Chapter 51: Arrival of army at gate

With everything going in right direction Oliver took a little break from everything and focus on improving his physic. Its been fifteen days The wall is construction is progressing rapidly. Oliver also guided the ballista and crossbow production. His brother Edmund is training his troops with this new crossbow and weapons. All the knight were shock at first by looking at destructive property of weapon. but after few days of training they got used to it. Oliver also design katana type sword for all the knight and guards. Katana is Japanese sword , Its design is very advance for this era. Knights and guards started there training with new weapons.

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'Did you know, Our young lord is bless by god. Only god's blessed person can create such a thick and tall city wall this quickly. I have worked in the city wall construction of 2 cities but they usually take up to 5 years to complete. But here Its been only fifteen days and we can see all round wall standing tall and majestic. Its a miracle ' One of the construction worker whispered.

'Right, Our young lord is surely blessed by God. I also hear God has given him magical binding material. They called it cement. With this we can attach any stone, brick in one night ,which would have taken at least months to complete.' Other worker said in response.

'We are really fortunate to witness this majestic creation come into picture. Also we are getting paid very generously. I feel happy to work like this, This summer is not that difficult as our past one. With earned money we can have full belly food in our home. What is better than this. I will do anything for lord.' First worker said.

The conversation like this was happening from past 10 days everywhere in city as well as construction side. All the people has seen the majestic wall being rapidly built. all the city is now being surrounded by wall. Its been 20 days since the commencement of wall construction. City of Carroway becoming prosperous day by day. Merchant are now pouring in city to get the goods from chamber of commerce. As on one side everything was looking good, but from another side danger was approaching.

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Fleet of Ravenspire kingdom ships just reach the Carroway barony coastal region. It took them two and half month to reach here. Just as they land, they started moving inward with great momentum. Total 3000 to 3300 armed army starts its march, they burn down two villages which come in there way. Thanks to the precaution Lord Cedric has already emptied the village. All the resident has been transfer inside city. They will take another 4 to 5 days to reach Carroway city.

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'Lord, the army of Ravenspire kingdom has landed on our soil. They started there march towards city.' One of the scout informed.

In the meeting hall of mansion, Lord Cedric and retainers were all present. Above getting this news they exactly know the war was on there door.

'Thank you for your information. Now go and watch out for there every movement.' Cedric send away the messenger. ' As you know now. Is the wall construction completed? How much do they need.' Cedric ask.

'To know the specific of this matter, I think we need to call young master Oliver. ' Advisor Mike suggested.

'Okay, call him right now. ' Lord Cedric.

Guards run to call Oliver, Oliver was experimenting on Glass, As it can become next hot selling commodity. It has been 20 days since he made glass. He wanted to auction glass at there region distribution sale auction. With this he will achieve maximum benefits. He has created many glass equipment.

'Young lord, your presence are demanded in meeting hall urgently by Lord Cedric.' Guard said with huffing sound. He came running all the way to town area.

Oliver know his father better. unless it isn't urgent he won't call him. He got on the carriage with guards and head towards his father meeting hall.

As he entered, he saw heated discussion was going on. upon seeing Oliver Lord Cedric said, 'Come Oliver, seat besides me.' he gesture him to seat on the seat besides his. Oliver confidently took the seat.

'Urgent new is regarding Ravenspire army. They have landed on our ground. They will be out of the city in 4 to 5 days.' he told Oliver about recent development and let him digest the fact, then continued, ' Now Oliver tell me, Can we complete the construction of wall before there arrival?'

Upon thinking for long, ' They come so soon, I estimated to get another 10 days for completion, up to this point we have completed the surrounding city wall. Now we have started the construction of of our gates. As you know North gate is small among them so it is nearing completion. About other three gate. Sour and east is medium in size. I can also install them in 3 to 4 days. but the major problem is West gate which is our entry point. I will have to divert all the energy towards this if we want to complete this in time. But I feel time won't be sufficient. ' Oliver said .

All the present personnel were happy to here that surrounding city wall has been built completely. Although they also saw the speed of building the city wall. but still they were amaze at the marvel of binding material cement. But now the started worrying about gates. If the gate cant hold the people outside then there is no point in building all the city wall.

'Oliver, Is there any contingency plans we can use in case construction in a half way? ' Advisor Mike ask.

'Yes, if our west gate take time to install then we will seal that with brick and stone for now, after the fight we can again install the gate.' Oliver said.

'That a relief, Now what about our new weapon Ballista and crossbow.' Lord Cedric.

'My lord, to this date, with the help of craftmans and blacksmiths, we have 20 ballista ready to mount on city wall. We have also created 1500 crossbow and starts training guards with them 10 days ago. Also we have nearly 50,000 arrow in our arsenal. Wit constant supply of high iron steel we can boost the production at any time necessary. Advisor John you will be responsible for food supply. also maintain the law and order within the city.' General Philip inform everyone.

'Okay, Oliver you focus on completing the construction, General you train the guards. Mike you start installing ballista on wall. Nearly 8 on west side as they will be majorly attacking from that side. all other gate will have support of 4 ballista at the moment.' With this he adjourned the meeting. Everyone went to do there assign task.

Urgency down upon Oliver, He went towards city wall. Again formulate the plans and started his work on west gate. He sent Thomas and William to north and east gate to improve work efficiency. He also spread news about army arrival so as to give worker seriousness of the situation. They started work in full swing.

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'How much distance from here captain?' Commander admiral Alistair ask.

'We are near city sir, about 30 miles. We can reach there tomorrow afternoon.' Captain Harrington said.

'Okay, After covering half distance, lets search for place to camp tonight. ' Commander admiral Alistair said. Everybody started energetically walking towards there targeted city.