[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mercenary-s-war":3,"chapter-mercenary-s-war-mercenary-s-war-chapter-562":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mercenary’s War",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1613502,2077,"Chapter 562 - 562 557 Eliminate Gunfire","mercenary-s-war-chapter-562",562,"\u003Cp>562: Chapter 557: Eliminate Gunfire 562: Chapter 557: Eliminate Gunfire Arilan and his son didn’t look alike at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was very fat, with a large build, and what’s critical was his distinctive appearance: bald with a big beard, and covered in tattoos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan Moson, on the other hand, was slender with a suit and dress shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, there was absolutely no resemblance between the two in terms of build, appearance, or dressing and demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan Moson approached everyone with two shotguns in hand and placed them on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smiling, he said, “Hello everyone, I didn’t know Jack had friends over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m Arilan Moson, pleased to meet you all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After shaking hands with Gao Yang and the others, Arilan turned to Jack and said, “I’ve finished the shotgun you asked for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The M1014 has been lightened, now weighing 5.7 pounds, which is the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any lighter would require aluminum, but that’s not as strong as titanium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, based on the data you provided, I shortened the stock and barrel further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, this is a shotgun suitable for combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Benelli Vinci, I only made some modifications for long-range accuracy, without much else changed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called M1014 is the U.S.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Army military version of the Benelli M4, featuring a folding stock and a shortened barrel compared to the M4, resulting in reduced weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan Moson further lightened and shortened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Gao Yang, who often had to carry a Benelli M4, a lighter, shorter, and more portable shotgun was certainly super good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Benelli Vinci, it’s a semi-automatic shotgun mainly used for hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It has a longer barrel and is more accurate, definitely having an advantage over the Benelli M4 in long-distance shooting accuracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack picked up a Benelli Vinci and after examining it, he asked, “If shooting at clay targets from a distance of eighty meters, would the accuracy suffice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan Moson smiled and replied, “Son, you’ve asked a rather unintelligent question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this gun doesn’t shoot accurately, then the problem definitely lies with the shooter, not the gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack, I’m curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why such a rush for shotguns?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve never asked for my help before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack nonchalantly responded, “It’s nothing big, just made a bet with Gunfire Studio for a three-gun competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever loses has to avoid the other whenever they meet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan immediately furrowed his brow and asked, “Gunfire from Seattle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, Seattle’s Gunfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember that rough guy from the nationwide Elite Shooting Competition?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who was very dismissive of you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan frowned and said, “Of course I remember that idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tell me what’s going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why wasn’t I informed about the bet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack shrugged and replied, “I wasn’t planning to tell you, but I needed your help to make a better shotgun, so I decided it’d be best to let you know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan shook his head and said, “No, what I mean is, why would you bet with that idiot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack sneered and responded, “That bastard challenged me to a three-gun match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know, movement is my weakness, and I lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want to be laughed at, especially since they beat me by exploiting my size, yet claimed that the guns from Allian Mossen Studio weren’t as good as Gunfire’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They used my defeat in a single three-gun competition to make a point, so I decided to teach them a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve invited many witnesses, the Gunsmith Association, IDPA, the organizers of the West Coast Shooting Championship—quite a lot of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bet is that whoever loses must disappear from any gun shows and competitions the other is participating in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan Moson furrowed his brow and said, “Jack, this is a major stake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This concerns the honor of our studio; we absolutely can’t afford to lose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should’ve told me sooner; this competition isn’t just about the guns.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack shrugged and said, “You’re right, the shooter is more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s certain is that Gunfire will definitely find someone to substitute for them in the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was planning to ask a three-gun expert, but my friend happened to be in town, and he has the time, so I asked him to represent our studio in the match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan looked towards Gao Yang and the others, speaking solemnly, “I’m guessing these are the friends who are going to help?