Miracle City had closed its business for the day, and Jack had completed the settlement. Throughout the day, a total of 550 Adventurers generated 2,542 soul crystal income, with net spiritual power income as high as 4,465.
Current Resource Reserves:
- 3,177 soul crystals
- 6,054 points of spiritual power
- Material essence income remains at 0
Today's gross spiritual power income hit a new high at 5,669. Although the income was substantial, the expenditure also set a record. This was largely due to the significant number of souls dropped, including an elite two-star Flame Thrower Tracker. The deployment cost of this Flame Thrower Tracker was 120 spiritual power, and extracting the soul from the secret realm incurred a loss of 200 spiritual power, totaling 320 points of spiritual power for this single unit.
Additionally, led by White Crane Hermit, five more Adventurers were contracted, incurring an expenditure of 150 points of spiritual power. Currently, Miracle City has 15 contracted Adventurers. The spiritual power expenditure was relatively large, inevitably affecting the net income. However, even so, the scale of resources produced is something other Lords wouldn't dare to imagine.
Miracle City Adventurers' spiritual power generation efficiency is at least five or six times higher than that of mature Underground Cities! Many souls were dropped, and many were also recovered. Today's recovery and production situation is:
- One-star Gray Soul 212/382
- Two-star Gray Soul 19/41
- Three-star Gray Soul 5/9
- Five-star Gray Soul 1/3
- Two-star White Soul 1/1
Besides the Tank soul in White Crane Hermit's possession, another Tank soul was recovered today. The recovery rate for other souls was also quite considerable, greatly increasing Jack's soul reserves.
Currently, there is no shortage of souls, soul crystals, or spiritual power. The only thing lacking is materials, which is quite awkward. Whether upgrading basic buildings or constructing special buildings, material essence is an indispensable basic resource. Depleted stock of this resource will hinder territory development.
There are generally two methods to obtain materials. Either obtain raw materials through the production of mines and spirit fields, and then convert the raw materials into material essence, or through territory expansion, using war and plunder to obtain extraordinary materials from Dark Kind or indigenous inhabitants, and then convert these materials into the materials needed for the territory.
The former is stable and steady, while the latter can bring sudden wealth but is risky. The problem now is that Miracle City has absorbed too few people. Although there is a copper mine in Red Rock Mountain and a spirit field in Red Claw Village, the lack of labor means production is impossible!
Expansion is a must! Whether for materials or for territory and population, Miracle City has reached a point where it must initiate war. Jack has issued a quest, recruiting 180 mercenaries in one go! Why 180? Because only 180 can be recruited!
Miracle City currently has two mercenary houses. A Tier 2 mercenary house can convert 150 mercenaries, and a Tier 1 mercenary house can only convert 30 mercenaries. 180 temporary workers + 15 regular soldiers, a total of 195 combat units, including at least one Witch, two Tanks, two Chargers, two Smokers, and three Hunters. This scale is already considerable, sufficient to deal with the Goblins occupying Black Bone Camp.
But it's not enough! The enemy must be completely annihilated. The battle must be swift, achieving the greatest results with the smallest cost.
**[You are summoning 'Tank Zombie'. This summoning requires consuming 'Spiritual Power' ×100, 'soul crystal' ×50, 'Tank Soul' ×1. Do you wish to continue? Yes/No!]**
"Summon!"
Jack summoned another Tank monster soldier. There are already two Tanks in Miracle City's monster camp, named: Tank No. 1 and Tank No. 2!
**[You are summoning 'Flame Thrower Tracker'. This summoning requires consuming 'Spiritual Power' ×500, 'soul crystal' ×500, 'Flame Thrower Tracker Soul' ×1. Do you wish to continue? Yes/No!]**
So expensive, but worth it! Monster soldiers are absolutely obedient and follow orders precisely. In the future, they can also be strengthened and upgraded through special facilities. Having a Tier 2 unit is very necessary for the current territory.
Summoning successful! Jack was very excited. He examined the Tracker before him. Its appearance was no different from those in Raging Tide: a burly figure, ugly face, black trench coat, holding a huge flamethrower. This flamethrower is not a simple piece of equipment but part of the monster's composition, defying the physical logic of the original world.
