allonlinenovel Chapter 177: Incarnation and Mad Soldiers
Chapter 177: Incarnation and Mad Soldiers
Ten rounds.
The bombing continued like this for ten rounds.
It has an effect similar to that of light explosion particles or even more powerful, but can expand the range of use to hundreds of meters. Even if this combination does not destroy the bodies of the defenders on the city walls, the mental suppression is unimaginable.
And when the figures on the city wall either fall down or flee, that is the moment they can launch an attack.
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While artillery fire roared on the other side of the castle, it was time for Abes and the Minqin tribe to take action.
Because he had never seen a magic cannon before, but only magic arm armor, Mint's first reaction was the sound of thunder.
After Abes explained with a smile that these were weapons from their side, Mint also showed an obsessed expression.
Although I didn't see it, I knew it was a powerful weapon just by listening to the noise.
Such a huge noise is much greater than the noise made by spells like thunder waves, right?
"Thunder damage?" Mint asked tentatively.
Although Abes had no intention of hiding it from the Min-Qing tribe, who had become his own people, he was unable to put it into words for a moment, "...if I must say the damage of the explosion, it would be light and fire."
"It's the flame set. Is it the same type as the flame-breathing arm armor I saw the other day?"
Subconsciously, Mint understood the new weapon as a larger, noisier arm armor.
However, Abes immediately pointed out the biggest difference between the two.
The magic arm armor analyzes the spell information of the trick - Fire Arrow. After it is replicated, the range is only an awkward 120 feet.
Although the magic cannon is a little inferior in terms of technology, it is just a modified version of a catapult used to launch high-yield grenades, but at the very least it is still a catapult. In terms of range, a few hundred meters is the most basic case.
"A thunder wave with a range of several hundred meters?"
Now, Mint could finally understand what was going on over at Raven Castle.
Even without seeing it, she could guess about the effect of this new weapon.
You know, when new things, or unexpected things appear, the impact is actually far more far-reaching than you imagine.
The soldiers below can digest the battle while fighting.
However, when the same information is placed on the decision maker's desk, the time he needs to digest and understand it is the real top priority.
It was just like the soldiers on the walls of Raven Castle who passed on the news that there was a large group of "mages", but were denied by the decision makers.
If they had been able to deploy the city defense force field at that time, the number of ammunition that the magic cannon would need to fire out would have to be increased by at least one zero.
By the same token, when the information transmitted back tells you that the stones thrown by the opponent's catapult will explode, what will you think?
Their first reaction is definitely not how to defend or counterattack, but to think about the authenticity of the news and the possibility of the matter itself.
The impact on common sense will greatly delay the time required to make correct decisions.
"What should we do now? Should we just go ahead?"
Hearing that the roar of artillery fire had stopped, the Wenqiu warriors began to feel itchy.
But Abes stopped them from advancing.
"Wait a moment..."
Abes looked in the direction of the castle in the distance, frowned slightly, and thought about his next move.
The situation has shifted slightly.
According to the combat arrangements that I had made during the previous rehearsal with the artillerymen, after being bombarded, even if the enemy was a babbling child, they would know to launch defense and counterattack.
The improved spring-powered catapult has a much longer range than theirs, which means that in the absence of extraordinary people, counterattack becomes an unlikely option.
Then their ultimate method can only be to hold on and defend.
Therefore, at this moment, Abes asked the same question as the defenders who were still struggling to survive on the city wall.
It's been so long, why haven't you deployed the city defense force field yet!
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Raven Castle.
The deepest room.
Several leaders made tiny noises in the dark and narrow environment.
When the sounds became clearer, it could be seen clearly that there was an old long table in the room.
The candlelight flickered, casting eerie shadows.
Their figures were distorted in the shadows cast by the flickering flames of the candles, low and depressed.
Why not release the city defense field?
If it is turned on, they will certainly not be troubled by those magical explosives for a short period of time.
But such a choice is nothing more than drinking poison to quench thirst.
