The Genius of Cloning in the Academy City-Chapter 135: Violet’s Wargame!

After several hours, we finally arrived back to reality beyond the gate, exhausted from our ordeal.

“Look over there! Our kids!”

“Oh my God..!”

The snowmobile arrived, and the students were helped out of it. The parents who had been waiting ran toward us, screaming.

"Mom!"

"For the next month, your allowance is confiscated! But... I’m just glad you’re back... sniff..."

While parents and children were reuniting, Alex was being scolded by the client.

“Hey, you dumbass! What? The Holy Grail? Are you out of your mind?”

As the father, who had almost lost his child, vented his anger, the foolish boy took out the Holy Grail I had given him and tried to explain himself.

“But, Dad! Look, it’s the Holy Grail! I found it! See?”

“What? Let me see.”

Webley, who had been yelling with veins bulging, turned his gaze toward the golden cup Alex was holding. He cautiously took the golden cup and examined it.

“Tsk, tsk, you’re in for more trouble.”

In the next moment, Webley shouted in anger.

“What? The Holy Grail? Alex, you fool. Did you go to that dangerous place just for this thing?”

“But this is clearly a legendary artifact that boosts power...?”

“A legendary artifact, my ass! This is just a cheap, common relic! Miss, do you have any other drinks? Not water.”

At the client’s request, I handed over a can of cola. Webley, without hesitation, poured the cola into the cup.

After a moment, the cola turned into clear water. Alex yelled in surprise.

“See, Dad! It’s definitely the Holy Grail...!”

“Get a grip, kid! This is just something that makes water clear!”

Not trusting his parents, Alex drank the water in the cup. Nothing happened.

“No... this can’t be...!”

“Oh, son... What made you rush into that dangerous place for this...!”

We chuckled as we watched the foolish boy being scolded by his father.

So, this was the real nature of the relic.

[Golden Cup with a Pure Heart ☆]

A worn and twisted golden cup. When a liquid mixed with impurities is added once a day, it turns into clear water.

The heart is a mirror of the person. What is needed to create a mirror to reflect oneself is just a cup of clear water.

In simpler terms, the relic was just a mini water purifier. And there are far better magical tools and techniques in the market. Things like Life Straws and portable water purifiers. ⱤάƝóꞖΕᶊ

In fact, for a wizard, water purification magic is basic! So, the kid’s efforts were all in vain.

“Ugh... ughh!”

Alex’s face contorted as he realized the truth. Was the shock of realizing that all his struggles had been for nothing too much to bear?

Webley stopped scolding his foolish son and embraced him.

“Oh, you idiot...”

After the reunion, the kids were taken to the ambulance that had been waiting. They were only a little hungry and injured, so I briefly discussed the contract details with Webley.

“Thanks. The payment will be transferred immediately. And...”

“…?”

“If you ever need any relics or have any business matters, feel free to contact me. I’ll personally make things easier for you. How does that sound?”

I took the business card without hesitation.

Hmm, this could be useful later.

**

After the two-day journey, the team members were all exhausted. While the friends rested during those two days, the Violets checked the current situation.

First, they discussed the new weapons they would try out.

“How’s the rocket development going?”

“The V-1 rocket is in mass production, and we’re currently working on the V-2!”

The Violets had moved their factory to a nearby uninhabited island outside the academy city.

It was faster to conduct test firing and complex operations on the uninhabited island. The power of object transfer and inventory had helped in the mass production of the homemade rockets.

“Rockets..! Ballistic missiles!”

“I feel like a northern ruler!”

First, the V-1 rocket: This was a rocket made by inserting sugar-based fuel and a warhead into a pipe. Its range exceeded several kilometers, but the accuracy was somewhat lacking.

“The power isn’t that great!”

“We’d probably do more damage if we just held it and self-destructed.”

Although the accuracy couldn’t beat the Violet guidance system, the power left something to be desired.

The amount of explosives that a Violet airbomb could carry was several times the Violet’s weight. It easily surpassed a three-digit weight, so it was incomparable.

“No, it can be used on the ground, right? It has higher versatility than the wingsuit bomb.”

One Violet emphasized the various uses. When you think about it, the rocket could be launched from a launcher, or even from a vehicle.

After discussing the necessity of rockets, we also brainstormed new methods for self-destruct. We needed tactics that were more convenient and easier to use than airplanes.

