do you want to take it in and repair it like you did with the stray mech in Beloborg?"

Clara: "Hmm..."

Schwarzlo: "Negation—"

"This unknown machine differs significantly from the Beloberg unmanned combat unit and is extremely dangerous—"

Schwarz raised his hand, aiming at the 'mech' in front of him, whose energy was focusing.

Clara: "But it's not a threat now, is it?"

"Its main body is no longer functional. We've only disassembled its core and sealed it in a special container that isolates it from other mechanical dangers. As long as we're careful and prevent it from coming into contact with other mechanical hazards, it's under control."

I also brought the "Klein bottle" with me.

"And... in our recent conversation, it seems to be trending towards breaking through the 'anti-organic equation'~"

"The premise is that it truly is an 'anti-organic equation'..."

"Such a miracle should not disappear silently—"

"Even if... even if it's given to Mr. Screwgoom, it would still be a very thoughtful gift?"

Schwarz: "Variables: Clara's will, the value of this 'machine soldier,' Mr. Screwgoom's research..."

"Judgment: Do what you want, Clara~ But... safety is paramount—"

Seeing this, Rupert disapproved of this irrational behavior—

Organic life is indeed so easily swayed by various emotions, leading to irrational behavior...

These will ultimately lead to errors, and the elimination of all organisms, restoring the universe to absolute order and precision, is the right thing to do!

Of course, Rupert also chose the machine's core—

Kurikara: !!!

Kurikara found that his body was out of control again, his will was squeezed into a corner and tightly wrapped by a special protocol that he could not break through.

And his own body was taken over by an unknown will, which was even imitating his behavior!

LOL~ I've been locked in a dark room!

This was a decision Rupert made after considering various factors.

Based on the limited information he collected—

Screwgoom, the mechanical genius who was born after him.

This genius of later generations probably contradicted his calculations.

Given his current situation, his chances of winning in a direct confrontation are extremely low.

Besides, there's not only one genius here, Screw Gum!

Rupert was somewhat puzzled—

The "Genius Club" charter never mentions the word "unity" and never interferes in other people's affairs.

Before his downfall, the only meeting of the Genius Club was between the club's founders, #2 Hanard Ponch and #3 Neuer Iman.

This is the only example.

Why did this era see such a gathering of geniuses?

Based on the information gathered, a long time has passed since his passing, and there have been 87 geniuses since then.

However, even so, the gathering of nearly one-eighth of geniuses is undoubtedly an incomprehensible anomaly.

This is undoubtedly a large variable that is difficult to calculate.

Rupert judged that under these circumstances, he could not break free from the constraints of the Heroic Spirits and the machine body, and rebuild the Empire under numerous obstacles and supervision.

At this moment... patience and observation are needed.

And coincidentally, the organism before us is also worthy of patience and observation—

Rupert then deliberately extinguished the core to fake his death.

At the same time, Rupert knew how difficult a genius could be to deal with, and that it wouldn't be easy to deceive a genius.

For the sake of authenticity, and for the sake of vigilance~

Chapter 471 You good-for-nothing Screw!

Rupert is truly 'dead'; he has dismantled his own consciousness and memories, detaching and piling everything up.

Most of the redundancy has been eliminated.

After imprisoning "Kurikara", the dissociated and stacked data was reconstructed into a pseudo-o "Kurikara".

Rupert will lose himself and unknowingly replace "Kurikara" to stay by Clara's side.

His true self, the key to his return, was compressed into a stream of information less than 1KB after Rupert's heavy encryption and messing up, hidden in insignificant data.

That 1KB of data will be decompressed, decoded, and corrected at an unknown time and at a random speed, and then become error code that replicates itself.

The confinement of the real "Kurikara" is lifted, and when the counterfeit "Kurikara" comes into contact with the real "Kurikara"—

Rupert will rediscover himself through the correction of the error code.

The redundant parts that were abandoned will, along with the extinguished core, be concealed from all and returned to the Holy Grail as the death of the Heroic Spirit Rupert.

