Chapter 3: The Gunslinger
Luo Yi's other memory comes from the Blue Star in the 25th century.
That was a truly high-tech era, and many seemingly impossible black technologies became a reality.
For example, there are space elevators that can go straight into outer space; interstellar battleships that can explore the universe; mechas that can be controlled by consciousness; and various genetic drugs that can prolong life.
Among these black technologies, the 'intelligent gene butler' seems less eye-catching, but you cannot deny that it is an epoch-making invention!
The so-called "intelligent gene butler" originated from the brain-computer interface and can use brain waves to control high-tech equipment within a certain range.
Later, it was continuously iterated and updated, and became a self-use supercomputer formed by secondary programming based on human cells.
After being embedded in genes, it can solve functions such as information storage, assisted learning, monitoring physical health, data analysis, and shielding sensory organs.
Of course, its most important ability is to assist in the operation of various high-tech products. As long as they are connected to the Internet and commands are given, various intelligent machines can act autonomously.
The most famous thing is controlling mechas on the battlefield and killing everyone.
The 'Deep Blue 5.0' that Luo Yi installed could only be considered a civilian version, with many functions restricted. But even so, it was extremely useful.
He himself had experience in physical exercise and swordsmanship training, but because he was young and did not take it seriously, his level was at most entry-level, comparable to that of an ordinary militiaman who had received training.
But when he used Deep Blue's 'Health Monitoring Module' and 'Assisted Learning Module' to work together, supplemented by the data analysis module, and developed a scientific training plan,
In just two months, his strength had improved by leaps and bounds.
The battle tonight, where he fought one against three, including the first mate of the Bloody Mary, Jack the Ripper, is proof of this!
If the times had allowed it, Luo Yi felt that he would have had a bright future as a warrior.
However, in the era of magical industry, the best choice is naturally a mage, and he must be an alchemist who is proficient in the design and manufacture of magical machinery!
It was late at night, dark clouds covered the moon, thunder rumbled, and heavy rain fell from the sky.
The crackling sound of raindrops fell on the roofs and streets, washing away the dust in the air, and Luo Yi fell asleep accompanied by the sound of rain.
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The next day, early morning.
The city of Auckland became fresher after the rain. When Roy got up, Mrs. Cassidy had already prepared breakfast.
Freshly baked white bread is soft and fragrant. Spread a little butter and cheese on it, and take a bite, and you will taste the happiness.
There are also bacon and mashed potatoes, which can make you very full. Finally, have a cup of strong coffee to refresh yourself.
After leaving the house, he took a public carriage to the Philante School of Magic.
As the only magic academy in Auckland City, the status of Philante Magic Academy is self-evident.
It is located in the south of the city, covers an area of hundreds of acres, is extremely vast, and has various landmark buildings.
As soon as Luo Yi jumped off the carriage, he saw two towering wizard towers.
They look almost identical on the outside, both are tens of meters high and shaped like spires. It is said that there is magic that can extend the space inside, making them much wider than they appear on the outside.
Luo Yi first paid five copper tyres as the fare, and then followed the flow of people going to school and walked into the college.
Of course, not everyone can enter the magic academy. You need a student badge to prove your identity in order to pass the magic scan.
Luo Yi hung the student badge on his chest and walked into the academy gate smoothly. He saw two wizard towers on the left and right, right in front of him.
At this time, people were coming in and out of the two wizard towers, almost all of them wearing black robes and wearing the badge of wizard apprentices on their chests.
If there is a level higher than ordinary students like Luo Yi, it is the magic apprentices who have been proven to have the qualifications to become a wizard.
They have mastered several tricks and have relatively strong magical powers. They are qualified to enter and exit the wizard tower and can become apprentices of formal wizards.
Almost all of these people held their heads high, looking proud with their noses looking up to the sky.
Of course, they also have the right to be proud!
Even if they fail to advance, as long as they have a letter of recommendation from a formal wizard, they can get a well-paid position in major magic factories, government agencies, or even the military.
For ordinary people, having this qualification is already a great achievement!
Luo Yi was very cautious when passing through here. You always have to maintain some respect for the unknown.
However, he did not go to the teaching building, but turned right and walked onto the green path. After walking a few hundred meters, he saw the view suddenly open up.
