The Alliance had already besieged Saw Rock Fortress three times before Kang Oh and his army arrived.

The 1st siege was like a feeler.

Gheor had sent only a small portion of his troops to test the durability and the fortification of their walls. He had come to the conclusion that...

'It won't be easy.'

It seemed impregnable.

Not only was the fortress large and durable, but the guards defending it were formidable.

They wouldn't be able to conquer it with just quantity alone. The fortress allowed the defending side to fight off 10,000 soldiers with just 1,000.

'But if we want to end this war, we have to take it no matter what!'

The 2nd time they attacked in earnest.

Gheor lined up 100 magic cannons that he'd bought from the Steel Heart Guild.

These cannons would fire long-distance rounds; both the cannon balls and the magic contained within them would deal significant damage.

They were an improved version of the magic cannons they'd used in the Ecle War.

"Fire!"

The cannons shot their rounds, coupled with a dazzling show of magic.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

It was so loud that it felt like someone was smacking their ears with a hammer.

But...!

The same sound could be heard atop Saw Rock Fortress.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Steel Heart Guild was a neutral party....