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The Marvel of the Slow-Speed ProjectileAuthor: Unno Juza
| Original Title | のろのろ砲弾の驚異 |
|---|---|
| Author | 海野 十三 |
| Genre | Fantasy & Sci-Fi |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | In the shadowed heart of Shanghai lies the clandestine laboratory of Dr. Kin, an enigmatic scientist whose brilliance is matched only by his disdain for convention. To reach him, one must brave the chaos of Nanjing Road’s filthiest eatery, navigate pickpockets and a vertigo-inducing elevator plunging 200 meters underground, then survive a disorienting labyrinth—all while enduring his peculiar security measures. Here, beneath layers of secrecy, Dr. Kin challenges Mr. Rosse, a disillusioned weapons engineer obsessed with high-velocity cannons, with an impossible riddle: *How does a slow-moving projectile achieve perfect accuracy across vast distances?* \nThe answer defies logic—a shell that glides like a specter, immune to gravity’s pull, whispering with Dr. Kin’s voice as it floats through Shanghai’s night. When tested against a formidable enemy fleet, this marvel of anti-gravity technology delivers devastating results—yet leaves no trace in official records. Blending steampunk intrigue with scientific mystique, the tale teases a world where innovation outpaces understanding, and victories vanish into shadows. What other secrets pulse in Dr. Kin’s underground realm? The truth, like his inventions, lingers just beyond grasp. |
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