Chapter 744

Arcane Sniper [Matan’s Shooter] Chapter 744

[Legendary Mosin Nagant of the White Reaper]

Attack Power: (User’s Agility × 5)

Effect: Agility +21

Description: A rifle that the White Reaper personally made and used to protect the homeland from “Krabavi.”

Despite its simplicity compared to a musket, perhaps what sets it apart is that the White Reaper’s grudge was used as a material. Having slain 542 people in just 100 days, he became a hero of “Paland”, but was later executed with the humiliating title of [Human Hunter] by Krabavi, the ruler of the Shazrashian Federation. Nevertheless, the people of Paland would all be proud of him. Unable to find the one hidden in the snow despite Krabavi’s 25 knightly orders searching, they had no choice but to take his family hostage.

Additional Effect: If immobile for more than 5 seconds, harmonize with the surrounding terrain/objects.

Despite the fact that its agility bonus effect was lower than Black Bass’, and its attack power was no match for Black Bass, such matters did not concern him at the moment.

“Kya... Taking aim, eh. The details are a bit different from what I remember... Well, it’s based on a real person, so it couldn’t be just thrown in haphazardly. Krabavi is like the Soviet Union, huh.”

He had known for some time that it followed a name and progression somewhat similar to actual history. Moreover, if it was a field he knew well, he could easily notice a few altered names.

“Hmm, the additional effect of harmonizing with the surroundings when immobile sounds sweet. Is it an unlimited camouflage with no cooldown?”

Was it faithfully copied from the characteristics of a real-life sniper? Leeha admired the senior(?) once again for their achievement.

“Is it over now?”

“Yes! Just in case, let’s save the location and get back. The urgent matter is synthesis after all.”

“Ah, that’s a shame.”

“Right? I felt the same way earlier.”

Symapthizing with Blaugrunn who was looking around, Leeha brought out a teleport scroll.

“Bottleneck-ssi~”

Clang-! Clang-!

Even though it was now late at night, the sound of hammers from Bottleneck’s smithy didn’t stop.

“Castle Lord? Has it been days since you last visited? I heard there was a newcomer, but seeking a caliber similar to Black Bass is... not easy.”

Bottleneck couldn’t continue his words upon seeing Leeha’s appearance.

His eyes were staring at Leeha’s left shoulder. The rifle slung over the right shoulder was clearly Black Bass. And what about the left shoulder?

“I’ve found it. Hehe, this is a legendary item just like Black Bass. Its characteristics can be considered quite similar to [Accuracy],” the White Sage’s monologue was muttered to himself.

Ignoring the warning, Leeha carefully handled the neglected rifle and placed it on the table.

“What’s this?”

“The Lord is impressive. How did you manage to find it so quickly?”

“Haha, well. When Bottleneck said I need to find one, I had to find it!”

As the hammer sounds stopped, the dwarves, including the Beard Brothers, approached and admired the new rifle.

“Look at this, can we see it? Huh? Is it okay for us to look at this?”

“Of course. If it’s not seen by Bottleneck, who else will see it? You should take a good look and consider what needs to be synthesized.”

Pushing away the dwarves, Bottleneck almost pressed his nose against the rifle on the table.

Leeha responded with a faint smile to him.

“All right, yeah, that’s the spirit! It’s similar conditions to reinforcement. First, we need to [analyze] it.”

“That might take about a week.”

Even though it was a small village, it felt eerily empty, even with no people around. What stood out the most was that every few individuals present were wearing the cloak of the Sacred Knights of Sacred. There were more players dispatched from the Sacred Knights than the usual number, with around 48 lying on the ground. Of course, they were all characters of light.

Shin Nara looked at me with a grim expression.

“This is the fourth time.”

“The fourth time? Already?”

“Yes. A village in the southeast was annihilated two days ago. And almost every 12 hours... This one is estimated to have happened about three hours ago. Moreover, a similar incident occurred in Minis.”

I looked at Shin Nara with a momentarily stunned expression. It was then that I could understand why Shin Nara’s expression was not good. The annihilation of the village was also an unforgettable event for me.

“Faust? Could it be Bluebeard again~~ The strategy used by Bluebeard during the 2nd Interim Imperial War, utilizing chimeras and undead legions, causing chaos in the old continent.”

Didn’t Faust cross the Ocean of Dawn to the new continent while gathering attention from that incident? However, as Leeha listened to Shin Nara’s words, he hung his head.

“At first, I thought so too. But this time, there are no traces of monsters. In Minis, there is only one trace of a person—”

Shwaaaah-!

At that moment, a violet light flashed.

“Ah, you’re right. It matches exactly what the goddess said. Damn it.”

“L-Lark? How did you...”

Lark spoke to Shin Nara with a determined expression. When Leeha looked surprised, Lark also showed a stunned expression.

“Oh my, Leeha-ssi! It’s been a while since we met, and there’s no coffee but only a place with blood splattered everywhere. The atmosphere is like a beggar, very nice! Haha.”

Although Leeha still thought he was a strange person with an unpleasant tone and a cheerful atmosphere, now Leeha was more curious about why he was here. He alternated my gaze between Lark and Shin Nara.

Lark chuckled and spoke first, saying, “I am currently in a relationship with Dame Shin. This greeting is overdue-“

“Lark, please be precise!”

Shin Nara exclaimed, cutting him off abruptly.

Unbelievable! Leeha wanted to be surprised, but he couldn’t figure out how to react in such an odd atmosphere.

“Well, I can’t even make a joke. Still, a partnership is a relationship, right? It’s unofficial, but [Minis-Fibiel Joint Investigation Team]! It’s also a form of social interaction, isn’t it?”

Lark shrugged, trying to lighten the mood.

“Similar incidents occurred in Minis as well. Villages of similar size and environment were targeted almost simultaneously. When we heard about it for the second time, even though it’s not our job, spreading rumors in the capital is not good for public safety, and the Capital Defense Corps requested support, so rather than being helpless... we decided to actively participate. With limited available personnel, it’s better to work together,” explained Shin Nara to Leeha, not even looking in Lark’s direction.

Finally, Leeha could understand.

“Indeed. Nara-ssi, you are amazing. There is a difference when you have a strong sense of justice.”

“Oh, come on.”

Even though incidents occurred within the country, it was not the responsibility of the Capital Defense Corps personnel from various countries. However, Lark and Shin Nara decided to exchange information on similar cases and try to solve this case using the limited forces of the Virtue Knights and the Sacred Knights.

“I am also remarkable for having the same thoughts and actions as Dame Shin, right?”

“Lark-ssi, please be quiet. So, what are the current results?”

It was evident from their expressions alone that they had not identified the perpetrator.

Moreover, the progress of the investigation was not as advanced as I expected.

“It might seem like a monster attack event, but it’s not,” answered Lark playfully, to which Shin Nara added with a sigh, “Initially, we suspected Faust. It’s not easy to achieve this alone. But there are no signs of chimeras or undead... It’s too intentional to be considered the work of Bluebeard.”

Lark and Shin Nara took turns replying, “In the end, we don’t know.”

“Well, it’s not like we know nothing. That’s why there’s a reason for calling Leeha-ssi.”

“What is it?”

Leeha asked Lark in a cautious tone, then glanced sadly at Shin Nara. She subtly avoided Leehas gaze. It was evident who had the idea to bring Leeha here in the first place.