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack pointed at Gao Yang and introduced, “Let me introduce you, Gao Yang, or you can call him Ram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember the Blade of Satan I made?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was for him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan nodded at Gao Yang with curiosity and said, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao, thank you very much for your help, but, I apologize, I don’t seem to have seen you at any major competitions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you have any other names or nicknames?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang chuckled and shook his head, “No, it’s normal that you haven’t seen me, because I’ve never been involved in three-gun competitions before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan hesitated for a moment and then apologized with a regretful face, “Sorry, I don’t doubt your ability, and I trust Jack’s judgment, but this competition is a big deal for our studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’ve just started participating in three-gun competitions, it seems, a bit rash, um, could you show me your skills?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You know, this competition is indeed very important to us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan’s request wasn’t unreasonable, and Gao Yang didn’t take it to heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded and said with a smile, “Sure, I was just about to test my new gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can watch and maybe give me some pointers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack also had a lot of confidence and laughed heartily, “Ram, show my dad what you’ve got, surprise him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Yang loaded the shotgun with ammunition and then fired a few shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the shotgun made for combat was lighter, it struggled a bit with targets at a distance of eighty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Vinci, on the other hand, was a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With its long barrel and modifications for accuracy, it easily hit targets at eighty meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was very considerate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the situation where he couldn’t modify Gao Yang’s usual guns to be both combat-appropriate and competition-ready, he sought out his dad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After creating a specially modified shotgun for the competition for Gao Yang, he also built a gun for Gao Yang’s combat use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting familiar with the new gun, Gao Yang promptly demonstrated his shooting prowess to Arilan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a pistol, shotgun, and finally a rifle, by the time he had completed an entire shooting sequence and returned to Arilan’s side, Arilan was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After watching Gao Yang for a long time, Arilan wanted to speak but hesitated, and ultimately, he didn’t say anything to Gao Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he suddenly turned to look at Jack and said in a stern voice, “Whom else have you invited?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Jack named a few people, Arilan shook his head and said, “Not influential enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Son, since you’ve decided to firmly establish Gunfire, you can’t just invite these people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might have some influence in Portland or on the West Coast, but nationwide, they don’t carry enough weight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack shrugged and said, “I can only invite them, I don’t know as many people as you do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan Moson smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, Gao Yang found that smile, how should he put it, rather cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After smiling, Arilan said cheerfully, “All right, you continue organizing the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll go invite some people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have the time and place been set?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve been set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gunfire originally requested the competition take place at the Tullesen Shooting Range in Seattle, but I felt they were too familiar with that place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, I switched the venue to the Kail Shooting Range in Los Angeles, the time is ten days from now at ten o’clock in the morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan snapped his fingers and said with a smile, “Good, at least they won’t be able to tamper with the shooting range.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack shrugged and asked, “Who do you plan to invite?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arilan laughed, “I’ll invite everyone I can, you don’t need to worry about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, Arilan extended his hand to Gao Yang, and after shaking hands with him, he said with a beaming smile, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao, I am honored to have you help our studio in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am very grateful for your assistance, and I must express my thanks to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Arilan’s demeanor and hearing his words, Gao Yang knew that his performance was satisfactory; at least Arilan also believed he was capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After courteously expressing his gratitude to Gao Yang, Arilan clenched his fist and said through gritted teeth, “Those sons of bitches from Gunfire, their guns are decent, I admit that, but those bastards are too despicable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now’s a good opportunity – I never want to see those bastards again, so, take them down, tear them apart, and make sure they can never hold their heads high again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make them tuck their tails between their legs and roll back to Seattle, never daring to show their faces again!” (To be continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like this work, please come to qidian.com to cast your votes and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1524,"2026-06-06T10:19:57.855Z",1,"novelbin.me","67f0e84ef9a8a66503aeae5639e9200d4b3a31dadab68ae133f58d979ddecdaa","mercenary-s-war-chapter-563","mercenary-s-war-chapter-561",2343,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmercenary-s-war-cover.jpg"]