episode_0002
by admin“Brown. What are you writing down when you’re not ready to leave work?”
“Ah…I was writing a plan.”
Is it already time to get off work?
As I was writing down the plan, I didn’t realize that time was passing by.
“What is it? Let’s take a look.”
“Wait a minute…”
After finishing the documents I had written, I gathered them together and handed them to my senior.
“Wow, so eager.”
“What is it?”
The team leader and Arn, who were getting ready to leave work next to me, also show interest.
“Hwaseung..gun..?”
“This is your first time seeing it?”
“Hmm…hmm…”
As I watched my team members review and evaluate my plan, I started to feel nervous.
“Could you explain?”
“Yes. First, the method is to insert a fire medium and a bead into the muzzle, ignite the medium with a string on fire, and fire it.”
There is no concept of gunpowder in this world yet.
Therefore, he continued his explanation by referring to it as a medium.
“The loading speed will be slower than that of a bow. However, I think that the slow speed can be compensated for by dividing the soldiers into three groups and operating them in the manner of loading, preparation, and firing.”
“Have you thought about the operation method? You worked hard. So what medium do you use?”
“That…not yet…”
I’m worried about that too.
My memories from my past life include detailed knowledge of the structure and history of firearms, but no knowledge of the most important thing: gunpowder.
Gunpowder is the key to a gun… I felt like I was going crazy because I didn’t know what to do with it.
“Hmm. Come tomorrow and think about it. Let’s get off work now.”
After the team leader’s words, I went on my way home from work.
‘How do you make gunpowder?’
Even if I know the information, I cannot use it.
There is no gunpowder, which is the most important thing, so what can we do with it?
While I was continuing to think, something popped into my head.
[Now, an explosion-crazed alchemist is trying to burn the capital…]
What the person in my memory said.
If we just find the alchemist, wouldn’t we be able to find gunpowder?
‘Where can I find that alchemist?’
I had to find it as quickly as possible.
To prevent the abolition of the department.
…at least to remain in the honey department.
It’s unfair to be kicked out somewhere else without even completing a year.
***
The next morning, I arrived at the department.
Perhaps it was an aftereffect of the meeting that took place yesterday, but my surroundings were more distracting than usual.
“The Ministry of Agriculture still…”
“Rather than there, the Ministry of Health…”
“I heard the Ministry of Magic’s records management department is so good…”
“There, I couldn’t even get off work after dealing with wizards all day…”
Starting with those discussing which department they should be assigned to.
“Let’s enjoy it for now. If I change departments, I won’t be able to enjoy this kind of leisure.”
“That’s right. Let’s go fishing at a nearby lake…”
Even those who enjoy the remaining time as much as possible.
When I arrived at the department and looked around, other team members were also there, unlike usual.
“Ah. brown. Are you here?”
“Yes, team leader. Good morning.”
“Yes. Have you thought about what to do with that medium?”
“I can’t think of anything yet, so I’m going to ask alchemists for advice.”
“I guess so. Then, if you need help, let me know anytime.”
“…So, where should I go to find alchemists?”
“…”
Even the team leader doesn’t know.
It’s a disaster.
While I was hiding my embarrassed expression by wiping my face with both hands, I heard Aren’s words.
“I know! You can probably go to the academy and go to the alchemy department.”
“Ah, thank you. manager? Can I ask you for a favor?”
“But Mr. Brown. Have you ever been to the academy?”
“No.”
“I will go with you then.”
I received an external work permit from my team leader and left the department.
“Ha… The atmosphere was so chaotic that it was uncomfortable to stay there. I’m glad it came out.”
It was just as Aren said.
the weather is good too.
Coming out of the distracting department felt calming.
“…Arn, it looks like you know the academy well?”
“Of course. Even after looking like this, I am a graduate of the Academy.”
Aren says he graduated from the Department of Public Administration.
“Then, have you heard any rumors about the alchemy department?”
“That was a very quiet department. Let’s go and find out today!”
I thought to myself as I headed to the Börn National Academy.
‘Where is the main character and what is he doing?’
The only information about the original work is the explanation I heard from an acquaintance and a little bit of the beginning.
‘He must be running around somewhere.’
I remember joining a mercenary group in the beginning.
After thinking for a moment, I shook my head and thought.
