Creak… creak…

The turning of the wheels made shrill noises as tall, pitch black catapults about 4 meters tall appeared at the distance. I counted about a hundred of them. Each catapult had four rows or 16 wheels in total, and they required at least 20 foot soldiers to move. It had taken them almost an hour to prepare, but they were here in the end.

The catapults were made of refined steel; black steel that gleamed coldly under the light. The ammo they used was a kind of black rock that would probably explode on contact. How did I know that? That’s because I could smell the gunpowder even from where we were. The front of the catapult was a huge, ugly shield that was shaped like a serpent’s head. The purpose of the ornament was to protect the catapult from arrow fire. Without good enough aim, most archers wouldn’t be able to harm it.

Everyone sucked in a deep breath when they saw the catapults.

"Fuck!"

Eyes Like Water tightened her fists and shivered a little. She bit her lips and said, "I… I think that’s the rumored unique siege weapon of Purple Grape City, Black Marsh Catapult....