Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 290 Dragon Knight

Su Mu jumped off Lie Feng's back and stood on the cliff, gazing at the distant battlefield.

Sunset Fortress is quite a distance from here, and normally you can't see a thing. Unless you have a special building like a watchtower, you can't see very far, since clouds and fog are one of the factors that affect visibility.

But an hour earlier, intense light pierced through the clouds and could be clearly seen even in the canyon, indicating that the intensity of the battle on the main battlefield was quite high.

"There seems to be no movement from Cloud Mist City yet, and I wonder if the Knight Commander has reached the front lines."

"Liven dared to lead a large army to launch a strong attack on Sunset Fortress, so he must have the means to breach the city. However, we don't know what his trump card is, so it's hard to predict."

"Sunset Fortress is said to have been reinforced, but in reality, most of its troops are halberdiers. It will be difficult for them to fight against Isildur's elite troops. It's fine if they can hold the city, but if they are breached, the consequences will be unimaginable."

The heroes gathered around Su Mu, assessing the situation of the Sunset Battle, and each offered a different perspective.

In fact, the only thing the castle could rely on was its fortified city. They had to rely on defending the city to deplete Isildur's manpower. As the commander-in-chief, Isaiah was well aware that his troops were in a weak position.

In extraordinary warfare, numbers are merely relative and misleading; what truly matters is the strength of elite troops. 5 halberdiers and 5 silver pegasus are simply not in the same league, unless a hero with a specialized troop type can bridge that gap.

However, large-scale legions have too many types of troops, and generals with a single specialty can only command small units and cannot provide comprehensive bonuses, so the overall quality still matters.

In Su Mu's prediction, the final outcome would depend on Conrad. The power of the cavalry legion should not be underestimated, especially since it was a super force built with the full strength of the nation. The enemy might not be able to withstand it.

"Leave it to the Knight Commander!"

Sumu's trust in Conrad was just as Conrad's trust in himself.

This brutal and bloody battlefield would be too boring without a reliable teammate.

Su Mu's confidence inspired everyone, and the heroes all became calm. Everyone was afraid of the unknown, but as long as the lord had confidence, they could draw strength from it.

Just as everyone's fighting spirit was reignited, a messenger rushed over: "There's an urgent red alert from ahead! Cloud Mist City has dispatched troops!"

Wayne was the main force in reconnaissance. He had already placed sentries along the way, and even if they were dozens of kilometers apart, they could use magic to quickly transmit information.

"It seems Cloud Mist City couldn't hold back any longer, but they're a bit slow in their deployment, aren't they? At the Knight Commander's speed, they'd be almost at the battlefield by now. How can they possibly intercept them if they send out troops at this point?"

Su Mu pondered the details of the war and felt that something was amiss.

Before he could think of anything else, another urgent intelligence report arrived: "The scout army at the front has suffered heavy losses, and Lord Wayne has been forced to hide in a cave with his troops. He has instructed the lord to be careful."

Ivan, Maggie, and even Orin exchanged glances, their expressions grave. Wayne had the logistical boost from his ruling arts; if he couldn't win, he could at least outrun him. The enemy's speed was exceptionally fast to prevent him from escaping.

The last message that came was just a few simple words, yet it was incredibly powerful.

"The dragon is attacking!"

……

Orlando left Cloudmist City, leading his army westward. The main force of his flying army consisted of Silver Pegasus Stars and Clay Pegasus, numbering 6000. The remaining ground forces were a mixed army of dwarves and unicorns, numbering over 1.

The Silver Pegasus were sent by the Northern Territory. They did not take the traditional official road, but crossed the Great Snow Mountain and arrived by concealing their tracks. Therefore, the enemy had no idea that such a force existed.

However, these are not the main focus. The heroes who arrived at the front lines brought the Dragon Knight a secret treasure, a relic retrieved from Dragon Cliff by the Elders, and the most powerful and suitable artifact for him. [Dragon Ball (Level 4 Treasure): Can absorb energy within Dragon Cliff to condense phantom dragons. The quantity is determined by the storage year and the output of Dragon Cliff, with a maximum of 100. One-time use treasure, destroyed after use.]

Assessment: Although they are all illusions, the dragons' reputation has long since spread throughout the continent; no one thinks they are easy to deal with!

[Dragon Knight: Possesses unparalleled control over dragons. For every 3 points of attack or defense a hero has, commanding green dragons (including upgraded units) increases attack and defense by 1. Also grants a fixed increase of 7 speed and 50% increase to the range of dragonfire.]

The Dragon Knight has finally lived up to his name, and Orlando welcomes its strongest dragon army ever. He never expected the Elder Council to possess a treasure like the Dragon Balls. Dragons had disappeared for thousands of years; even when he entered the illusion, he only encountered dragons of the past. When true level 7 units appear on the battlefield, who can withstand them?

With wings spanning tens of meters, the green dragon soared through the air, its body covered in emerald scales that shimmered like jade in the sunlight, as if each scale contained the vitality and life force of nature.

Their bodies are enormous and agile, displaying a combination of power and elegance. Their heads are adorned with a pair of sharp horns, and their deep-set eyes hold boundless majesty.

【幻影巨龙（绿龙）：攻击力18（18+16+22），防御力18（18+16+27），杀伤力40-50，生命值180，速度10（17），体型超大。

Element: None, Flying unit, Dragonfire attack.

Dragon Resistance: Immune to level 1-3 magic.

Dragon's Might: Has a chance to instill fear in lower-level creatures.

Phantom Body: Cannot be affected by mirror images or mind magic, and cannot be resurrected after death; +20% magic resistance.

With 100 dragons and 61 defense, plus its own iron shield and dragon scales, virtually no one can break through its defenses, and ordinary magic is ineffective against green dragons, making it virtually invincible.

The green dragon's dragonfire attack is fire elemental, and they can also use their bodies to deal physical damage. Regardless of whether the opponent uses defensive spells or has resistance, they can switch their attack methods to cause damage.

After flying out of Cloud City, he encountered a scout squad that ran extremely fast. Orlando only managed to catch up with them by using the Silver Pegasus Star and Swift Speed. The dragon then unleashed a wide-range attack, clearing out the reptiles.

He was fairly certain that the humans had also left behind a rearguard force, and that it was his old rival, Sumu.

The opponent has a hero with a defensive specialization, making them very difficult to deal with. But this time, with the dragon, the dragonfire will destroy any resisting forces.

Moreover, João, who had a stronghold in the ground forces, was the best at countering the enemy's reincarnation and rebirth through his psychic shamanism.

Now that he has the dragon in his hands, he can finally settle the old scores and completely destroy those swordsmen.

"Don't rush, wait for the ground troops, we'll enter the canyon together!"

With dragons in the air, the rest of the troops instinctively kept their distance; even the fortified army dared not approach these magical creatures.

Looking up at the sky, one doesn't feel much security; even dragons have joined the battle at the barrier, indicating that the situation ahead is not good.

With Orlando being so cautious, what follows is sure to be a closely contested battle.

He was originally assigned to guard the passage, as Mogo wasn't entirely at ease with the heroes of the bastion. But Orlando, accompanied by the dragon, invited him to fight, explaining that this was a crucial battle that would determine the outcome. João had no choice but to accept the challenge.

Ultimately, they are following the stronger side. The fortress has even dispatched its dragon army, so they must be determined to win the battle.

Hopefully there won't be any mistakes!

(End of this chapter)