He endured the unpleasant experience of hurrying through the portal: once he even ended up in the cold waters of the White Sea. Sobering icy swimming, hundreds of miles off the ground, had deterred the young portal master from future unprepared portal leaps. Therefore, Alex jumped through the portal to the small, high-speed ship, ordered the service door opened, and to start the atmospheric engines.
“Seventh Legion, headquarters. Urgently!” Alex shouted, running into the control room.
The ship landed at headquarters seconds later.
Sophia stood before the Seventh Legion’s front hologram. The girl pointed to four glowing crosses and two deep purple signs, lying on the table.
Alex chuckled, concentrated, and tried to read their stats. He exclaimed in surprise and brought the information to Sophia’s view:
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Cross of Valor (Dead and Necromancers only)
Dexterity + 15%
Sharpshooting + 15%
Stamina + 15%
Important notes:
1. Knight of the Cross of Valor (four crosses) undergoes Leach transformation.
2. Cross of Valor stats are cumulative (maximum four crosses). Increasing the number of crosses threatens lifelong debuffs.
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Octagonal Leach Medal (Dead and Necromancers only)
Mana source amount + 20%
Power of magic + 20%
Dodging magic attacks + 20%
Important notes:
1. Knight of the Octagonal Leach Medal (three medals) undergoes Leach transformation.
2. Knight of the Octagonal Leach Medal stats are cumulative (maximum three medals). Increasing the number of medals threatens lifelong debuffs.
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Quadrangle Fallen Medal (Dead and Necromancers only)
Torture master + 20%
Master Interrogator + 20%
Bogeyman + 20%
Important notes:
1. Knight of the Quadrangle Fallen Medal (two medals) gains Ferocity + 20% and one more individual stat
2. Knight of the Quadrangle Fallen Medal stats are cumulative (maximum two medals). Increasing the number of medals threatens lifelong debuffs.
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“The ‘lifetime debuff’ sounds funny to the undead. Don’t you think so?”
Sophia stared at Alex in confusion. “Alex, what do you think is going on?”
“I think we will lose the war against the undead within six months if we don’t change our development system.”
“Is it really that serious?” Sophia asked, taken aback.
Alex paced around the room several times, glancing at the map, then at Sofia. “Sofia, it’s deadly serious. The undead level up very quickly. They are upgrading their skills while we modernize technical equipment. We are strong now but inevitably, the tide will turn.”
Sofia fell silent.
She studies her stats and thinks about the upcoming changes. Alex thought.
He addressed Jokeiro, Send an urgent message to all commanders of the legions – an emergency meeting in the headquarters of the Seventh Legion.
Done, Master Phoenix, Jokeiro replied.
Half an hour later, all ten legates gathered at the headquarters of the Seventh Legion. The Ice Vigors were focused and tense. Alex hadn’t often called an emergency council. Present were Flash, Anna, Katya Mordor, Gres Hay, AK-47, Ticktock, and several Ultras — the former AIs. They read the stats of the undead horde’s medals and chatted.
Alex raised his hand and spoke. He told his clanmates about the plans for the future and the blessing of the Earth. “I don’t know why monster makers don’t work… My guess is that at the dark corners of our planet, they’re working at full strength. These are just my assumptions.
“And now to the main thing. I have already mapped out a plan for our magical development. I estimate it will take us two months to create the required spells. What worries me most is our lack of combat practice. Karate, sambo, and other traditional martial arts are adequate, but they are clearly not suitable for today's tasks. We could learn the martial arts of the Supreme Arkh Homo-6, but their main skill, Stealth, is also not suitable for combat.”
AK-47 raised his hand to speak. Alex nodded.
Tall, stylish, slightly unshaven AK-47, in the body of Tekot Smul the Many-faced said, “I think you, Alex, have a trump card! Am I right?”
Alex grinned. “Perhaps not a trump card, but a joker. I really don't know myself yet.”
“How is that?”
“I seem to have been given access to the secret mothballed bases of the ancients. And not only that…” Alex showed a message:
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First — compensation to player Phoenix: The Access Mark to the Alliance of Three (completed)
Second — compensation to player Phoenix: Interactive map of secret objects in the Solar system (completed)
Third — global alerting all survived people (completed)
‘Attention, earthlings!
The player Phoenix’s actions nullify the ancient blocking of your innate magical abilities. Fight and improve. Be wise in your strength.
The last Judge E of the Union of the three planets: Mars, Phaeton, Earth.’
(Sent bypassing System 234 117 063 to active players on planet Earth, destruction of this message 036; 035; 034...)
Fourth — Self-destruct (completed)
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Alex studied at this message, once sent to him by Judge E, and perceived it differently. He realized the Access Mark to the Alliance of Three was the most important thing.
His thoughts were interrupted by the assistant's message:
Important message! Attention! The Guardians’ Union is requesting ultra-long distance communications.
Alex looked over his companions. “The Guardians have contacted us! This is the union of sixty-three planets and our closest allies. We have a reputation as aggressive barbarians, so I ask that you maintain a stern, gloomy countenance, hands on weapons.
“All right. We are ready. Put them through!”
Chapter 19. Fights, High-hat and Negotiation
Attention! Attention! The signal is strong. One hundred twenty-six seconds until connection, Jokeiro reported in Alex’s mind.
The attack of the undead broke the wait. Sophia jumped up, shouting, “The undead have attacked in the southwest. The Seventh Legion have engaged in battle.”
To someone on mental comms she swore, “Damn him!” Her eyes glittered like those of an angry panther. “Alex, Leach Nekri has appeared on the front lines again. I have to go there.
