Sacred Tree Cavalry Character Template

The sudden dialogue box made Shen Mu's expression freeze slightly.

But he did not reveal any unnecessary emotion.

"Mm, very impressive magical power. I hope Miss Liu Na can become an outstanding druid in my territory from now on."

Shen Mu was still praising Liu Na.

"Th... thank you!" Liu Na's little face flushed so deeply that even her earlobes seemed ready to drip blood.

Shen Mu smiled at that and did not say much more to this shy yet promising girl his own age.

Instead, after briefly instructing Polo, the Halfling Elder who held actual leadership authority, on guarding the wheat fields and maintaining the Stronghold Buildings on the still-half-empty sixth floor—Living Buildings such as the storage room, granary, and Livestock Pen—he returned to the Castle Hall with the Swadian Footmen.

His Character Template upgrade was more important now.

"Liu Na's Druidic Power triggered a response from the fantasy Mount & Blade Pendor World."

Shen Mu sat on the lord's stone chair in the Castle Hall, lost in thought.

His heart stirred with excitement.

Then he used Mind Communicates with System. "Begin the Character Template upgrade!"

Ding! You have begun your Character Template upgrade!

Based on the Special Rules you have acquired, as well as the special response from "Will of Nature"... congratulations! You have obtained a new Character Template—

Sacred Tree Cavalry Character Template!

This cavalry template originates from Mount & Blade Pendor World G Version, powerful cavalry protected and blessed by the sacred White Oak Tree. Beneath the White Oak Tree's shade, they trained relentlessly in Riding Skill and combat, allowing them to spread the White Oak Tree's glory throughout the turbulent Pendor World.

Notice: This Character Template has merged with the power of "Will of Nature (Fragment)." You will become healthy and strong.

Notice: If you can obtain seeds of the "White Oak Tree," the "Will of Nature (Fragment)" within you may become even more pleased, and its blessings upon you may become more generous.

A new dialogue box appeared before Shen Mu.

At the same time, at the center of his brow—

Buzz!

Streams of Data Stream surged out violently, directly enveloping his entire body.

"Mm." During the process, Shen Mu felt a special change quietly emerging throughout his body.

It brought an overwhelming sense of freshness.

Buzz!

The white light formed by the Data Stream grew more violent, washing over his entire body like ocean waves.

At the same time, it perfectly poured countless combat techniques into Shen Mu's mind—techniques the Sacred Tree Cavalry had comprehended through grueling training from childhood to adulthood and desperate battlefield combat.

And as the knowledge was being infused, within the egg-like white light, a tiny green speck, so faint it was almost imperceptible, was washed out by waves of white light formed from the Data Stream.

It was like a vagrant temporarily staying in someone else's home, discovered and driven out when the owner cleaned the house.

Buzz!

But before that tiny green speck could leave the white light for even a microsecond—

Countless fine streams of Data Stream burst forth.

Like countless tentacles, they wrapped around the tiny green speck completely, then gradually and forcefully—almost impatiently—dragged it back into the white light formed by the endless Data Stream, fixing it at Shen Mu's chest.

Buzz!

Then it blossomed with an even more brilliant green radiance!

At that moment, more Data Stream began to spread outward, extending around Shen Mu as if shaping something.

When the white light faded—

The Data Stream returned to Shen Mu's brow.

Immersed in that refreshing sensation, Shen Mu slowly opened his eyes and felt the changes within himself.

"Prophesy of Pendor G Version... Sacred Tree Cavalry of the Sacred Tree Faction."

A thoughtful look appeared in Shen Mu's eyes.

He slowly lowered his head.

He discovered that the equipment he wore had changed completely.

The cotton robe and chainmail of a Swadian Footman had been replaced by a Velvet Robe and Sacred Tree Heavy Chainmail, whose iron rings were packed more tightly together and could be considered an enhanced three-layer chainmail.

His left arm bore a Sacred Tree Fan Shield made from high-quality oak, with iron plating along its edges and face.

His right hand held a Sacred Tree Spear around four meters long, with iron plating wrapped around the foremost meter.

At his waist was a Sacred Tree Cavalry Sword forged from refined iron.

