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Chapter 339: Reinforcing the Raven’s Perch
Assessing the Damage
At dawn, Seraphis stood in the middle of Raven’s Perch, surveying the destruction left from their assault.
While the stronghold was now theirs, many of the walls were riddled with holes, towers had crumbled, and parts of the main keep had collapsed under the impact of the attacks.
She crossed her arms. "We need to rebuild this place properly."
Gathering the Crew
She called her crew together in the courtyard.
"Today, we reinforce the stronghold. This will be our first true base, and I want it impenetrable."
The crew nodded in agreement, eager to help strengthen their new home.
Repairing the Walls
Seraphis led the efforts, using her magic to reshape and reinforce the stone walls.
With a wave of her hand, she gathered the loose rubble and fused it back into the structure, making it sturdier than before.
Strengthening the Foundations
Some of the fortress walls had been weakened over time.
Seraphis used earth magic to fortify the foundation, ensuring that no future attack would cause structural collapse.
Reconstructing the Watchtowers
The four main watchtowers had suffered heavy damage.
Using her magic and the crew’s manpower, she reconstructed each one, adding reinforced stone and new wooden platforms.
Enforcing with Steel Plating
To further reinforce the walls, she had her crew secure iron plates over vulnerable sections, creating a barrier against cannon fire and heavy impacts.
Laying Out the Defense Plan
Once the walls and towers were repaired, Seraphis gathered her officers.
"We’re not just fixing this place," she explained. "We’re making it an unbreakable fortress. That means powerful defenses."
Preparing the Arrow Storms
She turned to the massive Arrow Storms—the deadly weapons capable of firing 500 arrows in a single barrage.
"This time, I want them mounted on the walls," she declared.
Installing Four Arrow Storms on the Left Wall
Seraphis personally oversaw the placement of the first four Arrow Storms on the left side of the stronghold.
Each was securely bolted into the stone, ensuring maximum stability when fired.
Adjusting the Angles
She carefully adjusted the angles of the Arrow Storms so they could cover a wide arc of the ocean, ensuring no enemy ship could approach unseen.
Positioning Four More on the Right Wall
Next, she moved to the right side of the stronghold, installing another four Arrow Storms.
Her crew worked tirelessly to lift, secure, and anchor each massive weapon into place.
Strengthening the Mounts
To make sure the Arrow Storms didn’t shake loose from repeated firing, Seraphis used her magic to bind them into the walls, merging the metal into the stone.
Equipping the Front Wall
She then moved to the front-facing walls, the most critical point of defense, where enemy fleets would likely try to attack from the sea.
Here, she mounted four more Arrow Storms, ensuring complete ocean coverage.
Testing the Rotation Mechanisms
Once all twelve Arrow Storms were in place, she had her crew test the rotation and reload mechanisms.
Each weapon could be swiveled and reloaded quickly, allowing for continuous fire in battle.
Constructing the Guard Towers
With the Arrow Storms secured, Seraphis turned her attention to the four main towers of Raven’s Perch.
These towers were critical, offering high vantage points for spotting enemies from afar.
Reinforcing the Tower Foundations
Using her earth magic, she strengthened the foundation of each tower, preventing them from collapsing under siege.
She also repaired the stairways and wooden platforms, ensuring they could hold heavy weaponry.
Adding Defensive Covering
To make the towers more resilient, Seraphis had iron plating and reinforced wooden beams added to each structure.
This would provide additional protection against cannon fire and siege attacks.
Installing the Dawnstrike Crossbows
At the top of each tower, she installed a Dawnstrike Crossbow—her most powerful ranged weapon.
Each one was positioned to cover the ocean and any potential ground assaults.
Securing the Crossbows in Place
Like the Arrow Storms, the Dawnstrike Crossbows were bolted deep into the stone and secured with magical reinforcements.
Final Adjustments to the Towers
Once the weapons were in place, she had the crew build protective barriers and sniper positions around the top of each tower.
This ensured that archers and gunners could defend the towers from attack.
Testing the Dawnstrike Crossbows
Seraphis climbed up one of the towers and personally tested a Dawnstrike Crossbow.
She loaded a bolt, aimed out at the sea, and fired.
The massive bolt shot across the waves, striking a distant rock formation and shattering it instantly.
A Satisfied Leader
She smirked. "Perfect."
Her defenses were coming together exactly as planned.
Assigning Guards to the Towers
She assigned skilled marksmen to each tower, ensuring that the Dawnstrike Crossbows would always be manned.
Securing Ammunition Reserves
She ordered her crew to stockpile bolts and arrows in designated armories within the stronghold.
"Never let these weapons run dry," she commanded.
Inspecting the Entire Fortress
With all defenses in place, Seraphis spent the rest of the day walking the perimeter, ensuring everything was set up properly.
She checked every Arrow Storm, tested every Dawnstrike Crossbow, and confirmed the walls were solid.
A Fortress Unlike Any Other
Standing on top of the tallest tower, she gazed out at her newly fortified stronghold.
Raven’s Perch was no longer just a pirate hideout—it was now an impenetrable fortress, armed with the most powerful siege weapons on the sea.
Lysara’s Approval
Lysara joined her, watching the sunset over the ocean.
"You’ve turned this place into a true stronghold," she said, admiration in her voice.
Seraphis smirked. "And we’re just getting started."
Ready for Any Battle
With the defenses fully established, Seraphis felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
No pirate, no navy, no enemy would ever breach these walls.
She had turned Raven’s Perch into an unbreakable fortress—a true symbol of her power.
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