For Fang Senyan, it was somewhat regrettable that he wouldn't get to see that Uruk-hai named Lurtz. Based on the timeline, after Lurtz supposedly killed Boromir in the narrative, he was likely instantly pitted against Aragorn, who possessed the protagonist’s luck, got stabbed a few times, and then had his head lopped off!
From Fang Senyan’s observations along the way: this battle, perhaps due to the participation of the Nine Ringwraiths and hundreds of immensely strong Orcs joining the army, did not feature many super-tier Uruk-hai; there wasn't even one capable of matching Lurtz. However, the army’s commander was still a Half-Orc—more precisely, their very own king: Gothmog.
This fellow was likely a hybrid of a Half-Orc and a pig (it was previously mentioned that Half-Orc semen is highly aberrant and capable of fusing with the ova of various animals). He possessed pale skin, a thick, muscular body, and a head that was entirely that of a twisted pig, complete with the pallid features of a domesticated hog. Numerous fleshy lumps dotted its head, making it appear exceptionally repulsive and savage.
Yet, Gothmog was a tactical master. Within that ugly, contorted frame resided a soul that was perhaps evil, but certainly wise. His individual combat prowess was no less impressive than that of a powerful Orc.
However, his ability to become the supreme commander relied entirely on his exceptional mind—the importance of this individual could be inferred from just one of his attributes, an attribute called 'Command.'
Command: When soldiers willing to fight are present within one hundred meters of the commander, even if only a single soldier remains, the commander shall not fall. Their life will be eternally sustained within their body by the power of Sauron and the Nine Ringwraiths!
Evidently, such a design was implemented specifically to thwart assassination tactics. Killing Gothmog was possible, but one had to first clip the wings of those surrounding him.
Otherwise, due to his duties, Gothmog would naturally appear below the ramparts to boost morale. Although the defending forces were numerically weak, the Contractors held an absolute advantage in numbers. Under the initiative of an organized group, setting up a battery of ten heavy sniper rifles would not be an issue. Many advanced heavy sniper rifles often possessed a 'one-hit-kill' trigger effect based on a percentage of maximum health, making a successful decapitation strike quite feasible.
The Orc encampment… was Gothmog’s residence. It was a fortress constructed from granite blocks and timber. One certainly couldn't expect the Orc brothers to possess refined aesthetics or philosophies on life, but it compensated with spacious grandeur and remarkably sturdy construction.
The size of this encampment was roughly that of a basketball court. However, surrounding the central structure were several enormous, pitch-black tents, towering at least ten meters high, yet occupying footprints of only twenty to thirty square meters each, making them quite conspicuous.
The great tents were draped with cobwebs, dust, and decay, yet they bore mottled, bold patterns. Even though time had washed them clean, one could still faintly discern their former splendor and an indescribable air of nobility emanating from them, much like a skull adorned with a crown, or the ruins of the Old Summer Palace after being razed by fire—possessing the desolation of 'dust to dust' and the melancholy of glory faded.
These must be the dwellings of the Ringwraiths. They were arrayed in a manner that suggested a celestial host guarding… the main hall. Beside the black tents, there were rock pools exuding a pungent odor of sulfur. Looking through the cracked, dark-brown surface, one could vaguely see fiery red magma churning beneath—a necessity for the Nightmare steeds, the land mounts of the Ringwraiths. Without this feature, the Nightmares would wither as quickly as a horse deprived of grass for three days.
As for the Pterosaur mounts ridden by the Ringwraiths, those were beasts resurrected by Sauron from primordial strata using darkness and corruption. These things would attack anything possessing life, so keeping them penned within the camp would cause many unnecessary problems. Fortunately, the Ringwraiths only needed to blow the death-bone whistles hanging from their jaws to summon them forth from the deepest shadows.
Outside Gothmog’s residence stood two fully armored Orcs on guard duty, backed by a line of Uruk-hai sentinels. Yet, due to his Legend rating, they displayed a degree of respect when looking at Fang Senyan.
