877. It's been so long before you're going to get promoted, a vampire you'd better review yourself!
"The goal of action has been confirmed! Mistress Murphy, in the swamp directly in front of your defenses lies one of the largest arsenals of gnolls at the moment, and the Nightkin under the command of the Earl of White Mountain paid seventeen casualties to confirm the location.
The good news is that the amount of explosives in that arsenal is staggering, and if destroyed, it will definitely reduce the number of firearms at the hands of the gnolls.
The bad news is that Xu Gesen has sent all the Hunters out to guard it, and even the patrols around it are his own guards, even in the environment of the Dark Mountains, these guys are definitely the best of the best. β
Three hours before the start of Operation "Three Days Miracle", the five pairs of wheels, as the commander-in-chief of the operation, described the details of the operation to Murphy's headquarters in detail.
A psionic sandbox is placed in front of you, and the starting and destination locations of the player's army are marked.
The two places were only ten kilometers away in a straight line, and the gnolls' arsenals were just outside the fire projection range of the Maginot Line, but they were cunning enough to be in the swamp that even the vampire air force could bomb it with precision.
There are pros and cons to Avalon's blessing on the filthy swamp, and those strengthened plants are not even afraid of flames, which greatly diminishes the effectiveness of incendiary bombs.
"The Gnolls should be more than just one arsenal, right?"
Murphy frowned and looked at the terrain in front of him, and he asked:
"And Whitson's not here?"
"The Chosen Overseer should be overseeing the battle close to the Crimean fortress, there is no reason to explain its actions, we reckon its goal is to take the northern stronghold and make a long drive into the Kafhoka area."
The five pairs of wheels explain:
This is currently an explanation that is more in line with the goals and needs of the Jackal army.
The Crimean Fortresses, which had already been breached by the outermost line, were more of a bone to gnaw on than the heavily defended Maginot Line, and their attack there forced General Baldwin to withdraw to support the rest of the line.
This also provided strong support for the attack of the gnolls in the other segments.
But this is not a bad thing for us, the lack of the Golden Defense has greatly increased the success rate of this combat operation, and we don't even need to wipe out the defenders there, we only need to detonate that arsenal to suppress the Jackals' increasingly rampant self-detonation tactics lately. β
"But have you ever considered that this might be a trap?"
Lady Adele, behind Murphy, asked:
"With the support Xu Gesen has received so far, the elite forces of the Bloodscar Clan may be staying in the swamp in a hidden way, and according to the information we have received, the number of goldsmiths of the Bloodscar Clan will not be less than four."
"If that happens, then you have to do your best."
The five pairs of wheels made the end and said:
"Our goal is to destroy that area at all costs, and in order to do so, not only will the ground attack, but the shamans, led by the Locke brothers, will also use the means of earth movement to approach the arsenal from underground.
This is equivalent to double insurance, and we have also applied for enough bombs for players of the Blood Vulture Clan.
Although the current swamp environment greatly inhibits the destructive power of incendiary bombs, they can still be harmed by ultra-low altitude bombs. β
"But doesn't ultra-low-altitude bombing mean"
Although he understood the significance of the player's operation, Murphy's brow never lifted when he heard the five pairs describe the details of the battle.
He said:
"This is a one-time kill, and with the effective range of the incendiary bomb, the vampires can't avoid the burning fire below, and even if they are lucky enough to survive, they won't be able to take to the air in a short time. You really didn't plan to come back alive? β
"Well, we must die there, and this death must be brave and tragic enough to fill the soldiers on the battlefield with the will of the same enemy to survive the frenzied revenge of the gnolls for the next three days, and only this foreshadowing can bring a considerable morale boost when the second phase of the three-day miracle is completed."
The five pairs of wheels said in a deep voice:
"If the time and place are right, we can even completely crush all the gnolls entrenched near the Midwestern defense line at the completion of the Three-Day Miracle Campaign, and ShΓΌgesen will use most of his forces in the Crimean fortress to weaken its available forces in other directions.
While the Splitclaw Clan's collective engagement in the war has left it with enough manpower, the gap between the gnolls and the warriors still exists, and if we nibble on the hardest bones, the gnolls will lose their fighting spirit and retreat.
They will, of course, regroup.
However, the god-killing operation is already in progress, and as long as we wait until Lord Pa Ying launches an attack, then everything will be fine. β
"Counting the time, they are gathering at Fort Courage today."
Murphy nodded and said:
"With the execution of the Lord, we can hear the clarion call for war over there in seven to ten days at most, but it will take time for them to complete their surprise attack on the Moss Valley, which means that the defense line must hold on for at least half a month.
Carry out your actions! β
The vampire lord stood up and said to the five pairs of wheels:
"I am not a good commander myself, and describing more details to me will only deepen my doubts, I believe that you are good soldiers, and you have enough courage and professionalism to complete this battle.
What I want to tell you is to do it boldly, and don't worry about the counterattack that will happen in this area for the next three days, and I will stay here with my warriors to prevent the gnolls from stepping in.
