" Come forward if you feel like you have the best aim." Noah proclaimed.
They glance at one another before three of them came forward, Tang, Milo and Cody.
" Why do you think you have the best aim?"
" I think since I do well with projectile magic, I can hit my targets better." Tang said confidently. She had seen how Noah was able to obliterate that merchant's arm with a flick of his fingers. She believed she would be able to do it under his guidance.
" What about you too?"
"I...don't like close fighting." Cody said with some hesitation. He wasn't cocky enough to compare himself with someone like Tang but since they were selecting people that fight at a distance, it was his best chance to overcome his severe physical limitations.
" And you, Milo right?"
" I just think I am better suited for it." He didn't saw anything, only smiled with confidence. There was definitely something strange about the kid but Noah again chose to ignore since they didn't have much time.
" Alright, I only asked for volunteers but that doesn't mean others couldn't participate in it. I have with me, three types of weapons. They are equally deadly close range but some are better than others when enemies are charging from a distance."
Noah unveiled the box containing the guns he summoned prior to this training sessions. There are enough rifles to go around but there are only three snipers. He was torn between two choices but ultimately he picked, Accuracy International L115A3 or AWM L115A3 which is a more famous abbreviation among enthusiasts.
Not only is it very effective at extremely long distances, it's also one of the most durable sniper rifles available. After testing the weapons accuracy in temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 158 degrees fahrenheit, and it worked perfectly. A bolt that never freezes and a chamber that never jams is worth its weight in gold.
His other option was the Dragunov, Russian-made weapon capable of firing a standard 7.62 round and is as reliable a weapon as the standard issue AK model infantry rifle used by the Russian armed forces.
AWM used .338 rounds so it really didn't made a difference since the rifles he summoned used 5.56 so he had to summon different ammos for every other weapon.
Needless to say, they both had similar effective range of up to 2,500 meters but the option that intrigued him was Dragunov is battle-proven in urban combat, preferred because of its lightweight construction. Most importantly is its interoperability among regular Russian troops.
It's could also be used as a semi-automatic at shoulder level and handles like an AK. Anyone who fires an AK will be able to operate the Dragunov.
For the handguns, he went with Dan Wesson DWX. Even if he was out of the army, he occasionally visited firing range so that his skills didn't deteriorate which is why he was aware of the latest weapons in the industry.
DWX handling was excellent, it weighs around two pounds and had a effective range of ten to twenty meters. It's not that one couldn't shoot beyond it, this range was best for accuracy. With a twenty bullet capacity, it was enough to mow down anyone daring to fight you at close range.
Ultimately he wanted to take his time to see which weapon fit the candidates, he could slowly let them get accustomed to different weapons. Unfortunately, he never expected the kids to show up so Dragunov could become a viable choice in the future.
" Doesn't they look like same iron weapon he used? But how come there are so many of them?"
" There are different types too? That long one looks powerful. It also has different design, I didn't know metal like these existed."
" I am leaning toward these short ones. Even me and Julia could lift these right?"
" Yes."
They started discussing but didn't dare to touch anything. They had seen what happened yesterday when one of their friends tried to play around with that weapon. He almost killed someone! They were afraid of loud noises that it made when it whenever it fired! What's to say it wouldn't go off as soon as they touched it?
" Alright, before I showed you how to use it I have to tell you something." Noah interrupted them to gather their attention.
" I know you were worried about not being able to learn magic when you came here but these weapons don't need magic power to operate." He dropped the bombshell.
" Eh?"
" It can be used by anyone. How? That's something we will learn during the week but I want to tell you it beforehand so that you wouldn't feel discouraged." Everyone was shocked. They didn't know what to say. Noah didn't wait for them to ask questions. He picked up the handgun and started shooting the tree in the distance.