Fang Senyan entered Gothmog’s quarters. The stone blocks and pillars inside had been smeared with something that gave them a strange metallic sheen. Although it sounded like a private dwelling, the outermost large section was freely accessible, and this area was a significant location, even named by the spatial designation system.
Upon stepping inside, an auditory notification registered in his ears: You have entered the Hall of the Dark Fountain.
According to the Nightmare Imprint's notification: The Hall of the Dark Fountain is a structure more critical than its legionary commander, Gothmog. Its existence or destruction could determine the victory or defeat of this entire campaign! However, dismantling the Hall of the Dark Fountain is by no means a simple task:
As long as there are warriors present within the Hall of the Dark Fountain, it remains indestructible. Furthermore, champions fighting within the Hall will be sheltered by Sauron’s power, gaining a 200% boost to Health and a 30% increase to Attack and Defense, while all incoming Ranged Damage is reduced by 40%. Moreover, any damage sustained inside the Hall triggers an auxiliary recovery effect; the heavier the damage received, the stronger the 'Wind of Darkness' recovery effect triggered.
Of course, there was an even more crucial point: Allies belonging to Noah Space C would be unable to attack each other inside the Dark Hall.
This undoubtedly magnified the difficulty for any attacking force. However, from another perspective, if the Dark Hall were under attack, it was akin to a nation’s capital facing imminent collapse. Therefore, those remaining inside the Dark Hall were tasked with the burden of fighting ten, perhaps even a hundred, times their number. Such buffs, under those extreme circumstances, weren't overwhelmingly significant.
Behind the Dark Hall was where Gothmog truly ate and slept.
Despite Gothmog being a formidable and astute Half-Orc commander, he was, after all, only a Half-Orc. One could not expect to find adjectives like 'clean,' 'fresh,' or 'comfortable' associated with his living quarters. Fang Senyan was almost choked out by the stench emanating from the piles of rotting bones scattered everywhere after just a brief foray outside, not to mention the decayed furs used for bedding. In the main area of the Hall of the Dark Fountain… was enshrined a black crystal sphere. The three-dimensional projection within the sphere displayed Sauron's fiery red Eye of Evil. This object possessed terrifying power, instilling in anyone who approached an impulse to bow down in worship.
As Contractors drew near, a series of auditory prompts flooded their minds, offering options to inquire about and purchase various medicines/equipment/recipes/unknown marvels, and so forth. It was worth noting that purchases here required not only Contribution Points but also a mixture of Universal Points and Merit Points.
For example, a piece of Half-Orc leather armor could be bought for 3 Contribution Points, or for eight thousand Universal Points, or perhaps one Merit Point (though buying it this way was a slight loss), or even a combination, like one Contribution Point plus 6,000 Universal Points.
Generally speaking, spending Contribution Points was the most cost-effective way to acquire these items, as Contribution Points were useless outside this area. However, the inclusion of mixed payment options was likely intended to ensure Contractors could expend all their wartime potential.
Fang Senyan and his group had evidently arrived a bit late; the area around the Eye of Evil crystal ball was already extremely crowded—a sea of people. Yet, it was remarkably quiet and orderly, punctuated only by occasional gasps of admiration or surprised sighs. Anyone who made it this far undoubtedly possessed a high level of worldly experience, suggesting that the available exchange items must be quite worthwhile.
Soon, a series of exchange lists appeared before Fang Senyan. The exchange catalog was divided into four major categories: Biologics/Items/Equipment/Miscellaneous. Fang Senyan was currently viewing the Biologics exchange sequence; accessing the other sequences required moving to different locations. The starting section clearly detailed information regarding Biologic exchanges:
Exchange Notice: Biologics initially exchanged cannot be taken out of this world and require corresponding food to maintain their Hunger level. If the Hunger level drops, issues like betrayal, refusal to obey orders, aggression, and inefficiency may arise. The Master’s Charisma score will influence the Hunger factor.
