Chapter 120: Defensive Battle Settlement
"Hey! Gu Xi, comrade, can I take a look at that?"
Seeing Gu Xi take out the skull fragment from the skeletal warhorse, Du Wushuang's eyes lit up and she couldn't help but ask.
"What's up, is this very useful?"
Gu Xi didn't think much and handed the [Headless Knight Training Manual] to Du Wushuang.
"Of course, you don't know how valuable this thing is. After activating talents at level 5, players need to consider advancing to level 10. The next path for Death Knights is to advance to Fear Knights at level 10 and Terror Knights at level 20.
But the requirements for advancing to Fear Knights are too high. Not to mention other things, just the warhorse reaching purple quality and having three level 10 Black Guards makes everyone pull their hair out.
Look at me, I'm almost level 5 and only have this set of armor, and it's not even complete. Providing full weapon sets for the Black Guards is out of the question.
This is another advancement route. Although it's not as orthodox as Fear Knight, it's still a path for Death Knight advancement. I think many Death Knights aiming for level 10 would want it."
While speaking, Du Wushuang reluctantly handed back the [Headless Knight Training Manual].
"Keep this well. This [Headless Knight Training Manual] can be used at least five times. If someone wants to buy the reading rights, remember to charge at least three Dragon Blood Crystals or Dragon Steel, don't sell it cheap."
"Okay!"
Gu Xi understood the importance of this item. He didn't offer to give Du Wushuang a share for free but silently put away the [Headless Knight Training Manual].
At this time, Du Wushuang seemed to remember something and seriously said, "If you have the chance, trade this away. Don't think about keeping it to build a Death Knight regiment yourself.
If you do that, all Death Knight players will consider you an enemy."
Gu Xi understood this point too. Death Knights, as one of the player professions, would never become mere servants under a Necromancer. It's a matter of dignity.
Not even the three divine skills could change this, and Gu Xi wouldn't foolishly attempt such a thing.
"I know. By the way, is there a place in Dispersed Immortal Garden that sells this? If not, I might have to take it back to the guild to ask around."
"There is, definitely." Du Wushuang confidently said, "After the battle ends, a small trade fair will be held at the tavern, where everyone will bring their loot for trading.
Just ask around there."
While the two were talking, the newly transformed skeletons had already finished cleaning the battlefield.
Gu Xi didn't see anything particularly noteworthy.
So he waved his hand, signaling Luna to drag the skeletal warhorse back to Aridowei City.
As for the Death Incarnation, since the battle wasn't over yet, Gu Xi didn't dismiss it, just let it hover in the sky.
Maybe because of the Death Incarnation's presence, no enemies appeared in Gu Xi's area, although sounds of fighting could be heard nearby from time to time.
Gu Xi and Du Wushuang leisurely spent more than an hour.
Until a heavy gong sounded, Du Wushuang joyfully took off her helmet, "It's over! The battle's over! Hahaha, we struck it rich this time!"
Du Wushuang, with her helmet off, jumped around happily, and Gu Xi then understood why she dismissed the Headless Knight's training method.
The full set of armor on Du Wushuang was about 1.7 meters tall, but without the helmet, Gu Xi noticed she only had her head sticking out, her face just at the armor's neck position.
Calculating from this, Du Wushuang might only be around 1.4 to 1.5 meters tall. If she became a Headless Knight, she'd have to sit at the children's table when drinking.
However, Du Wushuang didn't dare to take off her full armor, only removing some neck plates for ventilation.
At this moment, the sound of hooves came from the southeast.
Several Death Knights in blue armor approached from there.
"District C6, report battle results and defensive status. Necromancers can report losses, and 75% of the lost soldiers will be refunded."
One of the Death Knights said loudly upon reaching Gu Xi and Du Wushuang.
Du Wushuang was used to this, and she quickly stepped forward, "We encountered two waves of attacks. The first wave had two enemies: a Headless Knight and an alchemist. Both were killed.
The second wave had three enemies. We killed two, and one escaped.
Gu Xi, what were your losses?"
"104 skeleton soldiers, 18 zombies, and 11 ghosts."
Gu Xi quickly reported the numbers.
These figures were given to Gu Xi by Luna on the way back.
Gu Xi initially thought he'd have to bear these losses himself, but it turned out Dispersed Immortal Garden had a refund system.
Hearing Gu Xi's report, the Death Knights exchanged glances.
"That's all?"
Gu Xi blinked, not understanding the implication.
"Is there a problem?"
"No, your losses are quite small. I just came from other areas, and they reported hundreds of casualties. How come you lost so little despite facing two waves of attacks?"
Understanding the Death Knight's remark, Gu Xi pointed to the Death Incarnation hovering in the sky.
"With that around, my losses were minimal. If not for the fight against the crow soldiers, I wouldn't have lost more than double digits."
Looking up, the Death Knight saw the black bone dragon in the black mist.
"Is that... the Death Incarnation? One of the Necromancer's three divine skills?"
"Good eye."
Gu Xi smiled proudly.
"I see. I'll record this. Since your losses are small, we won't stick to the 75% refund. Full refund for all troops. Here are recruitment orders, you can recruit the corresponding number of units at the training camp in Dispersed Immortal Garden.
They'll have the right level, but you'll have to find weapons and equipment yourself.
Liu, how's it on your side?"
"I've checked. The enemy numbers match their report, no issues with the battle results." Another Death Knight promptly responded.
"Then record it. Here's your battle record. You can go to the barracks later to claim the rewards for this battle."