Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 454 The Crown of the Oracle
The cold night was frigid, and the crimson hue faded.

Dino rode the golden dragon over mountains and valleys without stopping for a moment, even the level 7 troops showed signs of fatigue.

But he still dared not stop, continuing to amplify the golden dragon with his skills and hastily fleeing. During this time, he didn't go straight, but instead circled around, passing through some special places.

Before the Battle of the Valley, if someone told him that a certain hero could surpass the Lightning Ranger in speed, or even crush him, Dino would never believe it and would even kill such a person as a charlatan.

But now, Dino could only keep his head down and keep looking back to see if any enemies suddenly appeared in the clouds.

Su Mu also possesses logistics skills, far surpassing those of ordinary people. Add to that his demon-hunting griffin, whose speed can even overwhelm a golden dragon, and it's truly monstrous.

After the dragon blood of Orofel was rekindled, it was the best opportunity to turn the tide, but Su Mu managed to turn the tide by relying on the super speed of the Griffin King, which was something no one could have expected.

If Su Mu were to ride the Gale to chase after him, he would surely be able to catch up, which is why Dino remained constantly anxious.

Moreover, the golden dragons had basically reached their limit. These golden dragons had been following him since the Battle of the Valley, and they had been chased all the way. Even though they were top-tier level 7 units, their stamina was starting to give out.

"Roar!"

The golden dragons let out a helpless roar. They were all injured and could no longer fly. They had to find a magic guild to rest.

Just then, Dino saw a canyon at the edge of the sky, as if it had split the mountain ridge and stretched straight down to the plain.

"It's Canglan Canyon! We've arrived! We've arrived!"

"Once we cross this line, we'll reach the Far Plains. Just hang in there a little longer!"

Moreover, Lloyd had already sent a message to the elders before the battle, requesting support. There should be reinforcements in the canyon, and once inside, the chances of survival would increase.

The golden dragon's roar pierced the clouds, sending a distress signal to the canyon guards. The flames flickered in the Azure Canyon, and a legion of unicorn beasts was immediately dispatched to meet Dino.

"Great! I'm finally back!"

Dino was almost moved to tears; he had never felt the Imperial army so kindly.

As a large number of Bastion Legion troops approached, and even heroes called out to him, Dino and Golden Dragon mustered their last strength and rushed towards them.

However, at that moment, a crimson full moon emerged from the clouds, its light shining upon the earth, making all the legions of the fortress appear somewhat hazy, as if a bloody disaster was about to occur.

Dino was happy one moment, but his expression immediately changed.

"Damn it, it's Kuraki's Knights! Everyone be careful!"

Before the troops in Canglan Canyon could even react, the hazy crimson color was suddenly cleaved open, and dozens of cavalrymen swept through the sandstorm, rushing towards them at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye.

Even with the speed of the unicorn, it was too late to react. Just as it parried, it was met with the charge of the cavalry regiment.

Good possesses Crimson Knight and Equestrian Master, and the damage caused by converting speed into impact force is completely incomprehensible to Unicorn.

The general guarding this area was only a hero of average skill, and had never seen such a scene before. Nearly a hundred unicorns were wiped out in one wave of attack, and the hero was also pierced through the throat by Goode's spear, his head being displayed on a flagpole.

These cavalrymen were hardly like human knights; they were terrifying, like a nightmare.

The moment Dino saw the Wind Erosion Cavalry, he made his escape. He knew Goode's strength; the garrison commander was no match for him.

But he had only flown a few hundred meters when he was intercepted by the black wing rift in the air. The mighty golden dragon flapped its wings, but could not cross this deadly chasm and was forced to land.

Su Mu jumped off Lie Feng's back and faced Dino directly.

Upon seeing Su Mu alone, Dino harbored a wicked thought and began to gather magic to kill him.

Even though Duke Kuraki's subordinates are all very strong, once Su Mu dies, the emerging Kuraki power will immediately collapse. Even if the battle in the canyon is lost, it will be of little consequence.

