Gentleman's Night Canteen

This thing... is metal?

"Wait?! Lan Meng! Is your armor made of metal?"

Hearing Sawamura Eriri's exclamation, Lan Meng tilted her head unconsciously.

"Is there any armor that is not metal?"

Hearing Lan Meng's "innocent" question, Sawamura Eriri really wanted to tell the other party that most of the armor in the manga exhibition is made of corrugated paper, and those with a layer of tin foil are considered more delicate. As for the metal ones ?It’s not that they can’t afford it. After all, there are no shortage of local tyrants anywhere. The only problem is that if it’s made of metal, who can wear it?

You must know that although knights in the Middle Ages did wear plate armor to fight, but at that time they just sat on the horse and did not need to move at all. No one would wear plate armor in infantry warfare. The plate armor that is difficult to move is simply a moving coffin. .

In ancient times, it was difficult for knights who were physically strong and trained all the year round to wear plate armor freely, let alone A Zhai who participated in the comic exhibition.

But looking at the armored abdomen in front of him, Sawamura Eriri unconsciously remembered Lan Meng's eight-pack abs full of male hormones, and suddenly realized something.

It seems that Lan Meng is not an ordinary person, right?

So it doesn't seem strange that the other party can wear this thing?

Compared with Eri Sawamura, who was shocked by this armor, Lan Meng seemed to be full of motivation. After all, he had been looking forward to those "model designers who are the best in the industry" that Eri Sawamura said for a long time!

Just as Lanmeng saw the "working state" of Erili Sawamura, who was completely different from the usual salted fish posture, at this time, Erika Sawamura, who was standing beside Lanmeng and looking up at Lanmeng, also saw the other side of Lanmeng. That smile full of anticipation and joy, like a child's, is full of anticipation...

Chapter 22 Both Men and Boys Are Stupid

"Big is better! More is beautiful! Caliber is justice! I have more turrets and the gods will never admit defeat!! Why do melee combat with robots? It's fine if you can't shoot! I think it's not only ordinary weapons, but also on the body. Make some hidden pylons, don't you guys think it's cool to have muzzles or missiles popping out all over your body after yelling 'full fire'?"

"Fuck you!! We are talking about robots!! Are you not afraid of being shot and self-destructing when you are full of ammunition? And are you not afraid of being cut directly? What if you can't use your firepower? I think the most important thing is mobility! The only thing that can’t be broken in martial arts is speed! Robots are the same! As long as you can hit the opponent and the opponent can’t hit you, then the winner is you! So I think the armor should be reduced to make the body more slender ..."

"Then he was shot by someone and died on the spot? Robots must be used on the battlefield. Do you think they are fighting in the ring? On the battlefield, a stray bullet will send you to the sky! Floating cannons are the best !Only you can hit the enemy, the enemy cannot attack you!"

"Everyone, why do we have to be in human form? According to..."

"Shut up! A robot is not a humanoid!!" X3

At this time, there was a sudden debate in the corner of the already slightly noisy scene of Case C, and this sudden debate naturally attracted the attention of many people, but some of the nerds who often participated in comic exhibitions saw it. Four of them then revealed 'Oh!Turns out it's their look.

The reason for this is because the four people who are arguing at this time are well-known among the Gundam otaku group.

Two of them are designers of the O generation. Although they are not the main designers, they have also participated in the mass production machine design of several recent works as a young generation.

As for the other two people who are folk fans, one of them is just a simple fan. Every time he participates in the comic exhibition, his favorite thing is to show his various models. It can be said that he used practical actions to show the housekeepers what is 'Fix a house on one wall'.

As for the other one, it is a big hand in the folk, who generally rely on the commission of local tyrants to make various models.

Although the four of them can be regarded as representatives of the 'official', 'folk' and 'local tyrants' in the Gundam house, they each have different tendencies. This also leads to the fact that although the four of them have a good relationship, when it comes to the Gundam field, they will be unconscious. arguing.

As long as anyone who knew the four of them basically knew their situation, they wouldn't be surprised by their argument, but today they suddenly discovered that a guy with a different style of painting seemed to be mixed among the four.

