A Realistic Mount & Blade Game

【After last night's fierce battle, your soldiers won the victory.】

【After post-war evaluation, as a reward for your and your soldiers' valiant fighting, you have received—Bronze Treasure Chest × 1.】

【Your soldiers are allowed to upgrade!】

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【Ding! Congratulations! You have opened a Bronze Treasure Chest and obtained—War Crossbow × 1. (A standard war crossbow made in the armory, the bolts fired are enough to cause fatal damage to unarmored enemies within range, and even armored units need to be wary of it.)】

In the early morning, Shen Mu had just woken up when a new dialog box appeared before his eyes.

He opened the obtained Bronze Treasure Chest casually.

Glancing at the data stream surging from between his eyebrows, he materialized the war crossbow at the head of the bed. Shen Mu lay back down on the soft bed and stretched comfortably.

After only sleeping in the comfortable bed of a noble's mansion for two days, he didn't want to continue sleeping on the hard bed boards in the castle.

Even though the bed in the castle was also covered with animal skins, linen, and straw underneath, it was still more comfortable than he had imagined and not as unbearable.

But the castle bedroom was dark and cramped. Not to mention ventilation, there wasn't much sunlight either. Torches had to be lit, and the air was filled with a faint, choking smoke. The castle bedroom only considered safety and not livability.

How could it compare to this two-story building, a noble's mansion that felt like a small villa?

"Someone."

Shen Mu still propped himself up in bed.

And called out.

Then, the bedroom door made of high-quality wood was pushed open, and two Swadian Light Infantry soldiers serving as attendants entered from outside.

They put their hands on their chests, respectfully saluted, and asked, "Lord Shen Mu, what are your orders?"

"Send this war crossbow to Manid, and then find two bags of steel crossbow bolts from the warehouse for him. Consider it a weapon I'm giving him for self-defense."

Shen Mu waved his hand to give the order.

"Understood."

The Swadian Light Infantry soldier came to the head of the bed, picked up the war crossbow, bowed again, and left the bedroom.

He handed the war crossbow to the steward Manid, who was still stationed in the town's official residence, coordinating the arrangements.

Now is the calm before the storm.

And the storm will always come.

At that time, on the fierce battlefield, Manid, a business-minded general, does need a reliable weapon for self-defense.

The war crossbow that was randomly drawn now does solve Manid's embarrassing situation of having weak personal combat power.

Shen Mu doesn't need him to go to the front lines.

He only needs to follow Bunduk, or be assigned to a relatively safe tower, and just pull the trigger, using the war crossbow to shoot bolts at the place with the most people. That's enough.

It doesn't matter whether it produces results or not.

"Check upgradable soldiers."

At this time, Shen Mu communicated with the system in his mind.

The dialog box popped up again before his eyes.

【Swadian Light Infantry × 34, costs 100 Denars each, can be upgraded to '“Tier 4” Swadian Infantry (Heavy Spear Infantry)' or '“Tier 4” Swadian Heavy Cavalry (Heavy Spear Cavalry)'.】

【Rhodok Sharpshooter × 44, costs 100 Denars each, can be upgraded to '“Tier 4” Rhodok Veteran Sharpshooter (Ranged Heavy Crossbowman)'.】

【Vekian Recruit × 200, costs 30 Denars each, can be upgraded to '“Tier 2” Vekian Light Infantry (Lightly Armored Heavy Infantry)'.】

【Hint: If you upgrade the Vekian Recruit to Vekian Light Infantry, you can use the 'Special Item: Designated Troop Upgrade' to instantly upgrade the Tier 2 Vekian Light Infantry to '“Tier 3” Vekian Infantry (Heavily Armored Heavy Infantry)' or '“Tier 3” Vekian Skirmisher (Ranged Archer)' without any cost.】

The content in the dialog box was also about the Denars needed for this troop upgrade.

And the corresponding prompts.

"…"

Shen Mu's face, which was still a little sleepy at this time, showed some helplessness.

Lying back on the bed, Shen Mu glanced at the Denar amount in his personal savings on the system panel, and his expression became more complicated.

【Name: Shen Mu (Savings: 1033 Denars).】

Only 1033 Denars.

Upgrading the Swadian Light Infantry, just 34 people, costs 3400 Denars.

