Chapter 199: Fire Aegis, another stalemate, strategy
Chapter 199: Fire Shield, another stalemate, strategy
In the end, the rewards and benefits Moriarty received included alchemy materials worth fifty thousand gold coins, a fifty cubic meter super-large space bag, and an extremely precious fourth-level spell learning scroll, the Fire Aegis.\\89 Read
Among them, the black extra-dimensional bag named "Big Appetite" and the Fire Aegis Scroll are obviously the most expensive, and can even be said to be priceless.
In fact, Moriarty didn't understand why Dean Hockenheim would hand over such rich items to him. Perhaps Figaro may have taken a lot of advantage in the exchange with Angelina and Loki, but this
This cannot be a reason to give high rewards to Moriarty, who is a subordinate. After all, the so-called boss eats meat and the younger brother drinks soup, but there is still an essential difference between meat and soup. But this time, Moriarty
It was a real bite of fat.
There is another point that makes Moriarty particularly confused. Because in the eyes of ordinary people, even if the fourth-level spell scroll is very precious, it is still a bit inappropriate to give it to a three-pole mage, or it is wrong. Because
Even if it is placed on the middle-level Schmidt, he dare not say that he has the qualifications or ability to learn fourth-level spells. Below the level of a high-level mage, fourth-level spells such as Flame Aegis are simply similar to the Book of Heaven.
Now Figaro placed the learning scroll in front of Moriarty so casually, it didn't look like that at all.
Could it be that Dean Hockenheim is already aware of the mage's incredible ability to learn spells? Or is this simply some kind of temptation?
It's a pity that no matter how much the Grand Arcanist's reputation is respected, he can't refuse. No matter how many thoughts he has in his heart, in the end, Moriarty can only follow the "formal procedures" given by the big brother and accept the "formal procedures" given by the big brother, and honestly tell Figaro
After thanking you, accept everything on the table.
After leaving the mage's barracks and returning to his squadron area, Moriarty's mind was still spinning with various possibilities and inferences. However, due to the lack of necessary information support, everything was just a hypothesis. And
Since the Blue Mage Group was stationed nearby and there was no magic shielding measure, Moriarty did not dare to put the newly acquired Fire Aegis Scroll into the crystal book immediately, but only kept it close to him.
But no matter what, being able to obtain a fourth-level spell learning scroll is a matter of celebration for Moriarty. Moreover, this is also the first time that the mage has seen a physical fourth-level scroll.
Fourth-level spells can basically be regarded as the pinnacle of the pan-continental magic system. Although there are legendary fifth-level spells before them, I am afraid that except for the great arcanists and other powerful people who have the ability and financial resources to study and explore
, other mage professionals, even high-level mage, will never be able to set foot in this sacred field. Therefore, for 99% of the mage, the fourth level spell is the limit of their magic career.
However, due to the five-hundred-year regression of magical civilization, the once brilliant and blooming "Flower of Spells" has withered to an unknown extent. And the fourth-level spells, which are as precious as the gems on the "Magic Crown", have been extremely damaged. In addition,
It has a very high learning threshold, so it can be said that even in Brakada, the "hometown of wizards", the learning scrolls of fourth-level spells have long been classified as rare. Except for a few lucky ones that were passed down before the Ice Doomsday
Except for the ancient original scrolls, all the other fourth-level scrolls were re-copied by modern great arcane masters. This also shows from the side that any high-level mage who wants to go further must walk on the road of magic.
If you go further, you have to rely on a magic master. Otherwise, you will definitely not be able to succeed.
Although considering confidentiality and other factors, it was impossible to immediately store the Flame Aegis in the crystal book, but Moriarty still began to experience its subtle power through mental induction.
As introduced in the Magic Dictionary, the fourth-level spell "Flame Shield" is a defensive fire magic. By summoning a different number of magical flame shields in front of him, the mage can not only resist physical and magical attacks
A double attack. At the same time, once an enemy approaches the caster, he will immediately be horribly burned by the flame shield. Moreover, according to the vague records at the end of the dictionary, when the "Flame Aegis" obtains the master-level fire element field
After blessing, you will even get an additional magical effect similar to damage rebound.
Therefore, it can be said with absolute certainty that for all mages who are determined to specialize in the element of fire, Flame Aegis is indeed the best top-level spell for living at home and killing people and setting fires.
In the nearly one month since then, Moriarty and the Olympus Squadron have not been on the battlefield again. There is no other reason. It seems that the defeat of the Khumbu Army in the first battle has sounded the alarm for both warring parties.
The human side is desperately accumulating a series of armor-piercing arrows, while the goblin side is also desperately trying to explore the reality through various channels and formulate corresponding combat strategies. However, until both sides believe that they are fully prepared, they will not restart a full-scale war.
