109. The Only Crossing

The black bolt struck the road where Carlos had been standing. Stone broke beneath it, showing just how much power was behind these weapons.

The iron head entered deep enough that half the shaft remained upright.

Carlos rolled behind the disabled Road Anchor and came back to his feet.

The second mounted weapon turned toward Nessa's position in the cliff.

"Archers, move!" Kaia shouted.

Nessa had already left the opening before the next bolt struck it. Broken rock fell across the road.

The far station was no longer waiting for them. Soldiers moved onto the bridge behind the raised barriers while the weapon crews prepared another shot.

Carlos opened the conquest panel.

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[Crossing integrity: 96%]

[Minimum required: 50%]

[Active Road Anchors: 2/3]

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They could break the mounted weapons with enough force, but every missed attack risked damaging the bridge.

Kaia looked at the barriers.