Upgrading the Rhodok Sharpshooters, 44 people, costs 4400 Denars.

And if you want to upgrade the lowest-tier Vekian Recruits, a mere 200 people, upgrading to Tier 2 Vekian Light Infantry, at a cost of 30 Denars per person, the overall cost would be a full 6000 Denars.

The sum of the three is 138000 Denars.

In the game, it would be enough to open the most expensive velvet factory and a leather workshop in any city in the Mount \u0026 Blade Warband world, earning at least 500-800 Denars per week!

"It's really uncomfortable to be broke."

Shen Mu's face became more and more complicated and helpless.

He really has no way to continue increasing his income in the short term.

The two caravans that were sent out will not return for at least half a month. During this time, there is no other source of income besides combat.

Moreover, for those two caravans, estimating the income, the caravan going to the Calradia continent to smuggle ironware will only earn 2000-3000 Denars per month.

If he's lucky enough to encounter the Swadian Kingdom and the Vekian Kingdom at war, blockading trade, perhaps the income can reach 4000-5000 Denars.

But converted into weekly income, it's only 500+ Denars.

Compared to the Denars spent on upgrading these 300 or so troops, it's a drop in the bucket.

As for the caravan going to the Mount \u0026 Blade Lord of the Rings world to trade demon corpses with the White Tower, the specific income is still unknown.

And part of the income also needs to be used to purchase magic scrolls, a key item for charging the Holy Light Torch Tower.

Therefore, the Denar income brought back each month cannot be too optimistic.

Calculated in this way, Shen Mu is now caught in a paradox of not having a stable Denar income.

Without money coming in, he can only postpone the soldiers' upgrade time.

Postponing the soldiers' upgrade time means that he cannot increase the quality of the troops and strengthen their combat power.

This in turn leads to Shen Mu, who is now facing threats, having to find ways to improve the quality of the troops and the combat power of the soldiers.

"Isn't this a joke?"

Shen Mu sighed.

This kind of circular paradox looks interesting, but it's really frustrating to be trapped in it.

It's easy to sustain the war with war now. As long as there is combat, you can gain combat experience.

But how can you get a lot of Denars just by fighting?

"Wait."

Just thinking of this, Shen Mu's expression froze slightly.

Combat?

Denars?

Shen Mu pondered slightly, combining his previous experience, he seemed to have thought of something.

According to the rules of the Mount \u0026 Blade system, after each battle ends, there will be an evaluation, and some post-war feedback will be given based on the difficulty of the battle.

Maybe it's a treasure chest.

"Denars can be opened in the treasure chest. I have already discovered this rule before."

Shen Mu sat up from the bed again, his eyes lit up slightly.

He thought of another rule.

"According to the positive feedback design of the player's gaming experience, when the system detects that the player is lacking something, it will take the initiative to make up for part of this lack in the rewards of the treasure chest or temporary tasks to enhance the player's sense of immersion and爽感."

Shen Mu pursed his lips.

Now, when he lacked Denars and food sources before, the Mount \u0026 Blade system gave him a lot of corresponding materials and Denars.

Accelerating the growth of Shen Mu and the troops he owned.

And now.

He is very short of Denars.

Then, as long as he goes to fight, obtains the treasure chest from the post-war evaluation, or completes the temporary task to obtain the reward, wouldn't there be a great possibility of opening up the urgently needed Denars?

Shen Mu pondered: "Should I lead a small number of troops out for a stroll?"

Shen Mu was referring to the west.

Turning his head, looking out through the second-floor window of this noble's mansion.

In the distance, the city skyline, like tombstones under the sunlight, seemed to be remembering the past prosperity of this technology-side world belonging to the Blue Star world, and standing there, bearing final witness.

However, anyone who truly ventured deep within would realize that this was entirely a deadly trap set by the rules of the undead, targeting those who dared to remember and commemorate the rules of Blue Star!

Where darkness loomed, grey mist swirled, and undead monsters roamed.

"However, for me, this seems like a good place to level up and farm combat evaluation rewards," Shen Mu said, raising an eyebrow slightly, intrigued.

Besides, this was his only chance to obtain denars!

"Perhaps I can also investigate the bustling area of Balili River Street... and the movements of the Diesel Company."

