Chapter 89 Chapter 90 Green Skin Assault (Part 2)
Facing the siege tower, George immediately ordered the strong men to start burning pitch, preparing to throw burning oil on the siege tower.
Newly made fire spears were taken out from the armory and distributed to the brave soldiers in the infantry regiment. These fire spears were crafted under George’s guidance; he had read many books, one of which mentioned the making of fire spears.
This thing is very similar to an ordinary spear, but the tip is fitted with a sturdy iron hood, filled with sulfur, pitch, and resin between the iron hood and the spear shaft, and wrapped around the outside with cotton soaked in fuel. Once ignited, it cannot be extinguished by water and will burn continuously, making it a powerful tool for defending the city.
Having witnessed the power of this weapon, the infantry gripped their fire spears, feeling somewhat reassured. Compared to a strong enemy, what is more terrifying is the inability to retaliate.
Jima said, “George, you really know a lot. I had no idea about this.”
“Thanks to Rainatus, his book has been a great help,” George replied. “We should be able to hold out today. I’ll handle one siege tower, Jenna will burn one, and the defenders will burn another.”
“You’re too optimistic.”
“The green skins’ siege tower lacks
