148: Chapter 0148 Barrett

The creation of the targeting System is key:

Li Size took out the magnifying glass frame, and Violet helped secure the chip.

He engraved the Mastery-level 'Enhanced Vision' Rune on the left side of the chip, and the Proficient-level 'Night Vision' Rune on the right side, then used Mental Energy to activate the secondary stacking technique.

The former was the result of his day-and-night practice of this Alchemy Rune ever since he obtained it from Felin; the latter he had only recently acquired from Rice, so he only had time to Pay-to-Win to barely raise it to the Proficient level.

Violet watched the chip emit a faint golden light and asked curiously, "Brother-in-law, how far can this see?"

Li Size calculated:

"Basic range is 2.1 kilometers, increased to 3.15 kilometers through the secondary stacking technique, plus the bonuses from my Alchemy and Meditation techniques, totaling 3.15 × 1.4 × 1.4 = 5.67 kilometers. It’s barely enough."

The next morning, Flora walked softly into the Laboratory, holding a scroll in her hand:

"Master, the Light Body Technique spell model scroll has been exchanged!"

Li Size took the scroll and immediately used his Pay-to-Win talent to Analyze and raise it to the Proficient level.

Around noon, Li Size had prepared all the components for manufacturing. He and Violet assembled the sniper rifle together.

Violet handed him screws, and Li Size tightened the nuts. Occasionally, she handed him the wrong part and stuck out her tongue to apologize. Li Size smiled and said:

"It’s fine, take your time."

After the assembly was complete, Li Size looked at the silver-purple sniper rifle and remembered the Barrett from Blue Star:

"Let’s call you Barrett."

He tested the Demonic Energy level—Level 13, with an initial bullet velocity of 3500m/s and a range of 7km.

He then crafted six types of bullets, among which the Sharpness Spell bullet achieved an extra burst energy level of Level 8.

During testing, the bullet hit the bullseye with a massive sound. Violet covered her ears and hid behind Li Size:

"Brother-in-law, it’s so loud!"

Li Size looked at the test data and nodded with satisfaction:

"Barrett combined with the custom bullets can achieve damage levels of 15-16 within the effective range, which is enough to deal with Feiting's elite apprentices."

Violet looked at his profile, her eyes full of admiration:

"Brother-in-law is amazing!"

Li Size rubbed her hair:

"You contributed too. If you hadn't helped, it definitely would have taken me longer."

Violet’s face turned red again, and she lowered her head, whispering:

"It’s good if I can help Brother-in-law..."

Li Size and Felina conducted multiple rounds of testing with the crafted Barrett. The results were perfect. He put down the test report and tapped the desk with his fingertip:

"Violet, help me prepare three sets of mithril silver alloy—this time we are making three Barretts. Felina and Gelia must also come with me; safety first."

Violet, who was wiping the sniper rifle's barrel, looked up when she heard this:

"Brother-in-law, where are you taking the sisters? Isn't it enough if you go alone?"

Li Size smiled, thought for a moment that there was no need for secrecy, and explained to her what he and Gelia had seen in the forest, and their plan:

"The situation in the forest is complicated. More people mean more security, and their witchcraft can be helpful."

Violet’s eyes lit up. She put down the rag and moved closer to Li Size:

"Brother-in-law, what about me? I want to go too! I’ve learned how to use Barrett, and I can help you watch the drone!"

Her fingers gripped Li Size’s work trousers, her amber eyes full of expectation. Li Size hesitated for a moment:

"But the forest is very dangerous..."

Violet quickly shook her head:

"I’m not afraid! And with your drone on alert, nothing will happen! Brother-in-law~"

She shook Li Size’s arm, her voice soft as marshmallow.

Li Size looked at her coquettish manner and smiled helplessly:

"Alright, alright, I’ll take you. Then we’ll need to prepare one more set of alloy and build four Barretts."

Violet cheered and threw herself forward to hug Li Size’s arm:

"Thank you, Brother-in-law! I promise to be good!"

Li Size patted her head:

"Good girl, go prepare the Materials."

Over the next two days, Li Size and Violet cooperated increasingly smoothly:

Violet was responsible for cutting the mithril silver alloy, while Li Size focused on engraving the Runes—

His fingertips slid rapidly over the barrel; every Rune was placed with perfect accuracy.

The parts Violet handed over were never wrong. Occasionally, when their fingers touched, Violet’s face would flush red like an apple, but her hands never stopped moving.

With the success of the first time as a foundation, this time the two made the preparations very smoothly.

By the evening of the second day, four silver-purple Barretts were neatly placed on the testing bench, each emitting a cold, sharp sheen.

Li Size called Felina and Gelia over and taught them how to use the Barrett:

"Align the crosshairs in the scope with the target, and use Mental Energy to activate the Rune when pulling the trigger..."

Gelia picked up the sniper rifle and weighed it:

"This gun is heavy, but the feel is good."

Felina carefully examined the targeting System:

"Can the effect of the Night Vision Rune be improved?"

Li Size shook his head:

"For now, this is the extent I can master, but it’s enough."

On the morning of the third day, the four set off riding the witchcraft motorcycles:

Li Size led the way, Felina and Violet were in the middle, and Gelia covered the rear.

The motorcycle tires rolled over the fallen leaves of the forest, making a rustling sound. The drone circled high above, displaying the distribution of surrounding Magic Monsters on the screen.

Violet adjusted the drone's flight path from time to time, muttering:

"There are Shadow Claw Wolves to the left, let's go around..."

Li Size focused on the road ahead, occasionally reminding the three women to watch out for traps underfoot.

When they reached the depths of the forest, the sun was about to set.

Li Size controlled the drone to fly above the Feiting camp:

The screen showed dozens of tents. The wizards were sitting around the bonfire chatting, occasionally passed by by patrolling wizards.

He frowned:

"The night vision of the Barrett will decrease by 30%, and the Feiting wizards are all resting in the camp. Moving now is too risky."

Gelia picked up the sniper rifle and tested it:

"Indeed, the image in the scope is a bit blurry."

Felina looked at the sky:

"Then let’s camp first and act tomorrow morning."

Li Size nodded:

"Okay. Violet, go gather some dry firewood; Gelia, you and I will set up the tents; Felina, you will be on guard."

Violet responded with an 'En' and hopped into the forest to collect firewood. Gelia took out the tent cloth from her backpack:

"Li Size, where should we pitch the tents?"

Li Size pointed under a large tree:

"It’s concealed there, and it’s not far from the Feiting camp."

Soon, two tents were set up:

One for Li Size and Gelia, and one for Felina and Violet.

Violet returned carrying the dry firewood and pouted when she saw the tent assignments:

"Sister, why do I have to sleep with you? I want to sleep with Brother-in-law..."

Felina tapped her head:

"Nonsense! Li Size is your brother-in-law, and Gelia is his partner."

Violet stuck out her tongue and obediently followed Felina into the tent.