A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

【 You have received 5000 Denars. 】

【 You have received 'Silver Grade' Lottery × 5. 】

【 Ding! After your and your subordinates' valiant battle, you have achieved a resounding victory. 】

【 Due to the evaluation after the battle, you have received a 'Silver Grade' Treasure Chest × 1. 】

【 You have soldiers available for upgrade. 】

One after another, dialogue boxes appeared before Shen Mu's eyes again.

This meant that within the entire underground garage, on both levels, the undead monsters that had originally occupied this place had been swept away by these Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers.

Completely eliminating over 90% of their numbers.

Otherwise, the Mount \u0026 Blade system would not have determined that Shen Mu had completed the objective after its assessment.

After all, the Mount \u0026 Blade system's capabilities are at a super-high level of the rules!

While Shen Mu was pondering, Bandak, who had led the soldiers to thoroughly clear the second level of the underground garage and confirmed that no enemies remained, returned to report:

“Lord Shen Mu, the enemies within the underground garage have been confirmed to be completely eliminated.”

“Yes, well done.” Shen Mu nodded in praise.

Then, looking at the Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers who were gradually gathering back and reforming their ranks, he instructed Bandak: “Separate the wounded soldiers into their own formation, preferably within a 30-meter radius.”

“Within a 30-meter radius? I understand.” Although Bandak was puzzled, he still relayed the order.

Thus, many Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers with minor or slight injuries all completed their separate formation.

As for the other soldiers, they simply stood by, watching curiously.

Only some soldiers, having experienced the previous events, revealed expressions of pleasant surprise and excitedly said to their surrounding companions: “Pay attention, next is Lord Shen Mu's display of divine magic, comparable to a deity!”

This immediately attracted even more curious and puzzled gazes from the newly joined soldiers around them.

Including Bandak.

At this time, he was also somewhat confused by what the soldiers were saying about deity-like divine magic.

However, soon, they also witnessed this miracle-like divine magic.

“Group Healing!”

Shen Mu reached out his hand.

‘Buzz!’

The power belonging to the fragment of the will of nature within his chest was instantly activated.

Even a hint of green light appeared in Shen Mu's eyes.

‘Whoosh—’

Then, this green light materialized in Shen Mu's palm.

Carrying countless fragments of data streams.

It just so happened to descend upon those within the 30-meter radius or so, who had either been unable to dodge and were stabbed by the numerous skeleton spearmen, or had been slashed by the skeleton warriors' scimitars, or were unlucky enough to be hit by the skeleton archers' arrows.

In short, it was a group of unlucky fellows with minor or slight injuries gathered together.

‘Buzz—’

As if countless green light rain were being sprinkled, it fell upon these wounded soldiers.

As the light entered, their original stamina depleted on the battlefield, their currently listless spirits, and the wounds that were still bleeding, staining their clothes or armor red, were all rapidly recovering and healing!

Minor injuries turned into slight injuries.

Slight injuries healed directly.

‘Buzz!’

Moreover, as the data stream wrapped in countless green light points began to shuttle through the bodies of these Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers.

The pale complexion caused by blood loss from the wounds improved greatly.

Those soldiers who were originally gritting their teeth and forcibly enduring the pain of their wounds.

At this time, they were truly stunned and, with surprise and fervor, raised their heads, looking at Shen Mu, this legendary figure, who was once again extending his hand, his eyes shining with green light, releasing divine magic to heal them once more.

The attitude of reverence in their minds became even more fervent and sincere!

They were all living people.

Even if they came from the Mount \u0026 Blade world and were NPC soldiers in the game on Earth.

But after coming to this Blue Star and being fused by special rules, they were now a group of people with flesh and blood, with various emotions, knowing what was right and wrong, and what was approved!

“Alright, Bandak.” Shen Mu looked at the Mount \u0026 Blade soldiers in front of him, who were all standing up and looking at him with fervent gazes.

A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Shen Mu knew that these soldiers, who had been instilled with absolute loyalty by the Mount \u0026 Blade rules, now had an even higher degree of loyalty to him.

So, he nodded with satisfaction and said to Bandak, who was still in shock: “Lead the team back to rest.”

“Ah… Okay, Lord Shen Mu.” Bandak subconsciously responded, but instantly reacted, his gaze towards Shen Mu already different, also with a kind of fervor and surprise, his tone even trembling slightly: “I will properly arrange for these soldiers to return.”

“Yes, I'll leave this place to you.” Shen Mu nodded, then took the lead and turned towards the garage exit.

Shen Mu had other things to do.

