Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 247 Golden Armor (Level 3 Treasure)
Su Mu and the others returned to the plains area and hid temporarily near the ancient ruins.

Waiting for night to fall, then draped in darkness, we returned to the haunted gold mine.

Although this may seem a bit cunning, all's fair in war, and when faced with life and death, there's nothing to worry about.

Furthermore, Su Mu was not originally a native of Elton, so he had no fear of using undead. As long as he could manage them properly, this vampire army would be his strongest ally in the darkness.

Liliana was placed on the soft grass, and only now had she managed to recover some of her magical power. She spoke softly, "Thank...thank you! This time it was my fault for not doing things well, which led to the loss of our troops."

In fact, Liliana was trying to distract the enemy and buy Su Mu more time, but she did not expect Orlando to be so perceptive. Instead of going to the attacked crystal mine, he came directly to the border to intercept her and caught her red-handed.

"Never underestimate any enemy. You can never be too careful on the battlefield, after all, you only have one life!"

It was rare for Su Mu to reprimand Liliana in such a stern tone. She was very talented and had not encountered any setbacks along the way, but she was prone to making mistakes in important matters.

If Liliana only wants to be a pretty face, that's fine; Su Mu can guarantee her safety. But if she wants to break through her limitations and take another step forward, she'll have to face a complex and brutal war and become a hero in her own right.

In war, there is no such thing as fairness. The strong bully the weak, and there are sneak attacks and assassinations. As long as you can win, it is considered effective.

Moreover, a dragon knight like Orlando is not only powerful in terms of attributes, but also a veteran of countless battles. He often relies on keen intuition to fight rather than intelligence to judge the situation.

The saying "opportunity knocks but once" is a test of a general's judgment, and Liliana still lacks much in this regard.

After being reprimanded by Su Mu in front of everyone, Liliana lowered her head, tears streaming down her face, feeling wronged. However, she still remembered this lesson and took it as a warning.

"Alright, everyone has learned from failure. Orlando is indeed an extraordinary opponent; even I am not confident of victory against him."

If you don't want to repeat the same mistakes, you have to work hard to improve yourself!

Su Mu spoke very modestly. In fact, after encountering Orlando, Liliana, Akasha, and the others were almost in despair and did not believe that anyone could defeat this dragon knight.

With terrifying defensive specializations, superior magical preemption, and the attribute enhancement from natural assimilation, Orlando's strength is as impressive as his name suggests.

However, after Su Mu arrived, he truly unleashed the vampire count's strongest fighting power, not only withstanding the opponent's attacks but also using his blood poison to inflict sufficient damage.

After this battle, Liliana and the vampires witnessed the power of the Lord of the Plains, and even those who were dissatisfied dared not question the lord.

The training has been conducted, and now it's time to improve their strength. A lord's fighting prowess is his business, but what his subordinates truly care about is enjoying a life of luxury alongside powerful figures. As long as they follow orders and carry out missions, Su Mu won't be stingy with rewards.

He took out a blood-red battle axe, engraved with images of the Ferghana centaurs (blessed by the water element) fighting bravely.

【Crimson Centaur Battle Axe (Level 2 Treasure): When equipped by a hero, it grants +4 Attack. If the hero is leading a centaur force, 50 Bloodstained Centaurs can be promoted each week.】

Commentary: The centaur's battle axe rose from the pool of blood, commanding the entire race.

"Although this weapon is rather rough and doesn't quite suit your style, its attack attributes are not bad, so just keep it for now!"

The Crimson Centaur Battle Axe is actually an upgrade item. The lowest level Centaur Battle Axe only adds +2 attack, but after being reforged, it is clearly more suitable for heroes who command centaurs.

This treasure was always carried by Leo Maruk, and it suited his identity as a centaur chieftain perfectly.

Liliana accepted the treasure with great joy and swung her giant axe wildly. The weapon, which looked as heavy as a thousand pounds, was handled with ease by the Night Queen. As expected of a hero of the vampire queen's caliber, her physical strength was truly formidable.

Liliana was already quite satisfied to have obtained such a high-attack treasure so early in the game.

As Cangmu became wealthy, he recalled how difficult it was for Su Mu to acquire a treasure in the early days of his business, requiring long-term planning and desperate efforts. "There's another one that's perfect for you."

After Su Mu finished speaking, he took out a golden suit of armor and handed it to the other party.

Golden Armor (Level 3 Treasure): When worn by a hero, it grants +5 Spell Power and has a certain chance to double the Spell Power Gold Coins in the garrisoned city.

Evaluation: Armor forged from gold, exceptionally valiant.

Liliana donned her golden armor, which was tinged with blood, making her appear incredibly majestic as the Queen of the Night.

Both of these treasures are a good fit for Liliana, whose skills mainly rely on attack and spell power. By increasing these two attributes, her strength can be maximized.

"There are 650 vampire counts and 50 vampire princes left, all of them are yours."

Let's lie low in the gold mine for now, and go out hunting when the time is right!

Liliana nodded, agreeing to do as she was told.

She also realized that Isildur's focus was shifting, and the next battle would likely take place in the heart of the kingdom. Once Levin and Orlando, the main heroes, left, the North would be vulnerable, and she would certainly seek revenge.

The remaining troops were mostly converted by Su Mu using his skills. Liliana's subordinates were almost all killed, but as long as he used the Necromancy spell to kill the troops at the stronghold, he could convert them back into vampires and wait for the right opportunity.

There's one more treasure left, the Ring of Life, which doesn't offer much benefit to vampires. Su Mu takes it back to see if he can complete the Holy Blood Vial set.

Su Mu was preparing to return to Bear Castle. He would naturally no longer possess the Dark Night King's skill, but the converted troops could still exist, although they would occupy the quota limit. This would be perfect as a backup force for Liliana.

Liliana was very grateful for Su Mu's arrangements. As a lord, he still cared about such small things and the growth of his subordinates. No wonder so many people in Kuraki were loyal to him.

[Having experienced a grueling battle, you have gained a deeper understanding of combat techniques. +1 Knowledge, and have learned basic fire elemental magic.]

Loyalty +5

With Su Mu's help, the battle ended in a draw, and Liliana gained enough insight.

With the blessing of governance skills, heroes can be promoted more easily, which is almost equivalent to each person being given a learning ability skill, which is extremely abnormal.

However, there are advantages and disadvantages. Su Mu's understanding gained in the great battle was not that strong. He needed his heroes to advance rapidly in order to have the opportunity to advance himself.

Clearly, Liliana alone is not enough.

However, Su Muli's advancement is also fast. If one or two more heroes can advance, plus a major battle, it will be almost complete.

This successful killing of tens of thousands of centaur troops and the blocking of Isildur's reinforcements will be of some help in the upcoming battle.

The fortifications are strong, but war isn't won by a single force rushing in. Large-scale battles often involve multiple battlefields that influence the outcome. As long as the enemy's strength is continuously weakened, victory is possible.

Su Mu firmly believed that perseverance will eventually lead to victory.

When he left the gold mine, he had left behind enough troops; now it was up to the Night Queen to decide what to do.

However, upon returning to Kuraki, Forrest delivered an urgent report that there had been changes in the valley's trade.

(End of this chapter)