These orcs hailed from various villages, both large and small, situated to the north of the territory.
Unified under Fong Ha's leadership, they began to coexist peacefully.
The Pigman village, being the first to pledge allegiance to Fong Hao, had gained a measure of stature among the northern orc settlements.
"Well, you have all worked hard along the way.
Please rise," Fongo said with a nod.
The orcs stood up, maintaining the respectful posture at his side.
This was no longer their humble village.
The presence of hundreds of thousands of undead outside the city kept them on edge, their hearts heavy with apprehension.
"My lord, what shall we do upon our arrival?" Bolton inquired.
Please wait a moment.
Fongghao replied, summoning a maid to fetch Ditiga.
Understood.
Master, the maid said, hastening towards Domiga's quarters.
Shortly thereafter, Ditiga appeared clad in armor, wielding a long sword.
Fonggho then addressed the assembled orcs.
This is Ditiga, a formidable orangegrade level eight hero.
You shall follow his command as you engage in a battle that is destined for victory.
Upon your return, I shall reward you based on your performance.
Upon hearing that the lizard man before them was an orangegrade level 8 hero, the orc's jaws dropped in astonishment.
The highest rank they had previously heard of was the crush skull of the cold wind mountains, a mere purple level 9 hero, which pald in comparison to the lizard man at hand.
When Fong how further promised rewards upon their return, expressions of joy illuminated their faces.
They had already been informed of their participation in the battle, and Fongo's assurances felt like a delightful surprise.
The once destitute Pigman village had transformed into the finest among all settlements, boasting living conditions superior to those of the larger orc tribes.
If they were to achieve merit, gaining Fongo's favor could elevate their village even further.
The orcs promptly redirected their reverence towards Demitiga, bowing respectfully.
We have come to pay our respects, Lord Domiga, and we are eager to heed your commands.
Very well.
Follow me, and I shall outline the arrangements.
Domiga began to impart his final instructions.
These orcs were not meant for direct combat, but were to serve as messengers given the overwhelming number of undead that required commands to be issued in a collective manner.
"Yes, Lord Ditiga," the orcs responded, following him as he turned to depart.
Domiga led the orcs away while Fonggho busied himself with preparations for the expedition.
He needed to visit the barracks to ready the troops required by Domiga.
His first stop was the burial grounds to recruit soldiers.
Currently, the burial grounds offered two types of troops, skeletal warriors and spear wielding skeletons, both of which were tier 2.
Although their ranks were low, battlefield strategy often hinged on the synergy of troop types, for there might be advantages to be found in their interactions.
Moreover, with an ample supply of writhing vertebrae at hand, there's no shortage of resources to expend.
Recruitment available.
Skeleton warriors cost two writhing vertebrae.
Do you wish to recruit? Adjust the recruitment quantity to 1,000.
100fold increase activated.
Recruiting 10 1 0 0 0 skeleton warriors.
A dazzling array of light flickers as 100 000 skeleton warriors fill the expanse before him, occupying the rooftops and vast areas within his domain.
This scenario has become so familiar that it no longer elicits any sense of wonder.
He instructs the skeleton warriors to stand by outside while Fong Hao continues to recruit spearmen.
Recruitment available.
Skeleton Spearman cost two writhing vertebrae.
Do you wish to recruit? The quantity remains at 1,000.
100fold increase activated.
Recruiting 10100 0 skeleton spearmen.
Once again, a multitude of skeleton spearman emerges and they too are directed to wait by the entrance.
After completing the recruitment of the units from the burial ground, Fongghao proceeds to the giant stone tomb shooting range and necromancer's tower, conducting recruitment in batches.
100fold increase activated, recruiting 20200 0 graveyard guardians.
100fold increase activated, recruiting 20200 0 skeleton archers.
100fold increase activated, recruiting 2020 0 necromancers.
A grand total of 800 000 troops stands magnificently assembled at the gathering point outside the territory.
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Fonggho and Domiga gazed upon the vast expanse of the 800 0000 strong army of the undead beyond the walls.
The ghastly skeletal army, stretched endlessly before them.
Just moments ago, the orcs, brimming with confidence and eager for accolades, now found their legs trembling, unable to stand upright.
Only through dragging and pulling were they able to remain within their designated squads.
My lord, the number of orcs is still insufficient, Domiga remarked.
Indeed, I shall summon more reinforcements through the bone dragon shortly.
Fong how acknowledged having noted the inadequacy of their forces.
After a brief discussion, the two descended from the ramparts.
They arrive at a vast open space outside the city where Fongo commenced the crafting of equipment for the troops.
100fold amplification triggered.
Acquired storm iron openhelm 40400 0 100fold amplification triggered.
Acquired military war spear one 0 0 100fold amplification triggered.
Acquired erhaw guard thick skin armor 2020 0 0 100fold amplification triggered.
Acquired high-speed hardwood short bow 2020 two 0.
Acquired white steel two-handed greatsword 2020 0.
Acquired wooden root staff.
Each piece of equipment enhanced by the 100fold amplification was amassed around the open area.
The bone dragon was then tasked with delivering the equipment to the designated troop areas for outfitting.
Through the course of this equipment fabrication, Fongo discerned a pressing issue.
The gear for melee units had become significantly more advanced than that of the ranged units.
The melee equipment had predominantly reached blue quality with damage and defense ratings achieving level three.
Conversely, the ranged units lag behind.
Aside from the high-speed hardwood shore bow, the Erlin guard thick skin armor and the wooden root staff and robes of the necromancers remained at green quality with their damage and defense ratings only at level two.
The range forces had consistently demonstrated formidable combat prowess in each engagement.
It became evident that Fonga would need to progressively upgrade their ranged equipment to prevent a significant disparity between the melee and ranged armaments.
They toiled until dusk, and it was only then that the extensive troop of over 800 had completed their equipment changes.
Fongo instructed the bone dragon to make several more trips, successfully bringing in a substantial number of orcs.
Domiga commenced military drills, and sensing his own lack of involvement, Fongo quietly slipped away.
Upon returning to the Lord's manor, Error was preparing dinner with Anja trailing behind her, regailing tales she had heard from an unknown source.
Just as they settled down, the sound of urgent hoof beatats echoed from outside.
A heavy sword infantrymen dismounted, placing a corpse with a burlap sack over its head at the threshold.
"My lord, a corpse has been sent from Plural City, said to be that of the bloodline Felting," the heavy sword infantrymen announced loudly while bowing.
Felting, having been condemned for the assassination of a human lord, had been left to hang in sundry for 3 days.
The body, under the sun's relentless rays, had already become a desiccated husk.
Had it not been for Fongo's usefulness, Tavic would have ordered the immediate incineration of the corpse to avoid the hassle of transport.
What is the situation in Pearl City? Fongo inquired further.
The heavy sword infantry replied, Mr.
Tavoc said everything is proceeding smoothly.
Sirill<unk>s death has not caused any upheaval in the city.
Nodding in acknowledgement, Fungha responded, "Very well, you may return.
I will arrange for the body to be dealt with.
" "Yes, my lord.
" The heavy sword infantry mounted his horse once more and departed the territory.