A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

In this day and age, it is extremely dangerous to not light a bonfire after dark, or if there's no source of fire nearby!

"Someone!"

Shen Mu knew the urgency of the situation at this moment, but he wasn't anxious. Instead, he calmly issued his command: "Convey my orders, demanding everyone…"

But as he spoke, Shen Mu seemed to think of something, and his tone paused slightly.

Then, amidst the astonished gazes of the gathered, lightly wounded or uninjured Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers, a smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

It seemed that according to the previous Mount \u0026 Blade rules,

there wasn't much to worry about.

Shen Mu glanced at the wounded still lying in the corner, then waved his hand and said, "It's alright, you go and take care of the wounded, gather them all together."

"… Yes." The soldiers responded hesitantly, but still chose to obey Shen Mu's arrangement.

Then they continued to care for the wounded.

Especially those who were seriously injured, unable to move, with severe fractures or excessive blood loss, clearly entering a coma. One by one, they silently gathered them together to take care of them.

Saying it was care, in reality, it was just putting them together and watching their fate.

And these wounded were all aware of this.

After all, in the original Mount \u0026 Blade Warband or Bannerlord world, even if there were doctors, most of them were just deceptive, elementary doctors who simply bandaged bleeding wounds.

Being able to pull out arrowheads, clean wounds, and know the medicinal effects of certain herbs to relieve fever and inflammation,

was already considered a top doctor!

So now, these wounded were either in a coma or gritting their teeth and holding on.

Trying not to make painful groans to affect their comrades, lest it lower morale.

Moreover, nearby,

Lord Shen Mu was still there.

These brave Swadian infantrymen, who had been tempered in battle after battle, fourth-tier elite infantry, were all brave men.

They all had a sense of honor they held dear.

Shen Mu knew this, and the smile on his lips didn't disappear, but instead grew even wider.

"Then, I must treat these brave soldiers who have fought so hard."

Shen Mu communicated with the system.

A dialogue box appeared.

[Ding! You currently have the item 'Skill Upgrade' × 1. Effect: Completes one upgrade to an already learned skill.]

[Hint: The skill you currently have is 'Group Heal (Level 3)', which can be upgraded.]

"Confirm upgrade." Shen Mu immediately made a decision.

'Buzz!'

The power from the Mount \u0026 Blade rules descended again.

But this time, the power of the Mount \u0026 Blade rules didn't spread throughout his body.

Instead, a green light emerged, echoing his beating heart, injecting streams of power from the Mount \u0026 Blade rules into it.

Then a new change occurred!

[Ding! Your skill 'Group Heal (Nature Spell)' has reached Level 4.]

[Group Heal (Level 4 Nature Spell): Can cast Group Heal 3 times a day within a 30 meter * 30 meter range without consumption. This spell can restore 50% of consumed stamina and spirit, and effectively treat injuries and gradually heal and restore health.]

The content in the dialogue box finally settled.

"Isn't that perfect?"

Shen Mu chuckled.

The "Skill Upgrade" item was also one of the rewards obtained after eliminating the invading enemies.

Before unfolding the village template, when he absorbed that Spirit Realm imprint that should have been a skill type, turning his single-target skill Heal into the group skill Group Heal, he thought of this usage.

Now it seemed that it was indeed as he thought.

This was also why Shen Mu dared to show weakness in front of the castle gate in the apartment before.

Having the Mount \u0026 Blade system as a backing was one reason.

And Heal, even if it was a Level 2 single-target, low-level nature spell, could also treat injuries.

Although it couldn't bring the dead back to life, effectively restoring injuries until healed was also good.

Like now.

"Use Group Heal!"

Shen Mu stretched out his hand and communicated with the system.

'Buzz!'

Mysterious power descended.

The rules from Mount \u0026 Blade directly spread out from Shen Mu's palm, communicating with that tiny green light spot bound by the Mount \u0026 Blade rules in his heart, the so-called "Fragment of Nature's Will."

But in an instant, it transformed into a Level 4 nature spell from the Spirit Realm.

Group Heal!

'Swish!'

Countless green light spots mixed with subtle white data streams, just covering the corner of the castle, those seriously wounded who had already been transferred over.

A cool and healing aura floated in the countless green light spots.

Falling on those who had fractures or internal bleeding.

Even major wounds.

A miracle-like recovery and healing occurred at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The green light spots were responsible for healing.

And the white data stream of the Mount \u0026 Blade system was like a gentle neutralizer, also effectively accelerating the healing of these Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers' injuries.

The two cooperated with each other, like close and seamless comrades, both efficient and professional.

After only a short while, the magic of Group Heal gradually dissipated.

These Swadian infantrymen, who were originally lying on the ground, not even daring to take off their armor due to their severe injuries, fearing that it would worsen their condition, had all regained consciousness.

One by one, they even struggled to get up, looking at Shen Mu with gratitude and relief.

Then they respectfully saluted:

"Thank you! Lord Shen Mu!"

These seriously wounded Swadian infantrymen directly became lightly wounded.

And those lightly wounded were completely healed.

Even the exhaustion after the fierce battle, the mental weakness, had now recovered a lot, becoming physically energetic again, and mentally returning to an excited state.

How could this miracle-like spell not make them even more respectful to Shen Mu?

"Well, continue to recuperate."

Shen Mu's lips curled up slightly.

He communicated with the system again, and another round of Group Heal was used.

'Buzz!'

Green light spots mixed with white light spots descended again in the entire castle hall.

The 30 meter × 30 meter coverage area.

Just allowed those Swadian infantrymen who had already recovered a lot and were moving their bodies to completely make up for all the injuries and fatigue.

In the surprised gazes of one after another, they returned to their previous brave fighting state.

Now, these Swadian infantrymen dared to say.

If there was another battle.

Then they could now pick up their weapons, follow Lord Shen Mu, this legendary figure, and continue to fight!

Because they had recovered all their combat power!

"Perfect."

Seeing this scene, Shen Mu smiled.

This was the effect he wanted.

"10 Swadian infantrymen, 10 senior Lake Rat gang thugs, follow me."

Shen Mu turned his head to look outside the castle at this time.

It was pitch black at this time.

But the darkness outside the door wasn't the complete, seemingly eternally fallen darkness that Shen Mu had learned from his predecessor.

But a normal night, without moonlight and stars, but still with subtle colors.

There was no gray weapon permeating.

Nor were there those terrifying undead monsters!

"Lord! We have all assembled!"

Following Shen Mu's voice, 10 Swadian infantrymen and 10 senior Lake Rat gang thugs immediately stepped forward and reported to Shen Mu.

"Mm." Shen Mu nodded, and at the same time calmly made arrangements: "I need each of you to light a torch and follow me out of the castle to inspect the village and the city walls."

"Yes, Lord Shen Mu." These summoned Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers immediately went to find torches.

And the torches were readily available in the castle hall.

And after finding them, members of the Lake Rat gang immediately used the flints they carried to skillfully strike sparks, lighting the torches wrapped in scarves and other flammable materials.

Obvious flames and light appeared in the hands of these Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers.

"Let's go." Shen Mu nodded, then turned around with satisfaction, leading the team towards the outside of the castle's main building.

He needed to visit his village.

At the same time.

He also had to welcome those who were coming to him, 100 Swadian commoners, 30 bandits, 20 hired crossbowmen.

And…

His first hero NPC.

In Mount \u0026 Blade Warband, the famous merciful companion, the protector of the people who was proficient in the use of crossbow weapons, Bunduk!