Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 307 Crimson Moon
Dragon Blood Essence (Tier 2 Resource): A crystal formed from the fiery blood of a dragon. If enough of the essence is consumed, one can transform into a dragon.

Assessment: Even in the Dragon Kingdom, they are priceless treasures.

【Dark Night Source Blood (Tier 2 Resource): Supernatural source blood, said to be very close to the blood of the progenitor.】

These two types of Tier 2 resources are not easy to find. Su Mu already spent a lot of effort searching for the Cursed Crystal last time, and now he has to find new Tier 2 resources. It can only be said that the task is arduous and the road ahead is long.

This matter still needs to be left to Forrest, after all, he is not only an architect, but also the executive deputy village chief who is in charge of both finance and diplomacy.

In terms of trust in these heroes, there is no hierarchy, but if Su Mu were to rank them by importance, Forrest would definitely be number one.

Just then, Forrest and Sedloss returned from the North, and the three met in the study.

"My lord, we have chosen a location to build the tower, right here!"

Forrest took out a map, circled the northern region, and pointed out the tallest snow-capped mountain. He didn't emphasize the northern region, the difficulty of construction, or the materials required; given their mutual understanding, they only needed to select one location.

Su Mu took a closer look and was instantly captivated by the continuous snow-capped mountains.

High mountains rise from east to west and meander from north to south, layer upon layer, making it seem like the worst place to build a city. But Su Mu was familiar with the history of the various factions in the Hero World, and the most powerful cities in the Tower were basically built on such extreme terrain.

From a mundane perspective, it seems to offer no convenience whatsoever. However, once extraordinary structures are built, especially magic towers and watchtowers, they become highly dependent on height.

Legend has it that the tower artifacts of the City of Miracles are extraordinary structures floating high in the sky. Although the artifacts come in various forms, without exception, the towers require the height of the city, which suits Su Mu's taste perfectly.

Moreover, the Arcane Empire harbors wolfish ambitions. Now that the Isildur Empire has invaded, the kingdom's constant appeasement has only emboldened the enemy, inevitably leading to disaster.

Su Mu has repeatedly warned the Knight Commander to be wary of the Arcane Empire.

While the prevailing opinion is that neighboring countries are unwilling to see Ailton annexed and will offer assistance, what if the country being helped is ultimately unable to recover? Would they then change their minds and simply take matters into their own hands?
There's no such thing as getting stronger the longer you fight, unless it's outside your own territory. Now that Elton and Isildur are locked in a stalemate, both sides are losing strength, which presents an opportunity.

Considering the suppression within the Arcane Empire, Su Mu had a feeling that the other side was about to do something big.

Unfortunately, Congress has always been extremely accommodating to foreign powers, leaving generals with their own hands tied.

To establish a foothold on the plains, one needs to guard against enemies from the north. Moreover, it can connect with Bear Fortress and scout out the movements of the ancient ruins, making it a very good location.

Su Mu didn't expect the tower city to have an immediate effect. As long as construction was invested and it developed slowly, it would eventually have room to grow.

Just like the haunted gold mine now, he has to give his different heroes some room to develop.

It would be such a waste not to nurture such an abnormal talent as Sederlos.

Su Mu took out the map that Gale had brought, unfolded it, and said, "This is the newly demarcated territory of the kingdom. The area you mentioned happens to be within this snow mountain range, so we have chosen this place as the construction site for the tower city."

Have you decided on a name yet?

Forrest looked at Cedrus: "It's best to ask him about naming it!"

Although Cedrus was prepared, he was still completely bewildered. The location of a tower city was resolved in just a few words, without any discussion of gold coins, people's livelihood, or construction, as if everything had fallen into place naturally.

The most outrageous thing was Forrest's confidence. He said the lord had a way to solve the problem, and upon his return, he discovered the region belonged to Kuraki—he was more accurate than a prophet. This also shows that Forrest had foresight regarding the situation; since mastering diplomacy, his sensitivity to policy has greatly increased. Moreover, he understands Su Mu best, knowing the lord's purpose in building the tower city, and directly intervened.

Having such a lord is truly a stroke of luck for an architect.

After thinking for a moment, Sederlos said, "How about Silvertop City? It's said to be the city where the Void Titan Temple is located, where snow and stars shine together, offering a panoramic view of the vast land."

It's a pity it perished in a natural disaster. I think it's best to name it after it; it suits the location of the snow-capped mountain peak perfectly.

Su Mu nodded after hearing this: "Alright, let's call it Silver Top City. Forrest, you will be in charge of this construction work. First, plan the scheme and raise resources. Once everything is in place, we will execute it as soon as possible."

If someone else had said that, Cedros might have thought it was just a comforting remark, but Sumu was determined to build it and even entrusted it to Forrest, so it was basically a done deal.

"You don't need to manage the early stages too meticulously. Now I have a big task for you: Dragon Blood Essence and Dark Night Source Blood. These are the materials for fusing the Sacred Blood Vial. Find them at all costs."

The Holy Blood Vial is currently worn by Sederlos. If he can advance in rank, he will have a high chance of further increasing his vitality.

If that's the case, then Sederlos might not be affected by his constitution for a very long time.

"My lord, I am currently..."

"You don't need to say more. This is a decision made after comprehensive consideration. It's not just for you, but also for Kuraki's benefit. All you need to do is work hard to improve yourself and assist in building the tower city."

Even though Cedrus was already very loyal to his lord, at this moment he also felt an urge to die for a friend.

To be able to save me from the brink of death, and to give me the chance to embark on the path of magic again, and now to prepare my own city and troops, and to raise my cultivation level to carry treasures—this kindness is truly something I could never repay, even if I were to be shattered to pieces.

Cedrus calmed down instead. He owed the lord too much, and it would be superfluous to say more words of gratitude. He would just do his best.

"I have predicted through astrology that the Demonic Moon is about to end and we will enter the Blazing Moon."

[This month is the Crimson Moon. The production of all fire elemental creatures is increased by 50%, the abilities of fire elemental units are increased by 20%, and the effects of fire elemental magic on the battlefield are increased by 50%. City buildings have a certain probability of catching fire, and tree-like buildings are more susceptible to accidents, with a chance of being afflicted by fire elementals.]

This is good news, a significant blow to Isildur, whose Barrier races are essentially natural settlements filled with abundant trees, making them highly vulnerable to fire.

Who knows, the enemy's centaur stables and cabins might be set on fire, rendering them unable to produce troops.

Even though the Isidore Empire possessed druidic prophets who could alter celestial phenomena within a certain region, they could not cover such a vast territory.

As long as Isildur's domestic troop production declines, it will be unable to sustain reinforcements at the front lines. Lloyd may temporarily halt his advance to allow them a respite.

However, Su Mu also values ​​the appearance of the Fire Elemental Baptism building, which is a sign of the emergence of special barracks. While Kuraki certainly has methods for promoting troop types, he wouldn't mind having too many Fire Elemental Baptism buildings.

If one could find a fire elemental baptism from a spearman or a sharpshooter, it might have a surprising effect.

Although the chances are slim, with the added bonus of the Money Luck spell, anything is possible.

(End of this chapter)