A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World
Episode 43: Gun History.
"And then, that's the weapon that Master Takeo found.
Alice sends a gaze to Takeo.
"With that said, you had a crate coming from the magic store after noon.
and Frederick exits and immediately returns with a crate.
The crate is placed on the desk.
Takeo removes the small gun and bullet from the inside and places it at his desk.
The crate was moved to the corner of the room.
"This is the weapon Master Takeo found, isn't it?
Did you indeed say 'Shawjoo'?
"Yeah, it fits.
"Um... so, what is this?
"By the way, I ask for confirmation.
Is there anything in the kingdom of Azpur that says' gun '?
"I've never heard of it.
"Neither do I.
If Grandpa Elvis and Frederick don't know everything, at least in this neighborhood, Takeo thought they wouldn't.
"... is that right?
Takeo makes a difficult face.
"Takeo, can you explain to us before you worry?
"Yeah, right. This is called a small gun, it can be a weapon that flies a bullet and hits the target.
The story of a magic store clerk was that it was developed so that even people who were made in the Katlanda Empire and had no magic aptitude could attack at a distance.
"But it's one shot at a time, and because of the long firing interval, it's unlikely to work.
"Hmm? What's wrong?
"No... of a weapon... no. A turning point in history is a scary object..."
"Wait... wait a minute. Is this so powerful?
Grandpa Elvis replied to Takeo's whining, but the other three can't hide their surprises.
They're all like, "This stuff? 'Cause it's a perception.
"No. This alone wouldn't be that powerful.
I'm just going to fly this iron.
and Takeo says the bullet in his hand.
"... I'm not an expert or an enthusiast, so I can't say it's an exact perception... but you talk about the world I was in.
About 750 years ago, when I was there, there was this invention of putting iron balls in a cylinder and exploding the ends of the cylinder and flying iron balls with that power.
The first thing is to pull the explosive from the launch port to the bottom of the cylinder, and then plant the sphere.
There was an extra bend, and it was 300 years after the invention that it evolved to the size of this small gun.
Even then it should have been a way of putting explosives through the firing mouth, putting balls in, and then shooting them.
Another 250 years later. Like this bullet, a gun with a ball and explosives all together will be developed from scratch.
"Hmm. Did it take 550 years to get that shape? It's been a long time.
"It's swords and bows for over 2200 years before guns were developed, so... isn't it early for you?
So, for 550 years after the invention, it was a method of putting explosives and spheres through the launch port...
Smith boy. Do you understand the drawbacks of this method?
"Huh?... right. Will it take time to pack and require explosive accuracy?
"Right. Miss Alice, do you think there's anything else?
Alice thinks as she takes the bullet on her desk.
"Ah.... vulnerable to rain...?
"Correct. Plus I put it through the launch port, so I would say that there was also a drawback that if you point the gun too diagonally down, the ball would come out.
"P. What about that as a weapon?
and Smith laughs.
"Yeah. It would be a huge drawback to just look at it there, but I was able to outperform it in one fight.
"I don't know... how do you do it?
"Quantity.
"Hmm? It's natural..."
"Yeah. It's too obvious. I can't help it.
For example, predetermine where to place the gun on the battlefield.
It is a flat ground there and tents will be erected to ensure that rain does not affect it.
And it is horseback riding and soldiers who direct their enemies into the land.
Lose well and pretend to be the escaping wind.
After luring your enemies to the flat, you'll be in pairs of four and use four guns, shooting them continuously.
"Don't you want to hit me in a row?
"Precisely, at early intervals, right?
A pair of four is a collaboration of shooting roles, putting explosives, putting balls in, and giving guns to shooting roles.
"I see. But what does the effect mean?
"What would you do if that was 200 pairs?
"... you're not losing..."
"Yeah. The troops you come after will be wiped out.
Besides, it can be sharp to come in pursuit largely.
"... of course..."
"The army, which has lost its elite troops, has been defeated, to a crisis of national survival.
That's how it feels to be a winning actor.
"Uhm."
"This gun will be an object that has overcome its shortcomings.
"Can you shoot even in the rain and under the diagonal...?
Alice answers seriously.
"Yeah.
In addition, it will be easier for your phone to do so, so you will be able to act in small numbers from the waiting tactics until then.
That's why the tactics widen.
"I see. It's a turning point in history... and I'm convinced they'll say it.
and Grandpa Elvis looked difficult.