That protagonist is trash; I could do better!

Hall pointed ahead and ordered, "Run at full speed for ten seconds, then run back."

"Yes." The soldier was both excited and curious. After getting ready, he suddenly rushed out, creating a hurricane-like gust of wind. His speed was ten times that of usual, approaching that of an individual member of the monster group who had an advantage in speed.

Leonidas I was stunned: "This...it really happened!"

Ten seconds later, the soldier ran back.

Hall asked with a smile, "How are you feeling?"

The soldier, unable to contain his excitement, reported loudly: "Yes! My body feels incredibly light and agile. I haven't felt tired at all despite sprinting for so long. Every movement seems to be propelled by a force."

Tomoe stepped forward and examined the soldier's attire from head to toe: "Incredible. How did they manage to raise the power of an ordinary person to this level? Hall, does this equipment have any side effects? I've heard of demons using something called alcohol poison to enhance their abilities when I fought demons before, but the price is the demon's life force."

The soldier shuddered, nearly fainting from fright.

Hall shook his head: "No, I would never create such a defective product. If I had to say, since the equipment is connected to consciousness, it would also put a certain burden on the mind."

The soldier breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Leonidas I stepped forward and shouted, "I cannot tolerate this! Soldiers! Attack me with all your might!"

“Commander Leonidas, this…” The soldier looked at Hall, unsure of what to do.

Leonidas I laughed heartily, clapping his round shield: "Have you forgotten how I used to train you, or do you think your muscles have reached my level?"

“No! Then please forgive my rudeness!” the soldier replied reflexively, extending his right hand, the side-folded blade popping out, and thrusting with all his might at Leonidas I’s round shield.

Clang!

Leonidas I took a small step back, while the soldier sat down on the ground, bewildered and helpless, the folding blade on his arm shattering into pieces.

Since it's a mass-produced model, it's impossible for it to win against a true Servant.

Even so, it still surprised Leonidas I and King Tomoe.

The round shield wielded by Leonidas I had the ability to reflect attacks; the stronger the attack, the stronger the counterattack returned to the opponent.

The ability to activate the shield's counterattack capability indicates that the soldier possesses the ability to harm him.

The helmet couldn't hide Leonidas I's fanatical gaze. He strode forward, reached out to pull the soldier to his feet, and slapped him hard on the shoulder: "Not only did it make me take a half step back, but it even activated the round shield's counterattack function! This equipment might rival Gilgamesh's treasure!"

"We can deal with a monster by sacrificing just one soldier. Even if the battle line is breached in the future, we can resolve the situation without lifting a finger. Our chances of winning are getting higher and higher." Tomoe Gozen smiled faintly, his excitement barely concealed.

Leonidas I lamented, "Every soldier could become an elite, but unfortunately the production is a bit low. Otherwise, we could form an elite squad to break through the blockade of the monster front."

He raised his spear high: "There's no time to lose! Immediately gather thirty soldiers for training! Get them familiar with this armor and equipment as soon as possible!"

Chapter 361 The King of Sparta

The monsters' attacks on the North Wall follow a certain pattern, and even with a monster commander, organizing an attack is extremely difficult.

Due to differences in individual monsters, as well as factors such as feeding and rest, Leonidas I calculated that it would take at least five days for the monsters to adjust before they could launch an attack on the North Wall.

The reason they were able to launch two attacks in one day was due to the subsequent replenishment of monsters.

In other words, the north wall is safe during these five days.

Leonidas I had absolute confidence in the calculation result, betting his reputation as a mathematician and repeatedly emphasizing that he was the best mathematician in Sparta.

And in Sparta, apart from him, it seems that few people knew mathematics.

A day later, the logistics system of the North Wall was basically restored, and the wounded soldiers recovered one after another with the help of the Philosopher's Stone and the priestesses of the Firelink Shrine.

Then more resources and people were allocated from Uruk.

The resources were mostly taken from the Gate of Babylon, including various high-level magic materials that are priceless in the eyes of modern magicians, as well as some weapon prototypes.

As for the population, most of them are refugees who have fled to Uruk, and they need to form a logistical support line behind the North Wall.

Hall stood on the high north wall, looking down at the bustling crowd. The refugees who had fled here began to work diligently, their faces no longer showing the hardships and confusion of their journey, but full of smiles and youthful vigor.

They knew that at least behind this wall they were safe, and that there was more food available, and that the wounded and sick would be blessed by a witch or priest.

"It won't be long before the North Wall becomes a scene just like the bustling city of Uruk."

Hall was deeply moved. He looked further into the distance and saw a group of soldiers in military armor training, familiarizing themselves with the operation of the armor, conducting combat drills, and activating physical training modes, among other things.

The physical training mode was a feature requested by Leonidas I, which, as the name suggests, turned armor into a burden.

It's not a complicated operation; it's essentially the ability to remove armor, turning it into an ordinary heavy metal object.

Furthermore, although the Puppet World can produce fifty sets of armor a day, the North Wall can only equip a maximum of five hundred sets at a time. Any more than that would disrupt the North Wall's magical power supply balance.

Hall set up an enhanced version of a magic array on the north wall, similar to the Greater Grail's ability to absorb the earth's ley line magic. This array not only absorbed the earth's ley line magic but also refined true ether element crystals, almost completely plundering the source magic power of the surrounding area.

If magic is used without restraint, the North Wall will be turned into a desert within a few months.

“Commander Hall!” A soldier came up to Hall, panting.

Hall looked at him; the soldier was dressed in the uniform of an Uruk herald and was carrying a stone tablet covered in cuneiform script.

What's going on with that gold-plated truck now?

