Lord, I Think I've Been Discovered!

There are three purple troop types in the territory.

Flame Mages, Wolf Hunters, and Barbarian Axe Throwers.

Fang Yuan planned to cap the maximum recruitment at 1000 this time.

Each purple soldier consumed 5 population points.

If distributed evenly, each troop type would get over 300 soldiers.

However, Fang Yuan did not intend to distribute them evenly.

He opened three buildings.

First, he selected the Flame Mage Camp and set the output to 450 soldiers.

Next, he set the Wolf Hunter output to 350.

The remaining 200 were allocated to the Barbarian Axe Thrower Camp.

"Ding, consumed 2250 population, 225,000 gold coins, and food, produced Purple Tier 4 Flame Mage * 450."

"Ding, consumed 1750 population, 175,000 gold coins, and food, produced Purple Tier 4 Wolf Hunter * 350."

"Ding, consumed 1000 population, 100,000 gold coins, and food, produced Purple Tier 4 Barbarian Axe Thrower Warrior * 200."

"Ding, during the novice period, there is no time limit for unit production."

Soon, a full 1000 units of soldiers appeared in the territory.

Including the 50 Flame Mages and Wolf Hunters that were already there.

His current troop count reached 1100.

And all of them were Purple Tier 4 soldiers.

This strength, no matter where it was placed, could be considered a formidable force.

Afterward, Fang Yuan began to organize the troops.

All Flame Mages were placed under Lilith's command.

Mages were ranged, fragile units with high attack, low defense, and low mobility. The main output for this offensive would rely on the Flame Mages.

Each Tier 4 Flame Mage could summon four Fire Elementals.

500 Flame Mages meant 2000 Fire Elementals.

Coupled with the command from Lilith, a high-tier Flame Mage.

If the Beastmen tribe chose to defend their city and engage in positional warfare, 500 Flame Mages would be enough to wipe them out.

Next, Fang Yuan assigned the Wolf Hunters to Christian.

Wolf Hunters were light-armored wolf cavalry, highly mobile, with high attack and low defense, also fragile units.

However, Wolf Hunters could lay traps, and with their dire wolves, their marching speed in forests and mountainous terrain was extremely fast.

It was perfect that Christian was a Paladin.

Having him command the Wolf Hunters was ideal.

The main task for the Wolf Hunters in this offensive.

In Fang Yuan's view, it was reconnaissance in the early stage, trap laying in the mid-stage, and pursuing fleeing soldiers in the latter stage.

These were also the primary functions of cavalry.

400 Wolf Hunters, plus the dire wolves, meant 800 units.

Once the Beastmen were routed, the Wolf Hunters would ensure that no Beastmen escaped.

Annihilating this tribe would resolve the war once and for all.

It would prevent future trouble when expanding into the Golden Flower territory.

After completing the arrangements, Fang Yuan finally looked at the Barbarian Axe Thrower Warriors.

Barbarian Axe Thrower Warriors were ranged units, with mediocre attack, defense, and mobility.

Their greatest characteristic among the three troop types was that Barbarians had the longest attack range and the fastest attack speed.

Fang Yuan only produced 200 of them.

He did not plan to use them in this offensive against the Garrison.

He wanted to keep 100 to defend Stone Spring Village and 100 to defend the main city, Arid Wasteland Territory.

Stone Spring Village was his most crucial resource production area, and any mishap was absolutely unacceptable.

However, this attack on the Garrison required Christian to be deployed elsewhere.

For the sake of territorial security, he had to dispatch more troops to garrison it.

100 Purple Tier 4 Barbarians, defending the city, would leverage their long attack range and fast speed.

Defending Stone Spring Village until reinforcements arrived would be no problem.

As for the remaining 100 barbarians, Fang Yuan intended to keep them within the Main City as a reserve force.

This way, whether the Garrison or Stone Spring Village encountered trouble, he could provide support immediately.

Regarding the safety of his Main City, the seven-day invincibility period was still on its second day. As long as the Golden protective shield remained, even an attack from a Dragon would be safe.

Fang Yuan quickly finished configuring his subordinate soldiers. He sent the Barbarian Axe Thrower Warriors to Stone Spring Village while simultaneously issuing an order for Christian to lead his troops back to the territory. At the same time, he opened the map of the Garrison, preparing to study the marching route.

Just then, a notification sound echoed in his ears.

"Ding, your Golden Hero Lilith has leveled up to Level 2. Skill Level +1, Spell Power +500, Health +5000, Mana +5000, Loyalty increased to 88 points."

[Name]: Fire Forbidden Curse Archmage Lilith

[Level]: LV2 (0/20000)

[Quality]: Golden Legendary

[Potential]: Five Stars

[Equipped Artifact]: Heart of Arcane (Fire)

[Spell Power]: 1500

[Health]: 15000

[Mana]: 15000

[Loyalty]: 88 (Greatly favors you. Will betray if loyalty drops below 20.)

[Skills]: Explosive Chain Fireball, Flame Storm, Summon Fire Elemental, Flame Shield, Forbidden Curse Meteor Fire Rain.

"Hiss~"

"Just leveling up increased Spell Power by a full 500 points."

"This increase is too terrifying."

Fang Yuan looked at Lilith's status panel, a hint of surprise on his face.

"Considering a Purple Flame Mage only gains 10 Spell Power per level, this is a full 50 times the increase."

"No wonder Lilith always looked down on those low-level monsters."

