Act 46: Valhalla's Growth (Part II)
Hearing Monica say this in a mechanical tone, Brando was almost stunned, and couldn't help but blurt out, "Valhalla is a replica of Babbel!" Monica, do you know the legend of the Age of the Gods? ”
Monica came back to her senses, and hurriedly shook her head, and her tone suddenly returned to normal: "No, lord, I don't know. ”
"Wait, how do you know that?"
"No, I don't know, but since the World Tree Fortress was upgraded, I, as one of its directors, seem to have this knowledge automatically appeared in my mind," the Light Spirit Maiden replied busily, "I can't say more." ”
Brando was slightly stunned and calmed down: "In other words, Valhalla is likely to be a creation from the age of the gods?" ”
"I'm not sure, my lord."
"Forget it, at least we know it's ours anyway." Brando waved his hand, deciding not to dwell on these messy issues: "Let's get back to the original topic, in that case, I'm only going to build the Elven Arrow Tower on the Loop. So all I need to build is twenty arrow towers, Monica. ”
"I see, my lord. However, the realm now needs more mana and material rations, and the ones you have allocated to us may not be enough. Monica replied respectfully, "Thanks to your lordship, Valhalla has grown fast. ”
Brando bared his teeth, Monica didn't mention it, but when he mentioned it, he remembered the mountains of colorless transparent crystals he had seen under the World Tree before. These things are an illustration of the wealth that this World Tree Fortress has consumed for half a year.
But that's just the beginning, each arrow tower on the list needs to consume nearly 200,000 mana, as well as a huge amount of supplies. Mana can also be transformed with crystals, and the material must be transferred from the territory in the same way.
He couldn't help but groan in his heart: "From now on, the proportion of magic crystals produced in the Black Forest for you to use will be doubled from twenty percent. In terms of supplies, I'll let Yuta and Antitina satisfy you first......"
"Thank you so much, my lord." Monica, the spirit of light, flew excitedly in the sky.
Obviously, she said so much before, in fact, for this sentence.
But Brando actually knows better than she what a higher-level magical territory is. The Elven Arrow Tower is just the beginning. With the Elven Arrow Tower. Archers and ballistas are needed first, wizards and magic apprentices second.
All of this required money, and Brando rubbed his forehead and asked, "How's the Wind Shooter training, Monica?" ”
"I'm about to report here, my lord." Monica immediately replied, "The Wind Shooter Hall has been built, and the first soldiers to be trained are mainly tree spirits from the Ring of the Trade Winds. Later, it took in some elves from other places, such as some wind elf mercenaries and wild elf refugees from the north, but from the third batch onwards, humans were the main source of soldiers; But judging by the degree of completion of the training. The elves are still the best wind shooters potentially—"
As Brando expected, the number of elves in the human world was not very large, let alone a place like Toniger. As for the elves' archery talents, which far surpass those of humans, this is also reasonable.
However, when he heard Monica read that there were now four hundred and sixty-five tree elf wind shooters in the army, one hundred and eighty-seven other elven wind shooters, and only one hundred and sixty human wind shooters, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned for a moment, and turned around and asked, "Why are there so few human beings?" Could it be that the elimination rate is too high? ”
"That's also a factor. Your Lordship. ”
That's when a voice interjected. Brando turned around when he heard this familiar voice, and sure enough, he saw Flo walking over with a straight face. The wild elf girl came to him with a few rolls of parchment and replied: "But the key reason is the strange rules you have set up by your lustful lord - you must be a girl to become a wind shooter - most of the humans in Tonigel are refugees, there are few women, and even fewer meet the requirements in terms of physique and age, plus the elimination rate, there are naturally very few left." ”
The elder sister of the wild elf glanced at her lord—she was dressed very differently than before. Since the card was composed as the White City Vanguard, her attire has also changed from the original mercenary uniform to a more formal elemental robe. It's just that the robe is still monochrome, this is because of the drastic drop in rank--and then said lightly: "Now everyone in the entire territory has long known about your special hobbies, lord, although it is normal for a normal man to have such fantasies, but Flor also hopes that the lord will pay attention to his reputation." ”
"What!?" Brando was directly stunned: "When did I set such a rule?" ”
He suddenly thought of something, and couldn't help but run to the tree wall to take a look, and sure enough, he saw a large number of elf and human archers training in the direction of the Wind Shooter Hall on the ring road, all of them were women. And all of them are highly qualified women. I almost didn't dazzle him.
Brando hurriedly took a deep breath and turned back to ask, "What's going on?" ”
He never dreamed that after months of not asking about Valhalla's development, this damn World Tree Fortress would build a real women's army for him. Of course, it's not that it's bad, and of course Brando wants his men to be pleasing to the eye, but as an army, men are indeed much more convenient than women in many ways.