The key point is that Su Mu only brought his mount with him in the pursuit, which was a bit too much of a waste!
Dino made a decision almost instantly, commanding the golden dragon to launch a full-scale attack on Su Mu and unleashing a deadly spell. Lightning crackled and danced in the air, crashing down alongside the golden dragon.

This scene made Su Mu laugh. He wasn't even afraid of Somra's chain lightning, so why would he be afraid of Dino?
Titan's Arrow was launched instantly, and lightning comparable to a giant tree descended from the sky, instantly vaporizing the two golden dragons. The cavalry quickly moved in to help block the chain lightning.

Goode was somewhat angry; this Dino was courting death, daring to attempt to harm the Duke right in front of him. So he spurred his horse and led his cavalry at breakneck speed.

It must be said that the Lightning Ranger is also a first-rate fighter. Even when fighting against Goode and the cavalry, he was able to hold his own and even dodged several fatal blows with his agile movements.

But then another bolt of lightning struck the sky, and the dashing figure was blasted dozens of meters away, his body burned and his armor shattered. Then several lances pierced his ribs, and Dino let out a painful roar.

Goode intended to bring him to Su Mu's place, but then he discovered an important problem: "Where is the Crown of the Oracle?"

Since treasures can take on different forms, such as weapons that often transform into shapes that suit a hero's hand, they can basically change their appearance, except for some special treasures.

At first, Good thought Dino simply hadn't manifested his treasure, but now he realized that Dino hadn't even brought it with him, even though he was wearing it when he left the battlefield.

"Ha, ha, you won't get the Crown of the Oracle!"

"I've already destroyed it!"

Dino roared ferociously, his mouth filled with blood and foam.

Marshal Lloyd trusted him implicitly; even if Dino died, he would not hand over the Crown of Oracles. Knowing he might be caught, he disposed of the treasure along the way, ensuring that even if Kuraki caught up with him, he would not be able to obtain the crown.

"Nonsense! How could the components of the Angel Alliance, the powerful Crown of Oracles, be so easily destroyed?"

Goode punched Dino hard in the face several times, but Dino, who clearly wanted to die, didn't answer at all.

Su Mu shook his head and stopped Goode: "You do have some backbone at this moment, but when you were slaughtering innocent people in Elton in Sheephorn and using them as human shields, did you have the same awareness as you do today?"

I can never forgive you.

As for hidden treasure, you're being naive. My thieves and scouts aren't far from here; they're masters of reconnaissance, capable of finding even the most inconspicuous things, let alone treasures imbued with powerful magic!

"Oh, and let me show you the Canglan Canyon one more time. We will repay you a hundredfold for what you have done to humanity!"
And the culprit, the defeated general, is none other than Dino Hansen! You will be forever etched on Isildur's pillar of shame!

Su Mu turned and left.

Dozens of knights slowly surrounded him, and Dino's field of vision shrank until it became dark.

Above the opposite canyon, there was also a legion of the bulwark, watching helplessly as the hero and the golden dragon were judged, too frightened to utter a sound.

And so, the fate of this Flash Ranger came to an end.

After a day and night of searching, the Dream Thief offered a reward for a strange wooden box in a village. It had floated downstream, crossed the hills, and entered the Far Plains, but was betrayed by the greedy inhabitants of the walled city.

Dino did a good job, using a special container to temporarily suppress the treasure's magical power. As long as it returns to Isildur along the undercurrent, it won't fall into Kuraki's hands. If it had been buried in a fixed location, it would probably have been easier to find.

However, the dream thief's investigative abilities were too strong, and he could even enter dreams to explore, so he quickly found clues.

Most importantly, the kingdom's army was victorious, and the entire border of the Far Plains was plunged into panic, with refugees everywhere, and no one paid any attention to this inconspicuous wooden box.

After obtaining the wooden box, Maggie opened it herself, took out the dazzling golden crown, and placed it on Su Mu's head.

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

At the Duke's feet lay Marshal Firetree of Isildur and tens of thousands of prisoners of war from the fortress. Around him were numerous generals and soldiers from the Kingdom of Elton and the Valley, all raising their weapons, shouting victory, and celebrating the great war.

Since the start of the timber campaign.

Elton's most exhilarating victory!
(End of this chapter)