Chapter 141: Assigning Tasks
"Sir, are you ready for battle?"
In the tavern, Gu Xi was discussing the intelligence of the two districts with the barmaid when Dimmy suddenly poked her head over.
Due to her height, Dimmy towered over Gu Xi, and when she spoke, Gu Xi felt something soft pressing against his head.
"Yes, it's time to take over the other two districts."
As Gu Xi spoke, he pointed to the two pieces of intelligence in his hand, which the barmaid and her subordinates had worked hard to obtain.
[Upper District, area 1.2 square kilometers, population 3229 (Specters), after occupation, three large plots, four medium plots, six small plots, and one core plot (limited to building a magic tower).]
[The Tower Bridge (Defense Troop Attack +2), Upper District Defense Office, stationed Specters (Level 2) 400, Specters (Level 3) 150, Specters (Level 4) 60, Specter Leader (Level 5) 1 (Berserker, Attack 11), Specter Leader (Level 5) 1 (Mage, mastering Ice Spike), Specter Leader (Level 6) 1 (Composite, Elite).]
[After taking the Tower Bridge, you can obtain one large plot (for building large bridges).]
[Special Note: The Upper District seems to have some special power, please be careful!]
[Central Region, area 1.1 square kilometers, population 4533 (Specters), after occupation, three large plots, six medium plots, seven small plots.]
[The Ancient Gate (Defense Troop Defense +3), Central Region Defense Office, stationed Specters (Level 2) 260, Specters (Level 3) 80, Specter Leader (Level 4) 1 (Defensive Type, Defense 28), Specter Leader (Level 5) 1 (Knight Type, mastering Charge).]
[After taking the Ancient Gate, you can obtain one large plot (for building gates and arrow towers).]
Looking at the intelligence before him, Gu Xi was filled with regret. Had he known the enemy's strength was like this, he would have dealt with it earlier.
Being questioned by Dimmy, Gu Xi was also full of confidence.
"These two places should have been taken long ago. Aridowei City should be maintained in its entirety.
After I take these two districts, the next target will be Aridowei Tower."
"Sir, there are no strong enemies within Aridowei City, but the situation at Aridowei Tower is different. According to the intelligence I have, it is a key area with stronger forces than these two districts combined."
The barmaid propped her chin on her hands, her empty eyes seemingly blinking, clearly saying:
"Beg me, beg me, and I'll help you gather intelligence."
But the barmaid didn't think, with her skeleton face, who would like it?
Even if it were a pretty skeleton, it wouldn't do.
Unable to stand the barmaid's stare, Gu Xi was about to turn his head when he felt his head being pressed down by Dimmy.
"Sir, do you need me to dismantle this pile of bones for you?"
"No, no need."
Gu Xi twisted his body, trying to move out of the cotton-like feeling.
"Barmaid, you help me keep an eye on Aridowei Tower.
Also, after I take the entire Aridowei City, new enemies will surely appear nearby. I need you to stay vigilant and gather all the enemy's intelligence so that I'm not clueless when they arrive."
"Okay, okay, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on it. But sir, we are just a bunch of people selling wine and jokes, you can't put all the scout work on us.
If we had such skills, we wouldn't be stuck in the city unable to go out."
"I know, I'll remember this, but there's no manpower now. Shaya hasn't returned, so this task can only be handed over to you for now."
Gu Xi made a gesture indicating he had other things to do, grabbed the two pieces of intelligence, and ran out of the tavern.
When Gu Xi left, the barmaid placed a cup of rat wine in front of Dimmy.
"Madam, why bother? If you're really bored, find a coffin and bury yourself. Don't always come and disturb my business."
Dimmy drank the rat wine in one gulp, then stuffed the rat into her mouth and started chewing.
"Just you, you'd better put on some skin. I'm idle now, but I'll be of great use later."
"What use can you be? Just lifting and hugging."
Dimmy rolled her eyes and ignored the barmaid's words.
At this moment, Gu Xi had arrived at the square in front of Aridowei City's gate.
This was where Gu Xi usually gathered his troops.
Gu Xi's Bone Cutting Battalion and other scattered troops had all arrived.
Those with organization followed their leaders, while the unorganized ones all stood together, waiting for Gu Xi's orders.
"Luna, is everyone here?"
Standing on the coffin lid, Gu Xi handed the intelligence to Luna.
"Everyone's here."
"Good, later the Death Incarnation will attack the Central Region. We'll attack the Upper District. You keep an eye on the situation. Whether I take the Upper District first or the Death Incarnation takes the Central Region first, you must occupy the district immediately."
"Don't worry, the expansion of the city benefits me the most. I'll keep an eye on everything."
Hearing Luna's words, Gu Xi was relieved.
Among so many undead subordinates, Gu Xi trusted Luna the most.
After explaining everything, Gu Xi led all the troops towards the big bridge in the Upper District.
At this moment, the Death Incarnation was already waiting at the bridge.
Due to the Death Incarnation's level and aura, although he hadn't entered the Tower Bridge's range, the Specters on the bridge had already stood out.
There were many Specters, and most importantly, they seemed to have received some orders, forming a battle formation on the bridge.
When Gu Xi arrived, he saw a composite Specter about three meters tall climbing to the highest point of the tower, commanding the troops below.
This Specter was the strongest in the Upper District. Now, it looked like a three-meter-tall mass, as if composed of countless arms.
With each breath, the arms on its body opened, resembling a rapidly blooming flower.
Seeing such a bizarre existence, Chen Gu was not surprised but calmly commanded.
"This side is ours. Death Incarnation, your target is the Central Region. First, take their gate. I don't care how you kill all the Specters in the city.
If you feel severely injured, retreat to the Dragon Bone Laboratory to recover and heal. Don't worry about the enemy attacking our district."
Initially hearing Gu Xi say that this side was his, the Death Incarnation was a bit dissatisfied.
But as Gu Xi issued the orders, the black mist around the Death Incarnation grew thicker.
To the Death Incarnation, Gu Xi's willingness to let him handle a district was a sign of trust, and which district it was didn't matter.
Thus, the Death Incarnation flew high, circled in the sky, and headed towards the Central Region.
At this moment, Gu Xi looked at the Specters on the bridge and raised his Cold Wind Staff.
"Come on!"
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