The defenders at the pass were being bombarded by 210 mm guns. In theory, this pass was very difficult to take.
Historically, the Kingdom of Ivrea had liked picking fights with the Principality of Olexian because, although they had to cross a river, at least they were fighting on a plain. That was still better than attacking this pass.
Seventy meters high—twenty meters taller than Augustus, the largest city in the north—with a terrifying thickness, and not just one checkpoint but layers of them blocking the way.
Basically, no one wanted to attack it.
But now,
Leirus led the mages as they stood ready to bombard the pass with twenty-four 210 mm guns.
Enchantment Magic was the best invention of this century. It meant magic was destined to grow even more powerful.
It symbolized a great leap forward in magic.
In the past, the powerful spells used by many mages could easily end up killing the caster.
Why were Super-Rank spells called Super-Rank spells? Because these spells, which affected the weather and climate, were safe.
Changing the weather, causing earthquakes, bringing heavy rain, summoning Thunderstorms, and so on—after casting these spells, the effects were left to the weather. The mage could immediately flee.
Utterly safe.
Now Enchantment Magic had appeared.
Many people had come up with new ideas.
The Olesian Army was no exception.
Artillery had always required people who were good at mathematics, which made it a perfect fit for mages.
Now, the artillerymen operating the howitzers had become the magic masters' future niche.
Magic could make shells float as they were loaded, and magic could enchant shells.
It was wonderful!
"Chief of Staff Leirus, Commissioner Jesu, the artillery calculations are complete. Shall we conduct a test firing?"
The commander of Lusia's provisional heavy artillery regiment came over to