episode_0038
by adminThe direction of the anti-demon weapon was determined.
With a double barrel shotgun.
Of course, a single barrel shotgun will be much better than a double barrel shotgun in terms of production, price, and management.
But Brown couldn’t give up the double-barreled shotgun.
Double the barrel.
The entry trajectory is doubled.
Double the firepower.
Production costs…
‘Because steel wires don’t wave.’
Due to the nature of the shotgun, rifling is not necessary.
This is because the method is to scatter bullets at targets at a relatively close distance, rather than accurately hitting distant targets.
Since the cost and time required to carve rifling into the barrel is reduced, the cost of producing two barrels will be offset to some extent.
You can achieve extreme benefits and romance with just one gun.
There was no reason to use a single barrel shotgun with a gun like this.
Pull the two triggers to quickly scatter the bullets, and then bend the gun to remove the shells.
After that, pull out two bullets and insert them at the same time.
Afterwards, both hammers are pulled and fired again.
“…ya.”
How romantic.
Of course, single barrel shotgun and double barrel shotgun.
Choosing one of these is up to the leadership of the empire or the Grand Duke of the North.
First of all, single barrel shotgun and double barrel shotgun. It was decided to make both prototypes.
But, this doesn’t end there.
No matter how good a gun you make, in the end it is nothing more than a bullet launcher.
The true power of a gun comes from the bullets.
Brown began to worry about Tan.
First of all, 12 gauge.
Birdshot, buckshot, or slug bullets. This is a bullet that was commonly used in previous lives as well.
With buckshot, which has thick lead bullets, it is also possible to hunt medium-sized animals such as wild boars and deer.
Using slug bullets, it is not difficult to catch an elephant.
But, will this really work for demonic beasts?
I don’t know if it’s a low-level magic beast, but wouldn’t it have to be stronger than this to get through to a mid-level magic beast?
10 gauge.
It’s a little bigger than before.
Still, I don’t know.
‘More firepower…’
2 gauge?
This has gone too far.
Not only would it be difficult to recoil, but it would also be difficult to carry around.
It can be seen as closer to a cannon than a gun.
Brown thought for a moment.
‘Let’s try making it first.’
Buckshot and slug rounds in 8, 10 and 12 gauges.
All I had to do was make it and test it.
The next thing to consider is making the material of the bullet.
What material is better?
‘Plastic is…’
It was possible to achieve adequate strength and waterproofness, but there was no way it could be achieved.
Research on crude oil is still in progress.
The remaining materials are metal and paper.
‘For testing purposes, first use metal bullets…’
For now, it would be faster to make whole metal shells.
The first thing to test and distribute is metal cartridges.
And, the paper bullet casings will be gradually produced and replaced later.
Three sizes, two types of pellets.
Also, a single barrel shotgun and one type of double barrel shotgun.
The plan has been finalized.
Now it’s time to design.
***
The appearance of demonic beasts became more frequent, and the fatigue of the soldiers increased.
The number of injured gradually increased.
We tried to prevent this by mobilizing as many knights as possible.
The same goes for knights, who also experience fatigue.
And the demonic beasts gradually began to appear more and more widely.
It was still worth holding on to.
But if the number of demonic beasts continues to increase.
Will I be able to survive then?
“After…”
The Northern Grand Duke calmed his complicated thoughts and gathered his Aurors.
White smoke was rising between the armor.
In front of him, a mid-level magician lay dismembered.
It was not a difficult opponent for him.
But his expression was not good.
‘I’m sick of it.’
It was unknown how or where the demonic beasts appeared.
For what reason are the demonic beasts gathering near the territory?
Has the mother individual settled nearby?
or…
I hoped that moving my body would help me organize my complicated thoughts.
My worries only continued to increase.
“Please help me capture the demonic beast.”
“Okay!”
Ordering his soldiers to deal with the demonic beast, the Northern Grand Duke returned to his territory.
“Is there still contact from the Empire?”
“Yes.”
It has only been a few days since the request was made for the production of a high-octane firearm.
It is still too early to wait for the next contact.
But I couldn’t help but wait for the news.
“How is the investigation going?”
An investigation was ordered into the reason why the witch beasts became more frequent, but it has not yet been determined.
After hearing the report, the Northern Grand Duke began to handle the remaining work.
***
“One barrel…and two barrels…”
“Yes, and two types of bullets in three sizes…”
The director of the research institute who listened to Brown.
“Except the medium size bullets and try them both.”
“Yes.”
After receiving approval from the lab director, Brown ordered a prototype.
And, time passed.
“Ah…”
Prototypes have arrived.
Slug ammunition and buckshot ammunition.
8 gauge and 12 gauge.
6 shots each.
Two types of single barrel shotguns.
And, even an 8 gauge double barrel shotgun.
