I Became a Genius Mechanic at the Academy

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[Monthly Column August Issue]

“Isilian Kingdom’s Savior? ‘Once Again, Edgar Fix'”

“Have you heard about the winter in the Isilian Kingdom?

It’s not like the typical winter we know.

If you sprinkle water from a cup, it instantly freezes into snow, and if you can’t eat your stew within a minute, even a boiling stew turns solid.

The freezing cold that freezes everything is the Isilian cold.

Yet, the Isilians still call it ‘normal winter.’

Having lived with griffons, the bitter cold that suits their griffons is the everyday temperature they feel, and it defines their way of life.

As the Gryphon Riders who dominate the skies and caretakers of griffons, they willingly endure nature’s provided harsh cold.

They have lived like this for 400 years since the kingdom was established, and this way of life will continue on.

That is the way of living as an Isilian.

However… there is one season that even they, brave against the cold, fear.

It is the season of death that comes once every 200 years. Specifically, the season when the death snowstorm rages.

The death snowstorm.

It is a storm created by the combination of mana afloat in the atmosphere and natural phenomena.

This storm directly hits the Isilian Kingdom once every 200 years and lingers for as long as three years.

Because of this, during this period, the Isilians must truly be prepared for ‘death.’

No matter how much they prepare for this season, they cannot escape the cold that fills their homes, and finding a family member dead from freezing upon waking up becomes a common tragedy.

And the first to die is always the elderly or the children.

They must lose their parents who raised them and children born from love overnight.

[Attached Photo – Thumbs-up Photo of Edgar Fix]

But such tragic days have faded into the pages of history.

Indeed, once again ‘Edgar Fix’ has done it.

As expected, this time Edgar Fix’s ‘magic show’ occurred in the Isilian Kingdom.

And the Isilians are still captivated by the mystery and wonder of that magic.

They’ve become enmeshed in the comfort of the ‘large residential complex’ built under the guidance of Edgar Fix.

“Mom! It’s hot! Open the window!”

The magic that Edgar Fix gave to the Isilians.

It is none other than ‘warmth.’

He gifted them the right to feel warmth in the midst of the season when the death snowstorm ravages.

And the secret lies in the strength of the ‘mechanics’ and ‘engineering’ that Edgar Fix proudly boasts.

By installing a heating system, known as the ‘Korean Ondol,’ throughout the entire residential complex, he warmed up the Isilians.

So what is the principle behind the ‘Korean Ondol’ that Edgar Fix installed?

…(omitted)

This scientific design has been installed in a residential complex that accommodates 800,000 people.

And Edgar Fix completed this tremendous task in just four months.

Thanks to the brilliant efforts of his ‘Fix Engineers.’

[Attached Photo – Group Shot of Fix Engineers]
[Attached Photo – Before and After of Isilian Houses Constructed by Fix Engineers]
[Attached Photo – Buildings Made by Fix Engineers]

The Fix Engineers who gifted the Isilians with the ‘Miracle of Warmth.’

In this way, the ‘good seeds’ sown by Edgar Fix bloom all over the world.

Now he has become an influential figure welcomed across the world, transcending the Empire, and the Empire’s prestige has been rising daily.

Unlike in the past, when strength and authority ruled the world, he is growing into a global leader guiding the world with unity and peace.

[Attached Photo – Photo of Edgar Fix that seems to be speaking]
[“Everything is thanks to His Majesty the Emperor’s grace. He has generously supported me so that I could grow this way.”]

The great Emperor who supported the gem named Edgar Fix so that he could shine brilliantly.

With the glory of the Empire shining brighter than ever, I shall express my infinite gratitude for the Emperor’s exceptional vision and profound insight, and I will pay close attention to Edgar Fix’s next move.

For the path he takes will surely be the ‘Path of the Empire’ blessed by His Majesty.

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“…Indeed impressive.”

Enya, having read the column thoroughly, put down the newspaper and let out a light chuckle.

Every time the monthly column is released, it conveys incredible news, and this time, it announced that he saved a completely different kingdom.

“Truly a blacksmith of salvation.”