「Let’s load the car with a bomb. Or a motorcycle!」

「That sounds great!」

Vehicle bombs could be used as ground-adapted ballistic missiles.

Though limited by terrain, they offered much higher payload capacity.

In theory, we could pack tons of explosives into one and crash it.

Beyond that, we continued to discuss and brainstorm combat strategies.

Currently, the total number of Violet clones was 712.

Now that our numbers had increased, it was necessary to gradually deviate from existing methods.

Over time, our forces were expected to grow to the size of battalions, regiments, and divisions.

It was better to move away from operating as a small unit.

Fortunately, the Violet unit had relative freedom in communication and logistics.

There was no need to establish separate communication or supply teams since everyone was part of the combat force.

The problem was that we had never deployed so many at once.

Space and magic had always been limiting factors.

Late at night, when everyone else had fallen asleep, the Violets gathered in the network.

The vast network space was crowded with Violets.

「Alright! Let’s set up a simulation!」

「Come on, come on! Get moving!」

All 712 Violets began running a simulation within the Violet network.

Since the network could be reshaped like a lucid dream as needed, I thought it might be useful for military training.

「Perfect, it’s ready!」

The cozy space in the network transformed into a wide expanse of grassland.

To the left was a forest, and to the right, a small rural village with fields.

The field was littered with tents, ruined farmhouses, and burning vehicles.

「What level should the enemies be?」

「Let’s make them tough!」

The Violets unleashed their imaginations to create enemies.

In the urban area, imagined foes swarmed in great numbers.

The enemies were modeled after opponents we had faced before, combining awakened and unawakened individuals.

Though they resembled crude mannequins, they could fight and deal damage.

Once the background setup was complete, the Violet command center sprang into action.

「Command to all units! Commencing the operation. Objective: annihilate the enemy!」

「Waaaaah! Charge! Charge!」

Upon receiving the orders, more than three companies of Violets scattered and began advancing.

「Deploy the air squadron!」

While Violets roamed the field and forest, 15 powered hang gliders circled the skies, scouting for enemies.

One Violet flying over the forest spotted something unusual.

「Enemy sighted! Huh? What’s that?」

-BOOM!

「Aah! It’s a missile!」

「Emergency! Emergency! I’ve been shot down!」

The Violets swarmed toward the enemy’s location.

Inside a camouflaged position of grass and branches, enemy mannequins with anti-air missiles were spotted.

「Revenge!」

The mannequins fell after being riddled with bullets.

As if that weren’t enough, No. 471 sprinted forward and decapitated one of the mannequins.

At that moment, alarms blared all around.

「Enemies incoming!」

Mannequins with shabby appearances charged, wielding guns and swords.

The Violets dispersed and engaged in combat.

-Ratatat!

「Fire! Fire!」

「Eek! I’m dead!」

The first casualties among the Violets occurred.

Though they looked like fools, the imagination-driven power of the mannequins made their combat capabilities overwhelming.

They were fast enough to dodge bullets and frighteningly strong!

「They’re coming! Company 1, counterattack! Company 2, move into the forest! Company 3, head to the farmhouses!」

Mannequins swarmed and exchanged gunfire with the Violets.

Meanwhile, a squad of awakened mannequins flanked through the forest to confront Company 2.

「Where’s the machine gun?」

「Prepare for close combat! Nooo!」

One squad of awakened mannequins charged, smashing Violet heads in an instant.

The fallen Violets disappeared in flashes of light.

In a corner of the network, a prison camp labeled [Freedom through Labor Only] housed the resurrected Violets.

「I died too quickly!」

「Losing to mere imagination…」

The battle grew more intense.

Gunfire erupted everywhere, magical beams and lightning scorched the fields.

Company 1 hastily dug trenches to hold their ground, while Company 2 was torn apart or split in half by the awakened mannequins.

Though pain was absent in the network, defeat was humiliating.

「My arm!」

「This is hopeless. Our squad will charge! Remember us!」

-BOOM!

One squad of Violets triggered their self-destruct switches.

An explosion rang out.

Amid the chaos, a deep rumble echoed.

Something massive was approaching from behind enemy lines.

Above the skies, amid anti-air fire, a surviving VA-3 aircraft shrieked.

「Oh no! It’s a super-heavy tank!」

Moments after those words, the VA-3 was also shot down.

