Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 112 Trophies

[Through multiple magical releases, you made a significant contribution to this battle, achieving a glorious victory. You have mastered Intermediate Dream Domain Studies, gaining +1 Spell Power.]

[Intermediate Dream Domain Scholarship: Enables heroes to teach and learn magic, influenced by the Wisdom spell. Allows mutual learning of level 3-4 magic. If meditating in a place with abundant magic, there is a chance to learn unknown magic and special knowledge (significantly increased chance, influenced by the knowledge gained, but sleep time increases).]

Maggie played an indispensable role in this battle. If it weren't for her use of dozens of spells to defend against the enemy, Ivan's magic alone might not have been enough to secure the final victory.

She finally improved her academic achievements, but unfortunately she had not yet learned the art of wisdom, so she could not directly practice advanced magic.

However, after gaining the buff from the Governance skill, Maggie has a clearer vision of her future path. She can even sense that her next enlightenment will definitely be the Wisdom skill.

Maggie turned to look at Su Mu and asked, "Did you show me the way?"

Su Mu remained silent and did not answer.

Besides Maggie, another key general was also promoted.

[After a fierce battle, you have emerged victorious, gaining a deeper understanding of fire. You have mastered Intermediate Fire Elemental Mastery, gaining +1 Attack Power.]

Ivan lay on a stretcher, carried by the Burning Crusaders, toward the medical tent.

Reaching Su Mu, he grinned and said, "Thank goodness you were here, otherwise I would have been the one collecting my corpse!"

Su Mu laughed and said, "It seems I'll still have to mention my name in the Xilin Plain. I can't rely on you."

At this moment, Ivan raised his thumb, his face clearly showing one word: "I'm impressed!"

If Ivan felt that Su Mu needed to utilize her own strengths in the first two instances, then there's nothing more to say about how a fallen marquis's daughter can become so formidable.

Su Mu can govern any type of hero. He is like a master chef who can cook delicious food from any raw material he puts in his pot.

If you think about it carefully, with Forrest, Orling, Maggie, and if you add yourself, Su Mu's heroes each have their own characteristics, combining ranged and melee combat, and possessing both fighting and construction capabilities.

If they were to cooperate with this group, Kuraki's future would be unimaginable; they too would have the opportunity to write their own names in the annals of the hero world.

Compared to such a vision, being an ordinary nobleman, inheriting a territory in a mediocre way, is really not appealing.

Ivan was already somewhat tempted, but he still had things on his mind that he needed to resolve.

Watching Ivan being carried away by his men, Su Mu couldn't help but shake his head. Who would have thought that a hero proficient in defensive magic would be unable to stand up due to running out of mana?

At this point, Ivan would probably prefer to gain the benefit of knowledge rather than to attack.

However, each profession has its own characteristics. Rage Knights are more likely to gain attack and defense attributes, Dreamers and Architects are more likely to gain spell power and knowledge, while Archons are more balanced.

As for skill acquisition, in addition to personal talent, it is also related to one's profession.

The ruler has a certain ability to influence the fate of those in power, which is the most authoritative ability among all professions except astrologers.

Unlike astrologers who carry a fatalistic air, rulers' methods are more guiding, combining the heroes' past and growth to chart their own paths. While success isn't guaranteed, it significantly increases the probability, which is already an incredibly powerful ability.

Of course, governance also requires the cooperation of powerful heroes to achieve better results.

Heroes like Ivan Argyle are extremely rare, and Su Mu is keen to recruit him, but this cannot be forced.

Maggie's arrival may have given the other side some impetus, breaking the inherent ideas of the aristocratic class in the chaotic world, and actually helped a lot. The rest depends on fate.

After the great battle ended, the remaining soldiers of Isildur were all captured and taken directly to the execution ground to be beheaded!
Among them was Nellie, an elven mage with intermediate-level air elemental proficiency. With a full head of silver hair and exquisitely beautiful features, she uttered a question in Elven language, seemingly oblivious to the cruel fate that awaited her.

Maggie glanced at the other person, feeling a little reluctant, but ultimately remained silent.

When Nellie was tied to the execution platform and faced with a giant axe wider than a human, she finally began to feel fear and begged for mercy in broken human language: "I am a servant of the Tree Elf Temple, and I have come to the battlefield only to carry out orders."

"You can exchange me for a large amount of gold and resources by handing me over to Lady Isabel."

