Firearms
It was, just as Shiro-dono said, a dangerous weapon.
The sudden loud noise made my back arch involuntarily.
Emperor Giran, who was standing next to me watching the scene, had a similar reaction.
It's a sound that's hard to describe.
It was close to a sound that echoed in my gut like thunder
"How can a monster’s bones break so easily…"
A distant monster's skull shattered into pieces along with the sound.
"Is this the weapon that Shiro-dono is worried about?"
"No, this is the initial type."
The user prepares for the next shot.
It was a very frustrating scene.
Emperor Giran raises a question.
"What are those iron bars doing?"
"Cleaning the iron barrel. Every time you shoot it, dust accumulates inside."
"It's a lot of work. I think a crossbow would be better, though?"
"Giran. You don't really think so, do you?"
"Of course"
"What do you mean, Emperor Giran?"
"King Julius. In private matters, you can call me Giran. I will also call you Julius."
I have no objection to that.
Kings and emperors are so formal.
"Compared to a crossbow, it's too powerful. Plus it has a long range."
"But the rapid-fire… ah, you don’t have to do the rapid-fire, huh?"
"Evading it is probably more difficult than bows. More importantly, Shiro. You don't want to show me something like this, do you?"
"Yeah, this is the real deal. Guys! The muskets are done. Start firing the machine gun!"
"""Yes!"""
The soldiers move quickly in accordance with Shiro-dono's instructions.
"Just now, it's a basic firearm called a musket. The next thing we're going to release is a really dangerous weapon."
Saying that, the soldiers took out a lump of iron that was taller than a human.
"Ready to fire!"
"Both of you, it is going to make a sound that is louder than before, so cover your ears."
Giran and I do everything in our power to cover our ears.
Because of that, I couldn't hear the voice, but it was probably Shiro-dono who said, [Shoot].
Even with my ears covered, I could still hear the roar.
The sound is already a shock and I feel something hitting my whole body
For a moment, a lump of iron spits fire
With that alone, the various objects at the point of eruption are shattered.
And then, one after another, it is fired in rapid succession at an unbelievable speed.
After a moment, the roar stops.
"………"
I was speechless
"...That's dangerous."
That was Giran's first word.
"Giran-dono, this is… I don’t know how to say it… ah…"
"I know what you mean. Can anyone handle it? That's what you're saying, isn't it?"
"Yes, yes"
"How is it, Shiro?"
"…If you know how to use it, even a child can handle it."
It's a big problem.
What kind of a thing has this man created?
"This was developed in another world and flooded the world."
"It's the end of the world"
"I've never had one myself, so I don't know. In some countries, if you work for a few months, even a commoner can buy something smaller than this."
"Smaller than this?"
"It can't fire this many rounds, though. About 6 shots?"
Even 6 shots are a threat
"Will one hit make it look like that skull?"
"Yes. If it's the head, it loses consciousness and dies in an instant. If it's the torso, one will die in agony."
"The killing power is too high. And it is too easy to handle."
I agree with Giran
"What about countermeasures in the other world?"
"There is clothing called a bulletproof vest, but that level cannot protect you against this kind of firearm."
"Can steel protect against that?"
"Plate mail will get penetrated. It would take at least three large shields."
"That's not something a man can handle."
Even in the other world, there are limited means of protection.
"Can you prevent it with magic?"
"That's what Yukikaze is trying to figure out. I hear it's taking shape to a certain extent."
"Fumu... Then there's no problem with defense. The next question is... What does Shiro-dono want to tell us by showing this to us?"
Why did he go to the trouble of making and showing us this?
That's what I don't understand.
"The first is the battle in the Central Continent. Prelati has been using this."
"How did you not die?"
"Because it was me."
The two of us end up mysteriously convinced by those words.
I was sure Shiro-dono could do that much.
"The second reason is that it's a weapon that could be made by someone someday."
"Early measures, huh?"
"Who could come up with such a thing? A weapon like this?"
"Yeah, someone who will definitely come up with it."
There was absolute certainty in his words and expression.
"It's a blueprint, in case you're wondering. I didn't write it, though."
"Are you sure? Giving me this."
"If someone makes something similar in Geldarinne, I'll leave the countermeasures to you."
"Leaving it to me... specifically?"
"I entrust you with it"
"I do not want to…"
"I entrust you with it"
In short, I will think about what to do
"Julius-dono, Shiro Edgeworth is this kind of guy."
"I know. Jeez..."
He poses a formidable task
"If Yukikaze-dono comes up with a countermeasure, please let me know right away, okay?"
"Yeah"
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