Shen Mu made a decision.

Just as he made his decision, within his mind, the Mount \u0026 Blade system seemed to perform a scanning action.

‘Buzz!’ An invisible fluctuation, originating from the power of the rules, began to appear.

Then, it was reflected on Shen Mu's retina, forming a dialog box.

[Ding! The system has detected an event, a temporary mission is released—Take the Initiative!]

[Mission Name: Take the Initiative.]

[Mission Brief: You have already offended the faction called the Diesel Company and have created great friction. Now, you plan to go to the area of ​​this hostile force to investigate the situation, which may yield some information.]

[Mission Requirements: Enter the 'Diesel Company (Orc Tribe) sphere of influence' and scout enemy units within the company.]

[Mission Reward: 1000 denars.]

"Sure enough, the reward of denars has arrived," Shen Mu said, a smile blooming on his face as he scanned the contents of the dialog box.

The system rules indeed gave him corresponding feedback according to the positive feedback game settings.

He was short of denars.

And now denars were delivered.

Although it was only 1000 denars, a drop in the bucket, not enough to upgrade the troops.

Not to mention the town and village buildings that required even more denars to construct.

"Then let's go," Shen Mu said, getting out of bed and starting to put on his armor again.

The Swadian light infantryman, hearing the movement at the door, immediately came over to help.

"In that case, let's upgrade all 1000 denars into 10 Swadian knights, which will increase the combat power of the cavalry unit."

Shen Mu communicated with the system in his mind.

The pleasant and crisp sound of metal coins colliding appeared.

In the dialog box in front of Shen Mu, the already small number of denars returned to a pitiful two digits.

However, Shen Mu was not anxious about this.

After all, with the consumption of these denars, the data stream emerging from his brow successfully transformed the 10 Swadian light infantrymen outside the castle.

From ordinary regulars, they were directly transformed into top-tier, tier-four heavy cavalry kings.

Swadian Knights!

"Have Fatis and all the cavalry units assemble at the west gate of the town."

Shen Mu put on his armor and ordered the Swadian light infantryman beside him to convey his order.

Soon, the cavalry had assembled.

Or rather, these cavalry units, on whom Shen Mu placed great hopes, as the general reserve team among his current troops, were always on standby.

Shen Mu left the noble residence, turned over and mounted his Sacred Tree Heavy Steed, taking the lead and galloping forward.

Fatis and the members of the Sacred Tree Knight Order, as well as 10 Swadian knights, and the Swadian knights, whose number had increased to 60, immediately followed.

The sound of horseshoes striking the ground roared as they passed through the drawbridge of the town's west gate.

They quickly charged onto the city's main road to the west.

The main road of Balili River Street was almost parallel to the Xiaolong River, several blocks away.

Not only was it an eight-lane two-way road, but the residential buildings, office buildings, commercial buildings, and shopping complexes on both sides were basically the most essential parts of Balili River Street.

However, at this time, Shen Mu led 20 knights and 110 cavalrymen to gallop past quickly.

Looking at the empty and silent buildings on both sides, his mood was slightly heavy.

"Be careful, everyone, stay alert," Shen Mu reminded.

"Understood!" Fatis and the knights and cavalry responded one after another, each raising their lances, glancing at the figures occasionally peeking out of the buildings around them, their faces also becoming much more serious.

Before, they had all heard Shen Mu say that the population of Balili River Street should be around twenty to thirty thousand.

However, about two-thirds were controlled by the Diesel Company, and they basically went to the Diesel Company's headquarters every day to pray, exchanging their spiritual power for some food, which was considered daily labor.

The remaining one-third were mostly on the Green Leaf Group's side, also praying and working to exchange for some meager food.

As for a very small portion, they were like Shen Mu before, lone wolves wandering around Balili River Street.

They relied entirely on finding supplies to survive, living a bumpy and precarious life.

It could be said that the figures appearing in the rooms on both sides of the main road now were some of these humans.

If they were related to the Diesel Company.

Then they would have lived near the headquarters of the Diesel Company, and some who had prayed there for many years and were familiar with the place would even live in the Orc Tribe of the Diesel Company at night, receiving the protection of the Diesel Company.

Of course, those who could live inside the high walls of the Orc Tribe were all loyal to the Diesel Company.

