Chapter 75: The First Magic Engineering Lesson

In the morning at Narumi's workshop, the air was filled with anticipation as Flora and Dune readied themselves for their first lesson in magic engineering. Narumi positioned himself opposite them, his gaze fixed on the hologram table. With a few swift commands, the table flickered to life, projecting a vivid 3D holographic blueprint of the floating drone. The two disciples leaned in, their eyes focused on the intricate details, their magic devices at the ready to capture every piece of information.

Narumi began explaining the various components and functions of the floating drone, his voice carrying the excitement of the lesson. Flora and Dune listened intently, taking meticulous notes and snapping pictures of the holographic projection on their magic devices. They were determined to absorb every aspect of the detail, eager to delve into the world of magic engineering.

"Today, we will begin by creating a floating drone together," Narumi announced, his voice brimming with enthusiasm. He gathered the necessary tools and materials, arranging them meticulously for easy access. With a warm smile, he continued, "Let's begin by crafting a plate that matches the design of the blueprint we just saw. The most straightforward approach is to assemble these multipurpose plate building."

Narumi's words resonated with Flora and Dune as they watched him demonstrate the process. Their eyes were fixed on his skilled hands, absorbing every movement and detail. They held their magic devices at the ready, diligently taking a notes to capture the essence of each step.

Time flew by as they meticulously pieced together the components. Flora couldn't contain her excitement as she witnessed the plate taking shape. "Wow! It's already finished!" she exclaimed, marveling at the precision and speed of the multipurpose plate building. Dune nodded in agreement, her expression impressed. "These multipurpose plate buildings are truly remarkable. They enable us to create plates quickly and with great precision. It's an efficient tool for magic engineering," she remarked, her voice filled with admiration.

With the completed plate in hand, Narumi smile at his eager disciples. "Now, let's proceed to the next step in constructing the floating drone, which is to measure the plate's capacity. For this, we will utilize a magic measurement device," he explained, gesturing for Flora and Dune to observe the magic measurement device placed on the nearby table. With skilled hands, he began operating the device, setting it in motion to scan the plate.

The magic measurement device swiftly scanned the plate, its intricate sensors and magical algorithms working in tandem. Within seconds, the monitor displayed the precise measurement results, much to the anticipation of the disciples. Narumi's smile widened as he observed the successful outcome.

Flora's eyes widened with curiosity. "Wow, Narumi-shishou! This magic measurement device is incredible! It can analyze the plate's capacity so quickly." Dune nodded in agreement, her expression filled with awe. "Indeed, Flora. The efficiency and precision of this device are truly remarkable. It allows us to gather crucial information for the drone's construction in just a few seconds."

"Next, we will utilize a formula to calculate the amount of magic metal and other materials needed for our drone's structure. For today's lesson, we will only using magic metal as the base, so we will need only the hardening agent and magic catalyst," Narumi explained, leading his eager disciples back to the hologram table. He displayed a formula, allowing Flora and Dune to observe and familiarize themselves with the calculations.

Excitement filled the air as Flora and Dune eagerly took out their magic devices, ready to apply their newly acquired knowledge. Concentrating intently, they inputted the values into their devices, utilizing the formulas provided by Narumi. "Wow! I'm done, Narumi-shishou!" Flora's eyes lit up with satisfaction as she completed her calculation, proudly showing her magic device to Narumi. Dune, meticulous and thorough, adjusted her glasses and carefully reviewed her calculations multiple times. With confidence, she presented her magic device to Narumi. "I've completed my calculations as well. Please review it, Narumi-shishou."

Narumi nodded, his gaze filled with pride and anticipation. He carefully inspected their calculations, analyzing the accuracy and attention to detail displayed by his dedicated disciples. After a brief moment, he smiled warmly. "Well done, Flora and Dune," Narumi commended, his voice brimming with encouragement. Flora and Dune exchanged pleased glances, their determination growing stronger with every affirmation from their esteemed mentor.

"The next step is to melt the magic metal and pour the calculated amount into the plate," Narumi instructed, leading his attentive disciples to the magic metal melting device. He carefully placed several pieces of magic metal into the device and initiated its operation. As the device hummed to life, Narumi explained, "As you both know, magic metal is a unique metal that melts when exposed to sufficient magic power."

