Chaos,Chaos everywhere,pirates tried to escape from their little tents,getting impaled in the process.Screams echoed through the cove,they tried to put some sort of resistance,but they were getting losing balance,it seems they had good time mixed with some good old alcohol.Alexios stood behind his hippeis and youths with their shields locked towards charging pirates strong in 15 numbers.
"What kind of king would i been if i hide behind my soldiers?,no i must fight them head on,shame i did not bring my shield,how can i active my ability?,i saw none sort of button".Alexios shook his head,there is no time for this,he proceed to rush through his troop to face the pirates."My king its dangerous!,wait for us",Hippeis moved their shields to left side same as youths,too late Alexios was about to get his first kill.
Passive Ability - Tactical Insight: (Level 1) Activated
Sometimes anticipates and blocks a percentage of incoming attacks, showcasing Athena's Tactical prowess.(when in combat,every 20 attacks are predicted) after those attacks are predicted cool down is 15 hours.
With Tactical Insight engaged, Alexios seemed to foresee the pirates' every move. His senses heightened, he moved with a grace that defied the chaos around him. The pirates, in their intoxicated state, swung wildly at the Spartan king, but each attack was met with a calculated parry or sidestep.
His Xiphos danced through the air, a deadly extension of his will, as he expertly blocked and countered with precision that bordered on the supernatural.
The pirates, initially overconfident in their numbers, soon found themselves bewildered and outmatched. Alexios carved through their ranks with a divine foresight. His every move was a testament to Athena's tactical prowess, as he effortlessly exploited openings in the pirates' drunken assaults.
"That's about 7 dead pirates,13 calculated attacks remaining,i almost feel bad for them,almost" Alexios said for himself,"i am sick about the lack of information by the gods and the upcoming battle with Korithians,i will not let the gods win!,they think its so funny to put me in this situation,but no i will prove them otherwise!".
Alexios continued to slaughter the rest of pirates with ease thanks to his ability,the last pirate fall to his knees and lie lifelessly on sand with pool of blood emerging form his body.Hippeis arrived with youths and only stare at their king,on youths faces could by see fear and on hippeis a respect,"Don't just stand there,this night is young and we only just begun". Alexios noticed a hole far side of the beach,it looked like where pirate captain could be,"Listen up,there is a hole that resembles a cave,its time to see their so called "Leader".
"Yes my king!",said both hippeis with youths beside them.As they are making a way Alexios noticed his hoplites were not wasting their time,left side was begging to be clear,expect those 2 triremes docked in the sand with ropes hammered the ground with a log.Hoplites on the right side started pushing pirates back,10 on the left and 10 on the right.
"Right i just remembered,helots i need helots!",Alexios just remembered that helots were important to economy,as all Spartans (except women) were heading to war,there must be someone to keep economy running in their absence."It seemed i get little sidetracked,let huge amount pirates be taken as helots.understood?".
"As you wish my King",said one of the hippei,while Alexios were running towards the entrance that resembled cave.Pirates were running in opposite direction from where Alexios was,it looked like that their will to fight was perishing.
"Run for your life!!"
"The..they are monsters!"
Moon was shining on the cave where Alexios and his men arrived,one hippei started to run to hoplites,probably to tell them that they need prisoners."I go alone,you are going to capture the remaining pirates and search those triremes!".Alexios had one simple reason,he definitely know that there were gonna be more than 5 pirates,his ability had only 5 attack that could block them and killed them. Alexios must learn how to properly fight without his ability,sure it was risky but this was perfect to practise,after all combat and experience is the best teacher.
"A..as you command my king",youths were too afraid of their king to argue,and run off to help the hoplites to capture remaining pirates,and hippei followed their footsteps."With that out of the way,lets see what treasure is awaiting me",Alexios stepped in the cave with torches on the walls of the cave with their diminishing lights.
Alexios walked with his clanking armor that echoed through the long corridor.Eventually footsteps could be heard that were getting closer,6 pirates equipped with spears.Their hands were shaking and eyes full of fear still while pointing spears at Alexios,"Drop your weapons filth,and i will take you as a slaves,or you rather join your friends?,choice is yours".Alexios spoke to them covered in blood,eventually pirates drop their weapons and started running to exit where Alexios man awaits them.
