Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 220 Boundary Stones and Abundant Treasures
Su Mu led a team of Gale Griffins, and after taking office, he studied diligently and rushed to the valley.

A hundred rivers converge, flowing endlessly, and the river valley's water system is interconnected and crisscrosses.

Previously, the battle against Ivo mainly took place in the plains, so I didn't have much experience with ground combat. Now, riding a griffin through the air and taking in the rivers and land, I suddenly realized that the valley terrain was indeed suitable for defense, and that large ships were essential for transportation, otherwise, it would be impossible to move an inch.

Elizabeth was able to defeat the Bucks by using the level 5 magic Glacier Freeze to freeze the river, rendering the ships ineffective.

Otherwise, Amirka could have used the ship's maneuverability and the hero's superb seamanship to outmaneuver the fortified troops.

This terrain is more suitable for certain factions than human forces, such as the swamp fortress.

Therefore, the fortress army advanced from the valley and launched a surprise attack on the fortress along the river. The enemy had not arranged sufficient defenses and suffered a great defeat.

But this victory was largely a surprise, and it's hard to say whether the fortress troops will be able to achieve further success once Lloyd is prepared.

The trading post was set in Lindu County, a large city spanning the river. Stone arch bridges connected the two banks of the river, and cargo ships and warships were everywhere under the bridges, making it a very prosperous place.

Because this place is located on the southern border, the fortifications have not yet reached this point, and the entire city has not suffered much damage from the war.

"Could it be that nobles from the capital have arrived amidst this flock of silver-white griffins?"

"You may not know this, but this is the baptismal unit of Plains Lord Sumu. He successfully defended Bear Fortress and is currently one of the Kingdom's twin stars."

"That Viscount Thorns? What's he doing in our Lindu City?"

Many soldiers and townspeople saw the griffin force; hundreds of griffins, coordinated with logistics, were faster than lightning. People could only see a white light fly overhead and land directly in the county town.

Su Mu jumped off Lie Feng's back, and Forrest stepped forward with a lizardman general.

“My lord, this is Raymond, the beast tamer of Talos. He is the leader of the wandering merchants and the chieftain of several lizard tribes.”

Su Mu looked at Raymond carefully. The fortress's beast tamers were a powerful profession. They could use witchcraft or beast taming techniques to create beast plagues or synthesize new unit types.

Therefore, the fortress's trump card is not their traditional swamp units, but a novel legion that synthesizes and tames beasts, whose strength can even surpass that of the elemental baptism units.

Raymond (Beastmaster): Attack 6, Defense 6, Spell Power 5, Knowledge 5.
Characteristics: Lizardman, Magic Synthesizer, Resistance.

Intermediate Lizard Taming: Allows you to fuse new lizard units, granting them ranged attack capabilities and the additional effect of venomous arrows.

Intermediate Merchant Financial Management Technique: The daily income of the city you govern increases by 250 gold coins through spell power conversion, and the resource warehouse can obtain double the resources.

Advanced Resistance: 15% chance to be unaffected by enemy magic.

Intermediate Logistics Skill: Increases a hero's land movement speed by 20%.

"Hello, Lord Sumu, I am Raymond."

Forrest has probably already mentioned this deal to you. Boundary stones are a scarce war resource, and their price won't be low. However, your logs are also a rare commodity, so this deal won't leave you at a disadvantage.

Su Mu waved his hand magnanimously: "No problem, no problem. Anything that can be solved with money and resources is no problem at all!"

Su Mu was already flush with cash during the Gold Rush month, and now, with the profits from the haunted gold mine, he was even more confident.

"Alright, I like straightforward customers. Here are 3 carts of boundary stones in exchange for 100 logs, 100000 gold coins, and 10 of each rare resource."

Forrest wanted to negotiate the price further, but Su Mu stopped him: "The amount is fine, but could you provide a few more boundary stones?"

Upon hearing this, Raymond's eyes lit up; it seemed he had encountered a big shot.

When he first learned that Forrest was backed by Lord Kuraki, he thought that the latter was still relatively new to the business and desperately needed funds, so he probably wouldn't be able to provide the resources he wanted. It was only because of Kuraki Forest's reputation that he continued to haggle.

