episode_0023
by admin“It looks like preparations for war have been well made.”
“… Still, it’s going smoothly. If we join the follow-up legions, we will be able to push in.”
A meeting was in full swing in the empire’s military department.
“Still, aren’t we much superior to wizards and knights?”
“Sparing investment in training was of great help.”
The five legions of the empire were pushing through the kingdom’s troops on the border relatively smoothly.
Although the Kingdom of Heirne was not easy to prepare, the Empire was superior when it came to knights and wizards.
The kingdom’s legions, unable to withstand their offensive, gave up their borders and retreated one by one.
In particular, the battle results of the 1st Corps were astonishing.
After only half a day of fighting, they achieved an overwhelming victory over the kingdom’s army and crossed the border.
“I never thought the firepower of guns and cannons would be this strong.”
“It seems like close combat is still unavoidable. I’m glad it works well with spearmen.”
“Still, at this level, the proof can be considered complete. Let’s increase the number of guns ordered.”
“But the consumption of gunpowder and ammunition is quite high. If the operating volume is further increased, wouldn’t supply become difficult?”
“If it is not possible to invest money and people, one of the two is lacking. As it turns out, the empire has enough of both.”
Through the battle of the 1st Corps, the military confirmed that guns and cannons were effective even in wars between countries.
In addition, it was confirmed that the firepower of infantry could be significantly increased.
Now, all that remains is to supply supplies to the remaining troops.
“Let’s hasten the supply of firearms.”
The military made a decision.
The importance of guns and cannons will become more prominent in future battlefields.
Meanwhile, unlike the Empire, the atmosphere in the Kingdom of Heirne was not good.
“Damn, does it make sense to be pushed back after not being able to last for just two or three days!”
In response to the king’s shout, those attending the meeting cannot raise their heads.
One of the military officers opened his mouth with difficulty.
“That’s…the magicians and knights of the empire are superior to those of the kingdom…”
“Damn, that sucks! The kingdom is only this big!”
The Kingdom of Heirne has been preparing for war against the empire for a long time.
However, the border had to be surrendered after only three days.
The king could not believe this.
“…I’m sorry.”
The conference room became quiet again.
“Ha. You’re excited. Let’s continue the meeting. What about their new weapons?”
“That too…”
This is the worst situation.
All-out war falls to the Empire.
knight and wizard. Even new weapons.
The future of the kingdom was dark.
“Can we stop them?”
“…Although pushed back at the border, the Imperial army must pass by Fort Twinham to enter the kingdom.”
Fort Twinham.
It is located on the road to the kingdom, and is a fortress that served as a shield for the kingdom for a long time.
It would be embarrassing for the empire.
If you leave it alone, you will be exposed to attacks from the troops inside the fortress, and if you attack, you have to be prepared for heavy losses.
If the kingdom’s reinforcements arrive during that time, the imperial army will have to deal with the fortress and the reinforcements together.
It would be a headache for the imperial army.
“…Retreat the remaining troops to the rear. While Fort Twinham holds out, reorganize and attack the imperial army.”
The King gave an order.
‘The empire will never surpass its fortress.’
Even in the Great War 42 years ago, the empire failed to capture the fortress.
We were defeated by the empire that attacked through the sea, but now we are prepared for that as well.
The imperial army will never enter the kingdom.
To pass the fortress, the empire also had to endure great losses.
In the end, while you are stuck, you will just have to gather your troops and attack the imperial army at once.
After that, it was just a matter of pushing the imperial army back to the border.
***
The imperial army crossed the border and advanced into the kingdom again.
And, we finally faced the fortress.
“From what I heard, it seems difficult.”
“I don’t think it will be an easy battle.”
Imperial officers began their meeting.
“Is it difficult to just pass by?”
“It’s a difficult place to leave behind.”
“But it’s not good to have your ankles tied here.”
“Umm…what a headache.”
It seemed difficult to wage a siege.
In order to breach the high walls, one had to be prepared for great blood loss.
We discussed the fortifications, but couldn’t come up with a suitable number.
While they were pondering, an officer from the 1st Corps spoke up.
“I don’t think there is a way.”
“Tell me.”
The officer continued speaking to the commander.
“I wonder what it would be like to attack the castle walls with cannons.”
“Mmm. A cannon. Is it possible to break through the castle wall?”
