episode_0082

It takes constant effort to shoot a bow well.

Even if you use it for 10 years, it is a weapon that you can learn something from. However, a crossbow is similar to a gun, so you can learn how to shoot it in just one day. This is why as crossbows became more modernized, they began to resemble guns.

Instead, it is inferior in applicability, convenience, and firing rate compared to a bow.

In particular, the force required to pull the bowstring is overwhelmingly high.

───But what if the gunner is Hosott?

Each individual is strong enough to be comparable to an athlete, so is there anything that such people can’t pull? That is why they regard crossbows and bows as toys and use javelins and huge two-handed swords.

Because only in that direction can they fully concentrate their power. However, because it is a crossbow, there is also the final evolution stage of the crossbow.

Reverse crossbow.

The concept itself is as simple as the name.

The bow of the crossbow was hung upside down.

That’s it.

However, this significantly increases the draw length that can be used to pull the string, and the force on the arrow becomes stronger. Instead, it becomes difficult to reload, and you can’t reload without a pulley. If you are human.

But with Hosott, things are different.

Furthermore, considering the unique strength of Hosot, if Zhuge Liang’s reloading method can be adopted, an incredible weapon will be created.

Weapons depend on local circumstances.

The south is a jungle. No matter how long the engagement distance is, it is 50 meters. At this level, even people who are shooting a gun for the first time will hit it 9 out of 10 times. It is the perfect environment for Zhuge Palace to function.

The reason this is good is that ‘rapid fire’ is possible, although not as good as a revolver. Something like a crossbow!

In the south, open areas are rare and all are mountains and covered with tall grass and trees, so there is no need to worry about range issues.

Of course, they are at a disadvantage compared to archers who use bows, but at least they will be able to return fire. The idea is over. If they try it and it tastes good, they will eat it themselves. I just have to make it delicious.

I was vague about production.

If you design it, Deberg will make it for you. All I have is a vague idea of being a designer who makes engineers vomit blood. Of course, as it was a weapon made 1,800 years ago, its structure was primitive.

However, it is not that vague because I understand the structure of cold weapons to some extent in my head. Because the bodies of crossbows and guns have many similarities.

“Sihyeon! I brought Mira! Amor…”

“You’re sleeping so upset?”

“Huh? Sur?”

“Who is saying you’re upset now─?!”

A vicious hand came out from under the blanket like a ghost, threatening to crush my hand───.

Wood-duk!!!

He grabbed my finger and broke it.

“Boo, it breaks…! It’s broken! Hey—?!”

“Stupid.”

Shir shook off my hand and stood up, glaring at me.

“Let’s leave that idiot behind and go have fun by ourselves.”

As Shir steps out of the tent, Mira shakes her head and waves her hand.

“No.”

“Why?”

“Well, my mom told me not to play with you.”

“Hahahahat───!”

ah.

Three eyes are on me. Mira was frowning.

“No, that’s not it… there’s the same line in my favorite novel. It’s so similar.”

‘My mom told me not to play with you.’ rani.

I never thought I would hear this here.

“And I told you not to play with me either.”

Mira glanced at me from the corner of her eye, then avoided my gaze.

“No, what the heck…”

In many ways, I can’t stop laughing.

It’s a hit. I never imagined that I would use my hands on children. Did the process of saving Shir feel that scary? Actually, I was like that too.

Because the broken neck and leg were put together with a whimper.

“I heard it from my dad too. The chieftain said you were both badly hurt. So, he told me not to come to the highest house so I can’t play with you.”

······No.

Of course, I thought he was swearing at me.

“I hate rainy season so much. Dead fish that float up aren’t tasty, animals don’t move around, and you can’t catch them because the smell and traces are all washed away.”

When Yuso grumbled, Mira nodded.

“What I hate the most is not being able to go out.”

“Salmon also has to wait for three months after the rainy season to come out. I wanted to catch more.”

“If I can’t eat salmon, I want to eat wild geese.”

Wild goose?

“Isn’t that something that lives in the sea?”

ah. I was confused with the seagull.

Even though he already knew, Yuso shook his head with a look of pride on his face.

“There is such a species, but it is a type of migratory bird. When winter comes to the central region, they move to the south, and the eggs and meat are very delicious. Instead, they are so quick to notice that it is difficult to catch them. Maybe it will come when the rainy season is over.”

Wild goose meat is delicious, right? ······This is an opportunity.

“Does everyone in the village like it?”

“Everyone in the South will like it, right? Even adults who don’t like Japanese food value roasted wild geese.”

Even if I were to ask myself to use a weapon such as a bow or crossbow, no one except Jules would accept it.

In that case, all you have to do is allow the weapon to gradually blend into your daily life.

By hunting.

If you are quick to notice geese, you will most likely use a bow or crossbow when catching them.

“But they are so quick to notice that they can sneak up on you and catch you while you are sleeping at night.”

uh···?

But we can’t give up like this.

“Wild geese, don’t you want to catch them?”

“Huh? Of course I want to catch it, but there is no way…”

“If you catch a lot of geese and bring them back in broad daylight, even if it’s safe, wouldn’t the villagers like it? You can share it together, and there’s no need for other people to go out separately at night, right?”

Ask! bite! You have to ask!

I was interested in the faces of Yuso and Mira. Still, Mira shrugs and shakes her head.

“Don’t say nonsense.”

“Really? It’s so strange, isn’t it? Humans catch birds in broad daylight?”

