[Bonus chapter]One of Haimirich's strong points

After their meal, Abel, who was now under the disguise of Baron Albe, led the crown princess and the crown prince to the gifts he brought for them. Standing in the courtyard of the Sapphire Palace, Aries and Joaquin watched him open the crate.

"Please." Abel motioned his hands for them to see his gifts. 

Aries and Joaquin walked closer and her brows furrowed at the weapon she had glimpsed in Haimirich. She had never seen it being used, but some of the knights in the said empire carried these arms that were still under development.

"These are…?" she turned to Abel only to see him smile brightly.

"Rifles." Abel took out the rifle inside and held it properly. "Unlike arrows, these were more capable of penetrating armors and had a much faster velocity."