I Became a Genius Mechanic at the Academy

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All the onlookers stared at Edgar with bewildered expressions.

What on earth did they just witness?

Even with their own eyes, they found it hard to believe.

He took down a ‘High Warrior,’ a formidable foe on par with a Sword Master, in a single strike.

And not just knocked him down, but completely obliterated his face.

He dispatched the High Warrior, who had reached the pinnacle of the void, as easily as if he were swatting a fly.

– Step… Step…

However, the person in question didn’t seem to care at all.

After causing such an extraordinary event, he walked towards the center of the battlefield as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Krawl, the chief of the Frost Orc tribe, shouted urgently.

【S-Stop him at once! Unleash all curse spells, binding spells, and destructive spells upon him!】

Krawl demanded that all spells of the Frost Orc tribe be thrown at Edgar.

The high-ranking sorcerers looked at Krawl in confusion.

This was the first time they had seen their cold and wise chief so flustered.

【Chief! If we do that, our entire tactical system will collapse! Please observe the situation more calmly!】

Thus, a few high-ranking sorcerers exchanged glances before asking Krawl to revise his command.

If they were to shower him with spells, the enhancements cast on their allies and the curses on their enemies would be lifted, and the promised strategy would fall apart.

【Shut up and listen to me!】

But Krawl, his eyes glowing red, grabbed the throat of one high-ranking sorcerer.

Then he continued in a voice filled with desperation.

【You can’t see it! The power emanating from that monster!】

…The power emanating from the monster?

The high-ranking sorcerers turned to look at Edgar.

But there was no sign of any power that Krawl spoke of.

All they saw was a 182cm tall human man clad in bizarre armor.

【W-What power could be emanating…?】

【I-It’s calamity…! Just his presence alone could wipe out our entire tribe…】

【E-Excuse me?】

【W-We must retreat! Immediately pull the troops back! We must survive for another opportunity!】

Krawl, the respected chief of the Frost Orc tribe and the pinnacle of Orc sorcery.

However, to the high-ranking sorcerers attending him, he seemed to be acting mad.

He had just demanded an attack on that human man, ignoring all military tactics, and now he was saying to retreat because of just that one human.

【B-but chief… isn’t today the day of our great victory…? It’s the day our tribe has long awaited… foretold by Lady Lilith─】

【Shut up and listen to me! Pull back the troops! Retreat everyone─!】

The entire Frost Orc tribe began to stir with Krawl’s unusual behavior.

Their chief, who had led them here with great charisma, was unexpectedly ordering a retreat.

【Retreat? Were we not just on the verge of breaching that disgusting human’s castle…?】

【Why would the great chief…】

【All because of just that human?】

【It’s shocking to have lost the great warrior High Warrior so easily, but… should we really retreat over just that…?】

The looks of confusion were apparent on the faces of the Frost Orcs.

Among them, panic and fear began to spread, causing their once ironclad military structure to crumble.

The beating of drums that matched their steps stopped, and the distinctive horn that instilled fear in humans also began to fade away.

【Great Krawl! Forgive us!】

At that moment, several high-ranking sorcerers simultaneously cast spells to restrain Krawl.

His cherished disciples, whom he had personally raised, sealed his powers.

【Ugh…! You fools! What on earth are you doing?!】

【We are on the brink of fulfilling our wish. Currently, chief, you are too old and not in your right mind.】

【Fools…! My mind is clearer than ever! It’s just that you can’t see the power of that monster! Pull back the troops at once!】

【We apologize, great Krawl. Today is the day of the promised victory. When you awaken again, the sound of triumph will be ringing in a sea made of human blood. Please rest for a moment.】

【You rotten…! Ugh…】

Suddenly, as he shouted, Krawl slowly closed his eyes.

The combined efforts of the sorcerers had knocked him out.

The high-ranking sorcerers who had seized Krawl immediately began issuing orders to the commanders.

【It’s just a single human! Start the advance again! Today is the promised day of victory! We shall plant our flag atop the steel castle of that weak human!】

【Kuuooooo!!!!】

【Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!】

Once more, the battlefield resounded with cheers.

The disorganized Orc ranks began to regroup, with morale rising once again.

High-ranking Orc sorcerer ‘Narack’ twisted his lips in a grin and muttered.

【Great Krawl, I will prove it. The ancient prophecy will surely come to fruition today.】

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The orc ranks that had been in disarray were now reorganizing and advancing once again.

This was nothing but delightful news to me.

No need to chase after them, they were willingly coming to die.

-Sreeeeeeeek…

Thus, I activated the core power of the Doom Suit.

All my rage from the demon race converted into power, starting to generate immense energy.

-Click.

Having powered it up, I loaded the double-barrel shotgun.

And aimed it at the charging Orcs.

-Why is he using such a weapon?

-Isn’t that something that could easily be made in our workshop?

-Lord Fix could surely use more impressive weapons…

However, the dwarves seemed to distrust the double-barrel shotgun I held.

Due to its visible structure, they deemed it a weapon they could easily replicate.

They probably expected me to pull out something more extraordinary.

‘But this is sufficient.’

However, the weapon was not what mattered to me in the Doom Suit.

The essence of ‘striking’ is converting energy into physical force and transferring it to the opponent.

As long as there is immense energy, it doesn’t matter how it’s transferred.

