Chapter 356 (2/2)
The shape of the weapon was quite peculiar, nore its existence
It was a long tubular object apparently ed several times, but without the typical spear head Its whole body was srey color, likely notend of the tube seemed complex, in addition to the fixed rest, and it had two shorter tubes fitted in the lower side It neither had ropes nor arrows In light of such design, it didn't look like an enlarged version of a ballista or trebuchet
But she also did not figure out how this weapon would attack the enemy
”This is the latest developed weapon of Border Town, a sylory, the 152-millimeter fortress-type standard artillery!” The prince Roland exclaimed, ”Compared to the 12-pound field cannons, it has a number of i, surely worthy to be called an era-changing weapon!”
Agatha frowned, a what of justice and glory? Fortress standard, they all sound like frivolous feelings But behind the very aard introduction, the chance that all these words were made up were low Is he really a well-read and accomplished man, this prince that is deeply trusted by the witches?
Clap, clap, clap The only person applauding in the scene was Nightingale, turning the atmosphere a bit stiff
Cough, cough Roland cleared his throat, ”It's useless to continue talking, lets carry on with the test Iron Axe, begin”
”Yes, Your Highness” The three people wearing uniforms immediately moved into action
Agatha stood at a side, staring intently at every ure out how this weapon worked
She saw atube, then another e-yellow pointed object into the pipe, and then closed up the metal slab
”Report, preparations are complete, ready to fire!”
”Everybody, cover your ears,” said the prince as he made a motion with his own hands ”Open fire”
Wait… The preparations are already co suddenly resounded in her ears, leaving a buzzing sound inside The surroundings seee flame erupted fro and shortthe wall beneath her feet tre the heat wave head-on made her drew back a couple steps The cannon itself was too heavy and sank backwards, but it soon returned to its original position
”…” Nightingale supported her fro, but she could only faintly hear some intermittent words, as if she talked from a very faraway place…
Until the buzzing sound gradually faded and her hearing returned to nor, ”Are you okay?”
She shook her head and turned her eyes to the snowy open area ahead, but no changes could be seen
Is this flame only to intimidate the enemy?
”Did you see the point of ireen-haired witch
”It landed in the hill close to the red flag,” the witch waited for a moment, ”but it still went further”
Red flag? Agatha casts a doubtful glance at Roland, what the hell are they talking about?
Fortunately, the prince soon answered her doubts ”This weapon is somewhat like a ballista that you know of, it launches a projectile out and it's used to fight enee, I had Lightning drop awas the last one at 5 kilo to the measure (333m), close to 2 li (05 km) of distance”
Agatha stood still, did the prince mean that he had just sent a ballista bolt 10 li into the distance? With no rope or any other ic-driven Siege Beasts only had its farthest shooting distance be 3 to 4 li If he didn't lie, as long as they are built atop of a big wall, with this weapon they could be capable of effectively blocking the Devils' attacks
But… for a weapon of such an ae, continuous fire was not easy to achieve
”I can't see where the shell fell” The prince touched his chin and said, ”The next test will be three bursts of rapid fire at a flat trayectory, the close distance attack is next”
Edited: changed the last paragraph