Zurcath strongly resisted the attacks. Their catapults hurled dozens of boulders towards the Astanian army, preventing them from advancing. They also had ballistas atop their walls releasing a barrage of arrows that kept the Astanian army in check.
With the unexpectedly strong defenses of the city, Lucas's army failed to destroy the gates. Aside from some minor cracks on the city walls, the damage was minimal.
The first day of the battle ended just like that.
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The Astanian troops set up their camp a few kilometers from the city.
Lucas's tent was located in the middle of the camp.
At this moment, he was receiving the reports from the commanders of the artillery units.
"My lord, we don't have many arrows left for our ballistas. Half of the boulders we prepared for the attack have also been used during the siege this morning…"
