Judging from its name, the council hall seemed to be a hall used to deal with government affairs in the 11th District. However, that wasn't the case. The council hall was a special building that occupied a large area in the center of the city. From the outside, the entire area seemed to be wrapped in a steel structure. However, the interior was divided into several levels, and at the same time, there were many different areas for different purposes. There were no less than 50 entrances and exits alone.
If an unfamiliar person were to come to this so-called meeting hall, they might not even be able to walk around the entire meeting hall in a few hours. This place was more like a large fortress base, and at the same time, it was also the headquarters of this city's garrison. The interior was extremely spacious, more than enough to support the KF in battle. The special research department led by Lloyd was also located in one of the areas of the meeting hall.
Xiao Ran, who had already contacted Loide, naturally wouldn't be in a dilemma. After entering the designated entrance according to Loide's instructions, Xiao Ran saw Loide's assistant, Cecil.
Under Cecil's lead, Xiao Ran drove all the way to the area where the Special Task Force was located. Back when Culowes was in charge of the 11th District, even a prince like Culowes had to be courteous to the Special Task Force. That was why the Special Task Force was able to occupy a large piece of land in a place like the council hall and conduct research on the next-generation secret KF.
After entering the special research area, Loide appeared in front of Xiao Ran in his white coat. He put his left hand in his pocket and waved at Xiao Ran who had just gotten out of the car with a smile. When Xiao Ran came closer, he said with a smile, "I thought you wouldn't have time to come today because you were accompanying the princess. I was wondering when you would be able to complete our deal."
Xiao Ran glanced at Loide. "I don't have much time, so let's cut the small talk. Let's deal with Lancelot's matter first and find a quiet place to talk about other things."
"Then let's go directly to my office." Loide scratched the back of his head with his right hand and said with a smile, "Anyway, Lancelot's matter isn't that important now. As long as you adjust Lancelot's data to its best state, the mission will be considered completed. Anyway, with an expert like you around, you can deal with the data and parameters. If there are any problems, just raise them and solve them. As for the other modifications, I'll leave them to Cecil. I'm more concerned about the things you brought."
Xiao Ran shook his head. "Don't forget that Lancelot must be completed. Otherwise, you won't have enough reason to start a new project."
Loide raised his hand and made an inviting gesture to Xiao Ran. As he led the way, he said, "But in my opinion, instead of using resources on Lancelot, which is already difficult to improve, it's better to use these resources in more important areas. Only I know the specific amount of resources consumed. As for Lancelot's completion report and detailed technology, with your combat data, you can actually submit it at any time. Even if it's mass-produced, it won't be a problem. It's just that it's better if the performance data is better, and it'll be more beneficial for what you want to do."
"Okay." Xiao Ran nodded. He pondered for a moment and said, "I don't care how you want to arrange it. Since I'm asking you, I'll trust you unconditionally. In short, we'll follow the original plan. Finish Lancelot first, then immediately start the new plan."
Loide smiled slightly. "You can rest assured that I'll do what I promised you. I also told you that I care more about making a body with my label on it."
Xiao Ran and Lloyd didn't hide their conversation from Cecil, who had been following behind them the whole time. Cecil didn't say a word as he listened to their conversation, as though he already knew that Xiao Ran and Lloyd had reached an agreement that couldn't see the light of day.
After entering Loide's office, Cecil did not follow the two in. Instead, he closed the office door and guarded outside, not letting anyone disturb the conversation between Xiao Ran and Loide.
After entering the office, Loide took off his white coat and hung it on the hanger. He asked Xiao Ran, "What would you like to drink?"
"No need." Xiao Ran shook his head and sat directly outside Loide's desk. Loide shrugged and sat opposite Xiao Ran. He turned his laptop and pushed it in front of Xiao Ran. "I want the Lancelot's normal parameters, not the extreme parameters you logged into Lancelot before. It's the kind that can be used in a regular battle for a long time."
"I understand." Xiao Ran turned on the computer and raised his hand to quickly type on it. Loide was already prepared. The parameter input interface on the computer was exactly the same as Lancelot's system interface. Xiao Ran, who had been in contact with Lancelot and modified the parameters of the body, was faced with the exact same image. He did not need to think at all to adjust the parameters. In less than five minutes, he pushed the computer back in front of Loide.
Xiao Ran said, "These parameters are based on the Lancelot at that time. Under Lancelot's current structure, it's enough to allow a normal elite pilot to fully display the performance of Lancelot. If it's mass-produced, all the parameters can be adjusted according to the ratio of performance reduction. It can be considered a universal parameter. However, you should be very clear about the extent to which the performance of the body can be fully displayed. In the end, it still depends on the pilot's ability."
"I also marked the range value. Even if the individual pilot's ability is different, it's best not to jump out of the range value. Otherwise, it's easy to cause the body to become unbalanced. You have to pay attention in this regard."
"I understand." Loide nodded with a smile, but his eyes were quickly scanning the screen. After roughly looking through all the parameters, Loide said with a smile, "It's really incredible. In fact, you've only piloted Lancelot once and you already understand Lancelot more thoroughly than me, the creator. Even our entire research team has to slowly test and experiment before we can change the specific parameters. It'll take at least a few months to determine the specific parameters, but you've solved them all in a few minutes."
