Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 436 The Raging Griffin Attack
On the wide stream, the river that flows through Stream County and Strongbow Town, a fleet of ships is rapidly converging on the direction of Sheephorn Town.

The lead ship carried Su Mu, O Ling, and Maggie, followed by a large number of gold elements, Earth Bows, and Arcane Prayers. A vast number of Gale Griffins escorted the ship in the sky, resembling a pure white cloud.

After Ouling retreated to Black Cliff, Su Mu immediately ordered him to hide the Bow of Vengeance and, along with the army, travel by boat from the valley's border to the front lines of the valley to provide support.

Ivan then led his strongest swordsmen and shield bearers, advancing from behind the hills to attack Isildur's stronghold.

Sumu did leave Ivan a portion of the griffin troops to attack cities, but this time with Goode and Forrest helping him, destroying ordinary fortresses would be no problem.

He ordered the melee units to attack from the ground, while he led the ranged archers and flying units by sea to provide rapid support to the Witcher Marshal.

The best strategy would actually be for Kenway to withdraw his troops to draw Isildur's attack and withstand the enemy's first fierce assault, while Kuraki would lead a large army to launch a surprise attack on the hill front, splitting Isildur's forces in two, and cooperating with Kenway to annihilate the enemy attacking the valley.

However, planning is one thing, but reality must also be considered.

If Esildor launches a major invasion, Kenway may not be able to withstand the attack.

Giethoorn is indeed uniquely positioned to suit Kenway's strengths, but the ancient Isildur Empire certainly has the resources to overcome any disadvantages; it's just a matter of how much they're willing to pay. Once the enemy is determined to launch a full-scale attack, they won't care about the losses, and taking Giethoorn will only be a matter of time.

Therefore, Su Mu still had to support Kenway and prevent the Witcher Legion from collapsing in one blow.

Kenway actually had quite a few soldiers with him. Including the soldiers he trained, the support provided by the Valley nobles, and the core legion of the capital, there were more than 7 men.

However, the tactics for fighting in the river are different; it is not possible to deploy too many troops at once, and the passes are made up of a continuous array of lighthouses and watchtowers.

Even if Isildur's army were to advance, their numerical superiority would not be immediately apparent. Unless they could quickly land and engage in land warfare, or directly launch a naval assault on the river, Kenway, with its expertise in naval battles, would certainly not do so.

Then Isildur has very few options left, and can only rely on a large number of flying legions to launch surprise attacks, restrict ranged units, and buy time for the remaining melee soldiers.

The only problem is the divine golden dragon. After Isildur unsealed Dragon Cliff, he has accumulated enough power over time and will definitely be able to send out a large number of level 7 troops to participate in the battle.

The question now is, how many golden dragons are there?

100, 300, or more?
"I think a special hero will be coming to the Bulwark this time to command the Golden Dragon. Dino is also very strong, but his advantage lies in his speed. He is very good at early-game raids or support. But when it comes to positional warfare, he may not be quite there yet."

Oling stood at the bow of the ship, facing the oncoming gale, and expressed his opinion.

In fact, Su Mu was somewhat prepared to face a large number of level 7 troops in the upcoming war. After all, Isidore was the first power to unseal Dragon Cliff, and in theory, it should be richer than the Arcane Empire.

Previously, they might have considered cultivating divine troops and avoiding piecemeal tactics, but now that they've decided to attack, they'll definitely use their most lethal weapons.

Golden Dragon! Immune to level 4 magic, possesses a powerful physique and swift flight ability, and its natural dragon flames can melt any enemy, making it an extremely dangerous being.

Although Oling's archery skills are very powerful, if he were to face the Golden Dragon on the battlefield, he would probably be caught in close combat in the first round and have a large number of his troops destroyed.

If it were a regular archer-specialized hero, they would probably be helpless at this point. The moment you see the golden dragon, your fate is sealed. This is the power of a level 7 unit.

However, Ouling possesses the Phantom Divine Bow, so even when attacked at close range, she still has the strength to fight. This is why Su Mu brought Ouling to support the water battle.

Even if he could inherit Ouling's skills, he still wouldn't be able to defeat the high-speed golden dragon without a combination artifact.

Moreover, the golden dragon ignores most magic, making it impossible to slow down or restrict them, so you can only fight it head-on with bare fists.

