NOVPUBChapter 771 -277: Sacrifice
鈥淸Justice]鈥斺€
Diminish attacks that exceed the strength level of the target, lessen the damage inflicted upon heroes under siege and when facing large war machines.
鈥淸Mercy]鈥斺€
On receiving a fatal injury, activate the life potential of the target, maintain vital signs, and reduce the number of direct deaths.
鈥淸Fearless]鈥斺€
Decrease the impact of psychological shock or fear, weaken effects like [Divine Suppression], and boost the morale of the troops.
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鈥淸Sacrifice]鈥斺€
Share and deflect non-physical damage, distribute the impact across multiple targets to mitigate the degree of harm as much as possible.
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Augment the defensive capabilities of the target to some extent, the effect is considered as an overlay of light leather armor specifically against physical damage.
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The unique War Divine Skill of the Church of Knowledge, through achievements in battle such as 鈥榙efeating enemies,鈥 鈥榖reaking through military formations,鈥 and 鈥榗onquering strong opponents鈥 to gain 鈥榲ictory,鈥 which in turn restores and temporarily enhances one鈥檚 own strength. The more battles they fight, the braver and more invincible they become.
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The command was issued, and the vast military formation started to operate like a machine.
Chants floated through the sky, transforming into large-scale Divine Arts that descended upon the thousands of soldiers about to march.
Contrary to what many people might believe, the number of soldiers attacking the city walls at the same time during ancient sieges wasn鈥檛 as many or dense as imagined.
Even the walls of the mythical era, taller and broader, could not support the so-called tens of thousands in siege warfare.
Various simple siege engines were ready, Laine could see that the large crossbow bolts on the city walls were prepared.
Perhaps these were things that should not have appeared in this era, but under various influences, they had begun to reveal their prominence.
鈥淪peaking of which, this is really the first time I鈥檓 seeing these large-scale, war-specific Divine Skills.鈥
鈥淚t鈥檚 surprising, many things just start with a beginning, and from there, they can give birth to such results.鈥
Under the glow that covered the battlefield, the already elite Athenian formation became even more solemn and concentrated.
In comparison, the defensive forces of Eryxis, although they had similar means, were more than a notch below.
This was normal, as compared to Athena who held Divine Authority over war, practitioners of the Goddess of Agriculture were naturally less adept at these things.
Even Ares, who also presided over [War], his followers were influenced by the deity.
According to the records, the War God Church鈥檚 War Divine Skills focused more on enhancing the soldiers鈥 reckless fighting abilities.
They could ignore pain and fatigue, and never retreat in the face of death.
But in terms of survival rate鈥 it could only be said that this was not their forte.
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The drum beats sounded, and the armored soldiers began to advance.
The afternoon sun shone on the earth, even the raised dust was clearly visible.
鈥淪ir, I鈥檒l go get ready now.鈥
Witnessing this scene stirred Solomon鈥檚 emotions.
Many people wouldn鈥檛 understand the shock and beauty of the collision of armies if they had not seen it with their own eyes.
If it wasn鈥檛 for the final step that required him to finish tuning the so-called 鈥榃ar Machine鈥 by inserting the Crystal Stone Hermes gave him, Solomon might really have preferred to watch this probe to the end.
鈥淕o ahead鈥 I await your good news.鈥
Waving his hand slightly, Laine wanted to see what Hermes had managed to research over these years.
The paths were many, but they all led to the same destination.
The pinnacle of Alchemy might also reach the domain of creation, and although it was impossible for him to change his path midway, it was always good to have some understanding.
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The sound of drums, stirring and boiling the blood in one鈥檚 heart.
Standing on the city wall, as an outsider who had happened to stay, Seville was fortunate enough to witness this war closely.
He was not a citizen of Eryxis, nor did he revere the Goddess of Agriculture.
The reason he could stand here was because of his own request and his special status.
As a friend who had wandered many places with Odysseus, the New King of Ithaca, his original intention was to purchase a batch of food here, but he stumbled upon this situation.
He had planned to leave, but a far-ranging missive made him change his mind.
He would stay here, watch this war, and then relay what he saw to Odysseus.
His childhood companion was finally setting out to build his legacy under the gaze of the gods like the ancient heroes.
And as his friend, he would do everything in his power for him.
鈥溾€r. Seville?鈥
鈥淗ow do you find the army of Athens?鈥
An elderly woman鈥檚 voice brought Seville back to his senses, and he couldn鈥檛 help but show an apologetic look.
He knew who was speaking, the person who brought him news from Odysseus, who also ensured his safe departure when the city was breached.
This was a practitioner of the Heavenly Empress, a prominent figure within Hera鈥檚 church in the Mortal Realm.
And the reason for her presence here was not simply for him but more for Odysseus.
鈥淥bjectively speaking, Athens under Theseus is indeed powerful.鈥
鈥淎mong all the kingdom鈥檚 militaries I have seen over the years, few can compare with them.鈥
鈥淓specially the Principal Goddess of Athens, the respected Queen of Victories, her divine authority is too suitable for a nation鈥檚 development and also too fitting for an army鈥檚 combat.鈥
鈥淚n this respect, the other revered Highnesses probably cannot match.鈥
Seville spoke cautiously yet frowned slightly.
鈥淏ut, forgive my frankness, I don鈥檛 know if their commanders lack experience or if it鈥檚 intentional.鈥