When the accumulated experience value from killing creatures exchanged here reaches a certain threshold, King Sauron will advance them free of charge. After advancement, the exchanged Biologic can be taken back to the Nightmare World by applying the special item 'Beast Taming Contract' (which can be exchanged). However, this will fail if the Contractor’s Servant slot limit has already been reached.
Once an exchanged Biologic dies, it cannot be revived. However, Biologics already integrated into the Servant sequence are exempt from this restriction.
Exchanged Biologics will be granted corresponding standard equipment; please select your preferred combination. Weapon options include war hammers, scimitars, swords, maces, axes... Armor options include hides, padded cloth, wooden shields, chainmail, plate armor... Fang Senyan once again received preferential treatment; his +3 Legend rating granted him a 30% discount on purchases. Unfortunately, proxy purchasing was not allowed.
Exchange Sequence:
Half-Orc: Cost 5 Contribution Points. Introduction: This is an ugly and evil creature. Although its intelligence is only equivalent to that of a five or six-year-old human child, its extraordinarily strong physique and bones often give it individual combat statistics superior to humans. However, due to limitations in vision and intellect, although they can use bows, their accuracy is often unsatisfactory. Strength Assessment: In close combat, the combat power ratio of a Half-Orc versus an ordinary human is about 1.3 to 1. In ranged combat, however, the effectiveness of a Half-Orc archer drops to only 0.4 to 1. Recommendation: Equip these filthy hires with leather armor, stone clubs, axes, and similar gear, and throw them into melee. Even if you need them for ranged combat, archery should not be your primary choice; compared to that, hand axes or javelins offer a marginally better chance of hitting the mark. Half-Orcs are Sauron's minions, having survived in this world for several epochs; fear of sunlight is their innate nature. Advance to: Uruk-hai / Half-Orc Shaman.
*** Uruk-hai: Cost 60 Contribution Points. Introduction: These are the stronger dark forces cultivated by the Wizard Saruman. They are superior to Half-Orcs, unafraid of sunlight, and significantly taller and stronger than Half-Orcs, innately craving flesh. Their weapons and armor are generally superior, and they often bear the mark of the White Hand on their bodies—tall and powerful. Strength Assessment: A fully equipped Uruk-hai is worth the equivalent of a Knight, and one riding a steed of the Mearas bloodline at that. However, their primary strength remains brute melee combat; only specific genetically mutated variants might excel in ranged shooting. Recommendation: The thick hide of an Uruk-hai already offers defensive capabilities nearly equivalent to leather armor. It is therefore not recommended to encase them in full steel plate to turn them into walking tin cans, as this will severely impede their speed. If equipped with a sufficiently sharp weapon and unleashed into the ranks of the enemy, they are certain to earn the moniker of 'meat grinder.' As for javelins and hand axes, given an Uruk-hai’s strength, they can maintain decent accuracy within thirty meters. Uruk-hai are Saruman’s minions, creatures that have only recently appeared in the world. Advance to: Elite Uruk-hai / Uruk-hai Thrower / Elite Uruk-hai Thrower.
*** Elite Uruk-hai: Cost 100 Contribution Points. Strength Assessment: Cannot be assessed. Recommendation: No recommendation possible. Advance to: Unknown.
