Villain: Ultimate Mutation System in the Alternate World

He picked up the portable cannon effortlessly.

The thing was heavy—no doubt about it—but to him, it was like carrying a candy.

"Not bad, huh? It's a bit heavy, but enhanced soldiers like you should have no trouble with it. Plus, with the power armor, it's like carrying a light backpack."

Reign nodded, making sure to blend in with the expectations she had .

"I've carried heavier weapon before," he said, playing into the conversation. "But it's solid for a portable version,"

"Right, let's see how it handles under real conditions. I've only run simulations, so this will be the first live fire."

Mara tapped on a touch screen, her fingers hovering over the interface as she prepared for the test.

At the far end of the range, a series of massive steel plates protruded —reinforced with rare materials designed to withstand considerable force.

"Just aim at the first target. I've programmed it to fire in short bursts to prevent overheating."

He nodded and rested the weapon on his shoulder, adjusting it for balance.

There was a sight on the side designed to help with aiming, and he squinted through it, lining up the target in his sights.

Looking closer, the weapon resembled a rocket launcher but had a rectangular shape, making it stand out among the more traditional designs.

Its surface boasted a series of detailed straight engravings and reinforced panels.

At the far end was a loading chamber where he could insert the bullets—a series of fist size metal balls .

Each ball had a rugged surface, featuring rough edges that resembled gears, which not only added to its distinctive look but also served a purpose.

This textured design was intended to scatter energy upon firing, boosting the projectile's impact.

He inspected the loading chamber, noting that it could hold up to ten of these metal balls at once.

"You designed it for quick reloads, huh?"

"In a battle, every second counts. The faster you can reload, the better your chances of keeping the upper hand," Mara explained,

He nodded in agreement, accepting her point.

While he didn't face that issue—thanks to his ability to materialize bullets out of thin air—she was right about the practical challenges a conventional weapon would encounter.

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"Smart thinking. But how do you prevent them from jamming during rapid firing?"

"Good question! I've implemented a mechanism that keeps the balls aligned and allows for a smooth feed into the barrel. It's still a work in progress, though." Her tone was a mix of pride and a hint of self-criticism.

'I see,' Reign mused. 'With this type of bullet, I could create my own rifle.''

The wheels in his head turned as he considered the potential applications.

His railgun was powerful, but it had become too much for casual use.

Mara glanced at him, picking up on his contemplation.

"What's going through your mind?" she asked, curiosity evident in her tone.

"Nothing, I'm just impressed by your invention,"

He smoothly shifted the conversation.

Mara felt a warm blush creeping up her cheeks at his compliment.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

She quickly looked away, trying to hide the smile that was trying to break through.

'Was he flirting with me?'

The thought sent a flutter through her stomach. Not that she hated it; she actually found herself enjoying the attention.

"Thanks," she replied, her voice a bit softer than usual.

"I'm going to start," Reign steadied himself, positioning the cannon against his shoulder.

He adjusted the sight, focusing intently on the distant targets lined up.

"Remember, you need to hold the trigger. When you let go, that's when it will fire," she reminded him.

"Got it," Reign nodded and pulled the trigger.

A low hum filled the air, gradually rising in pitch as it began to charge.

He had expected it to power up faster, but it gathered energy more slowly than he anticipated.

One. Two. Three. Four. Five

Mara watched, her heart racing. "Come on, come on…" she muttered under her breath, excitement and anxiety coursing through her veins.

After 7 seconds, the weapon reached its peak charge.

The buzzing intensified, and with a powerful release, the first bullet launched .

ZZZZZ!

They tore through the air, each shot creating bright sparks as the metal balls sliced through the air.

BOOOM!

The first bullet struck its target, detonating with a blinding flash.

An explosion erupted, sending debris flying in every direction.

The force of the blast rattled the air, however the reinforced metal target held its ground.

ZZZZZ!

ZZZZZ!

ZZZZZ!

One after another, the remaining bullets struck, each blast louder than the last.

The explosions kept coming, one after another, until the reinforced target finally gave in.

Mara rushed forward, practically bouncing on her feet.

"That was amazing! I can't believe how powerful it is!"

'Is it really that powerful?' he wondered.

He didn't know how tough the target was, so he couldn't measure its durability properly.

But judging from her reaction, it must have been made from a special type of alloy that wasn't easily destroyed.

The resounding explosions had drawn the attention of several engineers working nearby .

Curious faces walked closer, eyes wide with astonishment as they took in the scene of utter devastation.

"What the hell just happened?" one of them exclaimed, hastily jogging over, his clipboard clutched tightly in his hand. "We heard all those blasts from way over there!"

Mara beamed with pride, her energy infectious as she gestured excitedly toward the weapon.

"That was all thanks to this baby! We just tested the new prototype, and it worked perfectly!"

"You mean to say that thing is actually functional?" another engineer asked, stepping closer to examine the weapon.

"Functional? It's more than that! " Mara exclaimed, practically bouncing on her heels. "Look at the power! This could revolutionize our artillery!"

"Mind if I take a closer look?" one engineer asked, carefully stepping forward to inspect the weapon

"I want to see how you managed to get that kind of energy output in such a compact design. "

"Go for it," she gestured.

Seeing that his job was done, Reign walked away while she was still busy.

It was time for him to move on with his mission.

He might have acted friendly with her, but deep down, he saw her as nothing more than a tool—just another meal to devour when the time came.