Chapter 10: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Alexa Robot Uniform

Dean had started to get better again, and the man could move freely as usual. Alexa, still in the man's room, watched him closely.

"So, are you going back to the battlefield?" asked Alexa who was sitting at the iron table.

Dean's attention, who was looking west, was diverted to Alexa and then nodded.

Alexa nodded her head slowly.

The girl had been thinking a lot lately, especially when rereading the notes Harlan gave Alexa, the notes of the Azlan human who was considered a prophecy.

"I've thought about it," said Alexa.

Dean watched from a distance of three meters.

"I think, maybe I can help on the battlefield too. Although I'm not so sure, I want to try," Alexa admitted later and looked at Dean who folded his arms in front of his chest.

There was no comment from Dean as if the man wanted to let Alexa convey everything the girl had thought before.

"So, invite me when you return to the battlefield later," continued Alexa.

Dean was silent, making Alexa awkward.

Alexa had thought about it as best she could in the time that the girl thought was enough. There were many things that Alexa had to find out first. If Azlan's prophecy was indeed hers, then Alexa would find what she had been looking for. If Alexa could find a way to stop the war, then she would also find a way back.

"Are you sure?" Dean's deep voice greeted the girl's hearing as she lowered her face.

Alexa lifted her face to look at the man again and nodded her head confidently.

"Yes. I'm sure. So, please help me," Alexa said.

This time Dean nodded his head and moved closer to Alexa.

"Then, can you defend yourself?" Dean asked, making Alexa a little confused.

"Yes, I can," the girl replied.

Indeed, Alexa could defend herself and was a black belt, but Alexa didn't know if her martial arts skills would be useful in a robot world that used more weapons and technology than physicality.

"Then, I'll take you to train," Dean said.

Alexa's eyes widened when she heard the man's words. A surprise for Alexa who had thought Dean might not allow it.

"Seriously?" Alexa agreed.

"Yes," Dean answered briefly but firmly.

Alexa's smile immediately widened at that moment.

"But, you will only be trained by me," Dean said. "Even if someone wants to help, you will only be helped by Azura, no one else. So, stay with me, it is my responsibility and obligation to take care of you," continued the man who was now standing two steps away from where Alexa was sitting at the table.

Of course, Alexa would not mind and nodded in agreement.

“Okay.” The girl smiled widely as a sign that she was very happy.

Dean just stared in silence. If only Alexa could pay close attention to him, Dean smiled thinly until it was not visible at all.

“Then, can we start now?” Dean offered.

Alexa nodded once again but this time more enthusiastically.

Dean suddenly reached out his hand to help Alexa get off the table she was sitting on. Alexa accepted the outstretched hand and jumped off the table while laughing a little impatiently to immediately train with the man.

However, Alexa was hesitant to jump into the battlefield because, in her entire life, she had never been in an area of heated conflict. Alexa had always been peaceful, never once felt fear due to war, heard the panicked screams of people trying to save themselves, or any riots that occurred. Even so, Alexa decided to dare to jump into the battlefield. But before that Alexa would train with Dean for the next step that the man had promised earlier.

They arrived at a special place to train. Not only the two of them were there, but there were also several robots that were training there. The area was a training centre around Dean's house.

Alexa looked at the place. If on Earth, the place was a military training ground, there was a shooting range, a large field for heavy training and challenges, or a boxing ring. In the field where robots are being trained by Melvin, Alexa can easily recognize the man even from a distance.

"Hi," Azura greeted as she approached Alexa and Dean.

Azura seemed happy to see Alexa there.

"So, are you going to train?" Azura asked. Alexa nodded.

"Alexa will explain the function of the buttons on the uniforms you wear, as well as the power in them. For now, you will train with Azura. I will supervise while training the others," Dean said to Alexa.

Understanding what Dean said, Azura nodded her head.

"Okay. You don't need to worry about that," said Alexa who agreed.

Azura was even happier if she was with Alexa even though it was just training.

After saying that Dean left to join Melvin.

Today, and the next few days, the battlefield is in a ceasefire, that's why the robots fighting on the front lines are training led by Dean and Melvin and other robots that Alexa doesn't know at all.

Azura took Alexa to a place not far from there because it wasn't in that area.

Arriving in a special quiet room. Azura said she would explain about the uniform that Alexa was wearing, there were advantages and disadvantages there too. Alexa just nodded.

“I’m curious about something. Can I ask you a question?” Alexa started the conversation before starting the training.

Azura looked at Alexa.

“Yes, of course. Just tell me, what’s your question?” Azura replied.

“Who was that sexy female robot yesterday? Master Harlan told me not to be too curious about that woman. But, I need an answer,” Alexa finally said.

