And he meant it—he acted immediately!
By noon, the castle kitchen and the village kitchens had all lit their fires and begun cooking.
Thick wheat porridge mixed with cabbage and pumpkin, along with toasted slices of bread, was distributed to everyone.
After everyone in the village had eaten their fill,
Shen Mu began gathering the soldiers.
"The force entering the Underground Parking this time will consist of 32 Swadian Sergeants, 30 Mercenary Crossbowmen, 25 Lake Rats Veteran Thugs, 30 Swadian Militia, 30 bandits, and 200 villagers."
Shen Mu issued his orders.
"Understood."
A Lake Rats Destroyer responsible for relaying orders immediately saluted, then turned and went to deliver them.
Outside the castle, faint shouts could be heard.
The soldiers were assembling.
"Bunduk, arrange for the remaining 20 Mercenary Crossbowmen, 10 Lake Rats Veteran Thugs, 10 Swadian Militia, and 200 villagers to garrison the village."
Shen Mu made another arrangement.
"Understood, Lord Shen Mu. I'll make the arrangements right away." Bunduk, who had already awakened and eaten lunch, wore a solemn expression. Once he understood, he turned and began making arrangements.
Of course, Bunduk would also be joining this expedition into the Underground Parking to explore it and slaughter the Undead Monsters within.
But their departure did not mean the village would be left undefended.
On the contrary, its defenses had to be arranged with even greater care.
Going out was easy enough.
But if they returned
only to discover their home had been raided,
that would be a real joke!
Neither Shen Mu nor Bunduk would make such a foolish rookie mistake.
Thirty minutes passed quickly.
Bunduk returned to report, "Lord Shen Mu, the village guard posts and patrols have all been arranged. The gate has also been completed. The torches needed to light the Underground Parking and the materials