Chapter 39 (1/2)
Chapter 39 The Winter is co
Roland was standing on the city wall, facing the north This past month, he repeatedly checked the castle, the mine, and the city walls in a kind of three-point loop He checked the
Thetheir weapons Due to Carter’s repetitive drills, they were able to stabilize the pike until the Militia Captain loudly gave the command to slash with their pikes
Standing behind the Militia was the Hunter squad Every hunter who reood with either the bow or the crossboas incorporated into this squad These seasoned hunters were the backbone for killing the de only twelve feet away from demonic beasts on the city wall, it was nearly iet
The last line of defense were Iron Axe, Carter, and two hunters from the elite team ere under Iron Axe The parts h to let Anna weld four flintlocks They would only shoot the flintlocks when a mixed species attacked or the hunters with crossboere unable to penetrate the skin of the demonic beasts Their location on the asn’t set, so the four of the defense line If there was a need for them anywhere, they would appear
As for the explosives, they were kept under heavy protection next to the wall in the warehouseTo keep everyone safe, the gunpoas stored in its three coether on the city hen needed – after all, if the powder detonated at the wrong tireater than the dae from the demonic beasts The teeth of the demonic beasts may be able to crush the cement, but if the explosives went off, the whole ould be destroyed
So far, Roland had organized two test runs, both including the use of the explosives Thanks to these two exercises, the militia was used to the loud roars of the explosions and were no longer so scared that they threw their weapons away The other advantage was that when the defenders discovered that the prince held such incredible weapons in his hands, the teaan to skyrocket
“Your Highness,” Barov tightened his collar, “We have already spent most of the ore income in the last halfas the astrologers have predicted, I fear that the food won’t last till the end of winter”
“Then I want you to fill up the entire vault,” Roland said without hesitation, “Make another deal with Willon and don’t ine has already been transported to the ravel fro the entire winter, we can still get a little yield froh stones are especially in demand Do not emphasize on price Instead, sell thees are always as full as possible”
Barov nodded, “I’ll give out the orders ihness Just…”
Seeing the hesitant look on his assistant minister’s face, Roland certainly understood what he wanted to say “Do not worry, I have already arranged a boat If the line of defense is broken, I will leave the town immediately”
“That’s excellent to hear” said Barov, relieved
Roland sh to do I have to look for someone else”
After Barov left, the Prince slowly stepped onto a watchtower This place was at the center of the city walls and was their highest point From here, he could overlook the whole front line, parts of the jungle, and the nearby hills At such a eight, the as blowing quite strongly but Roland didn’t care Only on this high and open platfor war
“You lied to him,” someone next to him suddenly said, “You don’t intend to leave this town”
“Life is already so difficult, keeping a few secrets soood for everyone”
“You’re talking nonsense and don’t understand the situation If you already consider the identity of a prince as a difficulty, ould you see us as?” Nightingale e, you still have to live through the five-year-long struggle for the throne because you’re one of theabout such unimportant matters, you should better accompany Anna I’m afraid… she doesn’t have much time left “
For a moment Roland re the Months of the Demons”
“Why?”
“She said that she will not lose to the devil’s bite,” he paused for a second, “And I believe her”
“You actually believe what a witch says,” Nightingale shook her head, “but we are cursed by the devil”
“Are you? Well, I also believe you”
“……”
Brian earing his civilian clothes and was standing in front of Greyhound’s tombstone
He gently stroked the surface of the new stone, it was a pure white stone and on its surface were engraved the words: “In memory of one of the silent heroes of Border Town”
“Greyhound”
“I’ve already realized est dreahness the 4th Prince will hold the canonization cere for my canonization My wounds have already healed, so the city wall is the place where I should be The Months of the De, but they will have to go through the line of defense the er able to advance I will also take over your part in defending the town, and brandish my sword in your name All this will not be the end Your er, His Highness already proood news”