20demayo Chapter 30: Her fiancé is so outstanding, she also wants to be someone worthy of him!
Chapter 30: Her fiancé is so outstanding, she also wants to be someone worthy of him!
"The amount of metal membrane used in core energy applications is actually quite small."
Shen Yi pointed to the cut metal membrane alloy on the table and explained to Shifang Chuanjian, "The real major expense is the outer protective layer. The blood energy armor needs to cover the entire body, otherwise it won't be able to withstand the Kabane's bites—this is the root cause of its high cost."
This is why the Blood Energy Armor looks somewhat like a bio-engineered suit, not just because Shen Yi thinks the Kapp bio-engineered suit is cool—at least not entirely.
Yoshikazu Ken nodded thoughtfully, his gaze falling on the dark gray armor, his eyes showing both admiration and heartache.
Its entire body is forged from a metal membrane, making it nearly invincible in front of the Kabane. After all, its defense alone is unmatched, and with the ability to fly, it can both attack and defend.
It is indeed powerful, but it is also indeed expensive.
"but--"
Shen Yi changed the subject, a smile appearing on his lips, "With the first set of Blood Energy Armor, the cost of the subsequent ones can be greatly reduced."
"How so?"
"Wear it to hunt Kabane."
Shen Yi patted the shoulder armor of the Blood Energy Armor, which made a dull metallic echo. "Use the first set of armor to obtain more metal membranes and forge new armor. Every Kabane is a metal membrane deposit. As long as the hunting efficiency is high enough, we can snowball our fortunes."
Yoshikazuki suddenly realized that it was no wonder he hadn't thought of it. Although each Kabane had a metal membrane heart, people who lived in the post-apocalyptic world didn't have the habit of hunting Kabane. After all, they could easily get infected, not to mention they couldn't beat them.
Therefore, metal films are considered quite valuable strategic materials in Xianjinyi.
But now there's profit to be made; hunting Kabane can also arm us—it's a win-win situation!
Most importantly, with the Blood Armor for protection, they are not afraid of being infected at all.
Upon hearing this, Kujirasu immediately knelt on one knee: "Lord of the City, Mr. Shen Yi, I am willing to wear the Blood Energy Armor and go out to hunt down the Kabane!"
Shen Yi was about to nod when he remembered that this guy had always had a crush on Changpu, so sending him out would save him from getting in the way—although Shifang Chuanjian hadn't said he would marry Changpu to him, he already regarded Changpu as his own precious cabbage.
"Father, Mr. Shen, please let me go."
Yomokawa Ayame, who had just emerged from the Blood Energy Armor, also spoke up. Fine beads of sweat still clung to her forehead, and the rise and fall of her chest had not yet completely subsided, but her bright eyes shone with an unprecedented light.
"No!"
Shifangchuan Jian and Shen Yi spoke almost simultaneously.
"It's too dangerous."
Yoshikazuki frowned. Although he often felt disappointed in Ayame's almost weak kindness, he knew that Ayame wouldn't be so kind if it weren't for his influence. He didn't want to see his daughter take risks.
"Sweet flag, I designed this myself, I haven't even had a chance to warm it up yet!"
Shen Yi made her wear this armor not only to show off in front of others, but also to cultivate their relationship and make her happy. He had no intention of letting her actually go to the battlefield.
"Shen Jun, it's because of you that I've been able to soar to the sky. Now I can see more clearly how small Xianjin Post Station is, and how many people live there. I want to protect Xianjin Post Station!"
"Moreover, with the Blood Energy Armor, I won't get infected or injured. This is my chance."
Changpu looked at Shen Yi, her tone gentle yet firm. Then she turned around and bowed slightly to Sifang Chuanjian: "Father, for the past sixteen years you have protected me under your wings, and I am extremely grateful. But in this apocalyptic world, I don't want to be a useless young lady hiding in the city forever. I want to become someone who can truly help you and help Xianjinyi—please let me go."
These solemn words silenced the training ground for a moment, leaving only the faint hum of the wind blowing through the propellers.
Shen Yi and Sifang Chuanjian both looked at her with disbelief. When did this girl become so mature?
"I see."
Looking at his daughter, Shifangchuanjian's usually stern face gradually revealed a complex expression: worry, reluctance, but more than anything, the gratification and wistfulness of an old father watching his fledgling spread its wings.
He suddenly turned his head, patted Shen Yi's shoulder heavily, and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Yi, you did a great job, thank you!"
Shen Yi looked completely bewildered: ? ? ?
What did I do?
Did you give the calamus a T-virus booster vaccine?
Does this mean that women who use this thing will transform into female warriors like Alice?
Before Shen Yi could figure out if there were any gender differences in the T-virus booster vaccine, Changpu smiled at him, her brows full of eager excitement: "Shen-kun, please give me your guidance."
Now that things have come to this point, what else can Shen Yi do?
Although he wanted to cherish Shimokawa Ken and Ayame like treasures, this was the apocalypse, and letting Ayame be a naive young lady like in the original story would only harm her.
In the days that followed, the once quiet Xianjin Post Station suddenly became busy.
Although Ayame's first hunt was somewhat lackluster, as she only managed to catch a lone Kabane, her hand still trembled slightly when she extended her arm blade.
It wasn't fear—the Blood Armor granted her enough defense to render the Kabane's bites futile. What truly made her throat tighten and her stomach churn was the fact that that thing had once been human.
It has human facial features, human limbs, and even tattered pieces of cloth hanging on its body—the clothes it wore when it was alive.
But in the end, Ayame bit her lower lip and swung her arm blade down fiercely. Dark red blood splattered onto the armor's surface, cleaving the metal membrane heart in two. The Kabane's body swayed, then crashed to the ground, its glowing patterns quickly dimming until it became a real corpse.
Ayame stood rooted to the spot, her breathing rapid and her chest heaving. She looked down at her hands, at the Kabane blood slowly sliding down her armor, and remained silent for a long time.
Shen Yi, standing in the distance, remained silent. Talking about growth isn't enough; this step is essential.
"Take a break and we'll talk about it tomorrow," Shen Yi suggested, wanting to give her some time to adjust.
"No, no need." Changpu's voice was a little hoarse. "I need to collect enough metal membranes to forge at least one set of Blood Energy Armor so that you can wear it tomorrow."
Her wings suddenly unfurled, and she flew away into the distance. There was a moat outside Xianjin Post Station, a place the Kabane rarely frequented; to hunt, one would naturally have to go further afield.
Her fiancé is so outstanding, she must become someone worthy of him!
"This girl's growth... is indeed quite rapid."
Watching the calamus fly away, Shen Yi was somewhat bewildered. In the original story, didn't she only begin to change after her father died?