Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 388 The Ninth Riverside Knight

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[Pioneer Li Wei, number 11, led his team into the wilderness and encountered a squad of superhumans under the command of Duke Frost. He killed a barbarian centurion and earned a Duke's Medal of Honor and 500 battle points.]

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Two lines of very ordinary information floated up at this moment, which Li Wei was already used to. He even had to complain in his heart that Duke Will was getting stingier and stingier. Where was the bounty? Where was the promised bounty? He hadn't given him the bounty twice already.

So, if he didn't kill the person himself, he wouldn't even get the bounty, right?

Of course, he doesn't have time to think about that right now.

"Is anyone hurt? Is nobody hurt?!"

"Alright, according to the rules, who was it just now? Everyone, please enhance your equipment one piece at a time. Listen carefully, this means enhancing three-star enchanted equipment, including weapons and vests. Don't enhance equipment that isn't enchanted, and don't enhance anything below three stars."

"Ultimately, we need to make sure everyone has a set of four-star enchanted equipment; don't even think about anything higher than four-star."

"Specifically, it includes a helmet, half-body armor, leg armor, boots, a vest, and two enchanted weapons!"

Li Wei shouted and directed the forty-two heavy cavalrymen, led by Zhao Xuanxuan, to line up and enhance their gear. On average, each of them was enchanted with a four-star seven-piece set, which was considered their end-game equipment.

This is something that must be achieved.

Of course, it is up to each person to decide what they want to enhance. What Li Wei can guarantee is that each person will have seven opportunities to enhance their abilities.

In a short while, as one four-star universal gold card after another was consumed and strengthened, this feast quickly came to an end.

Every heavy cavalryman wore an expression of immense excitement; they had never tasted such a sumptuous meal before. The lord was truly too generous.

In the previous battle, there were 74 universal gold cards. In this battle, there are 124 universal gold cards. There are a total of 42 people. This means that each person can enhance four times and still have some left over. Oh no, actually, it means that 30 people have enjoyed five enhancements!

This is a visible increase in strength. Enchanted equipment has special properties. While it's unlikely that new properties will be added when the equipment is upgraded to four stars, the existing properties will definitely be improved by at least 50%.

In addition, this is enchanted heavy armor. The full set can provide 60-70 points of defense. If you add the base defense, the total defense can reach 90-100 points.

For example, Zhao Xuanxuan, as the most gifted blacksmith, has now reached an overall defense of 110.

What does that even mean?

It's almost like Thomas the Tank Engine incarnate.

The numerical calculation formula here is 1 to 5 points of defense for an average person, including men, women, the elderly, and children.

A defense of 10 points is equivalent to ordinary cowhide, while 15 points is equivalent to a fine three-layer leather armor.

A defense of 25 points is equivalent to a regular iron-plated armor with an outer layer of iron plating and three inner layers of leather.

30 points of defense is equivalent to ordinary scale armor, and 35 points of defense is equivalent to ordinary scale armor plus chainmail.

A defense of 40 points would require a three-star basic scale armor, the kind that pistol bullets can't penetrate at close range.

A defense rating of 50 points is equivalent to a three-star basic steel plate armor.

A score of 60 or higher means you've enchanted a three-star heavy armor.

With a steel plate nearly two centimeters thick, plus the defense bonus from the enchantment, and its own normal defense stat, it can withstand the crazy spray of an AK47 at close range, and is not afraid of even a heavy machine gun.

Of course, this was all achieved with a huge investment.

From the potions for upgrading four-star warhorses, to the high-quality steel needed to forge enchanted equipment, to the nearly thirty units of magic power, to the training of personnel, and up to this very moment, at least 300,000 gold coins have been poured in.

So that Nepalese cross-border traveler died unjustly.

Isn't he strong?

Of course it's strong!
He was at least a centurion-level officer. He wasn't stupid or clueless about the impact of heavy cavalry; he just hadn't expected Li Wei's side to be so strong.

That Ni man thrust his spear at her head, and that was absolutely a masterpiece honed through countless trials, a truly peak strike!
Of everyone present, besides Li Wei and Mark, only Zhao Xuanxuan could withstand it.

Note that it's "carry", not "block"!
Her Blood Burning talent can exempt her from the impact of the Illusion Breaking talent, ensuring that she can smash the Nyonian's warhorse with a single blow without being affected!
At the same time, if it weren't for the magical runes Li Wei gave her to protect her from this fatal blow, the immense power could have sent Zhao Xuanxuan flying.

Without his warhorse, Nani would instantly become passive; otherwise, the spear thrusts from Benjamin and Javier wouldn't have caused him any stun at all.

To put it bluntly, if Zhao Xuanxuan hadn't killed his warhorse, everyone present in this battle, except for Li Wei and Mark, would have faced a one-sided massacre by the Neanderthals.

Okay, that might be a bit of an exaggeration, but Benjamin, Javier, Santiago, Grant, and the others will have to pay the price of at least five more core combatants before they can achieve a devastating victory.

