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by admin“…Could you please reconsider.”
“A revolver?”
“Yes. I admit that it is an innovative firearm, but I think it is still too early to release it to the private sector.”
The Director of Intelligence told the Director of the Institute about the concerning situation.
“…Even for those whose status is certain.”
“I don’t know what variables will arise.”
The director of the research institute thought for a moment after hearing his opinion.
“That makes sense. It was too hasty to judge. Disclosure to the private sector will not be withdrawn.”
“However, I think it would be a shame to neglect a revolver…”
The Director of Intelligence, who was watching the head of the research institute, slowly opened his mouth.
“Fuuhu. Do you guys plan to try it?”
The director of the institute soon realized his intentions.
“The generous ammo capacity, firepower, and small size will definitely be helpful to our agents.”
“I understand. Then…”
In his judgment, it was safe to say that the revolver was a custom-made weapon for intelligence agents.
Of course, personal selfishness could not be ignored either.
***
The Empire is in the process of investing in facilities for the production of bolt-action rifles and metal bullets, as previously suggested by Brown, by combining magical engineering and steam engines.
And the first production of .45-caliber bullets was in progress at the bullet production facility where construction was completed.
Due to high production costs and low quantity, it is still difficult to supply it to the military.
Still, it will be enough to sell to the private sector.
‘What will happen?’
Brown imagined what the revolver’s reaction would be.
Although the city center is relatively safe.
If you travel to the outskirts or outside the city, you may face some dangerous situations.
In this situation, wouldn’t revolvers be in demand for self-defense?
Additionally, it could stimulate the collecting desires of wealthy nobles.
Even in my past life, I could not ignore the demand for firearms in the civilian market.
“It seems difficult to release revolvers to the public.”
“Ahh…”
However, Brown’s hopes were in vain.
The research director said while looking at the revolver prototype.
“There are concerns that the technology may be leaked. Since you can easily carry it there, you never know what problems might arise. It’s a problem that needs to be approached slowly.”
If firearms are released into the public, some kind of accident may occur.
Additionally, the problem of technology leakage could not be ignored.
“I see…”
“Still, there is demand in some fields.”
Revolvers are said to be given priority to high-ranking officers and special departments.
It was not bad news since the supply of revolvers had not been canceled.
Another place that regretted this news was the workshop that produced the prototype of the commissioned revolver.
“It’s a shame…”
If revolvers were released to the private sector, craftsmen were laughing at the idea of producing and selling revolvers decorated with gold and jewels, targeting wealthy high-ranking nobles and merchant owners.
However, the private disclosure failed, and this came to nothing.
Still, it didn’t mean there were no orders.
They soon started working to fill orders.
***
“Ha. I’m exhausted.”
The soldiers who defeated the demon beast began to catch their breath as they looked at the corpse.
Brightly colored blood vessels, bloodshot eyes.
And it’s huge too.
The soldiers’ expressions frown at the strange appearance, different from that of ordinary animals.
These strange creatures are nothing more than low-level demon beasts.
Even experienced soldiers had to stay alert to subdue it without harm.
“Isn’t something strange?”
One of them opened his mouth.
“What.”
“It seems like demonic beasts are appearing much more frequently than before.”
According to his opinion, the appearance of demonic beasts was gradually becoming more frequent.
The demon beasts I used to see once or twice a week.
But recently, demonic beasts have been appearing once a day.
“Now that I think about it…”
“I think so too.”
“Oh shit. Fucking bastards.”
Soldiers pouring out complaints.
“But, it would be much easier if we had a wizard…”
“?”
“Hehe, look at this crazy guy.”
The soldiers look at the words of the new soldier with a straight face.
“What an unfortunate thing to say. Ugh.”
“Ugh. Fuck.”
“Look at you making stupid noises in case you’re a foreigner.”
“Why…are you like that?”
In response to the puzzled recruit’s question, the soldiers open their mouths.
“I’ll just skip it this time. Listen carefully.”
“…Yep!”
“You can’t trust those bastards called wizards.”
“That…what…”
“Northerners didn’t like wizards to begin with. But a decisive incident occurred that made me hate it.”
“What incident are you talking about?”
“Before, wizards had conducted experiments near this territory.”
The senior soldier began to explain while quieting his voice.
“It was an experiment to see if circles could be raised with a human heart.”
“Circle…you mean?”
