Chapter 155: The World-Shaking Cannon
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“What exactly is it, Your Highness?” Lu Fei asked impatiently. It wasn’t a ballista or a trebuchet, and the suspense had been eating at him for days.
Luo Xin also came over, his eyes still crusted with sleep—three days of standoff had been more than boring.
By now, Xiao Ming couldn’t keep it a secret any longer. He signaled to Chen Qi and the others to remove the burlap covering.
In an instant, a large, jet-black, cold metal object was revealed—its imposing presence undeniable.
“Eh? Isn’t that just a fire lance?” Luo Xin said with a puzzled expression. “Well, it does look sturdier than most fire lances.”
Niu Ben didn’t jump to conclusions. Instead, he circled the object carefully, inspecting it thoroughly. Then he turned to Xiao Ming and asked, “What do you call this, Your Highness?”
“I call it a cannon,” Xiao Ming replied. Luo Xin wasn’t wrong, technically—after all, the fire lance was a predecessor to the cannon.
Niu Ben nodded, then tapped the side of the cannon and even peered down the barrel. “This is much better made than any fire lance,” he said. “Fire lances are crude and short, with a range of just about 200 meters. Surely, Your Highness isn’t planning to take down a fortress with this?”
“Sharp as ever, General,” Xiao Ming replied with a smile. “This cannon is very different from a fire lance. You’ll see soon enough. And Luo Xin—try not to wet yourself.”
Luo Xin grinned. “Your Highness underestimates me. I’ve used fire lances before.”
“Is that so? Then I’ll leave the firing to you,” Xiao Ming said seriously. “No one else has the experience.”