Chapter 255: Show off your strength
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Five single-point shots, three short shots, try to control two to three bullets, and the remaining bullets will be fired continuously.”
Wang Ye lay on the shooting range along with ten other private soldiers in the third row.
The firearm was his own, and he had retrieved it after leaving the pit.
At this moment, the seasoned soldiers lying on the range and those squatting nearby handed over a magazine that Wang Ye and the others had prepared before Wu Jianfeng finished speaking.
“Give it your best and score 278 points for me!”
Zhou Qi crouched beside Wang Ye. After passing the magazine to him, he smiled and whispered,
Wang Ye was already a soldier in the eighth squad. This was different from the shooting practice the recruits underwent.
Naturally, he hoped for the best results from Wang Ye.
Of course, the 270 or 280 points he mentioned were just jests.
After all, Wang Ye had to fire continuously, not single shots.
Hitting all ten rings was even more unrealistic.
Wang Ye looked at Zhou Qi and smiled, “Class monitor, 1’11 do my best!”
With 278 points as the target, Wang Ye knew that unless he maxed out his Rifle Shooting skill using his skill points, he wouldn’t be able to shoot at maximum speed.
The odds were practically zero otherwise.
After all, when his shooting skill reached level 2, the majority of the experience points integrated by the system were for single shots. There were some for continuous shots, but they were scarce.
Furthermore, the meager experience made Wang Ye realize that it was challenging to control the gun when firing rapidly.
This was closely related to recoil, firing speed, personal experience, and even the gun’s attributes.
Strictly speaking, hitting all ten rings with a rifle was nearly impossible.
“The first shot hits the ten-ring. Wang Ye’s marksmanship is truly outstanding, with the point of impact right in the center of the target!”
“Brother Zhuo, let me see, let me see!”
Behind them, apart from Zhou Qi, Qiao Xuan, and Li Bing, three other experienced soldiers stood watching.
They even had high-powered binoculars in their hands.
At this moment, Luo Yang requested binoculars from Zhuo Zicheng, and Zhuo Zicheng passed them over.
In the next moment, Luo Yang also exclaimed, “Impressive, the second shot also lands in the ten-ring!”
Wei Qinghai clenched his lips. He didn’t go to snatch the binoculars but instead observed Wang Ye.
At this moment, he wanted to walk over and shove Wang Ye aside.
How envious.
How could he allow someone to hit all ten rings?
During his own shooting just now, he had only scored forty-three points on the single-point-five shooting target.
Within the fourth company, this result was considered below average.
However, this only applied to seasoned soldiers. Wang Ye was still a new recruit…
Therefore, even though he knew Wang Ye, as a recruit, might achieve perfect scores in single shots, he couldn’t help but feel a bit irked.
It would make him, a seasoned veteran, appear somewhat inadequate.
At that moment, Zhuo Zicheng, who had reclaimed the binoculars, exclaimed, “Heavens, four shots and all in the ten-ring. He’s only missing the last shot. If I’m not mistaken, he’ll achieve a perfect score for this single shot.”
Indeed, Wang Ye had fired five bullets this time, but he hadn’t attempted anything like five bullseyes in a row.
This was primarily because it was his first time using the Type 95 rifle.
When the system upgraded, since he was using the Type 81 previously, the shooting experience gained after the upgrade was technically for the Type 81, even though the principles of rifle shooting were the same and the experience was similar.
However, nuances existed between different firearms.
Moreover, this particular rifle wasn’t entirely new, and it wasn’t calibrated specifically for Wang Ye. Hence, he couldn’t handle it with the same expertise as his calibrated rifle.
Nonetheless, this wasn’t a major issue. After five shots, Wang Ye had still managed to accumulate 50 points. The only drawback was that he couldn’t see the exact point of impact, resulting in scattered bullets and less precise control.
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It’s a complete bullseye! What do you reckon Wang Ye’s subsequent bursts and consecutive shots will look like? Could he score around two hundred and fifty or sixty points?” Luo Yang couldn’t help but speculate as he listened to the target announcements.
“What are you talking about? Are single shots and bursts the same thing?
Two hundred and fifty to sixty points?
With twenty-five bullets remaining, if he doesn’t miss the mark by half, I’ll genuinely consider him incredible!” Wei Qinghai interjected.
Although one hundred meters might not seem like a great distance, in reality, even the slightest movement of the gun’s muzzle could lead to significant deviation in the bullet’s trajectory.
Every time you fired, you had ample time to adjust your stance and grip, enhancing your aiming accuracy. However, this differed during continuous firing. The recoil from the initial bullets would cause the muzzle to shake and rise, significantly increasing the difficulty of maintaining accuracy.
“Why don’t we make a wager? How about a pack of cigarettes?” Zhuo Zicheng suggested with a grin. He was a fan of betting and decided to challenge the other two.
He felt that Wang Ye still had a good chance of scoring over two hundred points.
Of course, he didn’t want to bet too much. For instance, if Wang Ye scored 250 or 260 points, he believed his odds of winning a five-million-dollar lottery would be higher.
“Alright, Brother Zhuo, I’m in!” Without hesitation, Wei Qinghai accepted the bet.
Although Wang Ye had already fired five rounds and earned 50 points, Wei Qinghai remained unconvinced that Wang Ye could secure 150 points with the remaining 25 rounds.
