A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

Therefore, driven by curiosity and timidity, they didn't dare to simply approach the ordinary Blue Star humans who were transporting goods to inquire.

Curiosity grew stronger and stronger.

Gradually, they couldn't help but want to know the destination of these Blue Star humans transporting such massive supplies, to see what exactly had happened.

However, when these people arrived at Dertherim, where Shen Mu was, and saw the lush wheat seedlings within the outermost low wall,

and the tall town walls built entirely of stone blocks,

and the huge castle situated on a prominent rocky outcrop rising from the ground,

they all widened their eyes, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"When did such a magnificent… human castle appear here?"

This was the exclamation in everyone's heart.

And in the eyes that flickered with disbelief, there was even more joy and recognition.

Recognition from the human race.

After all, this was human territory, and compared to those spirit realm alien races, it was still possible to accept and acknowledge it psychologically in the fastest time.

Even if these were humans from another world.

Having not wheat-colored skin and black hair and black eyes, the appearance of these Blue Star humans.

All have tofu-like pale skin, are hairy, and have distinct, non-rounded facial features, appearing rather harsh, as well as various mixed-color pupils and mixed-color hair.

The alien humans, who can be clearly distinguished from Blue Star humans.

But.

Still, they can know that these alien humans are humans.

Whether it is the human race or humans.

Are all people!

Compared to those with pig heads, compared to those with furry animal skins all over their bodies, compared to those alien races that are simply beasts standing upright.

Psychologically, there is a huge difference, and visually it is difficult to accept.

What's more, those alien races really eat people.

This further deepened the vigilance of those ordinary Blue Star humans towards these spirit realm demi-humans.

Deep in their hearts, they had already separated you from me, two completely different creatures.

Or rather, they have already defined those demi-humans as—

Not human!

Unless those Blue Star humans have already undergone soul-level co-frequency resonance and have also begun to transform towards those demi-humans.

Other ordinary people do not have the slightest ability to accept the psychology and thoughts.

Especially when they see those humans who are transforming towards demi-humans, they already have a sense that these former Blue Star humans no longer choose to be humans.

They are even more disgusted with these demi-humans from the bottom of their hearts.

That's why they are so happy, so delighted, and so approving when they see the castle belonging to the human race now.

At least the owner of this spirit realm territory is human!

The spirit realm human race ruled by Blue Star humans.

They have a natural sense of closeness.

And among these people.

There are also three or four ordinary Blue Star humans who are observing here.

Still whispering.

"At that time, I said to join this new human lord in advance, taking advantage of the friendly attitude we encountered at that time, and give him that thing. Now, look, he has developed so quickly, and he has also gathered so many humans. If we go to join him again, he will no longer take us to heart."

One person was still complaining.

But another person said calmly: "The things we possess are definitely very precious items in the spirit realm. As long as we join and offer this item, we will definitely not have to worry about our future lives."

When he said this, he paused slightly before continuing: "So, relax. We still need to continue to observe what kind of character this human lord is. Don't let us end up not enjoying the blessings, but instead being worried all day long. That would not be good."

"Okay, then we'll listen to you." The two companions behind him also looked at each other at this time and nodded helplessly.

After all, what this leader said was right.

Rare goods can be hoarded for profit. Of course, they have to use their rare goods to sell for a good price.

At least their lives must never be the same as before.

However, they did not publicize it.

After observing here, they patted each other on the shoulders and left the edge of this stone-built low wall.

There are many people whispering like them. After all, not everyone is willing to join the territories of those demi-humans.

Nor is everyone willing to abandon their identity as humans, to co-frequency resonate and become spirit realm commanders of demi-humans, and then slowly transform their personality and appearance towards those demi-humans.

Although it is a very small group of stubborn elements.

But when gathered together, the number is not small.

What's more, there are more ordinary spirit realm people who are powerless to do anything and can only be ordinary people because they cannot obtain the spirit realm mark.

And because of the oppression of the Diesel Company, they live scattered in their respective safe houses, eking out a living.

Now that they have encountered a new human lord, they have come to take a look out of curiosity.

However, they also have some intention in their hearts.

If they really feel that the treatment of this new human lord is good, then they are also willing to come and join this new human territory to work, using their prayers to earn daily spirit realm food.

It's just that after these Blue Star humans who were still poking their heads and secretly observing the castle direction outside the walls left.

Right at the top of the Rhodok Castle.

