Chapter 1045 - A Black River on the Plain (1/2)
Chapter 1045: A Black River on the Plain
Translator: TransN Editor: TransN When the armored train stopped in front of the crowd, Iron Axe finally got a chance to take a closer look at it.
It had only five train cars, so it was much short than the first train he had seen during its debut. However, as it was armored with steel plates, it looked much bulkier than the first train. Its black opaque surface made it look like a crouching wild beast.
The first and the fifth cars were identical. Both of these steam locomotives had a rotatable machine gun on the top and many small holes in the steel plates for soldiers to observe and shoot.
Iron Axe began to imagine what would happen when demons charged toward this thing.
When spears rain on the steel plates, making successive clangs, the train still remains intact and keeps moving at a steady pace. At the same time, a dozen of guns starts to fire through the holes on its side, riddling the enemies with bullets.
Both demons and demonic beasts will find themselves in a passive position under heavy attack, but they have no countermeasures. This new weapon is like a moving city wall, protecting the soldiers inside all the time.
What a marvelous invention!
Meanwhile, the soldiers around the station also began to whisper excitedly.
None of them expected that this new weapon was going to bring them even more surprises.
The First Army had to drastically increase their firepower for the upcoming war since they planned to eliminate skeleton monsters and destroy the demons’ outpost in the Taquila ruins. To achieve those goals, they needed large-caliber cannons.
Such weapons were installed in the second and the fourth cars.
They were 152mm Longsong Cannons, but according to the king, these two cannons were specially made. Their barrels were longer and their chambers were larger. Each cannon would take up the entire interior of a train car. Everyone could clearly see that neither the second nor the fourth cars had extra space even for a machine gun.
Each cannon had a protective case around its barrel, which was even wider than the car and could protect the artillery units from aerial attacks.
Iron Axe had to admit that this design guaranteed safety but at the same time, he worried that the protective cases might be too heavy for the train. He wondered whether the train could withstand the impact when the cannons were firing and rotating.
“Your Majesty.” A soldier jogged all the way to the king and saluted. “Everything is ready. Please issue an order!”
“This armored train is not yet operational. Now, the Ministry of Industry is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of this equipment.” Roland shook his head smilingly. “Given that, you should report to the Minister of Industry. She’s in charge of this weapon test today.”
Iron Axe did not notice that the queen also attended the test until this moment. Different from the other witches, she dressed in work clothes. That was why he did not recognize her in the first place.
“Your, Your Highness…” The soldier saluted Anna and stuttered. “Everything is rea-ready…”
“I know,” Anna replied calmly. “Let them start the test.”
“Yes!” The soldier replied and then shouted toward the armored train. “Start the test!”
Everyone revealed an understanding smile to the solider. Right after he gave the instruction, a siren rang throughout the forest.
“Woo—Woo—”
Iron Axe immediately returned his gaze to the train and heard some creaking noise made by a capstan. The next moment, he was amazed to find that the train somehow transformed.