The primary reason was the significant difference between single shots and continuous bursts.
Single shots were still relatively manageable. In a two-shot burst, they could ensure that more than half of the rounds hit the target, and with good marksmanship, they could potentially hit every time.
However, when firing more than ten bullets consecutively, it would be a significant accomplishment if Wang Ye could manage four or five hits.
“Alright then!” Luo Yang reluctantly agreed to the bet, not wanting to be left out when Wei Qinghai and Zhuo Zicheng were so enthusiastic.
Suddenly, as Wang Ye switched his rifle to continuous firing mode, he received a surprising message in his mind: “Mission Reminder: Show off your prowess. Hit the target with your first magazine and score more than 250 points. Reward: 1 Skill Point.”
“Why is there a mission?”
Wang Ye was taken aback and turned around to check his surroundings.
It appeared that he was indeed attracting quite a bit of attention.
Many veterans were watching him closely. At a glance, Wang Ye could see that at least seven or eight seasoned soldiers had their eyes fixed on him.
Was this some kind of test? Were they trying to see how he performed to trigger the system’s response?
250 points?
Without missing the target, each shot would need to average eight rings.
Wang Ye glanced at the distant target and found it quite challenging.
He was confident in hitting the bullseye with his first shot. As long as he didn’t miss the target with his second shot, he could complete the mission.
However, the consecutive shots that followed…
After contemplating for a moment, Wang Ye made a decision.
He would have to rely on skill points to accomplish this mission.
Otherwise, it seemed nearly impossible.
Rifle Shooting Level 2 (0/20).
In his skill menu, Wang Ye’s rifle shooting skill remained at level 2. Moreover, even after firing nine shots since converting this skill, he had not gained any proficiency.
It was frustrating!
At this rate, Wang Ye felt it would take an eternity to level up this skill with just
20 proficiency points, especially considering the limited opportunities for shooting practice in the army.
Without hesitation, Wang Ye spent four of his skill points to upgrade the skill.
A familiar sensation washed over him.
Wang Ye lay down on the ground, taking aim.
“Don’t grip too tightly. The Type 95 rifle has a rapid firing rate. Try to control the number of bullets fired at once to within three!” Zhou Qi continued to instruct Wang Ye on shooting techniques while remaining oblivious to Wang Ye’s unusual behavior.
“Hu…” Wang Ye took a deep breath.
“Alright, class monitor, I’m ready to begin!”
With his rifle shooting skill now at level 3, his vision attribute had increased by 0.05, bringing his basic vision attribute to 1.2. Additionally, he had gained more shooting experience, specifically with the Type 95 rifle this time.
As he looked at the 100-meter target in the distance, Wang Ye had an odd sense of familiarity with the rifle in his hands.
The fusion of man and weapon was a mysterious concept that he hadn’t fully grasped yet. However, gazing at the target, he had a faint feeling that he could use this weapon to hit precisely where he aimed.
“Good! Let’s begin!”
With Zhou Qi’s signal, Wang Ye’s finger gradually squeezed the trigger…
“Pu! Pu!” Two muffled gunshots echoed through the air.
With his 1.2 point vision, Wang Ye could almost discern that one of the bullet impacts landed on the tenth ring, while the other hit the ninth ring.
The gap between the two bullet impacts was slightly wide, but Wang Ye had truly given his all.
Following consecutive shots, the first bullet had veered slightly due to recoil. Despite Wang Ye’s remarkable stability, his physical fitness, and increased shooting experience, his movements were still slightly slower compared to the rapid firing rate of the two bullets.
Nonetheless, it was a commendable adjustment on his part.
After taking a deep breath, Wang Ye’s relaxed hand squeezed the trigger again.
“Damn, this is unbelievable!” A moment later, only the third veteran from Class Eight remained. Sergeant Zhuo Zicheng still held the binoculars. Upon witnessing Wang Ye’s first two consecutive shots, he couldn’t contain his astonishment.
“What’s going on, Brother Zhuo? How’s Wang Ye performing?”
As they conversed, Wang Ye had already fired his third shot.
Zhuo Zicheng was rendered speechless. He clung to his binoculars and didn’t have time to respond to Luo Yang and Wei Qinghai.
He wasn’t the only one in this state.
Veterans from other squads, armed with binoculars, stood nearby. When they observed the bullet impact points from Wang Ye’s shots, their expressions mirrored those of someone who had seen a ghost.
Hitting a 100-meter target with a single shot and achieving a ten-ring score wasn’t unheard of.
It wasn’t uncommon for someone to score a perfect ten with their first shot. However, for the second shot, Wang Ye had achieved nine points twice and ten points once.
It was rather absurd.
Six bullets fired, three consecutive shots, and a total score of fifty-eight points.
This outcome wasn’t something expected even from a seasoned soldier, let alone a new recruit.
Even if all four companies participated, no one would dare to guarantee they could replicate this performance.
Occasionally, an individual might achieve such results by hitting two consecutive shots accurately, but three times in a row?
Preposterous!
He was bewildered.
At this moment, Zhuo Zicheng couldn’t care less about winning the two packs of cigarettes.
He put down the binoculars and turned his gaze to Wu Jianfeng, who was also observing through a telescope.
His legs felt like jelly.
It seemed he might be running back today….