Usually, when the Diesel Company selected temporary workers, they would also select from within.

It was impossible to trust these Blue Star humans who lived outside for a long time and only went to the Diesel Company for short-term work from time to time.

"However, why are there so few Blue Star humans living near the main road?"

Shen Mu frowned slightly at this time.

By now, he had also discovered the Blue Star humans in those buildings and apartments.

Scattered, there seemed to be only a few households.

In the impression left by his predecessor, the closer they got to the three blocks occupied by the Diesel Company, the more Blue Star humans would live there.

In the end, because there were tens of thousands of people living there, they could even fill some residential buildings and apartments.

Every day was lively and bustling, just like the crowds before the undead rules came.

Although this so-called crowd, just like before, went to the Orc Tribe every morning to pray as if going to work, and then exchanged it for enough food to live for a day, got off work at five o'clock, left the huge city wall of the Orc Tribe, returned to their homes, lit a bonfire, and tremblingly avoided the undead monsters.

Then, the next day, they would go to the territory of the spirit world lord again, go to pray and work again, wait to receive food and get off work, still living a two-point life.

But it must be understood.

In this world that is already on the verge of apocalypse, where undead monsters roam, and people die anytime and anywhere, such a stable and safe life is already too much better.

Compared to other places, basically no humans can be seen, and there is no spirit world lord to go to for refuge.

At most, only four or five human families live in the same unit building or apartment building, huddled together for warmth, not knowing when danger will arise due to various things.

Such a life is really paradise.

Not everyone is like Shen Mu's predecessor, who likes to be a solitary lone wolf.

Including Liu Na.

Not everyone has social phobia and is lucky enough to have a group of demihumans willing to follow her, and even by chance, obtained the Druid's professional inheritance, has the ability to avoid undead monsters, and also protect themselves!

People like Shen Mu and Liu Na are, after all, a minority.

Thinking of this, Shen Mu also pursed his lips.

He really couldn't say much about his predecessor.

Although he was indeed cowardly and was bullied by the Diesel Company to the point of wanting to commit suicide.

But it was precisely because of this reason that he crossed over from the Earth of a parallel world and awakened the Mount \u0026 Blade system, which was considered a mistake that led to a good result, the intention was wrong, but it was executed well.

"Wait, thinking like this seems a bit unfair to my cowardly predecessor."

Shen Mu pursed his lips.

Anyway, he was himself from a parallel world, and he decided to save him some face.

And looked up at the front, behind a dry fountain with a huge wooden transport ship statue, vaguely, a piece of... desert area appeared!

"Huh?" Shen Mu tightened the reins in his hand at this time, slowly stopping the warhorse under his crotch from running.

Looking at the completely changed terrain behind the wooden transport ship statue in front, Shen Mu's face was extremely surprised:

"Wait? In my predecessor's memory, it seems that behind this statue, there should be a stretch of main road... before the desert area of the Orc tribe appears, right?"

What appears before Shen Mu now, beyond the dry fountain and several dozen meters away,

is the yellow sandy soil that has formed into patches, as well as the gravel mixed in it, and the sparse greenery, only desert shrubs with twisted growth and small broken leaves, appearing before his eyes.

As for the surrounding land, large areas are desert, interspersed with a dozen reinforced concrete buildings.

It looks like the ruins of a lost civilization, extremely abrupt in the desert!

And for the current Blue Star, such a description is not impossible.

However, Shen Mu didn't care about these.

Beside him, Fatis and the 20 knights frowned, looking at this area with tall buildings lining the edge, and a desert terrain of about several thousand acres in the middle, with a suddenly appearing mound and a rough city wall built with rammed earth on the outermost edge.

Shen Mu was very familiar with it.

Because he knew that was Diesel Company.

Or rather, the Orc tribe summoned and descended from the Spirit Realm!

It should be working hours now, and whether it's the surrounding buildings or the tribe in the desert, there isn't much activity.

But even from a distance, one can vaguely perceive figures of patrol teams walking on the rammed earth city wall.

Occasionally, the sound of horns can be heard.

Urgent and with a hint of tension.

"Is this... gathering troops?" Shen Mu frowned slightly when he heard the sound of horns.

From the memories left by his predecessor, he was no stranger to the unique horn sound of Diesel Company.

