📖 Overview
In a world without firearms, only one man possesses a gun—Kaito Sumeragi, the mysterious and feared Gun Saint.
But to maintain secrecy and turn a profit, Kaito disguises his bullets as holy relics, ritual tools, or magical consumables. To the public, he is just a traveling seller of powerful enchanted items. To the underworld, he is a supplier of chaos. And to the nobles and priests who think they hold control over the land, he is the unseen trigger that changes everything.
This is how Kaito's ammo works—even when nobody else knows what a "bullet" is.
🔥 Rebranded Ammo Explained
Inferno Round
Public Name: Flame of Rebirth Charm
This item is sold as a divine charm that burns away evil auras or undead presences. In reality, it triggers a short-range explosion of high heat, enough to immolate enemies within a few meters. Users activate it by crushing the charm in their hand or underfoot.
Frostbite Round
Public Name: Penance Pearl
Claimed to be a purification pearl that chills curses out of the soul, this ammo actually releases a blast of freezing energy on impact. Often used by guards or rogue priests to trap or paralyze threats. Activated by smashing it or charging it with mana.
Shockburst Round
Public Name: Storm Tear Capsule
Marketed as a holy relic blessed by a thunder god. The effect stuns nearby enemies with a wave of electrical energy, powerful enough to disable a charging beast or a squad of bandits. It's a popular "defensive charm" for nobles during travel. Just throw and pray.
Hollow Curse Round
Public Name: Anti-Evil Sigil
This is sold as a divine exorcism tool used during banishments or purification rituals. When activated, it triggers hallucinations, paranoia, and even momentary madness in the target. It is extremely dangerous but passed off as a sacred relic by those who resell it.
Echo Round
Public Name: Clarity Stone
A favorite among scholars and priests, this item is believed to clear the mind and allow divine visions. In truth, it disrupts perception, causing illusions and disorientation for several seconds. When used in battle, it leaves the target open and confused.
⚙️ How the Public Uses These Items
Since no one else has a gun in this world, Kaito modifies each bullet to work without one. Here's how he makes them usable by anyone:
1. Crush Activation – Most bullets are encased in crystal or shell materials that release their effect when crushed by hand or foot.
2. Mana Pulse Activation – Some require a small flow of mana to activate, similar to how scrolls or magical beads work.
3. Impact Trigger – Others are thrown like holy bombs or capsules and explode on impact.
4. Proximity Glyphs – Some rounds are modified to function like traps, activating when enemies approach.
These activation systems allow anyone—mage, priest, rogue, or even a clueless noble—to use the bullets as if they were simple consumable relics.
💰 Why People Keep Buying Them
They believe they are buying sacred relics or alchemical miracles.
They are cheaper than hiring real mages or crafting proper spells.
They are easy to use, with no training required.
They have flashy effects that impress nobles and terrify criminals.
Some churches and black-market syndicates resell them at higher prices.
To most buyers, these are rare, one-use blessings from a mysterious holy artisan known only by aliases like "The Wandering Flame" or "The Miracle Gunner."
❓ Do People Know the Truth?
Most of them don't.
Even those who hear rumors of the "Gun Saint" chalk it up to street legends or exaggerated bard tales. The disguises are too good, the distribution too decentralized, and the mana signatures too scrambled. Kaito makes sure that no one—even his customers—knows they are carrying a piece of forbidden technology in their pockets.
🧠 Kaito's View
> "If they think it's magic, they'll treat it like faith. If they treat it like faith, they'll never question where the power really comes from."
Kaito doesn't just sell bullets.
He sells trust, wrapped in lies, fueled by strategy—and every trigger he builds brings him closer to the top of a world that doesn't even know what it's arming itself with.