第１６１８堀：作り直しは意外と大変で楽しい (Part2)
"That's true. Comet, you don't really keep track of the capabilities of your lower-level members, do you?"
"Well, my specialty is research. Managing and keeping tabs on subordinates isn't my job. But, if Firia says it's fine, then I suppose it's fine."
She was right; there was no reason she would have me move them if there were actual issues.
Setting that aside, I moved on.
"Now that Firia has arrived, I’d like to get straight to work. Did Yuki leave any messages for us?"
I wanted to confirm if there were any changes to the specifications or deadlines—anything of that nature.
"Unyu? I didn't hear anything like that. Besides, if it were work-related, Brother would leave something behind, like an email or a document, right? I think Zargis knows that too."
"Yes, I am aware. However, the recent meeting changed quite a bit depending on how the nations move. Nothing is set in stone as a formal task yet. I just thought perhaps you might have heard some informal, unconfirmed details."
"Ah... I see what you mean. Hmm."
Firia fell into deep thought. It was true that Yuki often dropped important information casually before disappearing.
"Hmm. There wasn't any of Brother's usual cryptic phrasing. He just said to help out and let him know the situation later."
"I see. He likely wants to grasp our current progress."
After all, we were just as blindsided by that meeting as anyone else. It was clear that once we saw what transpired, we would naturally begin our preparations. He must want to get a handle on where we stand.
Perhaps the reason he didn't inform the other nations was precisely because he hadn't yet grasped our development status. While reproducing both vehicles and medical equipment is possible, determining whether they can be mass-produced for the general public involves various limitations and the extent to which we utilize the dungeon's power.
He probably couldn't summarize those conditions yet. If he didn't know how much we could provide, he couldn't very well make promises to them. That was why Yuki wanted to gauge our situation.
"Understood. Let's compile that information as well. With that, let's begin the work."
"Understood!"
Usually, everyone here does exactly as they please, but at times like this, they are remarkably cohesive. I wonder why that is? It’s undeniably a task being pushed onto us, and yet...
Perhaps noticing my gaze, Narjia-san opened her mouth with a smile.
"Is it strange that we're so eager to dive into this?"
"Ah, no, I suppose it is."
Since there was no reason to hide it, I answered honestly. Then, Comet and Agil chimed in while clacking away at their computers.
"Well, it’s essentially building a new system. It’s not just a matter of mass-producing existing things."
"Exactly. We’re making machines to distribute to various countries. That in itself is fun."
"Ah, I see."
"Reinventing existing things with a new approach is quite enjoyable."
Indeed, while manuals and machines exist, we aren't simply using them as-is. Finding areas for improvement and rebuilding them to be more user-friendly is the correct path. For engineers and researchers, that can be considered a delightful task. While some might dislike it, it seems none of the members here feel that way.
"Well, the most important thing is basic clarity. I feel like the current machines have processes that are far too complex."
"That’s because they’re designed to produce various parts with a single unit."
"It’s a convenient feature for us, but it’s not suited for mass production, is it?"
"Does that mean we need one machine for every single part?"
"No, that would require hundreds of machines. Perhaps we should consolidate them, or maybe rethink the vehicle parts entirely..."
As I started, I realized this was going to be a massive undertaking. It wasn't something that would end easily. Rebuilding—or perhaps "optimizing" is the better word.
Surprisingly, it felt a bit like cleaning one's desk. Simply put, it’s far more enjoyable to engage in trial and error than to be told to make the same thing over and over again.