"It seems that I have another tiger general under my command."
Looking at Orr with a respectful expression in front of him, Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and a fourth-level recruitment order with a faint golden metallic luster appeared on his palm.
Next, it didn't take long.
The familiar prompt sounded in Lei Xiao's ears.
[Congratulations, the fourth-order three-star cracking wind great magician Orr Fengchi has signed a master-servant contract with you and has become your new subordinate! 】
Hearing this, Lei Xiao helped up Fanyin City Lord in front of him and opened the opponent's attribute bar.
[Name: Orr]
[Occupation: Split Wind Great Mage]
[Level: Level 4 Three Stars]
[Loyalty: 100]
[Skill 1: Wind Dragon Assault "Active" (wind attribute spell single target attack, with tearing effect)]
[Skill 2: Wind Demon Strangulation "Active" (wind attribute spell group attack, with tearing effect)]
[Skill 4: Mastery of wind attribute magic "Passive" (when using wind attribute magic, the damage will be moderately increased)]
"From now on, Fanyin City, as an important commercial hub, is under my control!"
After closing the attribute bar, a look of excitement appeared on Lei Xiao's face.
In this way, coupled with Kongqing Town, which is also a commercial hub, he undoubtedly controls the economic lifeline of most of the eastern region of Lengyan.
When necessary, as long as a little control over the flow of goods can naturally cause hostile forces to be greatly affected in all aspects of life.
Of course, with huge funds in hand, we can also further expand our material reserves and lay a solid foundation for possible crises in the future.
Thinking of this, while being excited, Lei Xiao immediately said to Al in front of him: "Okay, City Lord Al, let's leave here first. I still have some things to ask you."
"As you command! Lord!"
At this time, Al, who had just signed the contract, was obviously a little excited and nodded repeatedly.
Just like that, under Orr's guidance.
After leaving the dungeon, Lei Xiao and his party returned along the corridor they came from, and finally came to a spacious and bright meeting hall.
"Lord, please take your seat."
After closing the double doors of the hall again, Al bowed and saluted again.
"Very good, first describe the overall situation of Fanyin City."
Nodding slightly, Lei Xiao walked towards the throne at the top and spoke.
Next, through Orr's description, Lei Xiao learned.
After years of careful training by Orr, the garrison of Fanyin City totaled eight thousand people.
Among them, there are three infantry brigades, two cavalry brigades, two archer brigades, and a tactical support brigade composed of magicians, priests and escorts.
In addition, Fanyin City also has five elite second-order guard squadrons.
Including what Lei Xiao had seen before, a squadron of rangers who were good at detection, a squadron of magicians, a squadron of knights, and two squadrons of heavy infantry.
Moreover, both the captain of the garrison and the squadron leader of the Guards have reached the third level.
"Well done. This level of strength is almost equal to that of Shuiyue and Fenglong Cities combined."
After listening to Orr's military introduction, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction.
"Thank you, Lord Lord, for your appreciation."
Bowing slightly to Lei Xiao, Al smiled shyly at first.
Then, a look of helplessness appeared on his gray-haired face again, and he continued: "It is precisely because of this that the large amount of military expenditure has led to Fanyin City's financial situation, which has been maintained at a slightly profitable level.
, so that my subordinates did not accumulate much wealth."
"That's wrong. Aren't these well-trained garrison and guards the greatest wealth?"
Smiling slightly, Lei Xiao said: "From today on, Fanyin City's strength will once again reach a new level!"
After speaking, Lei Xiao waved his hand, and a full five hundred boxes were filled with gold. The golden dragon appeared in the hall.
"Here are 5 million golden dragons."
Looking at Orr's surprised look, Lei Xiao smiled lightly and said: "These funds have two uses. The first is to expand Fanyin City's garrison to the size of a legion as soon as possible. As for the equipment issue, I will tell you.
When you come here, you will be completely redressed.
The second is to secretly purchase a large amount of supplies in the city, mainly food and daily necessities."
Needless to say, Lei Xiao's purpose in doing this is naturally to use his luck to win and prepare for emergencies. War is inherently deception. To crush the opponent economically is also a way to use military force to attack.
