Chapter 987 - A Duel (2/2)

If it were in the age of the Union, the executives would have found it hard to resist such a tempting suggestion. However, the Union had fallen apart a long time ago. She believed neither Roland nor Tilly Wimbledon would agree to force a witch to venture for something so dangerous.

Unless Camilla Dary volunteered herself.

While Agatha was hesitating, she heard several loud bangs at the other end of the battlement.

From where she stood, Agatha could see clouds of ashes spring up in from the northern front. It was as if something had just swept over the field.

But she did not hear any intense gunshots.

“Is there another group of Devilbeasts? Or has the demons broken through the defensive line?” Agatha wondered.

She immediately activated the Sigil of Listening and inquired about the situation. “What’s going on at the front line Sylvie?”

“A monster we’ve never seen is attacking us.” Sylvie’s voice from the other end of the line sounded pretty anxious. “We require the assistance of the Longsong Cannons!”

…

The moment the cylinder blasted, shells from the mortars landed among the Army of Demons.

Since the Mad Demons were all wearing animal bones and leather jackets, both the mortars and the 152-caliber howitzers could seriously injure them. In fact, the mortars were more lethal as they were faster and greater in number.

Flying bullets and shells streaked across the air on the battlefield, killing the demons as they sprinted without cover. The explosions created blood mist clouds, as the soldiers continuously fired. Finally, the enemies stopped their advance.

Sylvie did not really pay attention to the outcome of the battle.

Apart from occasionally monitoring the enemies in the air, her full attention was mainly on the four sinister crawling monsters.

Unfortunately, the mortars were not much of help against these monsters made of black stones and metals.

Bullets could barely penetrate their shells unless they were hit directly in the face.

Suddenly, the crawling monsters ejected a black stone pillar. To her dismay, Sylvie noticed that the pillar was actually a part of these monsters. The stones and its veins gradually peeled off and combined, forming a new cylinder.

Sylvie knew that they had to eliminate these enemies who were capable of launching long-distance attacks as soon as possible.

Its first attack had caught everyone off guard, resulting in a significant loss among the First Army. More than 100 people at the front were injured. Furthermore, some of the soldiers in the trench were shot in their shoulders and chests. More importantly, the failure to develop any effective countermeasures to this unheard-of attack had greatly impacted the morale of the soldiers.

Luckily, the monster “grew” much slower than soldiers loading their cannons.

“The Artillery Battalion are currently trying their best to re-set the Longsong Cannons.” Agatha’s voice calmed Sylvie down. “I’ll connect you to the battalion commander.”

“H-hello… Miss Sylvie.” The commander sounded a bit nervous. “I’m Van’er, the commander… It’ll take a while for us to fully restore the operation of the Longsong Cannons. Fortunately, one cannon wasn’t affected. If you could tell me the shooting parameters, I can arrange people to support you right away.”

Sylvie clenched her fist, trying to suppress her excitement. She cast a glance at the compass in front of her and slowly pronounced her position. “10′ 17” to the north, 2,310 meters away, please fire!”

“Copy that. 10′ 17” to the north, 2,310 meters away.” Van’er repeated. “Sixth squad, fire!”