“Yes. They kidnapped people near their territory and conducted experiments on them.”
“…”
“The experiment was conducted in secret, but the previous lord took an interest in the case of people disappearing one after another, and what the soldiers dispatched to investigate saw…”
The new soldier was startled by the words of the senior soldier.
“You should say that too. Besides those bastards, there were also those in the north who tried to open the portal to the demon world.”
“Anyway, since then, Northerners have lowered their standards for wizards. You too be careful. From now on, don’t even use the magician’s magic hat.”
Of course, not all wizards do this.
However, due to prejudice against wizards and a decisive incident, the northerners came to hate wizards.
“…Okay.”
The recruit said with a confused expression.
“What’s going on?”
At that moment, the ten seals who came looking around opened their mouths.
“It’s no big deal.”
“Draw. Let’s start with the capture.”
“Yay.”
At his words, the soldiers began chopping off the heads of the demon beast corpses.
A magic stone was revealed between the broken skulls.
The soldiers took out the magic stone, roughly rubbed the buried brain fluid on the snow, and handed it to the Ten Seals.
“It’s a magic stone.”
“…It’s a disaster.”
Although the number of magic beasts increased, the quality of magic stones coming out of their bodies was similar to before.
Still, it does not mean that there is no demand for low-level magic stones, so the Ten Seals said as they took the magic stones.
“Let’s just burn that body and go back. It’s so cold I’m dying.”
Even for a Northerner, today was particularly cold.
Before long, the burning corpse of the demonic beast appeared.
As always, the smell was bad.
After finishing disposing of the demonic beast’s corpse, they walked on.
“How was your day?”
“Sucks.”
“Keke. Thank you for your hard work.”
After returning to the barracks, they unpacked their weapons and prepared to rest.
“Are you going to report right away?”
“That’s right.”
“Why does it seem like you’ve become busier after wearing the ten seal?”
“But they give you more money.”
“I’m a bit jealous of that.”
***
“Soldiers’ fatigue is gradually accumulating.”
“I see.”
Meanwhile, the Northern Grand Duke was being briefed on the current situation.
“The appearance of demonic beasts has been particularly frequent recently. Is there anything suspicious?”
“Still investigating.”
“Umm…”
The appearance of demonic beasts became more frequent.
A low-level magic beast, or a mid-level magic beast.
Sometimes low-level demon beasts appeared in groups of two or three, but it was still worth holding on.
However, the soldiers’ accumulating fatigue could not be ignored.
And if the number of swarming demonic beasts increases or the appearance of intermediate demonic beasts becomes more frequent…
widely. widely.
The Grand Duke, who was pounding on the table and pondering, opened his mouth.
“What about the firearms that were being tested in some squads?”
“No significant effect was seen.”
The firearm they received support from the empire was a matchlock gun.
It was difficult to use in the cold and windy conditions of the North.
Even if the conditions to use firearms are met.
It was effective for low-level magic beasts, but it did not work for mid-level magic beasts.
This is because of its tenacious vitality that tenaciously endures even when hit by bullets.
Still, knights can subdue mid-level demon beasts.
But what if mid-level demon beasts appear in groups?
Or, if the number of low-level demonic beasts increases.
A solution was needed.
“Did you say that the place that made the matchlock was the Weapons Research Institute?”
“Yes.”
“I would like to entrust the request directly.”
“If it is a request…”
“Firearms that are easy to subdue demonic beasts. If we could introduce this, we could also reduce soldiers’ fatigue.”
“…Let me check.”
“Please.”
Eventually, the Northern Grand Duke was left alone in his office.
‘If that doesn’t work, hiring a wizard…’
After thinking for a moment, his face distorted.
***
“Request came in.”
“A request?”
“Yes. It’s a request from the Grand Duke of the North.”
The director of the research institute handed the document to Brown.
‘It’s a weapon that works even for intermediate level demon beasts…’
The requirements were as follows:
Firepower that can stop even mid-level demons.
Not affected by climate.
Easy aiming and shooting.
Fast loading.
Easy to manage.
‘This…is a shotgun?’
Brown’s head turned quickly.
‘Metal shells…black gunpowder is used as a charge…and the wards…’
A firearm that can be loaded quickly, easily aimed, and can project strong firepower twice in succession.
And, it is a firearm that has a simple structure and can be easily maintained.
There is probably no firearm better suited for this than the double barrel shotgun.
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