About 20 Rhodok Sniper Crossbowmen put down their sniper crossbows at this time.

The cold light flashing in their eyes has now turned into an indifferent look again as they retreated.

These 20 Rhodok Sniper Crossbowmen, tier 5 top-level ranged crossbowmen, stood on the pointed top of the 3rd floor of the Rhodok Castle, on those wooden frames, looking down at the situation outside.

As long as there is a situation that dares to offend this side, then they will not hesitate to pull the trigger and shoot out the extra-large sniper crossbow in their hands, which is two circles larger than the heavy crossbow, with the heavy steel crossbow bolt already stuck in the firing slot.

A heavy steel crossbow bolt that is slightly longer and thicker than ordinary steel crossbow bolts.

Even at a distance of four or five hundred, they can shoot straight down from a high position.

This is the power of the sniper crossbow.

It is also the ability of these Rhodok Sniper Crossbowmen, the top of the Rhodok Kingdom.

As long as they are given some high ground, then they can use the sniper crossbow and heavy steel crossbow bolts in their hands to snipe and kill the aimed enemies one by one, without leaving any survivors.

"Lord, they have retreated. It seems there is no danger."

At this time, the Rhodok Sniper Crossbowman Captain, who was the leader, spoke slowly, looking at the Blue Star humans who left the edge of the wall with satisfaction, and quite appreciated their discretion.

And next to this Rhodok Sniper Crossbowman Captain, Shen Mu also stood on this wooden frame.

"Yes, I saw it." Shen Mu nodded.

The main reason was that the figures appearing on the wall were too sneaky, otherwise he would not have ordered these Rhodok Sniper Crossbowmen to focus on these sneaky guys.

They looked as if they were doing something sneaky.

Which made Shen Mu, who had just received a large batch of supplies into Dertherim and was waiting to store them in the granary and warehouse, subconsciously raised his vigilance.

He didn't want any accidents to happen to his granary and warehouse.

It's always good to be more vigilant.

"But now, the number of ordinary Blue Star humans who have transferred here together is really enough." Shen Mu also looked at those ordinary Blue Star humans who originally lived around the Diesel Company.

They were all ordinary people who worked in the Diesel Company and did odd jobs to exchange for food.

Shen Mu turned his head to look.

At this time, within the town of Dertherim, it had already been occupied by large areas of Blue Star humans.

At this time, these Blue Star humans were all looking at these almost identical town houses with quite shocked eyes.

Their faces were full of surprise.

Before, they had only come into contact with the extremely rough architectural style of the half-orc tribes of the Diesel Company.

The places provided for them to live temporarily were just simple tents that they were allowed to build on the ground at will.

Basically, it only provided a site and provided a safe place that would not be attacked by necromantic rules and necromantic monsters.

After all, within the sphere of influence of the half-orc tribe, there were safe areas where the spirit realm rules were integrated with the Blue Star rules, which could resist the necromantic rules.

Of course.

This kind of safe area is extremely precious in this Blue Star world that has been eroded by necromantic rules.

Not everyone is qualified to enter this safe area.

According to the Diesel Company's screening, if they cannot provide enough sincere and pure spiritual energy for a long time, then they will be expelled.

At that time, they will need to face the terrifying necromantic monsters themselves.

And there is not enough spirit realm food to nourish the body.

There was also no firewood from the Spirit Realm to burn, warming the soul and making the spirit more comfortable, making resistance to the erosion of the undead rules more effective.

It could be said that they had lost their greatest protection.

However, even so, after these orc tribes had become accustomed to the rugged style of the Diesel Company's buildings.

Looking at the neat and uniform houses in front of them, which could truly be called houses.

The difference was simply like heaven and earth.

Just standing next to these houses, looking at the simple but discernible wooden furniture inside the windows, and the wooden beds, one by one, they all showed envious expressions.

Being able to live in a house was definitely much more comfortable than living in a tent.

Moreover, even these houses could be modified.

After all, there were many mattresses and various bedding items in the buildings outside, including quilts, which could be used to transform these seemingly hard wooden beds into quite comfortable single beds.

Therefore, the ordinary people among these Blue Star humans were now looking at these town houses with eager eyes.

They all wanted to live in them.

However, whether they could live in them did not depend on how much work they had done now, but on Shen Mu's arrangements.

“Pass down the order, tell Zhang Cai Dong, let all these ordinary Blue Star humans leave Deherim.”

