Re-advancement

"It's a wonderful thing."

"Yes. Incredible."

"Tch, there was no curtain to come out."

"It's fine as long as it doesn't fall..."

　It seems that the result of the interception battle between the magic airship and the magic musketeer was clear even to the observers. In other words, it is an overwhelming victory. It's still at the preliminary skirmish stage, but I don't think you'll be called a harebote just for our magic airship to fly.

"No damage to us or our allies. It's a complete victory."

"Thank you for your hard work.

"Ha"

　I'll tell Ted who came to report the battle. It would be nice if the dragoons managed to catch the current number, but if they messed up, they might catch three or four times the number instead of doubling it. In that case, there is a risk that the number of enemies will exceed our interception ability and be obsessed. In that case, it would be difficult to use a magic gun that was too powerful... but that problem has already been solved.

　The problem is that the power and penetrating power are too high, so in addition to the normal vertebrae-shaped bullet, I made a hollow point bullet with a mortar-like recessed warhead. Its accuracy at long distances drops considerably, but there is no problem in using it in close-range combat, and if it can penetrate the target's outer skin, it can deal tremendous damage. Above all, it is better to make it difficult to penetrate the enemy's body. I still do when it penetrates.

　A magic gun is like a rifled musket that uses magic as a substitute for the charge, so if you want to fine-tune its performance, you can either improve the tail plug that generates the explosive magic that substitutes for the charge, or work with the warhead. There is only one. If you change the caliber, you need to maintain the line that makes the barrel, or rather, you need to renew the production line itself. Well, since we're also developing a new type of rapid-fire magic gun, we'll need to rebuild the line sooner or later.

"We will continue to advance while maintaining anti-aircraft patrols.

""Eye icer""

　Mage-san, who acts as the helmsman, and Mage-san, who acts as the communicator, respond to my instructions, carry out their own operations, and communicate matters through the magic speaking tube. In case of an emergency, I'll directly command the magic tube, but normally it's all up to the communicator, Mage-san.

"What about the usability of the flying biter as a material?"

"Fangs are sharp and large, so they can be processed into blades or used as decorations. The leather is relatively durable and easy to use. Because it's a monster, you can also get magic stones."

"I see? In that case, it feels a bit wasteful to shoot it down and leave it as it is."

"It can't be helped.

"Is that so?

　This area is a rocky mountain with a lot of height difference, so if you want to land a magic airship, I'll have to get off and level a fairly wide area to create a space. Even if the top of the rocky mountain were leveled and landed, it would be a matter of how to get down from there to the foot of the Flying Biter's corpse. It will be hard work. Is recovering the corpse clearly not worth the effort?

"I'm just picking up the ones that conveniently fell on the ship."

"N, that's the only way."

　In this operation, once we secure air superiority over the Flying Biters' nest, we plan to destroy the nest with a thorough bombardment by the magic airship and the Harpie bombing unit, so it seems that it will be difficult to recover the corpses that fell into the nest.

　I thought about sending a magic gun unit to suppress it, but I decided against it because the risk doesn't match the return. It's a fool's job to create casualties that don't need to be greedy.

　After that, it took less than an hour to fly. After flying a little over three hours in total, I got a call from the Dragoons.

"It's going to be a Flyingbiter territory soon."

"I see, then everyone is in a second-class combat arrangement. As planned, this ship will stand by in an airspace that's barely intruded into the Flying Biters' territory, intercepting the Flying Biters that the Dragoons have lured out and reducing their numbers. Anti-aircraft. Strictly monitor

"""Eye icer"""

　The mages who are working on the environment reply all at once and start working on their respective tasks.

"Also, take turns taking a short break now. You may not be able to do errands for a while once you enter the battle."

"Kosuke"

"It's important, isn't it? If you can't concentrate and you reach the limit of your patience, it'll be a problem. Or should I wear diapers?"

　Ouch. I was very serious, but for some reason Isla hit me with Pesipesi. Well, most of the people on the bridge are women, so it may have been a statement without delicacy. But I think it's important, this kind of thing.

"Okay. It's my fault. I'm going to patrol the deck, so I'll leave this to you."

"I see."

　After saying such a thing, if I'm a man, I won't be able to pick flowers, so let's be considerate and leave here coolly. picture? If you're going to take care of me like that, why don't you say something weird from the beginning? That's nothing strange. I dared not read the atmosphere and just spoke openly.