"Fast! Number 6 is starting to show his true potential! He has just passed number 8 and is now in 4th place!
The current standings are 3,1,7,6,8,2,4,5.
"The speed of the horizontal waterwheel drive ...... screw is one rank higher."
Bernardo, the commentator, is also tongue-tied.
"Yes, it seems that the efficiency is the reason why it is so strong at the very beginning.
Guest Jin added.
On the giant magic screen in the central plaza of the Potrock, the images of the boats running fast are projected one after another.
Seven boats are running backward with a big splash, which is a spectacular sight.
Among them, only one boat is running without splashing. It is the well-known boat with the number 6, Marcia.
Most of the rotational force of the screw shaft is used to push the water backward, and the boat is pushed forward by the reaction.
In principle, a water wheel drive has a lot of power loss because more than half of the drive is on the water.
Of course, it is more efficient than the oars or paddles of the previous generation of propulsion systems, but it loses out to the screws.
"Fast! Number 6, up to 3rd place! He is chasing down the second-placed number 1!
Go, Arnold!
Go, Arrow!
Two more boats in front of Marcia. Numbers 1 and 3.
In fact, both boats were built in Marcia's workshop. The only difference is the drive system.
It is a sister ship duel.
The Marcia boat is slowly closing the gap.
They are 10 meters away from second place, number 3. ......5 meters... ...2 meters......1 meters.......
"We're in line! Number 6, now, along with number 1 in 2nd place ......, we've overtaken it!
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"Holy shit. ......"
Yeah, that's awesome, that's number 6.
He came from the bottom of the standings to come in second place.
"No, he's right on top."
The crowd was also watching Marussia's pursuit.
"Marcia, that's great. I knew that screw was efficient."
"Yes, it is!"
"To be honest, I don't know how hard it is, but I can honestly say that Marcia is doing a great job. I am very impressed."
Elsa, Hannah, and Licia were also amazed at Marcia's effort.
"Mr. Nest, that's amazing, that number 6. It seems he is an acquaintance of Jin's.
"Yes, that golem was made by Jin, wasn't it? I don't know what else to say. He used his own arm to repair the ship. That's Jin's work!"
Prince Ernest's mind flashed back to the image of Lotte, who had protected him during the past , even though she had been battered and bruised.
(Arrow is in good shape, even without his left arm, he is not off-balance.)
Jin was checking the condition of Marcia's ship and Arrow through the magic screen.
(The screw shaft seems to be OK. Well, we used the Arrow's left arm. That's why it's over-specified.)
After some maintenance and modification by Jin, Arrow's skeleton is now 64 LBP. Its physical specs are 10 times greater than those of an ordinary golem.
The Arrow is turning its screw axis almost at full power. How can it not be fast?
However, in the light of Jin's knowledge of modern Japan, the <> is still incomplete and is operated in a lossy manner.
However, we respect Marcia's intention of <>.
This has led to the appearance of defects such as the blurring of the screws and the lack of strength of the screw shafts.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com
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Arrow, good luck!
I'm on it!
We're almost to the top!
"...... You're still very good, Ms. Marcia. But..."
Einey, number 3 in the lead, glanced back and smiled wryly at the number 6 in hot pursuit.
"That's the champion I've always wanted to be and surpass!"
The boat on which Einey rides belongs to the Marcia workshop, but the golem that drives the waterwheel is a special order item.
Due to its characteristics, the legs that pedal the pedals are strengthened, and those above the waist are poorly built.
As a result, it boasts a power output nearly three times that of an ordinary golem.
However, the mana in the mana tank is not enough to keep it running for long periods of time, so the output has been reduced to half.
"This is where the fight begins!
There are only 4 kilometers left to the finish line. We've just passed the line where we can give it our all and still have enough mana.
"Oh, number 3 has picked up even more speed! It's going as fast as number 6! That's great!"
"It looks like he was just saving up. Considering the distance to the finish line, they decided to go full speed."
Is that what you mean, Mr. Jin?
Yes, I think so. If they start at full speed from the beginning, they will probably run out of mana.
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"Increased speed? You're doing a good job. I'm not going to let you down!
Just when we thought we were almost through, the ship with the number 3 speed increased rapidly.
Marcia praised her opponent and redoubled her fighting spirit.
"We're almost there, Arrow, can you make it?"
"Yes, I'm ready."
Arrow began to display power beyond the limits allowed only to a golem created by Jin.
"Ugh! There was still power on the other side? ...... This is just like when Marcia won the first place!"
Elsa and Marcia competed in the 10th Golem boat competition.
At that time, Elsa's boat and Marcia's boat were in a dead heat near the finish line. And it was Marcia who won the race.
Coincidentally, Elsa was also wearing the number 3 and the same yellow swimsuit at that time.
"I remember chasing after Elsa's boat that time too!
Marcia also remembered two years ago.
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"It's a hell of a race! The two boats are almost touching each other port side to port! It's a fierce battle worthy of the final stage of the finals!"
The MC's announcement was almost a scream.
Less than two kilometers from the finish line, the leader is still undecided.
It was truly side by side.
The crowd's enthusiasm knows no bounds.
"Go, number 6!
Don't lose, 3!
The battle for the lead is now between Marussia and Einy, with third place more than 500 meters back.
It's a real battle, just like two years ago!
Bernardo, the commentator, also seemed to be remembering that fierce battle.
"Good luck, Marcia!
"Good luck, Marcia!"
"Good luck, Marcia!" "Good luck, Marcia!"
The two boats were now within visual distance of each other. The leader is .......
"Number 6 is in the lead! He has finally overtaken all the boats from the bottom and is now in the lead!
At that moment.
The boat with number 6, Marussia, veers to the right.
"Ah!
The hull could no longer withstand the vibration transmitted from the screw shaft, and the right side of the three hulls cracked.
The hull is flooded. The inside of the hull is not submerged because of the bulkheads, but a great deal of resistance was generated.
"We've come this far! We can't lose! Arrow! Don't slow down!
"Yes, Miss Marcia."
Marcia turned the rudder to the left and leaned her body to the left, trying desperately to keep the ship heading toward the goal, which was going off to the right and to the right.
This was slowing her down, of course.
"Chance!"
Einy saw this as his chance and ordered Golem to increase the speed even more.
But...
"Ah!
ZEK-3 also begins to slow down.
The mana contained in the Golem is running low. In short, it ran out of gas.
"Ah! Zec 3, it looked like we had a chance, but it's starting to slow down! Number 6, you have a slight advantage!"
Number 6 and Number 3 both drive their boats, which are in far from their best condition, to the finish line.
"We are so close to the finish line! Who will win this fierce battle!
200 meters to the finish line.
150 meters.
100 meters.
50.......
"Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Number 6, you are the winner!