At this time, Shen Mu stood on the wooden frame with his arms crossed, looking at the ordinary humans who had already crowded the streets in the town area, and calmly ordered, “Let them find residential buildings or apartment buildings nearby for simple accommodation, and when it is 6:30 tomorrow morning, the town gates will open to welcome them in for prayers.”

“Understood.” Underneath the wooden frame, there were also several Swadian light infantrymen waiting.

Hearing Shen Mu's instructions, they immediately turned around to leave and convey the order.

But Shen Mu spoke again: “At the same time, tell those ordinary humans that my territory will provide three meals a day tomorrow, as a reward for their work today.”

“Understood.” The Swadian light infantrymen nodded, and then left the top of the 3rd floor to convey the order.

Shen Mu watched from the top of the building as those ordinary humans obediently left Deherim.

Each of them looked reluctant to leave.

Then, through the west gate of the town, along the road in the middle of the wheat field, they left the town's sphere of influence through the gap in the wall.

They quickly walked towards those residential buildings and apartment buildings not far away.

To choose their temporary safe house.

For these ordinary humans, numbering in the tens of thousands, it seemed like a lot.

But for those residential areas built by Blue Star before, which could easily accommodate thousands of people.

These 20,000 people were only a matter of two or three residential areas.

Soon, these ordinary humans, relying on their previous rich experience, found their temporary residences.

Anyway, they could just find any unoccupied room.

If they were lucky, they might even find supplies left by those previous Blue Star humans, in which case they could have a good meal.

Of course, even if there was no breakfast, it didn't matter.

These ordinary humans all had some of their own food left in their bags.

Everyone was already accustomed to the current era, and they were all accustomed to leaving some food to carry with them, especially since they had changed the forces they relied on, and they couldn't temporarily return to the safe houses they had built near the Diesel Company before.

Of course, they would carry some food and water with them.

And there were also some flammable materials that could be quickly ignited, to prevent the lack of combustibles around them after dark, leading to danger to their lives.

The ordinary humans who could survive to the present, although they were called ordinary people, were only ordinary humans who had no Spirit Realm creatures following them and had not received the inheritance of the Spirit Realm imprint.

Each of them could also be regarded as elites.

“It's getting dark.” Shen Mu glanced at the gradually setting sun at this time.

The dim yellow sunlight洒落在了自己的城镇德赫瑞姆这边，显得整个城镇都是金灿灿的，看上去就仿佛是披了一层黄金的薄纱.

More glorious and noble.

“I have to say, I like this feeling.” Shen Mu nodded with satisfaction.

At the same time, he also glanced with some regret at the Holy Light Torch Tower of the Holy White Council, which could not be lit in the southeast corner of the castle area.

“If this torch tower could be lit, perhaps according to the Mount \u0026 Blade rules contained within, it could completely illuminate the area within several kilometers around?”

Shen Mu thought of the effect of this Holy Light Torch Tower of the Holy White Council.

It could not only increase the light and completely remove the darkness and gray fog.

But it could also bring a certain recovery effect to people's spirit and physical strength, and most importantly, the area illuminated by the Holy Light would not be eroded by the undead rules.

“But if we want to wait for the caravan to return from the White Tower, it will take nearly three weeks.”

This was the reason for Shen Mu's regret.

He shook his head.

He didn't continue to think too much.

Looking at those Blue Star humans and their Spirit Realm followers who were still in the town area.

About two or three thousand people.

“Then next, I should first make these guys who used to be temporary workers develop faith in me.”

Shen Mu stroked his chin at this time and pondered.

After all, he didn't recruit these temporary workers to let them live in his Deherim for free, inside these newly built town houses.

He had his own arrangements.

“Pass down my order again, start preparing dinner.”

Shen Mu raised his hand and slowly said: “Everyone in the town, whether they are Mount \u0026 Blade civilians or those newly joined Blue Star humans, the share of dinner is limited to one portion of thick wheat porridge vegetable soup and a large piece of bread per person.”

“Understood.” Another Swadian light infantryman in charge of conveying the order, replied and turned to convey the order.

“Castle area, one portion of thick wheat porridge antelope meat vegetable soup, a large piece of bread, a portion of dried meat, and a portion of sausage per person.” Shen Mu said again: “That's it.”

“Understood.” Another Swadian light infantryman in charge of conveying the order nodded and then went to convey the order again.