Why do you say that the style of painting is different?

Very simple, two of them are standard shirt + suit trousers, standard social animal dress.

Most of the summer wear is like this because the company stipulates that I am used to long trousers.

The other two are extremely 'free and easy' big pants with T-shirts, spit out a bohemian.

But there is an iron pillar standing among such four people, can this not attract attention?

As for this iron pillar, it was naturally Lan Meng.

Lan Meng has been trying to make a real alchemy doll since he obtained the 'alchemy technique'. After various experiments on the 'first machine', Lan Meng has mastered some basic techniques, at least to create a normal 'grid doll' Lime' has had no problems.

But Lan Meng doesn't really intend to rely on alchemy to earn a living. Alchemy is just his hobby. Since it is a hobby, it naturally has higher requirements, such as completing his vision of "alchemy dolls that combine technology and magic." .

If possible, Lan Meng would like to communicate with real robot designers or masters who are good at alchemy dolls, but Lan Meng doesn't know such people at all. The only known person who is good at alchemy dolls is one of his current employers 'Thor', but the problem is that he has never seen the other party since the last test, and even if he wanted to chat with the other party, he has no chance.

Later, Lan Meng also thought about it, and he didn't have to force to find a robot designer or a master alchemist. After all, the "magic robot" or "mechanical alchemy doll" he planned to make was actually a very special existence.

To give the simplest example, if a robot encounters a situation where the defense is insufficient, the only way is to increase the armor, but increasing the armor will slow down the speed, so the general response method of the robot designer is to find the "defense" and " mobility' balance.

But Lan Meng can choose to have them all!

How to do it?

It's very simple, reduce the armor, and engrave defensive magic patterns on the existing armor.

Another example is that the magic patterns engraved on an object are actually limited. After all, too many magic patterns engraved on the same object will cause them to interfere with each other. Ordinary alchemists can only choose the one they need most at present. Magic pattern, but Lanmeng can still choose to 'have it all'.

Because he can completely fulfill a certain requirement through technological means.

To put it simply, after anything reaches a certain level, the things that need to be consumed to improve are multiplied.

That is to say, if you want the result to reach '2', the effort required may even be ten times that of '1'.

But Blue Dream relies on the fusion of magic and technology to make up for each other's strengths and complement each other's weaknesses, and even achieve things that cannot be accomplished by relying on one alone!

For example, the opinions of the four people in front of me seem to be incompatible, but in fact the collision of wisdom has given Lan Meng a lot of inspiration.

For example, Lan Meng actually supports the suggestion of the first follower of the "Multi-turret Sect".

Probably because he was born in a country with a "fear of insufficient firepower", Lan Meng still admires firepower, but as another person said, lack of mobility is a moving target.

So what Lan Meng is most interested in is the suggestion of 'floating cannon'.

Of course, floating cannons also have their own disadvantages. For example, it takes energy to operate floating cannons, and for example, floating cannons need to consider the energy consumption of attacking and maintaining their own movement, and consider consumption and replenishment.

Even the suggestion of the last one was taken into consideration by Lan Meng.

Lan Meng, who has two completely different knowledge of 'technology' and 'magic', wants to say 'I want it all', but he knows that at least for the time being, he can't do much.

So……

"What do you think of the robot with a special weapon backpack?"

"Weapon backpack?"

"Weapon Backpack" is not a very novel concept. After all, there are various auxiliary equipment in the oldest Gundam works, and even the two official designers from the O generation have participated in similar works. One of them raised his own question without hesitation.

"But I remember Mr. Lan Meng, you said that you hope to design a 'reality robot', right? The transportation of weapon backpacks is very troublesome in actual combat. Reality is not animation. It must be the first time for the enemy to see you changing equipment. Attack for a while?"

Although it seems to them that the things they discuss are things that they may not be able to see alive, but as a serious SF lover, when discussing issues, they naturally discuss in the direction of reality.

Lan Meng also gave his own thoughts on this.

