A human-sized boulder flew from the catapult with a whoosh.

The boulder fell accurately on top of a wooden target set up in the firing area, destroying it.

Basdia, who was sitting in a chair with a monster-leather parasol protecting her from the sun much like a human lady, let out a sigh of amazement as she rubbed her expanding abdomen.

「These catapults are amazing. They look very promising.」(Basdia)

「This is still just the test-firing phase.」(Vandalieu)

This was the response of Vandalieu, who was being thrown into the air by Pauvina next to her, but he seemed not entirely unsatisfied.

He was generally expressionless, had the eyes of a dead fish and a flat-toned voice, but once one got accustomed to it, it was possible to tell his emotions from his manner of speech. The slightly more carefree tone of speech he was using now was proof that he was in a good mood.


「The results of firing with normal projectiles are excellent. Next, I’ll begin test-firing with Golem projectiles.」(Vandalieu)

「Yes, ready!」(Pauvina)

As Pauvina gave this vague order, the catapult moved on its own and prepared to fire. This catapult was essentially a catapult-shaped Golem that Vandalieu had created through【Golem Transmutation.】
It was no ordinary catapult; it possessed arms and wheels made of stone.

It was possible to make it load projectiles, take aim and fire all on its own.

And as Ent wood had been used in the construction of its body, it had the sturdiness of metal and excellent resistance to fire.

「Fire!」(Pauvina)

The loyal catapult Golem fired the next boulder.

It flew through the sky in a trajectory similar to the previous one, but towards a different target, which had wooden dummies lined up around it for some reason… and landed on top of it.

『UOOOOOHHN!』

And then the projectile let out a groan and stood up!

「Did the catapult launch a Golem?」(Basdia)

The sight of the projectile-turned-Golem destroying the wooden dummies around it took Basdia by surprise.

The Golem seemed to have taken some damage from the impact of landing, but it caused no problems in combat as Golems didn’t feel pain or anything.

This would likely be incredibly effective in a real battle. The main weakness of Golems was their slow movement. This method would provide the Golems with a way to attack the enemy while removing that weakness.

A Golem fired at the enemy this way would easily break down the front lines and then run rampant among their ranks; this would not be an easy attack to deal with.

「Yes. And since we might be fighting Subordinate Vampires, I’ve put silver plating on its fists and toes.」(Vandalieu)
「You’ve got attention for detail. It’s exciting to see.」(Basdia)

「Thank you, but it seems that the Golem projectiles still have room for improvement.」(Vandalieu)

「Do they really?」(Basdia)

It’s destroyed all of the wooden dummies set up as enemies, so as far as I can see, it’s perfect. As Basdia thought this, Vandalieu, who was sharing the vision of the Undead insects he had set up nearby, shook his head.

「There’s one wooden dummy that has only had its legs crushed, its torso is completely unharmed. Even though I ordered the Golem to kill… to inflict damage in ways that would be fatal to humans.」(Vandalieu)

It would be impossible for a human to enter a battle with two broken legs unless they were treated first. However, it would be possible for Vampires to continue fighting even with both legs broken.

Vandalieu wanted the Golem to crush their heads just in case.

「You’ve got a high amount of bloodthirst, don’t you, Van?」(Basdia)