After a brief silence in the hall, Domiga spoke up.
My lord, the treacherous terrain of the bloodthirsty mountains poses a significant risk for our forces.
Not only would the army face great peril in such an incursion, but the transportation of supplies would also become exceedingly difficult.
Domiga's concerns revolved around the issue of navigation.
There is no cause for alarm, Fungho reassured them.
I have procured a map of the bloodthirsty mountains which will alleviate much of the burden on our supply lines as the undead army requires neither rest nor sustenance.
Our primary transportation will focus on arrows and equipment significantly easing our logistical challenges.
As he unfolded the map from the lord's tome for everyone to examine, he continued with the map in hand.
Our march will be straightforward.
After reviewing the map, Domigus spoke again, my lord, with this map.
The pacification of the bloodthirsty mountains presents no obstacles.
Given the strength of our territorial forces, as long as we possess the map, there will be no issues.
Even if the trolls are not embroiled in civil strife.
Thus, this battle bears little risk.
It is merely a matter of time.
Very well, I shall assign tasks.
Fonho announced, turning to the group.
Hian Xangi.
Once your duties are complete, ride the skeletal dragons to Bloodthirsty Fortress and collaborate with Hene to assess the necessary equipment and prepare sufficient supplies.
Yes, my lord.
Hi and responded, rising to heed the command.
Both skeletal heroes possessed extensive tactical and command expertise, ensuring effective resource management.
Jual, gather the skeletal trolls within our domain.
I intend to form a legion of troll shieldbearers under your command who will also participate in the upcoming conflict in the bloodthirsty mountains.
Fong how instructed you all.
The troll stood towering and kneeling on one knee affirming, "Yes, my lord, this is the current arrangement.
Does anyone have further thoughts?" Fonhow inquired once again.
Silence enveloped the hall.
Demida in a display of prudence asked, "My lord, should I accompany you to the bloodthirsty mountains? There is an orange tier hero, the flesh fist cows, who poses a certain danger.
" However, Fon had not intend to involve Ditiga or Nelson in this conflict.
"We shall assess the situation first.
Should any unusual circumstances arise during the battle, we can make adjustments, then?" he replied, shaking his head.
Understood, my lord, Domigan nodded.
Returning to his seat, the undead army stationed at Bloodthirsty Fortress numbers 3 million, while the trolls are few in number and will suffer substantial losses following the civil strife.
It can be said that our forces vastly outnumber theirs, presenting no threat, even from the orange tier flesh fist cows.
The conflict will merely deplete some of our forces.
Domiga and Anya were tasked with ensuring Fongo's safety to preempt any potential issues posed by the Faceless Ones.
It is difficult to ascertain whether Rebecca noticed my involvement in her series of activities.
While Neielson is also an orange hero, his unique trait is that of a bone necromancer, possessing the ability to create skeletal heroes rather than engaging in battle or leading troops.
In the past, there were few heroes to choose from, but now the roster is ample.
Fong Hao has no intention of deploying Neielen, who has just emerged from the Organ Museum, onto the battlefield.
After all, once the great battle concludes, his skills will be needed to continue producing skeletal heroes.
Having conveyed the tasks, Fong House stated, "Very well, everyone, proceed according to plan.
Should any issues arise, please address them promptly.
" "Yes, my lord.
" The gathered individuals bowed and exited the Lord's hall, marking the end of the meeting.
Fong house subsequently utilized divine communication to inform Hijing stationed at the bloody fortress and Hin stationed at the Cold Wind Mountains about the situation concerning the Bloody Mountains.
The Bloody Fortress boasts a garrison of 3 million undead soldiers while the Cold Wind Fortress is home to 120,000 troops.
Upon receiving Fong How's message, they promptly entered a state of readiness.
Once hostilities commence, they will launch an offensive on the bloody mountains from both fortifications.
After dinner, Fongo stepped out of the lord's residence.
The previously tranquil territory had transformed into a bustling hub of activity with carts transporting equipment and supplies from the warehouses.
Observing the industrious skeletons, Fong Hao himself did not remain idle, making his way directly to the skeletal barracks to prepare for the impending battle.
The two fortresses collectively housed a contingent of 420,000 soldiers, and there was no immediate need to increase the number of undead soldiers.
He first approached the skeletal transformation pool, intending to inspect the required troop types.
As he neared, he spotted the manted warriors that had completed their transformation the previous day.
The skeletal mantids, even in their skeletal form, retained a structure reminiscent of arthropods, exhibiting a rust red hue akin to that of corroded iron.
Towering at 3 m, they appeared as slender as bamboo poles.
Their manted-like heads featured mandibles that moved incessantly, and their elongated arms bore palms and four fingers.
Lacking the characteristic sidelike appendages of true mantids, Fongghao stood before the mantids, scrutinizing them closely while the manted warriors offered him a slight bow.
This gesture momentarily startled Fong Ho.
Do they possess intelligence? Do you possess wisdom? He inquired tentatively.
The mantids continued their mandible movements, offering no response.
Fong Hao issued several commands in succession.
Yet the skeletal mantids displayed no signs of exceptional intelligence, mechanically executing the orders given.
It appeared that their only distinction from ordinary skeletons was this gesture of respect.
Continuing to examine the attributes of the manted warriors, he hoped they would not disappoint him.
Skeletalmed faction.
Undead racial traits.
Undead hollow skeleton.
Weakness to light skills.
Passive vision.
Takeoff.
Lone wolf.
Weapon mastery.
Innate skills.
Intermediate strength mastery.
Intermediate combat mastery.
Intermediate agility mastery.
Passive vision.
This unit can detect attacks within a certain range beyond its line of sight.
Standing jump.
This unit can leap a maximum distance of 10 m and a height of 5 m without a running start.
Lone ranger.
When there are no allied units within a radius of 3 m, all attributes increase by 80 and attack power gains an additional 10.
Weapon master.
Proficient in wielding any melee weapon.
This unit possesses passive abilities that while formidable have their drawbacks.
The lone ranger ability caused Fong how to furrow his brow in confusion.
What is this? Only when there are no allied units within 3 m does its attributes rise by 80.
This means that the mantis warrior can only reach its eighth tier potential when this skill is activated.
However, Fonhow strategy has always been to leverage numerical superiority when surrounded by allies who would provide a 3 m buffer for you to unleash your potential.
By that time, the enemy's stronghold would have been stripped bare and the battlefield would be in the process of being cleared.
It is perplexing why such attributes exist.
Complaints aside, the Mantis Warrior is currently the highest tier melee unit available for recruitment within the territory.
Additionally, another melee unit has been unlocked from the transformation pool, the skeleton ghoul.
A creature transformed from a ghoul brought back from an orphanage.
It had already been transformed previously, but with the emergence of heroes.
Fongo had seldom ventured near this area and had momentarily forgotten about it.
Upon opening the recruitment list for the transformation pool, he was reminded of its existence.