All five Black Banner Guards soldiers were clad in black heavy armor, their fully armed plate armor revealing only their eyes. Each of them was tall, burly, and robust, sticking to their usual Muscle Bully style.
Beyond their strong physique, they were also well-equipped. Each one held a square giant shield in their left hand and a four-meter-long spear in their right. Notably, each spear blade was nearly a meter long, comparable to a sword blade. Below the blade, a black triangular flag embroidered with the Golden Pansy emblem hung neatly.
The five stood with their spears upright, the flags fluttering, exuding a dignified military aura.
Lin Rui looked at Fengyang and said, "Your gun banners are nice. Consider embroidering your family emblem on them."
Fengyang immediately struck his chest with his fist and said, "We the Black Guard Army will fight bravely, forging ahead without fail, not letting the family banner be tarnished."
Lin Rui nodded. If there were funds in the future, it might be worth considering giving the soldiers more emblems. Hang one on the flag, print one on the chest armor, even if they are only Tier Three, they can provide soldiers with 600 points of Life Value, 600 points of Spiritual Energy Value, and 60 points of Physical and Spiritual Defense Value.
Afterward, Lin Rui opened Fengyang’s Attribute Panel. These troops would be the central power of the territory in the future, so their data must be thoroughly understood.
[Black Banner Guard: Fengyang Vonger]
[Talent: Elite-level]
[Level: Tier Two, Level 1]
[Life Value: 3562/3562]
[Spiritual Energy: 1100/1100]
[Command Value Consumed: 2]
Trait: [Radiant Heaven and Earth: Elite-level Trait: Guard Array, Banner Armor, Radiant Heaven and Earth. Life Value +1000, Physical Defense +100, Spiritual Defense +100, Physique Increases Life Value +50%]
[Eternal Guardian: Elite-level Trait: When gathered together, they form a phalanx, defending the territory with blood. When they enter guard mode, Physical Defense +100 points, with a 13% chance to completely block an opponent’s attack without damage]
[Counter-Attack Stance: Elite-level Trait: Each Black Guard Army is an elite of the military. They clearly understand that defense is not only about withstanding damage, but also accumulating power to launch a counterattack. Each time they receive damage in between attacks, 10% of that damage will be accumulated on the spear to strengthen the next normal attack]
[Fighting Will: Elite-level Trait: Every third attack inflicts an additional 30% damage and heals the Black Guard Army’s own (Willpower + Physique Value) points of Life Value.]
[Shield Wall: Elite-level Trait: When surrounded by a sufficient number of Black Guard Army, their defense abilities increase. With 12 Black Guard Army members, Physical Defense increases by 10%, blocking 24 points of damage]
[With 120 Black Guard Army members, Physical Defense increases by 30%, blocking 48 points of damage, ranged resistance +20%]
[With 1200 Black Guard Army members, Physical Defense increases by 50%, blocking 120 points of damage, ranged resistance +30%, reflecting 20% of the damage taken as Spiritual Damage to the opponent (only for frontal melee)]
Skill: [Military Gun Shield lv3: Exquisite military combat method, increasing attack power by 10% and blocking rate by 10%.]
[Shield Counter lv2: The Black Guard Army forcefully swings the square shield, repelling the enemy in front by 2 meters, reducing their Physical Defense by 20% and Movement Speed by 20%, lasting 2 seconds. Consumes 10 points of Spiritual Energy, cooldown 8 seconds.]
[Wind Slash and Electric Sting lv2: Causes the hot blood within to burst, increasing Attack Speed by 30%, each attack causing 5% damage amplification, Blazing Blood State lasts 5 seconds, cooldown 30 seconds, consumes 100 points of Spiritual Energy Value]
A Tier Two Level 1 troop, with 3562 points of Life Value, which is indeed not low.
Moreover, his Shield Wall trait is indeed quite powerful. Once the third tier is activated, on the frontal battlefield, they become a steel wall.
It would make all opponents understand what it means by "do not attack the upright flag, do not strike the grand formation."
If any cavalry charged head-on, they’d get their heads bashed in.
The strength of the Tier Two Elite Troop is considerably stronger than the Tier One Sun Flame Knights back then.
However, the Sun Flame Knights have now become the Territory Imperial Guard, gained many traits, and also leveled up to Tier Two, they’re very formidable as well.
Lin Rui particularly liked their Heroic Faith trait, which is very idealistic.
[Heroic Faith: Elite-level Trait: Courage is the most important virtue for a knight to defeat the enemy. Firm willpower gives the knights a more heroic performance. Knights who strongly believe they will win, increase Attack Power by 20%, attacks carry 10% piercing damage, and vital attacks undergo a Willpower check. If the check is passed, it turns into lethal damage. Knights who firmly believe they will hold until dawn, Blocking Rate +20%, triggering block undergoes a Willpower check, if the check is passed, increases Damage Reduction by 10%, lasting 10 seconds]
If we compare, the Black Guard Army is the kind of orthodox soldier, with an upright flag, grand formation, dignified and steady, relying on frontal dominance over opponents.
Whereas the Sun Flame Knights are more like the protagonist in a knight novel. Though not as steadily strong, their potential is very high. You can never predict what kind of battle results they will achieve under extremely high morale, especially when their Willpower exceeds that of their opponents, they will rampage across the battlefield.
Do you believe in hope? As long as you believe in hope, the Sun Flame Knights can bring the brilliance of battle to you. Their radiant light and the flying battle flags will illuminate the entire battlefield.
The battlefield is governed with strategy in structure, and victory with ingenious maneuvers. These two complement each other.
Lin Rui instructed Fengyang, "You all go and report to Terion. He is the main force against the front battlefield in the territory. From now on, the Black Guard Army will be under Commander Terion."