Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 279 Snipe at One-Eyed
Conrad finally arrived in the heart of the battlefield, accompanied by his knights and the Holy Shield Griffin.

This force, including its regular soldiers, numbers close to 20000, making it a formidable force.

The Knight Commander gathered the troops of the Swift Knight, Su Mu, and the towns in the heartland, assembling a force of 50,000 men, which he claimed to be an army of 100,000.

Now that Levin's reconnaissance skills are restricted, he can't get the troop numbers immediately. They can finally send out some false intelligence to confuse the enemy.

As for how much pressure they can exert, it's hard to predict. After all, Leven's determination to attack the pass is resolute, and he already knew that a large army would be gathering in the heartland. After all, the capital of Elton is right behind Sunset Fortress, so it's impossible for them not to come to its aid.

Leven had already made preparations for this, sending out a large number of legions to cover the rear, going all out to fight against overwhelming odds.

"We don't know who the commander guarding the rear is. If we can find out, we can make targeted arrangements, which will make the battle much easier."

Murak volunteered: "When they reach the checkpoint, let me lead a force to charge and probe their strength. Or, when the enemy leaves Cloud Mist City, I will attack the city. If there are defenders, they are most likely the commanders in the rear."

The area covered by Cloud City is very close to Sunset Fortress. If Leven wants to resist attacks from the rear, he certainly won't abandon the city. However, the defenders might not be the commander-in-chief, and such intelligence is indeed difficult to obtain.

"That's not advisable. The enemy has gathered an army of over 100,000, with all sorts of heroes and magical treasures. If they have a way to restrict escape, the losses will be too great."

Although Swift Knight is a hero specializing in speed, he still needs to use exorcism to dispel spells like Slow and Mighty Shield. If the opponent has many Earth-type heroes, it will be troublesome.

The worst-case scenario is that the bastion hero is bound by war shackles, and no matter how fast they are, they can't escape.

At this moment, Su Mu stepped forward: "I do have a hero with advanced reconnaissance skills under my command. He also has some elite scouts under his command, but they are currently on a mission in the north. If they can return before the big battle, we can let him give it a try."

Conrad nodded: "If they have advanced reconnaissance skills, then it's certainly worth a try."

I estimate that it will take some time for Leven to deploy his army. It would be best if he could arrive in time, but it's not a big deal if he doesn't. Regardless of who the enemy general is, we must attack and kill them.

The knight commander said this to relieve Su Mu of too much pressure.

Actually, Su Mu's willingness to gather so many people to come to the heartland was already a great honor. Conrad knew Su Mu's abilities; if he were on the battlefield, he would undoubtedly form a formidable army. Even the most powerful hero can't be perfect in every aspect; the intention itself is commendable.

Su Mu didn't say anything more, after all, war could break out at any time, and Wayne might indeed be unable to make it in time. But if he did come, gathering military intelligence would be a piece of cake.

As the group was discussing, a scout suddenly came in to report an urgent military situation.

"The orc army from the wilderness is marching north and has already reached the border area. It will soon enter the heartland."

Upon hearing this news, everyone's faces turned solemn.

"How many people did the stronghold send, and what type of troops did their main force consist of?"

"There are at least 3 people. The main force is still unclear, but there are a lot of Cyclopes!"

"Damn it, it's reinforcements called in by the Barrier."

Sunset Fortress is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It has multiple defensive magic arrays, including one that can weaken earth magic. It is impossible to break through the pass by hoping for an earthquake. It may take several years to conquer the city.

However, Leven brought a large number of high-level catapults this time. If he also had the support of the Cyclopes, he would pose a threat of siege, no longer relying solely on flying units.

Cyclops (Tier 6, Class 1 Unit): Attack 15, Defense 12, Ammo 16, Damage 16-20, Health 70, Speed ​​6, Huge Size. Element: None, Ranged Unit.

Boulder Throw: Can use magical boulders to attack city walls (equivalent to a catapult in basic ballistics).

Comment: Although they only have one eye, they aim much more accurately.

Few people know why the Cyclopes' stones are so powerful; they seem to be able to use any boulder they pick up from the roadside as a siege weapon.

A level 6 ranged unit, a force on par with cavalry, is quite troublesome.

The kingdom had originally hoped to use the formidable defenses of Sunset Fortress to hold off Leven's army, but once the Cyclops joined in, they feared they would truly be unable to hold out.

Everyone looked at Conrad. Although the knight commander was somewhat surprised, he did not panic.

After all, if Elton was willing to sacrifice his interests and take a gamble, wouldn't the Barrier also pay a heavy price to tip the scales of victory in their favor?

This is a war that could destroy a nation!
Once the final checkpoint is breached, the capital city of Elton can be taken directly. After losing the parliament and the capital, all the human kingdoms' territories and resource areas can be discussed and divided, making the cost seem minimal.

Sir Murak the Swift had previously fought against the orcs, so he was very familiar with the strongholds: "Currently, the largest Cyclops settlements in the Wildlands are Kuba and the Sand Sea. Both places have high-level Cyclops caves and are very powerful."

However, due to the scarcity of food and resources, many tribes have difficulty assembling a large number of high-ranking soldiers.

The sheer number of troops this time likely represents the culmination of the nation's resources, drawing upon the manpower of over a dozen tribes.

The orcs' biggest problem is food, which is quite hard to understand in a world of heroes with amazing food production. However, the fact that the big-eared monsters' special building is called a dining hall can help explain their predicament.

These wild, untamed creatures have an astonishing appetite, and in the desolate desert, there isn't much food to grow. Coupled with the recent disasters, the outpost probably can't support so many people.

Once they experience food shortages, they will wage war, which will not only allow them to plunder resources but also reduce the population they need to feed to some extent—killing two birds with one stone.

Therefore, the human kingdoms are frequently invaded from the north by the orcs in their strongholds. The two sides have been fighting for many years, and now the humans have basically gained the upper hand and suppressed the other side.

Surprisingly, the Bulwark actually sought help from the Stronghold. Thousands of years ago, humans and the Bulwark were allies, driving the orcs and savages back to the Wasteland. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them sworn enemies. No one expected that the elves would be willing to set aside their arrogance and ask those savage creatures for help.

The southern part of the heartland is now in extreme chaos, with both the Emerald Lands' forces and the stronghold's army. How should we fight? Should we let the Dragon King fight the Cyclops?

Everyone fell into deep thought.

Su Mu slowly stepped forward: "I'll take a small defensive force to check the situation first. If we can hold off the enemy and delay them for a while, preventing them from joining Li Wen's army on time, the rest is up to you!"

Conrad knew that Sumu had a very strong defensive general, and although he had not yet met him, since he said so, he must be very confident.

The heroes of the stronghold are purely barbarians; even if there are battle mages, they mostly possess combat skills and have very little magical ability. Having a general skilled in defensive magic to intercept them could indeed be quite effective.

"Okay, then I'll trouble you to make the trip!"
Don't worry about how many enemies you kill, just try to delay them as much as possible.

(End of this chapter)