Chapter 271: The Atonement of Camont Dotleyworth, the Mercenary Money, and the National Policy
In a battle with the Demon Pole, White's original Cauchygin Spike Shield was completely destroyed, and it could only be completely rewound as scrap metal. But now, he has obtained a skull shield that is barely close to the level of a "treasure", which not only makes others envious and jealous, but he himself is a little afraid to accept this "Atonement of Camendotliworth".
I have to say that the Great Demon Skull Shield is too powerful, and even matching the Extreme Dao Sanctuary is more than enough. In particular, the hidden attribute that may summon the "Shadow of Purgatory Ruins" for a short period of time to reincarnate, although it requires a very high professional level for the shield bearer, it is an equipment skill that can be called against the sky. And if it weren't for the fact that Camont Dotliworth's skull itself had inherited the essence of the Great Demon, coupled with the extremely high-quality alchemy materials such as "Dark Juice" and "Dragon's Breath Brimstone", with Moriarty's current alchemy level, even with the projection of the Fire Elemental Realm as a basis, it would never have been possible to develop the attributes of the Skull Shield to such a vivid extent.
However, after refining this "Atonement of Camendotliworth", Moriarty also faintly felt that his alchemy skills had improved tremendously, and he might even break through again and then advance to a mid-level alchemist.
But for White himself, the strength of the Great Demon Skull Shield is not that it can summon the "Purgatory Ruin Shadow" or "Purgatory Fire Scythe", after all, reaching the high level or even the Extreme Rank is still very far away. What really attracted him was the "dark aura" that came with the shield.
Unlike the Great Demon Aura that once shone on the entire Demon Legion of the Demon Legion by Carmondotliworth, the "Dark Aura" is only a shortened version of its single nature. The only effect is to give the shield bearer a mysterious dark energy, so that the "dark element" skill summoned or used by the shield bearer will be increased by an additional level. For example, under the buff of the "Dark Aura", the "Dark Thunder Split", which originally had the power of a second-level spell, could be immediately upgraded to the attack power of a third-level spell, which is also the reason why the Great Demon hit the defenseless Sanhua Elf with black lightning that day, and almost killed it instantly.
As far as White is concerned, although his essence is not a demon camp or a dark creature, nor does he have a dark-type spell like a big demon, it is "coincidental" that he has an extremely rare anti-damage skill "Thorn Shield"! You must know that the essence of the damage rebound of the "Thorn Shield" is the "Thorn Shadow" hidden in the aura. In other words. Since it's shadow damage. It can also be classified as one of the "dark attribute" skills, so it can directly obtain the blessing of "dark aura".
Therefore, the "Dark Aura" may be just a chicken rib for ordinary Terran warrior professionals, but it is a powerful support aura that is very practical for White. Especially when he advances to the high level and even can set foot in the extreme path one day, the "Shadow of Thorns" with an additional level of promotion will definitely become the most terrifying killer feature.
Finally in the smile of Moriarty. White picked up the "Atonement of Camendotliworth". And with this unusually powerful Great Demon Skull Shield. and then with its own "shield of thorns". White has the strength to compete with high-ranking warriors.
In addition to the equipment of the three followers, Moriarty began to make a planned collective outfit for the squadrons and companies through Guò Earth Studios. The first upgrades were Warframes and Shields.
Using a "crystal softener" and a sturdy "ink crystal" from Kent, Earthstudio's apprentices and advanced craftsmen will add a two-inch-thick layer of crystal armor to existing standard armor. Increase the total weight of the armor by at least 30% on the premise of not exceeding 20 pounds. It is expected that the entire Olympian Legion will be upgraded by two teams, and that the first Crystal Iron Mixed Heavy Armored Infantry will appear in Kent and the Kingdom of Erathia.
After arranging for the regiment to change its uniforms and other important military and political affairs, Moriarty took Guderian, Tchaikov, Clausewitz, and Margaret aboard the Great Cloud and headed for the Saline of Southcona in the territory of Krulord. There, there is the heart of the entire Wolfgang Group – Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg).
From Rhineberg to Wolfsburg, the whole straight line is about 700 kilometers. The route is a long way through the borders of Erathia and Krulod and the northern part of the Hurricane Wasteland. But with the goblin airship directly patrolling the air, the demon legions scattered throughout southern Erathia, the bandits of thieves in the Hurricane Wasteland, and the border guards on the border of the orc kingdom can no longer pose a threat to Moriarty and his party.
The only thing to watch out for is a possible sneak attack by a flying demon, as well as an interception by the Krulord Sky Knights that may be encountered after entering the territory of the United Kingdom.
