—Archer troops, on standby! Cannons and firearms, fire!0

Catapults launched huge iron balls mixed with Pastera, and cannons hammered shells toward the enemy lines, causing massive damage and an incredible amount of noise.1

While the S-Class and A-Class Hunters had been present since the start of the Gate clear and were accustomed to the sight, it was the first time the late-arriving Hunters and regular soldiers had witnessed such a scene. The support troops flinched as iron balls streaked down and slammed into the ground, followed by the thunderous explosions of cannon shells.0

At least none of the Hunters or soldiers had pulled the trigger yet.0

Fingers hovered near triggers, bows drawn but not loosed.1

—Archer troops, prepare to fire.0

Following the operator's signal, the C-Class Hunters and ordinary soldiers put their fingers on the triggers of their crossbows, while the B-Class Hunters drew back their bowstrings.0

—S-Class and A-Class Hunters in the main force, please complete preparations for battle and await further instructions. Archer troops,...0