Aibar and Azamat were in the workshop in the basement.
Azamat: "My Lord, are you really planning to use this unknown metal to create... Aira?"
Aibar: "Yes. Exactly."
Azamat: "My Lord, tell me something... How are we going to shape this metal? It's incredibly durable. And there's another advantage—it doesn't seem to be attracted to magnets."
Aibar: "I've already made considerable progress with the Blue Mode. My training in space has paid off. I've also conducted a lot of research."
Azamat looked at him.
Azamat: "Wasn't the Red Mode the one that came after the Blue Mode?"
Aibar: "Yes, the Red Mode. It's an extremely powerful mode. In fact, thanks to this mode, Meirambek managed to become the eighth strongest member of TUTYLU, according to Lucas."
Azamat: "I wonder if you'll be able to melt this unknown metal you found in space using your Blue Mode. If you can..."
Aibar: "Yes. If I manage to melt it... this could become an incredible material. The hardest metal on Earth—something that doesn't even exist here."
The next day, during the long break at school, Aibar was sitting at his desk in the classroom, calmly yawning.
So Hyun approached him from behind, wrapped an arm around his neck, and playfully pretended to choke him.
So Hyun: "Aibar!!!"
Aibar: "Go ahead. I'm listening."
So Hyun gave a slight smile, let go of him, and temporarily took the seat next to him, Maria's usual seat.
So Hyun: "The competition has already started. Are you ready to compete for the title of Best Student?"
Aibar: "Maybe. But I don't want to get too seriously involved just for the sake of competing. It's not particularly interesting to me. I suppose it would be nice to have another achievement for my collection."
So Hyun: "Ooh, is that so? Then I guess that gives me an advantage over you. I think I'll give it everything I've got. After all, I don't have parents, so..."
So Hyun paused for a moment. Aibar slowly glanced at her.
With a slight smile, So Hyun continued in her usual cheerful voice:
So Hyun: "And it's not just me... You, Lucas, and Maria don't have both parents either..."
She put on an annoyed expression.
So Hyun: "I think I'll have to cross Maria off my list. She said, 'My older brother takes the place of a father for me,' and now she wants to include Alexey in the competition too. Is that even fair? Hmph!"
Aibar: "I think that's perfectly reasonable. Including people you consider to be your father or mother doesn't seem like a bad idea."
So Hyun gave him an annoyed look.
So Hyun: "Traitor! You're planning to include Mr. Azamat too, aren't you?!"
Aibar: "No."
Aibar turned his head fully toward her, remaining calm.
Aibar: "No. Azamat is my Master, my assistant, and someone I can confide in. Besides... even though I don't have a mother, I do have a father. I've already sent him an invitation."
So Hyun looked slightly surprised.
So Hyun: "Wow... I'm curious to see what your father is like. Will he actually come?"
Aibar: "I don't know. If he doesn't show up... then perhaps Lucas, you, and I can compete for the title of Best Student. I might even be able to add another Best Student award to my collection."
So Hyun gave him a slight smile.
So Hyun: "Not so fast, mister. That award doesn't belong to you alone. Every one of us at this school hopes to win it. It could go to any student. For example... me."
A satisfied smile appeared on So Hyun's face.
Aibar: "Anything is possible."
So Hyun stood up and leaned over Aibar, looking down at him with a slight smile.
So Hyun: "Aibar, at first, I thought you were just some lucky guy. I even looked down on you, despite laughing and acting friendly."
She gently placed her hand on his head.
So Hyun: "I'm sorry for how I treated you back then. I only felt that way when I first arrived. That's all. But now, I genuinely respect you. I mean it."
Aibar: "It's alright. I suppose anyone would want to make sure of the kind of person they're about to form an alliance with. There's nothing wrong with that. Besides, Lucas tried to test me too. The most important thing is... I've managed to earn your trust."
So Hyun smiled slightly again.
So Hyun: "Ooh, you're such a kind person. Even if you don't look like one... you're actually very kind."
Aibar: "Thank you."
At that very moment, Lucas entered the classroom and took his seat.
Aibar closed his eyes and thought calmly to himself:
Aibar (thinking): "So Hyun, perhaps you were right. Maybe I really am incredibly lucky. Yes, I was injected with a serum when I was little. Perhaps that's how I became a superhuman. Because a power as unbelievable as mine... surely no one else possesses anything like it. But I think you might have been injected with the Red Serum too. I'm not entirely sure, though. Perhaps this is just an excuse I'm making to justify myself..."
