hotmtlnovel Chapter 61 Military Exhibition (2)
Chapter 61 Military Exhibition (2)
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The soldiers had set up a shooting range here.
To ensure that the bullets did not go astray, they set up targets in front of a large pile of sandbags.
The targets were old armour from the soldiers of the Britannia Kingdom that Joseph had collected.
The soldiers took their positions and started firing at the armour. A roar was heard as each bullet hit the target, making the atmosphere of the shooting range even more exciting.
The nobles were shocked to see the soldiers firing. One noble commented, "Impossible! How can they fire so fast!? It takes about 30 seconds to reload a musket, but how can they keep firing!?"
Another noble thought for a moment and said, "I think they're using magic. Yes, that's what it would be like. They must be magicians who are able to fire multiple shots without reloading through magic."
Another nobleman, hearing their comments, said, "Not only that, look at the speed of those things, they are firing continuously. Aren't they losing their mana doing this?"
The nobles were even more shocked by the results of the weapons on the armour. The armor was full of holes and some had even been completely destroyed by the weapons used by the soldiers. This scene left a terrifying impression on their minds as if they were witnessing something extraordinary and unexpected.
The damaged parts of the armour clearly showed how powerful and effective the soldiers' bullets were.
After a few minutes, the soldiers stopped firing.
Many nobles were shocked and frightened by the power of these weapons. However, one man was very interested in these weapons. He looked at them like a child looking at his favourite toy in a shop. This was Duke Gorge, one of the four Dukes of the Britannia Kingdom. He was also called Lord of the East because he ruled many of the eastern territories of the Britannia Kingdom.
He quickly approached Joseph, " Diplomatic Joseph, may I fire this weapon!"
Joseph paused for a moment and said, " Of course, Duke Gorge."
He then informed Captain Levi of this.
Duke Gorge, who was very enthusiastic, was given an AK-47. He went to one of the firing positions.
Captain Levi had personally shown him how to use the rifle. Duke Gorge followed the instructions, and firmly held his rifle, took aim, and then pulled the trigger. The loud sound of the gunfire and the pressure of the kick to the shoulder brought tears to his eyes.
The first shot made him jump.
Everyone turned their attention back to the exhibition.
Next, they demonstrated the Minimi (a light machine gun).
A soldier fires it and in an instant, the target is shattered into pieces. Which shocked all the higher-ups even more because it was even more terrifying than the rifles.
"Ah, We are now beginning the 81mm mortar demonstration. Quickly deploy mortars" Captain Levi commanded his soldiers.
Some distance away, there was a cylindrical object standing slanted on two legs. The cylinder looked like a tube made of metal. This tube pointed out to the grassland in the distance.
With an order from Levi, the three-man mortar crew began their tasks.
One of them fitted the sighting unit and began aligning it with the horizon and a red and white aiming post.
Another person loaded the mortar round with its fuse and its propellant charge.
After that, the person standing behind him took the round in both hands and slid half of it into the mortar barrel but did not let go.
"Half-load complete!"
The commander folded his fingers as he counted down, "Five! Four! Three! Two!"
"Fire!" "One!" the two voices rang out together.
The man holding the mortar round let go, and immediately ducked his head down to avoid injury, and in an instant, the mortars erupted with a thunderous roar. The ground shook as the shells were launched into the air.
As the shell reached its apex, time seemed to slow. The spectators held their breath, eyes fixed on the projectile as it began its descent. With a deafening explosion, the shell struck its target, sending a massive plume of smoke and debris soaring into the air. The impact created a shockwave that rattled the nearby trees and sent smaller objects tumbling across the ground.
Captain Levi, observing the reactions of the nobles, called out, "Prepare for the next round!" The soldiers moved with practiced efficiency, quickly reloading the mortar.
With each subsequent shot, the mortars continued to unleash their fury. The rounds dug deep into the earth, creating massive craters that marked the landscape. The explosions roared like thunder, echoing across the field and amplifying the sense of power on display.
The soldiers maintained a rapid pace, firing round after round. The rhythm of the firing created a powerful cadence, a symphony of destruction that captivated the audience. Smoke billowed into the sky, mingling with the sounds of the explosions, creating an atmosphere charged with energy.
As the demonstration progressed, the soldiers fired over ten shots in total. Each explosion was more impressive than the last, with the ground trembling beneath the force of the impacts. The air was thick with the smell of gunpowder, and the once pristine landscape was transformed into a chaotic scene of craters and debris.
The nobles who saw this also imagined their cavalry and heavy infantry being blown to smithereens. In addition, they also envisioned their fortresses and houses engulfed in these explosions.
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