The soldiers in the castle area ate better than the civilians in the town area, which was a matter of course.

Moreover, Shen Mu also had his own considerations regarding this food distribution.

As the cooking smoke began to rise.

A smell of wheat porridge immediately appeared in the castle area and the town area.

At least in terms of cooking wheat porridge, there was no difference between the castle area and the town area. The only difference was that the castle area added the aroma of meat.

Attracting those Spirit Realm creatures outside with sharper noses, they all took a few sniffs of the aroma.

Looking at the towering city walls and towers of the castle area built on the rocky base, their eyes also showed envy and awe.

It was easy to guess that the human soldiers in the castle were eating better than themselves.

But these Blue Star humans didn't say much.

It was already very good to have wheat porridge to eat.

And there was also bread.

Although the taste would definitely not be too good.

But, this was real Spirit Realm food, with no Blue Star food mixed in.

Compared to when they were in the Diesel Company before, when distributing food, they often only had one-third of Spirit Realm food, and the remaining two-thirds were completely Blue Star food.

Sometimes, they would even be deliberately deducted a portion of Spirit Realm food by those formal employees.

As temporary workers, they could only dare to be angry but not dare to speak out.

After all, the right to speak was in the hands of others.

Where was it like now, they could all enjoy such complete Spirit Realm food, making them all quite excited.

As the hot and scalding wheat porridge, mixed with shredded cabbage and onion, was poured in, and those brownish-black breads were broken into pieces and soaked soft.

Then they took a spoon and ate big mouthfuls.

Each of them was quite satisfied.

Especially eating these foods with complete rules, they felt a kind of pleasure in their minds and spirits.

Or rather, their souls that were about to be generated were also nourished.

Not only them, but even those Spirit Realm followers under their command, whether they were jackalmen, goblins, or earth goblins, etc., these Spirit Realm creatures also enjoyed eating these foods with complete rules.

In the end, they all carefully licked the tableware they brought clean with their tongues.

For Blue Star humans, this was a nourishment for the soul.

But for these Spirit Realm creatures, food with rules was real and tangible, and could truly bring them nutrients.

In the past, eating those ordinary Blue Star foods at most only gave them a feeling of fullness, but it was impossible to bring them much nutrition.

It's like the Blue Star humans are eating Guanyin clay, which has the texture of food.

Now that they've encountered such pure spirit realm food, these spirit realm creatures will definitely eat their fill.

However, at this moment, they also have a good impression of this new human territory that has accepted them.

And this is the purpose Shen Mu wants.

‘Buzz!’

Especially as these Blue Star humans began to eat food in big gulps, the sky outside instantly changed from the grayness of the setting sun to complete darkness.

When night arrived.

Those Blue Star humans who realized it was dark and that the rules of the undead should be filling the world, subconsciously raised their heads at this time.

The darkness appearing in the sky above and the piles of bonfires that quickly appeared on the surrounding city walls, as well as the human patrols holding torches.

All revealed strange expressions.

And a warm feeling suddenly rose in their hearts.

‘Buzz!’

Then, this warm feeling suddenly turned into invisible fluctuations, and began to gather in this area shrouded in the Mount \u0026 Blade rules.

Then it was successfully captured by the Mount \u0026 Blade system and condensed using the upper grip of the Dragon Banner fragment.

Then it turned into the dialog box that appeared on Shen Mu's retina.

【Ding! Congratulations! Your generous actions have gained the gratitude of a group of Blue Star humans! And your majestic figure has emerged in their hearts, and they highly approve of you!】

【Ding! This approving thought wave has transformed into a special mental energy, and then been converted into the power of faith by your "Dragon Banner Fragment (Upper Grip)".】

【Ding! You have obtained 'Power of Faith' × 1244 points.】

At this time, the content of the dialog box on Shen Mu's retina was refreshed.

And vaguely, Shen Mu also sensed through the power of the Mount \u0026 Blade system that the mental fluctuations emanating from above the heads of those Blue Star humans were being drawn by a special force within the noble mansion and absorbed into it.

Combined with what the content in the dialog box said, Shen Mu also understood that this was his Dragon Banner fragment's upper grip. Absorbing these mental energies and converting them into the power of faith.

"That's how it is." The corners of Shen Mu's mouth revealed a faint smile: "My first wave of the power of faith!"