‘Let’s take care of the urgent things first.’
The priority is to find the alchemist who tried to burn the empire.
***
“Luna. Haven’t you given up yet?”
“…Yes.”
A senior frowning as if he were disapproving.
Luna cringed when she saw his expression.
“The professor is calling. Go.”
“…Then…”
Luna Karen bows her head and heads towards the professor.
The whispering voices of seniors can be heard behind her.
“I haven’t given up on that one yet.”
“I mean. I don’t do what I’m told to do, but I keep doing useless things…”
She walked on, trying to ignore the sneers of her seniors.
‘But I’ll be recognized soon… !’
The reason the professor called her must have been because he saw the research materials.
Hoping the professor had changed his mind, she knocked on the professor’s office door.
“This is Luna Karen.”
-come in.
After hearing the professor’s voice, she opened the door and entered the room.
The professor was reading her papers.
“Sit in front.”
“…Yes.”
Karen quietly watched and waited.
How much time has passed?
The professor looked away from the document, looked at Karen, and opened his mouth.
“Okay. Karen.”
“Yes. Professor.”
“I enjoyed reading the report.”
“Thank you..”
– Jumping.
Before Karen could finish thanking her, the professor threw the research materials into the trash can.
“Ah…”
“Okay. That substance you studied. I will not deny that it is a new substance.”
Karen just quietly looked at the data stuck in the trash can.
The professor ignored her reaction and continued talking.
“But that’s it. What good is it if it burns out quickly at best? This kind of thing isn’t even eligible for research support in the first place.”
“…”
“I know you’re smart, but I’d better wake up from the illusion quickly. I hope your next report will be productive. Let’s go now.”
“…Yes…”
Karen stood up quietly.
After taking the research materials stuck in the trash can, I left the professor’s office.
“Ha…”
Throwing the research materials into the trash can in front of her was a blatant disregard for anyone.
‘I worked hard…’
I wanted to get at least a little bit of recognition.
But in the end it was in vain.
She walked away, swallowing her tears.
Suddenly, I remembered the letter I received from Karen a few days ago.
A letter with an unusual pattern stating that he was interested in research.
At the time, I felt uncomfortable for some reason and ignored it, but the letter came to mind again.
‘If you go there… ‘Will I be recognized?’
The meeting place and time were also written down.
‘It was tomorrow night… shall we go…?’
As she was worrying, someone suddenly appeared in front of her.
“Excuse me. Do you know where the alchemy department is?”
“I’m a teaching assistant there…”
Karen calmed her expression and asked.
“Ah, that’s good. We are from the Weapons Research and Development Department.”
‘Did he even cry?’
Brown thought as he looked at her.
With my eyes turning red and moist, I was worried that I might be asking the wrong person.
“Ah…yes…”
Karen still looks like she doesn’t know why she came.
“Sorry if you were in a hurry. I’m looking for advice on alchemy, and I was wondering if I could get some help.”
Aren, who was next to her, answered her.
“Sniff. no. What kind of advice are you here to seek?”
“I came here to find out if there is any information about substances that ignite or burn quickly even with a small impact.”
Karen is slightly surprised by Brown’s words.
He seemed to be looking for something similar to what he was researching.
“Is that so?”
“Yes. I’m looking for you in a hurry, so… First of all, I’m John Brown from the Weapons Research and Development Department.”
“This is Mera Aren.”
“This is Luna Karen. Just follow me. I don’t know if this is what you’re looking for, but I’ll show you.”
Following Luna’s guidance, the three moved to the laboratory.
“Please wait here for a moment.”
Karen left them waiting in front of the building for a while and headed to the lab.
***
“Is this what I’m looking for?”
After Karen entered the building, Aren spoke.
“I hope so.”
Brown answered her and waited for Karen to come out.
After some time, she comes back with something.
“I don’t know if this is right.”
Saying that, Karen poured the potion bottle into the sandbox she brought with her.
The black powder inside was scattered onto the sand.
After spraying an appropriate amount, she began chanting a magic spell.
Brown and Aren watched with bated breath.
“…Fire.”
-It’s a disaster.
Small flames flickered on the black powder.
-Whaaaah.
Soon, the black powder begins to burn fiercely.
Brown smiled at the sight.
‘found. gunpowder.’
Now we can begin manufacturing firearms.
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