Academy City's Puppet Master

Ling Xingye's arrival did not attract anyone's attention, and everyone's attention was focused on the small object on the experimental platform.

I saw Accelerator in a white coat, with his arms folded around his chest, standing carelessly beside the laboratory bench, no one could easily approach him.

"That's it" Ling Xingye looked at the golden golden object.

"Yes, this is the first machine of the perpetual motion machine Golden Heart we developed." President Coles came to his side and said with emotion, "We succeeded."

"So fast?" Ling Xingye asked in surprise. Accelerator only joined in last Thursday. How could it be a finished product?

"The design plan has been in place for a long time, and it only needs to be practiced. With a strong support like Accelerator joining, the progress will of course be fast." President Cowles shrugged, "I'm just waiting for you, let's start."

After all, he stepped forward.

Accelerator had already noticed Ling Xingye's arrival, so he took a step back to make room.

Holding the "Heart of Gold" in both hands, as if holding the most precious gemstone in the world, President Cowles walked in front of everyone and let everyone observe this perfect creation up close.

The perpetual motion machine "Heart of Gold" is a sphere the size of an adult's fist. Just like its name, the whole body is golden yellow.

Under the translucent metal shell, you can see the delicate and complicated mechanical structure inside; like a clock, the densely packed gear structures are meshed with each other, running precisely and at high speed, making a pleasant mechanical sound.

President Cowles looked at the electronic clock on the wall and said, "It's been two hours since the heart of gold was born. The gear speed is stable and there is no sign of slowing down. Give it any external input energy."

Then, everyone moved to the testing room next door and connected the "Heart of Gold" to the testing platform.

"The stable output power is 70 kilowatts." Soon, the result came out.

People are still looking at the "Heart of Gold" on the testing platform with interest. Although it has been connected to a heavy load, its gear speed is still stable, without the slightest tendency to decay.

So far, no one in the room doubted the authenticity of this perpetual motion machine, but in order to obtain parameters that would convince outsiders, Cowles decided to continue testing.

"As long as it continues to run for more than three hours, it can be completely proved that this is a perpetual motion machine!" Coles said, "Because even with the technology of Academy City, it is impossible to make a battery with such a high energy density."

The afternoon class time is approaching, and after seeing the excitement, most people have no interest in staying and observing, and leave one after another.

On the contrary, the two principals insisted on staying and observing the whole testing process.

Cowles was very confident in his results, leaving one member to stare at the testing table, and then returned to his department with the others.

Accelerator didn't follow them to join in the fun. Taking advantage of his free time, he put on his glasses to observe the final signal through the "prosthetic eye agent".

"This is his greatest hobby," Cowles said. "Whenever he has free time, he puts on his glasses and observes something."

Ling Xingye just shook his head and didn't say much.

Yifang Accelerator seems to like the "Perpetual Motion Machine Development Department" very much, and gets along well with the members unexpectedly.Even if he was reprimanded, he didn't get angry after repeating the monotonous experimental operation steps, and now he has become a key role that this society relies on.

On the other hand, Misaka Miho, her ability is a backup solution, and she won't be able to use it for a while, so she just doesn't come here, and stays in the classroom all day to hang out with her friends.

However, how these two people want to spend their campus life is not something Ling Xingye needs to worry about; as long as they don't violate school rules and cause havoc, that's fine.

Ling Xingye and Shiranui Tong returned to the classroom for class, and made an appointment to witness the final result of the test after school.

But just as he returned to the classroom, Misaka Miho grabbed him again.

She put the phone in front of Ling Xingye again: "Xingye, look at this!"

"Hey, it's almost time for class," Ling Xingye said helplessly.

"I don't even have the time to go to class now!" Misaka Miho said, "This is explosive news!"

The bell rang for class, but unexpectedly, Mr. Sachiko, who was never late, hadn't appeared yet.

Ling Xingye snorted, reached out to take the phone in front of him, and carefully watched the video on it.

