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"Those ordinary people don't understand us, but I believe S+ level students are definitely different!"
really!
When the word "explosion" is mentioned, Karl becomes a completely different person, his eyes filled with a fanatical fervor that seems to be their life's pursuit.
“I didn’t, Carl, you’re overthinking it.”
Cao Han decisively pulled his hands away from the other person's hands, making his position clear on the spot. He wasn't Deidara from some comic book, and art wasn't like Patrick Star or anything like that; they weren't on the same page.
Karl's expression was visibly dejected, as if he had lost a beloved toy. He said with a hint of dejection, "Originally, according to the production plan, we intended to add a new nano-bomb, a result of our equipment department, to the inside of the combat suit."
An area the size of a fingernail can produce an explosive force comparable to 50kg of TNT.
Upon hearing this shocking news, both Cao Han and Schneider instinctively took a half-step back to distance themselves from Karl.
Carl: Are you serious about taking that half-step back?!
Carl: "Don't worry, you two. We haven't had time to finalize this idea for the combat suits yet due to some time constraints."
Since student Cao Han has made such a strong request, we will prioritize the user's wishes.
It's a bit of a pity that we missed such a good testing opportunity, since it's really hard to get accurate data when using such a groundbreaking breakthrough as nanobombs on ordinary targets.
If the target were a first-generation Dragon King...
Ultimately, the sole purpose of the Equipment Department established by Kassel College was to develop weapons capable of dealing with dragons.
With the rapid development of modern technology, the fourth and fifth generation pure-blooded dragons are no longer a match for humans, and ordinary modern weapons can pose a threat to them.
Even a third-generation species, if the battlefield is suitable, could make it regret being born if a round of missile bombardment and concentrated fire were to be launched.
The real challenge lies with the opponents of the next generation and beyond!
Pure-blooded dragons possess intelligence comparable to that of humans; they are not motionless, lifeless targets.
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"Commissioner Cao Han, Commissioner Finger, we will be landing at our destination in ten minutes."
"it is good."
Once you're new to it, twice you get used to it. After riding on Principal Angers' private jet, "Sleipnir," so many times, it naturally felt like a regular occurrence.
It's hard to say about others, but that's what Cao Han thinks.
The spacious cabin contained only Cao Han and Finger, which, in the words of Principal Angers, was the school's way of treating the two who were about to embark on a mission.
You can't expect a horse to run without feeding it.
In addition, a large contingent led by von Schneider will later arrive by chartered plane to join them.
At full speed, Kassel College has completely lost its concept of money. As long as it benefits the upcoming dragon-slaying plan, even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, everything will be given the green light.
"Fingal."
"Ah."
"Do you believe me?"
"......believe."
The momentary pause did not affect Fingel's answer, but only he knew in his heart that this "belief" was only partial.
In this world, even parents and closest relatives may not be able to provide 100% unconditional trust.
Moreover, how long has it been since Fingel and Cao Han first met?
But this limited trust was enough for Cao Han: "Without my orders, do not easily reveal the existence of that thing."
"it is good."
"I'm not quite sure how you managed to hide that thing so well, but I know a lot of people are eyeing it. Once it's exposed, there could be endless trouble ahead!"
Cao Han said earnestly.
He wasn't deliberately trying to scare Fingel; rather, it was a reasonable deduction based on known information.
Just then, a feeling of weightlessness appeared; the plane was descending.
Looking out the window, Cao Han's eyesight allowed him to see almost everything below.
"This is... a military base?"
"In such a desolate place?"
Perhaps sensing the doubt in Cao Han's eyes, Fingel quickly stepped in to explain, "This was actually a military base during the Soviet era, but it gradually lost its funding and became semi-abandoned after the political system changed."
At this moment, the military base, which should have been abandoned, is unusually busy.
Looking down from thousands of meters above, they appear as countless tiny black dots, the size of ants, moving about. These are the vanguard of Kassel College, and also part of its logistics force.
Besides that, the most unmissable thing is the steel behemoth that is parked at the end like a sleeping ancient beast.
Fenrir is the name of this steel behemoth. In Norse mythology, it was the mount of Zhang Hengtyr and is regarded as a symbol of destruction and disaster.
The ship is 155 meters long, 35 meters wide, and has a displacement of 25000 tons. It is equipped with three nuclear reactors, two visible and one concealed, and can be used in deep waters within the Arctic Circle. It can break through ice up to 2 meters thick.
It is also an Arktika-class icebreaker, produced by the former Soviet Union. There are only five in the world. Just a week ago, after we detected traces of Leviathan, it was decommissioned at the perfect time and fell into the hands of the Academy.
It seems the principal is indeed sparing no expense to ensure the smooth execution of this mission!
Gathering intelligence is Fingal's instinct; he is intimately familiar with this information.
However, what he kept to himself was that, after the shadow of the "Greenland ice sea incident," Principal Angers was clearly wary of a certain family on the school board.
