Reincarnated with the Country System

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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.

The second shot awed him with its power.

The third shot lets him feel that power with his body.

By the fourth shot, he wanted to own the gun he had in his hands.

He was so impressed with this weapon that he finished the entire magazine, realizing what it meant to fight an army fully equipped with these weapons.

{This weapon is the best weapon I have ever seen in my life. If I could get a few hundred or even a few weapons like this, the strength of my army would increase many times over.}

He quickly walked over to Joseph, " Diplomat Joseph, how much is this weapon worth? I want to buy it!"

Joseph was a little surprised. Because he hadn't expected it so soon, " Ah, Duke Gorge. These weapons are not for sale." He said with a forced smile.

"Huh! Just tell me how much coins you want! I'll give you 100 coins for each one. No, I'll give you 1,000 gold coins for each one of these weapons," Duke Gorge said, his voice firm.

The other Nobles who heard this were surprised.

"A thousand gold coins! The advanced weapons we buy from the Malak Dynasty aren't even worth that much!"

[Malak Dynasty is a superpower located on the neighboring continent of Ostra. This country is ranked 14th in the World power ranking. This vast nation is a combination of technological advancement and magical power. They manufacture many types of weapons, items and vehicles, which they sell to other continents, including Ostra. ]

There was a shocked reaction among the nobles. They looked at each other and thought that a thousand gold coins were really a huge amount. It was the equivalent of a hundred years of savings for an ordinary family.

"Is it possible?" One noble said, "Such a huge price for a weapon? Is Duke Gorge really that interested in this weapon?"

Another Noble said, "This could open up a new horizon for us. If Duke Gorge can get these weapons, our military strength will increase greatly."

Joseph was a little worried about this situation. He understood how interested Duke Gorge was in these weapons, but at the same time, he knew that he did not have permission to sell these weapons.

"Try to understand Duke Gorge, I cannot do this. I do not have permission to do this." Joseph said.

Queen Maria, who was standing there watching everything, said with a smile, "Ah! Duke Gorge, calm down. Don't forget that we haven't signed any kind of agreement with them yet. I hope the Bernard Empire will also show interest in selling weapons to us in the future. Please just watch their exhibition for now."

Duke Gorge calmed down a bit at Queen Maria's words. He realized that he would have to wait to purchase these weapons until a strong friendly relationship was established between Britannia and Bernard.

Duke Gorge returned to his seat, a little disappointed.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

A pavilion was arranged here for Queen Mary and the Nobles to sit in. Sitting here, they watched the entire Exhibition.

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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