Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 205 Su Mu's Promotion
Su Mu led the Terror Knight into the dream world. He inherited Maggie's newly advanced dream domain knowledge and easily found the passage from last time.

The dream realm where the wandering scholar resides is a spatial rift within a dream. Although it connects the two people's dream domains, it doesn't belong to their territory, which is why the scholar can control it. Fortunately, the other party meant no harm; otherwise, last time they could have temporarily trapped Su Mu inside, and he wouldn't have been able to get out even after the war outside ended.

However, from a certain perspective, wandering scholars belong to the category of rule-based spirits, and they follow special laws.

The essence of a scholar is to learn and exchange knowledge. As long as Su Mu can provide a reasonable substitute, he can obtain the necessary skills.

"Not bad, it seems you've improved quite a bit this time, finding me right away!"

The ethereal voice returned once more, and the wandering scholar floated above the sea of ​​stars. Su Mu stood opposite him, a balance of power, no longer completely controlled as before.

With advanced dream domain knowledge, even if a wandering scholar tries to cause trouble, Su Mu can immediately break free from the dream and return to his self-awareness.

This powerful control ability is sufficient to ensure Su Mu's safety in the dream realm.

"I have brought what you requested. Please inspect it, scholars!"

The 30 Dread Knights were a bit weak, but the Wandering Scholar clearly cared about the quality of high-level troops. As for what he was going to do with them, that remained a mystery.

Looking at the dazed and confused knight, even with the knowledge of the wandering scholar, he was taken aback, but he quickly realized: "There aren't many skills that can bewitch the undead. It seems you've gained another remarkable hero."

"You truly deserve to be the trader I chose. I have high hopes for you!"

After the scholar finished speaking, he waved his hand and sank the Dread Knight into the Lake of Stars, perfectly accepting this gift.

"Alright, I'll keep my promise. You can learn a special skill from me. Since the Dread Knight is a Tier 6 unit that has been upgraded, I'll also give you a special gift."

Now, witness the power of knowledge!

Su Mu strode forward, grasped the ball of light belonging to the Wisdom Technique, and began to comprehend the new skill.

In a vast ocean, a tiny cell differentiates into multiple cells, beginning an extraordinary evolution. From small to large, from ocean to land, from land to air. In the realm of elements, in the chaotic void, in dreamlike realms, countless living beings and the dead construct worlds, giving birth to countless civilizations and knowledge.

From ignorance to wisdom, it is only after witnessing everything that one can grasp the secrets of the world of heroes.

[Mastering Basic Chaos Wisdom: Able to master all types of level 3-4 magic (can be learned even without elemental mastery), can access chaotic knowledge in the magic guild without being corrupted, cannot be detected by divination, and will possess chaotic characteristics when casting magic.]

Primary Chaos trait: Magic effects fluctuate between 50% and 150%, unaffected by Magic Mirror or Counter.

Commentary: Strength and weakness are relative; I roll the dice, and even the gods cannot predict the outcome.

"This is your choice! Good luck!"

The wandering scholar seemed somewhat surprised to see Su Mu acquire the Elementary Chaos Wisdom Technique. Since Su Mu's knowledge was traded, he couldn't fully control it. Perhaps this was a gift bestowed upon Su Mu by Chaos.

Since the number of units traded exceeded expectations, the scholars also showed their goodwill.

After the scholar disappeared, he left behind an exquisite ring, engraved with special symbols of the four elements, nothing out of the ordinary.

Cat's Ring (Unknown Level Treasure): A treasure that seems to have no use, but sometimes it may bring a bit of good luck.

Evaluation: It won't take up a treasure slot, and it might even grow alongside the hero.

Su Mu picked up the ring and touched its face. There was no fluctuation of magical power, no wonder it didn't take up any treasure slots. The number of treasures a hero can carry is essentially a matter of magical power tolerance. Since the other party has no magical power consumption, it's no different from ordinary items; they can carry as many as they want.

But Su Mu felt that the wandering scholar's treasure was definitely not an ordinary item. He put the cat ring on his middle finger and suddenly had a feeling of enlightenment.

With so many heroes under his command promoted, he, as the governor, naturally accumulated sufficient governing experience.

Having experienced this extraordinary battle, you have gained a better grasp of yourself and your hero, but it must be said that sometimes war really requires a bit of luck and a lot of money.

Learn the basic Money Luck spell: +1 Attack, +1 Defense

[Basic Money Luck Spell: Increases the unit's luck by 1 point. If you spend a large amount of gold coins this month, some judgment skills that require luck will be more favorable to you.]

Comment: In this world, money can buy even luck; as a lord, you should understand this even better.

Su Mu stared blankly at the ring in his hand, never expecting it to be a luck spell. Although the path of the governor makes it easier to master skills like leadership, luck, and diplomacy, it's not a given.

Having the Eight Kings Palace allows him to more carefully control his path to advancement, especially the skill improvement of his subordinates, which is actually greatly influenced by the subtle effects of the art of governance.

But when it comes to oneself, it's not so easy. It takes sufficient foundation and a bit of luck to get on the right path.

The Money Luck Technique sounds strange, but it's likely related to his long-term rule over advanced financial management, coupled with his constant struggle with the enormous amounts of gold needed to recruit soldiers. As the saying goes, what you think about during the day, you dream about at night; it's not surprising that he grasped this skill.

Of course, special skills are also related to governing buildings; otherwise, how could one so easily master these extraordinary skills?

He glanced at the cat's ring again. He was well aware that the Arts of Governance and the Arts of Luck were linked. But now that he possessed the Arts of Chaos Wisdom, could Luck have an effect?

He felt he had to give it a try; there was a lot to learn about it.

Su Mu left the dream and returned to Bear Fortress, only to find that the revelry had come to an end and the soldiers had returned to their empty rooms to rest in their dreams.

They hadn't had a good night's sleep in a long time since the war started, but tonight they finally did.

Without alerting anyone, Su Mu simply climbed the city wall alone, carrying his newly acquired treasures, and gazed at the icy land to the north.

The war continues. Can the North hold out? With Ullr's defeat, will the Undead Grand Duke launch a new attack? Eldon has a new commander; where will the war go? What are the aims of the Void Cult and the demons? Are the fortress's support reliable, and can they repel Isildur?
A thousand and one thoughts are swirling in my mind.

The soldiers could rest and sleep, but he couldn't.

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight; this is the fate of the consul.

【苏木（执政官）：攻击5（21），防御5（6），咒力7（24），知识5（14）。

Charm 85, no elements.

Traits: Lord of the Plains, War Archon, Elton's Hope Star.

Skills: Advanced Governance, Advanced Earth Elemental Mastery, Advanced Alliance Leadership, Intermediate Union Magic, Basic Chaos Wisdom, Basic Money Luck.

Treasures: Titan's Sword, Titan's Breastplate, Dragon Tooth Necklace, Lion King's Shield, Ring of the Dead, Crown of Wisdom

(End of this chapter)