Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 367 Congress
When Sumu returned to Cangmu City, Forrest had already begun constructing the parliament.

This commotion was quite significant and could not be kept secret. All citizens could see the magnificent Capitol Building, with 36 giant pillars supporting the grand hall and its golden roof shining brightly throughout the city. Countless people witnessed its birth.

[Congress (Level 4): Obtain tax payments and refine magical energy. Receive 4000 gold coins daily and increase the capacity limit for extraordinary units.]

Towns are permitted to construct Stone Castles, Level 4 Magic Guilds, High-Level Temples, Equestrian Training Grounds, Cloud City (Lost Legend), and the Statue of the God of War (Lost Legend).

Parliament is already a symbol of a nation; whether it is a duchy, kingdom, or empire, there is only one supreme authority. Although the territories granted out can also build their own parliaments, they are still subject to the central government.

Kuraki is currently still Elton's territory, nominally under the jurisdiction of the royal capital, which means that the royal capital can use the spirit of the land to prevent the conversion of gold coins in the parliament.

After all, this land undoubtedly belongs to Elton in terms of its magical properties.

But Su Mu was not afraid at all. If it really came down to a fight to the death, there would be no need to defend the country. Since Elton did not recognize him, why should he defend his home and country?

With the war at this point, he had to improve Kuraki's strength and increase the legion's forces, even if the Cursed Tide hadn't been activated yet and Cloud City couldn't be built. But the cavalry regiment was the top priority going forward. Even if it meant turning against the National Assembly, he had to build an equestrian training ground; otherwise, facing the gradually unlocking of level 7 units, Kuraki would lose its foothold.

The demand for boundary stones this time has increased by nearly three times compared to before. It was only thanks to the previous rewards from the Congress, the plundering of the Far Forest, Liliana's forceful acquisition, and the reserves of Winter City that we were able to barely raise enough.

Of course, Silvertop City also cost a lot, but it is still insignificant compared to the construction of the Congress.

With the establishment of the parliament, boundary markers were laid more extensively, and control increased accordingly. A virtual map could be constructed within the parliament hall, providing an overview of the entire city. Each area had corresponding magical properties, and information on agriculture, mining, and trade could even be viewed.

This information from the world of heroes may seem complex and varied, but it can all be collected and presented in the Capitol Hall using the properties of magical power.

Every blade of grass, every suit of armor, every piece of log—all of these become precious because of the power of the spell. Therefore, as long as the amount of spell power flowing through them is known, the city can be managed well.

After the Congress building was completed, it marked another upgrade for the main city.

Last time, when building the castle, we chose to increase the growth rate and constructed a magic circle and a war shrine. The Stone Castle wasn't a complete upgrade of the main city; it could only be expanded on the existing foundation, a minor enhancement. This time, even advanced civil engineering can only provide limited assistance.

【Solid Castle (Level 4): Increases the base growth rate of creatures by 50%, strengthens the town's defenses, and increases the damage of the moat.

(Advanced Civil Engineering Choice) Special Effect: The city's base growth rate is increased to 100%.

Additional costs: 50000 gold coins, 30 raw stones, 30 logs, and 5 each of rare resources.

Fortunately, the improvement was not significant, so the resource consumption was much less. It was a pity that Forrest was unable to fully utilize his powerful construction skills for expansion and reinforcement.

So when the main event in Congress came, the equestrian training ground, he showed off his skills, acquiring several miles of land and building a massive training ground.

Furthermore, after the parliament, unique elemental baptism buildings can be constructed, and another one can be added after the parliament. Kuraki already possesses the mountain fortress and the ice lake fortress, so he has never built such special buildings and is naturally waiting here.

【Equestrian Training Ground (Storm/Earth): Cavalry can be trained here and upgraded to Tier 2 with the addition of dual elemental baptism.