*** Orc: Cost 380 Contribution Points. Introduction: Created by the fallen Vala and the first Dark Lord, Morgoth... before the First Age. Orcs are strong and vicious. Their main weakness is turning to stone upon contact with sunlight. No one knows how Morgoth bred Orcs; Treebeard once suggested they were modeled after Ents, just as Half-Orcs were modeled after Elves. Orcs possess deep green scales and black blood. Strength Assessment: Every single Orc is a terrifying warrior; perhaps only human heroes whose names are carved into history could defeat them in a one-on-one engagement. Their outer skin is exceptionally thick, standing over three meters tall. Their stout bodies resemble terrifying walls of flesh, not to mention their immense strength is sufficient to support the weight of full steel plate armor covering their frame. Recommendation: Congratulations on acquiring a walking fortress. Even boulders from a catapult might struggle to kill an Orc in a single shot. Regrettably, this creature remains utterly useless in ranged combat, though they are excellent at pulling the ropes for a siege engine. Also, I must remind you: this creature’s appetite is enormous. When purchasing one, please first confirm if you possess sufficient signals to provide adequate sustenance! Orcs are a race directly enchanted and enslaved by Sauron, so if they suffer heavy damage, they are highly likely to enter a state of frenzy, ignoring the Master’s commands. Advance to: Orc Drummer / Stone-Orc / Orc Thrower.
*** Pterosaur: Cost 1500 Contribution Points + 1 Sauron Insignia. Limited Exchange Quantity: 3. Introduction: Creatures manufactured by Sauron using darkness, filth, and ancient fossilized remains. They serve as winged mounts for the Ringwraiths. Sauron initially created twelve Pterosaurs; all remaining ones are here. Strength Assessment: Cannot be assessed. Recommendation: No recommendation possible. Advance to: Unknown.
*** Having finished reviewing the Biologic exchanges, Fang Senyan fell into thought. Ronnie shimmered into existence beside him and sat down, his voice tinged with excitement:
“Looks like there’s plenty of loot this time, eh? It seems tailored for us since finding suitable servants is difficult. Even the most basic Half-Orcs can advance into very powerful creatures. This time, it’s worth cultivating them! As the saying goes, the greater the difficulty, the greater the reward!”
Fang Senyan pondered for a moment, then suddenly shook his head:
“The Biologic exchange, I suspect, is a trap.”
Ronnie looked surprised: “What! How is that possible?”
Fang Senyan shook his head again: “Every single creature available for exchange lacks proficiency in ranged combat, and to upgrade them, they must participate in the battlefield to accumulate enough experience. But! Our current situation demands siege warfare, not open field battles! Faced with thick city walls, what use are ten Orcs? Furthermore, in the rapidly changing, perilous battlefield, you’d have to divert your attention to prevent your exchanged Biologics from being killed. Are you tired of living?”
Ronnie froze, realizing that although Fang Senyan’s words were harsh, they held undeniable logic. He couldn't help but extrapolate: “Then the guys defending the walls have a huge advantage? They can just hire some archers, not worry about anything else, and shoot down from above?”
Fang Senyan smiled faintly: “It probably won’t be that easy. Those defending forces might gain an initial advantage, but when the Nine Ringwraiths eventually take flight on their Pterosaurs, coupled with the combined barrage from the siege engines built by the Orcs, perhaps only one or two out of every ten attackers will survive.”
Ronnie pondered for a moment: “So, according to your assessment, Boss, we should forgo exchanging for Biologics?”
Fang Senyan considered: “The main focus of this war should be the contest between siege weaponry. Therefore, if I had a choice, I would rather exchange for siege equipment. As for guys like Zai Zai, who excel at controlling Biologics, he certainly shouldn't pass up that opportunity. I support him getting a few creatures to play with.”
As the two were chatting freely, they suddenly felt a strange sensation. Looking up, they noticed five other people had appeared, subtly surrounding them.
These five stood out among the crowd in Fang Senyan and Ronnie’s eyes. This wasn't to say these people were cranes while the other Contractors were chickens, but rather because this was the Hall of the Dark Fountain; most people here were focused on checking the exchange items. These five, however, had clearly come looking for someone—it was like spotting five attractive women in a bar exclusively frequented by gay men; you couldn't not notice them.
In front of outsiders, Fang Senyan maintained his usual low profile, offering only a slight, almost ethereal smile, as if greeting an acquaintance, ready to utter a casual 'Have you eaten?'
