After hearing the introduction, Marvin looked eager, while the others, Jeris included, found it all astonishing. Many were only half convinced.
Supa paused to keep them in suspense. After taking in their varied expressions, he continued.
"As for why His Lordship the Marquis named it the Thunderfire Cannon, when the shells it fires explode, they produce a tremendous roar like rolling thunder and flames that shoot into the sky. That was how His Lordship came up with the name.
His Lordship believes that once the Thunderfire Cannon enters the battlefield, it will utterly shatter every enemy's will to fight. No army will be able to withstand it, and an army that possesses it will be invincible!
But even after hearing my explanation, Baron Marvin and everyone else here may still not truly grasp the power of this Thunderfire Cannon No. 1.
So, Baron Marvin, I request your permission to personally test this cannon tomorrow and demonstrate its power to everyone!"
Marvin nodded. "Permission granted, Cannon Commander Supa!"
Delighted that Marvin had approved his request, Supa added, "Oh, Baron Marvin, we also brought a hundred Flowering Shells this time. They work much like the Thunderfire Cannon's shells and can be launched by catapult. We can test them tomorrow as well.
But we will need your catapult unit to take part. I hope you can assign a suitable liaison."
Marvin also thought Supa's request was reasonable. "Very well. Jeris, take your men and help Cannon Commander Supa prepare for the tests."
Jeris commanded the Fourth Regiment's catapult and bed crossbow units, which was also why he had been sent to receive the Thunderfire Cannon.
Marvin did not stay much longer after that. He still had plenty to attend to.
Jeris and Supa, meanwhile, had to lead their men in moving Thunderfire Cannon