Heroes of Might and Magic: Grand Consul

Chapter 79 The War-Torn Griffin Cliff
As more and more spearmen rushed into the arena, the audience panicked and ran towards the back passage.

Ak dispatched dozens of griffins to the top of the viewing platform to lock onto Su Mu's location and prevent him from escaping in the chaos.

In fact, Ak had already devised this decapitation plan before Su Mu agreed to the duel.

Although this was quite bad for Ak's reputation, there was nothing that could be done. Besides, Su Mu would never have imagined that he would dare to launch a siege in the arena.

In the battle of White Stone City, everyone thought that Su Mu relied on the power of the Angry Bear Clan, but Ak saw very clearly that Su Mu was definitely the one with the right to speak.

Su Mu allowed whoever he wanted to enter the city to enter, and the final distribution of resource areas and spoils was all to build momentum for Su Mu.

Do you really think the Angry Bear family is so easy to talk to? Try having another noble cooperate with Argyle and see if he'll be so deferential.

The strong do not value the weak; they only cooperate with those they approve of. This is a rule of human nature.

In fact, when Whitestone City was captured, Ak knew that his legion could not defeat Kuraki Town. He saw very clearly that the legion that could break into Whitestone and defeat the Kyle family's legion could absolutely crush them now.

If they were to form a battle formation and engage in a head-on confrontation, Griffinson would definitely perish.

With Su Mu joining forces with Maggie, he had absolutely no chance of winning.

But so what? Even the strong have their moments of weakness.

At Longlet Castle, seemingly having gained Maggie's approval and been newly ennobled as a baron, it was the most triumphant and glorious moment of his life.

Who would have thought that Acker Griffinson would overturn the table and directly eliminate the greatest threat to the future?

As more and more halberdiers entered the arena, and the griffins sealed off the sky, Ak was very satisfied with his decisive decision.

"Let Miss Maggie out, I won't do anything to her."

If you're a man, surrender obediently and don't implicate your soldiers and lord!

Su Mu did not respond to Ak Griffinson's taunts. It seemed that there were at least 300 halberdiers lying in ambush, more than 40 griffins in the air, and even the sharpshooters hidden in the shadows had not yet appeared.

He only brought 50 shield soldiers and 10 Earthbows, while the griffins only had Gale, making them seem completely at a disadvantage.

He glanced at Maggie beside him and asked, "Ak said he wouldn't hurt you. Why don't you go to the other side and take refuge for a while?"

Maggie refused sternly: "I will never compromise with such a traitor, and besides, who would turn against their cause at the last minute before victory?"

She tossed her hair, exuding a certain heroic and dashing air.

Su Mu nodded, showing a rare appreciation for this marquis's heir.

This is no child's play; on the battlefield, swords have no eyes. Even if Su Mu shared his preparations with her, what if they fail to capture Griffin Cliff and can't arrive in time to provide support?

Facing an enemy several times their size, just standing here requires courage.

"In that case, let us hold out until the dawn!"

"Mead, protect the Marquis!"

"Yes!"

Mead emerged from the arena almost unharmed; Giles couldn't break through his defenses at all.

Since the lord had ordered him to guard the marquis, he would naturally obey. Even if Su Mu ordered him to kill Maggie now, he wouldn't hesitate.

Having witnessed the true power of governance today, Mead is now completely devoted to Sumu. No wonder the army of Cangmu Town is invincible and the generals are all exceptionally brave.

But the truly powerful core can only be one person, and that person can only be Su Mu.

"My lord, they cannot harm you while you are behind my shield!"

"I want……"

Before Maggie could speak, the arrows had already struck, the clang of metal on metal creating a deafening roar. Griffinson had lost his patience.

Seeing a warrior beside her shot in the arm, enduring the pain to break the arrow and continue fighting, Maggie finally became more obedient and hid behind a giant shield.

"All shield bearers, listen to my command! Guard the key steps and stand your shields in defense!"

"Order!"

The arena's viewing platform is at the highest point, and below it are all circular seats. Even if the spearmen are numerous, they have to form long lines and climb up if they want to launch a surprise attack.

Su Mu ordered the shield bearers to guard both sides of the passage. Even if the enemy outnumbered them, they wouldn't be able to maneuver effectively; at most, three to five people could attack the shield bearers from above. Faced with such fierce hand-to-hand combat, Su Mu naturally had nothing to say.

"Stone Skin Protection!"

He cast defensive spells on the shieldbearers, commanded the Earth Bow to restrict the spearmen in the distance, and created a swamp.

The griffins in the sky maintained their blockade, fearing that Su Mu would escape using the speed of the wind, and therefore did not send too many troops to surround him. In Ak's plan, as long as Su Mu was surrounded and prevented from escaping, everything would be settled once his griffin army set off from Griffin Cliff in the city and descended upon the arena. The resistance from the other side would only be a last struggle before death.

Looking at Ak's confident declaration, Su Mu found it somewhat amusing.