"phew,thanks to my cape with fear factor,now where is their captain?",Alexios pondered and then answer revealed it self, a room at the end of the corridor was spotted by Alexios."The mighty Spartan king bothered to visit us eh?",Spoke a figure who emerged from the room.Middle aged man with black beard and hair with is a slightly asymmetric and curved sword called machaira in his right hand.Black tunic with leather belt and sandals with leather stripes.
"Surrender,or join your fellow man in hell you dog",Alexios calmly spoke to him with confidence,it seems like his personal guards left him."You really think i would surrender? without a fight?,no It is better to die well than to live badly.Without a fear in his voice the captain answered,Alexios was not in mood to interrogate this pirate,he doubted that this rat would know something valuable,treasure will be probably be in the room he walked out of or the ships.
"Then you will dine in hell",Alexios plunged at captain,but as he was about the hit his throat captain took step sideways and hit Alexios back with his sword."Warning you been hit,due to opponents low level weapon being below your armor stat the attack is nullified."What? so this the decryption meant,its slight chance of not guaranteed to hit..great".
Alexios grunted as he turn around to face him yet again,"What? too tired?,do you need to lay down? i can wait,hehee",Captain said mockingly,with big smirk on his face.Alexios ignored the captain remarks and again plunged his xiphon at the captain,again he missed."Are you fucking kidding me?!,2 times in a row?!".
Alexios could not believe it,so another attempt was made this time successfully.Captain was too busy to mock alexios to notice the distance was yet again cut,and Alexios stabbed him in the gut."Fuck...you..got...me" this was his last words to Alexios as he started to fall to ground."Huff,,,finally i got this bastard",Alexios with deep breaths said to himself.
"Congratulation! for killing 15 pirates and 1 Captain you are awarded with 175 EXP!,and your level has been level up as well! to achieve next level you need 250 EXP.For more information please open your Hero and City state systems!,keep it up hero!", Alexios thought he was dreaming,he then proceed to opened his Hero system.
Abilities: 1 available point
Athena's Wisdom and Shield Techniques: (Level 1)
Basic Attack - Shield Bash: (cooldown: 5 minutes)
Strikes an enemy with the shield, momentarily stunning them and increasing the Hero's defense.(Enemies are stunned for 2 second)
Ultimate Ability - Aegis Defense: (Level 1), (Duration: 2 minutes)
Summons a protective shield, reducing incoming damage for a duration and reflecting a portion of it back to attackers.Duration 5 minutes (cool-down: 12 hours)
Passive Ability - Tactical Insight: (Level 1)
"Only one?,(sight) i guess its better then nothing whats in the city-state system?", Alexios was little disappointed but when he saw city-state system he was shocked.
Buildings:
Agora (Marketplace) Level 1: is bustling open marketplace, filled with various stalls and merchants selling goods. It's a central hub for trade and commerce.
Upgradable Features: (Available)
Assembly Area (Spartiates) Level 1:
Spartiates, the full citizens of Sparta, had their own assembly area where they gathered for civic and military discussions. This was a space where important decisions concerning the state were made collectively by the Spartan citizens.
Upgradable Features: (Available)
Barracks (Syssitia) Level 1:
Spartiates lived in barracks-like structures known as syssitia, where they ate, slept, and trained together. This communal living reinforced the bonds between warriors and contributed to the collective spirit of the Spartan military.(there is available space of 320 in Barracks out of 500)
Upgradable Features: (Available)
Blacksmith (chalkeùs) Level 1:
These blacksmiths were skilled metalworkers who crafted items from metals such as bronze and iron. They played a crucial role in producing weapons, armor, tools, and various implements needed for everyday life in ancient Spartan society. The work of blacksmiths was highly valued, especially in the context of the military, where well-crafted weapons and armor were essential for the effectiveness of soldiers in battle. Upgradable Features: (Available)
Agora (Helots) Level 1:
Helots, the state-owned serfs who worked the land, also had their own section of the Agora. However, their lives were marked by hardship, as they were subjugated to Spartan citizens and served as a labor force.
Upgradable Features: (Available)
New buildings: please click to see what kind of new buildings will you get
"Holy shit",Alexios jaw fell to ground.