Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 474 The Bone-Corroding Blade

Upon receiving the message from Cedros, Su Mu immediately sensed that something was amiss.

Gunter has always been a bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong. He disappears at the slightest sign of trouble. Now that he's being surrounded and chased, although he seems to be fleeing all the way, he's still walking right into their trap.

If you say he's helpless, he's elusive when he's harassing the heartland, making it impossible to catch him. Even with multiple allied forces cooperating, Gaunt shouldn't be so dejected.

Su Mu paced around a few times before asking, "How's it going with Ouling? Have they started their operation yet?"

"Lord Orling has arrived in Graystone City with the kingdom's divine cannon and more than 400 earth bows, and will soon join us."

"Tell him not to come to the west, but to head north directly to meet up with Sederlos."

Su Mu unfolded the map and carefully examined the routes of each legion.

In order to better eliminate the rebels, Ivan and Goode went out separately to kill all the enemies around John County.

The kingdom's legions consist of two forces. One departs from Sunset Fortress to the east, reaching the trading city. This force primarily comprises basic units like spearmen and archers, whose superior numbers allow for more effective searches for any remaining enemies. The other force is a high-level unit composed of griffins, swordsmen, and monks, which accelerates its northward advance, ready to capture a city and immediately continue its advance as the spearhead.

This time, the commander was Dennis O'Connor, one of Marshal Kenway's men. He was a powerful swordsman hero, known for his bravery in battle. He had killed hundreds in the Battle of the Hills, his body covered in wounds, yet he never retreated. After the battle, Ivan specifically mentioned him, considering him a rare tough guy in the kingdom, and believing that if he hadn't died, he would have achieved great things.

Meanwhile, in the Highlands, the city's defense commander, Aurelian Kelly, was steadily advancing and posing no significant problems. Sir Murak, the Swift Knight, relentlessly pursued and pressured Gaunt, preventing them from resting and keeping them in constant fear, resulting in low morale.

The armies on all sides are commanded by the kingdom's most capable heroes, and they have given their all. It's clear that the Kingdom is furious and determined to kill Gaunt and avenge their humiliation.

If Gaunt were surrounded, he would surely die; there was virtually no other possibility.

Therefore, the heroes were relatively relaxed, feeling that the fact that the highland city had not been captured was basically a victory for humanity.

But the more times like this, the more dangerous it is.

Although the Silver Peak City's troops are commanded by Cederos, their strength is still the smallest. If Gaunt were to send Rhodes over and steal the Astrologer's talent, regardless of whether Rhodes can use it or not, the Arcane Prayer's combat power would be greatly reduced instantly.

Combined with the crushing force of the Blood Rebels, even with the presence of the Golden Men, Silver Peak City could not withstand the onslaught.

The Eye of Atmosphere is constantly monitoring the area, but has not detected any other enemies. Only the skeletons are converging to the north, which is already an unusual development. And let's not forget about Katherine at the ancient ruins; it's hard to say whether Katherine has received the blessing of the chosen ones.

If the three chosen heroes were to besiege the Silvercap forces, even if Sederlos was incredibly strong, he would have no chance of survival.

The only good news right now is that Jazz Speed ​​is always with Gunter, which can be helpful if a fight breaks out, but it's not enough.

After some deliberation, Su Mu concluded that the situation in the hinterland had basically stabilized. They only needed to send a portion of the lower-level troops out of Langlitburg to maintain stability, as the main army could already encircle the enemy.

"Good, you will lead the Wind Erosion Cavalry Regiment directly to support the North. If there is no war, you will meet up with Sir Murak and together monitor Gaunt. Once war breaks out, prioritize your mobility and keep a close eye on the enemy in the shadows, just in case."

"Yes!"

"Ivan, after you've cleared these cities in the heartland, reorganize the legion and advance north quickly. Don't get entangled with those small groups of rabble anymore; we need to go and catch the big fish."

"promise!"

Su Mu planned to lead the Mystic Prayer directly north. Of course, his speed was definitely not as fast as Goode's and the cavalry, so he sent Goode ahead first, so that he could provide support if any problems arose. However, he did not intend to launch this surprise attack in a grand manner. On the surface, he would still be methodically recovering lost territory, but in reality, he had already launched a full-scale attack.

Previously, the various legions had discussed the battle situation. Gaunt's defeat was a foregone conclusion, but the enemy still had strength, and the movement of the main force remained undecided. Therefore, everyone wanted to wait a little longer and put extreme pressure on the enemy to force out the Crimson Rebels' backup plan.

Now it seems that the closer we get to the big battle, the more unpredictable the situation becomes. We can no longer wait and must take the initiative.

If Gaunt was the bait for the undead, then now Sedros is Kuraki's bait. In terms of willpower, Su Mu naturally has more patience. Goode's cavalry is marching at full speed through the dream world; within a day, they will reach the northern heartland and rendezvous with Sedros.

When it comes to surprise attacks and support, no one can compare to the Crimson Knights. This is the strategic role of cavalry, which is unmatched by any other unit.

If we don't catch the big fish, that's fine too. We'll just take out Gaunt. We're determined to get the Prophet's Sword; we can't let Gaunt escape, no matter who gets away.

"Attack!"

……

At the border between the North and the interior, snow-capped mountains stretch out, their white and withered yellow colors forming a striking dividing line.

Strangely, the boundary line is spreading at a slow pace, and this subtle change is completely undetectable from a distance.

The snow made a faint "crunching" sound, and if someone were to burrow under the soft snow, they would witness a terrifying scene.

Countless skeletons dug tunnels beneath the snow, advancing relentlessly towards the same goal.

Commander of this army of skeletons was none other than Katherine, whose once emaciated, bony frame had completely decayed, becoming a skeleton that shimmered with an eerie light.

After launching multiple attacks on the Scourge, Katherine amassed a massive army of skeletons. Most importantly, he secured a spot at the altar, officially becoming one of the chosen ones.

【Burning Altar (Artifact Special Building, 5 units): Grants the chosen hero a cursed gift. The more power gained, the stronger the curse becomes, but the curse can be applied to enemies under certain circumstances.

Number of chosen ones affected: 3/5.

[Basic Bone-Eating Blade (Deceitful Chosen): Applies a special magical status to skeletons, allowing them to steal a certain amount of the enemy unit's attack and defense for a short period of time.]

Basic effect bonus: Maximum 8 points of attack and defense, short duration, can be dispelled (but the enemy's lost attributes cannot be regained), and cannot be converted into your own effect.

Although many in the ancient ruins were qualified to be chosen by the gods, he ultimately got the opportunity, undoubtedly involving some insider dealings. But so what? After strengthening himself, he could acquire more resources. Combined with his skeleton soldier bonus, it would be a true skeleton horde tactic.

Moreover, after many battles, his Chosen One skill is about to be upgraded, and he can be promoted at any time as long as he eliminates the Silver Peak City's forces.

He poked his head out of the snow and looked toward the snow cliff, where he could vaguely make out the legion in the tower.

Although Rhodes has not yet shown himself, Catherine knows that he has been waiting for his chance to strike.

Now we're just waiting for Gunter to get in place so we can start the massacre right away, first cutting off Kuraki's arm!
Once the encirclement is broken, they will stop getting entangled with Elton's group and continue heading north, killing wherever they go. If the humans dare to pursue them too far, they will launch a rebellion in the heartland to keep them busy.

We'll see what Elton does.

(End of this chapter)