Whether it’s with a fist, a gunshot, or cutting with a chainsaw, as long as the energy rushing through the suit can be effectively conveyed, it won’t matter.

-Bang!

Thus, without hesitation, I pulled the trigger.

The firing pin struck the cartridge, causing the gunpowder to explode, and gas began to expand.

With the expansion of the gas, the pressure inside the gun rapidly increased, and the high pressure of the constricted space forced the bullet outward.

Mechanical, chemical, and natural scientific dynamics acted successively to fire a bullet with immense physical power.

‘That’s all there is to it.’

However, this product of energy due to the mechanical structure was nothing compared to the wave of energy generated by the Doom Suit—like a drop in the ocean.

The physical force of the bullet shot from the double-barrel shotgun was merely a means to an end.

The crux lies in the ‘energy’ transmitted from the power unit of the Doom Suit to the gauntlet, and then from the gauntlet to the bullets of the double-barrel shotgun.

-Bam!

Thus, the bullet, infused with highly concentrated energy, created a scene of tremendous devastation.

Just from firing a single shot from the double-barrel shotgun, that bullet pierced through multiple Orc groups, taking their lives.

However, ‘pierced’ is an elegant expression; to use a more realistic term, it was closer to ‘ripped apart.’

The bodies of the Orcs that the bullet passed through were torn to shreds, making it hard to recognize their shapes.

【…】

And the Orcs who witnessed this overwhelming scene froze in place.

They began to realize that it wasn’t an act of madness to kill a High Warrior in one shot.

-Click.

But I didn’t give them the opportunity to prepare mentally.

I immediately reloaded the double-barrel shotgun and aimed it at them.

An Orc who met my gaze turned and shouted.

【R-R-Run away!】

-Bang!

How amusing.

The trouble of reloading a double-barrel shotgun was ironically triggering their fear.

No wonder, hearing the clicking sound of the shotgun makes anyone want to bail out.

Watching this spectacle made me understand why the future Marine Doomguy insisted on the double-barrel shotgun.

The unique smell of gunpowder wafting from the barrels.

The ASMR-like sound of reloading.

Destructive power that doesn’t betray expectations.

These three elements combined form a trinity that stimulates the five senses, making it impossible to not use this weapon.

Without a doubt, the double-barrel shotgun could be considered the best weapon for the Doom Suit.

-Vwooooom!!!!

But, using just the double-barrel shotgun wasn’t enough; I had various weapons in my collection.

Wasn’t there the Mana chainsaw I had carefully stored in my inventory?

-Wheeeeeeeeeeek!!!

【Krrroooooook!!】

As expected, the chainsaw also provided a thrilling experience.

The sensation of slicing through the flesh of demons was simply exquisite.

‘A bit repetitive now.’

However, using the chainsaw repeatedly becomes a bit boring.

So, I stashed the chainsaw back in the inventory and decided to experience a ‘direct’ hand-feel.

Simply, to beat down the enemies with my bare hands.

-Smack!

So, I struck down the skull of a charging demon.

With a thud, the sound echoed as its head disappeared.

It was so instantaneous that I barely had time to relish the sensation.

-Crack!

Then, I tore off another one’s arm.

The feeling of bones and tendons ripping apart was quite exhilarating.

-Crack!

Having savored the sensation, I began trying various methods.

Yanking off jaws, bursting hearts, stomping on heads, throwing necks at the enemies…

Any method that would let me relish that hand-feel.

After several attempts, I realized that Orcs were no longer around me.

They no longer charged at me.

【What? Why are you retreating? I was just starting to have fun.】

What a pity; I was really enjoying myself.

It felt like observing a dragonfly, trying to catch its wings one by one to see how well it could fly, only for it to suddenly dash away.

I felt like I had returned to my pure evil self from childhood.

【How can I just regain my lost childlike innocence and have them run away? Come play with me a little longer.】

So, I walked towards the area filled with toys.

The Orcs hesitated, retreating while looking at me with eyes filled with terror.

But then.

【Don’t get cocky, human!】

Several Orc sorcerers appeared and blocked my path.

They then began chanting ominous spells in demonic tongue and slammed their staffs to the ground, summoning a spell circle.

The glowing red spell circle began to gather the scattered bodies and blood in the surroundings, weaving them into some form.

【This is a secret technique we intended to use to conquer the capital of the Empire, but I will specifically use it to kill you! You shall consider it an honor, human!】

Soon, the amalgamation of flesh and blood, along with bones, began transforming into the shape of a colossal golem.

The Orc sorcerers proudly referred to it as ‘Grugon.’

【The strongest beast from hell, ‘Grugon.’ Grugon is named after the great warrior of the Frost Orc tribe, and possesses power befitting it…】

-Smack!

But regardless of what those bragging sorcerers said, it looked like a sturdy toy, so I decided to test its joints.

However, contrary to my expectations for durability befitting an 8-meter tall giant toy, its legs were blown off and crumbled in an instant.

【D-Destroy you… to…?!】

【…】

【…】

【…】

In that moment, the expressions of the sorcerers, who had been confidently boasting, turned rigid.

It was as if they had seen something they shouldn’t have.

As I pulled out the double-barrel shotgun, I spoke.

【Surely this isn’t the end, right? Summon something more impressive.】

-Click.

I loaded the shotgun and aimed it at them.