The drawbridge for the advance fortress was made of very good materials, and in the original plan: it would also be a barrier outside the city gate when it was attacked. It's a pity that Nohan's investment in this facility is still a little smaller. This prevented it from withstanding the onslaught from the dissociation rays.

Of course, this has to do with the fact that the Dark Elves haven't used similar tactics in the past (and this is also true in surface warfare). Otherwise, whether it is the dwarves in charge of construction or the Nohan kingdom in planning, they will take this aspect into account and make targeted arrangements.

And now the black skins suddenly played such a trick, which immediately made everyone in the forward fortress very worried. Knight Kateley, as the supreme commander here, was constantly tapping his fingers on the table at this time: "If you don't go out of the city, is there any way for you to completely destroy the drawbridge that has been lowered under the interference of those black skins?" ”

"Seriously, if I were to get out, I would be able to cut the drawbridge with a few slashes at most. But if you do it on the castle tower, it will take a lot of effort. And that's on the premise that those black skins don't interfere. As the main force in destroying those giant catapults, the Felder Knight's statement in this regard can still be agreed by most of the knights present.

You must know that since the drawbridge was previously designed as an auxiliary barrier to the city gate, its strength is naturally not ordinary. Don't look at the Felder Knight's ability to use the iron ball in his hand to beat the dark elves' catapults out of temper. But for the drawbridge that has been lowered, he is a little powerless.

Because relatively speaking, the catapult is an engineering instrument, and in a sense, it can be regarded as a precision tool. In particular, if there is a problem with the bearing that serves as the fulcrum, as well as the counterweight basket, the entire bulky machine may not be usable. So as long as you hit those key points with enough strength, it is not too difficult to solve the opponent.

On the contrary, it is not easy to do the suspension bridge that has now become the help of the other party. After all, if you smash the iron ball on it, at most there will be a trace of potholes. want to affect its normal functioning. That's not a task that can be done once or twice. But can the Dark Elves sit back and watch the Felder Knight show his skills like this without responding? From the two giant catapults that were still in use outside the city, the answer was no.

At this moment, Mr. Barente shook his head: "It's a pity that when it was designed before, that suspension bridge was designed with how to deal with the alchemy bomb. Otherwise, it won't be difficult to rely on the city's inventory to solve it. ”

"Looks like we're going to have to take a risk. I don't think the power of those black skins can really keep us out. The Sigma Knight, who had been silent for a long time, touched his unsheathed sword.

Suddenly, Mr. Barrant spoke again: "I don't think that's necessary. We just need to make it unable to support the Tower of Heroes now. Just because of the effect of the battering ram in the force field, I think the city gate can still resist it. ”

The words of the dwarves in this regard must be more convincing - who made the forward fortress they built! Hearing this, Kateley Knight suddenly raised his head: "Barent, can you be sure that the city gate can hold on?" ”

"Don't worry! I've sent someone to see it before. The battering ram has less effect on the gates than you think. If the next offensive is like today. The question of the city gate was not left unattended. Even if the strength is twice as high, it is completely within the emergency repair capacity of the damage management. At this point, Mr. Barrant paused, "provided you don't let the big guy in the back come up." Although it is unclear what the specific effect of that giant battering ram is. But just by looking at its size, you know that it can pose a big threat. ”

"We'll take care of that giant battering ram. It would be too difficult to destroy the drawbridge completely, but it would be much easier to keep it unable to support the heavy equipment. Kateley Knight turned his gaze to Felder Knight as he said this, "I think you should be able to do something of this magnitude." ”

"But Ian, you're going to have to help me contain those damn black skins, or it's a bit hard to say!" As the Felder Knight spoke, the two iron eggs in his hand kept spinning like health balls.

Knight Kantley nodded, "Just leave this to me." But it's better to give those black skins some visible hope. It is better for them to put their forces on the impenetrable gates than for those fellows to fight at the top of the city. ”

At this time, Barrett, who had been tired all morning. began to rely on the food provided by the fortress to replenish his energy. It seems that because he is on the front line, Barrett's portion of bread is still sufficient. In the thick soup made from crushed potatoes, Barrett found jerky, bacon, onions, turnips, and green beans as he stirred it. But in this case, don't think about fresh meat and leafy greens - people eat shelf-stable foods in their mouths.

Watching Lalu walking around with a bread basket on his back, Barrett touched the little guy's head: "How is it?" Are you still used to working like this? ”

"It's alright! Anyway, I'm fast on my feet. Turning around, Lalu said with a smile.

Barrett, who heard this, was also relieved, because the cat boy would not lie about this kind of thing. Or rather, it simply does not have the ability to tell nonsense about such things without changing its face. Still, Barrett felt that he should comfort the other party: "I know you want to fight with a bottom line. But the battlefield was just too chaotic. It's rare to find room to maneuver. So it's too dangerous for your cloth profession. ”

"Don't worry! I understand that thing. If you wait until you get into the street fight. But it's my turn to show what I'm capable of. Catboy said after handing a black bread to an Aboriginal soldier.

However, Barrett shook his head: "I don't want to get into street fighting, after all, our numbers are not superior to those guys outside the city. ”

In the next few days, the Dark Elves never stopped, relying on the capital they had. They drove the slaves to take turns attacking the city. In this situation, the casualties in the fortress can be said to be increasing day by day. Bot and Claudia. Auditore and the two were almost busy.

