Reincarnated as an Imperial Prince

Prototype Testing Part 2

Alexander stood in front of soldiers who just finished conducting test fire.

"This one will be slightly different from the T-AR33. One noticeable difference of course is the design. It's slightly bigger than the T-AR33 and it uses different types of ammunition. The T-AR33 uses a 5.56x45mm while the T-AR47 uses a 7.62x39mm. You can see it in the bullet yourself,"

Alexander grabbed two bullets in the ammunition box and held them up to show them the difference.

The soldiers who were attention gasped and chatted with one another, sharing their thoughts about the new prototype.

"We will be testing the T-AR47 today. The same as the T-AR33. I want each of you to take a weapon, load yourself with a magazine and aim the target dummy."

The soldiers lined up to pick up the new prototype they'll be testing and head towards the firing range to prepare themselves for conducting a test.

A minute passed and the soldiers were all ready.

Before firing the new weapon, one soldier nudged one of his comrades and said something. "Do you think it's a little heavier than the T-AR33?"

The soldier held the rifle up to check its weight, then he arrived with an answer. "I agree, it's slightly heavier than the T-AR33. Not only that, the bullet is larger than the T-AR33 rounds."

"Can't wait to test try this out," the soldier let out a chuckle as he trained the barrel of the T-AR47 at the target dummy.

They waited for the signal to shoot, which is the imperial prince, Alexander.

"Fire!" Alexander shouted, giving them permission to shoot.

The soldier pulled the trigger and suddenly felt a force pushing on his right arm, forcing him to shoot higher than the targeted dummy.

Alexander confirmed by watching them, "It's a little hard to control due to its strong recoil, so you'll have to compensate accordingly," Alexander advised.

Even though it's heavier, the soldiers' impression is still very good, especially the one who fired it first. "The power of this weapon is still more than the T-AR33. I get more satisfaction from firing this weapon, it's a little sweeter to the eye."

The Chief of the General Staff was in a state of admiration. The ear-deafening burst and its penetration power and the fact they can shoot it continuously. If only the army has this weapon during the Rutho-Yamato war, they would've overwhelmed the Yamato Army and forced them to retreat, or even won the war.

Makarov's eyes flickered to the young prince, he has always been loyal to his fatherland, the Ruthenian Empire, and would do everything to protect its sovereignty and honor. When the news echoed across Ruthenia about its defeat from the Yamato, his heart shattered and the reason for it is because the former ruler of the Ruthenia Empire, the prince's father, was focused on oppressing the people who speak out to him or those who are wanting more rights.

Seeing that the prince is making efforts to stabilize the country moved his heart, and his attention to the army is truly appreciated.

He's confident that in the future, the Ruthenia Empire will have its comeback and shock the world.

"You have my respect, young prince," Makarov muttered under his breath solemnly.

The soldiers resumed firing their weapons, exhausting them with ammunition as the ejection port spat out empty shells one after another, littering the ground.

Once again, the soldiers were in a state of amazement. Though not all, some of them were stretching their shoulders due to the strong recoil of the weapon they aren't used to carrying.