Every time Diesel Company wanted to send out a convoy of members, that is, a combat squad, they would blow the horn, open the city gate built with thick logs, and send those convoy members out.

At that time, those Diesel Company employees searching for Spirit Realm imprints would appear in these surrounding Blue Star buildings.

Fierce and malicious, they would beat and scold at the slightest disagreement, showing no mercy.

Plus the brutal pig-headed men.

If someone had a bad relationship with Diesel Company, or angered these Diesel Company employees, they would directly have those pig-headed men come over with flails, directly smashing the brains of those poor worms who dared to challenge Diesel Company's authority, which happened frequently.

"Lord Shen Mu, indeed many troops have appeared." At this time, Fatis, who was beside Shen Mu, reported.

"Yes." Shen Mu also saw it.

Within the rough rammed earth city wall and the equally rough log city gate, teams of pig-headed men, mainly in hundreds, were walking out quickly.

Then they stood in the desert near the city wall, lazily forming square formations.

However, they looked crooked and disorganized, exposing their poor organization and weak discipline.

Even after forming the ranks, they were still messy and without any real formation, revealing the poor level of organization and weaknesses in discipline.

"Could it be that they're attacking us?" Fatis's tone was somewhat complicated.

But combined with what Shen Mu had told him before, it seemed like they were really gathering troops to attack their newly built town, Dertherim.

And Shen Mu also confirmed this: "That's right, they are enemies coming to make trouble for us."

No explanation was needed, it was obvious.

Right now, Shen Mu had already seen the scale of the thousands of pig-headed men that had come out, as well as the various Spirit Realm creatures that were also appearing in the city wall, gathering messily, clearly in a pre-war mobilization meeting.

How could they deploy so many pig-headed men and so many Spirit Realm creature auxiliary troops?

What enemy did Diesel Company spend so much money on to deal with in the east...

It seemed that only he, who had severely挫败了(挫败了: Frustrated) Diesel Company's attack some time ago!

【Ding! You have completed the temporary task! You have received the task reward—1000 Denars.】

Just as Shen Mu's expression was complicated, and he reached out to signal the knights and cavalry who had come with him to start retreating backwards, so as not to expose themselves too early.

A dialogue box appeared before him, proving that he had come here and completed the temporary task!

But before Shen Mu could speak and let the cavalry he brought leave,

a new content appeared in the dialogue box again!

【Ding! The system has detected an event, and a temporary task is released—A Choice at a Critical Moment!】

【Task Name: A Choice at a Critical Moment.】

【Task Introduction: You have come to the sphere of influence of Diesel Company, and you have seen the enemy troops that are gathering to attack you. But at this moment, you discover that the other party does not seem to have discovered your arrival, so you have a special idea—attack directly, or go back to strengthen the city defenses.】

【Task Option ① Direct Attack: The strong never complain about the environment. Now, seeing those enemies with their backs to you, not prepared for any defense, you, who have the professional Holy Tree Knight tactical literacy of the Holy Tree Knights, plan to personally lead the troops and launch a surprise attack!】

【Task Stage Reward ①: During the attack, the troops led will feel your bravery and gain +30% morale.】

【Task Option ② Return to Town: The enemy has nearly 2000 people, and a rash charge will definitely result in heavy losses. Based on caution, you believe that returning to the town, strengthening the city defenses, and welcoming the upcoming siege is the wisest choice.】

【Task Stage Reward ①: Returning to the town, all of you have made sufficient preparations because you knew in advance that the enemy was about to attack, so +10% morale.】

【Task Reward: When you make a choice and complete it, you will receive—】

【① +1 skill upgrade point;】

【② 1000 Denars;】

【③ City Defense Silver Treasure Chest × 1.】

However, Shen Mu looked at the dialogue box in front of him and did not make a decision immediately. Instead, he frowned, his face somewhat solemn:

"A temporary task that requires making a choice?"

Shen Mu felt that things were not that simple.

It seemed that he only needed to make a simple choice to get the task reward.

Even if he didn't choose the first option, to launch a direct attack on the Diesel Company troops who were still giving pre-war speeches,

but instead chose the second option, to leave here immediately and return to the town.

Then not only would his life be guaranteed.

