Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 784
◈ 784. [Side Story] Para bellum (3)
Manufacturing of special equipment using Tamjinchi magic core that was ordered a few days ago has been completed..
As we headed toward the blacksmith shop, there was something large covered in cloth lying in the open space outside the blacksmith shop, and people were gathered in front of it, noisy..
Among them, I saw four production union leaders gathered together for the first time in a long time. I walked towards it..
“Ah, His Royal Highness!”
The union leaders, who recognized me and were delighted, all bowed their heads. I made eye contact and asked, pointing to a large figure covered in cloth..
“I heard it was completed, is this it??”
“yes! Would you like to check it immediately??”
“Sure. I'm very curious.”
The four union leaders raised their hands in that direction with smiling faces..
Then Kelly Bay, who was standing right next to something covered in cloth, nodded and vigorously lifted the cloth..
flutter-
The cloth is lifted.
The identity of the large shape hidden beneath was revealed..
“Oooh!”
“This, this!”
All the production union members present and the gathered onlookers all expressed their admiration..
What was hidden under the white cloth and then revealed was... … There were three giant golems..
Special water-based equipment made from three magical cores extracted from Tamjinchi - an artifact called the 'autonomous defense doll'.
‘The final stage of the water-based artifact tech tree, which can be made only when all four production combinations - carpentry, masonry, blacksmithing, and alchemy - reach maximum technical research and mastery level.!’
Build a skeleton out of wood and stone, top it with steel armor, and use alchemy to connect magic circuits to enable this gigantic body to move..
The necessary technical skills are technical skills, but they are also special artifacts that can only be produced and operated if you have a magical core with the appropriate aptitude. Even in games, it could only be made with the right amount of luck..
‘I wasn't even thinking about it, but I was able to defeat Tamjinchi just in time..’
As they were golem-type monsters made of statues, their magic core was suitable for making golems..
The timing was good, and thanks to that, I succeeded in making a golem like this with their magic core..
“Start startup test!”
As Kelly Bay shouted, Lily, who was sitting in front of the dashboard over there, manipulated something..
Right after that,
Jiying!
Flash! flashing!
A blue light flashed in the only eye of the three golems' heads..
thud! thud! thud!
Next, the three golems slowly moved their bodies and spread out around them..
The four union leaders shed tears at the same time as they saw the three golems walking heavily and unwaveringly..
“The golem... … It's a romance…….”
“Sigh! It was a good thing I had recorded all the old Golem Corps data. Praise my past self…….”
“I thought golem technology was lost long ago, but we can make it with our own hands..”
“It seems like there really isn't any artifact that can't be made now. Hehehe…….”
After continuously training, training, and overworking the company over the past three years, the technical skills of the Crossroads Production Association have reached the level of a master..
Above all, we have maximized synergy between people in various production positions by always collaborating with each other and thinking together..
The giant golem that moves and poses freely was itself a testament to the technological prowess of these production cooperatives..
‘Building walls that move and transform, repairing and building airships, and now bipedal robots... … Ah, no, I ended up making a golem..’
Suddenly, I remembered 3 years ago, when I was first preparing for Mercury with the production union members..
Building a wooden fence for the kill zone, repairing a ruined castle wall, hastily crafting equipment, and repairing dusty artifacts piled up in a warehouse... … Our awkward appearance at that time.
3 years have passed since then.
Just as the warriors who stand directly at the front line, those who help and assist the front line have also been trained and grown..
“Thank you everyone.”
As I looked at the three golems striking the same pose at the same time with each movement, I quietly muttered..
“You've done a great job so far..”
Did you feel the sincerity in my words?.
The union presidents, union members, and other people who have worked together for a long time all laughed with shame..
At that time, the boy next to me who was looking up at the golems with sparkling eyes - Kelly Bay's assistant, Hannibal, asked urgently:.
“Well, then this golem! Like those Tamjinchi guys!”
Everyone who came to see what followed looked at me in surprise..
“Can you do a combination too??!”
“……!”
Everyone in the room, regardless of gender or age, looked at me with their eyes sparkling wildly..
“coalescence?”
“coalescence…….”
“coalescence!”
“Is that really true, prince??!”
In front of these passionate gazes, I waved my hands in a cold sweat..
“No, that's impossible.”
Immediately, the people who lost steam pursed their lips or let out sighs..
Hannibal looked up at the golems, biting his hand in pity..
“Ugh, merging is the pinnacle of golem romance.…….”
“…….”
I broke into a cold sweat. Mmm.
In fact, there is a mobile castle wall with a transformation gimmick on the front line, and the Tamjinchi, which is the original magic core, combines with each other in the second phase, so it was not technically impossible to give these golems a coalescence function.…….
In the end, everything is a matter of budget, manpower, and time..
This time, we are short on manpower and time. If we had tried to include a merge function, it would have taken several more months. I wonder if it will be practical..
“Let's be satisfied with the three bipedal golem brothers. Honestly, this is cool enough.?”
While I was comforting Hannibal, Kelly Bay came hopping over from the other side and snorted with an excited look on his face..
“So, Ash! What are these guys' names??”
“What's your name? Hmm…….”
The owners of the original magic core are Tam, Jin, and Chi. It was greed, anger and foolishness..