Unfortunately, her response was a broken rope and a giant axe hurtling down at breakneck speed.

A beautiful but ignorant head rolled off, splattering elven blood everywhere.

Nearly a hundred giant axes fell, and the Isildur soldiers received their due judgment.

The crowd initially shouted wildly, venting their anger by punching each other, but then collapsed to the ground, powerless. Fathers and sons embraced, mothers and daughters hugged, and strangers who had lost loved ones comforted one another.

The revenge was achieved, but no one felt joy, only endless sorrow. If possible, they would rather not have experienced war at all; farming as before would have been a much better choice.

No one is exempt from racial war.

Maggie and Su Mu walked back to the camp together. Perhaps recalling what happened at Langlit Castle, she was in a bad mood, and even the joy of advancing had dissipated.

"Why must races fight each other? Humans and the various races of the Barrier were allies before, but now they are irreconcilable enemies."

Su Mu sat in his chair and said calmly, "The life of a living being is a life of struggle. Struggling with heaven, struggling with earth, struggling with man."

The Timber Wars began, and it was said to be related to the depletion of resources within the Isildur Empire, but this was only a superficial reason.

When you are weak, you will be bullied, whether by the Isildur, the Arcane Empire, or the orcish kingdoms to the south. As long as you want to survive and still want to occupy this fertile land, you will be coveted.

"In my view, decline is inevitable. But we must have the courage to fight back, even if it means getting hurt."

A nation is like a wild beast in the jungle; when you can no longer even roar, you're not far from being eaten.

Maggie sighed; she knew these principles all too well.

The reason for this is that the Kingdom of Elton has become weak, and weakness is the original sin.

"Let's go, let's go see the treasures we've captured!"

Bone Breastplate (Level 2 Treasure, Damaged): Heroes wearing it gain +2 spell power.

Evaluation: You have discovered the skeleton of a large creature. Upon further examination, it turns out to be a suit of armor. It is a component of a cursed artifact; use it with caution.

Levin's other treasures were shattered, but the sturdy bone breastplate was largely undamaged.

Of course, this is related to Su Mu holding back on it. After all, he had already collected two pieces, and it was not easy to find a bone breastplate. In this way, he only needed one more piece to complete the set of treasures.

[Tree Spirit Bow (Level 1 Treasure): Increases the hero's archery skill effect by 5%. Requires the hero to have the archery skill.]

This is Nellie's weapon. As an elf, she not only possesses mastery of air elemental power but also has mastered archery skills. The Tree Elf Bow, a treasure crafted by the elves, was bestowed upon her by the temple, which is quite reasonable.

Levin's plan was likely to contain the Earthbow, allowing Nelly to command the Archelves for ranged attacks. Unfortunately, they encountered unruly shieldbearers and the Burning Crusaders.

This treasure can be given to Ouling; it will greatly enhance his abilities.

Aside from the two treasures, there were very few resources left, after all, they were a siege force and there wasn't much to gain.

Kyle is like an eel; he runs away at the slightest sign of trouble. But this time, after selling Levin out, he still dares to return to Longletburg.

Maggie glanced at Su Mu: "Why not use that treasure? Weren't you confident beforehand?"

The shackles of war had been handed to Su Mu, but he wasn't carrying them this time. Initially, she thought Su Mu lacked confidence in the battle situation, which she could understand. But now, seeing his composed demeanor, it seemed that wasn't the case.

"The shackles of war are not easily recharged, and I don't want to use them here."

Once Levin enters the city, he's trapped like a fish in a barrel; there's no escape. Besides, revealing this treasure too early would also affect the subsequent plans.

That's true. With so many witnesses to the Battle of White Rock, no matter how well they tried to conceal it, the enemy could still learn the details through special channels.

The fact that Levin specifically targeted the Earthbow shows that the opponent is also improving.

After learning to see through the earth, Su Mu scouted the nearby White Stone City and naturally discovered the existence of the tunnel. Based on his understanding of Kyle, the latter would most likely use this tunnel.

Once Isildur's army enters the city, there will be no escape.

The only risk was that Ivan might not be able to hold on and would lose his composure. But Su Mu knew Ivan well and was aware of his leadership abilities.

Thus began a battle of deception and luring.

Currently, everything is proceeding according to plan.

I wonder what Ivo and Isabel's expressions will be when they hear the news about Whitestone City and Strongbow Town.

(End of this chapter)