The title given to him by the Dwarf Alliance Kingdom.

However, there is no modifier that penetrates Edgar quite like that title.

In reality, he has saved countless lives.

Didn’t he also pull himself out of a long slump and complete the absurd swordsmanship called ‘Baldosul’ thanks to Edgar’s attention and advice?

“And now… it’s Isabella. No, he’s trying to save Graham.”

However, Edgar’s next move is ‘Graham.’

The family of Isabella, his friend and rival.

…Honestly, Enya feels a twist in her gut.

She can hardly meet Edgar, who is struggling to save the world, while Isabella must be meeting him often due to the ‘Northern Defensive Line’ business.

If they are often together, both of them obviously have feelings for each other, what might happen?

Imagining them being lovey-dovey together while leaving her out makes her stomach churn, and she can hardly bear it.

“But…”

But even so, Enya endures.

Now she understands what life Isabella had to live because of Graham’s fate.

And because of something Isabella said one day, she keeps this heat in check.

She recalls what she said.

– I’m sorry, Enya. For everything.

The memory of that day starting with Isabella’s apology.

On that day, Isabella looked as if she had been liberated from something.

It has been so long that she barely remembers the pure face of 8-year-old Isabella, that childlike expression as she calmly conveyed her honest feelings.

– Everything I said to you during that time, it was all because of my selfish desire. As you know, I wanted to fill in the void…

-…

– But it won’t happen anymore. I’ve decided to let it all go. For this life, I’m going to try to do as others say without being stubborn.

-…

– So regarding our relationship, I’ll follow your lead. If you accept me… um… I’ll do my best to try to go back to the way things were. Of course, if what I said still causes unbearable pain, then I’ll back off…

On that day, Enya looked at Isabella’s hands.

Shaking hands filled with anxiety.

Yet, she liked that anxiety.

That she was worried about being abandoned by her was proof that she had feelings for her.

– Um… But there is a condition to us becoming friends.

However, for their relationship to return to the way it was, one condition was required.

That is nothing other than…

– Stay away from Edgar.

The two cannot like the same man.

In other words, one of them must leave Edgar.

– Huh?

But as soon as she blurted out to leave Edgar, Isabella’s ‘that expression’ immediately came to mind.

‘Witch’ Isabella’s expression.

– What did you just say?

– I said stay away from Edgar. Edgar’s first love is me.

Edgar’s first love.

That love was none other than herself.

Having secretly observed Edgar’s countless ‘returns,’ she knows that the first heroine he connects with is her.

– But the last person he ended up with is the real deal.

Though Enya might be Edgar’s first love, Isabella is his final love.

Those two connected right before death, just as it was about to end.

After expressing the deep feelings she had kept inside all this while, the two meet a tragic end.

Isabella keeps in her heart Edgar’s pure love for her, which he tirelessly tried to save her until the very end.

– Pfft. Real deal? You didn’t even start properly, did you? Isn’t that just a fishing pond, not love?

– Not having started properly makes it even more tragic! That, that, and this time, I’m prepared to start properly!

– Start? What are you on about? Didn’t you hear? I’m the first love, you witch!

– Ha, a witch? Then you must be a pervert. I know all the things you’ve done while hugging Edgar’s pillow.

– W-What! No way! Do you know how desperately I wanted to be close to him?

– Hmm-hmm. Passively wanting him like that is gross. The sincere feelings shared between Edgar and me are the genuine ones.

The two are clashing without retreating an inch.

Thus, the two argued for 20 minutes until they finally reached one conclusion.

The reason their love ultimately did not come to fruition was not about love but because the world was destroyed due to the demon invasion.

So deciding who would end up with Edgar could wait until after saving the world from the demon invasion.

They reached such an agreement.

“So there’s no way either of us would cheat first.”

Thus, Enya was convinced.

The promise she made with Isabella that day was to swear that until they saved the world, no one would become Edgar’s official lover, so she believes they can’t break it.

…Perhaps it’s a mental victory, but she thinks Isabella would never break her promise.

Especially now, with less than three months left until the ‘Northern Annihilation Expedition’ operation…