Chapter 156: Fortress Siege 1

Chapter 156: Fortress Siege 1

TL: Etude

Seeing Samars hesitant demeanor, Wizard Scott secretly scorned him.

How can such a coward become a leader? I really dont understand what Duke Jars was thinking, he thought.This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

Scott believed that with his magic, he could easily conquer the fortress. He slowly stood up, bowed gently to Samar, who was sitting at the head of the table, and then looked around at the military officers present.

Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to formally introduce to you the magic I specialize inenchantment, Scott said.

My magic can temporarily or permanently enhance weapons, armor, and other equipment. For defensive armor, for instance, I can increase the protective ability of a piece of light leather armor to that of scale or chain mail. And a piece of light chain mail, I can enhance to the strength of plate armor.

Everyone must have seen the performance of our scouts a few days ago. Five of them fought against seven enemies and achieved an overwhelming victory. Except for one who escaped, four were killed, two were captured, and we only had three people with minor injuries.

An officer exclaimed, Yes, it was truly incredible. Your magic is extraordinary.

Scott gave him a satisfied look.

I can enchant swords, turning an ordinary iron sword into a steel one, and a roughly made weapon into one as powerful as those crafted by dwarven masters.

The officers around the table gasped in amazement and started discussing the significance of enchantment in battle.

Samar asked, How many people can you enchant? Is there no limit?

Scott proudly replied, With my and my subordinates abilities combined, we can enchant the armor of 500 soldiers wearing ordinary leather armor, elevating their defense to the level of plate armor. Moreover, if the soldiers wear leather boots and gloves, they can get the full set effect.

Is this enhancement permanent? Samar inquired.

Scotts voice lowered significantly, Well no, the effect lasts about five hours. But if enchantment is done during the crafting process, it can achieve a semi-permanent effect.

Samar shook his head, If we start now, it will be too late.

General! Scott raised his voice again, Four to five hours is completely enough. Think about it, 500 soldiers equipped with plate armorif we use them as a spearhead to capture a point on the wall, and with the follow-up troops quickly moving in, we can take Thorn Fortress swiftly due to our numerical advantage.

Hmm Samar hesitated. 500 soldiers equipped with plate armor was indeed a considerable force. In the last hundred years, the entire Kingdom of Ordo probably hadnt produced more than 300 sets of plate armor! Most of them were inherited from father to son, passed down among knights and nobles as heirlooms.

Seeing Samar seemed tempted, Scott continued, General, theres another advantage to my enchantment. The enchanted equipment maintains its original weight. An enchanted piece of leather armor still weighs the same as leather, not as heavy as plate armor.

For the kingdom! he declared.

Klein and Lester also drew their swords and raised them high, touching their blades with the Dukes.

For His Majesty the King! For Her Highness the Princess!

Together, they shouted their resolve to annihilate the rebels. We vow to destroy the rebels!

Not far south of the fortress, the rebel army was already in formation for the attack.

Samar had brought a total of ten thousand soldiers for this offensive.

To keep an eye on Thorn Fortress, Jars had allocated a significant force here. Although the original plan wasnt to attack the fortress, they still had to guard against the northern kingdoms army advancing south.

Even though they had burned the granary at Crystal Shine, no one could guarantee that the royal family didnt have more provisions elsewhere, so the defense force in this direction couldnt be reduced.

Six siege towers stood ominously, looking quite new. These were hastily constructed by the rebel army in the last five days.

Once the attack began, soldiers would risk being shot by arrows from the fortress to push these towers to the walls. Then they would place the ladders on the walls, and the siege soldiers would bravely climb up to engage the defenders in combat.

Underneath one of the siege towers stood Wizard Scott, brimming with confidence, as if victory was already in his grasp.

Finally, the moment has come!

History will remember this moment, for this will be the starting point of my, Scotts, ascent!

Many figures could be seen on the fortress walls. The defenders had reacted quickly and were already in position, seemingly well-trained for this moment.

But the wizard did not regard them highly.

And all of you will become my sacrifices! A sacrifice to the Arcane Society!

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