Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 360 Legendary Fame
The Congress's reassurance has arrived, instantly shifting the tide of opinion towards the Arcane Empire.

From simply avoiding war and seeking peace, refusing to allow generals to fight the first battle, to observing the situation and making a decision after the Northern Campaign ended.

Murak and his group were no longer stopped, but they were still asked to proceed with caution.

From a broader perspective, no one had high hopes for the reckless Kuraki City. Although he had dealt a heavy blow to the Arcane Empire in a surprise attack, it was, after all, just a surprise attack.

On the other side is the legendary hero Somra, who has lived for thousands of years and is a powerful being even among the genies. Su Mu may be able to act arrogantly on the mortal battlefield, but that's only if he hasn't encountered a powerful hero.

Legend has it that thousands of years ago, Somra led an army of gods and monsters into the Void Ruins, fought against the Void Titans with the same force, and successfully occupied that treasure land, annexing the Void Ruins and adding a piece to the puzzle for the throne.

Somra no longer needed to prove himself through war; his legend was known to every household in the Arcane Empire.

Su Mu's record seems impressive, but Somra has done it before, even with fewer casualties. Genius is merely the threshold to becoming a legend; no one believes Su Mu can defeat this powerful genie.

A cavalry squad entered the snowfield and, after a day's journey, arrived at the territory of Winterhold.

Just as the cavalry was about to continue their advance, the soft snow suddenly collapsed, revealing two vigilant thieves. They were covered in thick snow and had no trace of magical energy; they would have been undetectable had they not revealed themselves.

"Lord Murak, my lord has ordered all support troops to form an encirclement in the southern region to prevent the enemy from escaping."

The war has begun; do not enter the forbidden area lightly, lest you unleash a group spell.

The genie's chain lightning is renowned far and wide, and Congress has long been searching for a genie pendant, but to no avail.

But if they are afraid of the opponent's group spells and do not go to support them, then their long journey will be in vain.
A valiant cavalry commander stepped forward: "We are not afraid of sacrifice. It is our honor to avenge Lord Conrad!"

Moreover, Winterhold is easy to defend and difficult to attack. It would be dangerous for Marquis Sumu to face Somra directly with his forces alone!

Silver Snow Bandit continued, "Don't worry about the siege. The Arcane Empire is isolated and helpless in the North, and the Knight Commander inflicted heavy casualties on them before his death. The current garrison is no match for Kuraki's army."

The Marquis said there are still tough battles ahead, and he asked all brothers to conserve their strength.

That's a bit too much. Even with heavy losses, the Arcane Empire still has at least 20,000 men, and even includes high-level units like the Naga Queen and the Divine Monster Lord. Kuraki Tadahito possesses level 5 units, and even managing to muster 10,000 men is considered a huge effort.

He still has to fight the legendary hero Somra. Without the Thunder God's accessory, he can't even get close to Winter City. What can Su Mu use to fight?

However, based on Marquis Sumu's courage and the remarkable results of the snow mountain raid, the generals did not mock him like the people in the parliament. Instead, they all looked at Murak and listened to Sir Swift's command. He had fought alongside Sumu and was probably familiar with his fighting style.

Murak came from the central army to the front line and carefully inquired about the details with the Silver Snow bandits. He heard that Su Mu had deployed ranged troops to harass the enemy first before breaking through and attacking the city.

He then instructed his men to temporarily disperse to the south and observe the battle situation in Winterhold. If the situation became unfavorable, the cavalry's speed would allow them to provide support; if Sumu could successfully capture the city, that would be the best outcome.

Based on Murak's familiarity with Sumu, he knew that Sumu wasn't the kind of person who would be arrogant and reckless for personal gain. If gathering more troops proved effective, Sumu would definitely bring more people to the battlefield. The reason he was stopping everyone was most likely because he was wary of Murak's chain lightning.

But the more this is the case, the more you need a strong tank hero to hold the front line, otherwise how can you deal with the opponent's group magic damage?
After a moment's thought, Murak chose to trust.

Sumu was Conrad's most trusted advisor, whom he praised highly. Moreover, Sumu defied public opinion by leading an army north to besiege Winter, and he would never risk his life.

The only concern is whether Somra has any hidden tricks up his sleeve.
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This is also what Su Mu is worried about. The title of legendary hero is not given for nothing. Somra's ability to reach the legendary level means that he has achieved all the shocking feats we are seeing now.

The opponent currently appears to have the attributes of a beginner-level legend, but considering Somra's age, he is a hero with true legendary strength.

Su Mu would never be careless in the face of such a hero.

The more he fought against such enemies, the more ordinary his tactics became: using his own strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses, without resorting to any extra tricks.

Using the Divine Sacrifice Cannon and the Arcane Prayer, Orling first gave the enemy a warning, and then used special magic and the Phantom Bow to continuously break through the city wall's restrictions to launch long-range attacks.

Su Mu solidified the anti-magic spell for ranged units. If the opponent launches an exorcism spell, the hero must also have high spell power, otherwise the magic cannot be broken.

While Chain Lightning is powerful, it is still a member of the mortal magic. As long as you hold down Somra's overpowered skill, you can continuously whittle down and wear down the enemy's troops.

This approach is similar to the siege of Somra: leverage your strongest tactics and exploit the enemy's weaknesses.

The mage legion was annihilated by him. The Arcane Empire's forces did not have many ranged legions. If they relied solely on the dilapidated towers on the city walls that were not yet repaired, they would not be able to defeat the Arcane Prayer.

With Conrad as a precedent, Su Mu even prepared for the opponent's charge attack.

The strongest swordsman guarded the central army, at a considerable distance, so that enemy ranged units could not shoot at them. Although the arrow towers could cause some damage, it was completely harmless.

As soon as the enemy dared to charge out, they immediately switched from the rear to the front and engaged the enemy troops in fierce fighting.

Not only that, he also arranged for Cedrus and Maggie to unleash support magic, creating traps in the middle of the battlefield, such as quicksand traps, Hercules' shields, and fire walls, to be used as much as possible, without worrying about consuming mana.

After all, the tower possesses the Lord of the Lamp, who has been baptized by level 5 air element, and can deal devastating damage in close combat, which Su Mu is somewhat wary of.

The Orlings possess divine cannons, enabling them to turn any battlefield into a defensive line, waiting for the enemy to emerge from their shells.

"Woo!"

The battle horn sounded, and Orling deployed seven giant cannons, aiming them at the enemy on the city wall.

When the first giant crossbow appeared in the air, it shot straight at the city wall. The massive arrow tower was instantly destroyed, and the mage was almost unable to react before his soul returned to the underworld.

Somra was equally decisive, immediately unleashing Chain Lightning, whose casting range far exceeded expectations. Instead of deploying the Arcane Prayer in the front lines, the opponent focused on the strongest swordsman and the Gale Gryphon in the back.

A thunderous roar followed, and a chain of lightning bolts crisscrossed thousands of meters, bombarding the ground formations.

To Somra's surprise, the strongest swordsmen did not suffer many casualties. Only about 20 were killed, and the Gale Griffins lost only about 30, which was completely different from what he had expected.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that although the strongest swordsman in the rear had not used any anti-magic spells, he still possessed comprehensive qi control techniques, which minimized the damage.

"They really put in a lot of effort to counter my chain lightning."

Somra floated in the air, calm and collected, and gave the order: "Use the exorcism spell to purify all of the opponent's magic!"

(End of this chapter)