The Destruction of Batana

BIONICS 7

“Do not mince words and quickly let me know.” I was already waiting in the simulation room while crossing both of my hands in front of my chest.

“You are indeed impatient when it comes to the development of your bionic body. Is that how you want to be stronger?”

I nodded while smiling. “But actually it's your fault too, anyway. You started this first. Makes me always think to be ambitious and learn things that make me stronger. So you could say you're the one who shaped my character like this.” I smiled cunningly by squinting both of my eyes.

Ador shook his head. “Now you're starting to look like a fox. Then I'll just start it right away.” Ador stepped onto a ball-shaped object in jet black. It looks shiny and heavy. Ador started to open his mouth.

“Ador, I forgot one more thing.” I stopped him who was ready to talk.

“What else?” Ask Ador in an angry tone.

“My right hand feels weird from yesterday. Is this because of the effects of yesterday's fight, huh?” I move my bionic right hand that feels loose. Sometimes the hand also let out a creaking sound.

Ador approached me and tried to check my right hand. “It looks like there was a part that came off when you had a match with him yesterday. I'll fix it quickly. The damage is not severe. I think it's just a bolt coming off or something.” Ador moved out of the room and immediately picked up a tool.

“It turns out your technology is not always perfect, huh?” I satirize him while smiling.

Ador glared at me and raised the screwdriver he held aloft. “Oi! It's as if you're talking! Nothing in this world is perfect.” Ador started to open a part of my bionic right arm. Check what damage has occurred. As soon as he got his problem, Ador immediately fixed it. “We won't be able to create something perfect, son. Everything created by man can always be broken and broken. That's why you also have to take good care of him and properly. Do not mind me making it with a variety of special ingredients then you are as good as ever to use it without knowing the consequences of your actions.”

“Then you don't have to make me a bionic body if you love your device.” I'm shaking my lips.

Ador raised his screwdriver again. I covered my face with my right hand. When I realized, my right hand was back to how it was.

“Woooh, what is this? My right hand is better.” I moved my right hand and twisted it.

“I told you if it was just a minor malfunction.” Ador tidied up the hardware while continuing to speak. “But you also can't ignore one small malfunction though, son. Small damage if left for a long time will be something that can destroy yourself. Therefore you must also be diligent to pay attention to the slightest damage.”

“You mean this bionic body? Every day I watch it too. Unfortunately if this thing breaks and inhibits my activities.”

Ador shakes. “Not that bionic body but yourself. In-ri-mu.” Ador emphasized the end.

I tilted my face. What is broken from me? I shook my head.

Finally arrived at my teaching session. Ador continued his explanation that was cut short for repairing the minor damage to my bionic body.

“Well, let's start the next session. I told you that balance is very important for this session. Where weight is, where your center balances your body becomes important. Because this will be very much related to the gravity of the earth and you. Also your fight last night, it was even a very important thing so that you can continue on this session.”

I nodded in understanding.

“Now try to lift this ball.”

I started to approach the ball. As soon as I lifted it, I was surprised by the weight of the ball. I could only lift it a few inches off the floor and make my bionic legs unable to properly support my body.

“Tuh, I just talked about it and you can't do it. I think you really need a few more lessons until you can do this session.”

I let out a breath. “So what is the purpose of this session?”

“Skill is the most important of all the things you've learned so far, son. I can't even imagine you're capable of defeating a Cario who relies heavily on the sophistication of his technology. It doesn't have to be about technology, but also about your body's actual energy. Because actually, variety is more important than the bionic body. Without you knowing it, your real body becomes stronger thanks to the experience you have gained. You did lose your arms and legs, but you didn't lose your body. Your body muscles that stimulate the bionic body to move faster and stronger.”

“Imagine it, should I give that bionic body to a child who has a thin posture at this time. The technology is great, but if it does not match the body of the user,” Ador shook his head. “That thing will be useless and only hinder the user. Conversely, if the bionic body is aligned with the weight of the body and the muscle strength of the user, it will be very useful.” Ador held his chin while smiling.

Now I get it. “So the point is I can create a new weapon from this bionic body.”

“Bingo!”Ador gave his thumb.

“Say it like that. No need to convolve.” I wave my hand.

I tried to lift the ball. I took a breath for a moment. Slowly hook my finger on the ball. It's slowly lifted. But again I was only able to lift it a few inches. Then drop the thing again. I stinged. Very quickly my breath was gone. I'm not usually like this. I never even run out of breath during a one-on-one fight with someone. But why is it that just lifting the ball I feel so exhausted.

Ador rubbed his hair. “You're relying too much on your bionic body to forget the power of your body, son. That's what makes you feel tired.”

Ador may be right. I didn't use my body strength to lift that thing.

“When you lift that thing just by relying on your bionic body, it makes your real body to get twice as much weight as usual. It makes your body muscles become tense due to the pull of your bionic body. As a result, you become tired quickly and have difficulty lifting weights that weigh more than your body.”

I nodded once more. “But can I rest for a moment.” I raised my hand while I nodded.

“Because of that don't you pretend before you can actually do it.”Ador laughed out loud.