Ronnie, though having spent less time with Fang Senyan, was well aware of his low-key methods on the Iron-Blood Trial Planet, only revealing his fangs as an MT at the very end. Thus, he understood Fang Senyan’s behavioral patterns well. He immediately responded with half-lidded eyes: “What is it? Do you need us to handle this outside?”
To their surprise, a tall man stepped forward, smiling gently: “Our leader has spoken. Our Blue Light Team must take primary responsibility for the previous disputes with your team. With a great enemy at the gates, we should unite, cast aside past grievances and prejudices, and jointly resist the formidable foe. To put it in concrete terms, we are currently fighting a World War, and we are slightly at a disadvantage. Any misstep could lead to utter ruin! This runs counter to the grand strategy of our entire Space. Do you agree, esteemed Contractor?”
Ronnie was momentarily stunned, then, following Fang Senyan’s silent instruction, allowed a faint sneer to touch his lips: “I find what you said to have some merit.”
Ronnie's reply was layered with nuance. On the surface, he agreed with the statement made by the tall man, but he was only endorsing the words themselves, not the speaker, let alone the organization behind him. These five were clearly sent for this task precisely because they were seasoned veterans; they immediately understood the unstated caveat in Ronnie’s response. They exchanged glances, and a man carrying a heavy sniper rifle spoke in a gravelly voice: “I am Rolett. According to the assessment for this world, killing one official human soldier grants one Contribution Point. To express our apology, we offer ten Contribution Points.”
As he spoke, Ronnie immediately received the transaction prompt. It was something being given away for free, and naturally, Ronnie accepted without hesitation—why refuse a free gift? Fang Senyan, however, was instantly startled. Calculating things this way, the possibility of forming a cluster attack of Beastman archers could not be ruled out... One shot going astray didn't matter if the goal was area saturation; accuracy then became far less important.
However, Fang Senyan immediately dismissed this thought because he suddenly imagined that if Zi, or rather, that bastard Aldaris, saw vast swathes of human archers, he would surely reveal a genuine, joyous smile... By the same logic, if a cluster of Beastman archers were formed, the enemy spellcasters should wholeheartedly approve of the idea.
Fang Senyan’s contemplation did not affect Luo Lite’s actions. He looked at Ronnie and said:
“Since your excellency has accepted our sincere apology, does that mean the previous matter is considered settled?”
Although Luo Lite addressed Ronnie, his eyes were fixed on Fang Senyan, suggesting that Fang Senyan’s policy of keeping a low profile had completely failed. Clearly, the Metal Mentor had thoroughly exposed Fang Senyan’s background within their own team.
Yet, the gap between the Fang Senyan known to the Metal Mentor and the Fang Senyan standing here now could hardly be described by mere calculation. More importantly, most Contractors adhered to the principle of seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. Since he had already killed the Metal Mentor once, her deliberate emphasis on how powerful he was would undoubtedly be taken as self-aggrandizement. Therefore, how many people would actually listen to her words was another matter entirely.
Thus, Fang Senyan believed his low-profile approach was far from useless work. Now, he needed to do something concrete to further deepen the impressions in others' minds.
When confronted with Luo Lite’s inquiry, Fang Senyan chose to continue staring blankly. Ronnie answered quite decisively:
“Of course, it was just a minor issue to begin with.”
A flash of light suddenly appeared in Luo Lite’s eyes:
“However… it seems the main instigator of this whole affair was Mr. Sailor. If he doesn’t speak, I feel your side lacks sincerity.”
Fang Senyan still ignored him, mumbling something to himself, as if there were an invisible blackboard before him that he needed to reach out and draw on.
Dark clouds began to gather on Luo Lite’s face, but thankfully, Ronnie stepped in to smooth things over, forcing a wry smile:
“I am truly sorry, my companion here is just like that; he can enter a state of research anytime, anywhere. How about this, one good turn deserves another. Since you gifted us ten contribution points, we’ll return the favor. Hey, Sailor, Sailor!!!!”
