It wasn't until the Sentinel Horse rushed into the Longxiao Palace with the dying Sentinels that the people of the snowy man knew that the Storm Cloak had effortlessly taken down the White Hope Tower. This also means that the last barrier between Snowman and Whiteland has disappeared, and Uffric can throw as many troops as he wants.

There are up to two thousand guards stationed in the snowy city. Plus the Imperial Legions, who came to assist in the defense at the behest of the lord. The number of people is definitely below 3,000.

However, the Storm Cloak under the city also numbered at least fifteen thousand.

…………

The first round of sieges began before dawn.

"What a surprise. "Standing at the back end of the battlements of the city wall, looking at the endless black pressure in the distance, which seemed to have no bounds. Hadava felt a chill in his hands and feet. The hilt of the short sword in his hand was also slightly slippery.

His adjutant was standing right next to him. About two hours earlier, Lilith had used a bucket full of ice water to wake him up from the table. And dragged the centurion, who was still delirious at that time, to the barracks of the Imperial Legion, so that he could be calm enough.

It was precisely because of this that he was now able to stand at the head of the snowy city in full armor. Feel the killing aura of tens of thousands of rebels and put all your senses in a state of high tension.

[Damn!I should be a civilian official!My battlefield shouldn't be here!]

If it were possible, Hadawa would rather go back to the tavern and lie down. Roy doesn't know when he ran away, but it's much more comfortable at the table than on the battlefield!

However, this is not possible. Even ignoring the fact that the Overseer's axe is already shiny, waiting for the neck to come to the door. Nor could Hadawa betray the trust of his soldiers. After all, he was a centurion, and his team of centurions was neatly arrayed on the city walls, right behind him, watching him.

"But we have an advantage. He whispered, as if speaking to Lilith beside him. "The snowy city is built on the mountain. With the exception of the city gates, all the walls were located on steep mountain walls. Even if they smashed the wall, they wouldn't be able to get up. This meant that they had to storm the gates head-on. ”

"That is, they are not able to play with their superiority in troops. Hadava took a soft breath, the panic in his eyes gradually replaced by confidence. "They can only fight a war of attrition. ”

"Even if the mongrels of the Storm Cloak were lucky enough to make it down the outermost wall. They also had to deal with an inner wall blocked by moats and bastions, which was stronger than the extended outer wall. And we only need to drag it out for a maximum of ten days. The reinforcements from Dugu City will flank them with us, and the rebels will surely fail. ”

"There's no way they're going to make it. So, don't be afraid. There is no need to be afraid. ”

Lilith looked at him suspiciously, her big eyes full of innocence. It's like saying, 'When did I say I was scared.' ’

However, the centurion at this time obviously did not pay attention to these details.

Even if you notice it, you don't see it.

Because, something more important has happened.

"Here they are. ”

Ahead of blades and arrows, the bombs thrown by siege trucks arrived!

And at this time, the Imperial Military Governor Quincy, who was stationed in Xueman, finally issued the first directive.

"Everyone! Cover !!"

In the midst of the hoarse shouts of the heralds. At least twenty crimson meteors roared through the sky. A sharp scream directed the brown-black smoke towards the snowy city walls!

This is an alchemist's trick, and the projectile consists of a clay pot filled with specially treated fuel oil and an improvised fuse. When it hits an entity, it causes a massive explosion and covering burn!

'――――――!!!Boom'

The first oil bomb accurately hit one of the towers. The pitch-black fuel even exploded faster than the flames! In an instant, crimson flames erupted from every window in the tower! Burning soldiers screamed and fell from the heights. Mournful shouts echoed through the air, not stopping until the weight hit the ground. The fear of death sent chills down the survivors' bodies.

However, the explosion of the second oil bomb immediately covered it.

Immediately after that, there was the third, the fourth. until a sea of fire ignited under the city walls.

This is where the war begins.

"Drink—!!!!"

A large group of about 100 people. At this moment, at least thirty brigades of stormcloaks shouted and rushed towards the snowy walls! Their faces were painted with hideous war paint, they roared like evil ghosts in purgatory, and their wielding axes and swords gleamed in the sun!

Behind them, at least thirty siege trucks were throwing bombs and boulders at the snow. This huge warplane is made of bronze plates and ironwood. Able to shoot a hundred-pound projectile nearly a mile away with ease!

Their strategy was to cover the infantry assault with oil bombs and slings. Then take down the walls with battering rams and ladders!

Very simple tactics. Very effective and very easy to deal with.

"Ballista ready, trebuchet calibration. Governor Quincy commanded faintly. The herald beside him immediately shouted loudly.

"Ballista!! trebuchet !!"

In the sound of squeaking and clattering wood, the strong men with their upper bodies pushed the wheel with great effort. Mark the giant ballista in the tower in the direction the mechanics want. Their goal is each other's trebuchets.

Trebuchets hidden behind battlement walls have another purpose, they are already ready for oil bombs.