Xiao Ran chuckled. "There's nothing strange about this. Although you're the creator, you're not the pilot. Only a real pilot would know the situation you'll encounter when you're piloting. The parameter adjustment that's very troublesome for you is as simple as one plus one for me. On the other hand, you can build the body step by step from one to ten, but for me, it's like reading a book. I don't know how to operate it at all."
Loide smiled and looked at Xiao Ran. He said, "When you were piloting Lancelot before, did you feel that there was anything that needed to be modified?"
Xiao Ran thought for a while and said, "Flying ability. I don't know if there are other air combat KFs, but a body like Lancelot can only glide on the ground without flying ability. It's really a waste of the body's performance and limits Lancelot's combat ability. So, it's best to add a flying backpack for Lancelot. Even if it's fighting on the ground, flying ability is still a must."
"Then there's the weapons. I noticed that Lancelot's energy source is extremely special. When I was piloting Lancelot before, I increased the body's energy output to the extreme. However, other than increasing the body's movement speed, it didn't show the advantages of this special energy source. It's best to get two energy weapons. This way, we can fully utilize Lancelot's advantages."
"There's nothing else to say. There's only the aircraft and the new energy weapons. With a body of Lancelot's level, there's a limit to how much it can be improved. It's better to use the extra energy to power the energy weapons. Anyway, I don't think anyone other than me will squeeze Lancelot's performance to that extent."
Loide nodded thoughtfully. "You're right. The current Lancelot only has a high-intensity energy source, but it doesn't have a reasonable way to use it. Installing aircraft and energy weapons is indeed a good idea."
As he spoke, Lloyd looked at Xiao Ran and said, "If it's about energy weapons, I'll be frank with you. With the Empire's current technological reserves, there's no way to create true energy weapons. To be more precise, the energy weapons aren't that perfect, and they're still in the process of being tested. I've seen from the data you took out that energy weapons have become the standard of those mechas, so you should have the energy weapon technology in your hands. Is this energy weapon technology perfect?"
Xiao Ran raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that a real beam weapon hadn't appeared in this world yet. This was a little unexpected. However, Xiao Ran never really paid attention to the technological level of this world. It was quite normal that he didn't know about this.
"I don't quite understand what you mean by perfect." Xiao Ran leaned against the back of the chair and said, "But everything on the blueprint can be directly used. If what you mean by perfect is completely practical without any potential risks, then I can answer you. That's right. It's not just the energy weapon technology. All the technologies I showed you are the most perfect crystallization."
Loide opened his eyes and stared at Xiao Ran. "Did you bring it?"
Xiao Ran smiled and directly took out a personal terminal from his pocket and threw it to Loide. "The information I want to give you is all in here. As for what technology you intend to use to obtain the Empire's support, it doesn't matter. I believe you should be able to handle it well. However, you have to complete the Lancelot within a week and the body I want within three months. This is our agreement. I hope you don't forget it."
"Three months." Loide caught the terminal that Xiao Ran threw to him. His eyes stared at the terminal in his hand and silently nodded. "Three months. You will definitely see the body you want."
Xiao Ran didn't comment. Three months was very short for Loide, but it was very long for Xiao Ran. The reason was already explained before, so there was no need to repeat it here.
"In short, I will also be participating in the project. The body I want is a little different from the one on these blueprints. There are many aspects that I will have to decide on personally." Xiao Ran said as he stood up from his chair. "I won't disturb you anymore, but there is one thing you should be prepared for."
Loide raised his head and looked at Xiao Ran in confusion. Xiao Ran said, "It is not appropriate to put the technical department in the council hall. Although the Special Task Force occupies an independent area, the staff in the council hall is too messy. There is no way to ensure that all the research and construction projects won't leak out, especially the body I want. So you should prepare for the overall relocation. After I return, I will find a relatively independent place for the Special Task Force. Once the Lancelot project is completed and the new body project begins, I will also send troops to guard it. Until the body is completed, no one will be allowed to leave or contact the outside world except for a few people."
Loide could completely understand Xiao Ran's point. As a military scientist of the Empire, many of his projects would encounter such situations. For Loide, this was something he had long gotten used to. The reason why the Special Task Force didn't have such strict confidentiality requirements was naturally because the Lancelot project was already in the completion stage. There was no way to completely hide the remaining combat tests, so it would feel a little superfluous to pretend to be secretive.
However, if the new project started, he would have to pay attention to this aspect. The information and technology Xiao Ran gave him were definitely unique in this world. Once he submitted part of the technology, the things in his hands and the project he was about to carry out would be the most confidential of secrets. Even if Xiao Ran didn't propose military control, Loide would have taken the initiative to request military control and lockdown of the Special Task Force to prevent the information from leaking out to the Empire, and more importantly, to prevent the Empire from discovering the information that wasn't submitted.
Loide nodded heavily. "Alright, you arrange the location. Let me know once you've confirmed it."
Xiao Ran nodded and waved his hand at Loide before leaving. "That's it then. I'll try to provide as much support as possible for the 11th District."
"Okay." Loide was clearly a little absent-minded at this moment. He gripped his personal terminal tightly, hoping that Xiao Ran would leave as soon as possible. Having obtained the technology, he didn't want to continue wasting time with Xiao Ran. He only wanted to hurriedly open his personal terminal and carefully examine everything inside.
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