Chapter 392

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Taking a closer look, of the 690,000 rare resources, 285,000 have already been spent, leaving only 405,000, which should be sufficient for recruitment for just under four weeks.

Ji Chen initially thought that with this much-accumulated resources, it would be enough to last for quite some time. However, he didn’t expect the recruitment cost for Tier 5 units to be so extravagant, depleting his resources so quickly.

Fortunately, he had pre-recruited the accumulated number of units for the next two weeks, saving him a considerable amount of resources.

But thinking about the upcoming hero upgrades, it was clear there would be more expenses ahead. Ji Chen shook his head with a hint of a headache, already contemplating where he could obtain another batch of rare resources.

The cost was significant, but recruitment was necessary.

With a light tap of his finger, 33,600 units of rare resources were instantly deducted from his account, and one by one, units with impressive auras emerged from various recruitment camps.

In an instant, the number of troops on the record of the Crown of the Ocean surged dramatically.

Apart from the Water Nymph Archers, Crab Guardians, two new units, and the Tyrant Azure Dragon, the quantities of the other four units had all surpassed the four-digit mark, with thousands of units densely arranged from the open space all the way into the forest.

The current main unit quantities were as follows:

Water Nymph Archers, Tier 5,1-star, 140 units.

Crab Guardians, Tier 5,1-star, 140 units.

Lobster Guardian Knights, Tier 5,1-star, 1,090 units.

Silver Sea Pixies, Tier 5, 2-star, 1,200 units.

Naga Guardians, Tier 5, 3-star, 1,100 units.

Dragon Blood Murlocs, Tier 5, 3-star, 1,120 units.

Tyrant Azure Dragon, Tier 5, 5-star, 18 units.

Tidal Sea Spirits, Tier 4,1-star, 10 units.

As the vendor had described, the Water Nymph Archers were ail charming and graceful, with well-defined figures. However, upon closer inspection, their bodies emitted a faint blue light – their bodies were composed of water, and they could heal themselves when injured.

They wielded elegant crystal bows, with the bow made of crystal, and the string and arrows made of water, making them quite eye-catching.

As for the Crab Guardians, they were just as their name suggested, tali crab-like creatures in humanoid form, clad in heavy armor. They held large crab shell-shaped shields in their left hands and crab-claw-shaped polearm weapons in their right hands, truly embodying the characteristics of their unit.

Their fierce presence was no less impressive than that of the Naga Guardians. Standing beside the Water Nymph Archers, who were known for their beauty, the Crab Guardians formed a striking and visually impactful combination, resembling a fusion of beasts and princesses.

And their panel data also had some highlights.

[Water Nymph Archers]

[Race]: Nymph

[Tier]: Tier 5,1-star

[Level]: 25

[Skills]: Water Condensation (Red skill, allows the arrows to condense using water, increasing the range by 50%. In a watery environment, an additional 50% range and 50% power increase)

Water Recovery (Red skill, can use water to recover injuries, immune to certain death skills and curses)

Quick Arrow Draw (Red skill, increases firing speed by 50%)

Water Vine Bind (Red skill, 10% chance for arrows to burst into water vines, binding nearby enemies)

[Unit Traits]: Spell Penetration (Arrows carry spell burns and penetration)

[Fit for both the battlefield and the bedroom]

[Crab Guardians]

[Race]: Crab

[Tier]: Tier 5,1-star

[Level]: 25

[Skills]: Crab Shield (Red skill, raise a large shield to form a shield array, greatly reducing damage taken)

Rapid Recovery (Red skill, increases recovery speed by 300% after taking damage)

Resistance (Red skill, increases physical and magical resistance by 100%, enhances the shield’s resistance to impact)

Taunt (Red skill, can taunt enemies within a certain range, greatly increasing their hostility)

[Unit Traits]: Life Link (Can share a portion of damage and life with each other)

The combat capabilities displayed by Water Nymph Archers in environments with and without water were entirely different.

Especially in the ocean, their ammunition was almost endless, and their combat power would reach another level.

The Crab Guardians, on the other hand, were more dedicated to their role as meat shields. Their skills all emphasized one thing: “Come and attack me.”

Especially the classic meat shield skill, Taunt, would undoubtedly make them a headache for enemies.

