Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 285 Special Sword Soldier Battalion
Su Mu returned to Langlit Castle and met the two generals resting in the tavern.

It wasn't supposed to be this fast, but Wayne possessed the logistics expertise gained after taking power, and with him as his deputy, the troops moved at an astonishing speed.

"That coward Karl actually ran into the Arcane Empire and went into hiding. I don't know what kind of conspiracy he's up to. He's been out of the public eye for a while now."

We only found another demon that had been teleported from the abyss. After killing her, we took the otherworldly mud and obtained a treasure, but unfortunately, it was a special treasure of the demon and not easy to use.

The remaining resources and treasures, whether taken or hidden, were never found.

【Bloodlust Amulet (Hell-exclusive Tier 2 Treasure): For every 30% of maximum health lost by the troops under your command, gain +1 Luck. If the troops are not Hell units, reduce morale by -2 when wearing the amulet.

Comment: Only the most bloodthirsty demons would be interested in frenzied battles.

This treasure has mediocre properties. It requires sacrificing health to increase luck, and it also reduces morale for non-hell units, making it generally unsuitable for human heroes.

However, it's not that no one can carry it; this treasure is a completely positive boost for undead heroes.

It must be said that it is quite suitable for the undead to wear some strange debuff items.

I heard that Karl acquired a treasure of diplomacy, making him even more adept at persuasion. No wonder he's heading north to expand his organization.

This demon was clearly not as powerful as Grama, so it did not dare to raid the plains. Instead, it planned to stay in the no-man's-land to develop some followers before trying to bewitch people.

As a result, Ivan came knocking on their door, not only destroying their troops but also smashing the Abyss Altar and stealing the Otherworldly Mud.

After acquiring the Crimson Curse Armor, Ivan's strength was greatly enhanced. Once an enemy was afflicted with this status, they were neither able to fight back nor escape, and were truly left to await death.

Both demons from the abyss were killed, and Karl continued his escape, plunging the no-man's-land into chaos once again.

Wayne did leave behind a special force, consisting of dozens of Deceptive Enchantresses, all of whom were sent to the Haunted Gold Mine for Liliana to train.

Currently, only Maggie and Wayne know the location and true identity of this half-undead hero.

Within a week, Liliana delivered the tamed Deceptive Enchantress.

Looking at the Meiji who had been punished to the point of vomiting blood, Su Mu noticed that their eyes were full of obedience. Even if he issued some outrageous orders, he believed they would still obey.

Even Wayne looked at the lord with a strange expression, as if the lord had some peculiar fetish.

Su Mu could only helplessly explain the spying incident and asked Wayne to send Meiji and thieves to the front lines to investigate and obtain information about the garrison commander as soon as possible.

"We will fulfill our mission!"

Since Wayne's reconnaissance skills were upgraded to advanced level, his confidence has greatly increased, and he has become very proactive in gathering intelligence.

Su Mu patted Wayne on the shoulder: "Then I'll leave it to you!"

After making these arrangements, he had Wayne investigate; the major battle should begin in the next few days. Su Mu also planned to lead a wave of troops back in the new week to strengthen the frontline forces.

Although we won this battle against the stronghold thanks to the skills of the strongest swordsman, it also exposed many problems.

Once magic is countered and elemental damage is encountered, even the strongest swordsman can only perish.

The war situation looks very promising right now, but Levin is determined to attack Sunset Fortress. Doesn't he know that it is a formidable fortress?
Leven's ability to lead a large army westward demonstrates his exceptional command skills. The fact that he dared to attack despite knowing this indicates he possessed decisive means.

Su Mu couldn't guess what method it was. Perhaps it was a high-level treasure, a powerful advanced combination treasure, or a super-strong siege hero. In any case, Isidore was prepared and had to be on guard.

Faced with an unknown battle situation, only by raising one's own strength to a certain level can one remain steadfast in the face of any change. He returned to the vicinity of Kuraki, where Forrest had already built a new field barracks.

