Chapter 728: Chapter 473: Strong Strike Ranger Madeleine, Eye of the Poisonous Snake

Powerful Projectile lv10 (Enter projectile state, launch a projectile strike at a target within 400 meters with a launch angle not exceeding 45°, damage fixed at 1.1 times the piercing damage)

(Tier Four Strong Strike Ranger, a high-level soldier in the Archer Corps of the Avalon Kingdom, capable of mastering projectile techniques)

Overall, after advancing and with the upgrade in level during this period, Madeleine’s attributes have significantly improved.

It just so happens that in the past two days, the Archer Corps has gained a lot of Experience Value from battles with Frosty Snow Beasts, so Madeleine’s Level has reached Level 17.

After becoming a Tier Four Strong Strike Ranger, she mastered the projectile technique.

Compared to direct shooting, projectile shooting has the advantage of long range and can bypass obstacles in the front using a parabolic trajectory.

Precision projectile shooting requires rich shooting skills because it is completely different from the direct shooting aiming process.

The Tier Three Dragon-kin Ranger has only 80 to 100 meters of shooting range in direct shooting, but once the Strong Strike Ranger masters the projectile technique, they can increase the attack distance to 400 meters.

If a scale is formed, it can cover the area within range using projectile shooting.

However, at least one squadron of Strong Strike Rangers is needed to turn projectile shooting into an arrow rain.

Overall, the strength increase after advancement is quite evident.

At the long table, her twin sister Mapple was always looking at her sister with envious eyes.

Although she gave the advancement opportunity to Madeleine, she still yearns for advancement.

"Get up, Madeleine."

Zong Shen closed her Detailed Attributes with a thought.

He motioned for Madeleine to get up.

"By the way, where are Marie and the others?"

Zong Shen suddenly remembered something he wanted to ask since he entered the room.

The Frosty Winter Challenge is in its final stages, only a step away from ending, but the external temperature is already extremely cold, making it strange for the ladies to go out at this time.

Moreover, no one informed him, and it’s unknown whether it’s due to an emergency or because they were in Flash or Shifting state during contact.

Upon hearing Zong Shen’s question, Madeleine put her Battle Helmet back on and reported truthfully.

"Lord Doris sent a message more than an hour ago."

"The Magic Energy Patrol Dog released this morning found something unusual on the northern outskirts of the territory."

"Your Communication Crystal couldn’t connect, so Wenresa and Lord Luna broke through the ice layer and went to the living area to meet with Lord Doris."

"Lord Marie also went with them."

Madeleine is an ordinary Warrior in the territory and needs to address the Heroic Level figures in the territory as lords.

Upon hearing this, Zong Shen furrowed his brows and reached for his Communication Crystal from his coat.

"Something’s been discovered?"

"What requires such a significant movement?"

Zong Shen asked in confusion.

Madeleine just shook her head, not knowing the specifics of the situation.

On a daily basis, the ladies interact normally, but when something happens in the territory, this kind of hierarchical gap becomes evident.

"I’ll ask them myself then."

Zong Shen dialed Crystal Number 5, which Wenresa held.

The top of the Crystal Tower in the territory immediately lit up, establishing a communication channel between the two Communication Crystals.

Wenresa quickly connected to the crystal.

Before Zong Shen could speak, she proactively asked.

"Lord, have you returned to the territory?"

"Yes, I’m currently in the Lord’s Small Tower."

"I heard from Madeleine that something was discovered on the outskirts of the territory?"

Zong Shen inquired directly.

Wenresa’s response was quick, her voice remaining steady and composed, indicating the situation was relatively stable.

"Lord, the Patrol Dogs have discovered eight Eyes of the Poisonous Snake about six to seven kilometers north of the territory."

"This is a Tier Two monitoring witchcraft with Tier Two stealth capability, able to continuously monitor an area."

"As far as I know, the goblin shaman within the goblin tribes should excel at these kinds of witchcraft."

"Huff huff..."

"These Eyes of the Poisonous Snake belong to voodoo curses. Unfortunately, due to the ice layer coverage, we can’t discover more useful clues."

