MTLNOVEL Chapter 168 Combat Werewolf_1
The Fifth Order Werewolf combat unit completed its upgrade.
For the armor and weapon selection of the Fifth Order Werewolf Warriors, Yan Xing still insisted on having the Werewolves take the light armor offensive approach, complementing the heavy defense infantry of the human race.
For armor, Yan Xing chose Half Body Plate Armor and a one-handed shield.
For weapons, Yan Xing chose a one-handed battle axe.
The Fifth Order Werewolf Warrior was named: Combat Werewolf.
Combat Werewolf (Werewolf faction Fifth Order unit)
Attack: 10
Defense: 6
Damage: 7
Health: 25
Talent: High Morale (On the battlefield, Combat Werewolves can always maintain high morale.)
Main quest rewards were also delivered.
[You have gained the right to recruit Fifth Order Combat Werewolves of the Werewolf race]
[Your main quest progress has increased]
[You have gained 60,000 Experience]
[You have gained 5,000 Prestige]
[You have gained 5,000 God-given gold coins]
[You have received God-given equipment: Medal of Valor]
[You have obtained blueprints for a special building: Combat Academy]
[You have received 5 Magic Crystals, 5 Magic Mercury, 5 Magic gemstones, 5 Magic Sulfur]
[You have received 10 Stone, 10 Lumber, 10 Iron Ore, 10 Copper Ore, 10 Silver Ore, 5 Gold Ore]
[You have acquired the skill: Junior Divine Power]
[You have received 100 Combat Werewolves]
[You have received 100 units of food]
[You have received 200 sets of Half Body Plate Armor, 200 one-handed shields, and 200 battle axes]
[You have received...]
Medal of Valor: The morale of the army you command is increased by 1.
Anyone with a bit of military sense knows how important the morale of an army is. High morale can unleash two hundred percent combat effectiveness. With low morale, troops might disband before even reaching the battlefield.
In this Magic World, many things can affect morale. Leadership skills can improve morale, items can boost morale, and Yan Xing's hero specialty, the "Inspire" skill, can enhance morale.
Correspondingly, there are also many skills and items that can be used to lower morale.
Besides these, other factors can affect an army's morale, such as the difference in morale between well-fed and hungry troops.
All in all, the morale-boosting Medal of Valor was considered strategic-level godly equipment.
I'll put it on.
Combat Academy: Soldiers with rich combat experience can acquire additional combat skills by learning at the Combat Academy. The more combat skills they have, the higher their chance to be promoted to heroes.
In summary... the Combat Academy is a place for training elite troops, and occasionally, it can even train heroes. This can be built gradually. Just in time for my return from the Thunderous Swamp, I can hold the opening ceremony for the Combat Academy and enroll the first batch of new students. I am the dean of the Eternal Domain's Combat Academy.
Then he acquired another skill—Junior Divine Power.
Junior Divine Power: Combat techniques and physical attacks possess divine attributes, adding an extra 10 percent to attack power, with a 20 percent increase against Hell creatures.
Can learn divine combat techniques.
Naturally, skills that increase attack power are good. But what exactly does being able to learn divine combat techniques mean? I need to ask Hibel about this.
However, the army had already assembled and was about to set out. As for the issue of divine combat skills, that would have to wait until Yan Xing returned from the Thunderous Swamp and went back to Nuta City.
After the upgrade of all 200 Combat Werewolves was completed, Yan Xing immediately arranged for them to be outfitted with new gear.
Heading into swamp combat, it's certain that they can't wear overly heavy plate armor.
Yan Xing ordered a batch of military Bulletproof Vests for his Combat Werewolves, fitted with PE composite ceramic plates—the equivalent of third-level armor in the game. This military-to-civilian conversion might not match military-grade effectiveness, but its defensive capabilities will absolutely stand up to the test of various cold weapons. This armor is not only lighter compared to plate armor but also easier to put on and take off. In battle, time is life.
Additionally, the Bulletproof Vests came with pockets and pouches, allowing the Combat Werewolves to carry various pieces of tactical equipment issued to them.
Beyond the third-level armor, Yan Xing also equipped every Combat Werewolf with a bulletproof shield. It's enough to protect themselves and the Crossbowmen, he considered.
The helmet design was specially crafted by Chui Chui to fit the Werewolves' head shape, providing effective protection without impairing their vision or hearing. The helmets were equipped with earphones, goggles, night vision devices, data network signal receiving terminals, and so on. Such helmets were essential gear for all warriors entering the Thunderous Swamp.
The main weapon Yan Xing equipped the Combat Werewolves with was a firefighting axe. The firefighting axe was designed with human biomechanics in mind, allowing for comfortable use of the axe's full power. The blade's flat side was sharp, suitable for chopping and splitting; the pointed side was meant for piercing through heavy armor.
In addition to the firefighting axe, Yan Xing also armed the Combat Werewolves with slingshots, stun batons, combat knives, and wolf-repellent spray.
Water bottles, first-aid kits, ration bags, dry batteries... A true full-scale armament.
「At this time」
The frontline reports collected by Chui Chui showed that the Werewolf main force and the Lizardman main force had already formed a decisive battle stance near Blood Crown Mountain. The Werewolves were the attackers, their morale high. However, the heavy consumption of slingshots made them somewhat apprehensive when facing the Lizardmen, who were prepared for a decisive battle at Blood Crown Mountain.
The Lizardmen were the defenders, their morale inevitably lower after being beaten into such a state by the relentlessly aggressive Werewolves. However, since Blood Crown Mountain was deemed a sacred place in the hearts of the Lizardmen, those defending here naturally had the resolve for a decisive battle against the Werewolves.
Both sides found themselves in a difficult position from which to retreat. In this war, neither side could afford to withdraw or lose.
The Werewolves were awaiting delivery of new slingshots from their suppliers. One after another, Werewolves assigned to expedite the order reached the Red Mud Wetland.
Yan Xing, seeing that the time was ripe to enter the Thunderous Swamp, immediately led his troops to take a military oath before the Howling Moon Totem. Then the whole army set out, passing through the newly constructed city gate.
Yan Xing and the accompanying Werewolf Heroes all rode Chocobos, taking the lead in front of the troops. Following them were 200 Carnivorous Birds, under the control of the Werewolf Beast Tamers. Behind the Carnivorous Birds were 200 Werewolf Archers.
Then came the large supply train. Chocobos served as the beasts of burden carrying supplies, with 300 Werewolves handling the logistics of the entire army. Next in line were 100 human Crossbowmen. The rear was guarded by 200 Combat Werewolves carrying shields and firefighting axes.
The entire troop marched in an impressive formation. Amidst the farewells of the Eternal Domain's inhabitants, they left their territory, taking the newly opened road leading to the Red Mud Wetland.
After Yan Xing's departure, the Eternal Domain remained under the stewardship of Gao Sipa, Lao Hansi, and Eddie, who were responsible for administrative, personnel, and military affairs, respectively.
Olaf and Steel Fang, who were originally in Nuta City, had already returned and received training in the Stenchwater Forest alongside the entire Peacekeeping Forces.
As for Yan Xing's beloved horse, Fei Ying, it remained in Nuta City. Fei Ying was now entering a critical phase of Demonization and required careful attention from the Goblin Gaga.
All those God-given gold coins can't be spent in vain.