A colossal steel behemoth appeared over the hill.

It was a super-heavy tank from the federal army.

Its hull and turret mounted a total of six barrels that unleashed a torrent of fire.

The Violets in the trenches screamed and ducked for cover.

「Aaaaah! Get down!」

「Gyaaah!」

Reports from the front shocked the command center.

A tank? That wasn’t part of the plan.

This simulation was meant to focus solely on infantry combat training.

「Hey! Who imagined the tank?」

No. 65 yelled, and No. 7 scratched her head sheepishly.

「B-but! Every battlefield needs tanks. It’s more fun that way, isn’t it?」

「You idiot! We don’t have tanks!」

No. 5 shook her head in disbelief.

「Well, it’s already here, so there’s no choice. Let’s change the training. Let’s try destroying the tank. Everyone, charge!」

The Violets swarmed toward the simulated tank.

Enemy mannequins intercepted them, and the tank slowly backed away while spewing fire.

I attacked the tank with anti-tank rockets and bolts fired from a crossbow imbued with sword energy.

Some rockets were intercepted by the tank’s turret machine gun, while the crossbow bolts ricocheted off its protective shield.

「Argh! It’s shielded!」

「Let’s self-destruct up close!」

With the help of smoke grenades, Violets equipped with bomb vests made a dash forward.

Not long after, the suicide Violets reappeared in the prison camp.

-Ratatatat!

The tank’s side machine guns and hull-mounted guns cut off their approach.

「Aaagh!」

With a loud bang, Violet No. 214 exploded in midair.

Even our trump card, an air-guided bomb, was shot down by the tank’s machine gun!

At this point, we had no means left to destroy the tank.

Despite being a product of imagination, the super-heavy tank perfectly replicated its real-life capabilities, rendering it invincible.

「Damn it! I can’t take this anymore!」

Unable to contain her frustration, Violet No. 361 gestured in the air.

The other Violets tried to stop her, but No. 361 wouldn’t stop imagining.

「Come forth!」

A massive tank appeared in front of us.

It was far larger than the enemy’s super-heavy tank, covered in cannons, with rough letters on its side spelling out “Rugilinn’s Iron Fist.”

「The training’s already ruined anyway! Let’s have fun!」

No. 361 and other Violets climbed aboard the tank.

The Violet-class super-heavy tank, proudly named "Rugilinn’s Iron Fist," roared and belched smoke as it slowly advanced.

The enemy super-heavy tank turned its turret to face us.

Electromagnetic shells fired, clanging against the armor of Rugilinn’s Iron Fist and harmlessly dropping to the ground.

「Fire! Fire!」

The next moment, a giant shell from Rugilinn’s Iron Fist pierced the enemy super-heavy tank.

Its turret blasted off like a rocket into the sky.

Fleeing enemy mannequins were crushed beneath our super-heavy tank.

「We won!」

The Violets abandoned training and gleefully rode on the tank.

The powered hang glider squadron had somehow transformed into hypersonic jets and airborne battleships soaring through the skies.

「Ugh, the simulation training… it’s a failure!」

Regrettably, the training had to end here.

Using the network for training wasn’t a bad idea, but the nature of the imagined space led it astray.

It seemed proper training would have to be conducted in reality.

I’d have to ask for help from my friends.

"Let’s load a bomb into a car. Or a motorcycle!"

"That’s a good idea!"

A vehicle bomb could be used as a ground-specific ballistic missile. There are limits due to the terrain, but the payload is much larger. In theory, it could carry a bomb weighing tons and crash into the target.

In addition, we continued to discuss and devise new ways of fighting.

Currently, the total number of Violet units is 712.

As our numbers increased, it became necessary to gradually move away from the previous methods. Over time, the scale would grow to battalion, regiment, and division levels. It would be better to break away from the old methods of operating small units.

At least the Violet units are relatively free in terms of communication and logistics. There’s no need to set up separate communications or supply divisions, so everyone is part of the combat force.

The problem is that we’ve never managed such a large force all at once. There were issues with space, and also with magical energy.

In the middle of the night, when everyone was asleep, the Violets gathered into the network.

The vast network space was teeming with Violets.

"Alright! Let’s create a simulation!"

"Come on, move!"