Crab Guardians could not only protect Water Nymph Archers but they could also shield the extremely fragile Silver Sea Pixies under the cover of their large shields. This created an ideal environment for enhanced combat effectiveness and allowed the Naga Guardians to be fully utilized.

From the results, strengthening these two units was definitely worth it, and it was even a profitable decision.

After all, enhancing units through the talent tree involved a certain degree of luck. For example, a low-tier unit might look good initially, but after enhancement, it might only improve its existing skills to a limited extent. However, some units, despite having unimpressive starting stats, could gain powerful new skills after enhancement, making them take off directly.

Ji Chen couldn’t help but admire his excellent judgment.

At this moment, an eerie alarm sounded throughout the Ocean Crown, echoing through the sky.

Ji Chen’s expression suddenly changed. Enemy attack!?

The alarms in the Ocean Crown had three levels. The first was a mild alarm, indicating that roaming monsters of low threat level were approaching in groups. Residents didn’t need to take shelter and could continue their normal activities, as the military would quickly eliminate the threat.

Events like mild alarms occurred every one or two days.

The second was a moderate alarm, signifying an attack by enemies with some level of threat. The territory would be put on alert, and residents needed to gather and follow commands for possible evacuation.

This level of alarm was rare, with only a few instances over the past few months, such as the Hanseatic Chamber of Commerce invasion.

The third and highest level of alarm meant entering a state of war. All residents had to immediately stop what they were doing and follow emergency plans to seek refuge in the Kobold Caves. The entire military would be placed on high alert and take up combat positions.

This level of alarm, representing the highest threat, had only been triggered by the invasion of the Sea Heirs and the recent attack by the Ferode Fleet.

Now, as the alarm signaling the highest level of threat rang out, it meant that either hostile creatures or another indigenous faction were invading.

Various possibilities flashed through Ji Chen’s mind in an instant.

He quickly made up his mind.

Without wasting any time, Ji Chen led the newly recruited units to the Stone Plaza.

At this moment, numerous residents had gathered in the square.

They didn’t show much panic on their faces. Under the command of Wilus and some lizardmen warriors, they orderly began moving toward the Kobold Caves.

Upon seeing Ji Chen, Wilus quickly walked over.

Ji Chen spoke with a serious tone.

“Report the information about the invaders.”

Wilus’s expression changed, and he hurriedly replied.

“Report, my lord. The warning lighthouse has detected fifteen large objects approaching from the northeast of the Stormy Sea. Based on the size of the red dots and the formation, it is highly likely to be a fleet.

But we currently cannot determine which faction they belong to, whether they are friend or foe, and we are unable to assess their strength at the moment.

For safety, I have dispatched a few Sky Guardians and Ocean Guardians for reconnaissance. We estimate that we will soon have more information about them.”

Ji Chen’s expression became serious.

“You did the right thing. However, ensure that the residents evacuate as quickly as possible. People are the most precious wealth of the Ocean Crown, and we cannot let any harm come to them.”

“I will evacuate the residents as soon as possible.”

Wilus nodded earnestly.

The Sky Guardians had the ability to soar through the skies, and their falcon-like forms made them highly efficient in reconnaissance. They quickly transmitted the information they had gathered.

The fifteen red dots were indeed fifteen steel warships, more than double the number of the Ferode Fleet, and their firepower was formidable.

However, the flags flying on these warships were not from the Kingdom of Bass, but from another nation—the Lienhardt Grand Duchy.

Upon learning this information, Ji Chen couldn’t help but feel puzzled. This was a time when tensions were running high between the two nations. Why would a fleet from the Lienhardt Grand Duchy arrive here?

Although he was puzzled, Ji Chen remained vigilant, without letting his guard down.

Thinking in a more sinister direction, Ji Chen speculated that these might be warships from the Kingdom of Bass, disguised with the flags of the Lienhardt Grand Duchy to deceive others.

Setting aside these thoughts, Ji Chen wasted no time. With a commanding gesture, he led his troops and Anina into the sea, swiftly heading towards the direction of the fleet.

If this was indeed the latter scenario he suspected, the best course of action would be to intercept this fleet in the open sea, far away from the New Moon Islands. He couldn’t afford to let the already battered Ocean Crown face the threat of artillery fire once more.

After the recent strengthening and recruitment of numerous Tier 5 units, hundreds of them now stood ready, brimming with determination to face the enemy.

Ji Chen had confidence that he could keep them all here!