Building cost: 10000 gold coins, 40 logs;

Additional costs: Congress Element Ignition (unique, cannot be changed), 100000 gold, 100 logs, 50 ore, 30 of various rare resources, and 10 arcane dust.

Base output: 4/week (base output +2 with advanced earthwork bonus);
Recruitment cost: 2000 gold coins per person.

【Wind Erosion Knight: (Castle Tier 6 Unit, Baptized by Air/Earth Elements): Attack 20, Defense 20+4, Damage 20-25, Health 160+20, Speed ​​14, Large Size.

Element: Air/Earth. Ride a fierce warhorse. Storm Charge: Damage increases with distance traveled, and gains a 20% damage bonus for every 4 units of speed (on top of base speed).

Erosion Spear: Enemies attacked by the Wind Erosion Knight have a 20% chance to be sandified, reducing their air/earth elemental magic resistance by 10% (stackable, up to 100%).

Sand Shift: Even when fighting in place, there is still a minimum increase in movement distance (100 action points).

Glory Will: Doubles the boost from morale.

[Comment: Just as you feel a sandstorm approaching, the Wind Erosion Knight has already severed your head.]

It must be said that the enhancement of high-speed units by air element is obvious, and coupled with the resistance of earth element, the Wind Erosion Knight becomes a powerful sandstorm.

Since the Elemental Baptism building requires the assistance of a hero with corresponding high-level elemental mastery, Kuraki actually has all four elemental masteries. The reason for choosing Air/Earth is that Sumu can bring out its full potential.

Currently, the Wind Erosion Knight is riding a Tier 3 Ironblood Warhorse. If a warhorse with increased speed can be trained later, it will maximize the Wind Erosion Knight's abilities.

[Iron-Blooded Warhorse (Tier 3 Warhorse): Knights riding this warhorse (including advanced units) gain +20 Health, +4 Defense, and +30% attack-based health regeneration.]

Of course, its current characteristics are also very obvious: it is durable and has recovery capabilities. If there is a skilled cavalry general, it can fight across thousands of miles without any problem.

But cavalry commanders are rare finds, and a hero like Murak is practically the chosen one for cavalry.

However, Su Mu had high hopes for Goode. This tenacious prospective knight possessed incredible willpower. Even if he encountered some difficulties now, as long as he could overcome them, he would soar to great heights.

Most importantly, Goode has a system for training warhorses, which other heroes do not possess.

Therefore, Su Mu was willing to give him time and leave the final position of governing to him.

In addition to the powerful Wind Erosion Knight, Su Mu also received the ultimate upgrades to his Leadership and Luck skills.

[Rainbow Temple (Supporting building of the Prison Palace, Tier 4, requires an Archon with Advanced Governance skill to use): Grants all heroes under Governance in the temple +3 Luck (the Archon gains an additional +1). This effect is maintained even when leaving the main city, and heroes under Governance can exceed the Luck cap.]

[Hall of War Merit (Supporting building of the Prison Hall, Tier 4, requires a high-level governor to use): Grants all heroes under your governorship +3 morale (governor gets an additional +1). This effect is maintained even when leaving the main city. Heroes under your governorship can exceed their morale cap.]

This is a true qualitative change. The heroes under Su Mu's command will no longer be limited by the morale and luck of 3. Theoretically, they can be stacked infinitely, and their morale will be so high that they will dare to attack even if they are certain to die.

Moreover, in this way, all treasures that increase morale and luck become extremely useful.

The Wind Erosion Knight can become the core of tactics, and its double charge attack will be devastating.

We'll see who takes the first shot from the knights of the fiefdom.

Su Mu stood atop the city wall, gazing into the distance at the magnificent city he had built with his own hands, and a sense of pride welled up within him.

Regardless of the endless flames of war, I will raise my sword to pacify the world, subdue all heroes, slay the dead, vanquish demons, and sweep away heresies from the human realm.

From this day forward, Kuraki will serve the nation.

(End of this chapter)