And looking at these 1244 points of faith power, some thoughtful expressions also appeared in his eyes.

Because after statistics, the result Shen Mu obtained was that 1244 temporary workers had joined Deherim.

"It seems that each Blue Star human can generate 1 point of faith power?" Shen Mu nodded slightly.

Thinking of the fact that the lovely little druid Yuna also generated 1 point of faith power before, he also got a basic concept.

That is, the most basic faith power output of each Blue Star human is 1 point.

"I just don't know how long it takes to produce this 1 point of faith power."

Shen Mu looked at the Blue Star humans below who had just finished eating their food and were quite satisfied, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "But fortunately, these Blue Star humans have come to my territory, which is equivalent to having experimental subjects, so I can observe them slowly."

Moreover, in Shen Mu's view, the current Deherim has basically entered the right track.

And it has begun to stride forward into a period of rapid development.

"Alas." Shen Mu couldn't help but sigh at this time: "Now, the only thing that can restrict my rapid development may really be denars."

It's still a matter of money.

The key is that Shen Mu really doesn't have any good solutions right now.

It's also easy to make money.

As long as you complete the temporary tasks issued by the Mount \u0026 Blade system, there is a high probability of obtaining denars.

But the problem lies here.

Judging from the current scale of Shen Mu's troops, it is relatively simple to complete the temporary tasks issued by the Mount \u0026 Blade system.

However, Shen Mu cannot control the Mount \u0026 Blade system in real time to issue temporary tasks.

After all, although he is in a higher position than the creator of the Mount \u0026 Blade system, and is also the key to binding his consciousness, thereby constituting the Mount \u0026 Blade system.

But this does not mean that Shen Mu can control the Mount \u0026 Blade system.

Instead, the Mount \u0026 Blade system has always taken the initiative to cooperate with Shen Mu to assist him.

The two are basically in a cooperative relationship.

It does not exist that Shen Mu can forcibly order, and then control the Mount \u0026 Blade system to issue a temporary task that can reward denars for himself.

"It's really melancholy." Shen Mu also sighed at this time.

Returning from the top floor to the main building of the castle.

Just on the platform behind the lord's chair on the 2nd floor.

At this time, a wooden table was placed here.

This is what Shen Mu requested.

The table is not large, it is a long table that can accommodate 10 people sitting on both sides to discuss or dine.

At critical moments, Shen Mu discovered that this long table can also be used as a shield, blocking the staircase behind the lord's chair, preventing enemies from entering this critical passage that leads to the corridors on both sides of the lord's hall, as well as this platform and the 2nd floor for the time being through the inclined ladder.

Therefore, Shen Mu requested to put a long table here, which can become a baffle at any time in critical moments.

Now it can also be used as a table.

Providing dining space is also not a problem.

At this time, Shen Mu was sitting at the head of the table, and on the right side of the long table, 3 military-type generals, Fatis, Alayen, and Bunduk, were sitting on chairs in order.

On the left were Manid and Jeremus, two auxiliary-type generals.

At this time, dinner had already begun.

It was still as Shen Mu requested, thick wheat porridge with minced antelope meat and vegetable crumbs added, adding a lot of flavor.

Compared to the black bread eaten by the Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers outside and the civilians in the town, here they ate freshly baked white bread.

Because sugar and yeast were added, it was soft and delicious, and the taste was really heaven and earth compared to black bread.

"Lord Shen Mu, this time we have brought nearly 1300 Blue Star humans."

Manid, as the acting town chief, had already obtained the numbers after statistics at this time, so he reported while eating: "There are also nearly 2000 spirit realm creatures, totaling about 3500 people. The number is very large, and they are now being organized and managed by the former Diesel Company's temporary convoy led by Zhang Caidong."

Manid paused slightly and added: "Of course, these 3500 people have been strictly guarded. Our soldiers are stationed on the city walls, stairs, and tower directions, and they are not allowed to approach them casually."

"Well, stay vigilant, that's good." Shen Mu nodded in agreement with Manid's handling opinion.

After all, these are all Blue Star humans who have just joined his town.

Of course, some precautions must be taken.

Therefore, Shen Mu has decided to let his Mount \u0026 Blade civilian units and these joined Blue Star humans live together in the town area.

But it does not mean that the city walls and other important places in the town area will be returned to these Blue Star humans.

You can never be too careful.

Now there are nearly 1300 Blue Star humans according to the statistics, but only 1244 people provide Shen Mu with faith value.

