Chapter 239 - Quite a show.

After the Ballista and Catapult delivery arrived here in Pameres Kingdom, the next morning time arrived for training! Such Weaponry is of advanced level, even King Zar didn't want to take the risk of working mindlessly on such a task. The Ballista for example, is a late discovery about a decade ago actually. Brought from the Zamerians themselves in Ignis about 3 years ago. The ill.u.s.tratian Alliance possesses tens of them, but they are used on wealthier Kingdoms, such as at the motherland!

Thanks to the Ballista being constructed in such a large size, inventors managed to minimize this Construction in Zameria 5 years after, and so was the Crossbow discovered and brought upon Ignis a year ago. When it comes to weaponry, the Zamerians carry many battle oriented individuals who spend countless hours a day thinking, testing and trying to discover. Their worth there, is close to Kings!

It is perfect how the Zamerians want to pass down their marvellous weaponry to other Continents, but one problem occurred with the sent trainers, Language! The Ignite and ill.u.s.tratian language for example, are nearly similar. Their similarities end with different dialects, but they still can understand each other with the ill.u.s.tratian language being the most popular.

But what about Zamerian? They have an almost completely different, and what words are similar have a different meaning. Sh.i.p.s usually carry a translator, who knows both the languages most popularly spoken in Ignis and Zameria, but the sh.i.p.s are long gone and will return upon the next delivery where they will pick up the next merchandise and the Trainers.

King Zar personally joined the training session, just to see a Ballista's might and figured out the problem he heavily overlooked. "How could I forget that they speak a different language, I was at Zameria myself at first." He thought to himself, and by word he turned to Seer who also joined the scene. "This is so embarrassing!"

"Indeed." Answered Seer with a low tone, and was willing to help in every way he can. "I should try to go there and communicate, the Guards aren't understanding a single word."

Feeling a bit relieved, King Zar asked in curiosity as his eyes widened in shock. "You know Zamerian?"

"Well, no not at all. But I think I can still negotiate with the Ballistamen... ugh and women. Respectfully, trainer." To specify, Seer doesn't exactly have anything against women joining the Army, it is just very uncommon in Ignis and it ended up costing a lot of time and money for the Castle. Since he had to train the town rumour spreaders new wordplay to use in the aid of recruitment. Such as recalling how women slack around less, we need them since we have such a small population and of course that tradition based disagreement leads to a fine!

King Zar at this case, still felt a bit more relieved. Such a task is trusted upon his tremendously academically smart personal assistant, how hard could it be for him to pick up? Hand gestures aren't completely hard to pick up after all.

Approaching the Ballistaguard trainer and shaking his hand as a form of greeting, Seer patted his chest lightly and spoke. "I'm Seer." A longer introduction here isn't necessary and would make the whole task more confusing.

The trainer understood him, and separating from the handshake he continued. "Ku Fenderik." Interesting language indeed, but it just proved how difficult it is to understand.

There aren't enough new Guards who applied to work a Ballista, but it doesn't mean that there are none of them. So far 5 applied, 4 of which are men! At least these 5 can pass down the wisdom to future Guards who might arrive when the Trainer returns to his motherland.

Slapping the wood work of the unloaded Ballista, Seer tried to Gesture. "We don't understand a word you are saying, but please try to explain it to us." Hilariously, his tone arose along with the effort of trying to communicate. In no way did he try to sound rude, but slowing down his words surprisingly made his tone rise higher. It became quite an amusing show to witness.

Seeing that the Trainer has no clue what he is saying, Seer gestured at two men in the background and calmly spoke. "You two, please come here." At this point, he didn't think about gender and just tried to communicate.

King Zar of course, wanted to use this opportunity to implant the input of women in the Army. These people have to get used to such a cooperation if Pameres Kingdom is to remain triumph in defense. "Wait, lets see how this lady can work first." Afterwards he gave the lady a gentle push from the back, since he was just a few meters far from her.

Seeing what the King is trying to do, Seer followed up right away and swiftly spoke. "Yes yes, I forgot. Please approach miss." Afterwards he turned his attention back to the trainer and while taking a few steps back he gestured with his hands. "Train these two." And even tried mimicking the shot of a Ballista by rubbing his right hand over the left once as fast as he could. Quite a show to watch for the few other Guards, who don't share the same task but are here to witness the force of a Ballista here out of the Kingdom. They can't test it where residents are present after all.

At least understanding that part, he went ahead and approached one of the two Guards. The man that is, and grabbed him by the shoulders. Leading him towards one side of the Ballista, and trying to move his hands to the point of properly holding the ballista, he finally felt satisfied by the Guards position. It only took a few seconds, but to the Guard it felt like an hour because he was more anxious than focused. Crowds don't appear to be his favourable activity, and he is about to use a Ballista. So the nerves just pile up there!

As for the lady, he just slapped the slightly bent woodwork of the ballista, gesturing for her to get there. Trying to get her ready was a bit more difficult since for some reason he didn't feel as comfortable with grabbing her hands and positioning them properly, she was confused about it for a bit and began to become uncomfortable.

But it was made clear when he used his left hand to lightly slap the woodwork of the Ballista again, the lady was able to see a golden ring which could signify that he is married. If he is making his distance because of that, it is quite honorable. A lot would use this opportunity even though touching one's hand is very simple and ineffective at some aspects.

Finally positioned, he walked a few steps back and waving his hands backwards trying to make the two Guards move this wheeled Ballista, he kept repeating. "Han!" After repeated a few times, the Guards figured it out that it either means. "Move or walk." Or any other similar definition.

Understanding that fact, the lady turned her head towards the man and specified. "I think he wants us to move."

"Ohhh." Sighed the Guard in relief and gave a little boost, his excitement led to the Ballista's movement to become uneven, but it was manageable. The lady had to put in a bit more boost compared to his brother in duty, but she was able to catch up. 

The Ballista is about 200 Kilograms heavy and 1.5 meters tall, it is very light compared to most since it is wheeled. The ones that are grounded however, can weigh tons and can't be shipped anywhere. These ones are the most affordable, manuveurable and battle effective here in Ignis at least. 

The two Guards got a bit of a fast boost out of excitement, almost even ran the Trainer over. Thankfully he was quick on his feet and repeatedly shouted. "Gest!" As he jogged backwards in front of them with his hands raised forwards.

Luckily, the two Guards were able to pick up what he is saying and slowed down. Turning his attention the man first, he reached his side of the Ballista and tried to request. "Lo Han." He repeated that sentence over and over, at the end he decided to pull the Ballista from his side a bit to help the Guard understand.

This Guard was quite dull at communication with this Zamerian man, but the lady is able to pick up a lot faster. She recommended, "I think he wants your side to move only!"

And she is quite right, a spark of joy shone on the Trainer's face when he saw the man only moving. Half a meter after, he repeated. "Gest Gest Gest!" Considering the repeated shouting earlier, the man understands what this means now. The Trainer wants him to stop.

Relieved that the man understood this time, he went towards the lady and repeated the same procedure. Luckily she was already aware of what she is about to do and just waited for the Order. Both of these Guards have no training whatsoever, but it seems like some can progress faster than others.

Able to analyse the situation more, Seer approached the scene and specified. "I think he wants to show you how a Ballista is maneuvered." Pretending like he understood, or possibly understanding something similar or completely different. The Trainer nodded his head with joy and agreement.