Blessing of the Will of Nature

"Indeed, just as I thought from the third-person perspective back then, it really looks good."

After the 10 Swadian Footmen escorted Liu Na and her 12 Halflings to the seventh floor to primarily handle the harvesting and storage of the wheat field, Shen Mu came out to inspect the apartment after it had been modified by the Magic Ball.

The main modifications were on 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 felt much more comfortable and there was no longer that oppressive feeling.

"Lord Shen Mu, these are the invaders we killed, some Gnolls and Spiritual Realm Creatures called Wild Goblins."

A Lake Rats Veteran Thug who was leading the way explained.

Near the stairs in the corridor, a considerable number of Spiritual Realm Creature corpses lay scattered on the ground.

Their ugly appearance and foul smell made Shen Mu stop several meters away and casually instruct:

"Pick up all the usable weapons. As for the corpses, dispose of them all. Throw them outside the apartment. At night, the Undead Monsters will help us deal with these corpses."

"Understood." The Lake Rats Veteran Thugs nodded, and then a few people were assigned to handle the corpses.

With two people helping each other, dragging the corpses by their heads and feet, leaving trails of blood, they reached the window at the end of the corridor near the stairs, flipped them over, and threw the corpses down.

As a dull thud sounded, it meant 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 and blood of these corpses.

If these corpses were lucky.

Perhaps the Necromantic Rules would enter their bodies, 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 bloodbath on the ground, a mocking smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

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

Because he knew very well.

His troops had defeated the attacking Bandits and even let some escape, so next, they would definitely face retaliation from this group of Bandits.

Shen Mu also speculated that the background of the attacking Bandits this time might be the Diesel Company Thugs!

"Only that group of truck drivers from the Diesel Company would dare to be so arrogant in the Balihe Street area, casually robbing and killing people."

Shen Mu snorted coldly.

Looking at this 10-meter-wide central long corridor, he had a few more ideas in his mind: "Next, I need to station the Lake Rats here by the stairs, and the Swadian Footmen and Cavalry also need to be moved into the Castle Hall, ready to be deployed at any time."

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

The 10-meter width could not only deploy a Pike Square.

It could also be used at critical moments.

For example, when the enemy's attack was too fierce, the Pike Square could be withdrawn, and the 10 Swadian Heavy Cavalry could directly launch a charge from inside the Castle, 5 in a row, 10 in two columns, raising their nearly 4-meter Cavalry Lances to complete a devastating frontal charge.

At that time, let alone these thin Gnolls or short Wild Goblins, it was likely that one charge would take them all out!

After breaking the enemy's formation.

Whether the Swadian Footmen pushed forward with a Pike Square or the Lake Rats Thugs threw their javelins and then charged with axes.

They could inflict greater damage on the enemy!

"It's a pity that when those guys attacked before, my Swadian Heavy Cavalry were still on the seventh floor and couldn't come down. I didn't know what happened."

Shen Mu's eyes showed regret: "Otherwise, with just these 10 Swadian Heavy Cavalry, I could have directly crushed this group of invading Spiritual Realm Creatures in one wave 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 battle results would definitely have been greater!

But it was too late to regret now.

At that time, Shen Mu really didn't expect that a battle would suddenly occur, and his Mount & Blade Soldiers would spontaneously resolve the situation and achieve victory.

"Let's go see the buildings on the sixth and seventh floors again."

Shen Mu didn't think too much, lifted his foot, and returned to his Castle Main Building, going up the Spiral Staircase in the Tower.

Where the sixth floor used to be, it 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 where archers and crossbowmen could be stationed, and an additionally designed Balcony with a crenellated Battlement, also allowing archers and crossbowmen to be stationed for shooting.

"On the Castle Second Floor, plus the two Towers next to it, stationing around 50 archers and crossbowmen is not a problem."

Shen Mu visited the Castle Second Floor one by one, and he already had an idea in his mind.

Especially the top floor of the Castle Second Floor, there was 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 military parades.

And Shen Mu's eyes lit up now.

"If I set up Ballistas here, wouldn't the Ballista Firing Arc cover the entire 10-meter-wide central long corridor, just like setting them up on the Stronghold Main House Rooftop? If we encounter enemies, the Ballistas can directly launch attacks as soon as they come up!"

And this top floor Terrace was more than enough to place two Ballistas.

They could also place some archers and crossbowmen here!

"Hmm, this is really good."

Shen Mu was quite satisfied with his idea.

After all, as long as this apartment building was used as a base, no matter what, any enemies coming from the ground would only be able to attack along the stairs and the central corridor. They would first have to endure several rounds of ranged arrow damage.

