Chapter 492 - 329: Fireworks Across the Sky (Part 1)
Chapter 492: Chapter 329: Fireworks Across the Sky (Part 1)
"We can’t choose?" Zhao Chi was slightly surprised.
Su Qin asked, "Did you mean like the extra Magical Beast quota from last time? Where we could choose?"
Zhao Chi nodded. "Yeah, we can’t choose?"
Su Qin patiently explained, "No. Normally, we just fight whatever is assigned to us. Those extra Magical Beasts from the quota last time were originally allocated to the Nobles. Since the Nobles didn’t fight them, they were pushed to us. That’s why we were able to choose."
Zhao Chi realized that was how it worked. Without the ability to choose, the test for the Lords would be much more demanding.
"Alright, that keeps things Simple," Zhao Chi said. "We’ll just fight whatever comes our way."
Su Qin nodded and activated the link.
A loud RUMBLE echoed from the northwest. The white fog wall was dissipating.
"Su Qin, what Race are the enemies?"
"I have no idea. There isn’t any information like that."
"Understood. It feels a bit passive this way, but everyone, maintain formation and advance toward the northwest."
"Yes!" The Soldiers marched forward in unison.
If Su Qin were fighting alone, she would have utilized the geographical advantage of her Defense towers to fight a positional Defense battle. However, with Zhao Chi here, she changed her combat strategy and took the initiative to strike.
Su Qin’s territory was twice the size of Zhao Chi’s, so it naturally took a longer Time to reach the border. Yet, the Zhao Chi Army seemed to be taking a stroll. The Female Soldiers wore Heavy Armor and carried Big Sabers along with dual Shields, walking briskly and effortlessly.
Su Qin’s Elves were equally at ease. Their Agility was inherently higher, and since they all wore Leather Armor, they carried virtually no burden.
The Movement Speed of those Beastman Warriors, however, was far too slow. Their Agility was merely 4 points, and clad in full suits of Iron Armor, their running pace was comparable to an unexercised ordinary woman.
If he were participating in a joint operation with anyone else, Zhao Chi might not have said anything. But since it was Su Qin, he didn’t need to hold back.
"Su Qin, the Movement Speed of your Beastman Soldiers and Human Soldiers is too slow. They are suited for positional warfare, not interceptive strikes. Send them back to guard the territory with those 500 Elf Craftsmen."
Su Qin asked, "Don’t we need them to tank the Damage?"
Zhao Chi smiled. "No need. Tang Ruan, this little girl, is fully capable of handling it. Plus, my Spear Soldiers will be more than enough."
Su Qin looked at Tang Ruan. The girl smiled back at her. "Leave it to me. It’ll be no problem." Then, she turned to Zhao Chi. "My Lord, please don’t call me a little girl. I’m eighteen years old now—a fully mature woman."
Fully mature? This remark made both Zhuang Ya and Gu Qing chuckle.
Su Qin also laughed. "Alright, we’ll rely on you then. Zahula! Kashado! Return to the territory and defend it!"
"Yes!"
The two Beastman Heroes immediately led the Beastman and Human Warriors away. After their departure, the entire troop’s advancing speed increased significantly.
After passing through a few bamboo groves and crossing a clearing, the group entered a forest.
"We’ll reach the border once we cross this forest. Everyone, stay on high alert!"
Su Qin’s Body flashed with light. Several rays shot outward, entering the bodies of the Female Elves, as well as Zhao Chi, Gu Qing, and the others.
Zhao Chi instantly felt his vision brighten. Everything appeared exceptionally clear, as if his Intelligence Attribute had been raised to 10 points once again. In fact, it was even more potent than the sheer visual enhancement of 10 Intelligence Points. He could see incredibly far, even making out distant details. This was the Effect of the Eagle Eye Skill. He noted that it was a decent Skill and an excellent Support Class ability.
Gu Qing looked around. "Strange. Why haven’t we spotted any Magical Beasts yet? Is the enemy’s Movement Speed really slow?"
Zhuang Ya glanced at the sky. Although the branches and leaves obstructed her view, this Eagle Eye seemed to compensate for her line of sight. "There’s nothing in the sky either. Let’s heighten our vigilance in the forest."
Tang Ruan slightly accelerated, rushing to the front of the group, ready to Taunt at any moment.
Even though they hadn’t seen the enemy yet, everyone had already prepared for battle in their Inner Hearts.
Zhao Chi swallowed a Spiritual Energy Pill, gathering Spiritual Energy in the palm of his hand. Several rays of inspiring light were Scattering outward, providing a Bonus of 56% Morale and 28% Critical Strike for all the Female Soldiers.
Su Qin’s current subordinates were all Female Elves with 6 appearance points. They similarly received Zhao Chi’s massive buffs, and their Morale instantly surged. Their everyday Morale rarely reached such heights, and they couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishment.
"Ah?"
"Oh my!"
"My goodness!"
"Whoa, what kind of Skill is this? My Morale... isn’t this way too high?"
"Look at the Critical Strike! It actually got a full 28% Bonus. Doesn’t this mean we’ll trigger a Critical Strike every three to four Arrows?"
"This is too powerful. Did Team Leader Li Hua’s Skill get stronger again?"
"Team Leader Li Hua, you’re amazing!"
The Elf Female Hero Li Hua replied sheepishly, "No, it’s not me. This is Lord Zhao Chi’s Skill. I can feel it too. Ah~"
Su Qin’s entire Body trembled with excitement. Unlike how she shook wildly in bed yesterday, this was a spontaneous thrill.
"Zhao Chi, is your Skill really Inspire? Li Hua also knows Inspire, but it doesn’t give such a high Bonus! My Morale just skyrocketed by 71%, and my Critical Strike got a 35% Bonus! This is simply outrageous!"
Zhao Chi swallowed another Spiritual Power Pill. "My Talent provides a Bonus to females, and the prettier they are, the higher the Bonus. That’s why your numbers are so high. But... why are yours 71% and 35%?"
Su Qin’s appearance was 7 points, meaning her Bonus was higher than the other Female Soldiers, but Zhao Chi calculated that it should still be 59% Morale and a 29% Bonus to Critical Strike. He wondered how it could be this high.
Her Morale was 12% higher, and her Critical Strike was 6% higher. This amplification was 60% of the Inspire Skill’s base value. In other words, Su Qin had a 60% extra Bonus. He wondered where it came from.
Looking at Su Qin’s eyes, which were brimming with tender affection, Zhao Chi thought of a possibility. He wondered if she also possessed Affinity toward him.
A 60% Bonus was exactly the numerical value of Tier Three Affinity. He reasoned that it was highly likely the system simply couldn’t display these stats because Su Qin was a Lord.
He had never expected her to already have a Tier Three Affinity for him, and he wondered when it had increased.