That was a fairly large training ground!
The training ground of the magic academy is different from what most people imagine. It is not a carefully maintained lawn, but is directly covered with thick sand.
There are rows of weapon racks on both sides, with various long swords, broadswords, rapiers, shields, and various training equipment.
Luo Yi could name some of them, such as various dumbbells, tree stumps, stone locks, big and small, and of all weights.
There were also some people that Luo Yi didn't recognize. He saw a person dodging some kind of flying ball with wings. The speed was getting faster and faster, and even many phantoms appeared.
Outside the training ground was a lap of running track. Luo Yi only took a glance and felt that the lap was at least 800 meters long.
At this moment, the entire training ground was full of people. Some were training alone, some were working in groups of three or two, and some were being specifically instructed by teachers and loudly corrected.
Looking closely, in addition to those who were strengthening their bodies, there were also many people training in swordsmanship, and they were all using light swords.
Although the styles are different, some are rapiers with needle-like blades, sharp tips, semicircular guards on the hilts, and extremely flexible blades.
Its attack method is mainly stabbing, supplemented by picking, throwing, and cutting. Its worst skill is blocking.
But when the sword was swung out, there were all kinds of sounds of breaking through the air, and at speeds so fast that only afterimages could be seen.
The other type is a single-edged rapier with a sharp edge on one side. The blade is thicker than a rapier, and when it is swung, the sound of "swishing" breaking through the air is continuous.
In the blink of an eye, the human-shaped target in front of him was already covered with holes.
This is a magic academy, and it is very strange that a group of students are not practicing spells, but exercising and practicing swordsmanship.
But this is the norm in magic academies nowadays!
When Luo Yi passed by the training ground, his eyes wandered around but he did not stop until he approached a shooting range, then he could not help but stop.
This was a very simple-looking shooting range, with only bunkers made of sandbags and targets erected every ten meters.
It has a humanoid shape, made of iron and wood of amazing hardness. When it is stood up and covered with clothes, it looks like a person standing there.
There are also conventional traditional targets, with a total of ten rings from the outside to the inside, and a point in the center that is no bigger than a fingernail.
These targets are made in a very crude way, but they are consumables. Even the wealthy magic academy is unwilling to spend money on them.
It seemed that it was a little early, and there were not many people in the shooting range. Apart from an instructor, there were only five or six people practicing shooting, and there were not even as many as the onlookers.
But they were all very focused, fiddling with their magical firearms, cleaning, checking, reloading, raising their hands, and activating...
The magical firearms they used were the first generation of standard magical muskets equipped by the Habsburg Empire Legion. From today's perspective, it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were "ancient".
Its main body is made of mahogany and fine iron, supplemented by mithril, and is covered with various magical inscriptions, extending to the barrel.
The intersection of the inscriptions is at the tail of the gun, where a thumb-sized magic crystal is inlaid.
This magic crystal is a rhombus-shaped hexahedron, with four colors of mist inside: yellow, red, green, and blue, representing the magical energy mixed with the four elements of earth, fire, wind, and water.
The man holding the gun was a sunny boy with blond hair, blue eyes and a bright smile. He chose the farthest target, holding the rifle in his hand, magic power surged, the magic crystal was lit, and inscriptions began to glow.
Bang!
With a gunshot, a bullet the size of a soybean was pushed out, and smoke like fire rose from the muzzle.
Then, fifty meters away, the head of the human-shaped target exploded, and saw wood chips flying like rain.
It is conceivable how tragic it would be if this bullet landed on a person.
“Wow!”
A group of people around couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. The sunny boy was very pleased. He spread his arms and saluted everyone like a gentleman.
Then, he quickly loaded, checked, and fired, as if performing a show.
After four consecutive hits, the human-shaped target fifty meters away was completely smashed into pieces.
There is no doubt that this human-shaped target made of iron and wood cannot withstand the attack of the magic musket, so ordinary knights, even if wearing plate armor, cannot withstand it!
And this is why the Habsburg Empire was able to end the Age of Knights!
PS: I've been thinking about this for a long time, and I feel that magical firearms shouldn't be used by just anyone...
A magic civilization must look like a magic civilization. The foundation of the magic industry must be sufficient talents.
(End of this chapter)
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