episode_0024
by adminThe day when a country was erased from the map by the magic of an archmage.
An incident that shocked the entire country and shocked the wizards.
Since then, the magic world has devoted much attention to the study of defensive magic.
You can’t let your guard down and have an entire country erased in an instant, right?
In this situation, Black Shield’s Daisuki wizard appeared like a comet.
[I found a way to neutralize the magic core. Can this make us safe from magic attacks?]
The magic world pays attention to innovative research results.
Since then, we have reached the current era through continuous improvement of defensive magic spells.
Depending on the mana and skill of the wizard casting the spell, the number of spells that a wizard can block varies greatly.
Therefore, the battle between wizards degenerated into a fight that required a high level of concentration.
Rather than superiority in magical firepower, it is about who can block or bypass with defensive magic and deliver more effective hits.
The situation became fixed, and the doctrine of engagement was established in a way that the wizards fought on defense while the knights and infantry competed.
This was an immutable tactical doctrine that is still in use today, but a variable appeared.
guns and cannons.
Someone evaluates them like this.
[It can increase the firepower of a single soldier like a wizard.]
Some people laughed at it as an overestimation, but at least those who had experienced combat sympathized with that statement.
In particular, the military of the Kingdom of Heirne desperately sympathized with those words.
“Is it possible for the fortress to collapse without being able to withstand for a day or two?”
“How should we stop the empire in the future?”
“The kingdom’s army is not yet ready…”
“Damn, stop it somehow!”
Close combat is inferior to firepower.
The fortress was also breached.
Of course, the cannon did not collapse the castle walls quickly.
It is true that some of the walls that could not withstand the impact were broken.
However, the firepower of the cannon was not enough to quickly collapse the castle walls.
It would have taken a long time to bring down the castle wall with the firepower of modern cannons.
Still, it was enough to divert the attention of the kingdom’s magicians.
Taking advantage of the attention of the kingdom’s magicians focused on the cannon, the firepower of the imperial army’s magicians was concentrated on the castle walls.
Several wizards tried to block the attack, but it was not enough.
And the castle wall soon collapsed.
Through this gap, the knights of the empire began to rush in.
The troops inside the fortress, embarrassed by the wall collapsing so easily, were unable to stop it, and it fell quickly.
The kingdom’s army was desperate.
“Further advances must be prevented!”
“How to stop it?”
I didn’t think this war could be won.
As the imperial army’s morale increased, the kingdom’s army became more desperate.
***
“How about advancing quickly like this?”
The atmosphere of the imperial military was relaxed.
“In times like this, you have to be calm.”
“Yes. There’s no need to overdo it.”
“Then they might give themselves a chance to counterattack. Wouldn’t it be better to speed up the advance?”
The meeting was going on as usual, but none of them thought they were going to lose.
The war was going very favorably.
“I conquered the fortress easily this time, but I don’t know what will happen to the next fortress.”
“Yes. This time, it is correct to say that he was embarrassed by the firepower of the cannon and was exposed to a magic attack.”
“Still, it can be said that it has been proven that cannons can cause damage to castle walls.”
“If only the firepower of the cannon could be further increased…”
“At that time, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to attack the fortress with cannons.”
The topic of the meeting suddenly focused on the firepower of cannons.
“…I’d like to place an order.”
“A bigger and stronger cannon?”
“Ah…”
***
“Looks like things are going well.”
“What.”
“War.”
“Ah.”
McColson was reading the newspaper.
“They pushed from the border to the fortress in five days. It has various things written on it. The knights and wizards of the empire are the strongest…sheesh. Your story is also written.”
“Give me.”
“Still reading…ha.”
Brown took away his newspaper.
“Hmm…”
“I want to see it too.”
Karen also joined in and started reading the newspaper.
Perkerson Cap Rifles and Minietans were not mentioned.
Only a small amount was distributed, and the information has not yet been released to the public.
However, cannons and matchlocks are innovative weapons… and they are the product of genius weapons developer John Brown and…
“Ugh.”
Brown closed the newspaper.
“I was watching it well. Is it because you’re embarrassed to be written about in the newspaper?”
“It’s not like that.”
