Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 27 Leaving
Before anyone could open the door, the other party violently broke it open.

The newcomer was fully armed, his entire body covered in thick magical armor, with a giant sword at his waist. He was over two meters tall and exuded unparalleled power.

Swordsman (Castle Tier 1, Level 4 Unit): Attack 10, Defense 12, Damage 6-9, Health 35, Speed ​​5, Size Medium.

Element: None.

Assessment: A sharp blade and a robust physique allow a swordsman to win in evenly matched battles.

Swordsmen are Langlitburg's highest level of military force. I didn't expect even they would be sent out. It seems that Orling has gotten himself into quite a bit of trouble.

The swordsman captain looked around the room and said emotionlessly, "Ouling is your direct subordinate. He has absconded and gone missing. You need to come back with me to investigate!"

Su Mu did not compromise: "He has nothing to do with me anymore. He has been staying at the Griffinson family's residence these past few days to teach archery, which is common knowledge."

As you've seen from your search, Orling isn't here.

A large group of swordsmen searched everywhere, but found nothing: "Captain, there is no trace of Ouling."

I asked the steward and the maids, and they confirmed that he hadn't returned for the past few days.

The swordsman captain paused, but still wouldn't let it go: "That's also related to you! If he escapes, you will be punished along with him."

Upon hearing this, Su Mu was both angry and amused. Could it be that by keeping a low profile these past few days, the other party really thought he was an easy target?
The longsword was drawn, pointed directly at the opponent's nose. The swordsman reacted swiftly, drawing his own sword in an instant, only to find the ground muddy and impassable.

"Giving you permission to search is a sign of my respect for Longletburg. Don't push your luck!"

An argument broke out inside the room, and immediately outside, the sound of clashing weapons arose. The earth's bows were nocked, and stone arrows were aimed at the swordsmen, surrounding them completely.

Feeling the terrifying threat of the elemental arrows, the swordsman captain's expression instantly changed: "Su Mu, are you going to betray us?"

The swordsmen were seasoned veterans, and this was Langlitburg territory; he didn't believe Su Mu would dare to attack with just a single archer. But the opponent's extremely fierce aura made it impossible not to believe that this hero was truly capable of doing something incomprehensible.

Just as the two sides were at an impasse, Baron Eugen entered the house and shouted, "What is going on? Captain Moses, you have broken into my residence without cause and are trying to take people without my permission. You have no respect for me at all!"

And you, Su Mu, this is the captain of the swordsmen, deeply trusted by Lord Rex. How could you possibly fight him? He's not one of those lowly centaurs!

After the Baron entered, he separated the two sides, but intentionally or unintentionally protected Su Mu.

After all, Moses belonged to a different faction, and it was impossible to send him away easily before things were clear.

“Your Excellency, I have been ordered to search for the traitor Ouling. Su Mu has a close relationship with him and must be involved. He needs to be brought back for questioning.”

Seeing that the captain was not giving him face, the baron also put on a stern face: "Su Mu is the newly appointed mayor of Cangmu Town, appointed by the decree of Langlit Castle. The order is right here. Whose orders are you following? How dare you disobey the orders of the Eagle Family and treat an administrative official like this?"

Eugen took out the order, which was signed with Su Mu's name and bore a striking eagle emblem.

Although the swordsman held a high position, he was still no higher than the nobles and the governors. He could only snort coldly: "Since the baron wants to protect him, I have nothing to say. But if it is found that he has connections with the traitors, you'd better be careful."

After saying that, he led the swordsman squad away from the courtyard.

The slightly threatening words enraged Eugen: "Pah, what a piece of trash, daring to threaten me! Rex would be more suitable."

To be fair, although Eugen was incredibly shrewd, he did display a certain heroic toughness when it came to vying for power with the conservatives.

"Do you know about Ouling?"

The baron turned around and asked in front of everyone.

Su Mu said frankly, "If I knew, would I still be here waiting for the swordsmen to come and capture me? Besides, you are well aware of the recent situation. Ouling is staying with the Griffinson family and hasn't returned for many days."

The Baron was aware of this matter, and he intentionally pushed for it.

The Griffinson family wants to improve the skills of their archers, has high hopes for Orling, and wants to use him to break the seal on the treasure.

But no one expected Ouling to do something so outrageous. Everyone knew the injustice he suffered during the hunt was undeniable, and so much time had passed. Even if Ouling had encountered the culprit, the timing of his attack was wrong. Should he have just endured it, relied on the Griffinson family, and then sought revenge?
To be honest, the other party is one of Rex's men, who specialize in shady dealings, so Griffinson might not be able to do anything about it.

Things have gotten this far, and it's unlikely to end well. If the conservatives were to take back Mayor Kuraki's position, it would be a huge loss.

"I'm going to Griffinson. Pack your things and wait for my news. If you can get back in time, hurry back to take up your post. Otherwise, things might change."

As soon as the Baron left, Su Mu gathered his troops, ready to set off at any time.

Longletburg has become a place of trouble and should not be lingered in.

The next day at daybreak, the Baron sent word that he should leave.

Before leaving, do Griffinson a favor and help him control the sealing of a treasure.

The baron, however, added: "This is just a special request, because your archers have a longer range and can suppress this treasure so that it is not damaged too much."

If you're not sure, just go.

Su Mu then led his troops out of the city, not wanting to get involved in the trouble. A problem that even the Griffin Clan couldn't solve must be extremely dangerous.

Unexpectedly, not far from the city, on a barren hilly area, they encountered a small group of griffins attacking an enemy.

Unable to see the enemy, only a faint red arrow could be seen piercing through the forest, striking the griffin's heart, its blood splattering in the air. Fortunately, the griffin was resilient and had several hearts, allowing it to land and recover.

"Mayor Sumu, are you here to help us?"

"No time for details, quickly have the Earth Bow limit the slowing effect!"

So Su Mu was inexplicably drawn into the battle. They didn't really need to exert much effort; they just needed to shoot arrows from a distance.

"You have probably seen this bow before. It is not completely sealed and still retains some of its properties. If you think about subduing/acquiring this treasure, it will target you and launch a sneak attack at a special moment."

"When your back is turned!"

With the aid of the Earth Bow and the Slowing Spell, the griffins gradually gained the upper hand. They were still focused on suppressing the treasure.

"It used to be like this, but now something has changed. It will fire dangerous arrows at any time, as long as you stand within a hundred meters of it and keep the Tree Spirit Bow in mind."

Therefore, the clan chief consulted with the market trade manager and decided to suppress the rebellion forcefully, and then deal with the matter further.

Su Mu looked at the forest filled with magical power and was unconvinced.

They wouldn't give up a treasure unless things were beyond saving, especially since the Griffinson family still longed to revive their archer glory. Now that the Earthbow Commander is gone and the treasure is about to be destroyed, the other party is overwhelmed with dealing with these matters, no wonder they don't have time to compete with him for the forest.

With the combined power of the Earth Bow and the Griffin, the forest gradually calmed down, and the cursed bow seemed to have exhausted its curse power and was about to return to normalcy.

However, at that moment, Su Mu vaguely heard a murmur.

"I’m waiting for you!"

Come and see me!

Upon closer listening, only the roar of the battlefield could be heard; no other strange sounds could be heard.

He was certain he hadn't misheard; after all, a hero's perception was incredibly sharp. And the voice sounded somewhat familiar.

So he called a halt to the main force's attack: "I'll try to subdue it one more time!"

Su Mu entered the forest alone without any troops.

(End of this chapter)