“Even if you can’t break through, I think it’s possible to attract the attention of the kingdom’s military. In the meantime, I would like to try concentrating the magicians’ firepower.”
“Mmm. Then, let’s make a plan.”
After a long meeting, the imperial army came up with a plan.
***
“I bet my girlfriend I left back home that rushing over there will mean death.”
“You’re probably already tasting it here and there, but is it worth it?”
“Be careful when you sleep, really.”
Imperial soldiers were having a conversation while looking at the fortress in the distance.
“They say they are attacking today.”
“Ah.”
“Damn.”
“Attack the castle walls with cannons? Who’s thinking?”
“I’m about to desert.”
Complaining, they moved to their respective seats.
Among them, Tom was also there.
‘Will it work?’
He looked at the cannon and thought.
The firepower is strong, but will it work against the castle walls?
***
The kingdom troops inside the fortress were full of confidence.
“You’ll never be breached, so just do what you’re trained to do!”
“Check the condition of the ballista!”
Their mission here is to keep the imperial forces on their feet.
I had no idea that the fortress would be breached.
A long history has proven him.
“The imperial troops have begun to advance! To all troops’ positions!”
Soon the imperial troops began to approach, and they moved as they had been trained.
Archers were aiming their arrows from the castle walls, and ballista soldiers were turning pulleys to pull strings.
“Fire!”
The arrow left the archers’ bowstring.
The ballista also fired long spears at the imperial troops.
And, various magic passes through their heads and heads towards the imperial army.
The arrow bounced off their shield.
The ballista collapses the formation with the shield intact.
And even magic.
Although it was blocked by defensive magic, it penetrated the defensive magic once or twice and hit the imperial army.
The unlucky squad was hit by magic and was seen evaporating with its shield intact.
Seeing that, the morale of the kingdom’s soldiers in the fortress rose.
The imperial army was still advancing on the fortress, but the real fortress battle was coming closer.
Will they be able to overcome the high walls?
The kingdom army did not think they would lose.
The fortress will never be breached.
They will not even be able to climb up the walls.
However, as they continued to move forward, they suddenly stopped.
Are you trying to retreat?
That said, it was still stopped.
The kingdom soldiers looked at this and had doubts.
The doubt was soon resolved.
I can see the shield soldiers retreating left and right.
Something comes out of the gap.
Soon, flames spewed out.
-pop! Coo!
The castle walls are ringing.
It wasn’t just once.
-Bubbaebung! Coogung! thud!
Flames spewed out from many places, and the walls shook again and again.
The walls were still intact.
But it was clear that it was a threatening weapon.
“It’s a cannon! Attack the cannon!”
The shouts of commanders are heard.
The magic flew to the location where the cannon was fired, and the ballista also fired a spear to the location where the smoke remained.
However, the magic was blocked by defensive magic, and there were too many locations where smoke remained to attack with the ballistae on the castle wall.
Arrows could not pierce the shield.
The shield opens left and right again, and fire spews out.
-Cookung! thud!
The castle walls rumble again.
“Must be stopped! Concentrate your attack!”
The commanders shout loudly.
However, the matchlock guns spout fire, and the kingdom soldiers who were struggling to draw the bowstring fall.
Even the arrows fired could not pierce their shields.
While the attention of the kingdom’s troops was captured, the empire’s magicians attacked.
The kingdom’s troops were in confusion.
Magic and cannons.
Even guns.
It was going differently than expected.
“… !”
And, the castle wall collapsed.
The castle walls, which could not withstand the impact of cannons and magic, were destroyed.
The imperial troops began to push in through the gap.
The fortress was breached.
The shield of the kingdom has fallen.
***
“Fortress Twinham has been breached.”
“How in this short time…”
“I heard they were attacked by cannons and wizards.”
“That fortress is breached. really. It’s something to live for a long time.”
The news spread quickly.
“Is the firepower of the cannon that much?”
“It could be said that I let my guard down because there was little information about the cannon.”
Even in the empire’s military.
“Does this make sense? How long has it been since the fortress was breached?”
“That…”
“What’s the reason again this time?”
“…The firepower of the cannon was unexpected.”
“Date of filing!”
Even in the kingdom’s military.
One thing is certain.
The existing walls could not block cannon attacks.
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