Chapter 203 - 130: Heavy Units, Part 2
The system provided images of three types of hammers. The melon hammer looked much like the Golden Melon Hammers from movies—like a watermelon with a long handle stuck in it. The Square Hammer was the type used for quarrying stone, with square faces on both ends. The Cow Horn Hammer, meanwhile, had a striking face on one end and a horn-shaped spike on the other, rather like the hammers used by Dwarves in games.
’In terms of looks, I’m leaning toward the Cow Horn Hammer,’ Li Ziyu thought. ’This thing just looks badass; it totally fits the Otherworld aesthetic—crude and savage. Anyway, I have enough resources right now, so I’ll just pick the Cow Horn Hammer and see what happens.’
[Long-handled Bone Bull Horn Hammer: The top choice for a Fierce Warrior. The moment you see it, the image of a Barbarian will pop into your head. Of course, don’t expect to use this thing to tear down city walls; it just looks intimidating.]
[Research Requirement: Soul Energy * 50 units]
’A mere 50 units of Soul Energy? That’s nothing. Unlock!’
With the unlocking of the Cow Horn Hammer, a new unit type was unlocked at the same time.
[Friendly Tip: You have unlocked a new unit type - Skeleton Hammer Warrior]
The Skeleton Hammer Warrior didn’t require a new building; it was also a unit available in the Warrior Training Camp.
[Skeleton Hammer Warrior]
[Introduction: They have a very impressive title, but be warned: they’re just a basic unit. Don’t get your hopes up, and certainly don’t overestimate them. Of course, as Warriors who wield two-handed hammers, they aren’t weak, so... maybe send them to the mines.]
[Requirements: Long-handled Bone Bull Horn Hammer x1, Skeleton x2 units, Beast Hide x1 unit, Soul Energy x80 units]
Ugh... Li Ziyu’s mouth twitched. ’So this is the system’s official roast, huh? And what the hell is this "recommended for mining" business? Can it ever be serious? They’re Warriors! Show a little respect, for crying out loud!’
While complaining internally, he casually unlocked the Square Hammer.
[Long-handled Bone Square Hammer: Heh. No idea why you’d unlock this Weapon. Can’t you tell its combat effectiveness just by looking at it? Weren’t there enough Weapons in the armory for you to choose from? Big hammer’s eighty, small one’s forty. You do the math.]
[Research Requirement: Soul Energy * 50 units]
’So what if it’s an official roast? I felt like it. Are you going to stop me?’
Li Ziyu rolled his eyes, ignoring the Square Hammer’s introduction. He turned to look expectantly at the system notification for the newly unlocked unit. He had a feeling this Square Hammer might just hold a surprise for him; surely the system wouldn’t give him a completely useless Weapon.
[Friendly Tip: You have unlocked a new unit type - Giant Skeleton Warriors]
’That name has a very simple, unpretentious feel to it. Just like "Skeleton Warrior"—plain, simple, very basic.’
[Giant Skeleton Warriors]
[Introduction: Don’t expect much from them in a fight; they’re a bunch of oafs. Besides mindless charging, the only thing they’re good for is demolition. If you don’t have any walls that need "renovating," we recommend sending them to quarry stone—that’s their true calling. They could probably hammer out a song, "We workers have Power..."]
[Requirements: Long-handled Bone Square Hammer x1, Skeleton x2 units, Soul Energy x80 units]
’Heh heh... I knew the system would f*cking roast them. It makes the Giant Skeleton Warriors sound completely worthless, even more so than the Skeleton Hammer Warriors...’
’Wait, something’s not right. I feel like I’ve missed something.’
Li Ziyu reread the introduction for the Giant Skeleton Warriors, his eyes growing wider the more he read. A "Holy shit!" got stuck in his throat.
’What did I just see? I saw hope! It’s hope!’
’Demolition! The Giant Skeleton Warriors are good at demolition! Isn’t that exactly what I need right now?! How is this a useless unit? This is a goddamn demolition crew! A system-certified demolition crew, at that!’
Li Ziyu finally understood the meaning behind the system’s introduction. Translated, it basically meant, "These guys are useless in a fight, but they can tear stuff down." That was far more practical than the Skeleton Hammer Warriors.
’Sigh, I miscalculated. If I’d created the Giant Skeleton Warriors earlier, I could have just sent them to demolish the Jackal Wolfman Fortress for this battle, and that would’ve been that. Just send them in to SMASH, SMASH, SMASH and chisel the place down.’
’These guys are great. I need to build some to keep in reserve. From now on, I’ll rely on them to deal with Mobile Fortresses.’
His gaze fell on the final type of hammer. ’There are three types in total, and I’ve already unlocked two,’ he thought. ’Might as well get the last one. Unlock.’
[Long-handled Skull Melon Hammer: A true Warrior must use a heavy weapon. This one can be described in a single word: Fierce. Just get in there and wreck things. One swing mows down everything in its path. A graze brings death, a touch means the end. Anyone who wields this hammer is, without a doubt, a true Warrior.]
[Research Requirement: Soul Energy * 50 units]
’I knew it. For every weapon type, there’s always one badass version. Just like with Bows and Arrows: the Simple Bow and Arrow was roasted as useless, but the Longbow was hyped up so much. And to be fair, the Longbow really is powerful, so it’s no wonder the system recommended it so highly.’
’Looks like among the long-handled Warhammers, the melon hammer is the only one that’s truly combat-effective.’
[Friendly Tip: You have unlocked a new unit type - Heavy Hammer Skeleton Warrior]
’Look at that, even the name is different!’
’Before, with the Cow Horn Hammer, the unlocked unit was the "Skeleton Hammer Warrior." That name has nothing to do with heavy weapons. But look at this one—"Heavy Hammer Skeleton Warrior." That sounds like a truly powerful combat unit!’
[Heavy Hammer Skeleton Warrior]
[Introduction: A heavy unit in the Skeleton Undead Combat Sequence. Summon them and you can’t go wrong! They are the bulldozers in a Charge, the reapers on a battlefield of flesh and blood. Incomparably brave and ferociously unyielding!]
[Requirements: Long-handled Skull Melon Hammer x1, Skeleton x10 units, Soul Energy x100 units]
’Here it is, here it is! It really is a system-certified heavy unit! Judging by the introduction, it’s every bit as good as the Skeleton Longbowman, if not better!’