Science/Magic

The reason Headmistress Wave chose [Machine Revolutio] as one of the clubs for this mission was that she wanted to test Bloed's capabilities. She wanted to see what approach he would take for the mission she gave him.

After all, Bloed was someone that had gained the interest of two goddesses. Wave was interested in what method someone like him was going to use to complete the mission.

But even she never imagined that Bloed would set up a network of security cameras around the entire Academy City.

Nobody could have imagined it.

In fact, when the girls learned about the function of the security cameras and heard Bloed's plan, they were stunned.

And now, after working nonstop for two days and with the help of the new club members, the first part of the security network was done.

A total of two thousand security cameras were used to cover a fifth of Academy City, allowing Bloed to have real-time images about anything that happened in this part of the city.

Unfortunately, Bloed did not have enough materials to make more cameras. Otherwise, he would have liked to put security cameras around the entire city.

Well, for now, he would have to be satisfied with this much.

"Finally, we are done." Liu Ying was slumped in a chair with a tired expression. "Good, I thought we were never going to finish."

Eres, Gina, Sara, Aya, Princess Elwha, Regina, and Bloed nodded. Just like her, they were also resting after working for two days to install all the security cameras.

"Fortunately, the new members helped. Otherwise, we would have taken much longer to complete this."

"… Mm."

Hearing the fatigue in Princess Elwha and Aya's voice, Bloed forced out a smile.

Truthfully, setting up the security network around the city was very arduous. Mainly because the group needed to be careful when installing each camera.

Bloed's cameras were an advanced piece of technology. They did not need to be connected through wires to work. Instead, they used solar energy to work and sent the images they captured through a wireless network.

But even like that, the cameras were not easy to install. On average, the girls could install one camera every five minutes.

To be honest, if not that the club just got five new members and Bloed put them to work installing the cameras, they would have needed at least one week to finish installing the first part of the network.

Of course, Bloed did not explain the function of the security cameras to the newcomers. He just taught them how to install them and put them to work.

After the group rested for a while, it was time to see the fruits of their hard work.

"Let's go. I will show you the function of the cameras."

Five minutes later, the group was in a room inside the underground floor of the tower.

"There is nothing here, Bloed." Liu Ying said in confusion.

Bloed had told them that the security cameras could help them to see what was happening in the city. But right now, she could only see an empty room.

However, Bloed just smiled and spoke one word.

"Start."

Instantly, the entire room lit up.

Then, under the dumbfounded gazes of the girls, two thousand different images were projected on the walls.

"This is…"

"… Amazing…"

"M-My hero, we can't see what is happening in the city from here."

Bloed smiled proudly when he saw Liu Ying, Aya, and Gina's reactions.

"Great, right? With this, we will be able to do the mission easily. Sara, Eres, Elwha, what do you think?"

"… It's impressive, my lord." Sara sighed after observing the images for a few seconds.

Eres and Elwha nodded, just as surprised as Sara.

Even though they had heard about the function of the security cameras from Bloed, they were not expecting something like this.

With just a glance, they could understand how incredible this 'security network' was.

With this, it would be much easier to guard against intruders.

It was not as though this world did not have something similar. Surveillance formations could allow someone to keep watch over a place as well.

However, surveillance formations could only be used by someone connected to the formation, and using it consumed a great amount of soul power. Most of the time, it could only be used for a brief period.

This 'security network', on the other hand, did not seem to consume soul power. In fact, its only downside seemed to be the fact that the images were separated and it was very hard to keep an eye on each one of them at the same time.

Even so, it was impressive.

Plus–

"Security cameras are a product of technology and they don't use magic power. Thus, not even a demigod will be able to detect them." Bloed said.

The girls were speechless.

"… Really, you are impressive as always, Mr. Bloed." Princess Elwha said with a complicated expression.

Hearing that, Liu Ying smiled wryly.

"Right? I can't believe something like this exists."

Bloed just smiled.

"What is the plan then, my hero? Are we going to use this 'Security Network' to keep an eye on the city?"

"Yes." Bloed nodded and looked at Regina. "Can you help me to watch the cameras, Regina? You are the only one that can do it."

Regina put on a complicated expression and hesisated.

Actually, she did not want to do it.

Watching the cameras meant that she would have to be separated from her master. She did not like that idea.

Even so, she understood that she was the most suitable for this task. Plus, only a Valkyrie like her could watch the two-thousand cameras at the same time.

"… I understand, master."

Bloed smiled apologetically and grabbed her hand.

"Sorry. Don't worry, it will only be temporary."

"Mm. However, I'll go with you to see that woman first."

Bloed smiled wryly and nodded.

He planned to bring Regina with him from the start.

It had been two days since he met the queen outside the tower.

And today, he was going to meet her again.