Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 222 Attacked
Raven and his cavalry withdrew from the hills, originally planning to return to the capital by boat from the valley, since boats are much faster than traveling by land.

But after being persuaded by Conrad, Raven changed his mind and decided to travel across the plains and return via the inland trading cities.

He wasn't afraid of a fortress attack. Given the current relationship between the two countries, the Emerald Kingdom had already removed him from his position as commander, so it was unlikely that he would resort to assassination tricks again anytime soon.

No matter what, the Emerald Kingdom is a powerful force, and they should be able to see the situation clearly.

Raven wanted to pass through Kuraki City and see the highly respected Viscount Thorn.

Although he had made a brief stop in Langlitburg before, Su Mu was not yet well-known at the time and only met with Maggie, which was a bit of a pity.

He planned to speak with this rising star of the kingdom, and if he truly possessed the talent to turn the tide, he would definitely recommend him to the king.

No matter how much he is demoted, he is still a member of Finaxia, and he still has a say in that matter.

As Raven led dozens of knights and swordsmen into the plains, the sky suddenly darkened, and a fierce wind arose, as if a torrential rain was about to strike.

"My lord, why don't we set up camp here and wait for the storm to pass before continuing our journey?"

Raven looked into the distance and saw that the dark clouds were only gathered overhead, while the sky in the distance was still clear and blue, so it must be a sudden rain.

"If we hurry forward and avoid the wind and rain, we can make it through this area where there are only clouds."

After saying that, Raven took the lead and walked forward.

The swordsmen and champion knights followed suit, accelerating alongside their leader in an attempt to break free from the gloomy land.

As they ran for miles, the dark clouds overhead not only didn't get rid of them, but instead grew thicker and thicker, making it hard to breathe.

Raven suddenly reined in his horse, his brow furrowing: "Something's wrong! This isn't naturally occurring weather; it's dark clouds formed by condensed magical energy. Someone's watching us!"

He drew the Fire God Sword, and instantly crimson flames shot into the sky, illuminating the surrounding darkness.

"Prepare for battle!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a large number of dragon kings descended from the dark clouds in the sky and attacked Raven.

【Flying Dragon King (Fortress Level 6, Tier 2 Unit): Attack 14, Defense 14, Damage 18-22, Health 70, Speed ​​11, Large Size.

Element: None; Flying unit.

Dragon Poison: Has a certain probability of poisoning enemies, causing them to lose 10% of their maximum health every so often (cannot be dispelled; units of dragon level or higher are more resistant to poison, with a maximum reduction of 30%).

Assessment: The Wyvern King's deadly venom will make even the weakest soldiers wish they were dead.

This ancient species, which inhabits the depths of swamps, develops by devouring poisonous flies. Their bodies contain extraordinary toxicity, and even a small amount can cause severe damage.

They are over 8 meters long, with dark green rust-colored scales that reflect the slime unique to swamps. Their heads have mixed features of lizards and birds of prey, and their amber vertical pupils have night vision capabilities, so they will not lose sight of their target even when swooping down from the clouds.

The enemy was hidden in the dark clouds, and their dive attack could reach the cavalry directly, while the cavalry could not use their strongest skill to charge, and were immediately put on the defensive.

There are quite a few Flying Dragon Kings, more than 50 in total, and the heroes who command them are powerful, with both strong offense and defense.

As the former commander-in-chief of the kingdom, Raven naturally carried the most elite treasures, but these treasures were all sealed artifacts of the kingdom. As he stepped down from his position as commander-in-chief, he handed the treasures over to Karen. He only carried his own Vulcan Sword, whose attributes were significantly inferior.

The dragon descended upon the land, attacking the champion knights and injecting deadly venom. Several swordsmen were caught in the crossfire; their armor was torn, and the venom dripped onto their bodies, instantly emitting a corrosive fumes. Although caught off guard, the champion knights were, after all, among the best of the level 6 units. Their superior attack and defense, along with significantly higher health than the dragon king, allowed them to withstand more attacks and launch immediate counterattacks after being assaulted.

A fierce battle ensued, with dragons roaring, knights howling, and royal swordsmen risking their lives to protect their commander. The two sides fought fiercely.

As the battle dragged on, the Flying Dragon King's special abilities began to take effect, reducing the Champion Knight's maximum health and gradually making him unable to hold on.

Both are level 6 units, but there are significantly more Wyvern Kings. Although the Swordsmen are Raven's personal guards, they are loyal but lack strength. The human legion is showing signs of defeat.

"My lord, please hurry! We'll hold off the Flying Dragon King."

Further ahead lies Kuraki's territory. Once Viscount Thorn receives the news, he will surely come to their aid!

This area is very sensitive. Although they have already entered the plains, they have not yet reached the territory of the marquisate. Even if Kuraki expands his territory a lot, he cannot control this area. It is more of a buffer zone.

The enemy chose to launch a surprise attack here because they knew that making a commotion would prevent reinforcements from arriving in the short term.

Raven shook his head, raised the Vulcan Sword, chopped off the head of a dragon king, threw it into the sky, and unleashed fire magic, causing massive damage to the enemy.

He felt that since the enemy had set up this trap, it was impossible for him to escape easily. Rather than letting his soldiers lose their command and collapse instantly, it was better to hold on here, where there might be a chance to turn the tide.

Seeing their commander's unwavering resolve, the swordsmen and knights were greatly encouraged and launched a series of attacks, temporarily forcing the Flying Dragon King to retreat.

They shielded Raven, forming a defensive circle, and warily eyed the enemy.

Just then, a group of terrifying creatures descended from the dark clouds: three-headed dragon flies that could attack three enemies simultaneously and paralyze them.

【Three-headed Dragonfly (Fortress Tier 5 Fusion Unit, Beastmaster Control): Attack 18, Defense 18, Damage 4-12, Health 45, Speed ​​14, Medium Size】

Element: None; Flying unit.

Three-Headed Curse: Can attack surrounding enemies, causing a paralysis effect that prevents them from retaliating, and dispels all enemy buffs.

Weakening Venom: Mental venom weakens enemies, reducing their attack power by 6.

This is a unit synthesized from beast tamers, with considerable overall strength. The key is its speed; it descends from the sky almost in the blink of an eye to attack the low-health champion knight.

Raven had initially buffed the knights, but the buffs were instantly dispelled by the three-headed dragonfly's attack, making the situation even more critical.

Compared to the Flying Dragon King, the Dragon Flies were far more numerous, flying straight down from the dark clouds in a vast and mighty procession, numbering at least several hundred.

Even the most resilient champion knights gradually began to falter when facing an enemy force several times their size. The combined torment of the weakened venom and the dragon's deadly poison made it even more unbearable.

Even if Raven used his healing magic, it was only a drop in the ocean, and the entire guard was on the verge of being wiped out.

Even when the battle turned against him, Raven still held the Vulcan Sword, guiding the human soldiers with light. As long as he lived, the flames would not be extinguished, and he would fight to the very end, no matter who the enemy was.

"Long live Elton!"

Feeling the powerful conviction of their commander, the heavily wounded cavalrymen burst forth with unprecedented courage. They rode their warhorses into a gallop and launched a surprise attack over short distances, pulverizing the Flying Dragon King and the Three-Headed Dragon Fly. The sheer ferocity of their attack chilled the enemy to the bone, who dared not advance for a moment.

At this critical moment, a strong wind blew from the distant plains, and the pure white wings, like holy light, pierced through the dark clouds.

Su Mu arrived with his Gale Griffin to provide support!
(End of this chapter)