It’s like once the wave starts, there is no option to withdraw or stop.
Whoever can't hold on first will inevitably encounter failure and setbacks.
And in Raven Castle, the number of spellcasters who can provide energy for the city's defense force field is...
"If a team takes turns replacing each other, they should be able to hold out for half an hour."
"Half an hour of bombardment like that just now?"
"No, half an hour at normal combat power. If it's the same level of bombardment just now, maybe it can only hold out for ten minutes."
Well, the conclusion no longer needs to be discussed.
It can only be, "Can't turn it on!"
Once it’s activated, you’ll be truly at a dead end.
And whenever people are at their wits' end, evil forces will descend and grant them the power to distort the world.
"Do you want to use it..."
At the long table, the voices of the leaders were low and suppressed, like whispers coming from the abyss of hell.
What they were talking about and what they were preparing to use were naturally the things that could help them maintain stability after leaving General Paddy these days.
That taboo thing.
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The situation in Raven Castle was actually just as Abes had expected.
General Paddy is certainly a good leader and trainer, but when he insisted on taking the officers on a trip due to the manipulation of the gods, they encountered the lizard giants and were captured by Abes. The situation in Raven Castle would definitely not be any better.
No matter how talented he is, he is ultimately just a warlord, a superior who is still stuck in the old era.
And it is naturally impossible for the troops organized by him, which account for a quarter of the small kingdom of Wommza, to just sit here and wait.
As they gradually realized that something might have happened to General Paddy and he could not return, all the riots you could imagine broke out in Raven Castle.
And such riots are also part of the plan of the Supreme God.
In other words, it is a link between the Supreme Being and his collaborators.
[I control General Paddy to give some experience to the new giant I created. The ordinary humans in this castle are left to you.]
[…Well, although it looks like just some ordinary flesh and blood, if you filter it a little…]
The one-eyed god has taken control of Raven Castle!
As a result, violence and rage occur here all the time.
It was precisely because of the favor of a god that Abes was able to place an eye in Sweetleaf Town to observe Raven Castle at all times, and in the end, he only reported that "everything was normal."
It can be said that the spies arranged by Abes are absolutely conscientious and responsible. They have been paying attention to the situation in Crow Castle from the direction of Sweet Leaf Town.
But no matter whether it was the flames, shouts of killing, collapsed stone walls, or billowing smoke from the Crow Castle, they could not see it...
Under the cover arbitrarily arranged by the One-Eyed God, all they saw was the peaceful days in Raven Castle.
So, this information was conveyed to Abesi.
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Why was Abes intercepted by the orcs and sent into the trap set by the Supreme Being?
The one-eyed god Gruumsh created the orcs, and even if the orcs decided to change their beliefs, they could not escape Gruumsh's influence.
Such a god, even if he is extremely evil, would not easily give up his creations.
The answer is so obvious. The orcs controlled by the Supreme God were not seized by force, but they reached some cooperation with the One-eyed God.
In the past, the one-eyed god Gruumsh loaned his creations to the Supreme Being, allowing him to set up a teleportation trap for Abeth (although it failed).
Now, taking away the officers and generals of Raven Castle and returning the soldiers of Raven Castle to the One-Eyed God as a gift is an understandable transaction.
However, it is not so easy to gain the favor of God.
Even half-orcs, because their human blood has mitigated these orc genetic factors to a certain extent, can still hear the whispers of Gruumsh in their sleep, calling on them to release the violence brewing in their hearts.
What about ordinary humans?
Officers and generals left and never returned;
The country is in turmoil and they don’t know whether they are righteous or evil;
They were entrenched in Raven Castle, afraid that the lizardmen in the south would move north, but they were also afraid that the capital, less than three days away, would send a large army to quell the rebellion.
In such a complicated situation, they were... confused.
They felt all kinds of emotions, felt the ecstasy from Gruumsh, felt the excitement and joy brought by the melee and battle royale in Ravenhold;
Blood, fire, battle.
