The sun is high

Xiuge must admit that there may indeed be a preference and love for weapons in his body and soul.

To be honest, rather than finding familiar traces from newspaper news, Xiuge was more willing to get a sense of déjà vu from the past from these cold machines and metals.

Although in another world, rifles with similar structures only appeared briefly in human history, this similar historical development process also brought some comfort to Xiuge, and at the same time, it also gave him some new ideas. thoughts and impulses.

"how?"

Seeing Shuge lowering his head and saying nothing, Alfred immediately laughed: "Let me just say, every man will like this thing. It is much better than the traditional crystal gun! However, compared with this The way this 'Miss' communicates is a little different, Mr. Ernst, you don't have to worry..."

While he was talking, Alfred saw Shuge lift the crystal revolver rifle and aim the muzzle at the deserted open space.

The memories of those experienced soldiers quickly revived in his mind. Under their guidance, Xiuge's original jerky movements immediately changed. Then, relying on the vague impression in his memory, he quickly raised the revolver. The metal lever on the left side is used to lock the runner cylinder. After repositioning the cylinder, he presses the lever hard to re-lock the positioned cylinder.

Following his movement, a faint light flashed on the revolving bullet nest with the magic ritual engraved on it, and the metal hammer inlaid with magic crystals was quickly raised, already in a state of waiting for firing. .

As Xiuge pulled the trigger, the hammer fell with a sound, and the translucent crystal tip slammed into the empty slot reserved above the gun body. At this moment, a part of the originally incomplete magic ritual was briefly activated. Then along with the vibration, a faint light of magic flashed in the chamber of the firearm.

After completing a firing, Xiuge lifted the lever again. As the wheel loosened, a little magic mist generated by the activation ceremony floated out from the gap in the wheel, and then dissipated in the cold wind.

"Brilliant innovation."

Although there was no actual shooting, the vibration of the firearm and the magical mist emanating from it when stimulating the magic ritual still made Xiuge feel very satisfied.

He breathed a sigh of relief, and then handed the revolver to Alfred: "Major, what's its name?"

"Muchi 2699 revolver."

Alfred did not reach out to take the gun, but whispered its name. Like most of the magical firearms in Vann, the name of this revolver is direct and simple.

"So it was made by the Mucci family?"

"To be precise, it's Mucci Workshop, part of the family business."

At this time, Shuge noticed that Alfred was holding some ammunition in his hand, but it was not a crystal bullet that could create a magic explosion, but a bullet made of melted metal.

Shuge smiled regretfully. He knew that his actions just now probably dispelled Alfred's idea of ​​letting him conduct live ammunition test firing.

"Mr. Ernst...you seem to know a lot about this kind of weapon?"

"Some master craftsmen in the Kingdom of Delan are also thinking about more novel gun structures. The major should remember... I had a rotating crystal gun with me at the time, and that was the latest work of the Delan gunsmith. At present, This kind of weapon should have spread to the bodyguards of the Royal Family of Delan."

After listening to Xiuge's explanation, Alfred nodded: "That's true. The masters in the workshop also said that the structures of these types of firearms are always the same. As long as you understand a few of them, you can more or less understand the others. The principles behind firearms.”

"It seems that when I return to Bolden, I might be able to invite Mr. Ernst to go hunting?"

Alfred glanced at Shuge approvingly: "The wolves in the Black Nest Mountains have begun to overrun again. If we can hunt a few wolves, we might even be able to obtain the Wolf Hunting Medal from the Kingdom."

Shuge nodded: "I'm looking forward to it."

However, Major Alfred's next words and actions surprised Shuge. He put the pack of bullets and two replacement magic crystals into Shuge's hands: "This The gun and the ammunition shall be kept by Mr. Ernst."

Shuge frowned, and he immediately pushed his hand forward, wanting to reject the other party's "kindness", but Alfred pressed his palm on the revolver: "Mr. Ernst, don't forget, you promised I want someone to deliver the letter for me, and this is the letter.”

Seeing the solemn look on Shuge's face, Alfred smiled and said: "I originally thought that it would take some time to teach you how to use it, but now it seems that I have overthought it. Mr. Ernst's performance just now is enough. It perfectly demonstrates the capabilities of this weapon."

After hearing these words, Xiuge breathed a sigh of relief: "It seems that the one who needs to deliver the letter is not Mr. Major, but the Mucci family?"

"To be precise, it's our workshop."

Alfred shrugged: "At any time, the impact of war is two-sided. The Mucci family has always been based on the Rowe Plateau with diversified investments and supporting large-scale workshops, and this time is no exception."

"Then, what else does the Major have to explain to me, the 'messenger'?"

"Don't use it casually, it might cause some trouble."

The young officer of the Mucci family said: "Also, for the ladies in Bordenley, Mr. Ernst's posture when he raises his gun and aims it should be more attractive than when he holds his pen."

…

At nightfall, the snowfall finally weakened, and as the team of the Fifth Chasseur Regiment turned a huge bend, Shuge finally saw Bolden, the capital of the Kingdom of Votel.

This huge city full of spiers and dominated by solemn black is like a sharp sword standing among the white mountains. It is huge and sharp, pointing straight to the sky, and those located in the city Large workshops continuously send billowing smoke into the sky.

Xiuge stood by the window, quietly looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar city. Memories and images from different worlds and different eras flashed and blended in his mind.

The memory fragments about Bolden from this body collided back and forth with the images from another time and space in Shuge's own soul.