"Noon news?" Ling Xingye immediately recognized the program being played.

At this time, a press conference is being broadcast, and the organizer is from the United States.

"Ministry of Defense?" Ling Xingye recognized the speaker who was speaking.

Misaka Misei shook her head: "The main character is not him, you continue to watch, this is a rolling playback."

"We believe that no technology is superior or inferior, whether magic or science, as long as it can contribute to the development and progress of human civilization, it is trustworthy; therefore, the Third World War, which ended not long ago, is undoubtedly stupid, meaningless and Irresponsible war," the spokesperson said eloquently.

"As the beacon of human civilization, our country will continue to lead the world towards the future. With the special approval of the Grand Commander, we will set up a future technology development and application department, code-named Gremlin Troublemaker."

Next, the spokesperson for "Gremlin" took the stage to speak.

The spokesperson directly played a video of "Silver 0" being active on the Siberian battlefield.

"As you can see, this is the latest result of our Gremlin's early development. No, it's not biochemical transformation humans or super soldiers. They are just new humans who have taken a step on the road of human evolution."

"Yes, anyone can become a new human. We have developed an enhancement potion. This will be Gremlin's first and most important achievement."

"Don't worry, there is no negative effect. The effect of the medicine is to delay aging and enhance the body's self-healing ability. Of course, it is impossible to be as powerful as the soldiers in the video without professional training, but as an ordinary civilian, this is enough, isn't it?"

Seeing this, Ling Xingye already knew that something was wrong.

Unlike ordinary students and citizens, Ling Xingye thought deeper.

It is the first time that the other party has officially announced the battle for the evolution of "new human beings", and is planning to use this as a breakthrough point to compete for the leadership of the scientific side and even the world.

But superpowers are very talented. If you look at the vast number of eve0s in Academy City, you will know that if it weren't for this, how could Ling Xingye's group of armed incompetents become the largest organization?

From the perspective of universality, it is not an opponent of the opponent's enhancement potion at all.

After a while, Ling Xingye's cell phone rang, and he received an email, which was an urgent issue for the governing council

Announce the news of the successful development of the "perpetual motion machine" in advance to hedge Gremlin's challenge.

===Chapter 87 Heart of Gold===

Three fifty in the afternoon, school time.

Ling Xingye and Shiranui Tong came to the testing room of the research institute again.

After three hours of uninterrupted testing, the performance of the first "Heart of Gold" machine has been verified.There is no input during the whole process, just blindly outputting kinetic energy to drive the gears to rotate, and the stable output power reaches 70 kilowatts, which is comparable to a mini power plant.

No known energy storage device can achieve this energy density.

Facts have proved that this is a "perpetual motion machine"!

When Ling Xingye came to the "Perpetual Motion Machine Development Department", the "Golden Heart" had already been removed from the testing table and installed on a high-power generator to supply power to the normal office area of ​​the entire building.

Passi, the secretary of the governing council, also brought people here. At this time, under the guard of a group of men in suits, he carefully put a silver-white "Heart of Gold" into the suitcase.

According to the resolution of the governing council, the "perpetual motion machine" prototype is going to be sent to the external exhibition hall of the first school district for exhibition.

Cowles said that this silver-white device is a proof-of-concept machine for the "perpetual motion machine", which only has a demonstration function and does not have the real "perpetual motion" performance.

"After all, it's just for public display. There's no need to send out the precious first machine." Coles said, "We're still going to continue researching and optimizing its performance."

Passy did not insist on taking away the No. [-] machine, but only made a request - to produce a new "Golden Heart" as soon as possible.

"One is not enough, at least two more must be made." Passy raised two fingers, "The sooner the better, it is best to finish it within this week."

Cowles frowned: "It's not impossible to simply copy, but it's meaningless."

"As long as it is done, it is the greatest meaning." Passi said.

