Tech Hero in Another World
Chapter 34: [33] Armored Tactical Trial

Chapter 34: [33] Armored Tactical Trial

Ren ignored the fearful gazes of the elf children, who remained wary of him. Instead of explaining further, he turned his attention to Alfred, the male tiger who had long been his traveling companion. Despite being just an animal, Alfred possessed remarkable intelligence, capable of understanding commands and conversations with surprising clarity.

"Is the area clear? No more enemies?" Ren asked in a calm yet firm tone.

Alfred let out a low growl, his deep voice vibrating in the cold night air. Then, he flicked his tail slightly before nodding his head.

"Grauugh."

Ren narrowed his eyes, processing the response. "Mmm... so there are no other troops?" he muttered. "Alright... In that case, that means they were either split up, or..."

He paused for a moment.

"Or they’ve already been taken to the royal fortress," he continued, his voice turning more serious.

As those words left his mouth, Shua suddenly stiffened. Her thoughts immediately raced to one person—her mother.

Without hesitation, her small hands reached out and grabbed the hem of Ren’s clothing, pulling at it forcefully.

"Mom...!!" she cried, her voice nearly breaking into sobs. "Please save my mom!!"

Ren was briefly startled by the tug and looked down at the little girl staring up at him with wide, desperate eyes. Her dirt-streaked face was still wet with tears that had yet to dry.

Beneath her fear, Shua no longer cared who this man was. All she knew was that he had slaughtered all the wicked people who had kidnapped them. This man was strong enough to do what no one else in her village could.

If anyone could save her mother, it was him.

Ren observed the little girl with an unreadable expression. Her tiny hands still clutched his clothes tightly, as if afraid he would disappear at any moment.

He let out a deep sigh before glancing back at Alfred and Bella.

"If they’re at the fortress..." he muttered to himself, "then there’s a good chance they’re still alive."

Shua bit her lip, anxiously awaiting his next words. Her heart was filled with fear... but also hope.

And finally, Ren raised his hand and gently patted Shua’s small head.

"Alright," he said, his voice steady but now carrying a hint of resolve. "We’re going there."

Shua’s eyes widened, and tears welled up once more—not from fear this time, but from sheer relief.

After assessing the situation, Ren realized one problem—his vehicle wasn’t large enough to transport all the children to the fortress at once. They would have to be taken to a safer location first before he continued his mission to rescue the captured elves.

With measured steps, Ren crouched before the group of frightened elf children. Their eyes remained wary, some still hiding behind each other.

"Listen carefully," he said, his voice calm but firm. "I’ll take you somewhere safe before heading to the fortress."

The children remained silent, exchanging uncertain glances.

Ren took a deep breath, then gestured toward Bella and Alfred, who stood tall behind him. Though the tigers looked intimidating, they remained still, as if understanding that the children were still terrified.

"These two are my companions. If any bad people or monsters come, they’ll protect you."

The children stared at Bella and Alfred with frightened eyes. Even after hearing they weren’t a threat, their instincts still found it hard to trust such massive creatures.

But at the same time, Shua also hesitated. To her, humans were just as terrifying—but the man before her had proven that not all humans were evil.

As she struggled to overcome her fear, something brushed against her leg.

Shua looked down and gasped.

Bella’s cubs—three small tiger kittens—were sniffing at her legs with curiosity. One of them even nudged its head against her, as if asking to be petted.

"A-ah..." Shua tensed, but she didn’t step back.

The other elf children also turned their attention to the tiger cubs. Compared to Bella and Alfred, they were much smaller. Though they still resembled large cats, they looked far less threatening than their mother.

One of the elf children hesitantly reached out, gently touching the soft fur of one of the cubs.

"They’re... warm," the child whispered in disbelief.

Seeing that, the children’s fear started to ease—just a little.

Ren observed the change in their expressions and nodded inwardly. At least this was a step toward making them feel safer.

"So?" he asked again, looking at Shua and the others. "Can you stay here for a while and wait for us to return?"

Shua glanced at the tiger cubs, who were now casually rolling on the ground. Then, she raised her face and met Ren’s gaze with newfound determination.

"Don’t... take too long," she said softly, but her voice carried hope.

Ren gave a faint smile. "I’ll be back as soon as I can."

With that, he turned and walked toward his vehicle. Once he reached the driver’s seat, his hands pressed a few buttons on the control panel. Suddenly, a mechanical hum filled the night air.

Vrrrr... Clank! Clank!

Metal shifted, wheels rotated, and the exterior of the vehicle began to transform. Additional armor plating rose from its sides, mechanical panels slid into place, and the sound of hydraulics echoed through the air.

The vehicle had morphed into a highly advanced portable workshop.

The elf children stared in awe, their mouths hanging open. To them, Ren’s vehicle had already been an incomprehensible object. But seeing it change shape before their very eyes—this was something beyond their understanding.

"W-what... is that?" one child whispered in a trembling voice.

Shua also stared at the vehicle, her fingers clutching her clothes tightly. A massive metal machine that moved on its own... Was this magic? Or something even more terrifying?

But Ren paid no mind to their shock. He merely muttered to himself while activating the systems inside the vehicle.

"I should’ve run some tests on this armor first... but the situation is urgent." His voice remained calm, but there was a slight hint of excitement.

His eyes scanned a small screen on the dashboard, checking the various indicators that were lighting up.

"And this prototype has never been tested in a real battle... I don’t even know how long it’ll last before malfunctioning." His fingers typed swiftly on a hidden keyboard.

On the screen, a program booted up, displaying schematics of the vehicle alongside several technical data points.

Taking a deep breath, Ren finally made his decision.

"But it’s worth a try."

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