Eh? You want to try the humanoid girl's iron fist too?

"is it?"

Sablov frowned. The 12 human limb joints meant that the robot would have a high degree of freedom, and the simulation of 24 human movements indicated that this model of robot had high precision and flexibility.

From this perspective, its versatility is extremely high.

If existing industrial equipment can be seamlessly integrated, productivity can indeed be greatly improved. But what about the workers?

Thinking of this, Sablov suddenly felt a surge of malice; he shouldn't have gotten involved in this research.

"The Americans have already achieved this, and they're doing it much faster than we are. More importantly, they've already put it into practice on the battlefield."

"Where?" Sablov wondered where this news came from. If bionic robots were deployed to the battlefield, it would have become a hot topic of discussion worldwide long ago.

"New York."

"You sent people to New York, and they even engaged in combat with so-called androids?!"

"Yes, a standard 6-man squad, 4 of them were lost."

"Is it really okay for you to tell me all this?" Sablov took off his old-fashioned glasses. "The more I hear, the more I feel like I want to go with you."

"After all, Moscow considers your achievements in this area to be very important."

"What if I refuse?"

"Do you have the confidence to refuse?"

Polochinko drew a pistol from his waistband, his stiff smile fading, and pointed it at Sablov:

“I don’t have permission to kill you, but you know… your children, your family, their lives might not be so wonderful.”

"A blatant threat...KGB?"

"We now prefer to call ourselves the General Directorate of Foreign Military Intelligence."

"What you're called doesn't matter, does it?" Sablov pulled out a chair in the study and sat down. "The worst outcome for those who disobey you is the Gulag Hotel?"

“That place has long been abandoned; we don’t need that kind of cruel method now.”

"Really? That sounds pretty good."

"Have you thought it through, Professor?" Polotinko put down his pistol. "You're Russian."

"Ah, I am Russian."

Volume 1: The World Before the Great War: Chapter 121 The Plan to Intercept

“My friends over there need to borrow your expertise.” Poloqingke put down his pistol and replied coldly, “People like you and me can absolutely accept their political views; after all, I haven’t forgotten them.”

"I have two years left on my contract with Kyoto University."

"That's not important."

Sablov couldn't help but give a wry smile. "Yes, that's not important."

The attitude of Polotchenko reveals just how tough the stance of Moscow and the Foreign Military Intelligence Service is.

"Professor, please pack your luggage."

Poluoqingke tried to show some mercy, but his efforts were no different from usual. His sense of humor was remarkably rare.

"After we leave, I can tell you what really happened. Actually, I can't say anything else in detail; you can only judge for yourself based on what I just told you."

Sablov glanced at the dark, matte pistol, knowing perfectly well which path he would have to take if he refused. Although he was a technical expert, prone to overthinking, thirty years of life experience had long since taught him to see reality clearly.

"When do we set off?" he asked.

Is someone spying on you?

“No. But I should go to Kyoto to retrieve the research data from the project there,” Sablov explained. “I always arrange my own trips, so no one should care about a professor on a study tour.”

"In that case, let's set off immediately; there's no need to pack anything."

"How am I supposed to explain this to my wife?" Sablov asked, then realized he himself didn't understand why Sablov had to worry about it. This marriage didn't seem exactly happy either.

"It's up to you."

"I'd better pack a few things first, that way it'll be easier to explain to her. How long...?"

The professor solved the problem in half an hour. Sablov explained to his wife that he had to return to Kyoto a while earlier than planned because the laboratory had made a breakthrough.

She kissed him with boundless longing. If things could really work out, perhaps they could live a better and happier life in Japan.

Three hours later, Polotchenko assisted Sablov to Kyoto.

After they complete the recovery, their next stop will be Vladivostok, and then from Vladivostok to Moscow.

……

Raphael thought to himself, if this is the change they expect, then it would be better to maintain the status quo.

This time, we need to intercept two people and retrieve all the electronic devices they are carrying.

A CIA intelligence officer stated that he did not recommend that they intercept her inside the terminal at Osaka International Airport, as her operational history would inevitably cause significant collateral damage.

In light of the active activities of Russian Foreign Military Intelligence Service agents, they are willing to provide Rafael with three Noveske N4 assault rifles and a corresponding number of .300 BLK subsonic bullets to minimize noise during interception operations.

Raphael was somewhat disappointed when she saw the equipment list; she had thought the CIA would provide two XM5 assault rifles and one XM250 light machine gun as requested.

The intelligence officer immediately refused her request upon hearing it.

Before the two sides lost contact, the intelligence officer asked her the reason for her request out of personal curiosity, but the answer he received left him somewhat amused and exasperated.

Because the 6.8mm specially designed armor-piercing rounds are extremely lethal, once hit, there is no chance of survival.

Reports indicate that Raphael was an excellent marksman, and in close combat, she was an unparalleled and deadly opponent—she nearly crippled a combat instructor.

In all the assessments, she demonstrated intelligence and cunning, truly a born warrior.

Setting aside the messy and unsound profiles of her personality and psychology, this report is enough to inspire admiration in one's heart.

However, the part of the psychological report that was highlighted in red was something the intelligence officer could not ignore; he had to act cautiously to avoid triggering foreign disputes.