This is quite intriguing.

This shows that nearly 50 of them do not actually have such a positive view of Shen Mu.

Of course, Shen Mu cannot know exactly who it is.

After all, the number of these people is really too large.

And they have not opened their hearts to Shen Mu.

Only through everyone's mental fluctuations spreading in the air when they are sufficiently satisfied can they be gathered by the Mount \u0026 Blade system with the help of the power of the Dragon Banner fragment's upper grip to form the power of faith.

It is completely absorbing the power of the group, and then forming these 1244 points of faith power.

But it is impossible to know exactly which 1244 people it is.

So it's better to stay vigilant.

"How is the housing problem solved?" Shen Mu also asked Manid at this time.

After all, there are only 100 town houses in the current Deherim.

If we calculate that each building can accommodate 30 people.

That can only meet the housing requirements of 3000 people.

You must know that there are 3500 Blue Star humans and their followers alone now.

And don't forget that there are also 1500 civilian units born in the Kingdom of Vaegirs and the Kingdom of Swadia.

Adding up to a total of 5000 people, no matter how they are allocated, it is impossible to meet the accommodation requirements of everyone.

"It's very simple. 1500 Mount \u0026 Blade civilian units and 1300 Blue Star humans all live in the houses."

Manid said in a relaxed tone: "Our 100 town houses are just enough to accommodate them all."

Saying that, Manid still shrugged his shoulders and said: "As for those spirit realm creatures, I think they have thick skin and flesh, so I let them simply set up a floor on the street and installed simple tents, and they just slept there casually."

This is his arrangement.

"Well, that wouldn't be bad," Shen Mu nodded in agreement.

When it comes to creatures from the Spirit Realm, there's really no need to worry too much about them.

After all, most of those creatures from the Spirit Realm's wastelands are used to harsh living conditions. Being able to sleep on the ground, with tents made of bedsheets, is already pretty good for them.

Besides, with the protection of the city walls and the coverage of the Mount \u0026 Blade rules, there's no need to worry about encountering undead monsters at any time.

No need to be so nervous that you can't even sleep well.

Being able to eat their fill here and get a good night's sleep is indeed quite wonderful, allowing them to relax at any time.

Shen Mu finished dinner with his five generals.

Then he went out to inspect the town of Dertherim, which was now packed to the brim.

Of course, he was watching from the city walls.

At this moment, besides the few torches held up by the patrols in Dertherim, there were only a few bonfires flickering at the intersections.

With the help of these faint lights, Shen Mu could also see the Spirit Realm creatures sleeping on the streets.

As well as those Blue Star humans who had been assigned to the dormitories in the town's houses, all crammed together sleeping.

He nodded in satisfaction.

Now that there were a large number of buildings and a town full of residents, compared to the previous empty and desolate appearance.

It now truly resembled a town.

"Alas, it's a pity," Shen Mu came to the top of the Holy Light Torch Tower of the Saint White Council this time, to the position of the torch, looking at the still empty trade area.

His face was still full of regret: "Even if the caravans going to the Demon World are slow, it would be good if the caravans going to Calradia for smuggling could return quickly."

After all, the smuggling caravans only go to the magic-less Calradia.

They shouldn't encounter any danger.

It shouldn't take them so long to come back once.

"The main thing is denars," Shen Mu sighed at this time. He was still quite looking forward to that Narolt, the bankrupt merchant from Calradia who used to be a bandit, bringing back some good news.

The key is to bring back some profit sharing regarding denars, to alleviate some of his denar pressure.

Shen Mu, who now has only more than 1600 denars left, doesn't dare to spend money recklessly.

Because the construction of Dertherim has come to an end, he needs to invest the remaining funds in New Rivacheg.

"By the way, the construction of Dertherim is almost complete. The 1000 Swadian commoners and 500 Vaegir commoners don't have much use here."

Shen Mu reached out and stroked his chin at this time: "Especially if these 500 Vaegir commoners are transferred to New Rivacheg, then we will have 500 commoners, which seems to meet the requirements for upgrading."

If he remembered correctly, the requirement for upgrading from a village to a small castle is 500 people.

If he takes these Vaegir commoners over, it will just meet this condition.

"Moreover, after upgrading to a castle, I can unlock more castle buildings. In that case, I can use the Power of Faith to speed up the construction work of the castle buildings."