Then in the opposite sense…….
“Should we call them temperance, mercy, and wisdom respectively??”
“Huh? What is that. It's not cool at all.”
Kelly Bay snorted this time. Holy shit!
“then… … Each person gets their name from the weapon they are holding. Unwol, Samo, double pole?”
Evangeline, who had come to see the sight with her white troops, tackled my second suggestion..
“It's really not fun. How about making it easier and more intuitive??”
“see for example.”
“Anything grilled, steamed, fried. Like this?”
“Why do they suddenly change to eating golems?……?”
Then, the people gathered in the vacant lot began to pour out their opinions about the names of the golems..
“Cheese, chocolate, barley.”
What dog name is this??
“Faith hope love…….”
Priests, that's a good thing to say, but it's a bit difficult to apply to golems..
“Breakfast, lunch and dinner!”
If you’re hungry, go eat something quickly, Evangeline..
“Prince! majesty! hurray-!”
Lucas? Hey you're Lucas?
In addition, there were a series of bizarre names that they made up as they pleased..
After a heated debate, the name I decided on, which was all ignored, was as follows:.
“Decided on Tekken No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3. end!”
Wooooow-!
Immediately, fierce boos erupted from the audience, but make so much noise, you bastards! Since long time ago, when a contest was held on this front, there was never a proper result.!
“OMG Maple Fist, Tekken 1, 2, and 3! How in the world does it have such a cool name?!”
Kuilan, the martial artist, was the only one who shed tears of emotion..
“Tekken… … Well, it's Tekken. It's not bad.”
Fortunately, Kelly Bay, who was the general director of Golem production, convinced me. Phew.
This is how this unexpected naming contest ended..
The demonstration of the three Tekken brothers ended with the three golems holding their respective weapons and swinging them beautifully..
The gathered crowd cheered in unison as they saw the cool poses of the three Tekken brothers..
“Wow!”
“Golem! Golem! Golem!”
“Please join us next time!”
Anyway, I'm glad everyone likes it..
After all, robots are a dream.…….
***
Preparations for Mercury proceeded steadily ahead of the final battle..
On the long road from the Black Lake to the Crossroads, barricades and obstacles were installed at every corner. Various landmines and traps were laid down..
Using the know-how of the past three years, we will be able to defeat monsters efficiently. Appropriate water-based tools were distributed to each strategic point and point..
Above all, Crossroads' preparations for Mercury were rigorously carried out..
Check the cannons and firing lines, optimize the deployment of soldiers, and conduct training to ensure that the artifacts can operate without a break.…….
Also, in stage 50, all kinds of monsters pour out from the black lake..
This means that monsters will pop out, both ground and air forces..
Naturally, our defense line had to be divided into ground defense forces and air defense forces..
The Black Dragon Fortress Wall [Night Bringer] installed on the outskirts, and the original southern fortress wall of Crossroads, which stood strong after emergency repairs were completed inside..
Troops, supplies, water-based equipment, and artifacts were densely laid out on the double wall..
“It's an infinite monster…….”
Lucas, the field commander of this final battle, who was watching the installation process, saw me..
“If it is your order, I will stop it even until the end of this world..”
In the face of this trustworthy bravado, I laughed bitterly..
But, weren't these just empty words meant to give me courage?.
As Lucas spoke, the other heroes and soldiers who were standing on the wall checking the layout all smiled and looked at me..
Everyone is truly determined to fight and overcome the endless monsters that will pour out in the final battle..
“…….”
As I looked around at these wonderful people, the best warriors, I clenched my fists without realizing it..
I spat it out simply..
“request. Don't trust me.”
next moment.
As if they had made a promise, everyone in the room raised their hands and pressed their chests..
thud-!
The hands that hit each other's armor rang together, making a deep resonating sound..
I also slowly raised my hand and pounded my chest with my clenched fist..
last stage.
Here at the Crossroads, while everyone on the front lines holds off endless monsters.
I'm leaving alone.
Towards the true ending, with the only strategy.
***
One week left until the end of February when Stage 50 begins..
At this time, non-combatants must gradually begin to evacuate to the north..
Ahead of the final battle, a meeting was held.
All the kings participating in the World Defense Front gathered in the banquet hall of Hotel Crossroads..
“I think everyone here already knows this, but.”
After a brief greeting, I looked around at the kings gathered in their seats and opened my mouth..
“In just one week, the final battle that will decide the fate of the world begins..”
everyone is focused on me.
I raised my voice.
“This is really the last time. If we win this battle, humanity will survive. If we lose this battle, the world will be completely destroyed..”
Suddenly, I remembered the destroyed world I had seen in my nightmare..
Frozen earth, swirling fire storm, blackened sky, pouring rain of ash.…….
People who cannot die in that hell.
“…….”
I closed my eyes for a moment and then opened them..
promised.
I won't regret it.
I decided to move forward without hesitation on the difficult path I chose..
therefore.
“I would like to ask for your understanding in advance..”
Right now at this moment.
I become a tyrant..
“As the commander of the World Defense Front and the tribal god of mankind, I represent the will of all people in the world.…….”
Looking around the audience, I declared without hesitation:.
For the only path I chose.
“They're trying to completely destroy our world..”
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