A place where Snow and his master met in the city of Zagobel - after an office that partitioned the back society, we headed straight to the inn.

Snow's unexpected friendship surprised him, but he got very tired because of Legrottarier & Aikent's problems.

I just fell asleep when I ate.

He also remained in the city of Zagobel for about three days from the next day, gathering information on Snow's master and regrottarier.

But I was expecting it, but both of them came in completely informative.

The only powerful clue to Snow's master is the "Maybe Go to the Island" purchased at the back social office.

Better than clue 0, but there's nothing I can do about this.

Now, when I was worried about what to do, Rayala came after us.

He heard about us in the city and turned to the inn around the evening.

She hasn't asked for more information herself, but she has apparently deposited a letter from Muir.

Quickly open and check the contents.

The letter contained two pieces of information: the almost successful development of the weapon that Luna was asking for, and the movement in Lance.

"Apparently, you don't have time to side with Snow's master."

Regrottarier is also concerned, but stopping Lance is now a prerequisite.

Leave him alone and there will be tens of thousands of victims.

We will immediately remove the inn and return to the PEACEMAKER headquarters on the Beastman continent on the new airship Noah.

Snow and the others will also be tired of traveling, so instruct them to take a break.

I ask Muir about her current situation in her own office.

Like a competent secretary, she graciously explained to me as much information as she knew the current situation.

Thanks to Muir's information network, we were able to determine the destination Lance was aiming for, the specifics of their discord.

Lance's destination is the northernmost part of the demonic continent.

It's a place where the demon king who ruled the demon continent is sealed.

"- So there might be a crack between Lance and Lara"

"Cracks, it seems, are a common romantic problem."

…………

"What's wrong?

"No, I was wondering if that was true."

One of the pieces of information purchased by Muir - the First Princess of the Zagsonian Empire, Yumilia Zagsonia and Reese's sister Lara Enor Memere - is in conflict over Lance.

Because of this, Lara may have a biased affection for Lance.

In other words, it's a report that maybe this one is more dangerous than I imagined between the two of us who thought we were having a strong relationship. But I listened to her all the time, but she didn't fall for it, and I was attacked by a slight discomfort.

To my words, Muir emphasized the high level of information accuracy that had risen without any grumpy attitude.

"Yes, it's almost certainly reliable information. Because it's information from a maid who was in charge of informing Lara, etc."

"... when you think about it, you've brought inside human beings, even the maids of the great Meltia."

"There's a lot going on."

Muir answers with a smile on her face.

I feel like I'm over the level where I can manage with a tutte, such as embracing a maid from a big country......

It would be a good idea not to say bad things about Muir.

I cough up and say the questions I felt earlier.

"I also found out Lance's destination. There may be gaps in getting along with Lara as well. It's all good information for us. But isn't that too obvious?

"… so you feel something manipulative"

"A little too nervous, I think."

I feel as though I have all the ingredients, utensils, and places ready to go and be prompted to 'yes, don't hesitate to cook'.

"No, you can't surprisingly make fun of that feeling. Indeed, as Lute said, it is possible that he was deliberately grabbed by the information."

"Assuming it is... why would you do that, but"

"A few guesses can be made. To trap us. Or move our fate elsewhere while we draw our attention to ourselves. You know, like Altrius, holding back Mr. Lute's loved ones while he's drawing attention."

Lance has metastatic magic.

To hold someone close to me hostage is the ability to hit and put on.

I don't think that's likely due to the lack of such movement until now...

"The demon continent is bluffing, attracting us and moving on to life with a transfer - that could be possible."

"Sure sounds like the most likely"

But I don't doubt the possibility of going after the two of you - I can't do that.

Actually, it's possible that 'making other places think they're destiny is a trap in itself'.

First, there's no reason to doubt Muir's information. Maybe I'm just overthinking myself.

"... but let's just get ready just in case. Originally, I didn't plan to go with all the PEACEMAKERs."

Even if we all go there, we'll just be flirting with Lance's metastases and Lara's thousand eyes.

It would be best to hope in the usual members.

"Muir, I'm sorry, but I need you to arrange an airship right after this. If it was a trap that would attract us, we could move quickly. In doing so, the main thing is to identify Lance's whereabouts, not to defeat him."

"Got it. Right after this, then."