Returning to the town and telling the soldiers about the enemy's imminent arrival would give them a +10% morale boost.

Maintaining high morale and fighting spirit in the upcoming siege, and giving the attacking enemy a head-on blow.

He could also immediately receive the 3 types of real rewards after choosing the task!

+1 skill upgrade point, 1000 Denars, and the newly appeared, previously unprecedented, City Defense Silver Treasure Chest!

"..." No matter how Shen Mu looked at it, he felt that things would definitely not be that simple.

"Lord?" Beside him, Fatis seemed to have noticed Shen Mu's hesitation and choice, but the enemies who were still doing pre-war mobilization in the distance seemed to have reached the end.

They were about to dispatch the troops soon.

Fatis was a little anxious, so he asked, "Do we have any arrangements here?"

"Yes." It was Fatis's words that brought Shen Mu back to his senses.

"Please instruct." Fatis's expression became serious when he heard this, and the hand holding the lance tightened even more.

"Fatis, I need you to lead the Swadian Knights and heavy cavalry into the building next to us and hide, listen for my horn, and then launch a charge."

Shen Mu said slowly.

He looked at the increasingly chaotic and messy pig-headed formation in the distance, and a thought came to his mind.

"Understood." Fatis nodded, seeing the residential area with dense vegetation not far away.

It was just right to hide 10 Swadian Knights and 60 Swadian Heavy Cavalry.

Moreover, the concrete iron fence that should have been there in that residential area seemed to have disappeared due to the appearance of the desert terrain.

Therefore, they could rush out of the residential area at any time.

Fatis understood Shen Mu's idea.

"I'll leave it to you." Shen Mu reached out and patted Fatis's shoulder beside him, his tone solemn: "After the charge, listen for my horn and retreat immediately, do not get entangled in battle."

"I understand." Fatis nodded again, then led the 70 Swadian heavy cavalrymen to move towards the residential area.

Soon, they disappeared behind the dilapidated buildings of the residential area, hidden in the dense greenery.

Perhaps it was because there weren't many Blue Star humans.

None of the Blue Star humans in the surrounding residential areas noticed anything.

Perhaps most Blue Star humans were still at work, hoping not to work overtime.

However, even if a few humans had noticed Shen Mu and the cavalry's movements, they didn't report it due to the Diesel Company's usual arrogance, thinking it was better to avoid trouble.

Who would like a company with a bad reputation for beating and scolding people?

It was like this before the arrival of the undead rules.

After the arrival, even if they knew that the Diesel Company provided protection, the Blue Star humans, who had long been accustomed to being respected and had a technologically advanced humanitarian concern, still felt angry!

Now, these scattered Blue Star humans planned to give the Diesel Company a big loss with their choices!

At the same time, for Shen Mu, don't underestimate his mere 130 cavalrymen.

If used well.

In such open terrain, the terrifying lethality and surprise attack bonus would be fatal to those spirit realm pig-headed people with only light armor!

"Then choose to take the initiative to attack." Shen Mu made his choice.

However, when to take the initiative to attack.

When to complete the temporary mission stage selection.

Shen Mu had his own ideas!

Moreover, for a cavalry unit hiding and preparing to ambush at any time, the tactical arrangement of taking the initiative to attack was simply too normal.

"Everyone, follow me." Shen Mu glanced at the residential area in the northeast corner where Fatis was hiding.

Instead, he led the remaining 10 Holy Tree Knights and 50 Holy Tree Cavalrymen to hide inside the residential area in the southwest corner.

All riding on warhorses, they coldly watched through the gaps in the bushes and trees as the pig-headed people, who had finished their pre-war pep talk, began to set off one by one, forming a long snake-like marching formation and heading this way.

Whether it was Fatis in the northeast corner of the residential area or Shen Mu in the southwest corner.

At this time, a smile slowly appeared on the corners of their mouths.

The one-word long snake formation.

For the cavalry unit that had already been ambushed, it was really too perfect!

"As expected, those Diesel Company guys didn't take me seriously at all."

Shen Mu narrowed his eyes slightly and snorted coldly.

If they really took him seriously, they would definitely arrange a separate unit to come over, scout in advance, and march in separate sections.

Then, they would regroup in his territory and form a large siege formation.

This was the arrangement that a real army should make.