“Hehe. Could you please move your hand away from covering the newspaper so I can finally see it?”
“That’s a bit…”
“That’s the newspaper I was reading. Wouldn’t everyone please go? Don’t disturb the view.”
Brown turned his attention from the newspaper and returned to his seat.
‘First of all, I asked to increase the firepower of the cannon…’
The simplest way is to increase the size of the cannon.
If you increase your weight class, you will be able to break through castle walls without difficulty.
But Brown thought differently.
‘How about improving the artillery shell instead?’
It fires shells that explode in the same way as high explosive bombs.
Anyway, the firepower of the wizards is enough to destroy the castle wall.
In this situation, rather than increasing the weight of the cannon, I thought it would be better to clearly attract the enemy’s attention with a single cannonball.
This would be good to use in close combat as well.
‘I’m wondering how to make it.’
How should artillery shells be improved?
A shell made with a simple wick that explodes over time.
Or, a shell with a detonator that explodes on impact.
The quickest thing to make would be a wick-type shell.
However, it would be much more convenient to use a shell with a detonator than a core type where you have to worry about the burning time…
‘Well, shells are consumables anyway.’
Brown decided to take it slow.
It was a problem that could be improved upon if technology developed.
The immediate possibility is a deep-type artillery shell.
He was about to finish writing the plan.
“Mmm. Excuse me.”
“?”
Those entering the laboratory.
He was wearing a neat uniform.
‘It looks like a military conquest…’
Among them, a middle-aged man opened his mouth.
“I am Ergil Lingham, member of the Imperial Army. Thanks to you, the war is going smoothly. I came here to say thank you.”
“Oh, no. Due to the outstanding performance of the imperial army…”
“Hehe. I won’t deny that either. Still, it’s thanks to the weapons you made, so I came to say thank you. And this is a small gift from the military.”
“Ugh, all this…”
It contained various alcohol, desserts, and valuables.
For a small gift, it seems burdensome.
Brown and Karen were shocked.
McColson showed no particular reaction.
They just looked like they didn’t deserve this much.
“It’s not a big deal, so don’t stress about it. Also, we would like to try using the next batch of rifles produced…”
‘Somehow, there were a lot of them.’
He didn’t just come to say thank you.
Brown opened his mouth with difficulty.
“As for distribution, it is not under our jurisdiction…it seems difficult to give a definite answer.”
It’s not that there is no way, but I didn’t want to get involved in something pointless and cause trouble.
“Hehe. I guess there was a lack of sincerity. Prepare a little more…”
“Why are you here?”
“Then you…”
“Eight. Get out of the way first. My name is Herman Leder, a member of the Imperial Army. What about the production of the next rifle…”
Another person participated in the war.
“You’re late. The conversation is already over.”
“But he hasn’t talked to us yet. Unlike your decision, this is a small token of gratitude…”
“Whew…I didn’t say the conversation was over…”
“Aren’t the decisions made by the authors? Don’t disturb me. Ha, I can’t believe you’re trying to get a rifle like that. Aren’t you too conscienceless?”
“What? Come out.”
“A request for a duel? Nothing bad…”
The atmosphere takes a strange turn.
Why do military officers want to fight in a weapons lab?
The lab personnel were confused.
“Get out of the way.”
Just then, a savior appeared.
“Ah, Research Institute Director.”
“I don’t know what the situation is while I’ve been away for a while.”
The director of the research institute arrived with his secretary.
“Kuhm…”
“Excuse me.”
The officers seemed to know that this was a problematic action and walked away with embarrassed expressions on their faces.
“Tsk. Did you hear their unit or name? Well, it’s not urgent right now, so let’s skip it. Let me start by saying congratulations. New people will be joining the lab soon.”
“If it’s a new member…”
“I mean your successors. And, the empire highly values your research achievements. Please continue to work hard.”
“Yes.”
After finishing speaking, the director of the research institute headed to his office.
“Wow, they say I’m the successor.”
“Umm.”
The staff at the research institute expressed their expectations.
‘He’s my successor…’
Brown glanced at McColson for a moment.
‘I wish it was normal rather than that.’
It was his little wish.
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