Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 373 Lost Legend
It had been some time since the Crimson Flame Moon ended, and Su Mu suddenly thought of the Dream Flame Kingdom. If he calculated the time, in another month or so, they should be able to upgrade their troops there.

While it's impossible to baptize level 7 units, level 6 units are a good option. If they get baptized by unicorns, it will be troublesome in the battle.

However, he couldn't have all the good things in the world. This area was located behind the hilly front, and since it had been occupied by Isildur, the other side would definitely make use of it.

The barrier has been unsealed at Dragon Cliff, and more and more golden dragons will appear on the battlefield.

Currently, it is only a single-divine golden dragon. If a level 7 unit with dual divinity appears later, the threat to Kuraki will increase significantly.

Divine power, as the name suggests, is transcendence and reaching the ultimate state.

Achieving 100% effectiveness in defensive techniques is a godlike state, because complete physical immunity is against common sense in the mortal world, meaning it's not allowed by the rules. Therefore, it requires additional magical power to maintain and resist the power of the rules.

The same applies to the ultimate divinity of a unit; no matter how strong an ordinary unit is, there is still a difference in the essence of life.

Level 7 units have already explored the limits of power; beyond that, they are true legendary creatures, capable of wielding the maximum power permitted by the rules.

In the earliest days, Tier 7 units were already superior to all others, with their role and power being the pinnacle of all factions.

However, with the research into spell power and magic, the heroes developed even more powerful ways to use spell power, allowing level 7 units to truly ascend to the pinnacle of the mortal realm.

While the divine enhancement is indeed terrifying, its inherent characteristics are what make it an irresistible force. If each of Hydra's heads could unleash a death stare, how terrifying would it be on the battlefield?
This is not a reckless fantasy, but a real possibility. That's why Su Mu is so eager to build the parliament and upgrade the troop levels, in order to deal with the increasingly terrifying enemy to come.

The tide of cursed power is gradually recovering, and level 7 units are about to return.

Each major power has its own hidden strength, which was either sealed or concealed before, and in any case, it can quickly recover its strongest combat power.

For emerging forces like Kuraki, recruiting level 7 units is still quite difficult.

[Cloud City (Lost Legend): A cloud city that recruits angels. Because it has been lost for so long, the method of its construction has been lost. Its traces must be found by excavating ancient ruins or lost treasures.]

The Level 7 barracks doesn't seem like a fixed building, but rather a bridge for some kind of magical communication. Can angels really be formed using mortal magical power? Su Mu thought it was unlikely.

They are likely the embodiment of the castle's most powerful magical force in the world of heroes, so Cloud City is not just a building, but also an application of some kind of energy.

Because it has been lost for so long, the lineage has been broken, and even the capital of Elton may not have any clues. They will have to find it themselves.

As for the Statue of the God of War, it goes without saying that it is a divine artifact building. Possessing it can greatly enhance the strength of a city. Generally speaking, there is only one of its kind in the entire world.

Of course, each faction has different artifact buildings, but the core materials used to build them are extremely rare, making this extremely uncommon in the entire history of the Hero World.

The way to obtain it is to find the obelisk, copy down the location of the artifact, piece together enough map fragments, dig it up, and pass the trial to get the artifact.

However, obelisks do not appear randomly; they can only appear in special magical illusions or astrological moons, making them extremely rare.

If Cloud City is in the same situation, then recruiting angels will probably take forever.

Just as Su Mu was worrying, Gu De suddenly sent a message, saying that he had news to report, but he didn't know whether it was good or bad.

……

Su Mu led a squad of personal guards into the Dream Realm. He originally intended to test Goode's ability to adapt to changing circumstances, so he did not interfere at all, leaving the Crimson Knight to make the decisions no matter what the problem was.

Although this month is a lunar eclipse, and the dream world will encounter certain special circumstances, Goode, having awakened from the dream realm, is actually better suited to handle such situations due to his special abilities.

Even if unexpected events occur, he still has 40 Wind Erosion Knights with him, which is one of the most powerful forces in the world. With Goode's skills, they can certainly escape from predicaments, if not be invincible.

If he can't even handle this kind of situation, he'll face even more difficult circumstances on the battlefield, with no chance of resistance whatsoever. Su Mu didn't want Goode to be thrown into a large-scale battlefield all at once, but a hero's decision-making ability was still essential.

However, to his surprise, Goode gave him a pleasant surprise on his first visit to the Dream Realm.

Su Mu looked at the shimmering pool, where a crimson moon was in the center, displaying unusual phenomena, as if any wish could be fulfilled by praying for it.

【Dream Realm Prayer Altar (Special Building): You can spend resources to listen to information from wanderers of another world and obtain special news, including legendary treasures and lost blueprints. These legendary treasures can make you instantly rich. Of course, it could also be just a dream.】

A sufficient number of Dream Realm troops are needed to garrison this building, otherwise it will gradually deteriorate and eventually disappear.

Cost: 10000 gold coins, 1 random rare resource per attempt (the closer the resource is to this forum and the lower its rarity, the higher the success rate)

Such an expensive price! Just one prayer costs 10000 gold coins, and it requires additional rare resources, with no guarantee of success.

However, its function is very tempting, as it can obtain treasures or blueprints from lost legends. Isn't this referring to blueprint fragments of level 7 barracks or special buildings?

Goode cautioned, "This prayer altar is in the dream world, and it's affected by the lunar eclipse, so it's very unreliable."

The wishes offered are deliberately crafted based on one's deepest desires, and may very well contain a trap.

As expected of the Crimson Knight, he has a deep understanding of the Dream Realm. Including the Dream Realm he advanced to before, it was actually a similar scenario, drawing out the deepest desires hidden in one's heart and guiding them.

Although Goode didn't know the specifics of the temptation in this prayer, it was definitely targeted. Su Mu might be more powerful, but the stronger the hero, the more easily they are tempted.

Upon hearing Gude's words, Su Mu immediately came to his senses and realized that the prayer altar was not so simple.

He suddenly remembered the wandering scholar from before. Why does this pattern seem a bit similar?

However, leaving the building unused was not Su Mu's style, so he decided to try a simpler prayer first to see how the inducement method worked.

Even the most wicked demon king of hell has to be offered some sweetness first; the Dream Realm follows the same rule. Perhaps the entity behind it desires something, but it has to be able to provide it.

"You said there was an air element treasure chest before?"

"Yes!"

Su Mu spun around, took the spell-powered gold coin from his void ring, and tossed it into the pool. A crystal then appeared on top of it, and Su Mu did the same.

I need information on the level 3 treasure, Heart of the Gale!

As soon as he finished speaking, the pool began to spin continuously, and the crimson moon swallowed the entire surface of the water, revealing a map with snow-capped mountains everywhere.

However, the illusion of the snow-capped mountains did not materialize, and the water returned to calm.

Su Mu was unwilling to give up and tried again. It wasn't until the fourth time that the snow mountain scene finally appeared completely.

The water ripples coalesced into a horse, galloping across the snowy landscape, leaving behind X-shaped hoofprints. Finally, it stopped in a deserted wilderness, where faint traces of air elemental energy emanated.

"North of Silvertop City, near the border of the Arcane Empire!"

Is this a real treasure trove, or a trap?

(End of this chapter)