The revenge of nature.
The following day at dawn, Urinel by the bedside, her delicate, fair hand gently nudging the slumbering Fong Howl, "Master, is time to rise.
Did you not mention having matters to attend it today?" Upon hearing her voice, Fongo abruptly opened his eyes, his mind still in a dormant state, taking a moment to regain its full faculties.
Yes, today marked the day of a mandatory task for which he had instructed Eer to rouse him early.
Sitting up from his bed, he softly inquired, Eer, how did you enter? Typically, Eer would knock at the door rather than intrude directly in a fong s chamber.
Master, I knocked, but you did not awaken.
I feared I might delay your endeavors today, so I entered.
Ear replied with a pitiful expression.
It seemed he had not heard the knocking, likely due to a late night of rest.
Indeed, there are matters to attend to today.
Fongghao remarked as he stretched, shaking off the remnants of sleep.
Eer promptly assisted him in dawning his attire and completing a brief morning routine before they exited the lord's wooden abode.
The hour was still early, around 5:00 in the morning, leaving approximately 3 hours until the anticipated assault by the guardians.
At that moment, Hu Rein approached, clad in the bloodthirsty set and wielding the bloodthirsty blade.
My lord, a peculiar cave has been discovered in the woods, one kilometer beyond our territory, however, is shielded by a protective barrier, rendering it impervious to dismantling or attack.
Funa had memorized the surrounding territory s map.
These suddenly manifested mysterious caverns safeguarded by barriers were likely the sights of the guardians emergence.
Understood, Fongo acknowledged with a nod the enemy's numbers for this mission would correlate with the resources gathered.
Through tireless labor, thousands of his undead laborers had successfully amassed an enemy count of 1200.
It was unlikely that anyone even in the global channel could rival Fong Hows numbers.
After Hua Run reported the situation, he returned to his post while Fong Hao proceeded to the barracks to augment his forces.
His first destination was the necromancer's Tower.
Would you like to consume the squirming spine to recruit necromancers? He adjusted the recruitment quantity to 100 and clicked to recruit.
100fold amplification triggered.
Successfully recruited 10 100 necromancers.
In an instant, 10 000 proud necromancers materialized before Fongo, creating a veritable sea of skeletal figures.
Continuing his efforts, he crafted 10 100 wooden root staves and 10 100 sets of leather armor, equipping all the necromancers.
With the addition of the previously recruited mages, the territory now boasted a total of 10 201 necromancers.
Grasping the equipment, he ascended the battlements, proclaiming loudly, "All necromancers, dawn your gear.
" The necromancers silently adorned themselves in their new attire, and proceeded to the walls.
Subsequently, Fong Ho continued his recruitment of infantry, expanding the ranks of skeleton spearmen to 200, and skeleton soldiers to 200 0.
However, due to the requirement of troll stones for recruitment, only five 000 skeleton trolls could be summoned.
The 50 troll stones were exchanged in the channel just a few days prior.
In an instant, the entire city was brimming with activity with even the rooftops crowded with skeletal soldiers.
This was precisely why Fong How chose to recruit early this morning rather than the previous night.
Managing such a multitude at night would have proven quite challenging.
Fireblade, Fonghowo called out loudly.
My lord, Fireblade maneuvered through the throng and approached.
You shall command these soldiers and station them outside the territory.
Yes, my lord.
With a grand gesture, Fireblade organized the skeletons to march towards the territo's outskirts.
Once all the skeletons had exited the territory, Fong Hao resumed crafting armor and weapons, instructing the skeletons to transport them outside via carts, thereby equipping the troops.
With the forces and equipment addressed, Fongo continued the production of wooden stakes, a blueprint acquired through the trade of iron spears the previous day.
With the impending battle, he decided to produce them all.
Wooden stakes, 12 wood, eight hemp rope.
The materials consumed were minimal, comprising only basic supplies.
He adjusted the production quantity to 100.
Multiplier activated, producing 10,100 wooden stakes.
In an instant, a multitude of wooden stakes materialized.
Wooden stakes category obstacle equipment.
Description: Tapering the tops of wooden posts and securing them in a cross pattern can impede the movement of enemies and horses.
Fongghao had witnessed such obstacles in films where bandits set up blockades on roads demanding tolls for passage.
It was a simple yet effective tool.
He arranged for personnel to transport all the wooden stakes to the outskirts of the city, setting them up along the enemy's inevitable path.
My lord, everything is arranged.
Fireblade continued.
There are no issues with the mages either.
Nelson approached as well.
Fongo nodded and continued.
Fireblade, conduct a thorough search around the territory to see if there are any other caves.
Inform me immediately if you find any.
There has still some time before we commence.
Yes, my lord.
I will attend to it at once.
Fireblade stroed away with purpose.
Fungho returned to his chamber and entered a state of divine presence.
In the next moment, he inhabited the form of a skeletal soldier in the Pigman village.
At that moment, Petty was returning to the village with a group of pigheaded men.
Petty Fong Hao called.
Petty, who had been engaged in conversation, paused momentarily before recognizing Fong Ho.
He hastily approached my lord.
Has any cave or unusual structure suddenly appeared near the village? Fongo inquired, having just considered this.
The compulsory tasks clearly targeted lords like him and would not affect the native villages.
However, since Pigman village had become his subordinate settlement, it was uncertain whether it might face any repercussions.
Uh, I'm not certain about that.
What kind of cave does my lord seek? I will immediately arrange for personnel to investigate.
Petty wondered what sort of cave was after.
It seems that in the village of pigmen, those who ventured out for patrols and labor did not encounter any abnormalities.
If any danger arises, abandon the village and flee to the main territory, Fongghao stated.
Pedy, still somewhat perplexed, instinctively nodded in agreement.
In the next moment, before Petty could inquire further, Fongo dispelled the divine presence.
The ethereal flames in the eye sockets of the skeletal soldiers gradually extinguished.
Fongo stepped out of the wooden cabin and ascended the western ramparts.
Upon the walls stood 10,000 necromancers wielding wooden staves.
Below an army of over 200,000 skeletons stood at the ready.
Ahead laid tightly interlin wooden shodd while others utilize these barriers to obstruct passing caravans or impede cavalry.
Fong how employed them liberally as if they were of no cost.
Looking down from the battlements, it resembled a great wall crafted from maong tiles during the idle days of childhood.
As all preparations were finalized, a system notification emerged once more.
The mission has officially commenced.
We wish you good fortune.
Simultaneously, a melodious horn resonated throughout the sky.
Seated in his chair, Fongghao immediately invoked divine presence, merging with a skeletal giant bat.
He commanded the bat to soar into the heavens, heading towards the cavernous depths.
Chapter 86.
A resounding victory.
The aerial perspective expanded significantly, and Fong Hao felt a sense of relief as only enemies appeared to the west.
No signs of foes could be detected in other directions.
This allowed him to focus all his attention on the west while assigning a minimal force to guard the remaining fronts.
Fongo urged the giant bat to advance swiftly, finally encountering the peculiar cave at the mouth of the fire.