Chapter 13

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang…

Although the sound was very loud, after trying a few times, the effect was not ideal.

The armor that was continuously hit could not be penetrated at all. They could only create dents and bullet marks, and such an effect would not be able to achieve the mission of the corps.

Battalion Commander Li reloaded the other guns as he complained, “Damn it! How on earth did this piece of junk get made? Could it be that the Atlanteans have a new technology for dark steel?”

This question of his could be answered by Rayen from afar!

After touching the armor yesterday, he could even memorize the parameters and production method of the armor.

The reason why these light weapons could not cause much damage was that the Sapphire Blue people stubbornly believed that dark steel was the core of all protective armor, but the material of the armor was not the same.

The true core of this armor was the Atlantean crystal on its chest!

However, the Sapphire Blue Empire did not have this thing at all. Even if they captured it, no one would pay attention to it. They would only treat it as a beautiful work of art.

However, Rayen, who had seen through the secret, knew that once this thing was combined with the dark steel, it would be a solid fortress.

The Atlantean crystal was like a stabilizer. Even though it was a small piece, the magnetic field it emitted could raise the defenses of the surrounding dark steel by several levels.

On the contrary, without it, the dark steel would just be mediocre.

It was said that this kind of crystal was a mineral unique to the Atlantean Kingdom. No wonder no one had discovered this secret for many years.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Just as Rayen took out his design draft from his chest pocket, Li Qiang also finished testing the last revolver.

However, the effect was still painless. There was no fatal damage to the Atlantean armor not far away.

This situation caused sweat to appear on the foreheads of the veterans as they whispered to each other.

“Damn it, is this layer of skin so hard to break?”

“Suggest to the Battalion Commander that we produce more shells. This thing has a low accuracy, but it’s more effective than a pistol…”

“Haven’t you woken up yet? The Battalion Commander had already said that we were going to manufacture weapons for close combat. Haven’t you seen the charging speed of the Atlantean Army? The effect of cannons was not like guns that could be fired at any time! If they really had a group of people charging over, would we have to die together with our own people?”

“Damn it, are we going to the battlefield again? How many more people can die from our Foundry Battalion?”

Other than the veterans who were a little annoyed, Li Qiang, who was holding a pistol, also looked at his five hundred or so subordinates. His mind sank into pain.

If they really could not develop a pistol that could suppress the opponent’s armor, the corps could only use their physical bodies to resist the opponent’s charge. When the number of soldiers was insufficient, the Foundry Battalion would inevitably participate in the battle.

The combat strength of the Foundry Battalion was second only to the chefs who were responsible for cooking in the entire corps.

If they were to really go on the battlefield, it would be very difficult for them to have a chance of survival.

The factory was suddenly surrounded by an atmosphere of despair. Silence gripped everyone’s throats.

Battalion Commander Li threw his general hat on the operating table and asked, “What suggestions do you have? Speak up! Time waits for no man!”

However, all the officers and veterans looked at each other. They could not say a word. They did not have any good ideas or suggestions.

“Damn it!” Battalion Commander Li rubbed the bridge of his nose. For a moment, he did not have any countermeasures.

This was because these pistols were all part of his plan, so he felt that his brain had been emptied.

He really could not think of a better method.

However, at this moment, a loud voice attracted everyone’s attention. In the distance, a guy with the rank of private stepped forward and said, “Reporting to you, Sir! I have a way to stop the enemy’s armor!”

Everyone looked toward the source of the voice. The person who spoke was actually the recruit, Rayen, who had joined the army for two weeks!

No one had expected that the person who broke the silence was actually a private.

Now that the foundry camp was facing such a difficult situation, Staff Sergeant Steven was not in a good mood to begin with. When he saw his subordinate step forward to brag, he naturally became extremely angry. “Being familiar with rifles doesn’t mean that you can speak your mind above your level! This is not your place to speak! Return to your position, private!”

This lion-like roar caused everyone’s eardrums to itch.

The other veterans also looked at the thin and weak Rayen from the corner of their eyes and attacked him with words.

“We didn’t even speak and you jumped out? Pay attention to your rank!”

“Shut up! You only created a pistol and you think you’re a weapon master?”

“When did a private start spouting nonsense in front of everyone? I think you want to eat a whip!”

“You know how to make a rifle and a wide-blade dagger, right?”

These veterans were very disdainful of Rayen. Now that the war was close, they did not know what kind of trouble this new recruit had caused.

Facing everyone’s criticism, Rayen was quite nervous, but no matter what, he had already made the plan, and he did not want to miss this opportunity to show his face.

After swallowing his saliva, he did not give up. Instead, he raised his voice and said again, “Reporting to you, sir! I really have an idea. Furthermore, I believe that there is no need to continue making handguns!”

This new recruit’s words once again shocked everyone!

Making a large caliber handgun was an order from the commander. He actually dared to openly oppose it?

This kid’s guts were too big!

Davis, who was standing beside Rayen, quickly reminded him in a low voice, “Are you crazy? Didn’t you read the military regulations? You’re going to be whipped and grounded! Stop talking!”

The other recruits were also praying for Rayen in their hearts.

They suspected that the other party was going to be in big trouble!

At this time, Battalion Commander Li turned around and looked at Rayen, his face full of anger as he said, “Private! Do you know what will happen if you disrupt the military orders in the Vulture Corps? Let me tell you! You’ll be whipped fifty times and grounded for a month!

“Don’t think that I don’t know that you want to escape the upcoming war by talking nonsense and being imprisoned! I promise you that you will appear at the front line of the battle!”

Then, he looked at Steven and ordered, “Hand him over to the 1st Battalion now!”

“Sigh!” Staff Sergeant Steven sighed heavily, looking very regretful. However, since the order had been given, he could only walk toward Rayen.

Eli clutched the pendant representing his faith and prayed for Rayen in his heart..