Instead of forming a sloppy, long snake and slowly walking towards his direction, without any intention of reconnaissance or defense during the march!

"Arrogance is the greatest original sin." Shen Mu tightly gripped the lance in his right hand, while his left hand took off the encouraging horn hanging from his lower back and held it in his hand.

At this time, in the relatively wide desert terrain in front of him, the pig-headed people finally arrived.

Led by the official employees of each convoy.

Snorting and groaning sounds continued.

In addition, the surrounding spirit realm creatures, whether earth goblins, bear goblins, goblins, or gnolls, etc., were all common desert humanoid races of bandits.

Marching all the way, it was like a vegetable market full of aunties, with a noisy and chaotic sound.

Moreover, judging from the sound, there was not much fear or thought at all.

It was like going on an outing.

Not going to besiege a city!

"Lord, they're here." The Holy Tree Knights slowly spoke beside Shen Mu.

At this time, they saw the vanguard of the pig-headed people and other spirit realm creatures had arrived at the dry fountain, crossed the wooden transport ship sculpture, symbolizing the former Balihe Street, which used to be a busy waterway due to its location on the Xiaolong River transportation route, but was now gone.

Then they continued forward and began to advance on the main road of Balihe Street.

That is, they were hiding in the residential area.

Thanks to the cover of bushes and woods, the pig-headed people and other spirit realm creatures had not discovered them.

"Keep quiet." Shen Mu raised his hand at this time, signaling everyone to be quiet.

He was also watching the pig-headed people and those spirit realm creatures on the main road.

His heart was calm.

Even though he knew that a bloody battle was about to take place, he still calmed down extremely calmly.

His mind was racing.

Shen Mu did not panic or fear at all, but looked at the enemies walking on the main road one by one, his heart was beating violently, making his emotions excited.

Because the battle was about to happen, he became excited and began to become狂热!

Shen Mu also yearned for battle!

Especially under the incentive of the relatively generous reward of the temporary mission, he gently raised the lance in his hand.

This made the eyes of the 10 Holy Tree Knights and 50 Holy Tree Cavalrymen beside Shen Mu instantly look at the raised lance, and their faces became cold, and they were also ready for battle.

"The best way to attack a one-word long snake formation is to directly cut it in half!"

In Shen Mu's mind, the tactical education from the Holy Tree Knights naturally emerged with his memories at this time.

Shen Mu, who had the Holy Tree Knight template, also inherited various false experiences from the Ride and Slash system design.

It's just combined in reality.

This so-called false experience also represents textbook-level experience!

As long as it is used well…

That is a textbook-level attack!

"Holy Tree Knights! All members! Follow me!"

Shen Mu immediately lightly tapped the horse's belly with his legs, causing the Holy Tree Heavy Steed, which was also waiting for orders, to quickly step forward, rush out of the cover of bushes and trees, and come to the desert outside the residential area.

And he communicated with the system in his mind and directly released his only active offensive skill:

"Release! Swarm Harassment!"

'Buzz!'

The emerald green light was wrapped in white data streams, and the energy fluctuations rushed forward.

Then, in the ranks of the pig-headed people and spirit realm creatures, who were in groups, full of complaints or rejoicing, it exploded suddenly.

'Buzz buzz buzz!'

Then, hundreds of basketball-sized mutated spirit realm killer bees were transformed into it.

Vibrating their wings, buzzing, raising the tail stings that were as long as daggers, staring at their scarlet eyes, they immediately rushed towards those spirit realm creatures and launched an attack!

Suddenly, the pig-headed people were all terrified, waving the flail hammers in their hands, and dodging the killer bees' attacks around them.

Suddenly, the already chaotic long snake marching formation became even more scattered.

As a result, most of the pig-headed people in the middle position did not notice the cavalry rushing out of the woods and launching a charge at them!

Only when the distance was close, and the obvious vibration feeling came from under their feet.

Only when they were dodging the harassment of the spirit realm killer bees did they barely see the silver-armored Terran cavalrymen who had entered the charge state, rushing towards them.

And the sharp lances that had been raised in front of the horse's head and clamped under their armpits!

"Ooh—"

And, when the leading Terran cavalryman spurred his horse and galloped, the long horn sound that appeared from the edge of his mouth when he blew hard from his left hand!