Heroic Death System (Bl)

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The total population of the specters were roughly only a couple hundred thousands while their longest lifespan was almost a thousand years. They reproduce by binary fission and every doppelganger since the child phase would have a sturdy physique. They have twin talents of gold and fire magic as well as complete memory inheritance. If it weren't for there to be so much forestry, the specters would have long taken over the continent.

For this war, the specters sent out two thousand of their own race while the puppets they controlled assembled roughly three hundred thousand of their own. The alliance army had five hundred thousand while the numbers of the mercenaries were a bit harder to count. But in pure numbers, they had the advantage. However, the fighting strength of two thousand specters was a great threat to the alliance.

By the time Ivan hurried to the battlefield, the alliance army had already fought several battles against the specters. They lost more than they won, their losses totalling over ten thousand men and horses.

"Ivan, how many oxygen spirit beads do you have?" The leader of Tears of Blood mercenary, Tomo asked.

"Fifteen." Ivan reported.

Tomo frowned as he fell deep in thought before replying, "We only have thirty left on our side. There isn't enough to make a significant dent in their numbers."

Sandy added, "This war was too sudden, the alliance isn't prepared enough. We will probably lose the war in the end, which is the end of us."

"If we can't suppress the specters, the alliance army won't be able to last long." Other people piped up with great worry.

Alvin spoke up this time, making a suggestion. "We can choose a target in advance and launch a surprise attack."

"Surprise attack?"

"That's right." Alvin continued, "The specters don't know how many oxygen spirit beads we have. If their members are successfully killed by us one after another, they might be more hesitant and be more unwilling to put themselves in danger."

His suggestion sounded rather feasible, so the remainder of the meeting was for selecting targets and further planning out their course of action.

Ivan basically remained silent the whole time during the meeting. As an alchemist, he did not need to participate in the surprise attack operation, he only needed to supply the weapon.

As he left the oppressive tent, the cries and screams of the injured was everywhere. The air was filled with the stench of herbs and rotting flesh. The formerly beautiful country of elves was now a scenery of ash and death.

Ivan raised his head and looked in the direction of Waiser Forest, his eyes full of longing and warmth. No matter how many conflicts the world outside may have, as long as he thought of the elf waiting at home for him, his body would be filled with power.

Three days later, the alliance picked ten experts from every mercenary group, with each person carrying two oxygen spirit beads. They headed for the camp of the specters to mount attacks against a couple important targets. The oxygen spirit beads can greatly weaken the specters with the effect lasting months. As long as they are successful, they can destabilize them.

The alliance army feigned defeat during the recent battle, causing the specters to lighten up on their vigilance which made it easier for them to put their plan in action.

The experts lived up to expectations as they successfully launched attacks on five high ranking military officers of the specters. Several days later, it finally led to internal disorder within the specters, and they ordered a retreat, temporarily stopping their allied forces from attacking.