In the end, these huge rock cannons never managed to fire for the second time.
The Duke had built these six tall firing platforms within the city walls to provide a clear view for the cannons and the mangonels. As long as the platforms were higher than the walls, no enemies will be able to escape the weapons' firing range.
It should have been a sound strategy, for such a commanding view would not only improve the accuracy and the range of projectiles, but it would also provide overwhelming pressure to the besiegers.
But faced with the might of Roland's army, these imposing platforms served no other purpose other than being live target practice for the opposing army's cannons.
These fifteen minutes felt like an eternity for Wilion.
The thunderous sounds of explosions never ceased on top of the wall.
Just as Wilion's men finally managed to load the snow powder, a cannonball from the enemy landed on the platform right next to them.