On the wide road that passes through the mountains and plateaus to Bolden, countless lights move slowly. These lights come from the lanterns hanging on the carriages, from the lights of the magic steam carriage, and of course, from Those crystals inlaid on large steam vehicles...

This is a sight that Shuge would never be able to see in Salem City.

It is a wonder created by the collision of forces from different fields.

In recent years, Bolden has ushered in very obvious changes - magic, steam, manpower...all the forces that can be used have contributed to this amazing change, at least in this body. In my original memory, I did not see so many large workshops, nor did I see those magic street lights erected on both sides of the road.

At the edge of the huge, towering building complex, Xiuge saw a huge shadow flying in the sky. It was a huge airship. Its shape and scale were very similar to the giant aircraft in Xiuge's memory, but Xiuge It is certain that this airship is naturally a product of the combination of magic and steam technology.

Under the airship, a huge banner was hung. Some special luminous paint was used on the banner, so a giant plateau eagle with its wings spread out and exuding dark golden light appeared in the night sky.

Perhaps because of the sight of the national totem, singing came from the marching Fifth Chasseur Regiment.

"O giant eagle! O giant eagle!"

"The ruler of the mountains and plateaus."

"The Ruler of the Fatherland and the People."

"Praise! The supreme King of Votel!"

"I'll ride on the horse."

"I'm armed with swords and guns."

"We hold knowledge and scepter."

Gradually, there were more singers, and the low and powerful singing sent the temperament unique to the Walter Kingdom and the Walter soldiers into the flying white snowflakes. Through the car window, Xiuge saw Major Alfred and Master Krauts were riding horses beside the team, and they were also singing intently at this moment.

"Where the giant eagle is."

"Passion to defend the motherland."

“For the freedom the people pursue.”

"Like a plateau mountain."

"Like a blazing fire."

"Our light will accompany the motherland and will never be extinguished!"

The soldiers' singing voices were not very beautiful, but they had a unique charm.

Even though Shuge had no sense of belonging or identification with any country in the world of Van En, when the song "Bolden's Song" sounded in the magnificent night scene, Shuge's mood was inevitably a little touched. .

Amidst the songs of Kingdom of Votel one after another, the Fifth Chasseur Regiment finally arrived at the military camp on the outskirts of Bolden. Immediately afterwards, a small team led by Master Krauts separated from it and guarded The vehicle of Shuge and others continued to move in the direction of Bolden.

In this way, Xiuge merged into the traffic heading to King Walter City.

The huge black city was already in front of him, and the scenery that was not clear before gradually became clear in front of Xiuge.

The towering spire building was like a heavily armed and solemn guard. Under their surveillance, Shuge, a visitor from other worlds and time and space, finally followed the traffic and passed through the spectacular black gate.

At this moment, Xiuge felt a completely different atmosphere from Salem City.

At the moment when the Kingdom of Delan had begun full mobilization, the Kingdom of Votel had obviously also entered a state of full preparation for war. Therefore, on the wide street, Shuge saw many "star" legions used to promote the army and Votel. slogans, among which the Fifth Chasseur Regiment was prominently on the list, and now the young men of these Chasseur Regiment were indeed welcomed by the people on the street. Xiuge even saw some bold young girls taking off their hats or scarves and pointing towards him The favored soldiers waved vigorously.

The popularity of magic and steam technology among Bolden far exceeded Shuge's imagination.

Facts have proved that when a new technology and power begin to be widely used by people, the imagination and creativity that burst out in a short period of time will indeed subvert everything in the past.

Shuge saw a "water dispenser" on the roadside that could provide hot water on cold winter nights. At this time, some homeless people in shabby clothes were queuing up to receive water. Next to the "water dispenser", Shuge also saw I saw signs pointing to "Temporary Shelter" and "Recruitment Office."

Apparently, Bolden officials had already figured out where to go for these homeless bankrupts and vagrants.

In addition to the magical slogans and posters promoting the army, you can also see many holiday decorations related to the "Winter Festival" in Bolden City. This festival, which is held at the end of the Snowy Month every year, is the most popular among the countries of the Rowe Plateau and the Goddess Plains. One of the important festivals.

In Van En's calendar, the Cold Winter Festival symbolizes the complete end of the "Poseidon's Roar", and it also means that the God of Spring and Pastoral has returned to the edge of the earth. At that time, this beautiful goddess is believed by farmers throughout Van En. She will begin her long and gentle journey. She will melt the ice and snow and make the land fertile. At that time, people will also start planting crops.

But this year, this important festival may have to be spent amidst gunfire and artillery fire.

"It seems that war is inevitable... Its influence has enveloped the entire plateau. I don't know what the other cities in Votel are like now, and whether they can be as peaceful as the residents of Bolden."

Shuge observed the decorations on both sides of the street and thought to himself: "However, judging from the situation in Bolden, the Votel people seem to be very confident in their country and the alliance. At least they still have the mood and spare energy now. Go and decorate your shops and houses.”

The speed of the vehicle began to slow down.

Finally, the team turned into a relatively narrow road, where the flow of people was much less, and people wearing costumes of other countries and nationalities began to appear on the streets on both sides.

After traveling some distance, the vehicle finally stopped in front of a huge building complex.

The door of the carriage was knocked, and the voice of Duden, a soldier from the Chasseur Regiment, came in: "Mr. Ernst, we are here!"

Shuge responded, and then he picked up all his luggage, including the revolver and bullets that Major Alfred gave him, a few paper documents, and the remaining general coins.

There is nothing else.

Shuge put on his coat, and like the other soldiers, he adjusted the revolver on his back.

He opened the car door, left the temporary warm shelter, and walked into the cold wind of Walter.