Then... they would face the Pike Square, second only to the Kingdom of Rhodoks in the Kingdom of Swadia.

"Perhaps there will also be a charge of heavy cavalry."

Shen Mu chuckled.

Then he left the second floor of the castle and went up the spiral staircase of the tower, arriving at the Stronghold Main House again.

At this time, at the staircase of the Stronghold Main House, 5 Swadian Footmen were standing guard at the entrance.

Another 5 Swadian Footmen were sitting on both sides of the long table in the Stronghold Main House, waiting for their shift.

"Lord Shen Mu."

Seeing Shen Mu approach, they all stood up and saluted.

"Mm." Shen Mu nodded, motioned for them to sit down again, and then looked at the Wheat Field outside the Stronghold Main House.

At this time, the wall on the seventh floor had been completely broken through. In the middle of the 2 mu of Wheat Field was a 1.5-meter wide path, symbolizing the former corridor, and many load-bearing columns standing there, representing the 40 apartment rooms that were previously evenly distributed.

Of course, now, all that remained were these two fields totaling 2 mu of wheat.

Lush green wheat grew in the fertile soil. 1 mu of Wheat Field had not yet been harvested, the distinct grains of wheat gently bowed their heads, and as the breeze from outside the window blew, a rustling sound of friction could be heard.

Moreover, in the passing breeze, a fragrance of wheat was carried.

Shen Mu walked over.

He saw the Halflings, whose expressions and actions were very excited, running happily in the Wheat Field.

Even Liu Na had taken off the black hood and cowl she always wore on her head, stepping barefoot on the fertile soil, kneeling beside the field ridge of the Wheat Field, holding the densely growing wheat that was ready to be harvested in her hands. Her pale and delicate little face was full of a sense of immersive happiness.

"This is nature! This is nature!"

The Halfling Elder Polo was still speaking excitedly beside her, "Miss Liu Na, feel this nature, perhaps you can condense a Druid Heart and become a true, respected Level 3 Druid!"

"I have already felt it... in my mind, the love for this piece of nature," Liu Na also murmured, her little face flushed with excitement.

"Thank you, Lord Shen Mu, for your merciful acceptance!"

At this moment, these Halflings also noticed Shen Mu's arrival. They all quickly stood up and bowed to Shen Mu.

This included Liu Na, who stood up in a hurry, her little face red, lowering her head and not daring to look at others.

And Elder Polo, who was very excited beside her.

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

Instead, their hearts were filled with excitement and admiration.

Of course, there was still awe.

But when they looked at Shen Mu again, their eyes were shining, and they were all extremely admiring of Shen Mu, this young man who had inherited the Lord's legacy and become a Spiritual Realm Lord!

"Mm." Shen Mu smiled and nodded, "It seems you like these 2 mu of Wheat Field very much."

"Of course!" Elder Polo said excitedly, "We Halflings like the wheat fields and orchards of manors, and we also like this peaceful life!"

"Then I will give you these," Shen Mu smiled and nodded again, "And, whether it's the future orchards or the current Wheat Field, for harvesting and planting, I also need your help to share some of the civilian work for me."

"We certainly will!" Elder Polo bowed and placed his hand on his chest again, extremely excited, "This is our honor!"

"This is our honor!"

These Halflings all bowed, extremely excited, and their attitude towards Shen Mu changed from initial verbal compliance but inner reluctance to a heartfelt willingness to follow!

"Very good." Shen Mu nodded with satisfaction.

Now, he had revealed his wheat card, which clearly truly subdued these Halflings.

This was very good.

"Hey, Miss Liu Na, show Lord Shen Mu your Druidic Power."

At this time, Elder Polo reached out and pulled Liu Na, who was still standing awkwardly beside him, her little face red, lowering her head and not daring to speak, "It's that Druidic Power that can make plants grow better, that magical power!"

"Ah?" Liu Na finally understood that this was to let her show her value.

So Liu Na slowly extended her small hand, and in her palm, a green light ball condensed.

Buzz!

And a special fluctuation instantly began to spread from Liu Na's body, extending towards the surroundings, especially into the 2 mu of Wheat Field.

Even the people present, whether it was Shen Mu, the Halflings, or the 2 Swadian Footmen following Shen Mu, vaguely sensed...

After this special fluctuation permeated the Wheat Field, what it showed was actually a sense of pleasure and joy!

And at this moment, in front of Shen Mu's eyes, a dialogue 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 align with the Nature Direction during the upgrade process.

A similar mysterious power from the Pendor World (Fantasy MOD) is responding to you in the unseen.

[Please upgrade the Character Template in time.]