Combined with the Sacred Tree Helmet on his head, which gleamed like silver, the Heavy Chain Armor and Chainmail Boots that shone with silver light, and the Chainmail Gloves on his hands, everything showed that the Sacred Tree Cavalry Shen Mu had obtained—a Tier 4 unit from Prophesy of Pendor—possessed the finest equipment possible!

Neigh!

Just as Shen Mu was looking down at his changed equipment, a large head nudged against him from the side.

Shen Mu turned his head and saw a robust, snow-white warhorse!

An equally white, finely crafted saddle rested on its back.

Not a single stray hair could be found on its body.

Standing beside Shen Mu, who was likewise clad in gleaming silver, it shook its large head and rubbed affectionately against his arm.

"Good boy." Shen Mu instinctively removed his Chainmail Gloves and stroked the exceptional Sacred Tree Warhorse. Thanks to the Mount & Blade System's infusion, it felt extremely familiar and close to him. Feeling its smooth hide and mane, the smile on his lips widened.

After regaining his senses, he discovered that his fighting skills had not merely improved substantially.

He was equally proficient in Riding Skill and mounted combat.

Ding! You have completed the upgrade of your fantasy-side Character Template unit!

Congratulations! Due to the gift from "Will of Nature (Fragment)" during your Character Template upgrade, you have obtained a skill condensed from special Power of Nature—"Healing Spell"!

Healing Spell (Level 2 Nature Spell): Because you have received the special blessing and attention of the "Will of Nature," you may cast Healing Spell three times per day at no cost. This spell restores 30% of expended stamina and mental energy. If you obtain more blessings from the Will of Nature, its effect and number of uses will increase.

The dialogue box appeared before Shen Mu again.

"A skill... Healing Spell."

Shen Mu subconsciously covered his chest. Beneath his palm, he felt a special coolness spreading through his vigorously beating heart, filling his entire body with every heartbeat. A thought rose in his mind.

"So this is the Nature Spell supposedly gifted to me by the Will of Nature?"

Shen Mu could clearly sense that as long as he wished it, he could use the coolness within his chest directly.

It would become a skill.

A Nature Spell that produced a healing effect!

"Haa..."

Shen Mu gently exhaled.

He casually moved his body in the heavy chainmail set, surprise appearing in his eyes.

"Wearing this equipment, I don't feel much weight at all. I can even move with ease. How remarkable."

This Sacred Tree Faction equipment was more plentiful and heavier than the gear of a Swadian Heavy Cavalry.

Yet he barely felt it.

It was obvious that the blessing of the Will of Nature had produced an absolute effect.

Shen Mu's mood grew even brighter.

So he used Mind Communicates with System.

"Since I have some free time now, let's open the remaining two Silver Tier Treasure Chests."

Then a dialogue box appeared before Shen Mu.

Ding! You have opened 2 "Silver Tier Treasure Chests."

Congratulations! You have obtained—

① Breeze from Suno Plain (Rule). Description: A breeze originating from the Mount & Blade: Warband World. It appears for five minutes every thirty minutes, refreshing the mind and thoroughly soothing one's spirit. Effect: When the breeze blows, it strengthens Mental Resilience and grants +3 base morale.

② 5,000 Denars.

"...This." Shen Mu stared blankly at the rewards from the two Silver Tier Treasure Chests.

But the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

"A breeze that can increase morale by three points, appearing at intervals every day."

Didn't that mean that roughly every thirty minutes, there would be a five-minute boost of three morale points?

And there were also 5,000 Denars.

Perfect timing.

Shen Mu had been worrying about not having enough money to upgrade the soldiers who urgently needed upgrading!

"Lord Shen Mu."

Just as Shen Mu was feeling pleased, a report came from beside the lord's stone chair.

A Swadian Footman approached, respectfully raising a clenched fist to strike his chest as he reported.

"Our drinking water has been completely used up. The farmers in the kitchen asked me to relay this bad news to you."

"Hmm?" Shen Mu opened his eyes and looked at the Swadian Footman. "The drinking water is all gone?"

But before the Swadian Footman could answer, Shen Mu mentally calculated their recent consumption. He pursed his lips, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Indeed. We've finished all the drinking water I stored before. We were already being frugal."