Hall raised an eyebrow. "A new order?"

The messenger nodded and respectfully presented the stone tablet with both hands: "Yes, the same stone tablet has been given to Commander Leonidas and Commander Tomoe."

Hall took the stone tablet and examined the cuneiform writing on it.

"The order has been delivered. Now, please allow me to take my leave." The messenger turned and left.

The inscription on the stone slab concerns an important mission.

"A group of fleeing refugees are trapped on the Northern Highlands and are being attacked by monsters." Hall frowned. Gilgamesh meant for Hall to accompany a commander from the Northern Wall to lead troops to their rescue immediately.

"Such a simple and straightforward trap, even an idiot like that Hero King could see it."

Let alone exiled refugees, even the elite soldiers of Uruk would need dozens of men to deal with a single monster. Ordinary exiles would be taken back to the lair long ago if they encountered a monster, and it would be impossible for them to send out a distress signal.

"That's why you ordered me to go with you. It's a heavy trust." Hall smiled wryly, seeing through the wise king's thoughts.

Gilgamesh believed that Hall possessed the ability to rescue exiles from traps.

Hall descended the city wall with the stone tablet in his hand, and happened to encounter Leonidas I, who was also holding a stone tablet. Leonidas strode towards Hall and waved, saying, "Hall, have you read the contents of the stone tablet yet?"

"Are you going?"

“That’s right. Don’t you think this is a great opportunity? Those elite soldiers equipped with new armor can be put to good use. No amount of training can compare to the improvement brought by actual combat.”

"What about the defense of the north wall?"

"No problem. Just in case, leave fifty elite soldiers behind to guard the area. With Ba's abilities, those exhausted monsters won't be able to break through the North Wall in a short time."

Hall nodded: "Set off immediately, passing through the ruined city of Babylon, and get to the Northern High Platform as quickly as possible. Ordinary people cannot withstand the attack of magical beasts for long."

"Then I will notify the soldiers immediately."

A moment later, Leonidas I, with fifty elite soldiers, joined Hall and set off from the leftmost city gate.

As soon as the city gates opened, Hall saw a familiar figure rushing towards him.

"I finally made it."

Tomoe Gozen, slightly out of breath, walked up to Hall and Leonidas I, and frowned as she saw everyone ready to go: "So we really are going?"

“This is King Gilgamesh’s order, there’s nothing we can do about it,” Leonidas I said, scratching his head.

Tomoe Gozen shook her head and said, "There's a high chance this is a trap."

"You mean they'll take the opportunity to attack the city?"

"No, their goal should be to rescue you refugees. Ordinary soldiers are basically no match for magical beasts. To rescue refugees from magical beasts, you need combat power that surpasses that of magical beasts."

Leonidas I was unconcerned: "They've come at the perfect time. Our soldiers are equipped with the equipment developed by Hall, and with Hall accompanying them, even millions of monsters can't do anything to us."

"This is only the best-case scenario. I don't think the monsters who suffered heavy losses in the siege battle the day before yesterday will underestimate us."

Hall stepped forward and said in a deep voice, “Ba, I know what you want to say, but this mission is unavoidable. You also know that there is a war that must be fought. If we give up on saving the exiles, how do you think the exiles in Uruk will view this city and King Gilgamesh in the future? The more difficult the situation, the more humanity needs to unite, even if it means paying a higher price.”

Leonidas I removed his helmet, looked directly at King Ba, and said with utmost seriousness: “Someone must lead the charge to inspire greater courage, to go forward even knowing certain death.”

"you···"

Tomoe stood there stunned, then smiled wryly and offered her blessings to Hall and Leonidas I with a sense of relief: "Then I will wait here for your triumphant return."

Hall said softly, "The North Wall is in your hands, Ba."

Leonidas I raised his spear, and behind him, more soldiers brandished their weapons.

"Set off!!"

"Oh! Oh! Oh!"

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Hall and Leonidas I led their soldiers, clad in military gear, through the ruined city of Babylon without encountering any attacks or even a single monster.

Hall said meaningfully, "The calmer things are now, the harder things will be later."

"how you said that?"

"Leonidas, why do you think there are no monsters attacking us now?"

"Of course it's because we are very strong. Our muscles and courage are so great that even magical beasts fear us. Even if that magical beast commander came in person, he would not be able to defeat us."

"Here's the problem: since they lack the confidence to defeat us, yet are bound to launch an attack, when do you think would be the most opportune time?"

"Generally speaking, a lack of troops will inevitably lead to defeat, but now we can't even see any harassing monsters, which is indeed very strange."

"Because there was a more suitable time to attack."

You mean!

"That's right, it's when we're least able to take action, when we're burdened, which is when we make contact with the fugitives."

Hall reached out and drew the original runes, symbolizing the meaning of travel. After disappearing, they manifested as a three-dimensional map projection, with specific models of rivers, forests, high platforms, and cities, which were about 80% similar to the map in the game.

The northern high platform is backed by a forest and borders the monster battle line on the right. Its terrain is extremely high, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. It can be said to be a natural fortress.

"Oh, magic can even do something like this? How convenient!" Leonidas I exclaimed, looking at the map projection in front of him.

"Leonidas, where do you think they will strike?"

"There are only two answers to this question. If it were me, I would choose the place where I crossed the river, and the second choice would be the high platform. Although it is easy to defend and difficult to attack, it is not a city after all, so we cannot fight a war of attrition. After a few days of siege, it will fall on its own."

"That's pretty much what I thought, but I'm sure they'll attack while we're leading the exiles across the river. They're right next to the monster front, and the jungle behind them is good for hiding. If they attack from both sides, our formation will be thrown into chaos."