“What?! ······Is there a way?”

Mira swallowed her saliva as she looked at my lust-filled eyes.

The three children’s eyes began to shine brightly. In particular, Yuso, who loved to eat, had his eyes sparkling.

“How can I catch it? Are you spraying poison on your food?”

“Then we can’t eat either.”

Mira leaned towards Yuso and pouted.

“Let me tell you in advance, we can’t shoot a bow like you.”

I’ll make it so you can shoot.

“No. What you are going to shoot is a crossbow.”

Shir shakes his head with a sulky face.

“How difficult is it to shoot a crossbow or a bow? Words…”

“It’s not difficult at all. Wait a minute. I’ll bring a crossbow.”

I immediately left the tent and took the crossbow that was in the house.

No matter how much I shoot with a crossbow or bow, there is no way I can get people’s attention.

Because I am human.

But what if young children in the village catch a bird that even they themselves find difficult to catch, even in broad daylight? Although they like bird meat to begin with, they cannot eat it because they cannot catch it.

I’m sure there will be even a little bit of interest in the crossbow weapon. The origin of the shotgun was ultimately for hunting birds.

I quickly returned to the tent with a crossbow and several bolts. Maybe it was brought in in advance because the rainy season was coming, but someone brought the target outside the village inside.

Three pairs of eyes look up at me with mysterious eyes.

“Come out. I’ll teach you how to shoot.”

There is only one reason why the crossbow, which has worse performance than the bow, was able to attract attention from past warmongering monarchs. It’s easy to learn and easy to shoot. You can get a feel for it after shooting it a few times and learn the structure perfectly in just 5 minutes.

“Yoo So. Come here.”

“Me?”

“Come on.”

Yuso approached and accepted the crossbow.

“First of all, this. Step on the latch and pull the string as much as possible.”

“Why?”

Yuso is trying to pull off the protest.

How could the child pull it with his hand──── and pull it.

“You can do it by hand.”

“······.”

I knew it was possible, but seeing it actually happen was a special feeling. Even adults find it difficult to load a crossbow, so they do it with their backs, but does a child load it with his hands?

I knew it was strong. However, seeing it in person gives me a different feeling. For this reason, to these people, the crossbow will be seen as nothing more than a toy like a slingshot.

Wouldn’t these people feel like they have to make their bow sticks made of steel and their bow strings made of wire?

“Push the crossbow arrow here.”

Yuso, who received the bolt, pushes it into the demonstration hanger.

After completing all preparations, Yuso’s body was pulled and pushed here and there to adjust his posture.

“Now, place the tip of the crossbow on your shoulder, place your other hand on the trigger, and support the front of the crossbow with this hand, and hold your breath when shooting.”

When you breathe, the force of impact moves upward.

There is nothing special about holding posture. I don’t think it took even a minute to let me know.

“Now, if you look at the crossbow in that position, it is here and here. Is there a square thing in front of you?”

“···Yes.”

“Close one eye and align the square shapes so that they are parallel when you see them with your eyes. Then, just aim at the target and gently pull the trigger with your finger.”

“Like this?”

Just a little bit of tinkering and the form comes out right away.

“Now pull the trigger.”

Yuso hesitated for a while, as if hesitating to shoot, and then pulled the trigger.

Pop!

“Wow!”

Yuso was looking at the target with admiration.

It was placed in the center of the target, and the score was 10 points. Even though I used a lot of force to pull the trigger, it still gets 10 points.

“Wow! It hit the exact center!”

“You shoot well. The first time I got 10 points was after shooting a hundred arrows.”

It’s not like I’ve mastered it.

How did I get 10 points? For no reason, I had a strong sense of entitlement. If this is the case, who on earth will use a bow?

This is how the reason why the bow disappeared into history is revealed. Perhaps because of the praise, Yuso’s ears flutter.

“Can I shoot it again?”

Fortunately, Yuso seems to like the crossbow.

*

Yu So continued to fire his crossbow.

From the sound of hitting the target, to the heavy firing sound.

As an adult, you might not know this, but it is difficult for a child to handle that.

People who shoot guns for the first time tend to close their eyes tightly when they pull the trigger.

But Yuso had nothing like that.

Even taking into account how easy it was to shoot, Yuso was quite good at shooting crossbows. Shir and Mira were sitting around watching it.

······no.

Rather than watching, it seems like children standing behind the game console waiting for their turn.

“Look. It doesn’t take much to learn, right?”

“Yes. This is so fun───.”

“I want to shoot it too.”

“Huh?”

“I want to shoot it too!!!”

At Shir’s tinkling, Yuso’s ears perked up like a dispirited cat.

“Ah, yes. Stay here.”

Shir suddenly jumps out, takes over the crossbow, pulls the string, reloads the bolt, and stabs it like a sword.

The result was 10 points, as if it were obvious.

A crossbow is something you can learn simply by looking over your shoulder at what someone else is doing. The same goes for guns. I am amazed no matter how I look at it. What force is so strong?

Shir began firing crossbows at his eye sockets.

Mira was next, and soon the three children took turns shooting crossbows. Because of the large waterfall and the sound of rapid water bursting, complaints from other people are not heard.

“I’m going to go to the bathroom for a moment.”

“Yes! Come back quickly!”

We have to make it happen as quickly as possible.

I left the children trapped in the crossbow and headed to Deverg’s workshop.