episode_0025
by admin“When will it come?”
“Wouldn’t it take about a month to come?”
“Hmm. It would be nice if they were useful people.”
A successor did not come immediately.
Still, if a successor comes, things will get a little easier.
‘what. First, start with the cannonballs…’
First, focus on what you are doing now.
The design of the core-type incandescent bomb has been roughly completed.
‘Next is the howitzer.’
Brown planned to use existing cannons.
If the cannon stand is improved to increase the blind spot, it can be used as a howitzer.
The range can also be increased, and it will be able to be quickly deployed to the battlefield in the current situation.
‘This should be enough.’
After finalizing the howitzer design, Brown turned to Karen.
“Karen. Are you busy?”
“Oh, Mr. Brown? Smokeless gunpowder is still…”
“Mmm. I want to ask you one more thing.”
He showed Karen a drawing of a deep-type incendiary bomb.
“Ah…is this a method of filling gunpowder inside a shell and exploding it?”
“That’s right.”
“It’s a good way to increase killing power with one shell.”
“That’s right, but don’t you think there will be a lot of variables on the battlefield if it’s a deep terrain type?”
“I guess so…right?”
“So…”
Brown explained to Karen about delayed detonators, or impact detonators.
“Is something like this… possible?”
“Eh. That…yes…”
“Haha. Thank you always.”
“Ehehe…”
Karen smiles today too.
After finishing his conversation with Karen, Brown headed to the lab director.
“Ha. It’s an exploding bullet.”
The approval of the research institute director was also dropped.
Now, all that remains is to wait for the prototype to come out.
As always, things went smoothly.
‘It may take a little while, though.’
If scorching bombs are introduced into the battlefield, many people will die again.
Although this part was a bit tricky, Brown calmed down to some extent.
‘It would be okay if we could reduce the damage from the imperial army.’
I decided to think that way for now.
***
If one were to pick a place that eagerly awaits news from a weapons research center, it would of course be the military.
Just then, new news arrived.
“Did you hear that story?”
“You mean the status of the battlefield?”
“That’s not it. There is a new weapon being researched at the weapons lab.”
“Woohyo~.”
“Increased range of cannons and exploding shells.”
“The shell… explodes?”
“Like magic…you mean… ?”
“It’s also interesting that the cannon’s range increases. When will I be able to see you?”
“You may be able to see it sooner than you think. It is said to be a slightly improved version of the existing cannon.”
“This is true. I want to see you soon.”
The military began to get excited about the new news from the weapons lab.
Unlike the military, there were some that did not welcome this news.
The 21st Armory mainly manufactures weapons designed by the Weapons Research Institute.
We are continuously introducing the latest technologies such as steam engines and various machines, and currently mainly produce percussion cap type rifles.
Additionally, the production of prototypes is also carried out here.
“Uh huh. Take a look at this.”
“True. Thinking is easy.”
“Ugh.”
The prototypes to be produced this time were wick-type incandescent bombs and an improved cannon stand.
The cannon pedestal wasn’t complicated, but the problem was the core-type scorching bullets.
There had to be space inside for the gunpowder and fragments to go in, and a hole had to be drilled so that the wick could also be inserted.
They were toying with the idea of creating a prototype.
Of course, this does not mean there is no technology.
However, ordering from the weapons lab is always a hassle.
“Let’s make it first.”
“The hole where the wick will be inserted is…”
“Let’s roughly block it with paper.”
“Make a concave hemisphere and connect it…”
“The cannon stand…”
They are preparing to create a prototype.
“Hmm…if this also passes, there will be more things to produce.”
“Oh my god. It will be even busier than now.”
“Is it impossible to leave work on time in the future?”
Unfortunately, it is not good news for them.
They are busy working all day to fulfill the military’s orders.
If new weapons are added, it will be even busier than it is now.
“It’s a war situation, so what can we do?”
“For something like that, it’s too peaceful.”
“Peace is a mess. The battlefield will be more peaceful than here.”
“I agree.”
Just a little bit, they became depressed.
***
Brown went to work again today.
Despite the wartime situation, the surrounding scenery was no different from before the war.
As always, there were people heading to their respective workplaces.
“Hehe. There is news of victory again today.”