I ignored his jokes. After five minutes of rest, I again tried to lift the iron ball. I took a deep breath until I felt stable. This time I will try to use my body strength to lift the weight of the iron ball. Slowly but surely, the ball was raised a few inches higher than before. Then it barely reached about thirty inches from the floor. I clenched my jaw. The veins on my neck are hardened. My bionic hand shook and the ball fell back. I was lying on the floor with sweat soaking my body. It's too hard. More difficult than creating a transparent shield. If the shield relied on my mind, this one relied on the strength of my body.

“Again you made the same mistake.” Ador went back to nagging. “You did rely on the strength of your body at the beginning, but once it was quite far from the floor, you unwittingly relied on your bionic body again. You can indeed rely on your bionic legs to support your body so as not to slip while lifting the load. Just that's all. Not that both of your bionic legs become a pedestal when you lift the ball.”

I rubbed my forehead.

“Let me explain in more detail so that you really understand and learn from your mistakes, boy. You have to channel your power properly and correctly and connect to your bionic body like you used your hands and feet first. Especially in your abdomen, you have to put more emphasis on your energy in the abdomen so that your body will be heavier than the weight of your bionic hands and feet. Your training at the academy should have shaped your body and strengthened your muscle tissue.”

I puffed my face. “While in the academy I was not taught to train my physique. The academy only focused on controlling the bionic body along with the intelligence of each individual. That's why I'm not used to anything about lifting weights like this. Tau so should I do weight training myself.”

“Oi! You've been properly undergoing various training there. Physical exercise does not always have to lift weights. Some sports activities and diet are also very important to form your body and muscle strength. Do not think to strengthen the muscles just by lifting weights only. Moreover, you also underwent a very solid academy routine for two years. Of course your chances of succeeding through this simulation are huge.”

I just grunt slowly.

“By the way what about the proud son of Talenta Academy? Do you have the possibility to defeat him?” Ador switched topics.

“He is very difficult to compete with. It was as if it had no flaws except for its flawed body. His bionic body was no joke either. Every day he almost receives various donations from large companies making bionic bodies. Even so he still defends what Cario gave him.”

“So she has absolutely no weaknesses?” Ador asked worriedly.

I laughed softly. “Why? You scared?”

Ador stuck my head. Makes me complain of pain.

“Talk just any more you, huh?”

“But that's the reality, isn't it? Your face looks anxious when I say that.” I wave my hand. “Quietly, I already have a plan to beat him in a match.”

“Games?” Ador asked to make sure.

I'm nodding. “There is a match called IFM or abbreviation of Iron Fist Match held by Talent Academy every year. This match is not only assessed in terms of physical, academic is also assessed. Plus all alumni of Talenta Academy can also join this competition.”

“Why have I never heard of it?” Ador squinted his eyes.

“That's because it's never broadcasted live via television. Not even a single journalist covered it. The activity was held behind closed doors and only academy residents could access the activity.”

I'm shaking. “No, it's not time for me to enter that competition yet. It is better that my academic side is recorded and seen by the academy than my physical side.”

“Hey, don't you sometimes have one-on-one duels too? They also definitely recorded your athletic rating.”

“Not really. The match was just an exercise to see the level of flexibility of the bionic body we wear.”

“What does that mean they also research my bionic body?” Ador rubbed his chin.

“Kurasa. It's just that it all needs permission, Ador. They will not be able to duplicate or cheat the work of others. Times have changed, Ador. In an era like this, everyone would be very difficult to infringe copyright. Those interested in your bionic body will automatically recruit you. No longer imitate you.”

Ador nodded. “At least that way I can calm down a little.”

Silent moment. I, who was lying down, suddenly got a question. “By the way it's not like you could take your fame long ago. You created a slightly unique bionic body. When everyone needs a charge system on their artificial bionic body, you instead create a re-charge system or re-charge automatically. You should have been able to rival them a long time ago, right? Then why are you looking for the hard way if there is an easy way.”

Ador speechless. He looked up at the ceiling of the room. “It would be different if I beat them a long time ago, Zenzen. It would be more pleasant to see someone who was crushed the moment they reached the highest peak compared to when they were still at the bottom. That's why I've always waited years to feel that feeling.”

I'm taking a breath. I know if Ador's words were honest. That's why I don't comment anymore.

“In addition, I don't need fame or money. My life has been quite and prosperous. I have a private laboratory even though it's my family's legacy. I am also not lonely because the children always fill this laboratory with their laughter and smiles. Enjoy what more I need if I have received this much?”

I cleared my throat for a moment. After feeling better, I again tried to lift the iron ball. I took a deeper breath and shook my hands and slowly raised them again. This time I strengthened my stomach with my shoulders. As soon as the ball was lifted, I did not pull it with all my might using both my arms but instead used both my shoulders and my stomach. It worked! That thing's up! I managed to lift it up to the height of my chest.

Ador shouted out loud. He could not help his pleasure. His screams shocked me and dropped the ball on the floor. Makes a very loud noise. Ador fell silent and stared at the ball that fell to the floor.

