A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

"Indeed, it looks quite good, just like I imagined from my third-person perspective back then."

After the 10 Swadian Light Infantry escorted Liu Na and her 12 halflings into the seventh floor to primarily oversee the harvesting and storage of the wheat field, Shen Mu came out to inspect the apartment after its transformation by the magic orb.

The main changes were to the fifth and sixth floors.

The ten-meter-wide central corridor had become quite spacious, at least compared to the previous corridor, which was less than two meters wide. Walking through it felt much more comfortable, without that oppressive feeling.

"Lord Shen Mu, these are the invaders we killed, some Gnolls and spirit realm creatures called Kobolds."

A veteran thug from the Lake Rat Gang, walking ahead, explained.

Near the stairs in the corridor, a considerable number of spirit realm creatures' corpses lay scattered on the ground.

The ugly appearance and foul smell made Shen Mu stop several meters away, and he casually ordered:

"Pick up any usable weapons. As for the corpses, dispose of them all. Throw them outside the apartment, and the undead monsters will take care of them tonight."

"Understood." The veteran thugs of the Lake Rat Gang nodded, and then several of them separated to deal with the corpses.

Two people worked together, grabbing the corpses by the head and feet, dragging them and dripping blood, until they reached the stairwell window at the end of the corridor. With a flip, they threw the corpses down.

As a dull thud echoed, it signaled that the subsequent disposal work would be left to the night and the undead monsters.

When night fell, the undead monsters would naturally devour the flesh of these corpses.

If these corpses were lucky,

Perhaps the rules of the undead would enter their corpses, turning them into skeletons or zombies, becoming new undead monsters.

"Perhaps they'll even have a chance to seek revenge on me." Shen Mu looked at the bloodstains on the ground, a mocking smile appearing on his lips.

However, there was no genuine smile on Shen Mu's face.

Because he knew very well.

His troops had defeated the attacking bandits, but they had also allowed the enemy to escape. Therefore, they would definitely face retaliation from this gang of bandits—

Shen Mu also guessed that the bandits who attacked this time might be the thugs from the Diesel Company!

"Only the drivers from the Diesel Company dare to be so嚣张 in the Balihe Street area, robbing and killing at will."

Shen Mu snorted coldly.

Looking at the 10-meter-wide central corridor, he had a few more ideas: "Next, I need to have the Lake Rat Gang stationed near the stairs, and the Swadian infantry and cavalry need to be transferred to the castle hall, ready to be deployed at any time."

The modification of the fifth and sixth floors, including this wide central corridor, was actually deliberately done by Shen Mu.

The 10-meter width not only allowed for the deployment of a spear formation,

But also, in critical moments,

For example, when the enemy's attack was too swift, they could withdraw the spear formation and directly have the 10 Swadian Heavy Cavalry launch a charge from inside the castle, five men abreast, two rows of ten, raising their nearly four-meter-long cavalry spears to complete a devastating frontal charge.

At that time, not to mention these weak Gnolls or the short Kobolds, a single charge would probably wipe them all out!

After breaking the formation of these invading enemies,

Whether the Swadian infantry pushed forward with a spear formation, or the thugs of the Lake Rat Gang threw javelins and then launched a round of charge with axes,

They could inflict even greater damage on the enemy!

"Unfortunately, when those guys attacked earlier, my Swadian Heavy Cavalry were still on the seventh floor and couldn't come down. I don't even know what happened."

Shen Mu's eyes showed regret: "Otherwise, with just my 10 Swadian Heavy Cavalry, I could have directly crushed this group of invading spirit realm creatures, and wouldn't have let so many of them escape!"

If Shen Mu had known to move the Swadian Heavy Cavalry to the castle hall in advance,

The spoils of war would definitely have been greater!

But it was too late to regret it now.

At that time, Shen Mu really didn't expect that a battle would suddenly break out, and then his Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers spontaneously solved the problem and achieved victory.

"Let's take another look at the buildings on the sixth and seventh floors."

Shen Mu didn't think too much, raised his foot and returned to his castle main building, going up the spiral staircase of the tower.

The original location of the sixth floor had now become the lord's residence above the castle hall.

It still consisted of a bedroom, a storage room, a room with firing ports for archers to be stationed, and an additional balcony with designed crenellations, also for archers to be stationed and fire from.

"In the castle's second floor, plus the two towers next to it, there should be no problem stationing about 50 archers."

After visiting each part of the castle's second floor, Shen Mu already had ideas in his mind.

Especially the top floor of the castle's second floor, which had a flat terrace that overlooked the entire central corridor in front of the castle, providing an excellent view.

In the eyes of a superior, this was undoubtedly a good place for speeches or parades.

But Shen Mu's eyes lit up now.

"If I set up ballistae here, wouldn't it be the same as setting them up on the roof of the stronghold's main house? The ballistae's firing range would cover the entire 10-meter-wide central corridor, so if we encountered enemies, we could launch a direct attack with the ballistae right away!"

Moreover, this rooftop terrace had more than enough space to place two ballistae.