"This must be the prestige of a Golden Hero Unit."

"It's just outrageously strong!!!"

"But the experience cost for leveling up is also high. The next level requires 20,000 experience points."

"It seems I need to collect more Source Crystals."

"Coincidentally, the Beastmen tribes we're attacking this time should drop plenty of Source Crystals."

"Then I can also level up Christian."

As Fang Yuan was contemplating, Christian had already returned with the 50 Wolf Hunters stationed at Stone Spring Village.

Seeing that both main heroes had arrived, Fang Yuan immediately unfurled the marching map and spoke quickly.

"Outside the territory earlier, we eliminated a Beastmen Centurion squad."

"According to the intelligence gathered, this Beastmen Centurion squad came from a Beastmen tribe located to the northeast."

"Their stationed location was a Garrison belonging to the former Golden Flower Family."

"I intend to dispatch troops to capture this Garrison."

"As you can see, this is the location map of the Garrison."

"It's about ten kilometers away from us."

"Situated in a mountain pass, the Garrison has city walls, watchtowers, and complete defensive fortifications."

"The enemy's troop strength is around 2000, with the main force stationed on the city walls. There's also a forward camp of patrolling Beastmen outside."

"Our troop strength is 900, with 500 Flame Mages and 400 Wolf Hunters."

"Now, to capture this Garrison, what good suggestions do you have?"

The map Fang Yuan obtained came from a Beastmen Shaman. It contained detailed intelligence on the Beastmen tribes.

After unfolding the map, Lilith pondered for a moment before speaking.

"The garrison is located in a mountain hollow, with warning camps surrounding it."

"My Flame Mages have too short an attack range; it's impossible for them to use spells from the mountains."

"It would be best to clear out the warning camps, then I can lead the Flame Mages to the city walls."

"Summon Fire Elementals to attack."

"My strength has recovered to Tier 2. At maximum, I can summon 20 high-tier Fire Elementals at once."

"With my high-tier Fire Elementals as the spearhead of the attack, even if the Beastmen tribe has high-tier units that master Battle Qi."

"They won't be able to do anything to my high-tier Fire Elementals in a short time. Then, using the Fire Elementals summoned by the Flame Mages, we'll fiercely assault the city walls and break through."

"As long as the enemy loses their city wall protection."

"Fire Elementals alone will be enough to heavily damage them."

"And the Flame Mages I lead have more than just Fire Elementals!"

The plan Lilith proposed was exactly what Fang Yuan had intended.

However, a crucial point of this plan was for the Flame Mages to get close to the city walls to unleash the Fire Elementals.

This was because the Flame Mages' magic power was limited; summoning four Fire Elementals at once would practically drain their magic.

If they were summoned beforehand, the Fire Elementals wouldn't be able to focus their fire on the city walls to break them quickly.

Once they were blocked at the city walls, they would likely be eliminated by the Beastmen's War Magic from within the city.

If the summoned Fire Elementals were gone, and the Flame Mages had no magic power left, getting close to the city walls would make them easy targets.

At that point, the losses might be considerable, and even Lilith could be in danger.

After all, summoning 20 high-tier Fire Elementals at once

would leave her with very little magic power herself.

Therefore, having Lilith lead the Flame Mages to the city walls at full strength was the key to deciding the victory.

Fang Yuan then turned his gaze to Christian, who was standing beside him.

She was originally a general under the Templar Commander, a Paladin.

Having experienced countless battles, Christian could see the key points of this small battle at a glance.

She cupped her fist and said.

"Lord."

"Leave this matter to me."

"I've observed the terrain of the garrison; it's located in a mountain hollow."

"Although the surrounding terrain is mountainous, there's a small plain within the hollow."

"There are five Beastmen warning camps, mainly situated on this small plain."

"And this plain is perfect for a cavalry charge."

"I will lead the Wolf Hunters as the vanguard to break through the Beastmen's warning camps and open a path for Lady Lilith's attack!"

Fang Yuan said quickly.

"Good."

"However, Christian, your mission is not just this."

"The Wolf Hunters will be responsible for scouting the enemy and eliminating Beastmen scouts in the early stages."

"Also, before Lilith leads the Flame Mages to arrive, you must set up traps around the area."

"After Lilith breaks through the garrison."

"You must also gather forces and prepare to pursue the remaining Beastmen."

"Ensure that all Beastmen are completely annihilated!"

"Can you!"

"Complete this task!"

Christian pounded her chest with a clenched fist.

"Please rest assured, my Lord!"

"As long as I, Christian, am here, not a single Beastman will escape into the forest."

Christian possessed the divine skill of resurrection.

This meant that even if some Wolf Hunters fell, she could revive them.

Since she said she could complete it, Fang Yuan believed she absolutely could.

Fang Yuan immediately said.

"Alright!"

"Speed is of the essence; there's no time to delay."

"Christian, you will lead the troops out immediately!"

"As you command."

After Christian led the Wolf Hunters away.

Fang Yuan looked at Lilith.

"In five minutes, the Flame Mage Corps will advance."

As Fang Yuan watched the army slowly leave the Main City.

He thought to himself.

"When I return victorious."

"I will have a Military Territory!"

"And it's very likely to be Orange!!!"

Just as Fang Yuan was eagerly anticipating the Military Territory.

The Earthbound Spirit within the Book of Curses suddenly shouted.

"My Lord."

"I think I've been discovered!"

"The enemy is casting a counter-curse on me!!!"