Do you really think the griffins from Griffin Cliff can fly over here?
Didn't Ak realize that he was missing a key figure by his side?

……

The gates of Longlet Castle were wide open, and the guards stood frozen on the city walls, somewhat at a loss.

At this moment, a commander rode up and said, "Lady Maggie has personally opened the gates and mobilized reinforcements from outside the city to enter and suppress the bandits. Do not panic, just stay on the city wall!"

Immediately, a large number of archers, shield bearers, and griffin troops entered through the city gates and headed straight for Griffin Cliff in the military area.

The guards on the city wall immediately verified the spell seal and found that it was indeed the city lord who had opened the city gate. The general then ordered the soldiers not to meddle.

As the city's garrison commander, he was aware of the factional infighting within Longlet Castle, but he didn't want to get involved. Now that he didn't have to lift a finger, that was for the best.

When the cavalry commander took control of the army, he revealed his true identity, which was none other than Ouling, who had been in the arena just moments before.

Because of his previous experience at Longlet Castle, Orling always wore tight-fitting armor, and no one could spot him among the shield bearers.

Therefore, after the first battle, Su Mu sent him out to prepare to welcome the army that had arrived at Langlitburg.

To be honest, Su Mu had no intention of letting Griffinson off the hook, but the other party made the first move, which prompted Maggie to open the city gate.

If Griffinson hadn't made a move, Su Mu would have captured him in the arena and handed him over to Maggie. The army had come just in case, and now that "just in case" had indeed happened.

Heroes governed by the art of governance have the ability to make contact at any time.

"The lord is trapped in the arena; all lords, follow me and enter the city immediately."

The shieldbearers and Earthbowmen seized Griffin Cliff to cut off reinforcements, while the Wild Griffins rushed to the arena to protect their master!

278 shield infantry, 230 earth archers, and 40 wild griffons—this is a force sufficient to flatten Griffin Cliff.

Since the military quarter of Longlet Castle was also built on the edge of the castle, from Orling's current perspective, he could already see the Griffin Legion gathering on the cliff edge, preparing to head to the arena in response to Griffinson's call.

Without delay, Orling immediately surrounded Griffin Cliff with the shieldbearers and the Earthbow, while the remaining Wild Griffins chased after the griffins in the air, and a fight broke out along the way.

"Fire arrows!"

Ouling took the initiative, using his Soul Archer trait to launch a stealthy sneak attack with the Earth Bow.

The griffins, having taken to the skies, failed to detect the force and suffered immense damage. Griffins fell from the sky one after another, with hundreds dying in the first wave.

There was clearly a hero in command at Griffin Cliff, none other than Pep Griffinson from the previous banquet, but he never expected anyone to ambush them at the cliff edge, let alone that the enemy's firepower was so fierce.

"Quickly, griffins, prepare to charge! Get close to those ranged archers and tear them apart!"

After all, the griffin is a Tier 3 unit known for its speed, and it was able to close in on the archers with a single dive.

They expected the griffins to unleash a massacre upon approaching, but instead, they were met with massive shields. Staring at these sturdy shield bearers, the griffins cruelly swung their giant claws, attempting to tear them apart, only to be met with an unprecedented recoil, instantly felling another large group of griffins.

Pep stared at the scene before him, rubbing his eyes repeatedly, thinking he was hallucinating. But no matter how much he rubbed, he couldn't change the utter defeat before him.

Nearly 200 griffins were wiped out in two waves of attacks.

Even if Griffinson spends a lot of money to mass-produce troops and absorb soldiers from other families, he can't withstand such attrition.

Helpless, Pep could only recall the remaining griffins and fly them to the top of the nest. He wanted to send a few griffins to deliver messages, firstly to tell the chieftain that they had been attacked and requested support, and secondly to request reinforcements from Griffin Cliff, which was controlled by the family outside the city.

After all, the Griffin Cliff's forces within the city are limited. If more Griffins can be recruited into the city, they will surely be able to turn the tide.

However, the griffin had only flown a short distance when it was pierced in the chest by an arrow from afar, and fell off the cliff with a mournful cry.

"Who is commanding the attack? How can their archery skills be so terrifying?"

Pep couldn't comprehend this absurd archery at all. He looked from hundreds of meters away and saw a dashing archer standing on a boulder, aiming at any prey that dared to fly away from there.

"Oling!"

At this point, Orling naturally removed his heavy armor. He waved to Pep, then crossed two arrows above his head, warning the enemy not to leave the area.

The Earth Bow sealed off the airspace, while the shield bearers advanced step by step toward the cliff top. Everywhere, the sounds of claws clashing with iron shields filled the air. The flames of war ignited Griffin Cliff, visible to all the citizens of Longlet Castle.

However, Pep was already struggling to stand. Faced with the unstoppable advance of the shield bearers, his legs trembled uncontrollably, and only one thought remained in his mind.

"Griffinson is finished!"

(End of this chapter)