712 Violets began the simulation inside the Violet network.

Since the Violet network can alter its internal structure like a lucid dream when needed, I thought it would be a good idea to try it for military training.

"Alright, done!"

The cozy background of the network transformed into a vast plain.

There was a forest to the left and a small rural village with fields to the right. Scattered throughout the fields were tents, destroyed farmhouses, and burning cars.

"What should we do about the enemy’s strength?"

"Let’s make them tough!"

The Violets began to use their imagination to create enemies.

The imagined enemies swarmed the town.

The enemies’ strength was a combination of those we had fought before. Some were Awakened, others were not.

They looked like poorly made mannequins, but they knew how to fight and could inflict damage.

Once the background story was set, the Violet command began to move.

"From the command: We are starting the operation. The objective is to annihilate the enemy!"

"Wooaah! Charge! Charge!"

As the orders were given, more than three companies of Violets scattered in all directions and began advancing.

"Air squadron, take off!"

While the Violets moved through the fields and forests, 15 powered hang gliders hovered in the sky, searching for enemies. One Violet flying through the forest spotted something strange.

"Enemy spotted! Huh? What is that?"

-Boom!

"Ah! It’s a missile!"

"Emergency! Emergency! We’ve been shot down!"

The Violets rushed towards the enemy’s position. In a bunker covered with grass and branches, an enemy mannequin holding an anti-aircraft missile was spotted.

"Revenge!"

The mannequins fell to the ground after taking gunfire to the chest. Not stopping there, Unit 471 rushed forward and sliced off the mannequin’s neck. At that moment, alarms blared from all directions.

"Enemies! They’re coming!"

The poorly made mannequins, armed with guns and knives, ran toward the Violets. The Violets scattered in all directions and engaged in combat.

-Tatata-tat!

"Fire! Fire!"

"Ahhh! I’m dead!"

The first casualty among the Violets occurred. Though they looked foolish, the imagination of the Violets within the network made the mannequins incredibly powerful. Their speed was fast enough to dodge bullets, and their strength was immense!

"They’re coming! Company 1, counterattack! Company 2, move into the forest! Company 3, move to the farms!"

The mannequins swarmed forward and exchanged gunfire with the Violets. Meanwhile, the Awakening mannequin squad flanked through the forest and encountered Company 2.

"Where’s the machine gun! Where’s the machine gun?"

"Prepare for close combat! No! Aahhh!"

The heads of the Violet soldiers were shattered in an instant by an attacking squad of Awakening mannequins.

The dead Violets vanished in a flash of light.

In a corner of the network, the dead Violets reappeared in a prisoner of war camp labeled "Only labor is free."

"We died too quickly!"

"To lose to imagination..."

The battle grew more intense. Gunfire exchanged everywhere, and magic beams and lightning scorched the fields.

Company 1 Violets hastily dug trenches in the field to take cover, while Company 2 was torn apart or split in half by the Awakening mannequins.

Though there was no pain within the network, it was frustrating to lose.

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"My arm!"

"This is bad. Our squad will charge! Remember us!"

-Boom!

One Violet squad pressed the self-destruct switch. An explosion rang out. Amid the chaos, while the Violets were engaged in battle, a heavy thud echoed from behind the enemy lines.

From over the hill, a massive chunk of metal revealed itself. It was the Federation’s medium tank. Its six barrels, mounted on the turret and chassis, unleashed flames. The Violets, hiding in the trenches, cried out and ducked their heads.

"Uwaaah! Down!"

"Ahhh!"

Reports from the frontlines shocked the command center. A tank? This wasn’t part of the plan. This simulation was supposed to be a pure infantry training exercise.

"Who imagined the tank?!"

Unit 65 yelled in anger, and Unit 7 scratched their head in embarrassment.

"Well, but! A tank has to be on the battlefield. It makes it more fun, right?"

"You idiot! We don’t have any tanks!"

Unit 5 shook their head in disbelief.

"Since it’s already created, there’s no helping it. Let’s change the training plan. Let’s destroy that tank. Everyone charge!"

The Violets rushed towards the tank in the simulation.

The enemy mannequins intercepted the Violets, and the tank slowly backed up while spewing fire.

I attacked the tank with anti-tank rockets and crossbow bolts infused with sword energy. A few rockets were intercepted by the tank’s turret-mounted machine gun, and the crossbow bolts bounced off the tank’s protective shield.