Therefore, Zhao Xuanxuan is the core of the soul.

She is unaffected by the illusion.

Benjamin, Javier, and eight other River Knights serve as the core support.

The remaining 32 heavily armored knights were the main force surrounding this large core. In this brief skirmish, which seemed simple and lasted less than a minute, all 124 centaur cavalrymen were wiped out.

But what is revealed here cannot be explained simply by bravery.

This is a true example of using a single point to break through the entire surface.

Only by using your own strongest point to break through the opponent's strongest point can you create an unstoppable and overwhelming advantage.

In reality, Zhao Xuanxuan and the other 42 heavily armored cavalrymen only achieved a total kill count of 56 in this battle.

Their goal was not to kill more, but to act like a single, sophisticated, and constantly adapting massive road roller, directly crushing through the enemy lines to achieve their intended objective of breaking through the formation.

The remaining 68 centaur cavalrymen were then slaughtered by the remaining light cavalry.

In any case, this battle broadened Li Wei's horizons and he gained a lot. He also realized some of his shortcomings and how to continue to build this cavalry.

For example, right now, without any hesitation, he chose to use that five-star gold card to upgrade the Riverside Knights again.

Thus, the total number of knights in the Riverside Knights Order will reach nine, and the attributes attached to the title of Riverside Knight will be further enhanced.

Specifically, it becomes +100 Health, +100 Stamina, +10 Strength, +10 Agility, and +10 Defense!

"Duan Bowen!"

Li Wei suddenly called out the name of a heavily armored cavalryman.

"exist!"

With a loud response, a tall young cavalryman strode over, his face beaming with joy, his eyes bright and alert, exuding the vigor of youth.

In fact, he is only nineteen years old this year.

"My lord!"

When he approached Li Wei, he clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, neither humble nor arrogant, and even displaying a touch of youthful arrogance and nonchalance.

But this is actually normal, because youth is wasted if one is not reckless.

Moreover, he was not a native of this world; he was among the first batch of college-educated mercenaries hired by Li Wei.

They were also among the first batch of academy mercenaries to be naturalized, and because of their excellent performance and positive attitude at work, they were also among the first batch of academy mercenaries to be selected for the cavalry.

After several months of training, and due to his outstanding performance, he killed three superhumans in battle and was the first to obtain a cavalry card. Ultimately, he was selected as one of the forty-two heavy cavalrymen along with four other academy mercenaries who also obtained cavalry cards.

Li Wei didn't care about background, only battle results. In the two brief battles just now, Duan Bowen's performance was among the best, second only to Zhao Xuanxuan, Mark, and the eight river knights.

Of course, the others are not much worse, but Li Wei believes that the Academy Mercenary Faction should be an indispensable part of the future development of the territory.

Because Li Wei had previously accepted hundreds of academy mercenaries into the ranks.

Now they are found in all walks of life in the territory. Some have been selected as soldiers, some have volunteered for engineering teams, some have gone to the kitchen, some have become medical apprentices, or farmers, or miners, and so on. The territory does not support idlers.

Currently, although at least 80% of the academy mercenaries are quite ordinary after becoming citizens, lacking long-term plans for the future and content with the status quo, there is still a portion of academy mercenaries who are very proactive.

Therefore, as a lord, Li Wei also wanted to give them some tangible hope.

"Duan Bowen, because of your outstanding performance in past training and battles, I intend to grant you the title of Riverside Knight. At the same time, according to the laws of the territory, you will receive a house and ten acres of farmland. However, you must swear allegiance to me in the presence of the gods, and this oath will accompany your descendants!"

Upon hearing this, Duan Bowen was stunned. He hadn't expected this at all. He stared at Li Wei in astonishment, then looked around at the envious eyes of everyone around him. Finally, he realized what was happening and hurriedly knelt down on one knee in front of Li Wei. Wasn't this the class leap that all the academy mercenaries longed for?

In Ver City, he either had to take the novice lord questline and become a three-star lord by completing rather demanding tasks, or he had to join a lord with a powerful background, and then the third path was what he was doing now.

"Your esteemed lord, by the gods above, I swear allegiance to you, and my descendants will forever follow you and your descendants."

"mark!"

Li Wei called out, and Mark, a Templar Knight, immediately came over to witness the ceremony.

The ceremony was necessary. Even though Benjamin and Grant had received their knighthoods first, Li Wei had to make up for it later when he had time.

This is part of territory development and territory structure.

Finally, Li Wei drew his enchanted greatsword, completing the investiture of Duan Bowen as a knight. From this moment on, Duan Bowen could also be addressed as "Knight."

If one were to acquire a fiefdom of a village in the future, one could be called a lord.

In fact, Li Wei had already made preparations to knight some of the most meritorious and prestigious free people in the territory.

For example, Nelson, Lenos, Javier, Grant, etc. In addition, this is also to arrange the selection of people to guard the fortress.

After all, who wouldn't want to stay in a prosperous and safe city? So, those who guard the outer fortresses must be rewarded.

(End of this chapter)