The current resource requirements are already at a reasonable price. After all, transporting boundary stones is risky, and a price any lower would be unsuitable. "We really can't do anything more. This is all the goods we have, and it's the tribe's accumulated wealth over decades."

However, seeing how readily Lord Su Mu agrees, I can offer you some treasures as a bonus.

Forrest stepped forward and whispered something in Su Mu's ear. He had already met Raymond before, initially to buy and sell treasures, but he hadn't expected to see the trade of boundary stones, which led to this big deal. Clearly, the fortress merchant had some good stuff.

"Magic ball, speed necklace, prophecy card, Raymond has quite a collection of these treasures."

However, there is one extremely precious treasure: the Earth Spirit Orb.

The two looked at Raymond, who knew what they were thinking and specially brought out this level 3 treasure.

Earth Spirit Orb (Level 3 Treasure): Increases the effect of earth-type damage magic by 50%.

Evaluation: A magician begs for your protection. You agree, and he offers you a strange elemental sphere as payment.

A magical elemental sphere appeared, and when it did, the surrounding earth became much heavier, and the earth-elemental magical power instantly became extremely concentrated.

“I know you really need this treasure, so I’m adding it to the boundary stone trade and giving it to you as a gift.”

Raymond acquired this treasure at a low price during his travels, intending to sell it to a discerning hero for a hefty profit. However, the previous transaction was very successful, and Raymond, wanting to avoid any unforeseen complications, added it to the deal to enhance the likelihood of both parties making a purchase.

"Okay, I want the Magic Ball, the Speed ​​Necklace, and the Prophecy Card too! I'll add another 20000 gold coins."

Money should be converted into combat power in a timely manner. Although Su Mu's treasures are all very powerful and he doesn't need these low-level items, it's still a good idea to buy them as rewards for his subordinates.

【Magic Ball (Tier 3 Treasure): Heroes recover 3 extra mana points daily and increase magic damage by 15%. One of the three components of the Magic Source combination treasure.】

Evaluation: You encounter a group of lizardmen holding a feast, indulging in wine and meat without regard for others. They call you over, "Dance for us in a hula, and we'll reward you." You don't know how, but you still clumsily begin to move. The group laughs heartily, but admires your courage and gives you a strange crystal ball.

[Prophecy Card (Level 1 Treasure): Hero Luck +1, with a chance to know the characteristics of the next Astrological Moon in advance.]

Commentary: A traveler asks you to draw a card from his deck, but you refuse. He then draws one himself. Instantly, he turns pale, and all the cards in his hand scatter. You pick up the cards and turn to leave.

【Speed ​​Necklace (Level 2 Treasure): Increases troop speed by 1 during battle and enhances logistics learning effects by 10%】

Evaluation: You visited a local wise man and recounted the hardships of your journey during your conversation. He turned around and took a strange necklace from his pocket.

These treasures are all unique, especially the Magic Orb, which is one of the components of the Magic Source. He already has the Magic Amulet, and now he has collected the Magic Orb, so he only needs one more treasure.

As for the Prophecy Card, the +1 Luck might seem useless, but once his Money Luck spell is upgraded to a high level and he has his own governing building, the enemy will realize the terrifying power of this kind of treasure.

The Speed ​​Necklace can be given to Wayne, this diligent bandit who has made great contributions to Kuraki, yet he has never received a suitable reward.

He was the first to discover the haunted gold mine. Without intelligence, it's impossible to win a war. Su Mu plans to equip Wayne with some treasures to increase his strength.

Su Mu took out boxes of gold coins from his ring and bought the treasures with a wave of his hand. As for the boundary stone, he paid half a deposit first, and would pay the rest after seeing the goods, so that Raymond would be at ease.

As for whether Raymond would embezzle the money, Su Mu wasn't too worried. Forrest must have found many reliable people to witness it, including the city lord of Lindu City, and there were also corresponding witnesses at the fortress.

The two countries are currently cooperating, and Raymond wouldn't risk losing more than he gains; he's a skilled animal trainer.

To thank Su Mu for his trust, Raymond told Su Mu some amazing news before leaving.

"Eldon's former Field Marshal Raven has returned. He's likely to pass through the Plains region. Be careful not to get into trouble on your territory!"

(End of this chapter)