Release that Witch - Chapter 505

Chapter 505
Meanwhile, Lightning, Wendy, Maggie and Hummingbird were executing the final attack before the main offensive .




Because the main artillery of the battleships only fired solid bullets, they were largely ineffective against the personnel and defense facilities on the city wall . Hence, the witches aimed to destroy the first line of defense so as to puncture the enemy's effective strength and open up a safe channel for the general offensive .
This was also the first time that the hydrogen balloon was used in battle .
Unlike the thousand-mile raid five months back, the balloon lifted off from just beside the canal this time, allowing almost everyone to witness the ascent of this colossal object . Under Roland's plan, the hydrogen balloon, which could move anywhere without hindrance, was advanced enough to be used as a short-distance bomber during this era . With the fleet behind it providing logistical support, this earmarked the beginning of the generation of aircraft carrier combat .
Standing on the pier, the soldiers of the First Army burst into fervent applause . They knew well that no enemy was able to resist an aerial attack and therefore their wise and benevolent lord was certain to win this war .
Quickly, the hydrogen balloon drifted to the sky directly above King's City . From its perspective, the majestic capital was only about the size of a palm . Lightning pulled down her windshield goggles and gestured to Wendy to release the bomb . The latter nodded back at her and pulled the mechanism .
Shortly, a bomb dislodged from its frame and fell towards the ground .
Another difference of this aerial attack from previous times was that Anna was not onboard but was replaced by Hummingbird . Under the effect of the latter's sustained magic power, the four carried bombs weighed only a fifth of their usual weight as long as they did not detach from each other . This type of enchantment was a new method discovered by Hummingbird while she was cultivating her mastery of magic power . By maintaining the effect for a very short period of time, she could alter the weight of multiple connected objects and reduce the expenditure of magic .
Lightning easily caught up with the bomb and guided it towards the mangonel situated on one side of the city gate .




Halfway through the air, the young girl perceived the fear in the eyes of the knights standing on top of the city wall . They raised their crossbows and flintlocks, and fired towards the sky to shoot her down . However, she knew that it was difficult enough for them to hit a bird flying freely in the sky, not to mention that most weapons did not have sufficient range to hit her at her current distance .
Subsequently, the bomb hit the mangonel right on, and following a huge boom, a blazing red fireball lit up at once and swelled rapidly . The nearby guards were unable to dodge it in time and were instantly devoured by the flames . As violent blasts swept across the city wall, the oil boilers toppled and were quickly ignited . The blazes followed the spill flow of the hot oil and ignited the explosives that were placed at one corner . Explosions followed one after another, destroying everything in the vicinity and filling the place with nothing but flames and thick smoke . The knights, who were preparing for battle just a while ago, hastily fled in all directions . Many lost their direction in the thick smoke and fell straight down the city wall . Others floundered about in the sea of fire or rolled on the floor to put out the flames on their bodies .
The top of the city wall had turned into hell on earth .
. . .
"Their defense line has collapsed," commented Sylvie . She was observing the billows of thick smoke on the city wall, with a trace of pity in her expression .
"These people deserve it," added Nightingale, who was expressionless . "If we failed, they would've become even worse . "
"Someone has to pay the price in this battle . If it isn't them, it's us," Roland opined, while pretending to be calm . He then beckoned to Iron Axe behind him . "Blow the horn and order the seizure of this city . "
He did not want to lament the cruelty of war or expound the value of peace at this time . Above a fight for power or a battle for survival, this was a collision of ideas and classes . Whenever a backward class was displaced, it would not leave the stage quietly, but rather, it needed to be sent off with a huge amount of bloodshed .
To Roland, it was always better that the blood was spilt by the enemies .

"As you command, Your Highness!" The latter bowed neatly and departed the ship .
Soon, the signal for the general offensive resounded through the pier area .
. . .
As a member of the Fourth Commando, Nail's target was to destroy the palace gate .
As the platoon entered the Inner City, its advance was abruptly impeded . Here, they faced a strong counterattack from the enemy .
"Edgar's injured, carry him down quickly!"
"F*ck, where's the field artillery?"
"They are blocked off by debris and have to detour!"




"Prepare the weapons . These monsters are charging right up!"
Nail slapped his own cheek forcefully before he filled a cartridge with bullets and handed it to a teammate in front of him . A volley of rifle fire sounded, puncturing thousands of holes in the crazed people charging at them . Blood splattered all over as they fell to the ground . Those who followed behind continued to pounce at the commandos recklessly . They did not slow down even if their arms, abdomens or other body parts had been struck .
These were certainly not militiamen . Nail felt his limbs become numb . The enemies were wearing either half-plates or chain armors and wielded excellent weapons, with everything from swords to crossbows . He had heard from the knowledgeable Jon that only the king's guards possessed such a complete range of equipment . Unfortunately for Jon, his knowledge was not able to protect him at last . During a previous assault by the enemy, he was critically impaled by a bolt that was shot at him from sideways .
Hope he can persevere until Miss Angel arrives .
"Retreat, the Fourth Commando, retreat!"
"The three squads are ready to fire!"
The veterans, with no concern about economizing their use of bullets, shot precisely at their targets . In one breath, they emptied their cartridges and immediately retreated to the back line, so as to shorten the time interval between the suppression fires . Five commando teams took turns to shield the others along the main street . This was the first time that Nail had seen this method of taking turns to fire ever since revolving rifles replaced flintlocks .
However, their enemies did not attack from only one direction .
Suddenly, a platoon of crazed people leapt at them from a streetside house . Before most of the veterans could turn their guns, the platoon was already in their midst .
Screams and curse were heard at once . Nail watched helplessly as a teammate was cut into half by a red-eyed guard right in front of him . Although the guard was shortly struck dead by the other teammates, Nail knew that this particular teammate could not be resuscitated even by Miss Angel herself .
"Where are those bastard artillerymen?"
"Help me! Ouch . . . my legs!"
"Continue firing!"
As he heard his captain screaming instructions, Nail gritted his teeth and used his sleeve to wipe off the blood stains on a cartridge . He picked up a gun on the floor and reloaded it with the cartridge . Then, he aimed at an enemy who was tussling with his teammates and pulled the trigger .
Although he was afraid, the trainings that he had attended reminded him constantly that while facing a strong opponent, it was necessary to stick closely with his platoon and make use of the team's collective strength in order to have a chance of survival .
Just then, Nail heard the loud call of a support unit from behind him . "The artillery battalion has run into trouble on East Street . Lord Brian has sent us to assist you!"
"No matter who you people are, hurry forth!" The captain cried out without looking back once .
The support unit pulled two carts up the street . Noticeably, the weapons equipped on the carts were none other than Mark I type HMG . When their shooting positions were fixed, the guns discharged long rows of fire at the new wave of charging crazed army .

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