Lind and Lillens discussed it over lunch and agreed to get everything ready and set off tomorrow.
After all, time waits for no one, and it's a bit rushed to get to Sutherland's territory within half a month.
Linde said to Astaire beside him:
"Give the order that we will officially set off for Sutherland's territory tomorrow morning, without fail."
"yes."
After Astaire left, Lind sat down and began to think.
Although he was already much stronger as a baron with the strength of a viscount, it was still war, and sometimes he would inevitably encounter the forces of earls. With his current troops and rank, it would be difficult for him to escape unscathed.
Unless you directly use the crystal skeleton...
However, this thing is too uncontrollable. It's fine for blowing up city walls and gates, but it's too cumbersome for dealing with those at the Gold level and above.
Linde had previously developed his own methods privately, such as using crystal fragments to create javelins for direct throwing.
However, this thing is impossible to hit when it encounters a combat power of Gold rank or above, such as Astaire, given their reaction speed.
"Perhaps... I should raise my rank?"
Linde was different from the others. Others had a digestion time after taking alchemical potions, and this time varied from person to person, sometimes longer and sometimes shorter.
Because of the activation aura, Linde's alchemical potion was almost completely digested by the time it took effect after he drank it.
It's only been a month or two since Linde was promoted to Silver, while it usually takes most people almost a year.
"Let's not delay, let's strengthen ourselves today."
Linde took out a bottle of gold-level advancement potion that he had brought with him from the mage's sleeve.
The potion emitted tiny, golden specks of light, as if it were alive, constantly rising and falling within the bottle.
Linde opened the bottle, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
In an instant, a surge of violent energy entered his body, continuously transforming Linde's physique.
The tearing sensation caused by this ferocity was quickly dissipated by the activated aura.
Then, a tremendous power surged into Linde's body, forming wisps of golden patterns on his skin that flashed by in an instant.
Linde took a deep breath, feeling the sensation brought about by the transformation of his power.
"If it were someone else, it would be impossible to digest such a huge amount of power in an instant, but it is easy for me to control this power by relying on the activation aura."
Now, Linde's strength level has reached the Gold level. If he doesn't use his aura, he can already fight Astaire to a standstill.
However, without using the aura, defeating Aster is somewhat unlikely.
If you take the aura into account, he thinks he can take on 2-3 of them.
"The aura is still the most powerful..."
Linde couldn't help but sigh that although advancement on the continent of Tiel was simple and quick, its intensity was ultimately limited.
"I've heard that once you reach the Gold level, you'll gain a kind of energy that can be projected outwards..."
This energy is usually attached to weapons or body parts, possessing both defensive and offensive properties.
For example, Aster's silver sword light is one such example.
Linde drew his longsword and held it in front of him, wondering what color it was.
"What will it be like..."
Linde exerted his inner strength, trying to unleash his energy.
Soon Linde found the key to release it. A golden flame rose from the sword, containing particles of other colors, making it particularly dazzling.
"Wow, that's cool!"
Linde was very satisfied with the color of his energy.
"Being strong is temporary, but being handsome is for a lifetime."
Linde pressed the core handle hidden inside the enchanted plate armor, and a suit of magical armor instantly appeared on his body.
With the golden flames flowing all over his body, Lind now looked like a god descended to earth.
Alice gave Lind this enchanted armor before he set off, as she was very worried when she heard that Lind was about to go to war with the army.
Thus, this enchanted armor containing the core was created overnight.
Linde was so delighted with the item when he got it that he immediately put it on.
Incidentally, I also added a Bright Aura enchantment to this piece of equipment.
Thus, the strongest piece of armor that Linde could currently produce was born.
After shutting down the magic core and the light flame, Lind returned to his original state.
"Just as I guessed, enchanting and magic armor do not interfere with each other; they are two completely different technologies."
With the combination of these technologies, the armor's defensive capabilities have reached an extremely terrifying level.
Linde was certain that, in his current state with all defenses and auras activated, he could directly confront Priest Saen, whom he had encountered before.
Moreover, there's a high probability that you'll win.
"Just wait, Sutherland, and the Sass Empire, I'm ready."
…………
Meanwhile, at Lilens's mansion.
"Sir, the equipment, supplies, and food logistics have all been completed. We can set off on time tomorrow morning."
Li Luns rubbed his temples. The hard work of the past few days had left him exhausted, and he was only feeling much better today.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, you can go now."
Seeing that the Silver Knight was reluctant to leave, Li Luns asked:
“What’s wrong? This isn’t like you, Od.”
This silver knight named Ode has been following Lilens for a long time and can be considered his trusted confidant.
"My lord... I do have something to say."
"It's about Baron Lind."
"Oh? What could he possibly want?"
Lillens had always trusted Lind very much, after all, Lind had helped him a lot in Fortified City.
"My lord, I have secretly observed his army. It is highly elite. There are nearly 100 bronze warriors alone."
"This doesn't even include the remaining ordinary soldiers. These soldiers are all full-time soldiers, not the kind of cannon fodder conscripted from farmers."
"You think he's too strong?"
Lilens stroked his chin, deep in thought.
"Yes, sir, he is only a baron, but his army could easily be described as a long-established viscount who dominates a region."
"Are you afraid that he will take advantage of the war to attack me and seize my territory?"
Odd nodded, but didn't dare to say the answer.
Lilens walked around the tent a few times, then walked up to Od, patted him on the shoulder, and said:
"Aud, don't worry, Baron Linde wouldn't harm me..."
"grown ups!"
"This matter should not be mentioned again. Baron Linde is my ally and friend. Don't say such things again."
"If he wanted my fortified city, we would never have survived the cult's uprising!"
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