Simply put, although this flamethrower does not have infinite ammunition, it doesn't consume physical fuel but the monster's spiritual energy. As long as the Flame Thrower Tracker's spiritual power is not exhausted, the flamethrower can attack continuously. This is also an important part of his strength, which is why he possesses the power of an elite two-star peak!
180 mercenaries + 15 soldiers + 3 monster soldiers! At this stage, such a combat lineup is absolutely more than sufficient! However, before formally setting out, Jack also had to take precautions. In case the territory's main force attacked Black Bone Camp, and the Dark Kind Goblins took the opportunity to sneak attack Red Claw Village and Red Rock Mountain, it could put the territory at a disadvantage.
He left the two Tank Zombies in the camp on standby. With these two super soldiers, plus the large number of souls in his hand, he was well-prepared to respond to any situation.
Soon after, the chaos tide receded. Nancilia and other citizens of Miracle City saw the territory's 196 combat units had assembled. Leading the group was the Flame Thrower Tracker, personally possessed and controlled by Jack. Following him were the Witch 'Luna Snow', the Tank 'Violent Little Chicken', the Tank 'White Crane Hermit', and other contracted soldiers, all of whom were special Zombies with considerable combat power. Finally, there were the densely packed temporary soldier minions wearing riot armor, riot helmets, and holding riot batons.
"So powerful!" Nancilia exclaimed. "Miracle City's current military strength, while not yet enough to take down Gloomy City, is sufficient to pose a significant threat to Bloodthroat!"
It was astonishing that a territory could develop to this extent within a week without any external support or resource investment.
"Depart!"
Jack gave the order. The Miracle City troops passed through the territory core, teleporting from the main city to the Red Rock Mountain camp, and then set off towards Black Bone Camp. Black Stone Hammer King and other Hunters walked ahead of the troops. These hooded parkour experts were good at hiding and could move flexibly in rugged environments like ninjas, making them natural scouts.
In just a moment, they made a discovery.
"Be careful, in the forest ahead, there is a small team of Dark Kind Goblins!"
"How many?"
"About ten!"
This should be a patrol outpost set up by the Dark Kind Goblins near the camp to detect potential invaders in time and prevent being caught off guard by an attack. It seems the Goblin leader leading this group has some brains, but this small number of people is nothing to Miracle City.
Luna Snow immediately volunteered: "Lord! Let me deal with them!"
"Go ahead!"
Jack nodded. Luna Snow took action. He also sent Wool Warrior and Daitou E to provide support. Both of them are Smoker Zombies, possessing relatively long-range control abilities, which can be used not only for sneak attacks but also for capturing stragglers.
One Witch. Two Smokers. Three Hunters. With such a lineup taking action, the result was predictable. The battle ended within five seconds. The Goblins were killed before they could even send a signal.
The Miracle City troops successfully approached Black Bone Camp, and the Adventurers could already see the Dark Kind Goblin Warriors stationed within.
Black Stone Hammer King: "My heavens, so many?"
Violent Little Chicken rubbed his huge fists and grinned sinisterly: "Hahaha, that's even better. Today, I, Little Chicken, can finally kill to my heart's content!"
He possessed the power of a Tank Zombie. He had long been looking forward to a big fight like this.
"Today's mission is not only to retake Black Bone Camp but also to completely annihilate this invading force of Dark Kind!"
Jack said, "If this round's objective is achieved, all personnel participating in the operation will have their contribution point rewards doubled on the base amount!"
Upon hearing this, the Adventurers were all excited. The base reward for this mission was 10 contribution points. If doubled, it would be 20 contribution points. Although it doesn't sound like much, Miracle City's contribution points are quite valuable, so they must ensure not a single one is left alive!
Furthermore, even setting aside the rewards, thanks to Boss Jack's promises, the Adventurers' morale was high. They had great enthusiasm and anticipation for developing the territory. Only by conquering a new city for the territory can a completely new secret realm be created!
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