"If we can stop the ground troops from getting close, even the Golden Dragon alone will have a hard time against such a large army. If we get caught up in a fierce battle, we will only be defeated!" Maggie felt that the Golden Dragon was not the biggest problem. The real trouble was that the Golden Dragon was the spearhead of the attack, followed by Isildur's large legion. Dino, wearing the Crown of the Oracle, had terrifying attribute bonuses. If there was a super-large army, it would indeed be a fierce battle.

If it were just the Golden Dragons, Su Mu could easily teach them a lesson with the Titan's Arrow.

"Ultimately, we'll only know once we fight. This river battle won't allow for easy pursuit, and the lighthouses and fortifications are scattered quite a bit. We need to be prepared for a protracted war!"

There are pros and cons. Faced with the river layout of Girthhorn, Isildur cannot deploy his forces and engage in a quick decisive battle. He must eliminate river strongholds one by one in order to completely occupy the area. Therefore, even if a battle breaks out, it will take a long time.

However, while Su Mu and his men could inflict casualties on the enemy when they went to provide support, they couldn't immediately eliminate all of them. The Silver Pegasus and the Golden Dragon Legion, in particular, were extremely agile.

Just as they were discussing, they suddenly saw thick smoke rising from a distant river lighthouse, and the smoke continued to travel through canyons, mountains, forests, and plains, from the sea where the sun rises to the place where the sun sets.

"The fighting has broken out in Giethoorn! The beacon towers have been lit, and the news has already reached the capital!"

Upon receiving news of the unusual movements of the hill army, Su Mu immediately dispatched troops, but it turned out he was still a little too late.

After a moment's thought, he stood at the bow of the ship and blew his whistle. Instantly, a huge griffin descended from the sky, and the hurricane created by its flapping wings even made the giant ship spin in place.

Following Su Mu and nourished by the rider's magical power, Gale has grown steadily and is now even larger, more ferocious than an ordinary dragon. If it accumulates more elemental power and combat experience, and gains a new leadership promotion, it can undergo a second elemental baptism and become the true King of Griffins.

Su Mu jumped off the bow of the boat and landed steadily on Lie Feng's back.

"The military situation is urgent. It seems that Isildur has deployed a considerable number of troops. Kenway is struggling to hold on, otherwise he wouldn't have lit the beacon fire."

Both sides agreed to set a trap to lure Esidor into attacking, and Kenway knew that Sumu was coming to his aid.

Even so, the flames of war still burned so fiercely, it seems the situation on the front lines is worse than imagined.

Sumu couldn't wait any longer. If Yangjiao Town fell to the enemy and Isidor's ground forces moved into the city, things would become much more difficult. With the enemy holding a fortified city and having the advantage of the river, they would be at a disadvantage.

The fierce wind carried its master into the clouds. Su Mu waved his hand, and the griffins quickly accelerated and circled the entire legion. The griffins immediately formed a goose formation and rushed to the front line at super speed.

"I'll head to the battlefield first, you all follow!"

Actually, this place is not far from the battlefield, but their warships are not very fast, so it will take some time.

Looking down from the clouds, one can see the distant flames of war, the crisscrossing rivers, and the shattered warships and collapsed towers dotted with turquoise waters. The demon hunters fight desperately against a powerful enemy; sharpshooters, crusaders, and priests stand on the front lines, refusing to retreat an inch. But the enemy is simply too strong.

Golden dragons soared through the sky, their flames shooting dozens of meters into the river, turning the entire Goat Horn Defense Line into a sea of ​​fire. Meanwhile, hundreds of Wind-Swept wooden boats raced forward on the river, overcoming human obstacles.

If the flying units at the fortress are not suppressed, the enemy will soon be able to scale the walls and take control.

Su Mu patted Lie Feng on the neck: "Old buddy, it's your turn to go on stage and show them the power of the King of Griffins!"

Hearing the praise, Gale proudly raised its head and let out a loud roar. Then, it flapped its wings and charged towards the battlefield at lightning speed. Behind it followed Kuraki's Gale Griffin Legion, their eyes gleaming with intense fighting spirit.

Whether it's a golden dragon or a silver Pegasus, the griffin is fearless.

(End of this chapter)