novelraw Chapter 45 – Flame Arrow Tower
Chapter 45 – Flame Arrow Tower
At the moment when the Kobold Chief Polikri made his suggestion, Big Grey Wolf's already robust body expanded once more, growing from just over two meters tall to two and a half meters.
His muscles became even more terrifying, and more black scales sprouted on his body.
This was the immediate effect of absorbing the True Dragon's Heart's Blood. Although Big Grey Wolf's level hadn't increased, the attribute points he gained per level had.
It was evident from his status panel:
[Name: Big Grey Wolf (Strong)]
[Gender: Male]
[Race: Gnoll Chief (Black Dragon's Follower)]
[Level: 15 (Tier 2) (11-20)]
[Health: 3300]
[Strength: 30 (+3.7) Attack: 674]
[Constitution: 30 (+3) Armor: 330]
[Spirit: 5 Magic Resistance: 50]
[Skills: Pounce, Berserk, Spread Rabies, Ambush, Tribe Edict, Feed Filth, Soul-Siphoning Strike (The Dragon Vein grants the Gnoll Chief a new ability, permanently increasing his strength with each human killed)]
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Previously, Big Grey Wolf's strength and constitution were both at 15 points. Now, under the influence of Dragonblood, the attribute points he gained per level had increased to two.
For the Gnoll tribe, this was an incredibly terrifying enhancement.
Su Nian shifted his gaze from Big Grey Wolf back to the Kobold Chief Polikri.
"A yellow, tumor-like plant that can be eaten and is very filling?"
He raised his head, excitedly blowing a smoke ring.
Could it be that this other world also has something like potatoes?
If it really does, that would be amazing.
Potatoes have so many advantages: high yield, easy to grow, can be a staple food, and most importantly, they taste great no matter how you cook them!
As someone from a country known for its culinary delights, Su Nian, having traveled to another world, couldn't possibly neglect his own palate.
If he couldn't even enjoy good food, wouldn't those who crossed over before him laugh themselves to death?
Seeing his Black Dragon leader so excited, the Kobold Chief Polikri couldn't help but show an excited smile, wagging his tail even more enthusiastically.
"You're good, Polikri. If you really find what I'm looking for, I'll be sure to reward you well. Now tell me, where did you find that plant?"
Faced with the Black Dragon master's question, the Kobold Chief Polikri dared not delay. He prostrated on the ground, lowering his head, and said in a "woof woof" manner:
"Reporting to the master, I accidentally discovered this plant near the Silvermoon Swamp. At the time, I was starving, and it seemed edible, so I dug it up and took a bite."
"It tasted crisp and had a faint sweetness, but I didn't dare stay there long, so I dug up some and ran while eating. That area is the territory of the Rock-Helmed Crocodiles."
"Those magical beasts are very fierce, not something a little Kobold like me can provoke."
It indeed sounded like potatoes.
Su Nian lowered his head in thought.
Silvermoon Swamp was quite far from here; even flying back and forth would take half a day, so he decided to put this matter aside for now.
It wasn't that he feared the Rock-Helmed Crocodiles.
They were merely a group of Tier 2 magical beasts, similar in strength to the Gnolls. The only tricky part was if they kept hiding in the swamp, making them hard to deal with.
He could only hope that these "potatoes" of the other world didn't grow in the swamp, or else he would have to confront those disgusting Rock-Helmed Crocodiles.
With this thought in mind, to not dampen the Kobold Chief Polikri's enthusiasm, Su Nian reassured him:
"We'll look for this plant tomorrow. Today, there might be other tasks for you to do."
Saying this, Su Nian turned and returned to the Dragon Nest, taking out the blueprint for the Flame Arrow Tower.
[Ding! Detected that the host is in an open area. Detected that the host possesses the blueprint for the Flame Arrow Tower. The blueprint quality is purple and can be used five times. Please confirm the construction location for the Flame Arrow Tower.]
A green construction frame, similar to those in Warcraft, popped up. In Su Nian's vision, he could vaguely see a roughly eight-meter-tall, red-tiled, round-topped stone building.
"Indeed, it can only be used outside."
Su Nian looked at the Flame Arrow Tower blueprint in his hand, a hint of surprise flashing in his dark golden dragon eyes.
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Yesterday, when he took out the blueprint in the Dragon Nest, the system indicated that the conditions were insufficient for use.
At first, he thought it was due to a lack of materials.
But there was no indication of what materials were needed.
It wasn't until he was almost asleep with Anna in his arms that night that a light bulb went off in his head, thinking it might be due to the terrain not meeting the requirements.
With a hint of anticipation, Su Nian flew to a nearby tall cliff.
This cliff was shaped like wolf's teeth and, together with another cliff, formed an arch-like structure.
It was the only way to enter the core area of the Dragon Nest.
Su Nian maneuvered the construction frame to the cliff, adjusting the position and angle until the frame turned green, confirming the construction location.
A miraculous scene unfolded as a simple foundation appeared on the cliff. However, the system's prompt sounded again:
[Building the Flame Arrow Tower requires: 10 units of Stone Resources, 3 units of Wood Resources, 20 workers, 5 kilograms of food, and 12 hours of construction time.]
[Optional worker races: Humans (construction efficiency +20%), Kobolds (building defense +20%), Goblins (building mutation rate +20%), Dwarves (all building attributes +10%)]
[Note: Workers must be provided by the host. Construction will automatically begin once workers enter the foundation, and they will have their related memories erased and be returned after construction is complete.]
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Trivia (can be skipped)
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[The following description pertains to the general characteristics of Gnolls in this world. The characteristics of the protagonist's Gnolls will gradually change with Dragonification.]
Adult Gnolls stand about 5 and a half feet tall (1.8m) and weigh around 300 pounds (135 kg), with heads resembling hyenas.
Their skin is green-gray or black-green, with darker colors near the snout.
Most Gnolls have dirty dark yellow or gray-red manes, with a natural lifespan of about 35 years.
This humanoid creature stands about as tall as a dark elf when upright, with shaggy gray-green fur covering its body. From the head, it looks like a hyena, with yellow teeth and blood-red eyes.
Gnolls are hyena-like humanoids, standing 7 feet tall.
Gnolls of the same clan usually look quite similar, with reddish-brown, black, gray-green, or yellow fur. Their eye color ranges from pale blue to blood-red, and their eyes are usually small, set close together. In damp environments, they emit a distinctive body odor.
In a Gnoll tribe, the strongest members use intimidation, threats, and their own strength to become leaders.
When a leader dies, the remaining members fight for power; if the fighting lasts too long or causes too many casualties, the tribe splits into several small groups going their separate ways.
Strength is always the theme of this savage society.
The strongest and most deadly Gnoll is the tribe leader, while the weakest are usually just backup food.
Living in Gnoll society is a highly tense activity, as any sign of weakness can lead to one's destruction.
Progress in such a society is truly a daunting task.
"Barbarian Warriors" generally refer to the largest and most aggressive Gnolls.
They are the elite!
They gain more food due to their strength and become even stronger because of ample food.
Assassins may not be as strong, but their cunning and proficiency with ranged weapons make them indispensable, and their skillful use of poison ensures their place in the tribe.
Poachers have a relatively lower status, generally playing the role of scouts and trackers.
Though they neither adhere to shamanistic teachings nor are part of the Druids, many Gnolls establish a connection with the forces of nature. These Gnolls, known as Watchers, use their natural magic to support other combat units and act as commanders in group hunts.
As usual, let's generate some power for Anna.