Sixth: Weapons Testing (Text; anon) - spoilers/blood magic/bees tw

[corpsewarblade]

[As promised to one of her other anonymous network contacts, Mukuro had been testing out how her magical-ammunition upgrade had worked with her magic. And, well, it had certainly proved an interesting experience.

Time to report her findings and gather more information. It was a risk to reveal her own magic types, but given how little she used them, hopefully that would be enough to keep her undercover operation in tact.]

28 APR XX, 2121

I have been conducting research into the magical reload functionality offered by the Elphame Traders. It would be useful to hear other people's observations/experiences so that we can pool knowledge for future combat operations, if required.

I can't afford to put a name to this post as I am currently working undercover, but I hope revealing my own findings first will count for something.

Tests so far have been carried out with a Pistol, Semiautomatic, 9mm.

Animal magic has proved ineffective for combat use save for niche circumstances- streams of angry insects are prone to behave erratically and are hazardous to the user in question.

Blood magic bullets have properties close to that of real bullets, however not sustainable for extended missions- lightheadedness occurs after 2nd reload.

I want to understand:
1) If someone has a weapon with this enchantment, can it be used by others?
2) Have people with the same magic types as me found similar effects? And, relatedly, what effects have people with other magic types found?
3) Does weapon type/calibre make a difference to the effect?

Thank you for any intelligence you can offer. And if the information I've given here is enough for you to identify me, please keep the thread between us.

Unrelatedly- has anyone figured out if the fruit from the plants we found at the solstice is safe for consumption?

Over and out.

🔪

[And now back to nursing her many bee stings.]

Comments

[angel_of_death]

I would recommend finding an excuse to see a healer or receive a transfusion under your guise if you plan on conducting another set of tests soon.

[corpsewarblade]

Noted. Now that you mention it I do have a healer I can talk to.

If we keep researching we should be able to come up with effective combat strategies against the magical creatures here, in theory. It's different to fighting armed forces, but most don't have the same instincts as an animal or a civilian would, either. It makes for an interesting challenge.

[angel_of_death]

If it's a challenge you're craving, the Forest of the Fisher King is a good place to find one.

You didn't happen to pick up one of those masks the Elphame Traders were selling a little while ago, did you?

[corpsewarblade]

Yes I have one- that's a good call, it proved a challenge when I carried out an operation there. I take it you investigated the place also?

[angel_of_death]

I have, and will continue to do so. I consider it part of my duty.

[corpsewarblade]

It sounds like you're still upholding your duties from your world as well?

[She wouldn't ask too much in the way of detail- it didn't seem fair, given she wasn't exactly forthcoming with answers either.]

[angel_of_death]

I am.

[He doesn't even need to ask if the other is doing the same. She's still using the little knife as a signature, after all.]