Chapter 165: Interlude
Don't look at the fact that the actual harvest of tokens is only 50-60, but in order to capture these loot, the losses caused by players to the noble council are much higher. Although the number of mutilated and untimely corpses is not large. But the number of wounded soldiers who were seriously wounded in battle and carried away far exceeded this number.
In particular, some poor people who are missing arms and legs, or who have been skinned alive, must absolutely rely on the effects of supernatural forces if they want to regain their combat effectiveness. As we all know, arcane has great shortcomings in medical treatment, and it is often necessary to pay a greater price to achieve the same healing effect. So most of the time, this kind of work is to resort to the help of divine magic.
However, the Noble Council's previous actions against the Church of the 'Goddess of Wealth and Commerce' have completely annoyed the vast majority of the members of the 'Pan-Continental Church Alliance', including it. For a variety of reasons, these churches were unable to assemble cathars to sweep around the areas ruled by the noble councils. But it was not easy to get any more divine assistance from them. Even spending money on one-off artifacts has become more difficult.
At this time, the Council of Nobles relied to a certain extent on the Divine Scrolls that had been stored before the incident. Although it is not without ecclesiastical organizations outside the Pan-Continental Church League - they are also indispensable to fight the 'Pan-Continental Church Alliance'. But the reason why these non-mainstream beliefs are not mainstream is because they are somewhat different from the mainstream values of the public.
This results in their organizations often being small. Therefore, even if the aristocratic council can hook up with them, the help it can bring is not enough to make up for the gap with the 'Pan-continental Church Alliance'. If these guys appear in the army, it can also cause the morale of the soldiers to fluctuate. If there is any conflict between the two sides because of the issue of faith, then the war will really not be fought. Therefore, their cooperation is often very limited, and even a limited number of chaplains often have to maintain a sense of mystery. In order to hide their true beliefs.
As for acquiring magical items in the hands of other individuals and organizations, or looking for a roundabout channel in the middle? While this is possible, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Someone else would risk offending the 'Pan-Continental Church Alliance' for no reason and resell you a magic item? Even knees know that it is impossible, unless there are high benefits that far outweigh the risks. As a result, the cost of medical care on the part of the noble council is much higher than that of the Seven Cities Alliance.
In this way, those who are seriously injured want to recover their combat strength in a short time. has become an impossible task. Although for the battle situation in the entire Walkerson City, the impact of the gap of more than 100 people is actually not great. But in today's situation, any change could have a further ripple effect. Of course, for the players of 'Bloodstained Gray Flower', it is difficult to say whether they can see the final result of that reaction.
The cork on the silver bottle was lifted to replenish the water lost from the battle. The players, who had been busy for most of the night, began to take out the dry food prepared in advance and began to replenish their strength - although the bloody environment made the players lose their appetite, they still restrained some of their emotions in order to work,
"I knew I would have gotten some cheese to eat. The unit calories of that thing are not low. Claudia said, taking the sugar cube in her mouth. At this time, brown sugar becomes the best choice, because they are not looking for satiety, but pay attention to replenishing energy in a short period of time.
Hearing this, Barrett raised his head: "Don't think about cheese!" It's a little better than sausage bread or something, but it's just as fast to digest as brown sugar. When the time comes, if you suddenly encounter a battle, your stomach and intestines will take up too much blood, and it will be a big problem. β
Barrett was right. If you don't want to have a stomachache at that time, it's best not to have such an idea in the future. After Clematis took the chewed brown sugar with water, he reminded his friend.
But at this moment, Rielly suddenly stopped talking and joked with a smile: "If Dia had chosen halfling as a race like noodles in the first place." It seems that there is no need to worry about this kind of thing. Those little guys who eat less than 6 meals a day according to tradition are born with a good stomach that digests quickly. β
"Who wants to be a dwarf!" Claudia, who said this, immediately grimaced at Rielly. "Do you think I'm going to fall for you?"
"I'm just suggesting it to foodies, it's just that you're thinking crookedly." Rielly, who had already changed back into human form, said without changing her face.
Hearing this, Claudia immediately stepped forward and pinched the mage: "Don't think that you can fool me if you don't have a lot of convulsions lately. In our group of people, you will cheat people from time to time. Now it's just that I'm afraid of being exposed by more shrewd people, so I'm just temporarily silent. But just now your fox tail was accidentally exposed again. Oh, after all, it's a bad habit that can't be broken! β
"Where's the fox tail?" Speaking of this, Rielly deliberately made a lazy move, "Since I entered the game, someone will use my brain for me." Won't I take this opportunity to rest? β
I have to say that Rielly's acting skills in some aspects are really bad, and Barrett, who ignores the darkness, immediately grinned and turned his head to the side, out of sight and out of mind. Of course, the more important reason is that he does not want to get involved in the private affairs of his companions - for Barrett, it involves the real identities of those people. It is quite possible to answer what unnecessary trouble is bringing.
While players are hiding in the ruins and biting their ears carefully, the fighting continues in the city of Walkerson. The two camps that killed the red eyes, you come and go in this city with complex terrain. In every street, their soldiers fell forever, and the casualties of the recruited perimeter troops were even worse.
However, neither the Council of Nobles nor the City of Walkerson have stopped their offensive. For the high-level arrivals on both sides, such a battle is just a part of the 'routine'. In the eyes of those in power, war is nothing more than a game of redemption, and temporary gains and losses cannot completely affect the final direction. In this way, they are all waiting for the other party to expose a fatal mistake and then win the final victory in one fell swoop.