Ronnie’s last words were almost shouted right next to Fang Senyan’s ear. Only then did Fang Senyan seem to wake up from a dream:
“Oh! What? Damn it, my train of thought was interrupted again!”
Ronnie shrugged:
“Give me five potions.”
Fang Senyan simply replied:
“Alright.”
Saying that, Fang Senyan immediately took out the materials and began mixing them on the spot. Immediately afterward, Ronnie handed the five potions over intact to the five individuals. Luo Lite initially showed disdain, but after taking a second look, his expression switched instantly to shock. The others also revealed looks of delight, carefully tucking the items away.
Luo Lite gave Fang Senyan a deep look, but still addressed Ronnie:
“In that case, will your team be attending the meeting scheduled for eight tonight next to the Hall of the Dark Source?”
Ronnie hesitated for a moment:
“That depends on Boss Reef and Zi’s decision, but I think it should be fine.”
Luo Lite presented a physical item:
“Here is the invitation. At the assembly, our Blue Light team will publicly release a lot of information that was previously confidential. Even those who hold reservations against us will find our leader magnanimous enough to welcome anyone who deigns to attend. We have other matters to attend to, so we must take our leave now.”
Luo Lite’s voice was loud, and quite a few people present overheard him, leading to murmurs and whispers. Then, the five individuals decisively turned and departed, quickly moving away. After they had gone several hundred meters, an axe-wielder named Lauth couldn't help but pull out the potion Fang Senyan had concocted, muttering in admiration, then gave a cold laugh:
“This Sailor must have been playing dumb.”
Luo Lite’s expression remained impassive:
“Of course. However, it seems his relationship with the Metal Mentor is rather complicated, not as one-sided as that woman claimed. I suspect the reason he played dumb was that he didn’t want to offend us, nor did he want us to mediate the conflict between him and the Metal Mentor.”
Another individual named Borbon couldn't help but add:
“If the intelligence from the Metal Mentor isn't false, he’s an MT. But this guy is so proficient in potion brewing... An MT specializing in potions? Primary attribute Strength, secondary attribute Intelligence? That’s truly rare.”
Luo Lite said faintly:
“It’s not impossible. Such an auxiliary MT is extremely rare, but they provide substantial stabilizing utility to the entire team. Furthermore, if he can concoct such powerful enhancement potions, he should also be able to brew toxic ones. Therefore, the Sailor’s burst damage might be his weak point, but in terms of prolonged sustained combat, the enemy might very well be ground down and exhausted by him—didn’t the Metal Mentor say this Sailor has been following them with ill intent for years? That clearly gave the Sailor ample preparation time.”
Lauth immediately praised him:
“Your Excellency Luo Lite truly lives up to the title of Sage. You’ve so easily uncovered this Sailor’s secrets. If he knew that offering just a few potions would reveal so much about him, he’d probably be weeping in private!”
Luo Lite revealed a hint of self-satisfied amusement, but quickly frowned:
“It appears the Metal Mentor and this Sailor are completely incompatible. The Metal Mentor holds significant sway over their team leader, yet the Sailor, as a Vice-MT, possesses powerful auxiliary capabilities, meaning he is undoubtedly an indispensable member of the team. In that case, we must prepare for the possibility that we may have to choose only one of the two teams.”
Borbon hesitated:
“If that is the case, the Sailor’s team also has an MT, a fellow wielding an Amber Shield, named Reef. And that Ronnie is a top-tier Assassin. Coupled with the Sailor’s formidable support and Vice-Tank capabilities—a 10% boost to all attributes! In truth, the choice of whom to favor is rather simple.”
Lauth suddenly spoke up:
“But there is one member of the Glory team that you seem to have forgotten, someone even their leader has praised extravagantly!”