But you'd better get back before I fall."
Murphy smiled and said:
"Well, then, I wish you a victorious start, warriors."
"I wish you all the best, Lord Murphy."
The five pairs of wheels said goodbye to Murphy with a Transancian etiquette, and he turned around and left the headquarters with his adjutant Qing Dynasty veteran, Murphy breathed a sigh of relief, turned his head to Adele, who was looking at him, and said:
"Put my protective gear on."
"Don't you wear your imposing 'Battle Commander Armor'? With it, you can kill all the gnolls in the swamp alone. β
Adele asked.
Murphy shook his head and said:
"I'd really like to do that, but it's not the time for it to appear, it's a 'surprise' for Hugeson and some of the more dangerous uninvited guests who are bound to come, and since it's a secret method, it must be used at the most opportune time.
I'm going to wear normal protective gear this time.
This will allow me to push my skills and powers to the limit in the burning of potential."
"Huh?"
Adele was stunned for a moment, and then reacted, she said in surprise:
"You're going to do your Silver Trial here? Is it so sudden? β
"Suddenly? Why do you feel sudden? β
Murphy was surprised and said:
"Maxim is already a silver warrior, and you have also become a silver shadow walker in a very low-key advance, as your superior and the master you recognize, if I continue to maintain the 'glorious status' of the Black Iron Rank, let alone you, I will feel embarrassed myself.
I have a philosophy of accumulation, and I want to achieve a sense of drama that 'soars to the sky'.
And now that I've accumulated enough, I'm facing a trial where I have to give 200 percent of my energy to win, and as a leader, I have to do my duty to defend and as a leader to take the lead.
In today's scenario, fight a hearty battle against the enemies of the Transancians for the past hundred years on the Maginot Line, which we have created with our own hands
Is there a better stage than this? β
"Indeed, there is no better place to advance than in your unique identity."
Adele nodded approvingly.
As Murphy's personal intelligence officer and butler, she probably knows Murphy's personality best outside of Tracey, and her lord has a quality that attracts the attention of others, even if it is not out of his own needs.
Proud and worried about her master's decision, Sister E took out a box from the wardrobe of the command and placed it in front of Murphy's eyes, opening it to reveal a set of black swordsman's leather armor.
The familiar style, the familiar craftsmanship, and even the patterns and embellishments are exactly the same as Murphy's previous set of "Flawed Ginny Lion".
This is the work of Edward Sr.
But this time, the set of protective gear that was sent to Murphy was flawless, and even the label of his item clearly said [Old Edward's Proud Work], and its grade also reached the exaggerated level of [Heirloom Relic: Juggernaut Grade].
It's no exaggeration to call it one of the best armor on the continent.
This thing was delivered to Murphy by a wolf venom messenger from Cato a week ago, and the meaning of the representation is self-explanatory, and it seems that old Edward has also begun to take the initiative to seek a rapprochement with Murphy.
Murphy opened his arms and let Adele help him take off his coat, first put on the Far Wanderer armor with a sturdy armor piece, and then put on this perfect layer of Grinny Lion skin over the tights, but fortunately, vampires are born with a low body temperature and are not sensitive to temperature changes, otherwise this two-layer armor wearing method alone is enough for Murphy to cover a hot prickly heat.
In Adele's careful and gentle dressing, Murphy complained:
"This old thing must have heard some rumors from Lord Pa Ying, and perhaps it is also seeking to obtain the identity of a candidate for civilization, but I always feel that old Edward has some secrets, even though I have never really met him."
"What ancient man has no secrets? Master. β
Adele whispered:
"But now you have no doubt that you have the right to talk to them on an equal footing, and you are the only one who can do such a thing in such a short time."
"Well, your compliments make me blush a little, my Adele."
Murphy said in an exaggerated tone:
"Just talk about this kind of thing when the two of us are together, and don't say it outside, otherwise others will think I'm a pompous guy."
"Let them be, what kind of person you are, we followers know best."
Adele smiled and placed a red wolfskin marching cloak elaborately crafted by Brother Furry and Lady Water on Murphy's shoulders.
As if she had completed her most perfect work, she took a step back and looked Murphy's face up and down, and finally stepped forward with her helmet, Murphy lowered her head and prepared for her to put on her helmet, but the next moment it was greeted by a cold but affectionate kiss.
It is a bit rare for Adele to be so active, in the current relationship between Murphy and Trissy, Adele always maintains a fairly sensible and well-behaved image, and the occasional intimate contact with Murphy is also superficial.
But Murphy knows why this is happening.
Sister E is worried about him.
So he did not refuse this expression of affection, but stretched out his hand to put his arm around her waist, and threw himself into it, until a few minutes later, an untimely voice sounded in the doorway:
"Yo yo yo, the little couple is playing kissing games here, my old woman is better to stay away, so as not to be hated by the little ghost with a heart of flowers."
The sound of Tracey knocking over the vinegar jar made Adele take a step back and disappear into the shadows like a frightened rabbit, and also made Murphy helplessly look back at Trace, who was also fully armed.
