I followed Evelyn to the back of the weapons shop. Evelyn took down a piece of brass and weighed it in her hand. She was obviously very familiar with the place.
"The caliber and length will all be based on your blueprints."
"Yes."
"Okay, I'll get started. How many do you need?"
"Five."
"Got it."
Evelyn skillfully placed the brass in her palm. Her lips moved slightly, and the fire element quickly wrapped around the brass, dividing it into five portions of the same size.
Immediately, the five pieces of brass melted into fluid in Evelyn's hand and began to transform into the shape of a bullet shell.
Ten minutes later, the shell casings identical to the one on my blueprint had been forged and lay in Evelyn's palm.
"See if this is what you need. Tell me where it needs to be improved."
"Mm, mm. The bottom here needs to be polished. Evelyn, since I've already troubled you with the shell casing, I'll have to trouble you to help me make five matching warheads. They have sharp tips and are roughly shaped like this. I'll pay you accordingly."
Seeing Evelyn's craftsmanship, I dismissed my original idea of polishing the warhead myself and described the specifications of a rifle bullet to her.
"No problem. So this is the rifle pellet you're making for the president? It does look very exquisite."
"Yes, its official name should be bullet. I didn't expect that someone in the neighboring country had already produced something like a gun. I don't know if it's good or bad for all countries that this object has appeared…"
I explained to Evelyn and couldn't help but sigh.
In the era of magic and cold weapons, firearms that did not belong to this world appeared in advance. It was still fine if they were used against the Demon King.
If the ruler of a country discovers the power of firearms and becomes ambitious, a war between humans would probably begin soon.
"According to what you said, is this thing called a rifle a product of some forbidden magic?"
"You can say that. This thing has the ability to allow ordinary people to kill magical beasts. Moreover, with enough distance, deal with more than one."
"An ordinary person can kill magical beasts from afar, several of them at once?! Isn't this the same as an Offensive Mage? Wait, since this thing can threaten magical beasts, if used against Mages from afar…"
Evelyn's head snapped up. Shock appeared in her pupils. She stared at me intently.
"That's right. It's exactly what you think. When a Mage is unprepared, this object can easily kill a Mage. Even if a Mage is prepared, if the defensive magic is not strong enough, he can still die under a rifle."
I nodded, acknowledging Evelyn's guess.
This is why the ruler of a country with firearms has the confidence to be ambitious.
In the face of countless firearms, few Mages could completely resist the damage of firearms.
"Is that why you only made one for the President and only provided five bullets? Even if something unexpected happens, it will be easy to trace the source?"
"No, I've already reminded the President. She has seen the power of a firearm with her own eyes. I made one for her just to satisfy her curiosity. Five bullets is to let each of you know how to fire this object. As for a change of circumstances, even if something really happens with this gun, given the President's ability, we probably won't know, right?"
I smiled.
I had never doubted President Leah's strength. To be able to become the President of the Student Council of a top magic academy like Olgus Academy, strength and influence were indispensable.
"Haha, you're really kind-hearted. However, if the President finds out that you've been speaking ill of her behind her back, you'll be in trouble."
"If this is considered badmouthing the President, it was you who started it, Evelyn. I won't be the only one in trouble."
"Hmm… that seems to be the case. Look at this bullet. If this is fine, I can finish the remaining four very quickly."
Evelyn blinked, picked up the first warhead she'd made, and handed it to me.
"Let's go with this. As long as it's the right size. Again, I believe in Evelyn's capabilities."
I casually picked it up, looked at it, and put it in my pocket.
"Thank you for your trust, Will."
Evelyn thanked me with a smile. She made the other four warheads and continued, "Will, have you been to the territory of the demons before?"
"No. How about you?"
"I've been there once. In the first half of the year, I heard from Angelina that the members of the Student Council participate in hunting magical beasts every year. Usually, the President will lead the team, but that time was very special, the teachers of the academy led the team. There were also the Knights and students from other academies. The President should bring you guys along in the first half of next year, but at that time, it might be Angelina who will lead us there."
"Evelyn, what's the territory of the demons like?"
I asked excitedly. I could finally get some information about the demons.
Looking at the timeline, it was probably the time when my grandfather had organized the encirclement and suppression of the magical beasts after he had gone to the capital to participate in the meeting. Evelyn probably happened to participate on that occasion. With the Knights of the Holy Light and so many teachers around, it should have been a very safe training.
"The demon territory…"
Evelyn hesitated. She looked up at me seriously and said, "Will, do you believe that there are demons who live a farming and hunting life like us humans?"
There were demons living the same life as humans?!
This was big news for me.
Before I reincarnated into this world, everything I knew about the demonic creatures was from the goddess. As for the situation in the demon territory, I really didn't know anything.
But after hearing this news, I could understand.
The demon race had a Demon King that gave the goddess a headache. Naturally, they were creatures with high intelligence.
A Demon King with high intelligence would not be satisfied that his subordinates were just a group of demonic creatures with no intelligence.
From another perspective, if the demons were all unintelligent creatures that only knew how to fight, the war with the humans would not be as minor as it was now.
"Of course I believe it. The history of the demons is equally long. It's normal for them to give birth to creatures with intelligence. Moreover, you said that 'there are', right? Not all demonic creatures are like this."
I nodded and answered with certainty.
"That's right. That's the case. You really believe it? I've used similar topics to test many students, but no one will believe such an statement. Moreover, the higher-ups have forbade news of such existences among the demon race be leaked to others. I only dared to tell you so bluntly because I know that you will also go to the demon territory next year,"
Evelyn said in surprise.