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287-The Great War (7)

Episode 287-The Great War (7)

“Now is the time to use our power, which was created through the sacrifices of many of our compatriots. At least I hope that the sacrifices made so far are not in vain.”

The empire’s front line to unify the continent was not concentrated only in the south and east. The Northern Dwarven Kingdom was also the only major power in the North to side with the Alliance and declare war on the Empire.

Dwarf King Karson, who was famous as a hero during the Great War, came to the front himself.

Of course, he was a single-minded person, and there were many incidents and accidents as he got a taste of power and corrupted people around him, but in the end, he benefited from endlessly growing the nation’s power for this moment.

In addition, the considerable resources supplied through the alliance with Eden that had just been formed enabled them to fully focus on preparing for war.

“Shoot!”

The Dwarf Kingdom, which had only recently begun to learn magic and was the least advanced in magic power due to the organization that taught magic being expelled during the fight against Eden, was also the one who began to import and use gunpowder weapons most actively.

Eden is entirely responsible for the supply of gunpowder, so the more they depend on gunpowder, the more dependent they become on Eden, but they were in no position to choose between sweet and bitter.

“Artillery that can counter the enemy’s magic bombardment is the most important on the battlefield. “All operations should be carried out centered on artillery.”

“Look. “They are not able to attack us hastily.”

Like their compatriots who immigrated to Eden, they were particularly attracted to cannons among gunpowder weapons, so they focused on improving and producing cannons.

The imperial army was unable to penetrate their tactics of creating a solid square with unique infantry tactics, transporting multiple cannons on carts pulled by yaks and reindeer, and firing cannonballs.

In the first place, just like the Great Forest, the imperial army had no intention of attacking them first as they were located along the rugged Great Mountain Range, so the troops deployed were not very good in quality and power.

‘We will not be able to subdue all of our enemies. However, as attention is drawn here and the area of activity expands, the power of the empire becomes dispersed.’

Carson’s eyes lit up when he heard that the minor northern forces that Kara had dispatched and captured with Eden’s support were rising up all at once and attacking and disrupting the human kingdom, which was to the west of the Dwarven Kingdom, which had meekly fallen under the Empire. .

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What is needed to defeat an enemy with a huge land mass is not a frontal force fight, but a precise and continuous all-round offensive. If you concentrate your power on one point, the side with a much larger number of troops will have an advantage.

However, if you tear that force in all directions, it is possible to create variables.

“I think we need to conquer one or two cities to attract enough attention.”

“Then we will advance further.”

According to his judgment, the dwarf army continued to advance into the empire’s territory and captured several villages and cities.

Siege warfare was not that difficult if you used cannons and fired as if you were going to destroy the castle walls and gates.

‘Did that guy Orca come up with such a sloppy plan?’

Carsson had doubts during the process. Even though the airship fleets were swept away in the beginning, the Empire’s strength was somewhat weaker than the fact that it attacked from all directions with confidence. It was difficult for Karsson to erase his suspicions because the Orca he knew was not this shabby.

“If the northern dwarves were hiding in the Great Mountains, there would be no way to catch them, so I am grateful if they come out openly like this.”

Carsson’s suspicions turned out to be correct. When Orca decided to go out on his own, the first place he headed was to the north, where the Dwarven Kingdom’s army had gathered.

Orca, who boarded an airship and quickly joined the battlefield with his bodyguard, saw a large number of dwarf troops positioning themselves to attack the city.

“I was pushed out badly. “Can’t you just pass the time?”

“That, that. They mobilized a new weapon. “Knights who can survive being hit by arrows will be crushed beyond recognition if they are hit at close range with that weapon.”

“Is that what the evil spirit of Eden gave you?”

Orca heard about the cannons brought by the dwarves from the commander of the local defense force. Of course he knew about gunpowder.

“According to the last report from the Great Forest, the knights said it was okay to get hit, but it looks like there are small ones and large ones.”