Muir graciously leaves the room and heads straight to the airship arrangements.

It would be hard to hold it down now, but Muir would do well.

"... Now, whether this choice comes out auspicious or vicious..."

I left my weight in the office chair and exhaled gently.

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After finishing discussions with Muir, the next thing I did was quickly create the Underground Weapons Research and Development Department.

So I get a report that the firearm I was leaving to Luna is complete and I head to confirm it.

"Underground Weapons Research and Development Department" is a big name, but I just cleaned up the underground warehouse and created a space.

Why underground is a bitter measure to cover up from Lara's "predictive dreams" and "Thousands of Eyes" at all.

I don't know how far it works for her......

When I went down the stairs and opened the door, Luna was waiting there.

"Welcome home, Lew. After all, you didn't find Snow's master?

"You already knew? You're fast on information."

"I was just meeting and talking to Chris and I'm sorry, but you can't help it all. In the meantime, can you confirm the prototype of the firearm that Lewton was asking for?

And she removes the sheet in front of her.

From under the sheet - Barrett M82. The antimaterial rifle, commonly known as an objective sniper gun, reveals itself.

During World War I and II, anti-tank rifles - anti-material rifles - were manufactured, but penetrate & destroy due to tank development.

However, after World War II, American troops began to use it for the purpose of destroying precision equipment, mines, etc. such as anti-vehicle and enemy owned radar, rather than anti-tanks.

It is also used to snipe people and objects that are only sniper guns and are more than 1 km away.

Incidentally, there is a famous story of 'interpersonal use of 50 caliber (12.7 mm) is prohibited by international conventions (hence named as an objective)'. But because the 50 caliber (12.7 mm) does too much damage to the human body and it is cruel to use it on people - it is a mistake to say 'prohibited by international conventions'.

Article 23 (5) of the Hague Convention on Land Warfare, which is an 'international treaty', states that 'the use of unnecessary painful weapons, projectiles and other substances is prohibited', but there is no past in which the 50-calibre (12.7 mm) was banned as' unnecessary painful weapons'.

There are no countries where the law prohibits 50 caliber (12.7 mm) from being used by people.

In other words, Barrett M82 is referred to as an 'objective', but I can say that it is not a problem to point it at people.

In fact, the Special Forces SWAT (Special Waapon and Tactics, or Special Firearms Tactics) of the U.S. police have purchased the anti-material rifle and are in the process of deploying it on the grounds of counterterrorism and so forth.

First, in the war, they are shooting enemy soldiers with cannons larger than 50 calibers (12.7 mm). There is no reason to ban only 50 calibers (12.7 mm).

Return the story to Barrett M82.

The specs of the valet M82 will be as follows:

Caliber: 12.7 mm (12.7 x 99 mm NATO bullet)

Total length: 144.8 cm

Barrel length: 737 mm

Weight: 12.9 kg

Number of rounds loaded: 10

It is about 4 to 5 times heavier than 7.62, which is 50 caliber (12.7 mm) and has a monster ammunition (cartridge) as long as 10 cm.

It is therefore devised to reduce recoil.

The easiest to understand would be the characteristic muzzle retractor (muzzle brake).

Looking at the muzzle regulator (muzzle brake) from the top, it is characterised by fanning.

There are holes in the left and right, which reduce recoil by diffusing the intense firing gas produced during a 50-calibre (12.7 mm) firing.

Originally, the development of an objective sniper gun, the Anti-Material Rifle, has been under way for a long time.

But because of the Altrius problem and so on, it was temporarily interrupted, but development resumed for this confrontation with Lance.

Luna, entrusted with its development, tells me anxiously.

"But people dodged SVD bullets after that lance, right? And it's okay to try and fight with the same sniper rifle because it's more powerful? Chris seems to be dragging on the last one..."

Even though it did get more powerful, it's unlikely it'll work for Lance & Laracombi, even if it snipes the same way.

I also know that Chris is being dragged around getting a light evasion of Lance sniping and taking away the SVD. That's why we need Barrett M82 to get her back on her feet, and to get behind Lance and the others.

"It's okay, I've been thinking about it. Instead, I'm going to double my last debt and pay you back. So expect me."

"... if Lew says so much, I'll believe you."

Luna takes my word for it and regains the brightness of her expression.

And I reached out to see how Barrett M82 was made by Luna.