Ah, Andorhal (10)

The vast forests south of Andorhal were filled with pines and oaks suitable for construction. Building a wooden arrow tower roughly twelve feet tall was not complicated.

A simple wooden palisade, torches lit around it for illumination—this made for a very solid defensive fortification. Beyond defense, the improved view and ranged fire support greatly expanded the area humans could effectively control.

This tactic, which the Astartes called Turtle Style, also known as Tower Not Rush, achieved excellent results in battles among the ruins of numerous urban buildings. One arrow tower cost only ten gold coins and seven pieces of raw lumber, making it absurdly cost-effective.

Of the Shell Crusher Flight Squadron's three aircraft, Commander Poppy, piloting the Steel Maiden, had the most demanding task. She needed to locate the Scourge forces scattered through the wilderness and guide the knightly order under Marlene's command toward their attack targets.

Dr. Boom and Finley's Wrench had to take turns flying, continuously circling above Andorhal to provide early warnings for the human forces occupying a corner of the town and forming a salient on the southwestern front. At the same time, they monitored Scourge troop movements within the town.

Following Roderick's orders, they strictly avoided low-altitude flight, leaving the Undead mages and archers on the ground utterly helpless. They could only stare at the aircraft and sigh.

Their rapid speed also prevented the few Gargoyles from engaging them. Exploiting their advantages in speed and firepower, they had already taken down dozens of Gargoyles attempting to drive off the Gnome aircraft. The Scourge had no way to deal with them for the time being.

The final aircraft, the Snow Wolf, remained at Dun Garok. He needed to repeatedly fly over Silverpine Forest to prevent Undead forces from Undercity from launching a surprise attack on the