The Border City army that was just discovered was actually well-rested. The city lord did not come out but chose to hold fort in the Border City, as the Beastman City was located opposite Border City and they needed to retain adequate strength.
The ability to suddenly launch an attack and causing a large bulk of the enemy forces to withdraw from the city was already extremely effective.
The crossbow vehicles on Wood Shield City were prepared and the stone throwers at the back were also put into use. On the side of the Border City, all types of siege weapons were prepared, ready for a fight to break out at any moment.
The siege warfare in this world wasn't overly complex; it primarily comprised of both sides charging at each other with siege weapons, and then, under the protection of mages and archers, soldiers would rush forward. It typically followed this pattern.