And it could also be used to station some archers!

"Yes, that's really good."

Shen Mu was quite satisfied with his idea.

After all, as long as this apartment building is used as a base, then no matter what, as long as the enemies come from the ground, the direction of attack can only be along the stairs and the central corridor. They will first suffer several rounds of long-range arrow damage.

Then… they will have to face the Swadian Kingdom's spear phalanx, second only to the Rhodok Kingdom.

“Perhaps there will also be heavy cavalry charges.”

Shen Mu chuckled.

Then he left the second floor of the castle and went to the main house of the stronghold along the spiral staircase of the tower.

At this time, 5 Swadian light infantrymen were standing guard at the staircase of the main house.

Another 5 Swadian light infantrymen were sitting on either side of the long table in the main house, waiting for their shift to stand guard.

“Lord Shen Mu.”

When they saw Shen Mu coming, they all stood up and saluted.

“Mm.” Shen Mu nodded, gestured for them to sit down again, and then looked at the wheat field outside the main house.

At this time, the walls on the seventh floor had been completely opened. The 1.5-meter passageway in the middle of the 2 mu of wheat field symbolized the former corridor, and the many load-bearing columns standing there represented the 40 apartment rooms that were once evenly distributed.

Of course, now, all that remains are these two wheat fields, each with a full 2 mu.

The lush wheat grew in the fertile soil, and the distinct grains of wheat gently drooped their heads. As the breeze blew through the window, a rustling sound came.

Moreover, in the passing breeze, a fragrance belonging to wheat was brought.

Shen Mu walked over.

He saw the halflings, with excited expressions and movements, running happily in the wheat field.

Even Liu Na took off the black robe and hood she had been wearing on her head. Barefoot, she stepped on the fertile soil and knelt beside the ridges of the wheat field, holding the densely growing wheat that was ready to be harvested in her hands. Her pale and delicate face was full of a sense of immersion and happiness.

“This is nature! This is nature!”

Halfling Elder Pello said excitedly beside her, “Miss Liu Na, feel this nature, and perhaps you can condense the Druid's Heart and become a truly respected level 3 Druid!”

“I have already felt it… In my mind, I feel a fondness for this nature.” Liu Na also muttered, her delicate face flushed with excitement.

“Thank you for your kind acceptance, Lord Shen Mu!”

At this time, these halflings also noticed Shen Mu's arrival, and one by one, they quickly stood up and bowed to Shen Mu.

Including Liu Na, who stood up in a hurry, her face flushed, and she lowered her head, not daring to look at others.

As well as Elder Pello, who was very excited beside her.

Now, they no longer had the helplessness they had when they were first under house arrest.

Instead, they were all excited and worshipful in their hearts.

Of course, there was still awe.

But when they looked at Shen Mu again, their eyes were shining, and each of them was extremely worshipful of Shen Mu, this young man who had obtained the Lord's Inheritance and become the Spirit Realm Lord!

“Mm.” Shen Mu nodded with a chuckle, “It seems you like these 2 mu of wheat field very much.”

“Of course!” Elder Pello said excitedly, “We halflings like the wheat fields and orchards of the manor, and we also like this peaceful life!”

“Then I will give you these things.” Shen Mu nodded again with a smile, “Moreover, whether it is the future orchard or the current wheat field, I will also need you to help with the harvesting and planting, to share some of the work of the commoners for me.”

“Of course, we will!” Elder Pello once again excitedly bowed and stroked his chest in salute, “It is our honor!”

“It is our honor!”

These halflings all bowed in salute, extremely excited, and their attitude towards Shen Mu also changed from initial lip service to a heartfelt willingness to follow!

“Very good.” Shen Mu nodded in satisfaction.

Now, he has shown his wheat trump card, and has obviously truly subdued these halflings.

This is very good.

“Hey, Miss Liu Na, show Lord Shen Mu your Druid's power.”

At this time, Elder Pello also reached out and pulled Liu Na, who was still standing beside him, restrained, her face flushed, and lowering her head, not daring to speak, “It's the kind of Druid power that can make plants grow better, the power of magic!”

“Ah?” Only then did Liu Na understand that this was to show her value.

So Liu Na slowly stretched out her small hand, and in the palm of her hand, a green ball of light was condensed.

‘Buzz!’

And a special wave instantly began to spread from Liu Na's body, and towards the surroundings, especially the 2 mu of wheat field.

Even the people present, whether it was Shen Mu or the halflings, or the 2 Swadian infantrymen following behind Shen Mu, all faintly sensed…

After this special wave permeated the wheat field, what it showed was a kind of joy and delight!

And at this time, in front of Shen Mu's eyes, the dialog box popped up again.

【Ding! You have received the blessing of the “Will of Nature (Fragment)”! Your body is healthier!

【Because you have received the blessing of the “Will of Nature (Fragment)”, your character template will be more aligned with the “Natural Direction” during the upgrade process.】

【A similar mysterious power from the world of Pendor (Fantasy MOD) is vaguely responding to you.】

【Please upgrade your character template in time.】