Sunlight was reflecting off the gun barrel and sparkling.
“Kuh…”
Brown first picked up a 12-gauge single-barrel shotgun.
When I flipped the lever to the side, it unlocked and the bullet insertion hole was revealed.
After inserting the metal bullet, I folded the gun again, cocked the hammer, and attached the string to the trigger.
-pop!
Smoke is billowing from the barrel, and bullets are scattering.
The target became a rag.
Next is slug bullets.
-pop!
This too was no problem.
Next, it’s time to test the 8-gauge single barrel shotgun.
-pop!
Brown conducted several more shooting tests.
Because of the conservative design, the gun withstood the pressure of the bullet well.
Of course, this may be because the rifling of a shotgun is not perforated and the pressure in the chamber is less than that of a rifle.
Because it was a rear-loading type, I was worried that there might be a problem with the joints or bullet insertion area.
Overall, there seemed to be no problem.
Next, the double barrel shotgun.
Two barrels were joined together.
There is no difference from a single barrel barrel, so there will be no problem with this either.
After inserting a bullet, Brown pulled both hammers and took aim.
When the trigger was pulled, one hammer was released and fired a bullet.
-pop!
A heavy recoil is felt on the shoulder.
“K…”
From buckshot to slug bullets.
-pop!
With a heavy recoil, a large lead bullet escaped the barrel.
Although it was hit in a different direction from where it was aimed, its power is certain.
In order to improve accuracy…
‘Did they carve a rifling line into the slug bullet…’
Lead bullets are soft, so you will be able to engrave them relatively easily.
As a result of the experiment, there seemed to be no problem with the shotgun.
Next, all that’s left is to see if this works.
‘Uhm…’
Where do you get a mid-level demon beast?
“Do you need to experiment to see if it works on intermediate level magic beasts?”
“Yes. Director of the research institute.”
“Umm…”
next day.
“They say it works.”
“Et.”
Are there demonic beasts captured somewhere in the empire?
I was able to check the results faster than expected.
“8 gauge. It was decided on a double barrel shotgun.”
The production decision has been made.
“Oh…”
Brown was impressed by the fast pace of progress.
But I couldn’t just ignore this.
“I think it was said that the production of paper bullets and the accuracy of slug bullets can be improved…”
The work isn’t over yet.
Brown then began his research.
In the case of shotguns, it is said that they will conduct field tests in the north and then determine whether they will be supplied to the empire’s military.
If that happens…
‘Even the trench gun…’
He had some expectations.
***
“Firearms have arrived.”
32 double barrel shotguns.
And, two types of 8 gauge buckshot.
“The second supply of bullets is scheduled for two weeks later, and the second supply of firearms is scheduled for one month later.”
“I understand. First of all, tell the soldiers…”
The Grand Duke of the North immediately ordered the distribution of shotguns to each unit.
“They say this will be different?”
“Tsk. What is the difference between it and a matchlock gun?”
Soldiers who had experience with matchlock guns did not have much faith in this.
The operators grumbled and moved to receive training in the use of firearms.
-pop!
“I think this is a little different?”
“What is it like?”
Soon they were excitedly explaining the power of the shotgun.
“Hmm. Is that it?”
“If you go out and try it yourself, you will understand.”
“But, this is just my guess.”
“What.”
“Aren’t subjugation cases becoming more frequent in places where this is being operated than before?”
“?”
Rather than being a relief weapon that would reduce soldiers’ fatigue and increase their combat power, there were ominous rumors floating around that it would lead to more subjugations as its firepower increased.
And soon the opportunity to test the power of the shotgun came.
“The appearance of a low-level demon beast. Let’s go and come back.”
“Yep.”
Today too, under the command of the Ten Masters, a squad is moving to subdue low-level demon beasts.
“Just shoot that at me.”
“Hehe. That will never happen.”
In the case of low-level magicians, we were taught that buckshot bullets work.
The operator carried two extra slug rounds and four buckshot rounds in case of an unexpected situation.
While I was moving around fiddling with the bullet in my arms, I encountered a low-level demon beast.
“Ready for battle!”
The soldiers raised their shields and prepared to block the low-level demon beasts.
The low-level demon beast spotted the soldiers and rushed at them.
“Hey! Darren! Don’t you shoot?”
One of the soldiers, impatient with the approaching demonic beast, calls his name.
“You just need to get a little closer!”
Darren was measuring the distance while taking aim at the rapidly approaching demonic beast.
Finally, he pulled the trigger.
-pop!
“Keng!”
A demonic beast rolling on the ground at the same speed it was running at.
“One more!”
-pop!
“Keng!”
“…”
“…”
The soldiers looked blankly at the fallen demon beasts.
One of them opened his mouth.
“Is this a thing?”
News of the power of the shotgun soon spread to all soldiers.
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