“That’s right. This is what they call a cannon. “It’s even bigger, big enough to shoot down a flying airship.”

When Orca looked away, the person next to him looked nervous and nodded.

The man wearing robes like a wizard held out something to Orca.

“Is the improvement over?”

“We succeeded in creating a similar structure and similar concept, but the problem is the price.”

Orca took a quick look at what she had received. It was made by combining loose metal and wood, and was definitely in the shape of a gun.

However, it was completely different from the gun made by the dwarves of Eden. Although they only looked similar on the outside, their internal structure was something completely different.

“The energy of the finely chopped magic stone explodes inside the iron pillar to fire a bullet. But processing the magic stone and making the body are too expensive.”

“In any case, the important thing is that we also reproduced that new weapon.”

The grinning Orca raised his gun and aimed it. They had no idea about gunpowder or guns, so they managed to obtain guns captured during the last battle and, of course, copied the guns.

In the process, they created crazy weapons that were completely different from gunpowder weapons. Using magic engineering, he created a magic gun that only mimics the appearance of a gun.

It is so expensive that its value is comparable to gold, but they have succeeded in creating a type of weapon that can replace mana.

‘We also develop. ‘Development is not just for them.’

How much progress can be achieved through war. Orca already knew this from the Great War.

“Anyway, I’m saying I can’t use it right now.”

“It takes a little more time to form a proper unit. Of course, the game will change when magic guns are used in earnest on the battlefield. “There are no longer wars where heroes are the protagonists.”

“It could be like that in the distant future. But not now.”

Of course, the magic guns they made have not yet been deployed in combat. Instead, Orca drew his own sword. It was not the Demon King’s sword. The magic sword was neatly placed at his waist.

“We charge in before they go on the offensive.”

“Yes!?”

He ordered an assault. Everyone’s eyes widened in surprise because the Dwarf army was already in tight formation and waiting.

“Use the golems as shields to advance and follow them. Of course, the golems will be damaged by their attacks, but it doesn’t matter as long as we shorten the distance.”

In fact, Orca insisted on his orders by making loud remarks. This was possible because he had a firm belief in himself.

Furthermore, his authority was so strong that no one in the field could oppose this opinion.

‘Carson, it’s been a while.’

In the end, the soldiers who followed orders had no choice but to escape from the city they were guarding and prepare to charge towards the enemy camp.

Orca smiled faintly as he saw the Dwarf King’s flag fluttering in the distance.

“…I guess the orca has arrived.”

“Reinforcements have arrived, but they number at most a few hundred. “It’s already settled so there’s nothing we can do about it.”

“Maybe not. “That’s the kind of guy he is.”

As if he sensed Orca’s gaze, Karsson also stood up and raised his weapon, a large battle hammer.

The other dwarves around him were wondering if the enemy would come out first, but he expected Orca to come out first.

‘I am not alone. ‘Go for it.’

He glared at the city. Although his hands were shaking involuntarily, he gripped the hammer harder. If the enemy came to fight first, of course I would never avoid it.

“Hey, the enemies come out first!”

And as expected, the imperial army led by Orca left the city first and began to approach them. The dwarves, who were noisy, naturally held their ground by firing cannons. I planned to change it before it got close.

“!!!”

“Avoid, avoid!”

But the moment when the shells fired from the cannons began to destroy the golems that the enemy had set up in the battle line. A powerful slash was emitted that split the ground and sky, creating a strong shock wave.

“Bah, what was that just now?”

“It is a sword strike of the swordsman. “I couldn’t do this alone…”

Everyone was astonished to see the sight flying away like an explosion with a radius of several tens of meters. Some people were shocked by the power of the Sword Saint, which they had only heard about through rumors, while others were frightened by the level of power they had never seen before.

“Stay where you are! “I’ll take charge of that guy!”

Carsson gritted his teeth when he saw the soldiers shouting. The era of heroes was coming to an end, but the last remaining monster was still approaching them with its eyes open.