After the elven archmage Recapa left through teleportation, Modesty really relaxed, and gradually changed back to her "original form", with a relaxed and happy appearance. After examining her hands and feet, and making sure that they had changed from claws back to white and crystalline fingers, she tilted her head and said to Siegel, "All right, the nasty ghost has run away." Mission accomplished, I'm going to play with Sister Janet. ”

"Thank you, Modesty. Siegel said very solemnly.

The dragon girl waved her hand to show that she didn't care, and then jumped down from the tower, making a light arc, and flew into the window opposite the courtyard with both hands on her skirt.

Edith's phantom was still there, and he waited until there was no one around before he said, "I'll go to the elves during this time, you don't have to worry about them coming to Myr City to harass you." The Mage Guild's defensive staff is a status symbol, and you are the caster that the Guild focuses on cultivating and will not let the elves bully. ”

"So this staff still has that meaning. Siegel smiled, "You could have said it earlier." ”

Edith said, "The wielder will never know this information unless he is being bullied by other spellcasters. Regarding the Commons' Spell Circle, the Mage Guild will cooperate with the elves conditionally, so you'd better stay out of it. If the elf asked, you said that you provided basic information and did not participate in the subsequent research. The half-elf's expression was very serious and solemn, and it seemed that this matter was quite important.

It seems that the association has made a plan, but I don't know whether to pit the common union more, or harm the elves more. This kind of thing that doesn't get any benefits and is risky is better to be less touched, so Siegel nodded. Promise to come down.

The phantom vanishes. Siegel was the only one left in the tower.

He looked back. only to realize that I was wrong. Margot remained stunned, lying stiffly on his back at the staircase leading down the tower, like a frozen statue. His eyes were fixed on the sun, but his eyelids could not close, they had become red and swollen, and tears were all over his face.

"Ahh

Margot's eyes were already blurry, and he couldn't see anything clearly. You can only distinguish between light and dark. He knew that the Guru was by his side, so he didn't dare to scream even if he was in pain. It wasn't until he drank the healing potion that the burning pain gradually disappeared, but his vision was still hazy.

"Take a day off, and go downstairs to find a servant to take you back." Siegel patted him on the shoulder and left.

The arrival of the elven mage solved the doubts in Siegel's heart, and the red light curtain on the horizon could only be the effect of the crimson spire after opening the magic circle. Although they and Knox share different goals, Siegel still admires the progress they have made in spells and magic circles.

The combination of Wraith and Magic Circle will contain the power of the Elven Spellcaster, so now is a good time to strike at their regular troops. If the Mid-Levels Trade Road and the City Wall Mountain Tunnel are taken as the first step in the plan. Now it's time for the second step.

Fezak and Janis approached Siegel, and they looked at each other. A tacit smile was revealed.

"My lord, are you ready to get started?"

"Yes, through secret channels, shipping from east to west. "Remember, from east to west, from south to north, take care to control the quantity," Siegel said. Let the elves burn out!"

What they are talking about is a set of plasma bolts. This weapon has a significant killing effect on the Ancient Tree of War, and can also allow human archers to recover some of their disadvantages when facing elven rangers and warriors. If it is combined with cavalry, it will change the current situation of the war to a certain extent.

However, this weapon also has drawbacks, as spells such as protective arrows and wind walls have a huge impact on it. In order to save costs, the crossbow itself can only be regarded as a refined alchemy tool, and is not a magic weapon in the true sense of the word (the ammunition magazine is magic equipment), so it is extremely ineffective when penetrating the magic barrier. Aside from surprises, the weapon can only be used at its full power when the elven caster can't protect it.

Patrols are usually accompanied by druids, who can use the power of the wind to drive away metal. However, with the appearance of red light on the horizon, this combination mode will definitely be affected. The scales of war had shifted, and Siegel felt it was time to increase the weight.

"Pay attention to the order and quantity of shipments, in order to make people think as much as possible that these things are produced by the Mage Federation, but if there are rumors that these are made by Heim Ling, there is no need to correct them, but I firmly refuse to admit it. Siegel advised: "After all, we are the big financiers in the south, so we naturally have to buy some on the surface, but pay attention to it after others have a record." ”

Fezak understood. Janis smiled and clapped his hands, "These elves have to look at them!"