After that day, Alexa only kept the question in her heart because she couldn’t ask Dean at all, even if Alexa asked, the man wouldn’t necessarily answer because Harlan had given a warning first.

“Seeing that woman reminded me of you. So I thought it was Jasmine,” Alexa said.

However, Azura chuckled.

“That woman is the leader in the command centre, who sets the strategy on the battlefield. Her name is Maria. We call her Commander Maria. In the past, before Dean, Commander Maria led the troops before being placed in the command centre,” Azura explained.

Alexa looked amazed to hear that. Alexa immediately imagined if Maria led the war troops, how great the woman would be even though she was a robot.

"However, because he was placed as a commander, the rules are very strict and must be obeyed, otherwise the punishment will be more severe. Dean who was chosen as the commander was under heavy pressure from Commander Maria who could not accept even the slightest defeat," continued Azura.

Hearing that, Alexa could only nod her head. No wonder, Maria seemed unhappy when Dean was injured, and they suffered a narrow defeat. Her cold tone emphasized that there would be no negotiation from the defeat.

"However, because Dean is great at leading troops after Commander Maria, no one can disturb Dean. Including Commander Maria herself because Dean has rules that must also be obeyed by anyone, including officials. Dean doesn't like to be bossed around," Azura seemed busy with the transparent screen in front of her, directing the screen to Alexa to scan the girl.

Alexa herself just listened, and then she found out that Dean was a man of principle and also firm. Someone who doesn't like to be bossed around. If they were on Earth, Dean would be the centre of attention of her ideal man for the girl. "However, I suggest you don't bother with Commander Maria. Although she is great at leading, she is still a female robot who does not want any competition in terms of appearance," said Azura, giving Alexa a little more information about Maria.

"I will keep that in mind. Thank you for the advice, Azura," said Alexa.

Azura nodded, "With pleasure," she said.

The screen in front of Alexa displayed various notifications about the uniform she was currently wearing.

"Now, let's get started," said Azura. Alexa nodded.

The uniform worn by Alexa had various buttons. On the right arm was a button for communication, and there was a button to bring up a protective helmet while on the battlefield. The helmet also displayed current data and situations such as screens, and other systems that made it easier for Alexa to analyze the situation. Not only did it bring up the helmet, but the button on Alexa's right arm could also make the girl disappear.

Azura seemed to smile in satisfaction while Alexa was surprised by what happened.

"Try your left side. "Your right side is better," said Azura.

On the left arm was a button to display the uniform's power.

"Each uniform worn by the robot has a different power. Try pressing the button on your left arm to find out what power you have," Azura explained.

Alexa followed the girl's instructions and started pressing the small button on her left arm.

A bluish light emerged from Alexa's fingertips as the girl pressed the button. They were silent for a moment. Azura checked the transparent screen to find out what powers Alexa had gained.

"Your powers are, healer, and long-range shooter," Azura said reading the information displayed by the transparent screen, system.

Alexa remembered when she accidentally touched Dean's injured arm and emitted a bluish light then pointed it at the wound and miraculously the wound closed.

"Shooter and healer powers?" Alexa wanted to make sure what Azura said was accurate.

"Yes. Try pointing your hand there," Azura pointed her hand forward, to an object in the distance.

Alexa nodded and followed Azura's instructions. But for the first time it didn't work, no sound came out of Alexa's hand until the girl changed her hand movement style. When her middle finger and index finger were pressed together, her thumb was straight, and her three fingers formed a hand pole, then light that formed a bullet came out of Alexa's fingertips and shot the object even though it was floating.

The second time she tried the gun and shot the object in front, Alexa hit the target and the girl looked happy.

“However, if you use it too often, you will quickly run out of power. That is its weakness,” Azura finally told her weakness.

Alexa understood that.

“You said healer and shooter?” Alexa asked and Azura nodded. “I once accidentally touched Dean’s injured arm, and it happened to close,” Alexa explained.

“How did you do it?” Azura asked.

Alexa put her index and middle fingers together and pointed them at her arm. A soft bluish light emerged from her fingertips.

“Wow!” Azura exclaimed. “That’s amazing. It’s rare for a uniform to have healing powers,” the girl explained.

Alexa smiled happily.

“However, it also has a weakness. If you use it too often and for a long period, your power will be absorbed and it will be dangerous for you. So Alexa, for the two powers you have, you have to use them carefully and wisely,” Azura explained.

Even so, Alexa was still happy and listened to what Azura said. Those are the advantages and disadvantages of Alexa's robot uniform.

After that, they finished observing Alexa's uniform when someone came from behind.