The more Lucian thought about it, the more feasible it seemed. If you wanted to make it out in the world, you needed influence and backing.
Leyndell had countless Leyndell Knights, as well as Gargoyles, Tree Spirits, and Erdtree Avatars.
The Academy of Raya Lucaria was packed with mechanical puppets, and mages were everywhere.
Though Stormveil, where Godrick resided, had the weakest forces, it was stocked with complete siege defenses and countless common soldiers.
Even that old schemer Gideon Ofnir was secretly cultivating informants.
If Gideon Ofnir could raise them, why couldn't I?
Those criminals had been imprisoned by Marika in Evergaols that ordinary people could never hope to find.
Their formidable strength and determination for revenge showed that they were the finest among criminals.
Every one of them had exceptional abilities, unique techniques, astonishing fighting spirit, and endurance.
The Crucible teacher had even given Lucian an extra surprise.
Setting aside the Troll Knight who served Caria, Vyke, the would-be lord driven mad, and the Bloodhound Knight who had hidden in prison to avoid Blaidd, the rest seemed to have a chance of being brought under his command.
If they were unfriendly or difficult to control, he could always kill them later.
Lucian temporarily set aside the mess of thoughts in his head. Those matters were still too far away.
Besides, not every criminal had a lifespan as long as Alrissa's. If he opened an Evergaol, it was more likely that the prisoner inside would already be a living corpse.
Lucian began reviewing what he had gained from the last battle.
In his battle against Alrissa, he had finally mastered storm-type skills completely.
By constantly imitating her spinning movements, he had also successfully refined the technique of Dual-Sword Lion's Claw.
Lightning Whirlwind Slash still had flaws, but he had already