"It would be nice if we could take advantage of this opportunity to win over those businessmen. Siegel thought further: "Fort Hub, Creek Town, and Waterdeep City, these places need a long time to recuperate after the end of the war, and it is time for the caravans and chambers of commerce to redivide their forces. Although Heim received a lot of gold, it could not be eaten, and it needed to rely on commerce to become something of real value. ”

"I did my best. "Most of the businessmen are very shrewd, and I almost have a vague idea of where the smuggled goods are coming from, but they don't break them," Denis said. I will try to find those who are reputable and build stronger relationships. ”

"Fezak, the matter of reclamation of the Ghost Mist Swamp will continue, send people all the way to the easternmost part of the original swamp to find a suitable location. "Originally, there might have been a suitable port on the coastline for unloading, but because of the swamp, we couldn't go directly west to the mainland, so we had to go north along the coastline, and as a result, we ended up near Ximu Town, which increased the cost for no reason," Siegel said. Because of this, the prosperity of Keiki Town has been achieved. Now that the swamp is gone, and the cloak avenue from Creek Town, Hub Fort to the top of Mora is so full of battles that it is impossible to pass at all, if we can find such a place by the sea, with the power of the elemental rune guard, we may not be able to have our own port. ”

Fezak laughed silently, his eyes narrowed into a slit. Janis thought for a moment before he understood, and then his mouth opened wide in shock. It turned out that this was Siegel's plan. Take advantage of this war. Build a huge territory. It connects the sea to the walled mountains from east to west, and then jumps out of the walls through a tunnel at the bottom of the mountain. With the advantages of magic, economy, equipment, and soldiers, Siegel will control this narrow area, which will gradually expand into a powerful territory both north and south.

In terms of area, this is not within the control of a baronial title. Even the old dukes of the Star Kingdom have few people who can have such a territory.

Fezak and Denis were thrilled, this was a great opportunity! Heim had five lords to be sealed. However, only Mor has the ground - the other people's territories are temporarily occupied by the elves. However, in the near future, there will be a large amount of land and castles to be divided, and even people like Fezak and Dennis who have no combat exploits may become lords.

"The elves must be defeated! we will win!" said Dennis.

"It's the same with Knox, it must be defeated!" Fezak knew better.

Siegel nodded, understanding very well why they were excited. "To achieve the final goal, there is a third and fourth step. So don't get too happy, or be careful to complete the task. ”

"No problem!" the two men assured with their fists against their chests.

"Alright, let's go. Call Manna and Hum for a while. Siegel handed Fezak the magic key to the storage room where the Plasma Crossbow set was kept, and told them to step back. He doesn't bother with too specific things. Your subordinates can do it well. As a lord, he can't handle everything personally, he has to be focused.

The chess game was set up by the elves, and as soon as they came up, they occupied the right time and place. Siegel dragged the pieces outside the chessboard in, and disguised himself as an elven alliance to steal the geographical advantage. But whether this is a conspiracy or a conspiracy, the chessboard can only be adjusted, and the final victory still requires a real fight.

The elves are strong, so weaken it so that the Knox will see hope of victory. Only if they are tough can forces like Siegel have a chance to survive. Gray clouds and a flood of red light have appeared, and the common union has already caused the elves to suffer greatly. Although Rikapa seems to be in a hurry, he believes that the elven archmages will definitely find a way to fight back.

"If I were an elf...... Siegel muttered with his fingers crossed and his chin propped up. "The elves are well-equipped, highly skilled, and have a high percentage of spellcasters, but their total population is not high, in other words, they can't afford to die. They will not resort to the most depleting tactics of pulling nails and attacking cities, and can only choose the key battles that will be completed in one battle. There was only one place on the entire continent that deserved their attention, and that was Waterdeep. ”

"The Knox Guild also knows this, and the spell barrier of the Tri-Peak Tower is their greatest reliance, and they will definitely protect it with all their might. Although the crimson spire is good, it is still short, so it is more than sharp, but it is not tough enough. They need the heritage and accumulation of the Three-Peak Pagoda to achieve the goal of occupying the New World. ”

The key to Deep Water City is Deep Water City. What will be the fate of this commercial city, which has been besieged for a long time, but still stands strongly, and this northern fortified city that has survived three orc sieges and seven steppe battles?

The Masked Lords, the Knox Guild, and the Elves are at war, and the Mage Guild is on the lookout. Kerry the Giant had long coveted the riches of the city, and the cavalry of the nomadic tribe sharpened their knives. Siegel wondered if it was the best time for him to step into it now, and whether he was fully prepared.

He knew very well in his heart that in addition to these six forces, there was also a powerful force lurking. For them, there was no intelligence information, only Siegel's speculation and concerns. The battle in Waterdeep is like a maelstrom - no, a group of whirlpools, colliding and devouring each other, chaotic.

Siegel bit his lip white. He was a little hesitant and a little scared in his heart. If it were his own adventure, he would gladly raise his staff, sword in hand, and shout battle horns, and stride forward. But as a lord, he has other people's lives on the chessboard of war, how can he have no scruples?

Footsteps sounded outside the door, one heavy, one crisp. The heavy one belonged to the orc Hum, and the other one was definitely Mana. Siegel let go of his teeth, took a deep breath, patted his cheek, and adjusted his sitting position.

A thought, a word, the choice will come sooner or later, and the decision must be made. He saw the two generals walk in, smiled and stood up, not at all showing the previous hesitation and worry.

The light on the sixth side of the twenty-sided dice flashed away, but Siegel didn't notice it at the time. He said in a tone full of conviction of victory: "Come, let's prepare for battle!" (To be continued.) )