Bab 80: Getting some Gadgets at the Grunt Armory (20) | Aim at Your Heart

I stared down at the humanoid target board that had appeared at a distance in front of me on the vast, concrete-like field of the shooting range.

The target board was designed with the typical circles marking both the torso and the head, each circle indicating a different scoring zone. Obviously, the closer to the center, the higher the score. The target seemed almost taunting in its stillness, inviting me to test my aim and resolve.

With a deep breath, I focused on the target board, aligning it with the long barrel of my newly acquired (read: borrowed) Zhel Mark-10. Holding it with both hands, the light gray metallic surface of the handgun gleamed slightly under the indoor shooting range lights. The weight of the weapon felt substantial, grounding me in the moment.

Then, my right index finger pulled the trigger.

BANG!