Chapter 194: Chapter 189: Freedom Gundam, Online

「Three days later.」

Allen opened his eyes.

[Technical analysis complete. Manufacturing process for the "Singularity Engine" has been fully mastered.]

[Five optimization proposals for the original design detected from the Commander. Implement technical improvements?]

"Of course."

The technique his mentor had given him was for an older model; its energy conversion rate wasn’t top-tier, and its power output was average.

But for Allen, it was an excellent platform, allowing him to learn, improve, and master the technology of magic furnaces from the ground up.

With the assistance of Dseek and Jarvis, plus the parallel processing power of his four mental sub-threads, he could easily optimize the original design by drawing on ideas from his past life.

"First, the Rune arrangement in the Magic Power conversion array is too conservative. A more aggressive structure can be used to increase conversion efficiency by 12%."

"Second, the condensation crystals in the cooling system are underutilized. Redesigning the circulation circuit can reduce energy consumption by 6%."

"Third..."

[Optimization proposals integrated. Estimated performance increase for the new "Singularity Engine": Energy conversion rate +12%, power output +9%, volume reduced by 8%.]

"Good. Let’s proceed with this plan."

The next second, streams of ethereal blue data flowed through Allen’s eyes. His [Mechanical Mind] activated, purging all distracting thoughts.

Behind him, ten instances of [Craftsman’s Hand] materialized from thin air, ready to begin Allen’s most intricate alchemy task to date.

The materials chest opened, and piece after piece of precious material, shimmering with various colors, levitated and arranged themselves in a line before him.

Allen’s primary consciousness maintained a global overview, monitoring the outside world while supervising the manufacturing process. His other four mental sub-threads began operating at high speed simultaneously.

One thread was responsible for cross-referencing and verifying the blueprints in his mind.

Two threads were responsible for guiding his Magic Power to etch the Rune Circuits.

The final thread was responsible for assembling, combining, and processing the materials.

A magnificent symphony began to play throughout the hangar. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Countless tiny Runes flared to life and died out in the air. Metal twisted and took shape under an invisible force, and energy storage crystals were cut into perfect geometric forms.

Step one: construct the singularity core.

This was the heart of the entire engine, requiring a special material called a "Void Anchor Crystal."

Allen levitated a fist-sized black crystal in the air as multiple instances of [Craftsman’s Hand] moved in unison, carving an extremely complex Rune Array onto its surface.

Every single stroke had to be perfectly precise; any deviation would cause the entire core to be scrapped.

Three hours later, the final Rune Array was complete.

The black crystal began to emit faint spatial fluctuations, as if it were breathing.

Step two: construct the Magic Power conversion Rune Array.

This was the key focus of Allen’s optimizations, incorporating a redesigned Rune arrangement.

Thirty-six energy storage crystal clusters were precisely arranged within a circular frame. Each crystal was connected with Mithril, forming a complex energy network.

Instances of [Craftsman’s Hand] zipped through the miniature space, connecting Mithril wires to the base of each crystal.

This process lasted for an entire day.

Step three: install the cooling system.

Condensation crystals were embedded in the bottom of the engine, and heat-conducting lines formed a closed-loop circuit on the inside of the casing.

When the engine was running, these crystals would absorb excess heat to prevent it from overheating and melting down.

Time flowed by unnoticed amidst his extreme focus.

Finally, it was time for the last step: final assembly.

All the components were assembled one by one inside a cylindrical casing three meters high and one meter in diameter.

When the last thick piece of the casing was fused into place, a brand-new "Singularity Engine" finally appeared before Allen.

The silver-gray casing was covered in a dazzling, dense web of Rune Circuits.

The entire engine exuded a tangible sense of pressure, as if some terrifying power was sealed within.

[Manufacturing complete. "Singularity Engine" is ready.]

"Install it directly into the Freedom."

The Factory Servants used the workshop’s equipment to lift the three-meter-high engine. Then, using Craftsman’s Hand, Allen carefully guided it into the open Energy Core slot in the Freedom’s chest.

CLICK—CLACK—

A series of mechanical locks could be heard engaging.

The engine’s power interface connected perfectly with the mecha’s frame, and the control lines activated one by one.

["Singularity Engine - Modified" installation complete. All systems self-diagnostics passed.]

[Initiate first ignition?]

Allen retreated several dozen meters, hovering in mid-air. He stared intently at the behemoth before him, a fanatical glint in his eyes.

"Ignite."

VMMMM—

A low hum emanated from the Freedom’s chest.

Inside the Singularity Engine, the core’s Void Anchor Crystal and the "Original Magic Power Connection Array" were the first to light up.

An invisible vortex formed in the center of the engine and began to frantically draw in the free-roaming Magic Power ubiquitous in the surrounding space.

For a moment, all the lights in the hangar seemed to dim.

Allen could clearly feel the Magic Power concentration throughout the entire workshop dropping.

[Warning: Small-scale Magic Power tide detected!]

["Singularity Engine" is undergoing initial charging. Estimated duration: 10 minutes.]

Immediately after, the "Magic Power Refining Matrix" inside the engine flared brightly, instantly purifying, converting, and stabilizing the violent energy!

「Ten minutes later.」

The humming gradually subsided.

Indicator light strips in the seams of the Freedom’s chest armor began to emit a faint blue glow.

That was the sign that the energy storage crystal clusters had stored Magic Power.

[Ignition successful. Initial charging completed. Current energy reserve: 0.1%.]

"Connect to the workshop’s Magic Network and test fast-charge mode."

One of the Factory Servants nimbly pulled a pre-installed "charging cable" from the Magic Power transmission circuit on the wall and connected it to the Freedom.

[Fast-charge mode normal. Workshop production equipment Magic Power quota is insufficient; all production has been halted. Remaining charge time: 71 hours.]

The charging process took three days. During this time, the entire Magic Power quota from the workshop’s magic furnace was monopolized, so Allen, with nothing better to do, upgraded the mecha’s coating himself and then waited in boredom for his ultimate weapon to finish charging.

Allen had never felt three days pass so slowly.

[Charging complete.]

Allen stood in the hangar. The notification was like music from the heavens. He immediately looked up at the eighteen-meter-tall Steel Giant.

The Freedom stood there silently. The indicator light strips on its chest had turned from a light blue to a deep blue, a sign that its energy reserves were at maximum capacity.

He took a deep breath—no, he adjusted his breathing rhythm.

"Jarvis, activate ’Freedom Gundam’."

[Command confirmed. Waking the mecha...]

Abundant streams of Magic Power flowed along the Energy Circuits inside the mecha’s frame, reaching the Rune Arrays in its limbs and various modules.

The Freedom Gundam’s dim optical sensors flickered once, then lit up with a brilliant blue light.

[Mecha self-diagnostic program initiating...]

[Energy Core: Singularity Engine. Status: Normal. Magic Power reserve: 100%.]

[Frame Condition: Intact.]

[Armor System: Intact.]

[Weapons System: Partially online.]

["Freedom Gundam" is ready for deployment.]

Allen looked at the Steel Giant before him, which exuded an endless sense of pressure, and slowly clenched his fists.

’It’s done!’

The ultimate weapon he had poured two years of effort and nearly a million in riches into had finally received its heart!