Chapter 1210: Chapter 102 Tian Jing Mountain Range
Ah Dai pulled Xuan Yue behind him, attracting the murderous intent of the four skeletons to himself, and said to Blood Skull, "To the leaders of the Skeleton Mercenary Group, I don’t want to dwell on what happened between us previously, I think we all know who was right and who was wrong. Chairman Mulat has already said that what we are facing ahead are the bandits, not strife among ourselves. If you seek revenge later, feel free to come find us. But for now, I hope there will be no more conflicts. President Mu, you can start discussing the plan now." A faint authority emanated from Ah Dai, the invisible pressure made the hearts of the four skeletons tremble, the scenes previously encountered in the forest flashing continuously through their minds, pacifying their urge to kill gradually.
Mulat tried his best to calm his emotions and with a forced smile said, "My fellow leaders, let’s all calm down. It’s been a long time since the caravan last came here. If it were not for transporting spices, we would not have ventured here. However, these spices are critical for the Guild, so we cannot afford any mistakes. We’re not very familiar with the changes in the Tian Jing Mountains over the past few years, but I’ve heard from a friend that there are more bandits here than before, and some of them are quite formidable. Hence, we must not be careless. The enemy holds the terrain advantage, leaders, what are your thoughts on how we should arrange our forces?"
Blood Skull pondered and said, "I also heard there have been some changes in the Tian Jing Mountains. Since we are already here, we can’t turn back now. Let’s set out at dawn tomorrow, with Heavy Cavalry Infantry and Light Cavalry guarding the front and rear, Archers in the middle, and I’ll lead the Assault Team ready for any contingencies. If elite enemies appear, our Assault Team will handle them."
Mulat nodded, looked at Ah Dai and Xuan Yue and asked, "Do the two of you have any suggestions?"
Ah Dai thought for a moment and said, "We have no objections. As for such large-scale operations, we are not very familiar. My brother is a Light Mage; his Support Magic and Healing spells are very skilled. It’s best for him to support everyone. As for me, I’ll assist Blood Skull leader in dealing with the more difficult enemies."
As soon as Ah Dai mentioned that Xuan Yue was a Light Mage, the four skeletons simultaneously recalled the day Xuan Yue healed their serious injuries, and the atmosphere in the tent immediately became more harmonious. Wind Skeleton asked, "May I ask how far can your brother’s Light Magic reach? Our mercenary group mainly consists of Light Cavalry and Archers who are quite susceptible to injuries."
Xuan Yue pondered and said, "My magic can cover about a thousand meters radius. But large-scale recovery spells cannot be used for extended periods because the larger the area, the weaker the effect becomes. Also, I can’t do much for very severe injuries or disabilities, so it’s still crucial for your people to be cautious."
"Ah! A thousand meters?" the four skeletons exclaimed in surprise. Although their understanding of magicians was limited, they had never heard of a magician controlling such a vast area.
Xuan Yue seemed not to have noticed their amazement and explained, "I’ve never tested the thousand-meter range before, but it shouldn’t be a problem. However, as you know, magic can’t last too long; magic power has its limits, so you must quickly clear the enemies."
Blood Skull reassured, "You can rest assured on that, our Skeleton Mercenary Group members are all strong fighters and well-coordinated through extensive training. Unless the enemy’s strength is beyond our imagination, we will definitely eliminate them quickly."
Ah Dai added, "Brother, can’t you also cast Fire Magic? If the enemy’s attack is too strong, you can help us attack." He naturally referred to the energy from Phoenix’s Blood.
Xuan Yue shook his head and replied, "Fire Magic is too overpowering. One misstep, and the whole mountain could be set ablaze. Big brother, you’ve seen it yourself, the Tian Jing Mountains are lush, do you really want me to damage this environment here? You should also try not to use it unless absolutely necessary. If it really comes down to it, let Sheng Xie come out and play; it would definitely enjoy that." Mentioning Sheng Xie, Xuan Yue couldn’t help but smile.
Ah Dai looked at the four members of the Skeleton Mercenary Group and said indifferently, "We’ll see how it goes when the time comes; perhaps all these arrangements might not be of any use."
Mulat laughed and added, "Yes! With the strength of your two mercenary groups, I believe the bandits might not even dare target us. It’s best if they do not appear at all. Peace is most important."
Wind Skeleton suddenly spoke, "Chairman, can I trouble you for one more thing? Although the main road through the center of the Tian Jing Mountains is quite wide, thieves usually attack from the sides, could you please have the caravan’s workers cut down some more trees here to make wooden shields for our Heavy Cavalry Infantry? This will be very advantageous in withstanding attacks from the sides."
Mulat gladly said, "That’s a thoughtful plan from Captain Wind. Alright, let’s do it. I will go immediately." After saying this, he turned and left the tent. Wind Skeleton told everyone, "I will go help President Mu arrange for the dimensions of the wooden shields," and followed out.