"In the previous works, the weapon backpack was more of a pure support, so why can't we design a variable support backpack? For example, it can maintain the shape of a fighter plane and a robot can even ride it for high-speed movement. It can be disassembled, part of it can be turned into a floating cannon, and part of it can be turned into a robot weapon..."

While explaining, Lan Meng continued to sketch on a piece of white paper, and soon a rough model appeared on the paper.

The shape is naturally an ordinary jet fighter, but when Lanmeng sketched it, he modularized it. For example, the jet port at the rear was designed as a main propeller with 8 sets of auxiliary propellers, and the 8 sets of auxiliary propellers After disintegration, it can be turned into eight floating cannons, and the main propeller is designed as a jet pack, and the other parts on the fuselage are disassembled into various weapons.

Of course, because it is just a sketch, the various weapons, floating guns, and jet packs are just simple color blocks without detailed models, but they are eye-catching.

Two of the designers from the O generation couldn't help discussing in a low voice.

"The structure is variable, and it can be used with previously designed robots. The most important thing is that it can be changed into a 'melee backpack', 'cannonball backpack', and 'mobile combat backpack'... I can sell more figures..."

Compared with the two designers who are good at commercialization, the local tyrant is holding his chin and muttering to himself.

"Why do I feel like I put another layer of armor on the robot? But the armor made by the machine seems to be quite good? More importantly, if the interface is done well, wouldn't it be a 'weapon backpack' that can be equipped with countless robots? It’s really interesting to think about it that way.”

Obviously, the other party, who is a local tyrant, cares more about whether it looks good or not.

As for the last one, the folk designer, he thought in another direction.

"It doesn't have to be an airplane, you can also consider making it into other forms, and even let the original single robot develop more forms..."

The five people, including Lan Meng, discussed very enthusiastically. Even Lan Meng, who was extremely skilled in hands-on skills, started to rub the model with the clay brought by the folk designer.

After kneading the clay into a rough shape, Lan Meng's already extremely exaggerated knife skills are even more superb when it comes to carving knives among the puppets of the past month. In just a few minutes, a simple model appeared on the table Suddenly, there was a burst of exclamation from the crowd.

The discussion among the five became more heated.

But compared to the five people who had a lively discussion, Eri Sawamura, who had returned from "receipt" on the other side, looked at Lan Meng with her arms crossed and her face helpless.

Although it was Sawamura Eriri who helped Lanmeng contact the other four people, she didn't know why she felt a little upset when she saw the other party's excited expression when discussing with the four people.

It's not that there are any superfluous thoughts, it's just that I feel a little uncomfortable because I feel that my charm as a woman has been ignored by Lan Meng.

"Sure enough, both men and boys become like idiots when they encounter something they are interested in."

Sawamura Eriri, biting the straw, complained softly...

Chapter 23 Blue Dream's Charm UP

What kind of person is Lan Meng?

Different people will come to a different conclusion, but at least before today, Eri Sawamura should have called him 'a real mature adult', but looking at him completely ignoring himself and the other four who just barely knew each other Hours of men discussing Gundam's Blue Dream, but she couldn't help but silently received the evaluation of 'a child who won't grow up'.

But even so, Sawamura Eriri, who was silently standing in the corner watching Lanmeng, was in a good mood after the initial helplessness. After all, if it wasn't for today, she might not have seen such a "real" Lanmeng.

But when she was biting the straw and looking in Lan Meng's direction in a daze.

"This lady..."

A slightly frivolous voice suddenly sounded beside her. Eri Sawamura, who was staring in the direction of Lanmeng in a daze, also unconsciously looked in the direction of the sound, and then she saw a man who looked 20 years old. A handsome young man around the age of [-] was talking to him.

Although I always look slovenly in sportswear and thick-rimmed glasses in Lanmeng store, I have to say that Eri Sawamura is still very popular under normal circumstances. She is often confessed by the opposite sex in school, and occasionally with friends I was approached more than once when shopping.

So she didn't pay much attention.

"Sorry, I was waiting for a friend."

