The Appearance of Abyssal Demons

"As long as we're careful and have these 10 Swadian Recruits only kill Undead Monsters near the corridors close to the Stronghold Main House, there won't be any problems."

Shen Mu still made a detailed consideration.

Although this would cause these Swadian Recruits to level up a bit slower, it was clearly safer.

The Necromantic Rules were extremely bizarre, and the danger level at night was definitely not just the few Undead Monsters seen before.

The residual memories of his predecessor in Shen Mu's mind told him this.

If the number of Undead Monsters killed in a small area reached a certain peak, it would trigger a special reaction from the Necromantic Rules.

More, stronger, and more terrifying Undead Monsters would descend.

There were even Undead Monsters that could use energy, like Spellcasters, which were extremely terrifying!

"Being careful is always the right way," Shen Mu pursed his lips.

Thus, two days flashed by.

At this time, the setting sun was in the west.

The dim yellow sunlight struggled again on the western horizon, as if lingering on its last breath, releasing its final bit of power.

That was the Blue Star's original rules, the last bit of attachment and protection for the native Blue Star.

Darkness was coming.

In less than half an hour, Blue Star would be occupied by the darkness simulated by the Necromantic Rules, and endless Undead Monsters would appear in this world.

Many Blue Star people still remaining in this world had already lit Bonfires at this time and were preparing to hide.

However, in an Apartment complex on the outskirts of Longcheng.

The aroma of Wheat Porridge was spreading.

In Shen Mu's Stronghold Main House, the Bonfire in the fireplace burned brightly, and plumes of choking smoke were being discharged from the chimney.

Five Swadian Footmen, who had been temporarily assigned as cooks, were busy preparing dinner.

The Stronghold Main House had ready-made cooking tools, and they were all large long-handled spoons, large iron pots, large wooden plates, and many wooden bowls.

After all, this Stronghold Main House was originally a tower that had been converted.

And buildings like towers were often core structures within castles or fortresses, considered part of a section of the city wall.

So it was quite normal to have these cooking tools.

Leaning by the Bonfire, the huge iron pot absorbed the heat from the fireplace, causing the already thick Wheat Porridge to bubble.

The Swadian Footmen threw in chopped vegetables, dried mushrooms and dried earthworms brought by the Halflings, and various rice and flour found on Blue Star, and began to cook them all together, including several canned braised beef or pork, making the taste of this pot of Wheat Porridge quite wonderful.

On the grill next to the fireplace, slices of Bread that had been cut with a saw were also placed on it and baked until they had a crispy crust, making the texture even more crunchy.

And in several small iron cans next to it, various white sugar or rock sugar syrups dissolved in water were being boiled.

These syrups were sauces to be spread on the Bread later.

Of course, there were also various things like peanut butter, sesame paste, and date paste inside, all to make the taste better.

After all, tonight was an extremely important battle.

Shen Mu attached great importance to it.

So these meals were also prepared with all their might, reaching the best state currently achievable.

These soldiers actually sensed the heavy atmosphere pervading the Stronghold Main House, so when they ate, there was no whispering or murmuring, and they were all eating quickly.

They didn't eat too much.

In the extremely intense battle that was about to follow, if they ate too much, they might vomit due to nervousness and exertion during the fight, which could be fatal.

25 third-tier Swadian Footmen, 10 second-tier Mercenary Sentinels, and 10 second-tier Lake Rats Recruits were all veterans who had been on the battlefield.

Of course, they understood these very simple principles.

After finishing dinner.

These 45 fully armed soldiers, who were already prepared for battle, all sat in their respective positions in the Stronghold Main House and rested.

Shen Mu sat on the long-backed wooden chair at the head of the long table, placing the Germanic Sword and Fan Shield in his hand on the table.

While waiting, he also nodded inwardly.

"Fortunately, last night, at the last moment, I managed to train all 10 of those Swadian Militia and upgrade them into Swadian Footmen."

Inside the Stronghold Main House were the 25 Swadian Footmen, in teams of five, sitting there in silence, their Chainmail gleaming with cold light in the dim illumination, looking extremely capable.

These were the absolute main force for tonight's fierce battle.

When facing unknown Demon Troops of unknown numbers, types, and strength, who were only known to definitely launch an attack.

Shen Mu needed these shield-and-spear-wielding Swadian Footmen to form a tight defensive line and block the enemy's attack in the corridor.

"Then, there are the Ballistas set up on the top floor, and the Light Crossbows of these Mercenary Sentinels, to provide killing output."

Shen Mu sighed heavily.

The unknown is what is most terrifying.

As night approached, even his heart grew heavier and more serious.

The past two days, when Shen Mu was leveling up with the 10 Swadian Recruits.

On the first night, when they were upgraded to Swadian Militia, Shen Mu noticed that the sulfurous smell filling the corridor was intensifying.

And it was even stronger near the corridor by Room 7040.

By last night.

That strong stench had spread to this corridor as well.

So much so that now.

Buzz! Outside the window, as the last bit of sunset disappeared, Blue Star was instantly enveloped in a darkness so thick you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

As complete darkness and evil began to descend.

The smell of sulfur, fishy stench, putrid odor, and other mixed smells, like a gust of wind, howled and rushed from the corridor!

Even Shen Mu, who was still in the Stronghold Main House, and the soldiers, instinctively covered their noses.

Even the smell of wheat porridge that had been lingering in the room was blown away.

Only that stench remained!

"Attention, all!" Shen Mu stood up. The Swadian Footmen who were still sitting and resting in the corner also stood up as Shen Mu did, their movements sharp, making their chainmail clatter.

Shen Mu's gaze was extremely serious. Looking at these soldiers whose faces showed little fear, he said in a deep voice, "Prepare for battle!"

"For Swadia! To battle!" The Swadian Footmen responded in unison, their eyes firm, their voices without the slightest tremor.

On the contrary.

Facing Shen Mu's serious demeanor, these Footmen, who were already eager to achieve merit and make a name for themselves in this chaotic world, became even more eager to fight!

Or rather, they had the courage to face the coming battle!

Bang!

Just then, a huge sound instantly came from outside the Stronghold.

If someone were to come outside Room 7040 on the seventh floor at this moment, they would be horrified to find that something had actually smashed through the security door made of sheet metal.

As waves of even more pungent stench emerged from inside.

Then, one after another, Imps with sturdier physiques, more refined iron forks in their hands, and faster movements, flapped their wings and jumped out, cackling.

Within just a few minutes, hundreds of Imps had crowded the entire corridor!

At the same time, a huge hand with rough skin and an overall dark red color also pressed onto the door frame.

Crack!

The door frame was as fragile as tofu dregs, instantly twisted and deformed by the squeeze, and even the reinforced concrete wall was shedding debris.

"Caw! Caw caw caw!" The Imps fearfully jumped around, making way for the owner of this huge hand.

Amidst the gray fog.

A demon about two meters tall, with huge arms, a sturdy body, two large goat horns on its forehead, and a body surface that was black like cooled lava, appeared in the corridor!

And just after this demon appeared, roars came from behind it.

Seven or eight Hellhounds, even larger than wolves, were baring their fangs and entering this world.

Their eyes glowed red.

They glared fiercely at the direction of Shen Mu's Stronghold, diagonally across the corridor.

Representing...

The attack of the Demon Troops had begun!