The latter wore a rather cumbersome and extravagant vampire-style psionic robe, and behind her there were nine activated intelligent shuttles flying around her.
Murphy had to complete the Silver Trial in front of the position, how could Trace, the character of a calf guard, let him risk alone?
Especially when the golden people on the battlefield were all sent by the lord to kill the gods, the responsibility of defending Murphy could only fall on Tracey.
"Nasty ghost, if I come a few minutes late, isn't Adele here to be given by you."
Tracey complained:
"With the current tense situation in the Kerim Fortress, Xia Ni is estimated to come over soon, I don't dare to think that when the three women play a scene, what kind of excitement will be around you!"
"I have nothing to do with Xia Ni, don't talk nonsense."
Murphy replied with some weakness:
"And the future of Adele and I is in a hundred years, this is a promise!"
"Hehe, the appointment"
Triss said bitterly and blood-studded:
"I don't even have to turn on the flow of the mind to hear every part of Adele's demonic body howling and longing for your comfort, and I'm pretty good at her for three years. Alas, but it can't be helped, and who made my Murphy so tempting?
However, I have already eaten most of your good dish, and it is not a big problem for the rest of the leftovers to be cold-scorched. β
She stroked the unique locket pendant hanging from her chest, which contained sealed creation energy, which shone with a hint of fluorescence and wrapped Tracey, greatly weakening the effect of the Midnight Mistress's call on her psyche.
Murphy calls this thing "Trace's Desire Valve".
The slotted name is a testament to Murphy's dislike of the thing, and Tracey has refused to spend the best time with him for a while since she had it.
"Hmph, you don't have to guess what a filthy thing you have in your brain."
The Scarlet Witch raised her finger and tapped Murphy's head to prevent Murphy from pouring bitterness, so she changed the subject and said:
"How prepared are you for the Silver Trial? How many ancestral powers are there? I remember you swore that you would scrape together nine to complete your Silver Trial. β
"Ugh"
Murphy was a little embarrassed by the question, and he glanced at the entire page of Ancestral Power alternatives on his character card.
In addition to the Crimson Storm, Blood Slash, Night Claw, and Crimson Secret Energy that he obtained at the beginning, there are also the Eternals that Trath shared with him with the secret method, as well as the special Ancestral Power Time Elector from the Endless, which belong to Murphy's own efforts.
But beyond that, there are even more outrageous Crimson Convictions, Shadowwalkers, and Marauding Hands.
As soon as the name comes from the name, these three powers are the ancestral powers of the Blood Alliance Clan, the Thorn Clan, and the Blood Dread Clan.
And that's not all!
On the player's side, there are "Extermination" contributed by the giant shark, "Blood-eating Battle Qi" contributed by Sister Pomegranate, "Scarlet Spirit" contributed by Cheche, "Treading Wind Slash" contributed by Brother Cat, "Crimson Conscription" contributed by Brother Woo Meow, "Elimination Blade" contributed by Niu Niu, "Soul Link" contributed by Little Rich Brother, "Shadow Dance" contributed by Tooth and Tooth, and a series of ancestral powers formed by players' new cognition of power exploration.
The characteristic of these powers is that most of them are still in the "fill-up" stage, which belongs to the newly born power interpretation, which Murphy can refer to, but he cannot use it as a promotion for the Silver Trial, otherwise it is easy to have some weaknesses that will be exploited due to incomplete power interpretation.
Tracy saw the strange expression on Murphy's face, and she sensed that things had changed, so she immediately asked:
"How many ancestral powers do you have? Tell the truth! Murphy, this is no joke! β
"Ugh"
Murphy hesitated again, considering that Trisy was his closest person, and he couldn't continue to hide it, so he stretched out three fingers and shook it.
"Take less? 30?! β
Tracey was stupid, and Murphy corrected him very academically:
"39 pcs. If I delay a little longer, as more and more players break through the Silver tier, there will definitely be more whimsy about the use of power fed back to me, and I estimate that breaking through 300+ in the end will not be a problem. β
The Scarlet Witch felt that she was definitely well-informed in her life, but she had never seen this scene in front of her.
He could only cover his head and exclaim:
"Are you mistaken? How can there be so many? Oh my God, now the difficulty of fusing the power of these 39 ancestors is beyond the limit of what you can control."
"Huh?"
Murphy asked in surprise:
"Didn't you say that you could pick some of them as the main body of power fusion?"
"Yes, you can choose!"
Tracey said angrily:
"But the power of different ancestors will affect each other! Do you understand? These are interpretations of power, and you have to go through that influence if you want to get your own interpretation from them.
The more options there are, the greater the difficulty.
Murphy!
You've made a mess for yourself!
If I had known this, I should have forced you to complete the Silver Trial in the first place! The Mother of Midnight is above, you're really one. Ah, shit! I called its name, and it was screaming again.
Why are you stunned?
Undress!
Hell, see if I don't give you a hard lesson, you unruly little bastard. β
(End of chapter)