As the huge group of slaves continued to drain the physical strength of the defenders, finally during a surprise attack by the dark elves, they opened a gap - a number of skilled dark elf warriors. Wield the dual-wielding blade in your hand. and stood on his heels at the head of the city. Most of them were able to withstand the attack of three defenders at the same time and still stand. And the narrow space also limited those guards, making it difficult for their numerical superiority to be reflected.

And these experienced guys are steady and steady, and never take the initiative. With these few people as a foothold, more drow climbed to the top of the city. Join a warband. Although from time to time someone is cut down or falls from the city wall, revealing a gap. But then someone behind quickly made up for it.

It can be said that in that section of the wall that was climbed by the dark elves, the enemies were consciously protecting the gap in the defensive line, rather than blindly preparing to expand the results of the battle. As a result, the defenders at the head of the city were unable to organize an effective counterattack for a while and drive them off the city. So the situation is gradually shifting. More and more dark elves are ascending the city. Now the matter is about to be big - the line of defense is like a gap in the embankment, constantly expanding under the onslaught of the enemy army like a raging river.

When the enemy has reached the top of the city, the number of people is enough to gain a foothold in that area. Immediately swarmed towards the weak line of soldiers on the city walls. The dark elves roared and swung their weapons forward. Although the dark elf who had rushed ahead was given an arrow by the crossbowman on the castle tower in the distance, the others rushed forward first.

At this moment, one of the defenders here was wrapped in a tin can. Clenching the shield in his hand, he knocked most of the Dark Elves back into place. Several of them were pushed out of the battlements and returned to the pile of corpses beneath the city. The guards also took advantage of this opportunity, and one of them rushed to the rope to ring the alarm, and the rest also picked up their shields and prepared to wait for help.

The boots made of calfskin were inlaid with iron plates, and they still made a crisp sound with the familiar walls. But the mood of the owner of the boots was not as relaxed as he had used to walk - Barrett was almost the first to rush to the aid in a hurry, and the situation before him could not be described as defeated, but also a suppressed dead soldier and a crumbling line of defense.

Barrett strode past the guards' lines. Originally, this kind of jumping in the air in the middle of the battlefield was a big taboo, especially for people who could not move freely in the air. The guards hiding behind their shields. He did not hide the surprise on his countenance.

At the same time, the dark elves swung their knives at the meat target in their eyes. But what happened next surprised the soldiers. With the sound of flesh tearing, the sound of the blade breaking through the air. The well-armed Dark Elves were knocked away one by one. Their weapons were broken, their bodies were distorted, and several others were swept out of the walls in the air.

After a big spin, Barrett shook off the blood from 'Broken Peak' and retracted the left leg that had just swept away the Dark Elf with a lower kick. Then he grabbed a shield from the ground and threw it forward, knocking out several of the Twin Blade Ranger among the dark elves who had managed to climb to the top of the city.

Barrett, who had done all this, did not look back at the stunned guards behind him, nor did he pay attention to the bodies that he had cut in two. As for the intruders who are still alive but fall to the ground vomiting blood and their bodies are convulsing. Naturally, someone will give a mending knife. If you can't even do this kind of thing, there will be no need for such a soldier to exist.

Then he turned to look at the most obvious gap in the city wall. Guarded by many dark elves, this is his target. As long as the gap that has been opened is plugged first, then the crisis of this line of defense will pass for the time being. As for the way to plug the gap! Of course, it is not to repair the badly damaged building, but to destroy the dark elves who have climbed up to the top of the city. At the same time, destroy the ladders that have become the path to heaven.

But at this time, because of the attack of the dark elves who have broken through the defense line. The nearby guards were also more or less affected. That's why once the line of defense was torn open. There is the possibility of a total rout - even if the attacking enemy is unable to continue to expand the victory, these existential threats not only contain the opposing manpower, but also have a considerable psychological impact on the other defenders.

No, we can't wait any longer. Otherwise, there may be a risk of jumping across the board. Barrett, who realized that reinforcements had not yet arrived, made a decision. Barrett, who received the order before, relied on his secret skills to hurry, and it can be said that he took the lead. Although his timely arrival could be regarded as saving the situation, it was out of touch with the other reinforcements.

"Guys, we've got to get rid of those black skins. I think everyone should also know what will happen to us even if we are or will be after the city is broken. With that, Barrett rushed into the enemy line first. Barrett deliberately showed an indomitable spirit in this operation in order to motivate the soldiers behind him - of course, it is difficult to say how much effect it would have.

The blinding cold light pierced the darkness, followed by a severed arm of blood spilling into the air. Barrett's wrist turned, and the 'broken peak' took advantage of the trend and pushed forward. Immediately afterwards, the dark elf who had managed to climb the tower returned to the earth. But before the dark elves could come to their senses, they saw the sword light accompanied by a chilling chill rushing towards their faces.

It's like the huge waves of the sea crashing against the reef, overwhelming, as if the whole world is about to be submerged in the moment of lightning speed! Unfortunately, the blackskins who had fought back didn't expect to do so - the dark elves themselves flew some distance beyond the walls as if they had been hit with a hammer. And in the next second, this sharp blade, which had been drinking blood freely, was even more recklessly aimed at a certain dark elf who had just revealed its upper body - slashed at the head.

Barrett on this battlefield, whenever the 'broken peak' is raised, it has already shown a different kind of edge in the blandness - his offensive is like a mountain collapse, and hundreds of millions of mud and sand are pouring down. After a short fight, Barrett slashed the dark elf in front of him with a single sword, and then made up for it with a kick that caused it to fall off the wall. (To be continued......)

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