Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Chapter 633 Buying more

On that day, the group prepared to split up again. While they managed to spare two large groups of warriors that were in the capital and with Rain's father, the group didn't feel that victorious. That battle had been more difficult than all the others and it showed that the others would be like that.

"Training daily will make us stronger, but we need more…" Rain thought. "I will have to devise a new training regimen where the warriors will focus on improving skills and paths that will increase their health, mana, and stamina."

That was easier said than done… leveling up paths was more efficient, and their bonuses were that good, but focusing on some skills and equip them when one wanted to become too tougher would increase their chances of surviving.

The Gluttonous Recovery was useful, but it was more useful when the users had time to recover outside battle… that was why Rain also felt like he had to think of other ways to increase their health, mana, and stamina.

"I guess the answer lies in the techniques of the dragons…" Rain said. "It is annoying that I have to use that instead of coming up with my own ideas."

Although Rain's pride made sense, he was also aware that it would be hard to come up with techniques that would be better than the ones that the dragons used, they were thousands of years old, after all. Learning what already existed was easier than creating new things as well.

"We are going now," Rain said. "You can use our troops as you see fit. My guess is that the enemies will keep causing problems on the border without causing big battles, so keep your guard up."

"All right," Liss said.

"You could at least help us organize and think how things should work here," Asche said and then sighed.

"I can easily see that you are outsourcing all troublesome things for your underlings…" Terra said while furrowing her eyebrows. "You should be more conscious of your position as a leader of thousands of warriors."

Asche was about to say that was rich from someone who doesn't cook and leaves that job in the hands of Rain who commanded a lot more people, but Asche realized that she would be digging her own grave.

After that, the group split up and left Teria. Seadir stayed behind to help things there as well since that town will be their new post in the area. Jori and Reca went with Rain, Terra and Seara until they reached the capital and then eventually moved north to their area as well. Rain stayed in the capital for a while and his family went to confirm things with Roan and the others.

"And that is what happened," Rain said when he finished giving his report to Branden and Esmeralda.

As one would expect, they looked completely astonished to hear that the magic people now had the support of a strategist that Rain considered better than himself. He never thought that he was that good when it comes to tactics in the first place, he just used his experience and knowledge from Earth to surprise most of his enemies and that worked well enough until now.

"This is worrisome… another unknown enemy, huh?" Esmeralda said while massaging her temples.

"Did you see them, Rain?" Branden asked.

"No, they stayed in their base during the whole thing," Rain replied. "I didn't try to invade their base, though."

"Hmm… maybe the enemy wanted to avoid being seen by you," Branden rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Because that could help you reveal their identity."

"Maybe," Rain shrugged.

The enemy strategist probably had a strong incentives to avoid drawing Rain's attention for several critical reasons. Firstly, they probably were well aware of their own limitations in combat strenght, and they knew that Rain was a formidable opponent. Engaging him directly would put them at a significant disadvantage.

Secondly, the enemy possibly was someone whom Rain knew. This familiarity meant that Rain would be more likely to recognize their tactics, anticipate their moves, and potentially exploit their weaknesses. It was much riskier for them to engage Rain directly than to operate covertly and from a distance.

Thirdly, Rain's keen strategic mind posed a serious threat to the enemy. If he got a good read on their tactics, he could counter their plans effectively. They understood that being too conspicuous or predictable would only make them vulnerable to Rain's strategic cunning.

Considering these factors, the enemy was cautious not to draw Rain's attention, opting for subtler approaches to achieve their goals without directly confronting him.

"You don't have an army with you now, right?" Branden asked. "Are you going to recruit a new group?"

"We will need that, but I will leave that on the hands of the others," Rain shook his head. "I have a bunch of things that I want to test and it will be difficult to focus on that if I have to look after so many people again."

Usually, that would make things difficult for Rain since he and his wives would jace to defend the entire southern coast by themselves, but it seemed that the enemies won't use the ocean for a while since it would be too obvious and the monsters would be easy to spot.

"I see, tell us if you need something," Branden said.

"You can send half of the production of spiritual potions to my place, that should suffice," Rain said. "You can take the money from my vault."

Branden and Esmeralda couldn't help but frown at the idea of Rain needing even more potions. He had already expended a substantial amount of potions during their battles, and thanks to his business ventures, he had accumulated a significant fortune and invested on them as well.

It seemed perplexing to them why he would require more potions unless he intended to stop drinking water and switch to consuming potions exclusively. The prospect of such an extravagant approach left them speechless.