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"Optical sights, tactical guidance modules, pistol-style extended stocks, vertical foregrips, flash suppressors, and silencers—these are all upgrade components specifically designed for firearm modifications and enhancements."
"If one can also complete the second stage of Animagus transformation, then alchemical armor can be further customized with additional configurations tailored for firearm upgrades."
As Skadi placed an assortment of accessories onto the lectern, more than half the students in the classroom instinctively leaned forward for a better look. Even those seated in the back row had a clear view of the items, but stretching their necks seemed to give them a perceived '+1 vision buff.'
"In the past, similar enhancements were developed for our wand forms. For instance, optical sights were incorporated into precision rifles, sniper rifles, and even some handguns. However, today's modifications go beyond their original functions, featuring adjustable magnification and advanced observational capabilities, such as night vision, thermal imaging, and magical energy fluctuation detection."
"On the Abyss Battlefield, demonic beings use their unique physiology to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. At times, we cannot even be sure whether the stone beneath our feet is merely a rock or a dormant high-tier demon lying in wait. A significant portion of battlefield casualties results from these commander-level demons, who excel at stealth and ambush tactics."
"A single commander-class demon skilled in concealment can cause more destruction than one leading an entire unit of expendable soldiers. In close-quarters combat—sometimes even at point-blank range—wizards struggle to evade their explosive attacks."
"However, after implementing comprehensive upgrades, the rate of unexpected fatalities on the Abyss Battlefield has dropped by a staggering seventy percent, saving hundreds of lives."
"Unlike magazines, these firearm enhancement attachments cannot be designed as simple plug-and-play devices. To manage costs and ensure compatibility across different wizards, these firearm plugins must be manually configured, assembled, and fully integrated with your weapons."
"Otherwise, when switching between firearm types, these attachments will not automatically adjust to match your weapon—a fatal flaw for any wizard."
"In this course, I will teach you how to customize firearm attachments, integrate them seamlessly with your weapons, and select the right enhancements for different firearm forms. This is not an overly complex subject, but it is one that demands serious study and dedication."
"Moreover, advanced modifications to firearms themselves are only part of the curriculum. The other key aspect focuses on improving firearm and artillery-based destructive power."
"This is precisely the field of research undertaken by the Durmstrang Institute of Firearm Studies. If we consider artillery as a fundamental evolution in form, then bullets represent a core enhancement of spell potency and effects—they redefine the very medium through which spells are cast."
"Frankly speaking, it is somewhat embarrassing."
A faint, wry smile appeared on Skadi's face. "This concept had already emerged in the wizarding world a long time ago, but wizards at the time failed to recognize its significance. When we first began this research, even we found it difficult to accept."
"Roughly nine hundred years ago, there was a popular legend in the wizarding world about the great wizard Merlin. It was said that to defeat a demon, Merlin crafted seven runes imbued with different powers—this legend became widely known as the 'Seven Sacred Artifacts of Merlin.'"
"But the Seven Sacred Artifacts were not mere myth—they truly existed."
"The Faupelier family has safeguarded one of these seven runes for generations. However, due to the passage of time, the rune forged by Merlin himself has long since lost its original power. Though it has been meticulously preserved, today it remains nothing more than an empty shell."
"What I hold in my hand is a replica of the Merlin Rune."
Skadi pulled a 7.62mm bullet from her pocket, nearly identical in shape to a standard Gold Gallon. However, unlike the golden gleam of a Gallon, this Merlin Rune replica was crystalline and semi-transparent, radiating a soft pink hue.
"The Gold Gallon, Silver Sickle, and Bronze Knut we use today were all designed based on the shape of the Merlin Runes."
"But this legendary wizard had already created it countless years ago, as if… he had foreseen us in the distant future through the art of prophecy."
In the legends, Merlin was not just a powerful and legendary wizard—he was also a visionary seer. If the stories are true, then Merlin was far more terrifying than Grindelwald—a prophet who could glimpse millennia ahead. If Grindelwald once said, 'A prophet is merely a puppeteer who toys with fate,' then without a doubt, he must have been referring to Merlin himself.
He saw the future of the wizarding world across the vast expanse of time. Who knows whether the legend of the Seven Sacred Artifacts was his way of leaving behind a gift—one that is both a marvel and a shock—for future generations of wizards?
"We drew immense inspiration from the runes of the Seven Sacred Artifacts. Because of this, we were able to finalize the material composition and standardize the manufacturing process of bullets in just a few years, transforming them into mass-producible, universally consumable items."
"These bullets serve as temporary spell containers, allowing complex composite spells to become accessible to the majority of wizards. Furthermore, their introduction has completely revolutionized traditional spellcasting structures. By preloading bullets into magazines, we can bypass the natural cooldown period inherent to spells, enabling wizards to execute sustained and rapid spell combinations in battle."
"The Abyss Battlefield is about to undergo an unprecedented tactical revolution. In the past, it took a ten-person squad to handle an Abyssal demon. But with the advent of spell-infused bullets, a single wizard can now achieve the same feat alone."
The most troublesome trait of demons is their multilayered magic-resistant exoskeletons—the stronger the demon, the more layers they possess. Previously, during a spell cooldown, a single wizard could tear through one, perhaps two layers of protection. However, since only a limited number of concentrated armor-piercing spell formations exist, further breaking through the defenses would require teammates. And because such spells have a small impact radius, the next wizard's attack might not land precisely on the exposed weak spot.
But now, by preloading bullets, wizards can cleverly bypass the limitations of spell cooldowns. With adequate preparation, a single wizard can execute a one-on-one kill against a demon—sometimes even more efficiently than a full team.
Compared to artillery and weapon attachments, bullets prove to be the most effective tool in combating demons. However, if all three—bullets, artillery, and attachments—can be combined seamlessly, it would be nothing short of a battlefield revolution.
"The times have changed."
Someone murmured, their voice tinged with awe and exhilaration.
(End of Chapter)