For example, he needed to take advantage of the resolution of the undead monsters in the underground garage as soon as possible to deploy the Crescent Spring from the oasis, and also needed to see what rewards he could get from the lottery and treasure chests.

He was really busy.

“You, follow.” Just as Shen Mu turned around, Bandak waved his hand, indicating to the 32 Swadian sergeants: “Protect Lord Shen Mu.”

“We know.” These Swadian sergeants, disregarding their physical fatigue, immediately raised the spears in their hands, quickly took two steps, came behind Shen Mu, straightened their backs, and followed behind as bodyguards.

With their pride as fifth-tier troops, now, only they, the Swadian sergeants, could serve as guards and bodyguards beside Shen Mu, this legendary figure!

Even those fourth-tier peak Lake Rat Gang Destroyers did not have that qualification.

Of course, Shen Mu did not know what these Swadian sergeants were thinking in their hearts.

Just walking out of the entrance of the underground garage.

The sky outside had also gradually darkened.

“It's getting dark.” Shen Mu estimated the time, glanced at the towering concrete wall, 10 meters high and 5 meters wide, where patrols could be carried out, and the expression in his eyes gradually became serious.

Regarding the suggestion made to him by Zhang Song, from the Green Leaf Group, who had 10 wood elf followers by his side.

Shen Mu had not forgotten.

This kind of city wall was vulnerable in the face of the rules of the undead, only the rules of Blue Star.

He remembered that when he was still in the apartment, those undead monsters could easily smash the hard anti-theft door and even make the solid concrete wall panels crack.

All of this showed that the native rules of this Blue Star were so weak as to be almost ridiculously laughable.

“Fortunately, even if I can't find the spiritual realm imprint, there are buildings in the Mount \u0026 Blade rules that can be summoned.”

Shen Mu shook his head, not thinking too much.

After all, in the Mount \u0026 Blade building options, villages can build walls, and towns can build city walls.

If it was a castle, there would be not only city walls, but also various towers and main buildings.

Enough to help Shen Mu build his territory into a fortress full of thorns, dangerous enough for the enemy, and so solid that they would be helpless!

After all, the buildings in the Mount \u0026 Blade series of games were originally simulated according to the peak period of Western medieval castles on Earth.

And after the superposition of various MODs and DLCs, they were brought to this world by the Mount \u0026 Blade system.

Just look at the castle main building that Shen Mu obtained.

Within that already shattered fantastical crystal wall system, the most important building in the human castle.

A comparison makes it clear.

There are simply too many castle main buildings like those in the Mount \u0026 Blade world!

"Open the city gate!" The Lake Rat Gang saboteur in charge of guarding the city gate saw Shen Mu's arrival.

He hurriedly shouted and personally helped the villagers around him piece together the city gate, made from several wooden doors from houses.

Welcoming Shen Mu in.

"What a fragrant smell." Shen Mu had just passed through the city gate and arrived inside the village.

A fragrant aroma rushed towards him.

Shen Mu looked around.

Inside the village, smoke curled upwards from the chimneys of the 30 Swadian longhouses.

A gentle breeze carried the scent of wheat, meat, and cooked rice, making his stomach rumble.

The villagers who remained were cooking dinner in the kitchens of the Swadian longhouses.

There was thick wheat porridge, sliced and baked black bread, and boiled cabbage and pumpkin.

Of course, having experienced such intense battles these past two days, cured meat and sausages, rich in nutrients and fat, were also essential.

They were all diligently chopped up by the villagers with kitchen knives, considered a treat for the soldiers.

Furthermore, in the corners of these Swadian longhouse kitchens, there were many seasonings, such as canned goods, pickles, and sauces, scavenged from Blue Star.

Although they might not have a 'soul' and could cause degeneration and malnutrition for those from the Mount \u0026 Blade world if consumed long-term.

They were still quite good for flavoring.

"Using these food ingredients produced in the Mount \u0026 Blade world as the main food source, and then adding things from Blue Star as flavoring, perfectly solves the shortcomings of the monotonous taste of food from the Mount \u0026 Blade world and the lack of soul in Blue Star food, which prevents it from fully replenishing nutrients."

Shen Mu's lips curled slightly.

There are always more solutions than problems, as long as you're willing to use your brain.

"And the water source problem has also been solved now." Shen Mu returned to the main hall of the castle.

He sat down on his lord's chair.

Before he could take off his heavy Holy Tree Cavalry armor, Shen Mu immediately returned to the third-person perspective.