It was originally agreed that a certain family would provide a nuclear-powered icebreaker that had been decommissioned for many years, but unexpectedly, they spent a lot of money to "temporarily" decommission another one for their mission.
Unlike the icebreaker Cao Han had seen in the photos before, which was painted to resemble a shark with a gaping maw, this icebreaker named "Fenrir" was a giant wolf with its teeth bared.
Fortunately, it makes no difference to him personally.
Thanks to the captain's almost showy piloting skills, Principal Angers' private jet, "Sleipnir," stopped precisely in front of the crowd waiting to pick him up in the airport area, with a mere fraction of a second's difference.
Among a group of people dressed in black suits, the leader was a man in a white coat covered in oil stains.
After seeing Cao Han steady himself while carrying a huge box with one hand, the doctor in the white coat had an unusually bright look in his eyes.
"Let me introduce myself. I am Akadullah Ahmed Muhammad Farugh, the director of the Institute of Alchemy and Scientific Engineering Applications. This should be our first meeting. I am Cao Han, an S+ level student."
Considering this should be the first formal meeting between the two parties, Akadullah gave a rare formal self-introduction.
Chapter 183 The Three Great Mounts of Norse Mythology
"The three most famous mounts in Norse mythology are Sleipnir, the mount of Odin, which is Principal Angers' private jet; Fenrir, the giant wolf and mount of Tyr, the god of war, which is the icebreaker we are standing on. I'm curious, what is the winged horse Horwalpnir?"
Cao Han asked the question casually.
Unexpectedly, Fingel answered with a serious expression: "Pegasus Horwalpneel is the world's largest transport aircraft, the An-225 'Dream'."
Originally used by the Secret Service to transport scouting parties to the dragon-slaying battlefield, they gradually faded from use after the Kassel College era.
Good guy!
It seems that the people at Kassel College share a common penchant for naming things, preferring to use names derived from legendary creatures found in mythology.
As for Sleipnir, the legendary eight-legged winged horse that Odin, the king of the gods...
Cao Han stated that he had not only seen and had close contact with Him, but had even briefly been His master. Unfortunately, under Odin's pressure, he was forced to behead Him.
If they're lucky, this beast might be able to regenerate from its cocoon; if they're unlucky, then the legendary creature will truly become just a legend.
"It appears as a mountain range when viewed from the side and as a peak when viewed from the front; the view varies depending on distance and elevation. The feeling from standing on top is even more breathtaking than from a distance!"
Cao Han, who was led by Minister Akadullah to the deck of the Fenrir, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
As expected of a product from the fighting nation that loves big and beautiful things, the entire steel behemoth exudes a rugged beauty that I couldn't feel when looking down from thousands of meters in the air.
"The conversion of the icebreaker is basically complete. All that remains are final checks, as well as resupplying supplies and arranging personnel deployment, etc..."
Regarding my request...
Taking advantage of a lull in Akdullah's introduction, Cao Han brought up the old topic again, fearing that Deputy Director Karl might not have had time to communicate with them yet.
Akadula, however, nodded with a smile and said, "Karl told me about it immediately. We've also come up with three solutions for your modification request. My personal opinion is..."
After all, Commissioner Cao Han and Commissioner Finger, you two are the ones ultimately responsible for carrying out the mission, and the choice of plan should be based primarily on your opinions.
The words just fell.
An assistant, who had been following him at a fist's length distance, handed him a tablet with perfect understanding.
Akadula operated the tablet with one hand, and soon an image resembling a design blueprint appeared on it. He then began to explain in detail the advantages and disadvantages of three different plans to Cao Han and the other person.
Some focus on launch power, while others focus on accuracy...
Cao Han's biggest takeaway is that professional tasks should be left to professionals!
Look at what professionalism looks like!
In less than a day, Minister Akadullah was able to come up with three feasible solutions.
Only children make choices, adults want them all.
In Cao Han's view, each of the three options has its own suitable application environment and there is not much difference between them. Unfortunately, there is only one Spear of Longinus, so it is impossible to satisfy all three options at the same time.
"Fingal, what do you think?"
Facing the gazes of everyone, Fingel remained silent and simply shook his head.
It is often said that practice is the sole criterion for testing truth, and this is indeed true.
There is also a gap between the academic school and the practical school.
Fingel had to admit that the three modification plans proposed by Minister Akadullah were all excellent, and from a technical point of view, they were impeccable.
The only thing it lacks is a practical analysis of the actual problems!
"Think about who we would use the Spear of Longinus as a whale spear to deal with after transforming it into the Whale Spear?"
Fingel first gave a simple introduction, and then explained in detail, "For the first generation of Leviathan, I don't think power and accuracy are the most important. In my opinion, the most important thing is to be unbreakable and able to bind the target!"
These words were a wake-up call!
Akadula immediately realized that whether it was a powerful enough launch or a high enough hit rate, the ultimate goal was to limit the first-generation Leviathan and then set the battlefield in a place that was advantageous to them.
"I understand. I will have a final solution that will satisfy both of you within an hour at the latest!"