Juushinki Pandora

Leon! We have to get further back!

He just doesn't get it sometimes.

Past trials indicate that fragments scatter an average of

a 300-meter radius from the blast zone.

We've backed up as much as we need to!

Safe distance from hyperdrive achieved.

Charging complete.

Quantum inductor readings, good. Circuit connection, good.

April 3rd, 2038, 11:00 a.m.

Hyperdrive ignition: Test number seven. Commencing.

Output, okay. Rotational chaos and strange attractor synchronized.

All requirements satisfied.

Ramanujan analysis value, normal.

Zero theoretical imperfections.

This doesn't compute.

Hyperdrive ignition test seven:

Failed due to explosion.

In 2031,

in an effort to solve the looming resource shortage,

the next generation of energy production was under development.

The quantum reactor.

The reactor went haywire

and triggered evolutionary fields around the world.

The environment transformed.

The flora, fauna, and even AI underwent peculiar evolutionary changes.

The line between biological and mechanical became blurred.

This gave rise

to uniquely evolved beings called BRAI.

The BRAI continued to evolve at an accelerated pace,

with traits emerging at an alarming rate.

On the verge of extinction, the remaining humans

established final defensive cities.

In their limited worlds,

they fought desperately to survive.

This one's a failure, too.

The quantum readings from the software and hardware were all normal.

Is it still lacking an ignition factor?

What could it be?

THE EVOLVING DESTROYER

-Goddamn it! We're no match! -That armor is too tough!

This is the Neo Xianglong control room. Please respond.

This is Neo Xianglong.

Transmission is being disrupted near the BRAI.

Rush in the extraction team!

Princess...

Goddamn crab.

I'll blow your fucking head off!

Cain...

Oh, beg your pardon.

Bounty hunters, huh?

I intercepted your transmission. Need assistance?

What will it be?

I trust your discretion when it comes to the BRAI.

Thank you.

How does 100 sound?

I don't need money.

We'll settle payment after returning to Neo Xianglong.

Gigachalice class, Kankel Type.

Armor rigidity on par with IM titanium.

Presumed weak point is...

Close combat with an Attacker, huh?

We've pissed off another one.

A kitty?

Shall we lend you a paw?

I'm a dog guy myself.

I'll give you 100.

As long as you feed my partner, too.

Not bad from that range.

We'll eat high on the hog tonight, Emilia.

Not that it matters.

We're pulling back!

Estimated speed, 50 kilometers per hour.

Intelligence recognized in critical region five.

-This quantum pattern -Leon!

-and my hyperdrive data... -Leon!

The BRAI's evolution is accelerating after all.

-I need to complete this fast. -Dang it, Leon!

Chloe is angry.

I can imagine 103 possible reasons for this.

Reason one.

I didn't brush my teeth.

I brushed them.

Reason two.

I didn't wash my face.

I washed it.

Isn't today's experiment over?

And did you forget Article 5?

"No wandering around naked!"

Reason 82.

Dang it! Don't blame me if you're stung by BRAI bees.

The BRAI zapper is working. There's nothing to worry about.

What if I drop the internal rotation resistance

and electric current efficiency as low as possible?

Ouch!

What a bumbling klutz.

I told you it was too dangerous to go out there yourself.

I can't always rely on machines and people, right?

Allow me to use ABI rounds.

Permission granted.

Stop it with six or less.

That's all? We're facing two gigachalice class!

We lost two guards.

That's 13 this month alone.

You can't get water from a stone.

Use what we have effectively to settle this.

That is an order, Captain Gren.

Does he want us to fight empty-handed?

You want an entry pass?

That's all?

Yes. I want it fast.

Cain.

Queenie Yoh and Doug Horvat.

Your IDs check out.

-As for compensation-- -Rejected.

Are you telling me I have to apply for funds three days ahead of time?

Then you can't complain if I hire them privately, right?

What do you mean?

Communications with one of the food factories has been lost.

It was the work of that damn crab.

It's sure to return.

I charge extra for optional services.

Can I get fuel?

Whatever happens, you're responsible.

Roger.

"Secretary to the Mayor of Neo Xianglong, Jay Yoon."

Nice to meet you, Secretary Jay.

You will be held responsible! Understand?

Roger. You got it.

What is it?

Odd readings from the Suihoku sector.

Not him again.

Dimensional vector difference interference is normal.

The observed probability and integration trough were normal, too.

All the requirements were fulfilled.

What ignition factor is missing?

What about the bike Mr. Wei asked you to fix?

I'll do it later.

Maybe strengthening the outer frame and damper--

Leon! You bought more parts for that hyper whatever,

so we're broke this month, you know!

-Chloe... -Darn you!

Quit loafing around in power-save mode!

If you keep on like this, I'll tear up our family contract!

I'm sorry.

I promise to fix it later.

Is this research that important?

Yes.

Humans can't keep up with the evolution of the BRAI.

There's no way to fight back except with the hyperdrive.

If you complete it, we can defeat the BRAI?

Theoretically, the power and reaction speed of MOEVs

will increase by a power of three.

With a specialized machine, the power could be increased even more.

Do you really plan to fight the BRAI?

Let's be real.

I could never do it.

I'd hand it over to Neo Xianglong.

They can fight off the BRAI with it

while I perfect the control of the quantum reactor.

Neo Xianglong...