This was a special perspective that appeared when preparing to develop the natural building 'Crescent Spring from the Oasis'.

Having developed many buildings before, Shen Mu could be said to be very familiar with it.

"As expected, it's already turned green, indicating it can be developed."

Shen Mu looked at the 30-meter-long, 10-meter-wide crescent-shaped spring, which had changed from the red outline of the first development to green, and his lips curled slightly.

With a slight thought.

As Shen Mu communicated with the system.

The Crescent Spring from the Oasis directly arrived at the southernmost side of the 30 Swadian longhouses.

Which was the northern side of the wheat field.

Exactly in the middle of both.

Just leaving a vacant area of nearly 50 meters long and 20 meters wide.

"Confirm development!" Shen Mu confirmed.

'Buzz!'

Immediately, a surge of data streams rushed out from his brow.

Passing through the gate of the castle hall, it turned into a graceful arc.

Then, it landed in the open space between the Swadian longhouses and the wheat field.

'Splash! Splash!'

Accompanied by the sound of splashing water, the ground began to sink, and a dark spring eye began to gurgle out clear spring water at the bottom of a stone.

Furthermore, small pebbles and a thin layer of yellow sand appeared at the bottom of the sunken ground.

In addition, flagstones were laid around, and date palm trees, evenly distributed around the pond, began to rise from the ground, lush and full of bunches of dates.

The final result was reflected in Shen Mu's eyes.

[Ding! Your natural building 'Crescent Spring from the Oasis' has been fully developed!]

"With this, my village will no longer lack a water source in the future." Shen Mu returned to the first-person perspective.

A faint smile appeared on his lips.

He was very satisfied.

The appearance of the Crescent Spring solved a problem that, for him at the moment, was even bigger than the threat of the diesel company.

After all, if an enemy led troops and knew that there were not many soldiers in Shen Mu's village.

Choosing to besiege without attacking, cutting off his water source.

Then, for Shen Mu, his troops, and the villagers of the entire village.

That would really be deadly.

"It's good that it's solved now."

Shen Mu closed his eyes again and immersed his thoughts in the new rewards in his mind.

Five silver-level draws.

One silver-level treasure chest.

"It's all the same thing." Shen Mu pursed his lips, it was clear that what he obtained were all silver-level props.

But what they were, he was really looking forward to.

"Then draw all, open the treasure chest!"

Shen Mu communicated with the system with his thoughts.

'Buzz!'

Then the power belonging to the Mount \u0026 Blade system reappeared in his mind.

At the same time, colorful lights began to bloom one after another.

[Ding! Congratulations! You have drawn the following rewards—]

[① You have obtained 'Bandit Gathering Place (Special Recruitment Building)' × 1.]

[② You have obtained 'Windmill (Living Building)' × 1.]

[③ You have obtained 'Bakery (Living Building)' × 5.]

[④ You have obtained 'A group of deserters from the Kingdom of Vaegirs (Soldiers)' × 30.]

[⑤ You have obtained 'Light Ballista (Weapon)' × 4.]

[Ding! Congratulations! You have opened the silver-level treasure chest and obtained—'Lactating Cow (Livestock Asset)' × 10.]

Including the contents on the dialogue box, which appeared on Shen Mu's retina after the light flashed and the exquisite treasure chest made of silver slowly opened.

"A special recruitment building, two living buildings."

Shen Mu looked at the content above, raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a hint of surprise: "Also deserters from the Kingdom of Vaegirs, and 4 light ballistae, plus 10 lactating cows! ?"

The rewards he got were indeed rich!

Especially the first special recruitment building.

[Bandit Gathering Place (Special Recruitment Building)]

[Building Introduction: Bandit groups will gather regularly to discuss valuable targets discovered during this period to discuss whether to attack. Of course, during this time, bandit groups are also willing to accept employment.]

[Building Effect: ① Opens a black market once a week; ② Can recruit 10 bandits per week.]

[Requirements: The 'Stronghold/Village/Town' where it is developed needs the prerequisite building 'Bandit Contact Point'.]

Shen Mu looked at the secondary page of this special recruitment building that unfolded before him.

The smile on the corner of his mouth did not disappear.

"Recruit 10 bandits every week."

Shen Mu leaned back on the hard back of the lord's chair and couldn't help but chuckle:

"Coupled with my Lake Rat Gang training camp, doesn't this mean that I can get 10 Lake Rat Gang recruits every week? This type of light throwing infantry with high attack and low defense, shields, armor-piercing small bladed axes, and the ability to throw fish darts can be called an ace if used well, right?"