"This ......" Monica hesitated for a moment before replying, "Valhalla's Wind Shooter was originally inherited from the Princess Guard of the Silver Elves, so ......"
Brando paused.
Of course he understood what the Silver Elf's Princess Guard was. The name Princess Guard does not actually mean that this army is the guard of the Silver Elf Princess, but the name is actually a metaphor, because every warrior in this army of archers is the most prominent woman of the Silver Elves.
According to the setting of the Amber Sword, it can even be said that this army is the Amazonian warrior of Vaynd's history.
After listening to Monica's words, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned, probably never dreaming that he would inherit such an army.
"Princess Guard," he subconsciously asked, "Could it be that Valhalla's Wind Shooters have the same combat effectiveness as the Princess Guards in history?" ”
That's an army of the Silver Elves and the Dragon King's cavalry.
"Of course not," but Monica immediately dispelled his expectations, "After all, the Wind Shooter is only the first rank of Valhalla, and it can only be said to be a simplification of the Princess Guard in terms of form. ”
"And what is it capable of?" Brando asked.
"Your lord, you'll find out for yourself."
In fact, there was no need for Monica to remind him that Brando was already looking in that direction. On the lower level of the loop, behind the Hall of the Wind Shooters is a huge training ground. The first group of Dryad Wind Shooters were fighting each other in groups, and Brando immediately saw the elven females looming. In his mind, there was only one type of spell effect that had such a characteristic.
"Invisibility?"
"Yes. Wind Shooters are typical field troops, and their greatest ability is to be able to steal continuously for a short period of time during battle, or to sneak for long periods of time before fighting. Monica replied, "But the current Wind Shooters in Valhalla are also equipped with Wind Shooter armor of your own design, Lord Lord, so in fact they also have the ability to fly and glide for a short time—"
Martha is on top!
Brando couldn't help but feel a surprise in his heart after hearing this, and it was conceivable how much of a role a shooter who is good at stealth can be used on the battlefield. One of the major drawbacks of the archer on the battlefield is the lack of hand-to-hand combat ability, and it is easy to spot, and generally speaking, the archer's formation may collapse immediately if approached by cavalry.
But wind shooters are obviously completely different, they don't even need protection. Once approached. Immediately close the distance with the flight ability provided by the Wind Shooter's Cloak, then use stealth to re-enter the masked state and wait for the next shot.
Sky! Brando can only imagine how horrible that would be. But the only problem now is that the number is still too small, otherwise this war will come in handy.
Thinking of this, he suddenly thought of something, turned around and asked, "Flo, is there any new news from Denel's side?" ”
"Not this time, my lord." Flo replied with the same look, "This time it's news about a certain Lord of Madara, and someone from Sylman's side who has received the favor of an adult has asked our messenger to bring back the news. Just as the adults expected. The army of the undead has begun to converge in the Yusong region. ”
"Blood Staff." Brando closed the lord interface with a 'snap', and he stood up suddenly: "The undead have already begun to move, so the time for Count Denel to set off should be soon." It was a little earlier than I expected, and it seemed that there must be some new development on the part of the Grand Duke of Anlek, which made him feel a little imminent. ”
"Her Royal Highness the Princess asks when you will depart? Your Excellency? Flo replied.
"Your Highness the Princess?"
Brando was slightly startled, and there was a sudden commotion on the side of the square. He looked up just in time to see Her Royal Highness the Princess and her group coming from the Tower of the Moon—they must have come up to the square by entering the hall in the center of the World Tree via the Guò Loop.
Her Royal Highness passed through the middle of the square with several female officials, and she glanced at her younger brother, who was tied firmly by the roots of the ancient tree. Brando then noticed that he hadn't been reminded for a moment. His Royal Highness the Little Prince seemed to have completely succumbed to the obscenity of his tentacles, his face was reddened, and his sword was bounced out, and he was 'panting' there.
Princess Griffiin couldn't help frowning when she saw this scene and shook her head slightly.
She walked up to Brando, took a breath, and then whispered, "I haven't seen you in a few days." Mr. Brando is still in the same spirit. ”
"Your Royal Highness Princess......" Brando was a little embarrassed, after all, he tortured someone else's younger brother, the future king of the kingdom, like this. It would have been okay if Her Royal Highness the princess hadn't seen it, but I didn't expect to be bumped into by the other side without checking for a while.
"I'm not here to do this, Lord Count." Her Royal Highness shook her head: "I'm here to say goodbye to you, and by the way, I want to ask, when do you plan to leave for Viero?" ”
"Goodbye?" Brando was stunned.