"Lord, please rest assured, my subordinates know what to do."
Upon hearing this, a look of understanding suddenly appeared on Al's face.
Then he responded: "Businessmen and travelers coming and going from Fanyin City all have large and small warehouses in Fanyin City. In recent years, my subordinates have also focused on building their own large-scale secret storage facilities. This is more important."
It couldn’t be simpler.”
"very good."
Nodding with satisfaction, Lei Xiao pondered for a moment and asked for Orr's staff and robe. The specific attributes are as follows:
[Name: Sylph’s Staff]
[Level: Level 4? Epic (Purple)]
[Attack strength:★★★★★]
[Additional effect 1: Sylph's pursuit "When using wind magic, the damage is increased by 40%)"
[Note: The staff comes from the winged people. This race is born with wings. In addition to being good at thunder spells, it is also very good at wind spells. 】
[Name: Robe of the Dharma King]
[Level: Level 4? Epic (Purple)]
【Defense strength:★★★】
[Additional Effect 1: Magic Power Increase? Wherever "When using spells, the damage will be slightly increased"]
[Additional Effect 2: Magical Protection? Any "Small reduction in damage received"]
[Remarks: The fourth-level robe made by the magic craftsmen of the elves is the standard equipment for the first-line magicians of the elves. However, in the human race, only high-ranking nobles or famous senior experts can afford it.
】
Without hesitation, Lei Xiao started upgrading directly.
[Congratulations, your "Level 4 weapon: Staff of Sylph" has been upgraded to "Level 5 weapon: Staff of Wind God"! 】
[Congratulations, your "Level 4 Armor: Robe of the Dharma King" has been upgraded to 101 pieces of "Level 4 Armor: Robe of the Dharma King"! 】
"Has the weapon been upgraded to level five? Not bad, not bad."
Raising his eyebrows slightly, Lei Xiao opened the attribute bar of the new weapon again.
[Name: Staff of the Wind God]
[Level: Level 5? Extraordinary (Silver)]
[Attack strength:★★★★★★]
[Additional Effect 1: Wrath of the Wind God "When using wind attribute magic, the damage is increased by 60%)"
[Additional Effect 2: Protection of the Wind God "Wind attribute spell damage reduction by 80%"]
[Remarks: This staff was made by a magic craftsman from the Winged Tribe. It is said that the final manufacturing steps were completed in the sky. The former owner was a broken-winged warrior from the Winged Tribe.]
"It's perfect. This new staff will undoubtedly further enhance Orr's wind spell ability!"
Nodding with satisfaction, Lei Xiao's heart moved slightly, and he handed back the upgraded fifth-level staff and the original fourth-level robe.
While passing it over, a thoughtful look appeared on Lei Xiao's face.
Just like I had thought about it before.
After all, the equipment levels of human nations have a certain upper limit. Level 5 is already the peak level, and the magic potions are much more precious, not to mention.
So wait until the time is right.
If you want to develop further, you must leave the place where the human race lives, move towards farther and unfamiliar areas, and explore other races with extraordinary strength.
Of course, with his current power, he is still far from being able to compete with other powerful races.
After all, according to what Jiang Li said, the group of elves that had a grudge against her already had more powerful fifth-level warriors than could be counted on two hands.
"This is a fifth-level staff that is enough to conquer the country?! Isn't my subordinate dreaming?!"
While Lei Xiao was thinking to himself, on the other side, Al could hardly believe his eyes and was stunned on the spot.
Next, Al, who was trembling all over, was shocked and burst into tears of gratitude. Needless to say.
After the opponent holding the staff regained his composure, Lei Xiao, who was sitting on the throne, took the tea cup from the battle maid A Ling and said again: "Okay, Al, let's go now.
Let’s talk about some serious business.”
"Lord, please tell me. I will tell you everything I know, and I will tell you everything!"
Al's resolute face was completely replaced by excitement, and he responded quickly.
"How much do you know about the distribution of the three princes' forces in the eastern region of Lengyan?"
Lei Xiao nodded slightly, holding a steaming cup of tea, and then asked.