Without the slightest hesitation, Sawamura Eriri refused decisively before the other party opened her mouth. After all, according to her experience, guys who strike up a conversation with strangers are very thick-skinned. Even if they are only given a chance, they will beat them to death. The only way to deal with it is to reject the other party without hesitation.

According to Sawamura Eriri's experience, she would have given up such a cold refusal as long as she had a little self-knowledge, but what she didn't expect was that she seemed to have encountered an 'accident' this time.

"Miss, are you friends? Then they should be friends too? In fact, my companion and I also like Takeda-sensei's works..."

The other party's words made Sawamura Eriri unconsciously stunned, and then hearing the name of the familiar book artist in the other party's mouth, she seemed to realize something instantly and glanced at her satchel unconsciously.

Unsurprisingly, the cover of the book was exposed.

Immediately, she also guessed something, such as the reason why the other party was still pursuing after her rejection.

Probably because a girl who will come to the comic show to buy R18 books is more casual, so she is unwilling to give up, right?

Immediately, Sawamura Eriri frowned, not only because she was treated as a casual girl by strangers, but also because what she hated the most was the unreasonable inherent impression.

It's as if she calls herself 'Miss' because she is the daughter of a diplomat, and she has to restrain herself all the time because she expects her arbitrarily.

Because she thought of something unpleasant, Sawamura Eriri didn't intend to save face for the other party anymore, but just when she was about to speak again, a shadow suddenly appeared above her head, and a slightly deep male voice suddenly sounded behind her

"Is there anything I can do with my companion?"

"Lanmeng?! Why are you here? Didn't you just discuss the robot with them?"

Eri Sawamura was really surprised. After all, less than a minute ago, she saw Lan Meng discussing robots with four Gundam fanatics, but now she suddenly appeared behind her. Isn't this scary?

But facing the somewhat surprised Sawamura Eriri, Lan Meng's voice seemed very calm.

"Yes, but I have been paying attention to Yinglili's situation here. After all, as an adult, I have the obligation to protect you."

When Lan Meng said that she had been paying attention to herself, Sawamura Eriri was surprised and couldn't help but blush, but after hearing the second half of the sentence, she was a little surprised at first, but then calmed down again.

After all... this is the Lan Meng she knew.

Compared with Lanmeng and Sawamura Eiri who were communicating, the young man who had just struck up a conversation with Sawamura Eiri on the other side showed an unhappy expression after the initial astonishment. It was obvious that he thought that Sawamura Eiri The "companion" Li mentioned should be a woman, but unexpectedly it was a man.

What's more troublesome is that with the appearance of Lanmeng, many people's attention has been directed here.

Although the most indispensable thing in the comic exhibition is all kinds of strange people in strange clothes, but there are not many such exquisite armor as Lanmeng, let alone match with Lanmeng's original 187, put on the armor and put on the helmet close to 2 Mi's height is doubly eye-catching.

It was okay for the passers-by to point and point, and most of them still controlled their voices, but my friends' comments didn't know to restrain themselves at all.

It's not a strange thing to fail to strike up a conversation, but he always feels ashamed to leave like this because of his enthusiasm.

Perhaps because he felt that even if Lan Meng was much taller than him in public, he probably wouldn't do anything, so he actually took the initiative to walk towards Lan Meng.

"Who are you? Didn't you see that I was talking to this lady? Hidden in a cardboard box..."

"Bang bang~!!"

The other party originally wanted to poke Lan Meng with his fingers, but the sound of metal clashing made the harsh words he wanted to say instantly stuck in his throat.

At the same time, an idea popped up in my mind.

'This thing can't be metal, can it? '

The blood in his head that had been pointed at by passers-by instantly cooled down.

Until then, he finally noticed that the color of Lanmeng's seemingly ordinary 'COS suit' was completely different from that of ordinary COS, full of the unique luster of metal.

At this moment, there were only two words left in his mind————————————————————————

When he thought that he was going to threaten a muscular brother (mistake) who was two meters tall (mistake) wearing metal armor at the comic exhibition, his strong desire to survive made his voice stop abruptly.

Quite a few people who watched the show didn't think it was a big deal, and even couldn't help discussing it in a low voice.