Two days went by and the people of Long-Fall Pass were busy with the construction of the city. Although, most didn't understand why they are doing it. But for their ticket to be marked by the prince, everyone decided to not ask questions but work.
The magnificence of the city became more obvious on the second day. However, the thought of the monster beast attack made them not show their happiness. But a lingering question boomed in the mind of everyone.
'How would the prince defend the city when the monster beast attack.'
Deep in the frightening tunnel in front of the city, various men and perhaps women were carrying sharp thick pointed metal. Inside the tunnel, a young man in blue walked with a light step, looking at the various sharp metal planted in various locations of the tunnel.
The tunnel was filled with metal, both on the floor and on both sides. And besides the young man, was a middle-aged man that interpreted the young man's intentions. A bead of sweat dripped from the middle-aged man looking at dangerous weapons.
'My god. This tunnel of death.' Sir John cried in his heart.
The over 500 meters long tunnel has, a width of 50 meters and a depth of over 100 meters. Of course, Al Casendra had increased the depth of the tunnel for the second time, surprising a lot of people. Yet, they follow his order. Standing beside the tunnel made people hold their breath.
"Your Highness, we are done with the weapon implantation. You're standing in the last section of the implantation." A topless young man, with sweats dripping from his body, bowed and announced.
Al Casendra nodded and made a hand communication. He climbed the ladder rope and left the tunnel. Afterward, Sir John translated the instruction and dashed after Al Casendra. At the top of the tunnel, Sir John peeped downward and shivered. 'Can this really stop the monster beast?'
"Your highness, we've mixed all the liquid and flowers according to your instruction. What should we do next?." An elderly woman approached Al Casendra and bowed.
Al Casendra withdrew a scroll from his robe and gave it to the elderly woman. At once, the elderly woman didn't dillydally, she left without checking the content of the scroll.
After working with the prince for a couple of days, the people of Long-Fall Pass knew not to check the scroll given to them by the prince. They knew everything will be perfect. Besides, most of the things were strange and never seen before.
"Your highness, now that the tunnel has been completed. How would the people leave the city? Don't tell me everyone would have to use the robe?" Sir John raised one of his brows and glanced at Al Casendra's face before averting his gaze.
Al Casendra didn't bother to answer Sir John. He fixed his eyes on the incoming thumping of hooves. Eight powerful bulls, snorting, dragging a gigantic cart.
Every step from the bulls raised a small cloud of dust and vibration. Everyone's eyes widened when they saw the strange metal and wooden thing on the carriage.
"What's that!" Sir John jacked his head backward and widened his eyes.
Old James rushed toward Al Casendra with a confident smile on his face. He bowed. "Your highness, we hope we didn't delay your plan for the city. We've finally completed the project." A wild smile spread throughout his face, reaching his ear.
Al Casendra nodded and communicated with his hand. At once, a chuckle escaped from Old John's mouth when he saw Al Casendra's gesture. Though he couldn't understand everything. He knew the prince was pleased with their work.
Sir John looked at Al Casendra and the Old James and wondered. 'What between both of them. Al Casendra won't show any emotion to any person except this old man.' He twisted his lips. He cleared his throat.
"Old James. The prince is quite happy with your work. He asked you to begin the installation of the project." Sir announced, looking at the smiling face of Old James.
"Yes. Yes. I'll get right onto it. "Old James clapped and nodded before slipping away.
Meanwhile, a small crowd had gathered at the entrance of the city wall, looking at the strange creation in puzzlement. They whispered among each other, but no one could tell what the strange things were. But when they saw old James, men working on the strange invention. Everywhere was silent.
Hundreds of men, both young, and old, and guards supported the old James when he requested help. Quickly, everyone volunteered with a smile. After a couple of hours of hard labor. The shape of the strange invention to shape. A gigantic bridge. A folding bridge.
Gasped.
Everyone had their jaw dropped to the ground. Old James was beaming with a satisfactory smile when he saw the stupefied gaze of the people. 'Humph! How dare you think his highness won't have a way for us to cross the death tunnel.' He snickered.
After another hour, the bridge was finally completed. The city entrance was quiet. There stood a giant bridge in the air with various powerful chains. All eyes move from never for once seen bridge to the inventor. Al Casendra.
Al Casendra saw the various stupefied gaze, but didn't have any expression on his face. 'Just ordinary bridge. And you're looking at me like that. Humph! This is just the beginning. I, the great scientist, won't be a failure in this life.'
What the people saw was mere child's play to him. He raised his hand for a couple of seconds. And all eyes were on his hands.
'Now is the moment.' At that moment, everyone held their breath, their heart thumping. Can this really work?
Al Casendra dropped his hand slowly. At once, a group of sturdy young men at various positions began to roll a wheel. Creak! The bridge makes a sound and began to move. Seeing the bridge working in the absence of magic stupefied the crowd.
'How can the prince create something to move without using magic.' They thought and wonder.