And just then, the trebuchet of the Stormcloak began to replace the noose.

"Fire !!"

The technicians in the tower were already ready, and the moment the order was given, they slammed down the trigger of the ballista!

'Peng-'

The sound of the ballista being discharged is not wonderful. However, the rails of the steel bolts are extremely elegant. The projectile, which was nearly two feet long, could screech like a goshawk at their prey. And under the manipulation of skilled technicians, it is impossible to miss!

Six trebuchets were hit directly. The spiraling bolts pierced through the central structure, paralyzing them completely. One of the crossbow bolts even hit the bomb pile behind the trebuchet's side. Dozens of oil bombs exploded in unison, completely burying a living creature within a radius of 100 feet.

The same fate has been inflicted on the Storm Cloaks as they charge. Just as their colleagues had done to the guards of Snowman not long ago. Oil bombs exploded in the ranks of the soldiers. These specially treated oils can't help but burn hot, and they are extremely sticky. Just a little bit of it, and the orange-red flame will travel all over the body in an instant!

This round of blows directly took away nearly five hundred people. Equivalent to one-sixth of the defenders of the snowman.

And the snow man finally saw the blood and madness of these Nord strong men at this moment. The oil-scorched storm cloaks gritted their teeth until they died, and not a single one let out a single scream. Only when life comes to an end, does he burst out with a cry in his throat with all his body's qi and blood!

"Songad !!!"

The soul of the deceased returned to Hades with a cry of joy. And the living will inherit their duties!

By the time the trebuchet's blow was over, they were within a hundred paces of the walls!

And the heralds of the Governor of Quincy also issued the order in due course. "Archer prepare!"

"Put !!"

A rain of arrows rose from an array of archers on the bunkers behind the walls. At an angle of sixty degrees, he crossed the snow-covered wall, which was twenty feet high, and at the same time, the crossbowmen on the wall and the towers rose to shoot. Sprinkle steel and iron on the rebels beneath the city!

Flat vs. projectile. The two different rains of arrows intertwined into a dark tide of death! Even the sky was covered by this rain of arrows, and the kiss of eternal sleep was delicately imprinted on the foreheads of the victims.

"These people are really brave. Hadava looked down at the city and whispered. As the battle approached, his heart calmed down. It was as if an invisible wave of water was washing over every bone of him.

This is not a delusion. This is a blessing spell released by the priests of the temple. This is also one of the advantages that the defending side can have. Wide-range blessing spells require long chanting and are not able to maintain a sufficiently precise range.

And the storm cloak under the city can only struggle under the rain of arrows.

The centurion even saw an exceptionally brave warrior. Even more than a dozen arrows were hit on his body, and he still struggled forward. He rushed straight for dozens of steps before he collapsed. If such a warrior is allowed to climb the city wall, then it will be necessary to have a bloody battle. But now a few bolts killed him.

"It's a shame to end up with this kind of death. Hadava shook his head, then raised his short sword!

"Brothers, let's give them a ride!"

At this moment, the hook board of the ladder hit the snow-filled city wall!

"Sword!"

"Sword!!"

"Sword !!"

When the first face emerges from the other end of the city wall. At least five swords were slashed at once. Knock this luckiest and most unfortunate man down the city. And the second person will also usher in similar treatment.

But this does not mean that the third person, the fourth person, cannot succeed either. When a warrior's foot landed on a stone on the wall. This was the beginning of the brutal contact war.

Kill them.

Kill everyone in front of you.

Kill kill!

Every man, every soldier. They all used all the strength of their bodies to try to completely destroy the enemy in front of them. And the stray arrows that shot everywhere added a bit of surprise to this fierce battle. The bravest warriors tend to face the most arrows. More than one skilled soldier had been pierced through the brain in front of Hadava by crossbow bolts fired from under the wall. More than one Storm Cloak attempted to challenge the commander on this section of the wall, and was shot through the heart.

However, there were more arrows at him. But he placed himself in well-covered positions and protected himself with a thick shield. Let the crossbowman door have no way to start.

With this cover, the centurion led the blood and carnage on this short stretch of wall. He is always seen behind the battlements where the warriors of the rebels have landed. And with his own sword and shield he knocked them down the walls. The Legion's unique shield sword skills were vividly displayed in his hands, and soon, the attack of the storm cloak on this section of the city wall was suppressed.

Even if there are a few that occasionally slip through the net. Under Li Lisi's steel wire and long dagger, she can only drink hatred. Even if she didn't speak, she was able to adjust the formation of the hundred-man team under Hadawa in a timely manner. Make sure there are no mistakes in the Legion's shield array.

One light, one dark. Hadawa slaughtered in the light. Lilith harvested in the shadows.

[It looks good.] 】

It was in the back of Hadawa's heart that such a thought had just been born. From the other side of the position, there was a sudden sound of a great earthquake.

That's-!

Monolithic Golem !!