The Second Brigade's advance on the city wall was neither fast nor slow. It took them half an hour to capture it, after which they began building fortifications to defend against the army approaching from the south. They also set up twenty-four 20mm machine guns and all their mortars.
They also seized the outer fortifications beyond the city gate, set up machine guns, and had the mages' vine magic rise from the ground.
By then, the First Brigade's soldiers had also finished resting.
The city had been bombarded for half an hour, and even its sturdy fortifications had been destroyed by precisely directed artillery fire.
If one 210mm shell wasn't enough, they'd fire two, three, or four.
A 210mm Howitzer had a lifespan of 1,300 rounds. The enemy was weak, and they produced plenty of guns each month, so there was no need to worry about the guns wearing out.
That was because they had evacuated the civilians.
It was a fine understanding between them.
Though they had also cut down every tree, leaving only stumps. The enemy would need coal from the rear to get through the winter.
More than a hundred 210mm Howitzers took turns firing, and their stockpiled shells were being consumed at an alarming rate. Watching the bombardment, Lynn thought they were being a little too extravagant, so he ordered, "Cease fire."
"Distribute the assault rifles. Tell the First Brigade's commander to draw out the elite troops and form the Stormtroopers for street fighting. Keep the mortars ready to support the infantry at all times. Have the mages cast Magic shields on them. The Black Knights will follow behind. Once we've identified the enemy's firing positions and hiding places, it'll be time for the Black Knights to move."
The 210mm Howitzers fell silent. The artillery crews