The crossbowmen excelled at ranged attacks, but once the Silverback Ape Grunt charged into their midst, they barely had an opportunity to reload.
Several garrison soldiers attempted to block the staircase, only to be intercepted by the advancing skeleton soldiers, leaving them unable to stop the ape from pushing forward.
Thanks to the disruption, the rain of arrows coming from that direction noticeably reduced.
Seizing the opportunity, Zich emerged from beneath the wall and advanced toward the raised platform with Iron. Slimy remained beside them, using its silk to disrupt the soldiers' spears and arrows.
However, just as they reached the halfway point, the shield soldiers ahead suddenly parted, revealing a row of heavy crossbows that had already been loaded.
Zich's eyes sharpened when he saw the glistening tips of the heavy bolts.
"Fire!" the Garrison Commander shouted from the platform.
FWOOOSH! FWOOOSH! FWOOOSH!