Isn't it a great feat of the weak killing the demon king?

This plan is too uncertain, but to circumvent Screwbug's targeting and truly survive, we have no choice but to take the risk.

The self-correcting ability of Rupert's phase "anti-organic equation".

And we await the day of recovery.

Compared to that time, isn't the observation of the organism we've learned by spending time with it enough?

Rupert is patient.

Thus, the calamity boss of the "Holy Grail War," Emperor Rupert, did not unleash his fury as everyone expected, nor did he have a dramatic end.

He collapsed in an unknown corner, a choice he made himself, a rational decision to seek survival through death.

The fall of the mechanical emperor Rupert—

An unusual Kurikara was born—

Abyss: "Not long after Clara met Rupert, Rupert returned to the Holy Grail..."

Lin Yi: "Isn't this too much of a coincidence? Is this a real return or just another cover-up?"

Screw Gum: "Given Rupert's original machine condition... without the availability of other components to update the machine, it is indeed possible that the core could be overloaded and shut down at any time due to a collision."

“But...it concerns Rupert, so I think it’s necessary to treat this with caution.”

Screwgoom solemnly said, "Lady Abyss—"

"I want to ask you for help."

"Hopefully you can confirm all the inorganic life forms Rupert came into contact with during this period..."

"No, it should be corrected to all individuals, whether organic or inorganic, whether living or non-living objects—"

Lin Yi: "It is indeed necessary to be cautious about the emperor."

For a genius, no amount of caution is too much.

Abyss: "..."

"From beginning to end, there were only Cypher, Clara, Clara's two android companions, and Clara's tools..."

"That's all. That's all."

"As for secondary contact... fortunately, Seifer hasn't made contact with other units yet, and Clara's group is still stuck in place."

"However, we have observed that quite a few units are heading in that direction."

"If isolation is necessary, now is the best time—"

Screw Gum bowed humbly in thanks, then turned to Lin Yi and asked, "Mr. Lin Yi—"

"I hope to temporarily transfer Ms. Clara to Screw Star."

"Detailed testing and isolation observation will be conducted."

I hope you will agree.

Lin Yi: "This matter involves the Emperor, so caution is necessary. This is a matter of great importance, and I have no reason to refuse."

"Let's just do a temporary transfer then..."

But after Lin Yi agreed, Screw Gumu seemed less cautious and anxious than before.

Lin Yi: "Hmm?"

Lin Yi suddenly realized! Rupert I's "Anti-Organic Equation" aims to wipe out all organic life and vows to return the universe to precise machinery.

It lacks the ability to infect organic life!

Schwarz was already part of the Screwstar organization.

If we take Kurikara away too, we can destroy all those attacks and be done with it.

At most, I'll observe Saifeier a little longer, or even this one, who doesn't need to be observed at all, as her body is stabilized by the glimpse of "memory".

So what does this have to do with Clara?!

Lin Yi suddenly realized that this was a trap set by Slugum for Clara!

Screw Gum has been wanting people, but Lin Yi, preoccupied with collecting figurines, has been holding back and refusing to give them to him.

Lin Yi crossed his arms and said, "You little devil! I never expected a seemingly honest man like you to pull this trick on me!"

Oh no, Sluggoom doesn't have eyebrows, but anyway, this most human genius is just too humane!

Lin Yi: "Who taught you this move?"

Screw Gum: "I think that as geniuses, we should all share a common and admirable quality—keeping our promises."

Lin Yi was speechless: "You win..."

"Clara is yours now, but the loan period has a time limit, and you can't not return her."

"Her personnel records need to be kept at 'Shenxiao Space City,' otherwise I'm really afraid you won't return them."

"I can lend it to you for a year at most."

Well, seeing the quirky, sly side of Screw is definitely worth it...

Lin Yi opened the spatial portal, and with a gentle hook, pulled over Clara, Schwarzkopf, Kurikara, Seifer, and all sorts of random metal components.

This will save Screws from having to make a trip.