Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 326 Golden Dragon
The Hill Command Center, Isildor's Marshal's Camp, is built atop a high mountain, offering panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Thousands of silver pegasus guard the area, and the roars of dragons can even be heard.

In the shadows, a gigantic golden figure descended from the cliff face, blotting out the sky and inspiring fear.

【Golden Dragon (Barrier Level 7 Tier 2 Unit, Ultimate Poison Gas Divinity): Attack 27*2, Defense 27*2, Damage 40-50, Health 250, Speed ​​16, Large Size.

Elements: Nature, Flying Units, Dragonfire Attack.

Dragon Resistance: Immune to level 1-4 magic.

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

Poison Gas Divinity: Uses dragon flames to ignite poison gas, causing massive damage and a larger area of ​​effect, while also causing surrounding enemies to continuously lose maximum health and gain a weakened state.

Commentary: A golden figure soars above the sacred bulwark, guarding the peace of the elves; but if anyone dares to provoke it, nature's wrath will be felt by the enemy!

Lloyd looked at the top creatures of the hero world from the cliff, and couldn't help but feel confident.

The Elder Council has completely lifted the seal on Dragon Cliff and summoned the ancient dragons within. A large number of dragons, primarily golden dragons, have begun to appear in the capital of Isildur.

Influenced by the world's magical energy tide, level 7 units are gradually reviving. However, it may be too early for the golden dragons to fully recover; they face greater risks. Their powerful magical energy may become even more rampant, making this dragon legion difficult to control.

But the elders also used the last of the sacred tree's sap to calm the restless magic.

These dragons are not ordinary units. In the development of the Hero World, Tier 7 units have always been considered near-gods, representing the pinnacle of mortal combat power. As power shifts, their abilities have been continuously developed.

Around the last magical era, level 7 units acquired corresponding divinity, and extraordinary buildings could combine faction characteristics to allow level 7 units to reach their peak potential.

Each divine attribute grants a unique boost. For example, a dragon with the poison gas trait receives double the attack and defense attributes. Possessing even more attributes will result in even greater enhancements.

Divinity is limited by the rank of the unit. A rank 2 Golden Dragon can have a maximum of 2 ultimate divinities, and the cost of recruiting it is greatly increased.

Only an ancient empire like Isildur could have such a powerful Tier 7 unit.

However, the backlash still exists. Only a dozen or so golden dragons have been sent so far, indicating that the trouble has not been completely resolved. The forced release of the dragons is also to deal with this war that will destroy the country. Otherwise, the elders would never have opened Dragon Cliff at this time.

"Thank you for your hard work!"

Lloyd's voice was soft, but the golden dragons all responded. Dragons possessed considerable wisdom, even surpassing the elves in knowledge, and naturally understood Lloyd's meaning.

However, at that moment, a scout suddenly rushed in and reported the military situation in the northwest region.

"What? Sik Collins' entire army was wiped out? Not a single soldier was left."

"The undead legions from the ancient ruins have been mobilized, heading south in large numbers?"

Isildur's generals looked at each other in disbelief, never expecting things to develop this way.

They were only supposed to scout the northwest corner, how did they all get wiped out? If they couldn't win, couldn't they at least run away? Sik was such a shrewd person, and he even brought a full scout force, how could he be wiped out like that?
"Has no news come out? Who is in charge of the ancient ruins?"

"General Sik failed to transmit intelligence that the enemy's vanguard consists of vampires and a large number of skeleton soldiers, who are launching an attack on our northern towns."

Lloyd unfolded the map, and everyone turned their attention to Ekra, a major town in the northern part of the hills. It was also a mountain fortress. This place used to belong to humans, and they conquered it using flying magic. Now, without the help of the tower heroes, their support was also at a disadvantage.

"Marshal, I will lead the Red Tree Warriors to garrison the fortress and ensure its survival."

"I think that by focusing on the air force and gathering ground troops, we can drive the skeleton army back to the north."