Of course, this kind of high-level competition has nothing to do with players like Barrett for the time being. They slowly regained their strength while hiding in the rubble. Always be on the lookout for possible enemy surprise attacks and possible accidental injuries from friendly troops. Although the body is tired, the lactic acid carried away by the blood circulation recovers quickly. But the mental tension did not subside so quickly.
Barrett, who had almost recovered, sat like that and stretched: "How is everyone's physical strength recovering?" β
"Eighty-two percent." The anvil with his back against the wall squinted and whispered.
Then Lalu raised his little hand: "Eighty-seven percent." β
"Seventy-eight percent." Klematis, who was both a combat and a supporter, replied in a somewhat cold voice. Apparently already suspected that he might be the worst recovering member of the team.
"Is it true that the pastors are all working hard?" Ryelly smiled as she said this, "Eighty-three percent." β
"Yo! I'm 91 percent. Claudia, who found herself recovering the fastest, seemed to be a little excited.
Although the mage's physical growth can be said to be the lowest among all of you here. But I can't stand the lack of consumption! Similarly, there is not much difference in the physical growth of priests and true masters. But Claudia, who talks most of the time, is obviously easier than Clmatis, who wields a mace. As for the remaining two hand-to-hand combat members, although they consumed a lot, they recovered quickly.
After confirming the situation of the team, Barrett looked up at the moon that was already in the west in the night: "It is about 3-4 hours before the rise of Tai is about 3-4 hours. Let's discuss whether we will continue to attack or choose to preserve our strength. β
"From what has just happened, it seems that the time available to us for each attack is getting shorter and shorter. Reinforcements from the side of the Council of Nobles are getting faster and faster. At this point, Riele paused, "And that's all about the changes that might have taken place during the break. Now Barrett, how sure are you that you can do it like the previous times? β
"How sure are you?" Barrett touched his beard with one hand on his chest and the other, "It's really hard to say." If it's like the previous ones, I'd have some confidence. But just now in the middle of the last raid. The reinforcements arrived faster than I expected. Although the end result is thrilling, I can't guarantee that it will be the same next time. β
"In that case, I don't think we need to go out and take any more adventures!" Rielly smiled and said, "Every resurrection stone is precious. And I don't think our current capital will help the second generation much. β
"Rieli, you chose to act conservatively?" Barrett, who nodded, then turned his gaze to the others, "So what do you guys think?" β
"I listen to Lily." Laru immediately began to show his loyalty.
The dwarf put his helmet back on: "I don't care! β
The remaining two people, Clmatis and Claudia, were a little hesitant, and finally it was Cleatis who spoke first: "If we really want to act, we'd better go and join up with the other teams." I'm afraid that if we go out now, we'll probably be dealing with a large army of the enemy. β
Clematis's claim is not entirely impossible. Because as the battle progresses. There is a possibility that the otherwise dispersed teams will merge. In this way, the previous squad battles will begin to gradually transform into large teams. In case that happens. It is actually very disadvantageous for the 'blood-stained gray flower' line with few people.
"Let's rest for now!" At this point, Barrett turned his gaze back to Rielly, "Mage prepares magic ropes. β
The so-called magic rope technique is not a spell that plays with rope. When it is cast on a rope 5 to 30 feet long, one end of the rope rises upwards until the entire rope hangs perpendicular to the ground and hangs in the air, as if it were tied to a higher place. In fact, the higher end of the rope is tied to an extradimensional space outside the multiverse.
Creatures in this dimension are hidden, unless some special spell can affect a different plane. Whether they are immune to the effects of outside spells, including prophecy spells.
This sorceral space can hold up to 8 creatures of any size. Creatures in the space can pull the rope back into the space, causing the rope to "disappear". In this case, the rope counts as 1 of the 8 creatures that can fit in this space. That's more than enough for the current 'Bloodstained Grey' squad, and it's just right to wait until Noodle returnsβwhich is the main reason why Barrett limited the team to seven.
As one player after another climbs into the alternate dimension along the rope that can support a weight of 16,000 pounds. Barrett, who was at the back, looked back at the scene. And with the last Rielly entering, the rope was pulled back. The original 3-foot-by-5-foot window-like entrance and exit could not be traced in the ruins.
Because the window is invisible in the main material plane, and even creatures that can see it cannot see through it. At the same time, the vast majority of spells and regional effects cannot cross the boundaries of this space. Players resting in the middle of this are fairly safe.
"Mage, your magic rope technique lasts for up to 6 hours!" Speaking of this, Barrett continued, "Remember the time, I don't think anyone wants to try the feeling of falling in mid-air." β
Because when the spell ends, everything in this space will fall out. Although it is only a little more than ten feet tall for the players, I am afraid that no one will be happy to come to such a surprise attack while sleeping soundly.
"But the feeling of hanging on the ground and looking out at the scene always feels weird to me." Clematis felt a little uncomfortable with his current unique situation, "Although I know that there is nothing wrong, it is not necessarily easy to fall asleep!" β
"It's the first time everybody is like this." Barrett smiled at this, "By the way." By the time Rieley reaches level 8, we'll probably be resting in this space most of the time. For the sake of your future life, it is better for you to adapt as soon as possible. (To be continued.) )
PS: The modification is complete. Thanks to the "Sky Wolf" for a big monthly pass. At the same time, I would like to thank the two great rewards of "Yue Ren Yutian" and "Altar Fat Biao".