"Back to the lord, Fanyin City is a very mobile commercial center. It can easily collect a lot of information from business travelers and mercenaries. In addition, my subordinates like intelligence analysis when they have nothing to do. I have indeed mastered some information.
Covert information.”
Bowing slightly to Lei Xiao, Orr said: "First of all, there is no doubt that the main sphere of influence of the eldest prince's faction is in the surrounding area with Songluo City as the center. The total strength is about 70,000 to 80,000 people.
scale."
After a pause, Orr continued: "Therefore, my subordinates are not very worried that the Holy Night Army will attack soon. After all, in addition to the mountain fortress, if the Holy Night Army wants to advance straight in, it will also be composed of the eldest prince's faction.
The second barrier.”
"I see."
Hearing the sound, Lei Xiao took a sip of hot tea and nodded thoughtfully.
Before that, he had already learned that the lord of Songluo City, Marquis Luoji, was a loyal dogleg of the eldest prince's faction.
Unexpectedly, other surrounding cities besides Luoji had also secretly joined the camp of the great prince.
"However, Lord, due to the mysterious disappearance of Loki some time ago, Songluo City is still in a relatively chaotic state..."
Having said this, looking at Lei Xiao's unperturbed expression, Orr suddenly realized: "It turns out that it is all the work of the lord, so it makes sense!"
Bowing slightly to Lei Xiao, Orr continued: "Na Luoji is a representative figure of the extermination faction among the nobles. It is said that he not only ruthlessly slaughtered all the alien lords in his sphere of influence, but also dispatched experienced elites.
Search team, assist other surrounding cities in encircling and suppressing alien lords."
"Obviously, he no longer has this ability."
Raising his eyebrows slightly, Lei Xiao put down the teacup and responded calmly.
Regarding the extermination faction mentioned by Al just now, Lei Xiao had already heard Ariel mention it before.
Currently, the dignitaries of human nations, including the Lengyan Kingdom, have roughly three attitudes towards the alien lords who suddenly descended on various parts of the world.
The first type is the extermination faction with the largest number and the toughest attitude.
He claimed that they were incompatible with the alien lords and must be wiped out so that the original power structure would not be affected.
The second type is the coexistence faction with a smaller number.
This group of nobles and dignitaries claimed that since an incredible miracle like an alien lord had come.
Then, there must be a deep meaning, plus the alien lords who came are all human race.
Therefore, naturally we cannot kill at will, but we should try to actively make friendly contacts and establish a channel of communication between them.
The third type is the observer group with the smallest number.
This small group of powerful people neither supports the first nor the second approach. They advocate staying the same in response to changes and first seeing how things will develop before making any plans.
"Your Lordship is indeed extraordinary, and my subordinates admire him greatly!"
After sincerely flattering him, Al continued: "In addition to the forces of the eldest prince, the second largest force in the eastern region of Leng Yan is the second prince."
Nodding slightly to Lei Xiao, Orr added: "The second prince's power here is located in the center of the eastern region of Leng Yan, with Iron Ge Castle as the core, and the total strength is about 60,000 to 70,000 people.
"
"Iron Castle? It turns out that's the second prince's territory."
After hearing the name of this place and looking at the teacup still rising, Lei Xiao nodded slightly.
Lei Xiao was also familiar with this place, it was the residence of the Knights of the Blue Rose.
Another city not far from the Knights of the Blue Rose is the headquarters of the Knights of the Broken Blade.
"It seems that my plan to bring these two together is indeed correct. Once there is a conflict with the second prince's power, these two independent knights will undoubtedly become two sharp knives that penetrate the enemy's vital points."
Nodding thoughtfully, Lei Xiao raised his head again and asked, "What about the power of the fourth prince?"
"Back to my lord, the fourth prince is too elusive. Therefore, my subordinates have not figured out where his sphere of influence lies."
Shaking his head helplessly, Orr immediately responded: "However, in addition to the forces of the eldest prince and the second prince, the forces of more important cities such as Gelin City, Luolong City, and Blue Cold Castle are unknown. They must be
Let’s distribute them in these cities.”
"I understand, so it turns out that the fourth prince is the most mysterious?"
Hearing this, Lei Xiao rubbed his chin while showing a thoughtful expression.