“You're bothering me.” I'm flat-faced.

Ador laughed again. “Liet down, it's just a warm-up for you. Actual practice will begin, Nak.”

This time Ador showed me a steel wall fifteen inches thick.

“Now try to hit this iron wall using internal energy.”

I nodded and put up my horses. Then gather the heat energy right on my right palm. As soon as the energy gathered, I immediately rushed it right into the wall. There was a small explosion, but the walls were shaking. Just left hisses and burn marks. It's strange, when he fought Badas yesterday, his bionic hand could be destroyed with this fist.

“I'm sure you're wondering why this iron wall is just unmoved, right?”

I'm nodding.

“It was because of the thickness. Unlike the iron hand of your opponent last night. The iron hand was only coated by an iron of five inches thick. The heat energy in your hand will not be able to destroy a layer of iron that is more than five inches thick. So did the robots you destroyed three years ago. My robots have an average thickness of five centimeters of iron. More than that my robots will not be able to move properly and correctly. But it's different if you use the skills you just learned. It was not devastating, but it was able to dent an iron wall. Although it may actually be able to destroy ordinary bionic hands.”

I'm nodding. “So what should I do?”

“You simply do the way as before. Rely on your body's strength to be channeled into your iron hands. Thus you will channel more energy to the ends of your bionic palms. Make sure you also pay attention to the horses of your strength and your pressure on the ground. That way the energy spent will be greater than before.”

I began to look at the iron wall and put up my horses. I took a breath and re-centered the energy right at the end of my right palm. I began to swing my right hand and smash it towards the iron wall.

The sound of a bang is heard. Breaking the silence of the simulated room. I was silent for a moment. Staring at the iron wall that was just shaking. Nothing happened. When I realized, it was my body that felt pain. I even gripped slowly and held my shoulder.

“Ck, tsk, tsk. I thought you'd be that easy to understand, it turns out I rated you too high.” Ador rubbed his face.

“What is it that anyone who does it once can directly? All that cannot be like simsalabim then just happens. What do you think is easy to do?” I held my grieving right shoulder.

Ador scratched his head which was not itchy.

“If you want a fast process, why not just make a new bionic body? Which does not need to rely on the strength of the body or mind and such. Your work is just nagging and not knowing how I feel as a user of this bionic body. Try it once in a while you use it.” I called out ketus.

Ador shuddered and misbehaved. “Oi! It's so bad of you today.”

“Where is it from?” I called out louder.

Ador shrugged his shoulders and scrunched his face. “You were wrong. When you smash that bionic hand against the iron wall, you release too much energy to make a bump on your shoulder. You should have included..”

“Arghhh...your explanation does not help at all.” I ruffled my hair rough.

Ador nodded. “OK, do as you please. Is the nature of teenagers always this scary?”

After a few minutes of rest, I again tried to smash my fist into the iron wall. This time I tried to use the same method but further strengthen my right shoulder without forcing my pressure on the iron wall. I took a deep breath. I started to slowly swing my right hand. I clenched my jaw and slid it slowly but full of energy on the iron wall.

DENGS!

The sound was louder than before. I gasped at the iron wall that left a five-inch deep basin. I stared at my bionic hand. Ador had already exclaimed happily before I clenched my hand.

“I thought you were a genius, Zenzen!” Ador mingled cheerfully while raising both his hands.

I smiled thinly. I felt annoyed that the scolding was gone. I just kept silent his eyes running merrily like crazy. This time I won't protest and try to tease his excitement. Here's another step towards achieving my goal. That way I can have a chance to defeat the Child of Pride in the Talent Academy. The proud student of Cario.

Be this evening Ador returned to treat me to a noodle shop where he used to treat me. That place is the same as it was two years ago. The owners really retain the classic concept and aesthetics of their cuisine. Only one was different from this place, the owner was getting older. Gyo's appearance seemed to change. On his face had been filled with thin beards and whiskers.

Ador and Gyo embrace each other warmly. They look very familiar like a family. Gyo still wears his black gloves. I've never seen the bionic hand he's wearing. Maybe Gyo is too shy to show his flawed side. Actually, he's not that much different from me, anyway. I only wore short-sleeved shirts while in the Academy and in Ador's lab. In addition to those two places, I will wear long sleeves along with gloves.

We ate Gyo's noodles in the cold that enveloped the city. The taste of the noodles never changes. It feels good and warm. The only side I liked the most about Ador was when he bought me into this shop.

“So what's your next plan, son?” Ador asked me on the way back to the lab.

“I'll be back to the academy tomorrow.”

“Eh, That fast? You sure you don't want to spend a moment after your exhausting day at Talenta Academy?”

I shook firmly. “I went back to the lab just to learn something new you promised me. Now I've mastered everything. So I have no more reason to go back to the lab.”

Ador smiled faintly and whispered softly, “there's one thing you haven't mastered, son.”

I looked out the window and looked at Ador. “What did you say earlier?”

Ador quickly shook his head. “Oh, it's nothing. Forget it, it's not important.”

I sighed softly and then looked back out the window.