"What they want to verify is the reproducibility and mass production of the 'Golden Heart'." Ling Xingye explained, "A 'Golden Heart' can only be regarded as a scientific wonder, but if it can be mass-produced, it is a A great invention capable of changing the world."

If you want to fight against the "human body strengthening agent" proposed by Gremlin, you must produce enough subversive results.

"However," Chengzuka Jade interjected, "the problem now is that the inventory of the key material 'non-metal' is not enough."

Passy said without hesitation: "Leave it to me. By this time tomorrow, you will get thirty kilograms of 'not in metal'."

Coles's eyes brightened, and he said happily: "Great, I will optimize the design plan again, and only use 'not metal' for the core components, and replace other parts with other materials. The volume of the final product will increase by [-]." times, but the main performance parameters will not be affected."

"Yes." Passy nodded, "From now on, this laboratory will be directly managed by the governing council, and will receive special R&D funding, and all necessary resources will be provided to you."

Passy promised one by one, and finally said: "Please do your best and make sure to produce results that meet expectations."

"Don't worry," Cowles waved his hand and said confidently, "Come here on Friday to get the No. [-] and No. [-] machines of the 'Heart of Gold'."

Paxi nodded, greeted Ling Xingye again, and hurried away with the "Golden Heart" verification machine No. [-].

"It's amazing, you can directly get the treatment that top research institutes have." Ling Xingye congratulated with a smile.

Coles was very calm: "Because we just need our research results. Moreover, I am afraid that this kind of super-standard treatment will only be given for the sake of Ling, you, and Tong Xing."

"Don't be too modest," Ling Xingye said, "But you really are..."

Quite self-aware—out of politeness, Ling Xingye didn't say the last sentence.

Coles rubbed his hands and changed the topic: "Since there is no shortage of funds and resources, we can proceed to the next stage of development! Student Ling, Vice President Ling, please make sure Misaka Misei come over from tomorrow , I will need her strength next!"

According to Cowles' original plan, the No. [-] machine of the "Heart of Gold" will no longer output mechanical energy through gears, but directly output electrical energy.

"Don't forget the two 'Golden Hearts' you promised Passy." Ling Xingye reminded.

Coles said nonchalantly: "That kind of thing, Accelerator and I can handle it in a day."

After the "inspection" was over, Ling Xingye and Shiranui Tong stayed in the student union office until [-]:[-] in the afternoon before leaving the school.

By the time I got back to the student apartment, it was already ten o'clock in the evening.

Because Hitomi Shiranui had to go back to the girls' dormitory at night, the two stayed outside until very late before parting.

Looking at the weather-beaten apartment building in front of him, Ling Xingye sighed and walked slowly into the elevator.

At the beginning, he moved here to deal with the endless enemies and to facilitate his actions.

Now, the "book contest" has existed in name only.

"Is it time to change to a bigger house?" Standing at the door, Ling Xingye said to himself.

"Huh? Xingye, are you moving away?" Kamijou Touma's surprised voice came from behind.

"I have this idea." Ling Xingye turned around and saw the two people in the dusty world, "Good evening, Kamijou Touma, Index. Are you back?"

"Yeah, I'm finally back." Kamijou Touma showed the tired look unique to him after a long journey.

"Good evening." Index was a little silent, obediently following behind Kamijou Touma, most of the time in a daze.

"Index, is she okay? She doesn't seem to be energetic." Ling Xingye asked, "By the way, where have you been these few days?"

"Index and I went back to the headquarters of the Church of Necessary Evil." Kamijou Touma said, he opened the door of his room, settled Index down, and then went to Ling Xingye's home.

"Didn't an organization called Gremlin suddenly jump out recently? Before their public appearance, the Puritan Church had already obtained information, so they took countermeasures." Kamijou Touma said.

Ling Xingye nodded. Regarding the body modification plan proposed by "Gremlin", the most disgusting thing is not Academy City, but the relatively conservative religious circle, that is, Christianity.