[Advanced Barracks Special Effect: Allows for an increase in the number of swordsmen. Additional resource consumption: 10000 gold, 20 primal stones, and 10 crystals.]

Available options: 1. Camp of Prosperity: Increases the extra training quota for swordsmen, with a fixed increase of +4 swordsmen per week.

2. **Extreme Training Camp:** Increases the weekly growth rate of swordsmen, with a base growth of +4. However, the intense training will result in some soldier losses, with a 25% chance of causing this week's production to be zero.

The outdoor buildings clearly lacked the special effects of the previous swordsman's barracks. In fact, the construction of the strongest swordsman's training ground was a result of inspiration and opportunity, which created this powerful barracks.

Even if Forrest were to rebuild it again, it might not be able to take shape.

The special feature of the City of Miracles lies in its randomness; it is not a collection of buildings made from the same mold. Even if a new castle is built, it will no longer have the training ground for the strongest swordsman.

Therefore, for this swordsman camp in the wilderness, Su Mu chose the most conservative strategy of increasing numbers. In Forrest's view, this was an easy mode that did not require much effort; for a senior civil architect like him, it was absolutely a piece of cake.

The only choice is between a camp for prosperity and a camp for strengthening.

Putting aside the negative effects, the base growth rate is definitely better, and you can enjoy some special astrological month bonuses, especially with Cedrus, you can look forward to future astrological months.

If losses are incurred, it means a complete loss, especially at critical moments, which can severely impact morale.

For example, Su Mu needs this week's recruits; if that 25% chance occurs this week, he'll get nothing. After all, things inside the supernatural building aren't something a hero can decide.

But from another perspective, when it comes to things like probability, Su Mu is really not afraid.

Money luck spells exist to defy fate and change one's destiny; as long as you have enough money, you really don't have to fear misfortune.

Money can move mountains. The scientific explanation is that increased training costs effectively reduce the probability of soldier injuries. The mystical explanation is that spending money can avert disaster; fortune and misfortune are intertwined.

So Su Mu chose the second option, the Strong Refinement Camp.

The location is not far from Cangmu City, just a few dozen miles west of the city wall, and it can be reached in half an hour, so recruiting soldiers is not a problem at all.

As the new week began, the field barracks lived up to expectations, deploying all troops without any losses.

The otherworldly mud is still useful, but it also costs some boundary stones. This is the stock left over from the last council upgrade; if we use any more, we'll run out.

Su Mu initially wanted to build a Mage Tower, which is a level 4 building, the same as the Swordsman Barracks, and its troops can be upgraded to Arcane Prayers, which is very useful.

However, Forrest had no experience in building tower cities and could not use advanced civil engineering to create a mage tower with the difficulty of the wilderness out of thin air. So Su Mu decided to play it safe and built a sword soldier camp.

If the opportunity arises, try rebuilding a tower city so that Forrest can gain construction experience, which will be of great help later.

After the parliament was built, Kuraki already had the ability to complete a special barracks building that had undergone elemental baptism.

However, Kuraki's current troop structure doesn't require special baptism. The first three tiers of troops include the Mountain Fortress and the Ice Lake Fortress, the fourth tier has the Strongest Training Ground, and the fifth tier has the Mystic Sanctuary—nothing is missing. Therefore, Su Mu has some ambition; he wants to wait until the construction conditions for the equestrian training ground are met before undergoing elemental baptism, going straight to the top.

If the construction opportunities for the Parliament and Congress accumulate, coupled with Forrest's advanced construction skills, it might be possible to produce cavalry baptized by dual elements. Add to that the special warhorses bred in the stables, and the cavalry's reputation will spread throughout the continent.

Of course, all of that is a story for later; first, we need to survive.

Su Mu led his troops, now in the new week, to the front lines, ready to join the raid!
(End of this chapter)