Shen Mu pondered slightly at this time, and made a decision: "Moreover, my Steppe Bandit Hideout also needs to be placed in New Rivacheg. If that's the case, I'll take people to take a look early tomorrow morning."

Shen Mu made arrangements for tomorrow's work.

After all, if he transfers 500 Vaegir commoner units, then there will be a buffer of 500 people here.

This will make the cramped space inside the town's houses slightly more spacious.

It will also allow these commoners and Blue Star humans to sleep better.

It can be considered a win-win situation.

"Moreover, I already have Rhodok Sharpshooters, so the 300 Vaegir Archers can follow me to New Rivacheg for garrison duty."

Shen Mu continued to think.

With the demise of the Diesel Company, the biggest threat Shen Mu originally faced has been eliminated, so there is no need to leave too many soldiers here.

It's better to transfer a portion to New Rivacheg, which can also increase the defense there.

So that he doesn't have to continue running to Su's Village to take refuge at night.

"Also, take all 100 mercenary crossbowmen."

Shen Mu frowned and thought: "Perhaps there's no need to take anything else."

300 Vaegir Archers, plus 100 mercenary crossbowmen, a full 400 ranged shooters are enough to defend a small village.

Moreover, the village walls haven't been built yet.

These 400 ranged shooters, still Tier 4 Vaegir Archers, and Tier 3 excellent mercenary crossbowmen.

Dealing with ordinary troubles is definitely no problem.

Moreover, the only trouble there, those parasitic devils, had already been taken care of in advance by Shen Mu with those knights.

So, in New Rivacheg, there are currently no dangerous places to be seen.

Therefore, this 400-man ranged shooter force is enough to garrison in that village.

Shen Mu made a decision.

Then, on the second day.

From the dark and humid lord's master bedroom of Rhodok Castle, Shen Mu slowly opened his eyes and woke up.

Because he hadn't slept in a castle for a long time, he felt a bit of back pain after sleeping this time.

"Sure enough, after living the comfortable life of a noble too much, being here now feels a bit like remembering the bitter past," Shen Mu couldn't help but smile wryly.

He quickly put on his clothes.

And put on his armor.

After confirming that he was fully armed, Shen Mu went directly to the platform on the first floor.

At this time, the 12 halfling chefs had also been transferred from the noble's residence to this Rhodok Castle.

Under the command of Elder Perlo, they sent plates of delicious food to the long table on this platform.

Fatis and Alayen had already arrived at the long table in advance, feasting.

Fatis had just finished the night shift, came back to eat something, and then went to the room belonging to him on the third floor to rest.

Alayen had just gotten up, had also put on his armor, and was preparing to go to New Rivacheg with Shen Mu, and serve as the general manager of New Rivacheg.

These were all arrangements made by Shen Mu in advance.

"Good morning, Lord Shen Mu."

At this time, both of them had almost finished eating. Seeing Shen Mu walking over from the stairs, they quickly wiped their mouths with handkerchiefs, stood up, respectfully bowed and stroked their chests, and saluted Shen Mu.

"Well, continue eating," Shen Mu reached out to signal the two to sit down again, and then sat in his main seat.

The halfling chef next to him immediately brought up Shen Mu's breakfast.

A serving of fried gazelle meat with three eggs, plus fried onions, carrots, and coleslaw.

Served with colorful milk and vegetable soup.

Plus two slices of toasted white bread, that's Shen Mu's breakfast.

With food and drink, it's quite good.

Of course, Shen Mu didn't pay too much attention to this, because now he just finished these breakfasts in a few bites, picked up the milk and vegetable soup and drank it all.

To Alayen, who was waiting next to him, nodded and said: "Okay, let's set off next."

"Understood."

Alayen also nodded at this time, and reported: "300 Vaegir Archers and 100 mercenary crossbowmen are ready, and the 10 Holy Tree Knights and 100 Holy Tree Cavalry who are following this time are ready to set off at any time in the courtyard outside the door."

"Hmm," Shen Mu nodded, and then led Alayen out of the castle hall.

Just outside the door.

The ranged shooters and knights who had been prepared were indeed waiting there.

Shen Mu didn't say much.

He rode the warhorse that Alayen had personally led over, waved forward, and led them out of the Rhodok Castle area.

And passed through the city walls and gates of the town area, leading the team towards the east.

PS: Asking for monthly tickets, thank you everyone.