"I intend to make a return trip to Vlada first, where the envoys of Olverwell and Lantonyland are still waiting for me, and besides the news has been sent from Mr. Eco and his fiancée that they have left for Wallendenburg yesterday, and that the Grand Duke of Lantonyland has this time carte blanche to act on Lantoniland's behalf—" She paused, "so time is running out for me. ”
Brando's mind was on. He was silent, in fact, he had just received the news of the undead from Flo, and he knew that the time was ripe. But I didn't expect Her Royal Highness the princess to come down so quickly.
"Mr. Brando, are you going to leave for Vlada with me?" The half-elf princess paused and asked again.
Being able to walk with the eldest princess, Brando is naturally eager to do so. However, he hesitated for a moment, and finally shook his head: "No." Not necessarily. Her Royal Highness the Princess. I have other things to do, so you can go there first and meet you in Wallendenburg. ”
Princess Griffiin looked at him, and there was no look of surprise in her silver eyes. In fact, she already knew where Brando was going, and she muttered, "Are you going to take those Cruz people with you?" ”
"Yes," Brando nodded, going to the Frost Forest was actually in a way to help the Cruz, so of course he had to take these guys with him. But most of the Cruz knights were dragging oil bottles, and he thought for a moment before replying, "All I need to do is bring Lorena and her fiancé." Veronica should go over there to join me too. ”
"Can you make it?" The princess asked.
"It should be." Brando nodded.
Although the Frosted Forest Labyrinth is a legendary dungeon, it is actually not very large. What's more, he doesn't have to fight with the monsters inside, the best idea is that Anlek has already obtained the Dragon's Heart, and then he just needs to grab things from the cultists.
There is no psychological burden either.
"Then I'll leave it to you," Princess Griffiin looked at him, the trust in her eyes evident. She whispered, "Magdal, she'll leave it to you—"
"Don't worry, Your Highness Princess, Princess Magdal is also my friend."
"I see. Mr. Brando. Then I'm relieved. ”
"But I have one more reluctant request, Your Highness the Princess." Brando said suddenly. He looked at the future princess regent of Eruin and hesitated, to be honest, he wasn't sure if the other party would agree to his request.
"Huh?"
"Actually, there are two demands, first, I want Freya to be in command of Vlada this time. Second, I hope that this time Prince Haruzer will come with me to the Frost Forest. ”
Brando's words are clear. There was an immediate silence.
The princess was silent for a moment: "The first request, I have already said, Mr. Brando. The military command of both realms is left to you, and it is up to you to decide who will be their commander. ”
"As for the second request......" The half-elf girl was slightly silent, after all, it was her only brother. She gave all her hope that the other party would be able to sustain the kingdom. Of course, she hoped that Haruzer would be stronger. But that doesn't mean she can put her brother at risk.
Although Brando doesn't say it, she also knows the dangers of the Frost Forest. After all, it was still within the territory of the Eruin Kingdom, and most of the disasters in Viero's province came from the direction of the Needle Hill Road, and as a princess of a country, she could not have heard of these rumors.
"Can I know why?" Finally, she asked softly.
Brando hesitated, of course he couldn't say that he wanted to take this little prince to farm dungeons and equipment, accumulate a little experience, and at the same time, it was best to make him more independent. He thought for a moment, and finally replied:
"I think Haluzer ...... His Royal Highness the Prince...... It takes a bit of grinding. ”
"Isn't it okay anywhere else?" Griffiin frowned.
"Of course, but we don't have much time left. Now that I have this opportunity, I think maybe I should let him go and go his own way. ”
Brando replied earnestly, and he looked back at the little prince who was tied up and asked, "Your Royal Highness Prince Haruzer, are you afraid?" ”
"I ......" The little prince was strangled to the point that he was about to cry, but he looked at his sister, and then at this terrible teacher, and finally could only say pitifully: "I, I am not afraid......"
Griffiin couldn't help but sigh when he saw his brother like this. Of course, she knew that her brother was not willing. But it was precisely in this way that she relented and nodded earnestly.
"I see, Mr. Brando, Haruze and he'll leave it to you."
Haruzer looked at his sister with tears in his eyes. The sad look at that moment made Brando suspect that he had not taken him from his sister, but had been abandoned by Her Royal Highness the Princess.
But Her Royal Highness was obviously more hard-hearted than Brando had imagined, and she didn't even look at her brother, and said to Brando, "Then I will take my leave, Brando." ”
Brando nodded, slightly moved in his heart. There is no doubt that for the current princess, Haruzer is undoubtedly one of the most important people to her. She had given the little prince into his hands even more than the meaning of handing over the Keystone to him at the time.
It can be said that if something happens to Haruzer, her persistence and hope will be of little value.
Brando turned around: "Flo, go and ask Miss Freya to prepare, we're ready to go." ”
He commanded succinctly.
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(PS: At the last moment of the update, the background was actually stuck.) I want to die...... Your mighty baboon is gone...... )