As a result, the fighting between the North and the South suddenly returned to the piecemeal fighting and petty fighting before.
However, in this way, the initiative on the battlefield seems to be slowly returned to the hands of the goblins. Because they have reconnaissance tools such as the goblin airship, the goblins can often detect the dynamics and movements of the allies earlier in small-scale battles.
Tactical intentions, and immediately provide targeted battle arrangements.
Often a human squadron would go out on patrol, only to be ambushed by goblin sniper troops in less than half an hour. Or when the Allies set up a fishing strategy to attract goblins to attack, most of the follow-up groups would show up.
The goblin in front turned around and ran away like a rabbit.
And after just a month of fighting like this, the combined losses of the Allied forces have exceeded the total of the first battle. In contrast, the goblins have also tasted the consequences of the strategy and tactics of "shrinking the main body and counterattacking with small forces".
sweetness, and further developed and deepened this kind of breakthrough warfare, traffic warfare, and sparrow warfare that relied on the advantages of high-altitude reconnaissance.
It has to be said that after winning the glorious victory in the first battle, the Northern Allies gradually fell into an embarrassing and passive battlefield sluggishness because of their own retreat. Even if humans later hoped to have a second great war with the goblins,
In a large-scale battle, the Yugoslav Alliance actually had a no-war card on their side, appearing to be on guard and ignoring them. It was obvious that the goblins hoped to maximize their strengths and avoid their weaknesses, and use their own advantages to offset the enemy's strengths.
Anyway, to take a step back, the north is now the one taking the initiative to attack, so if the stalemate continues in the Yonville Valley, the goblins on the defensive side will have a psychological advantage.
"Everyone, I must have seen the recent casualty reports. Although the battle is not fierce, it is shameful that our losses are much higher than those in the south. We have to respond to this."
At the Supreme Allied Conference held in Stormwind City, Lord Belus, as the chairman of the temporary meeting, looked at the lords of the northern city-states in front of the round table and said in a deep voice.
"Yes! Just three days ago, a team of swordsmen from my Greenland City went out on patrol and never came back. It was not until yesterday that the Allied scouts discovered the frozen bodies on the west side of the Yonville Valley.
More than a dozen mutilated corpses were found in the ice. Also found at the scene were the remains of several goblins and some scattered hammer weapons. Obviously, these heroic soldiers suffered a shameful sneak attack and ambush!" Crete's
As soon as he finished speaking, the city lord of Greenland, a small city-state in the north, immediately spoke loudly, his voice full of anger and unwillingness.
"It seems that those goblin airships have detected the whereabouts of our patrol team again." The half-elf Grand Arcanist glanced at the excited Greenland City Lord and said calmly: "This should be the eighth reconnaissance team we have lost."
"Could it be that our allied forces really can't find a way to deal with the situation in front of us? The goblins acted like a coward, but used all kinds of dirty methods to abuse our soldiers! Such behavior is simply disgusting!
"Another city lord spoke.
"The goblins have the reconnaissance advantage of high-altitude airships. Therefore, unless the weather continues to be bad, it will be difficult for us to escape the prying eyes from the south." Frisa of Stormwind City slowly shook his head. He had already had enough in the previous storm offensive and defensive battles.
After hearing the suffering of the goblin airship, he was naturally very impressed: "And as the days begin to get warmer, I think the time and area for airship activities will be further expanded and strengthened."
"So, it seems that the key to everything now lies in the goblin airships?" Lord Belus smiled coldly: "Is there anything that can kill these airships? Long-range crossbows? Or gargoyles? Or some other magic?"
"Unfortunately, none of what you said has much restraint effect on the goblin airship." Looking at Crete, Mrs. Hanquan smiled slightly: "Because of the flying height, it is difficult to use heavy crossbows or magic.
The body of the airship was hooked into the air nearly a thousand feet. As for the gargoyle, the combat radius of this magical puppet also does not exceed five hundred feet. Unless the goblin airship takes the initiative to land halfway down, the gargoyle is completely powerless."
"So, there is nothing we can do?"
"That's not necessarily the case." At this time, the half-elf suddenly said again?
"Oh?" Upon hearing these words, the other city lords present at the meeting cheered up.
"As far as I know, although the goblin airship has strong aerodynamic capabilities, it needs regular maintenance. Especially in Brakada in the winter, when the wind and snow are blowing, the airship often needs to return to the base behind for repairs after taking off several times.
cabin and airbag, and strengthen the internal alchemy circle." Angelina looked around and said slowly.
"what do you mean…"
"If we can't hit the airship, we'll hit the airship's base!" (To be continued.