Or maybe it was the trembling and disgust caused by fear.
Under the influence of this one-eyed god, the number of Raven Castle's men was reduced by one third.
And it was not until two weeks later, that is, now, on the eve of Abes' attack on Raven Castle, that they were able to control the madness bestowed by the One-Eyed God.
Really...have you got it under control?
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Under the influence of Gruumsh's rage, all living beings will feel the emotional fluctuations strongly.
Emotionally, the influence of these gods not only makes their hearts beat faster, but also makes their bodies burn.
There were loud laughter, revelry, and all kinds of carnal satisfaction - eating and drinking, fighting and wrestling, and even using swords to feel one's own and others' blood spraying on the ground.
Two weeks later, those who were less affected united and massacred their more severely affected colleagues.
It is said that the impact is smaller, but in fact it is just a shadow that is growing quietly.
Violence still exists, otherwise why would they choose to directly kill those colleagues who were violent and disobeyed orders instead of detaining and controlling them?
When the blood spread towards them, every one of them probably felt an inexplicable smile of joy.
After resolving the civil unrest, they became irritable and gloomy, and could only be said to be trying barely to think before acting.
And now, just a few days after they stabilized the situation in Raven Castle, someone came to attack, and the first attack they made was a magic explosive that could be used at a very long distance, which was a new type of weapon that they could not resist.
So, in this room at the deepest part of the castle, they discussed their evil plan, with a hint of madness and fear in everyone's eyes.
"Open it..."
The box was opened.
The room was clearly completely sealed, but everyone felt a chill coming over them. The temperature in the room suddenly dropped, and a rotten smell filled the air.
The leaders' faces were distorted, and their eyes revealed an unspeakable fear and madness.
There are slices of meat in the box.
It's the slices of meat of those who are more violent.
In this dark room, a chaotic and evil force seemed to be growing quietly.
“Chop them up and put them into the food. Then, the people who eat the food will go to defend the city.”
"Let us... accept the blessing of the One-Eyed God. He tells us to fight, to gain experience, and to devour each other..."
"If we don't open our defenses, they will surely attack us. When they reach the city wall... haha, will they still use those bombing methods against their own people?"
They will become like that if they devour the flesh and blood of the more manic ones.
This is an experience they gained from the "Battle Royale" over the past two weeks.
This method of use is called [receiving the flesh].
After taking on flesh, those who were born became more manic and uncontrollable. The superiors who still retained some rationality called them "Mad Soldiers".
And by that time, if the enemy dared to climb up the city wall, dared to engage in close combat, and dared to mix their people with the enemy troops on the city wall.
What they need to face is the murderous intent that the crazy soldiers have endured for a long time.
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"When things are out of the ordinary, there must be something fishy going on..."
When bombarded, everyone wants to defend themselves.
It's like being slapped in the face. No one would really follow the example of the superstar's brother and turn the other side of their face to be slapped.
"They didn't open the city defense force field. Maybe they have some plan. Unfortunately, I don't think we can get any useful information from here or from their side."
"Time is running out. We'd better help them resolve the hidden danger before they prepare to launch an attack."
While Abes was thinking, he also looked at the Minqiu people.
"It just so happens that before we set out this time, I had already wanted to test your ingenious abilities in reconnaissance."
A peculiar race, not only gifted in fighting, but also possessing splitting technology, which can facilitate intelligence gathering. They should become special forces.
And now that the opponent's response methods are unclear, isn't it time to send the special forces into action?
The female warrior of the Minqin tribe named Mint was quite embarrassed. Along the way, she kept criticizing her family members for their slackness and laziness in investigating intelligence - they did not investigate the real power behind the change of ownership of the royal capital, they did not notice the expansion of the royal capital, they did not notice that Tianye Town had been transformed into Tianye City, and so on.
As a result, when they arrived at the place, Lord Abes asked them and the Minqiu tribe to carry out reconnaissance as the first task?