"These skeletons came at a really bad time. The western mountain pass had already been opened up, so even if we couldn't launch a surprise attack from the northwest, we could still attack the plains. Now that they've messed things up, the situation has become passive."

I think it would be better to withstand the pressure for now and send elite troops westward to open a breach in the plains, which would completely revitalize the entire situation.

Finally, Dino Hansen, the newly arrived general of the Elders' Council, spoke. He was a renowned hero of the rapid marches and also possessed considerable magical skill, making him a significant addition to the front lines. Dino, who had yet to achieve any significant military exploits, was clearly more aggressive, but he certainly had the capability.

Finally, everyone looked at Marshal Lloyd. The decision still had to be made by the commander-in-chief. At present, the threat of the undead was not too great, so it was worth taking the risk.

Lloyd remained silent for a long time before speaking, "Let's go to the north and take a look. The undead's offensive this time is quite fierce, and we can't let it go unchecked."

The construction of Black Cliff to the west has been quite successful, and even if we send troops there now, we won't achieve very good results.

The post-Falfa Forest is a crucial time for migration, and its destruction is not an option.

Lloyd has a calm and steady personality, which can be seen from the different offensive directions he and Livingston chose. He is a conservative type of coach.

Moreover, after speaking with the guardian Shinisara, Lloyd gained a clearer understanding of the difficult situation within the Empire. His primary concern was not military achievements, but how to protect the people of the Barrier Reclamation and help them weather the impending calamities.

The hill front was important to Elton, but now it is even more important to the fortress.

If it falls into enemy hands, whether undead or human, they can eye the Fal Forest and attack at any time.

In particular, the undead legions need a large number of living beings to perform necromancy. Compared to the Shilin Plains, which have been ravaged several times, the newly migrated Barrier races are clearly more palatable. Therefore, the enemy must not be allowed to set foot on the hills.

"Dino, you lead the Silver Pegasus Legion and the Golden Dragons to the north first, and do your utmost to ensure that Ecla Town is not lost."

I marched with the Fire Tree Legion on the ground and arrived a few days later.

The remaining heroes remained in the area, continuing to build fortifications and exploring ways to advance westward.

"promise!"

After arranging the army, Lloyd kept Dino behind and gave him a treasure: a golden crown adorned with thorn patterns and brimming with immense magical power.

"The undead legion's movements are very unusual. I'm afraid there might be a trap inside. The elder has given the front line some support again. Use this treasure first and hold the line to protect the city!"

【Crown of the Oracle (Tier 4 Treasure): Hero Attack, Defense, Spell Power, and Knowledge +6 each. One of the six components of the Angel Alliance combination treasure.】

Evaluation: You noticed a golden light shimmering on the ground in the distance and sent your attendant to investigate. Soon after, you returned carrying a golden helmet—the Crown of the Oracle.

Dino was stunned; he never expected Lloyd to entrust him with such a treasure.

The most powerful component of the renowned Angel Alliance is the Crown of Oracles. Whoever wears it will receive unparalleled enhancements.

Even a legendary hero's base attributes won't exceed 40. But with the Crown of Oracle, you can gain 24 attributes, providing a comprehensive boost and instantly making you powerful in both physical melee combat and magical spells.

Everyone desires this power immensely.

Of course, Lloyd's meaning was also very clear: the Crown of Oracles would be temporarily entrusted to him to deal with the battles on the front lines.

After all, this crown has a certain symbolic meaning, and it is given to the marshal designated by the elders so that he can command powerful heroes.

Although the people on this side of the wall all admire nature, there are also many proud and fierce generals. Powerful people usually have strong personalities, and if the marshal does not have enough strength, it will indeed be difficult to subdue the generals.

This further demonstrates Lloyd's magnanimity; he was willing to give everything for the war effort.

Dino had initially thought the other party was a bit conservative, but now that thought had completely disappeared. He felt the Red Tree Chieftain's unwavering belief and selfless heart in protecting Esildor.

"Marshal, rest assured, I guarantee that the northern part of the hills will not fall!"

(End of this chapter)