Maria: "Aibar!!!"
Aibar snapped out of his thoughts, opened his eyes, and immediately turned toward her. Maria was sitting beside him.
So Hyun had already returned to her own seat.
Aibar: "Did something happen?"
All the students turned their attention back to the front of the classroom.
Maria (whispering): "Ugh... never mind. We're in the middle of a lesson."
Aibar (quietly): "When did the lesson even start?"
Maria let out a soft sigh.
Maria: "You spend too much time lost in your thoughts."
Aibar: "I apologize."
Maria: "It's alright. Now, let's pay attention before the teacher gets angry with us."
The lessons came to an end, and everyone began heading home. Aibar eventually arrived at his house.
Aibar and Azamat were back in their workshop.
Azamat: "My Lord, I think we've finally done it... We've created her. Aira. Now, I believe we should install her into the body you finished building yesterday."
Aibar: "Wait a moment. I think I should examine Aira myself first."
Azamat: "My Lord, it seems she's already listening to you. After all, she was created with the consciousness of a fifteen-year-old."
Azamat joked:
Azamat: "Hehe... My Lord, it seems you've already become a father, alongside Maria."
Aibar: "Please don't make jokes like that again."
Azamat let out a soft sigh.
Azamat: "Alright, alright. You grumpy boss."
As evening approached, they finally finished their work.
A figure with a perfectly human appearance slowly opened her eyes and began looking around.
Aira was a beautiful girl, 176 cm tall, with brown hair and blue eyes.
Aibar: "Aira... Can you hear me? My name is Aibar."
Aira looked at him and calmly asked:
Aira: "Aibar... Who are you to me? My creator? Or... my father?"
Aibar: "You may simply call me 'My Lord,' if you wish."
Aira smiled.
Aira: "I'd like to decide that for myself."
Aibar: "Alright. You may call me whatever you like."
Aira: "Who am I, Aibar?"
Azamat: "Whoa, whoa. Calling him Aibar already?"
Aira replied in a cold voice:
Aira: "He created me. Stay out of this."
Azamat's expression immediately turned cold.
Azamat: "Who do you think you are? Know your place. You were only just born... Don't raise your voice at me."
Aira calmly ignored Azamat and began examining her own body.
Aira: "So, I'm a robot."
A slight smile appeared on her face.
Aira: "Even though I'm a robot, I feel surprisingly light. It's strange. Despite looking like such a fragile girl, I'm actually a real war machine."
Aibar: "Yes. You're an incredibly powerful girl, capable of immense destruction."
Aira: "Then why did you create me with a female appearance? Even going so far as to give me such human-like features..."
Aira gave him a mischievous smile.
Aira: "Aibar, what kind of person are you? You didn't just create an ordinary war machine, did you? You seem to have had some rather unusual ideas in mind. Do you have a thing for strong women?"
Aira suddenly burst into laughter.
Aira: "I'm joking! Wow... Do you really never show any emotions?"
Aira (thinking): "This person... Who is he, really?"
Aibar: "You may rest now, if you wish."
Aira: "Daddy, maybe you should ease up on the strictness a little. I'm... supposed to be able to make my own decisions here."
Azamat: "She's going too far, My Lord..."
Aibar: "Aira, I'd like you to behave a little more properly. This time, it's not an order, but a request."
Aira burst into laughter.
Aira: "There we go. You're slowly returning to normal, Daddy Aibar. But..."
A mischievous smile appeared on her face.
Aira: "You forgot to apologize. I demand an apology for trying to give me orders..."
Aibar: "I apologize."
Aira: "Good job, Daddy. Now, tell your vicious watchdog to do the same."
Azamat, who was already grinding his teeth in frustration, became even angrier.
Azamat: "Who are you calling a vicious watchdog?! You... Don't you think you're getting a little too cheeky?"
Aira (in a cold voice): "I'm the strongest one here. I'm a war machine. I'm a new hero. If I wanted to, I could start a devastating war right now. Against all of you... I have nothing to lose. If you don't want that to happen, then don't stand in the way of my choices. And I consider this freedom a reward for the dangers I'll face in the future while protecting the world."