Although the Sky Knight is also a scarce and precious class of troops for Krulrod, and the light yì will not be dispatched, every Sky Knight has at least the rank of a mid-level warrior, and the Air Knight itself is also a powerful bird of prey such as "Rock Carving", "Lightning Falcon", and even "Thunderbird". So the two combined, the Krulord Air Knight definitely has an air combat strength that cannot be ignored, and there is even a team in history where the Thunderbird Sky Rider has a brilliant record of facing off against the dragon without falling behind.
The Great Cloud was scheduled to arrive in the early morning of two days in the morning of Southcona. At that time, Moriarty will visit the Duke of Midamoa, the magnate of Wolfgang, in his dual capacity as the master of New Rhineberg and the commander-in-chief of the Blue Crystal Chronicles-Volunteers.
"Old Crow, I would like to hire at least one reinforced squadron of wolf cavalry from Wolfgang, do you think the Duke of Midamoa would grant such a request?"
In the cabin, Moriarty and Margaret sat across from each other, and the old werewolf still habitually occupied his position in front of the magic sandbox.
"Yes. The invasion of the Demon Legion is a continent-wide race-war, so even if Krulord and Erathia are feuding, it will not affect Wolfgang's determination to completely expel the demons. Moreover, if Erathia finally misses the country, then the next target of the demon must be Krulrod. Looking away from the magic interface of the sandbox, Clausewitz said slowly: "Of course, even if it is a war against demons, Olympus still needs to pay enough commission if he wants to hire wolf cavalry. ”
"How much will it cost to hire you?" Moriarty nodded.
"For each group of wolf riders, there are no less than three Krurod gold shields."
"Three Krurod gold shields? … Not expensive. ”
Three "Orc Gold Shields" are only equivalent to about two Erathia gold coins, or even less than one Bracada gold coin, which is really cheap for Moriarty, who has long been used to being "wealthy". Of course, if it weren't for the unanimous war against demons on the continent now, in other periods, even if Moriarty paid more money, he would not be able to hire such a large number of wolf cavalry to serve himself and Erathia, after all, they are Krulrod's regular army, the important weapon of the country!
"This is already the market price that takes into account the fact that the human kingdom is currently being invaded by demons. In non-wartime, the Junker nobles in Krulod paid only one gold shield to hire a group of wolf horsemen to serve for at least one year. Of course, the employer is responsible for the cost of accommodation, food, equipment, etc. during the employment period. The old werewolf looked at Moriarty, seemed to see the other party's thoughts, and asked lightly, "Think it's too cheap?" ”
"Wolfgang's name is so powerful that it really should be more 'expensive'."
Looking back at old Crow, Moriarty suddenly sighed softly.
This is not hypocrisy or getting a cheap and well-behaved bag, it is really a military identity and knows the valuable character of the wolf rider that is tenacious, brave, and not afraid of sacrifice, and Moriarty feels from the bottom of his heart that the wolf cavalry's "cheap and good" is not worth it.
"Hmph, do you think it's the fertile Erathia or the rich Bracada? In Krulord, I don't know how many little orcs die every year because of cold or hunger, and I don't know how many orcs are forced to go into the hurricane wasteland to become bandits because of life. Do you really think that someone is born to be a thief!? I don't know what I thought, or maybe I misunderstood what Moriarty meant, Margaret on the side suddenly said angrily.
"As far as I know, as early as ten years ago, the Duke of Midamoa began to implement the 'Relief Policy' in his domain, spending a large amount of money every year to help those old orcs or orphaned orc children, and established a 'Wolfsburg Scouts', all composed of orc orphans?" With no intention of explaining to herself, Moriarty just smiled at the werewolf and asked.
"Yes, my father has been questioned by the Senate several times for this, and even other Juncker dukes have rebuked my father for 'weakening the martial spirit of the kingdom' and being a 'traitor to Krulrod'..."
Hearing that Moriarty suddenly moved the topic to his father, Margaret glared at him a little unwillingly, and then said that it could be seen that the powerful Duke of Midamoa was not without "enemies" in the United Kingdom.
"Orcs and orcs are more fertile than humans, and Krurod's land is barren and barren to support all of its countrymen. Therefore, at the beginning of the founding of the country, the Senate and the great shamans established the national policy of 'survival of the fittest'. On the side, the staff officer explained further.
"I see."
Since you can't afford to support so many people, let the old and weak die under natural elimination. At first glance, Krulord's statecraft is really ruthless, but if you taste it carefully, you can read a lot of helplessness and sadness from it.
The Duke of Midamoa's "social assistance" welfare mechanism, although it did help many hungry and poor people, was fundamentally contrary to the established national policy of the United Kingdom.
So, what exactly does this Grand Duke of Wolfgang want to do?
His "going against the tide" not only puts himself in opposition to the majority of Krullod Juncker, but also destroys the established order in the United Kingdom!
And this should never be what a mature politician should do.
Unless... (To be continued......)