Although the Japanese are generally quite cowardly in this regard, it is still a troublesome issue that could affect his future.

"Raphael, the things have been delivered." Lingyin dragged in two large suitcases, and said excitedly, "Three sets were delivered at once! Are they expecting us to go all out?!"

"Definitely. They don't recommend firing inside Osaka Airport, and they even sent enough weapons and equipment for the three of us."

Asuka studied the satellite maps around the airport, pondering how to intercept the target's vehicle.

Airport expressway? If you're not worried about being smashed to pieces by a large bus, there shouldn't be any problem.

Choosing a location in a busy downtown area? Gunfire alone could easily trigger a riot. I don't know the competence of the Osaka police, but there are definitely security personnel at the airport. It could easily turn into a gunfight that lasts for hours, ending with him being killed by reinforcements from SWAT teams…

That would be even worse.

“Let’s choose a location outside the airport,” Raphael said.

Upon hearing this, Asuka blinked, his eyes seeming to say, "Raphael, do you want to hear what nonsense you're spouting?"

"The combination of subsonic bullets and a sound suppressor is certainly good, but an 11-inch barrel is too short."

Raphael explained, "The sound of gunfire is mainly produced by three factors. First, there is the sound produced by the movement and contact of the bolt components during firing, such as the hammer striking the firing pin, the firing pin striking the primer, and the bolt moving back and forth striking the receiver and the breech of the barrel, etc."

The sound produced is usually very quiet because the kinetic energy of the bolt action itself is not large. In the presence of other loud noises, the sound is generally inaudible, making a silencer unnecessary.

"Really?" Lingyin asked.

He asked casually.

"You're an idiot,"

Asuka tapped Rin's forehead twice with her knuckles, then picked up where Raphael left off and explained to the dumbest of the three:

"Secondly, there is the shock wave generated by the rapid diffusion of gas released from the chamber, such as the muzzle shock wave generated when the bullet leaves the barrel, and the shock wave generated by the diffusion of gas released when the bolt of a self-loading firearm is unlocked and the breech is opened."

The sound produced by this kind of "release"—especially the muzzle shock wave—is the main body of the gunshot and the loudest sound that the shooter and people nearby can hear.

The intensity of the sound depends on the speed of gas diffusion. Generally speaking, the higher the chamber pressure, the more intense the shock wave and the louder the gunshot.

Furthermore, if the gas in the barrel contains unburned components when it is expelled, it may reignite upon contact with fresh air after exiting the barrel, causing a secondary sonic boom that is superimposed on the previous shock wave, making the gunshot even louder.

Because barrel length determines the volume of the chamber and the time the propellant burns inside, generally speaking, a short-barreled gun is louder than a long-barreled gun using the same ammunition.

Different muzzle attachments can affect the sound intensity of the muzzle shock wave.

For example, the increasingly multifunctional sound suppressors in recent years use a series of internal resistive components to prolong the diffusion time of muzzle gas and increase the gas contact area, thereby consuming the kinetic energy of the gas and reducing gunshot noise and recoil.

As for the gas shock wave and noise caused by the breech exhaust, they only occur in various types of automatic loading firearms.

Theoretically speaking, recoil and forward-acting bolts unlock the breech earlier than recoil and gas bolts, and the gas pressure released from the breech is usually higher, resulting in louder breech noise.

Another factor is the sound of the warhead passing through and disturbing the air during flight.

The sound produced is usually only audible when using supersonic missiles, producing a sonic boom that sounds like a whip cracking from the shockwave of the warhead.

If a subsonic bullet is used, unless the bullet flies very close to the observer, occasionally a sharp "whoosh" sound can be heard as the airflow passes over the surface of the bullet. Otherwise, no sound can be heard at all.

The CIA provided them with specialized subsonic silent .300 BLK bullets, which, when combined with powerful sound suppressors, theoretically would allow for excellent sound control.

After all, subsonic bullets do not produce severe sonic booms during flight, and if the propellant gases are controlled, the sound can be reduced by at least 40 dB.

It's important to clarify that decibels are actually a unit of multiplication. 40 decibels and 60 decibels are exactly twice the intensity, and 100 decibels and 120 decibels are also exactly twice the intensity.

If the sound of a standard gun muzzle of 150 decibels can be controlled to around 110 decibels, the effect should be very ideal.

The frequency of flight takeoffs and landings at Osaka Airport should be able to drown out the sounds of their battle.

Of course, if the agents of Russia's Foreign Military Intelligence Service were to disregard military ethics and engage them directly with firearms without sound suppressors, the final result would likely not be ideal.

With this in mind, we must act swiftly and decisively, giving the target as little chance to react as possible.

Raphael looked at the three short-barreled assault rifles on the table and suddenly asked, "What kind of vehicle did the CIA provide?"

"A Toyota sedan."

"FUCK!"

Following Raphael's train of thought, Lingyin immediately realized what he meant.

The CIA provided assault rifles and a relatively small sedan. The sedan meant the interior was relatively cramped, which would make it difficult for them to use the assault rifles.

When issuing such vehicles, the vehicles should be equipped with MP7 or UMP45 submachine guns, which are more suitable for use in confined spaces, instead of sending three short-barreled assault rifles that use .300BLK ammunition.

Would the CIA be willing to switch?

"..."