Flora and Dune nodded, their eyes focused on the process unfolding before them. Narumi continued, "This magic metal melting device converts an energy into magic power, allowing us to melt the magic metal without directly using our own magic power. However, it's important not to overload the device by adding excessive amounts of magic metal. Doing so will prolong the melting process and consume unnecessary energy."

Flora and Dune attentively observed the melting progress, their excitement mingled with a sense of caution. After a few minutes, the magic metal had transformed into a liquid state. Narumi then positioned a glass container beneath the magic metal melting device, inputting the calculated amount into the control panel. The liquid magic metal flowed into the container, filling it with the exact quantity.

"Now, we will slowly pour the liquid magic metal into the plate, but remember, do not touch the liquid magic metal directly even if you spill it, okay?" Narumi cautioned. "Yes, Narumi-shishou," Flora affirmed, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Understood, Narumi-shishou," Dune echoed, diligently taking notes as she absorbed every detail. With steady hands, Narumi carefully poured the liquid magic metal onto the plate, the metal gracefully molded itself, taking shape within the plate's boundaries. Flora and Dune watched in awe, marveling at the transformation taking place before their eyes.

"The next step is to add the hardening agent in the calculated amount. It's crucial to pour in the correct quantity, as too little will result in elastic magic metal, while an excess will make it fragile," Narumi explained, demonstrating the process. "In our workshop, we have various types of hardening agents, each with its own unique characteristics. For today's lesson, we will use a low-grade one, as it will be easier to remelt the finished magic metal if needed."

As the disciples watched intently, Narumi carefully poured the hardening agent into the mixture. The liquid magic metal and hardening agent fused together, forming a homogeneous substance. Narumi continued, "Once the fuse is complete, if left for several hours, the magic metal will naturally transform back into solid metal. However, to expedite the process, we will use a magic catalyst." With a steady hand, Narumi poured the magic catalyst into the mixture. Instantly, the liquid began to glow with a vibrant green light. Flora couldn't contain her excitement and exclaimed, "Dune, it's beautiful!" Dune smiled warmly in response, her eyes filled with wonder and anticipation.

In just a few minutes, the solid metal drone structure was complete. "The next step is to install the four floating devices, the control device, and the magic reactor. In the future, you will be able to create these devices yourselves, but for now, we will use a finished one," Narumi explained, his hands moved with precision, carefully securing each component into its designated place. Flora and Dune observed with eager anticipation, their eyes fixed on every detail.

"Now, it's time to carve the magic circuit that will connect the devices to the magic reactor," Narumi explained, leading them to the magic circuit carving device. He inputted the necessary commands, selecting a simple magic circuit from the database. The device swiftly and precisely carved the circuit, intricately connecting the four floating devices and the control device to the magic reactor.

With the carving process complete, Narumi gestured for his disciples to join him in the testing space. "Witness the final result of your hard work," he said with a smile. Flora's excitement was contagious as she exclaimed, "Dune, look! The floating drone is finished!" Dune nodded in agreement, her voice filled with admiration. "To construct a floating drone within minutes, Narumi-shishou is truly a remarkable magic engineer."

Narumi set the route of the drone using the control device, and the trio watched as it glided through the testing space with precision. Inspired by their teacher's guidance, Flora and Dune eagerly took turns setting the route themselves, experimenting with different route and observing the drone's movements. Laughter and joy filled the air as they experienced the fruits of their labor.

After thoroughly enjoying the finished floating drone, Narumi encouraged Flora and Dune to embark on their own floating drone-building journey. "Now it's your turn," he said, his voice filled with encouragement. "Feel free to explore different designs and utilize any materials and tools that catch your interest. And remember, if you have any questions or need guidance on how to use the tools or magic devices, don't hesitate to come to me. I'm here to assist you every step of the way."

Eager to apply their newfound knowledge, Flora and Dune immersed themselves in the workshop, selecting various materials and experimenting with different configurations. Their enthusiasm and creativity knew no bounds as they embraced the challenge of constructing their own floating drones. Narumi observed their progress with pride, knowing that he had imparted the foundations of magic engineering to two passionate and capable disciples.

The scene was filled with the sounds of tools, the hum of magic devices, and the voices of Flora and Dune conversation, their laughter and determination echoing throughout the workshop. As they delved into the intricacies of drone construction, they discovered the joy of learning, creating, and pushing the boundaries of magic engineering.