Wenresa’s voice was calm and occasionally accompanied by slight panting, indicating she was likely outside in the cold.

Upon hearing her, Zong Shen had a clear answer in mind.

It was evident that the Eyes of the Poisonous Snake placed in the northern part of the territory were indeed the work of goblins.

Although the King of Goblins had prevented an immediate counterattack, they still noticed this place.

The use of monitoring witchcraft was to probe the reality of Zong Shen’s territory, indicating that the King of Goblins is a cautious character.

And possessing considerable wisdom, no wonder it can lead this goblin tribe.

Their purpose is simple, preparing for the next actions.

When Zong Shen views it as prey, it silently categorizes Zong Shen’s territory as a hunting target.

They are like two hunters, cautiously probing and silently sharpening their claws.

"I understand, destroy all these Eyes of the Poisonous Snake and choose a position in the defense matrix near the north of the territory for Marie to construct the Tier Four Detection Tower."

"Focus the detection in the northern part of the territory so that the goblins’ stealth becomes ineffective."

"Let the Patrol Dogs continue exploring along the perimeter."

"The Frosty Winter Challenge is nearing its end. Go to the living area and prepare to gather people; we’ll head to the mountains this afternoon to find the Griffin."

"Also, have Cecilia lead the Immortal Gun Cavalry Squad and Hoy wait for me in the living area; I have other tasks for him."

Zong Shen spoke with increased speed, realizing there were only ten to twenty minutes left until noon, and he needed to open the four Frosty Winter Treasure Chests in hand first.

"I understand, Lord."

Wenresa is also someone who acts swiftly and decisively, and her response was assertive without a hint of hesitation.

"Okay."

Zong Shen simply replied with an "okay" and disconnected the communication.

He went to the long table, took out the four Frosty Winter Treasure Chests obtained today, and began to activate and open them all at once.

The four lids opened simultaneously, revealing over twenty different colored light clusters.

Zong Shen quickly glanced over them, first excluding the food and drink rewards.

He then categorized the non-Rare Level items.

The equipment and Low Tier items need no further mention.

Among them, six Wolf Cavalry Recruitment Scrolls, two Earth Mage Recruitment Scrolls, and one Intermediate Wind Mage Recruitment Scroll for Tier Four were obtained.

Additionally, there were four Rare Level items, including two pieces of equipment, one blueprint, and one unique item.

Zong Shen quickly organized them, storing the Recruitment Scrolls with the previously obtained ones, and all other items and equipment in one place, which would be handed over to the responsible subjects in the territory later.

His gaze fell on the four remaining Rare Level items, these being the last rewards from the Frosty Winter Treasure Chests this time. It won’t be easy to open so many chests again in the future.

The first piece of equipment was a longbow.

[Scorpion Horn Longbow (Purple)]

[Two-Handed]

[Quality: Rare Level]

[Piercing Damage: 61~64]

[Effective Range: 450 meters]

[Effective Firing Height: 280 meters]

[Effective range does not represent actual range; within this range, the arrow power does not significantly weaken]

[Durability: 350]

[Agility Requirement: 35]

[Strength Requirement: 28]

[Skills: Scorpion Poison Shot lv10 (gives the next three arrows a scorpion poison effect, causing pain, fatigue, arrhythmia, respiratory failure, and other negative states, cooling time 2 hours)

Summon Giant Tail Scorpion lv15 (summon two Level 15 Giant Tail Scorpions to assist in battle, duration 10 minutes, cooling time 6 hours)]

(The bow limbs are made from the shell shed by a Commander Level Giant Tail Scorpion, tough and elastic, making it a good battle bow)

This longbow is roughly one and a half meters long, with earthy yellow bow limbs engraved with black scorpion badges.

The middle bow handle is wrapped in wood for a good appearance.

He turned and directly tossed the [Scorpion Horn Longbow] to Madeleine.

"Here you go, this bow is yours."

"Give your Tier Four Ranger Standard Bow to your sister."

Zong Shen straightforwardly instructed before turning to continue his inspection.