Luo Lite, clearly a master marksman, immediately became serious, his face hardening. He stated slowly, word by word:
“You mean, Aziz.”
Lauth immediately realized he had misspoken but could only nod.
Luo Lite fell silent for a moment, then spoke in a low voice:
“That is indeed a very troublesome individual. But fortunately, this time, it’s the fools defending the city who should be worried. However, someone as arrogant and haughty as Aziz definitely won't be easily controlled by that Zeus! Not to mention he would never deign to obey our orders to stay put in one location! Therefore, while Aziz is strong, he is a battlefield X-factor. If I were the leader, I would prefer someone controllable.”
***Watching the five individuals recede into the distance, a sharp glint flashed in Fang Senyan’s eyes. He turned to Ronnie and remarked:
“This Blue Light team has grand ambitions. They casually pull out a member who is neither subservient nor overly proud, all while broadcasting their own reputation.”
Ronnie was silent for a moment:
“They should be one of those large teams numbering in the hundreds. But to lead such a team, management ability is paramount. Their individual strength is probably just stacked with equipment.”
Fang Senyan mused:
“We must be extra careful tonight. We shouldn't let ourselves be outmaneuvered.”
Ronnie thought to himself, I’ve never seen a time when you weren’t the one outmaneuvering others, often making them help you count the money afterwards. But he only dared to voice this internally, and quickly changed the subject:
“Since hiring creatures for battle is a losing proposition, shall we go look at the other exchange items?”
Fang Senyan was about to nod when a sudden wave of dizziness struck his mind. Immediately following that, the Nightmare Imprint flashed a series of messages:
“Time: Third Age of Middle-earth / Year 3019 / March 7th, 9:00 AM.” (The eve of the great battle in the movie narrative.) “Location: Middle-earth / Plains of Pelennor / Minas Tirith” “Scenario: The Lord of the Rings” “Difficulty: Very Hard (S).”
“Pain Dampening Factor... Individual Ability Additional Enhancement Factor: 0%.”
“All exploration progress in the current scenario’s narrative battle will be converted into corresponding battlefield contribution points. Any previous history or relationships with characters will not be retained.”
“Supplemental Note: This scenario is a Blood Battlefield Scenario (Explanations omitted).”
“You will automatically master the relevant languages and can interact fluently with the inhabitants of this world. This knowledge will be forgotten upon returning to reality.”
“Number of Accepted Missions: 1.”
“Your appearance/identity has been modified and will automatically revert upon returning to the real world. You may also adjust relevant appearance settings within the Nightmare Space. Should you have questions, you may silently recite them through the Nightmare Imprint to inquire; if your authority level permits, you will receive an answer... Warning: You are currently affiliated with Sauron’s forces. Unless you obtain the approval of the Beastman Commander Gothmog, leaving the battlefield perimeter by twenty kilometers will result in severe penalties—believe me, you will not enjoy this extra gift.”
“Warning: Attacks from siege weaponry can be fatal to Contractors. Therefore, when a Contractor is directly struck by siege machinery (such as a catapult), they will not instantly die but will enter a state of Weakness for 300 seconds. During this period, you will be immobilized and unable to attack, but you will be invincible due to Sauron’s magic.”
“Tip: Skillfully utilizing various exchange items is the key to victory.”
“Tip: This world is a battlefield with an extremely high mortality rate. Therefore, while within the Hall of the Dark Source, you possess the privilege of escaping and returning to the Nightmare Space. The preparation time for returning to the Nightmare Space is ten seconds, and any attack received during this period will interrupt the process.”
“It must be emphasized that we do not encourage the act of fleeing during combat. Therefore, you must pay a price of a 20-point reduction in your highest attribute value / a deduction of 10 Honor Points to cover the cost of teleporting back to the safe zone, and all benefits gained in this world will be forcibly erased.”
“Warning: When the nest is overturned, how can any egg remain intact? Fight with all your might!” RS