Enemy has explosives, we have catapults 😑

Ballista fired horizontally – somehow payload exploded way higher than the wyvern.

They knew the soldiers were approaching, but let them walk right to the entrance and damage (slightly) the gate.

Poor prince thought he was attacking a remote village but was greeted by the king of the nation he was invading. Also gave up all information when threatened with pain.

Father banish-and-forget really did lost all interest in his son and did not check on him.