Chapter 57: A Last Push

In the underground hangar of the Hailan Design Bureau, the previously damaged Zaku had been fully repaired, with even the massive beam emitter polished and detached, now stored separately in the hangar.

"We're just a step away from completing the cooling components. Does He Kui have any ideas?" 

"Well, sort of."

As he spoke, He Kui pulled out three Haros of different colors from his hands.

"Are these Haros?"

"Yep, a gift for you."

"Huh?"

Though a bit puzzled why He Kui was giving her Haros at this moment, Shi He accepted the gift from him.

The Haros he originally intended for Su Lei, along with the remaining ones, were all now gifted to Shi He.

[You gifted Shi He a Haro, Hanifus gift. Micro-component processing experience +40]

[Shi He Hanifus affinity 128]

[Experience bonus 6]

[Micro-component processing A-Class: (20137/100000)]

[Academics: Theory of Miniaturized Beam Weapons (10024/10000) can be mastered]

Without hesitation, He Kui tapped on the mastery section.

In an instant, the final knowledge about the cooling components flooded into his mind.

"Then let's get started."

He Kui moved to the main control computer, his gaze sharpening with focus.

"Shi He, call the others over."

While the academic paper still needed a bit of work, all the necessary materials had been prepared in advance due to the previous knowledge unlock. Now, submitting the academic paper alongside the completed beam components would be just right.

"Okay."

Shi He responded and quickly began assisting He Kui. The old cooling system had already been dismantled, leaving only the other internal components of the beam emitter.

The materials for the new cooling components were neatly stacked and ready for him to start work.

Though the knowledge had just poured into He Kui's mind, he felt as if he had fully grasped it already. Before the other team members even arrived, he and Shi He had already completed about 75% of the assembly.

"Director He! Is it almost done?!"

Seeing the nearly completed emitter in front of He Kui, some team members began to lament.

"Not yet, but you'll want to hurry over or it will be done without you."

As he spoke, He Kui skillfully controlled the mechanical arm, perfectly implanting the chip that controlled the cooling components into the beam assembly.

"Impressive as always, Director He!"

"Get to work! Otherwise, you'll be working overtime!"

Having grown familiar with the team, He Kui laughed and scolded them playfully.

"By the way, do you know where the big shot behind the beam weapon development is? He must be the new head of the beam weapon team, right? Director He, do you know?"

"I have no idea."

Still shaken from the earlier news, He Kui didn't plan to reveal his identity until it was officially announced.

As for their guesses, they could speculate all they wanted; it wouldn't affect him, and whether they would find out later when he took on the role of director was beyond his current concern.

On the other side, Shi He listened to their discussions, wanting to speak up but ultimately holding back her words. She wished the whole world knew that He Kui was the one developing the beam weapons, rather than watching them idolize the future director who didn't even exist.

"But Director He's precision skills are really impressive, and it's easy to see why they brought you on board."

"Is that so? Then you all better step up your game."

"We'll definitely surpass Director He! Right, everyone?!"

"Yeah!!!"

He Kui still wasn't quite used to this enthusiastic atmosphere.

Since a blueprint had already been completed and part of it was finished, the assembly was completed just before the end of the workday.

"Beam energy testing is complete; we can proceed to practical tests. Shi He, apply for the MS testing grounds."

"Already done~!"

As the person who knew He Kui best on-site, Shi He had submitted the application as soon as they arrived.

Due to the priority of the beam weapon tests, several machines outside were queued up for testing.

"Then let's not disturb the others. Let's start now."

"Got it!"

The massive Zaku stood in the passageway, equipped with the new beam weapon. The area of the laser weapon on its back was much smaller now, only slightly larger than an ordinary machine gun. This was due to the propulsion system still being in a dismantled state, allowing the rear nozzles to remain intact.

As for the gas vent, it had been converted to a standard cooling exhaust system, giving the overall machine a sleeker and more aesthetic appearance.

Meanwhile, outside the laboratory, many directors, including those who were busy, had taken time off to rush to the Hailan Design Bureau to witness He Kui's final testing of the beam weapon.

"After all, it's a new weapon. This time, make sure to switch to line control so it doesn't enter the machine body."

He Kui reminded Shi He in the cockpit, as it was a newly developed weapon, and they weren't sure if there was a risk of bursting.

"Don't worry!"

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