Aftermath: Helena's Summer Vacation <Part 2>

We won! I can't believe we actually won!

...I was hoping this might happen, so I think it's okay to celebrate. Hurray, we did it!

Look, Tesla... I have never seen Helena happier.

Quite. It's just what we wanted to see. What a lovely smile.

It shines brighter than any alternating or direct current.

Indeed... It truly does shine brighter than any direct or alternating current. What a wonderful smile...

Master, thank you for your support.

And you two, thank you so much for all your hard work. I love you both!

...Whew! It may have been one hectic race, but it sure was fun!

I can't remember the last time I cut loose like this. It reminded me of the time before I founded the Theosophy Association, when I used to travel the world singing the praises of freedom.

I was so carefree back then. No responsibilities, just going wherever the wind took me...

... ...

I guess I should thank you two again, huh. Thanks, Mr. Edison. Thanks, Mr. Tesla.

Not at all, my dear. All we ever wanted was for you to enjoy yourself.

Indeed. We always end up making trouble for you, so we thought you needed some much-deserved relaxation.

If anything, we wish you would rely on us more. That man there may only be good for mass production...

...but I can make any custom order your heart desires.

So whether you need something mass-produced, or something of high quality, you need only ask.

Good point. Thanks, you two. It's good to know I can keep relying on you in the future.

...At any rate, I still never imagined I would actually end up winning.

I guess it just goes to show what you can do when you put your mind to it.

I admit, it HAD occurred to me that I could win thanks to the Mahatma's guidance...but I still couldn't have done it without you two helping me.

Especially since I only went into it thinking it would be nice if I could relieve a bit of stress.

Now I'm not even sure what to do with all this prize money. Hmm...

...I believe I may have an idea!

Oh really? Hehe. I wonder what it could be!

Good, good.

It would seem that Madame Blavatsky has faced her stress head-on, and succeeded brilliantly at eliminating it.

Truly a wonderful turn of events. Wouldn't you agree, Fujimaru?

Precisely.

Well, I don't know about that.

I merely believed that trying my hand at playing the villain for once might make for an amusing change of pace.

Though I do believe I shouldn't go making a habit of it.

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At any rate, this case is closed. If you have a moment to spare, I would encourage you to pay her a visit as well.

Ishtar's race may have ended, but the same cannot be said of summer. One should make the most of one's leisure time.

...Hm? Me?

Oh no, I have far too many things to do. Hahaha, truly, a detective's work is never done!

There! It's done!

Wow, that's amazing. It has even more magical energy than it did before!

Is this...

Indeed, it's an advanced Kumara Wheel that I designed and developed myself! I call it

I call it the Crimson Thunderwheel! Its power and speed are indeed akin to a bolt of red lightning!

You bastard! Are you trying to take all the credit again!?

That is rich coming from you, who just claimed to have developed it by yourself!

We were supposed to introduce it as a collaborative project: a new futuristic motorbike, complete and perfect in every way!

...There you have it, Helena. This is a token of our gratitude to show how much we appreciate everything you do for us. Please accept it.

There you go again!

Thanks, you two! It's wonderful!

With this, I bet I could explore to the ends of the earth...no, the whole universe!

It's so Mahatma! I love it!

...Okay, let's not waste any time. Why don't we take it for a test drive? Go on, you two, hurry up and get into the Thunderdome.

H-hm?

But, we designed it perfectly, so as not to require any support...

Don't be silly. We're not racing anymore, we're just going for a drive! Now hop in and let's get going!