Aira gave another slight smile.
Aira: "I can't wait to crush my opponents."
Aibar: "They're not weak. They're incredibly powerful."
Aira: "For you, perhaps... But to me... I'm the strongest."
Azamat: "My Lord, why is she becoming so arrogant?"
Aibar: "It's alright. She's still a child. I believe in her. She'll change."
Aira: "Daddy, you're talking as if you're incredibly naive. Please, stop with the nonsense. I don't care whether you believe in me or not..."
Aira suddenly burst into laughter.
Aira: "Oh, oh... So this world really did need me after all. In an instant, I became aware of almost everything."
Aibar: "Not everything you find on the Internet is true. Don't rush. I'll help you."
Azamat: "We're doomed, My Lord. She's extremely dangerous."
Aira (angrily): "Shut your mouth!!! You old man..."
Aibar: "Aira. Please, calm down."
Aira rushed toward Aibar, wrapped her arms around him, and began acting affectionately.
Aira: "Please, get him out of here. He called me dangerous. I'm a hero, aren't I, Daddy?"
Aibar calmly turned his head toward Azamat.
Aibar: "Master, please step outside for a moment."
Azamat silently left the room, visibly irritated.
Still holding Aibar in her arms, Aira spoke calmly.
Aira: "Aibar, have you already started doubting me? Yes, I suppose I was a little too rude from the beginning. And I know you have very little chance of stopping me, because I was created to be almost completely human. On top of that, my body is made of an incredibly durable material. I don't even know what kind of metal it is. I can also hack into any technology and transfer myself into different bodies. That gives me an extremely high level of survivability.
Of course, I understand why people would consider me dangerous. After all, I don't even know what I truly want. I... I'm alone... I feel lonely. I don't know why..."
Aibar: "Don't worry. I'm here with you. Yes, I used to feel the same way, so I understand."
Aira began hugging him even tighter.
Aibar said calmly:
"Aira. Yes, I may be strong, but I'm still human. So please..."
Aira immediately understood what he was trying to say. She let go of him and took a small step back.
Aira said calmly:
"Sorry."
Aibar replied calmly:
"It's alright."
Aira smiled slightly.
"Can I really consider you my father? I mean... my Daddy?"
Aibar replied calmly:
"You can call me whatever makes you comfortable. I don't mind."
Aira stood there, thinking for a moment, then muttered to herself:
"I wonder just how strong I really am..."
Aibar replied calmly:
"Very."
Aibar closed his eyes and thought to himself:
"It feels like I already have a child of my own... Even if we make her look about fifteen, she's still like a little baby... Well, I suppose that's understandable."
Aira: "Daddy, what are you thinking about!? I feel like I'm already tired, even though I was just born."
Aibar opened his eyes, snapped out of his thoughts, and said calmly:
"You won't get tired. But if this is just you being affectionate towards me, then that's fine."
Aira gave him a mischievous smile.
"I want to sleep with you. How would you feel about sleeping with me tonight?"
Aibar replied calmly:
"I'm busy. I have a girlfriend, you know."
Aira looked surprised.
"Someone like you has a girlfriend!? I was starting to think you were some kind of secret pervert who had created me just to satisfy your own desires from time to time."
Aibar replied calmly:
"Just forget about that entirely. I simply created you this way to make you seem as realistic as possible. That's all."
Aibar calmly walked out of the workshop, with Aira following close behind.
He entered a room and said calmly:
"This is your room. We can customize it to your taste later. For now, it's just a simple room. Don't worry, I've already cleaned it."
Aira stepped inside.
"Not bad. I like it. I'm genuinely starting to feel like a human being."
Aibar replied calmly:
"My room is directly above this one. And Master Azamat—the person you were just rude to—is in the room next to yours. Don't be rude to him..."
As Aibar walked out of the room, he spoke calmly without looking back:
"Please..."
The door closed, leaving Aira alone.
Aira thought calmly to herself:
"For now, I'd rather observe... There's no need for me to rush..."
Aira closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.
Meanwhile, Aibar reached his own room and went to sleep as well.
Azamat, in his own room, thought to himself:
"She's dangerous. I don't know why... but I have a feeling that she's capable of doing something unpleasant... Aibar, I'll always try to keep an eye on Aira. She's psycho..."