Arthur calculated the enemy's strength, his mind racing with strategic implications. "Based on the intelligence gathered, it appears that the forces will consist of approximately 60,000 soldiers, drawn from one town and four large monster gathering areas," he thought, his gaze drifting to the soldiers and hero cards in his inventory.
However, Arthur's expression turned grave as he considered the worst-case scenario. "But if the entire population of the town were to mobilized, the total number of soldiers would swell to roughly 90,000," he calculated, his mind whirling with the potential consequences.
Despite the daunting numbers, Arthur's confidence remained unwavering. "I can handle this," he declared, his voice firm and resolute. "With my current soldiers and the soldier cards I got from the treasure chests, I'm confident in our ability to slaughter them."
As he prepared to head towards the summoning portal, Arthur's thoughts turned to the potential benefits of utilizing the goblin corpses. "I also have 15,000 goblin corpses at my disposal," he recalled, a plan beginning to take shape in his mind. "By extracting them, I can acquire more soldier cards, further bolstering our defenses and increasing our chances of victory."
With a sense of determination, Arthur set off towards the summoning portal, ready to mobilize his forces and prepare for the impending battle.
Arthur's gaze swept over his current military strength, which comprised approximately 73,710 soldiers. The bulk of his forces were made up of bronze rank sword soldiers and archers, reliable and formidable in their own right. Silver rank soldiers formed the next tier of his military hierarchy.
while a smaller contingent of gold rank mages provided magical support. At the apex of his forces stood 10 platinum rank soldiers, the elite troops he had acquired from a gold rank treasure chest in a previous adventure.
As he contemplated the impending battle, Arthur's thoughts turned to the potential for expansion, and he revealed the extent of his summoning capabilities.
"I can summon 50,000 bronze rank soldiers, 25,000 bronze rank archers, 10,000 silver rank soldiers, 10,000 silver rank archers, 10,000 silent rank cavalry cards, 10,000 silver rank assassin cards, 10,000 silver rank mage cards, 10,000 silver rank guardian cards, and 5,000 gold rank healer cards," he calculated, his excitement growing with each passing moment.
The prospect of augmenting his forces with these additional troops filled Arthur with confidence. "With this, my total military strength will surge to an impressive 213,710 soldiers," he thought, his mind racing with the strategic possibilities. As he envisioned the impending battle, a fierce determination burned within him.
"Let those ugly goblins come," Arthur declared, his voice low and menacing. "They will experience what true fear is. They will behold the might of my army, and tremble before it. The Dark City's forces may think they can overwhelm us with sheer numbers, but they will soon learn the error of their ways. We will crush them beneath our heel, and emerge victorious."
Arthur's eyes widened in surprise as he browsed through his inventory, noticing the presence of 10 gold rank cards in various professions: blacksmiths, architects, and alchemists. A faint smile crossed his face, followed by a hint of embarrassment. "I could've sworn I didn't have any alchemists in my territory," he thought, "but it seems I've forgotten about these cards."
Arthur's mind flashed back to the times he might have acquired these summoning cards, but he couldn't quite pinpoint when it happened. "When did I get these summoning cards?" he wondered.
Arthur didn't think too much about it and with a swift and decisive motion, Arthur inserted the cards into the summoning portal, unleashing a torrent of magical energy. The portal erupted in a brilliant display of light, its luminescent glow illuminating the surrounding area. This phenomenon had become a familiar sight for the inhabitants of the territory, a harbinger of the arrival of new reinforcements.
As the portal continued to pulse with energy, the soldiers began to materialize, emerging one by one from the shimmering portal. They formed up in neat ranks, their eyes fixed on Arthur with a mixture of discipline and anticipation. The air was filled with the sound of clanking armor, the rustle of banners, and the murmur of voices as the soldiers took their positions.
Meanwhile, the 10 gold rank each– comprising blacksmiths, architects, and alchemists – had already emerged from the portal and were kneeling in a line to Arthur's side. Their eyes were cast downward, their faces serene and respectful, as they awaited Arthur's further instructions.
The blacksmiths, adorned in leather aprons, seemed ready to forge the finest arms and armor. The architects, with their precise instruments and blueprints, appeared prepared to design and construct grand structures. The alchemists, with their mysterious equipment and vials, looked poised to concoct potent elixirs and transmutations.
As the soldiers continued to stream out of the portal, Arthur surveyed his newfound forces with a sense of satisfaction and anticipation. The stage was set for a grand display of military might, and Arthur was eager to unleash his army upon the battlefield.
Arthur's gaze remained fixed on the soldiers emerging from the portal, his mind aware that the process would take some time to complete. "The summoning of such a large force will naturally require a considerable amount of time," he thought, his patience tempered by his anticipation of the impending battle.
As he waited for the soldiers to materialize, Arthur turned his attention to administrative matters, communicating with Joseph After a brief interval, Joseph arrived, his expression attentive and expectant.
"Joseph, I'd like you to escort these blacksmiths, architects, and alchemists to their respective departments," Arthur instructed, his voice clear and authoritative.
"However, I want to make a special note regarding the alchemists. As this is a new profession within our territory, I intend to establish a separate department dedicated solely to alchemy. This department will be situated in the central area of the territory, where they can operate with maximum efficiency and safety."
Arthur then retrieved a blueprint for an alchemist room from his inventory, one he had acquired from a treasure chest in a previous adventure. He handed the detailed plan to Joseph, his eyes serious.
"Ensure that Robin, constructs this alchemist room according to the specifications outlined in this blueprint. The location will be in the center of the territory, as I mentioned earlier."
With these instructions, Arthur entrusted Joseph with the task of establishing the new Alchemist Department, a move that would undoubtedly enhance the territory's capabilities in the realm of potion-making, transmutation, and other alchemical pursuits. As Joseph nodded and departed with the blacksmiths, architects, and alchemists, Arthur returned his attention to the soldiers still emerging from the portal, his strategic mind already turning towards the upcoming battle.
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