“It would prove that the empire is still alive and well.”
Some people were talking while reading newspapers.
The newspaper probably said that the Empire won this time too. The content will be written.
The war was going in the empire’s favor without any major problems.
Rather, it was moving towards the capital of the Kingdom of Heirn at a rapid pace.
However, in the future, the speed of advance will not be as fast as before.
The kingdom also prepared measures to deal with cannons.
The way to deal with it was to just sit back and watch.
The Kingdom of Heirn realized that the firepower of the cannon was not enough to quickly collapse the castle walls.
They boldly gave up on dealing with cannons and began to focus only on magic and siege defense.
The Empire was also concerned about damage and was avoiding excessive siege warfare.
Of course, if howitzers and scorching bombs are deployed on the battlefield, or if artillery with stronger firepower is deployed, it cannot be ignored.
‘Because that doesn’t happen right away.’
The current status of the war was also shared with the Weapons Research Institute.
Therefore, Brown was able to grasp the current situation more accurately and quickly than what was written in the newspaper.
‘How does it play out in the original?’
First of all, I have heard that the empire wins.
We also know that wars between other kingdoms will begin after that.
However, I only heard about it, but I didn’t read the original, so I didn’t know the details.
After thinking for a moment, Brown asked Howie a question.
“Mr. Arwin. When do you think the war will end?”
“Umm…”
She thought for a moment and then answered.
“Won’t it end by the end of summer?”
‘What will happen to this person?’
From Brown’s recollection, in the original work, she worked as a mercenary and became involved with the Demon Cult.
But now I’m escorting him next to me.
I couldn’t figure out how it got so twisted.
‘It’s probably not because of me.’
Brown calmed his thoughts and headed to the lab.
“Ah. Mr. Brown, are you here?”
“Good morning.”
“Tsk.”
“Ugh.”
“Hehe. They say the prototype arrived this morning. Would you like to go test it?”
“Oh, already?”
Now that I think about it, quite some time has passed since I placed my order.
“Wait a little longer and go. They say a new person is coming today.”
“Already? Wow, they say I’m the successor.”
It’s “. Good news comes in one after another.”
It’s always fun to meet new people.
Especially if it is your successor.
This was an experience that could easily be found in Brown’s memories of his past life, including military service, part-time work, and work.
“What is your personality like?”
“Personality doesn’t matter. I hope you don’t just hold my feet.”
“I am not…”
“Why do you stop talking while looking at me?”
“No. Even if you’re a bit shy, I’m glad you have good skills.”
“Haha. Genius is always accompanied by envy and jealousy. I will also understand your foolish jealousy.”
“Eh, eh…don’t fight…”
After a while, the successors arrived.
“These are your successors. Teach me well.”
“Yes. Director of the research institute.”
““Thank you very much!””
Two men, one woman.
Two students majoring in magical engineering.
One alchemy major.
“Welcome to the Weapons Research Institute.”
““I will work hard!””
“First of all, what to do in the weapons lab…”
“Just a moment, before that…”
Brown stopped Karen and whispered.
“Shall I show you the howitzer and scorching bombs first?”
“Is that okay?”
Hmm.
Karen cleared her throat and continued.
“First, I have something to show you. Follow me.”
Lab personnel headed to the cannon testing site with prototypes to be tested.
“Then…”
He aimed the cannon at a distant field, ignited a long drawn wick, and moved away.
As the wick burns out, time passes.
“This is a scene you will see countless times in the weapons lab in the future…”
“Oh…”
The flame of the wick entered the cannon.
yet…
-Quaang!
Flames come out.
Not at the end of the cannon’s muzzle, but at the body of the cannon.
The cannon…exploded.
There was silence for a moment.
Karen was the first to come to her senses.
“…Even after experiencing failure like this, I keep challenging myself..!”
The successors opened their mouths as if they had realized.
“Wow, you created a weapon after going through so many failures!”
“As expected, this is what it looks like to awaken this spirit of challenge…”
“I will continue to challenge myself without fear of failure!”
“Ah. That’s the attitude.”
“Hehe…that’s right.”
McColson and Karen also spoke to them, trying hard to control their expressions.
Brown…
‘ah.’
Meanwhile, images of himself demonstrating weapons flashed through his mind.
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